Chapter 272
He saw pain and reluctance in Wang Shouyi's eyes. Clearly, this Xisui Dan (洗髓丹, a type of elixir for cleansing the marrow) was also a rare treasure for Wang Shouyi.
Was he really going to give it to him as a favor?
Haki, you rascal...
"I appreciate the sentiment, but I can't accept this," Chen Huai'an said, pushing the porcelain vial back to Wang Shouyi.
"Brother Chen, the major hidden sects are about to make big moves," Wang Shouyi urged, pushing the elixir back toward Chen Huai'an. "The revival of spiritual energy is about to enter the next phase, and everything will accelerate wildly... I can't say much, but it's crucial to enhance your strength. Don’t underestimate me just because I’m still at the Foundation Establishment stage. Once this Demon Hunting Conference is over, I’ll be back home and will quickly reach the Golden Core stage."
Back home and quickly reach Golden Core?
Chen Huai'an looked at Wang Shouyi, astonished.
From the purple aura and red light above Wang Shouyi's head, it was clear that, compared to Li Qingran, he was already struggling to keep up with Lin Lingling.
The speed of cultivation is tied to talent; otherwise, one can only rely on pills to speed things up.
But taking too many pills can damage one's foundation, leading to a hollow strength despite reaching a higher realm.
Wang Shouyi didn’t seem like the kind of person who would joke about his future.
But how could he possibly jump from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core in such a short time?
Even if spiritual energy revival entered the next phase, it shouldn’t be that drastic.
"Your realm is rising so quickly; there can't be any side effects, right?" Chen Huai'an asked, his face filled with skepticism.
"Nope," Wang Shouyi shook his head. "I used to think the same, but after trying it once, I found there were no side effects. Besides, how much I can improve is also linked to my usual efforts and accumulation. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world!"
Chen Huai'an couldn't help but twitch his lips.
Kid, while cultivation is indeed related to hard work and accumulation, the rise in realm is definitely not directly proportional.
He felt that Wang Shouyi was underestimating the complexities of transcending the mortal realm.
But looking at Wang Shouyi’s troubled expression, it was clear that there were things he couldn’t discuss.
If he revealed them, there would surely be a price to pay.
So there was no need to pry further.
He just knew that this method of improvement was definitely problematic.
"Then I’ll take half of this elixir," Chen Huai'an said, pouring out three pills from the vial. He planned to take them back to Cangyun Realm for Yun Baiyu to analyze, then returned the remaining half bottle of Xisui Dan to Wang Shouyi. "Little brother, the Demon Hunting Division in Province C welcomes you anytime! You must come!"
He quite liked this kid.
If ascending to immortality was indeed a conspiracy, he wanted to help as much as he could.
It all depended on Wang Shouyi's choice.
If Wang Shouyi didn’t come to the Demon Hunting Division in Province C, then his distant water wouldn’t quench the nearby fire.
"I’ve already reported this to the Master," Wang Shouyi said, taking back the vial without further hesitation, nodding with a smile. "The Master didn’t oppose it, which probably means it’s allowed. Once everything is settled, I’ll definitely come to the Demon Hunting Division in Province C to pay my respects!"
"Sounds good," Chen Huai'an said as he left with Li Qingran, not planning to leave the Demon Hunting Conference just yet.
He still needed to collect his rewards, though he would skip the transmission of skills for the top few.
Now that he was at Foundation Establishment and possessed the Dragon Soul, the transmission of skills would definitely be scrutinized by others.
So he would just exchange some Xisui Dan later and observe the situation regarding the transmission of skills at the event.
...
As soon as Chen Huai'an and Li Qingran left, Wang Shouyi's expression darkened.
He found the disciple who had just delivered the message, his expression serious. "Are you sure Brother Li is dead? Is there any chance he’s just unconscious, buried in a cave?"
"Confirmed dead; the soul lamp is shattered," the disciple replied cautiously. "Brother Li was leading a team of disciples from another sect, responsible for guarding the northern formation. When the formation was attacked, an elder from Qingfeng Sect struck at the cave where Brother Li was, but he didn’t die from that blow. There’s demonic energy on his remains!"
"Demonic energy? So the real culprit is a demon cultivator?!"
Wang Shouyi frowned.
But the ones attacking the formation and battling the sect elders were clearly four sword cultivators.
The aura of those four sword cultivators was calm and peaceful; though he didn’t know which sect they belonged to, they were definitely not demon cultivators.
Among them, one sword cultivator had already reached the Transformation stage.
Transformation!
As a high disciple of Kunlun Immortal Palace, he had the fortune to learn about some hidden information.
In fact, countless powerful beings were slumbering within super hidden forces like Kunlun Immortal Palace and Dalaiming Temple.
These powerful beings were waiting for the revival of spiritual energy, ready to awaken during the prosperous era and seize resources to rise even higher.
However, to prevent the revival of spiritual energy from being overwhelmed by excessive force.
There were unspoken rules about which powerful beings to awaken at which times.
At the current stage, the limit was already reached with those who had refined their energy to the peak of Foundation Establishment.
The twelve elders of various sects who set up the Dragon Trapping Formation on the lake today were only briefly present; they would never expose themselves to the public eye.
Let alone the several sect elders who were missing.
They would only reveal themselves when the revival of spiritual energy entered the next phase and various sects were recruiting disciples.
But now, a Transformation stage cultivator had appeared.
That meant someone had broken the rules.
And those who broke the rules would surely be attacked by all forces!
"Brother, what should we do now?"
"Let’s wait at the top of Ling Mountain," Wang Shouyi said solemnly. "I’ve already sent a message to the Master. Right now, with the sect leaders missing, the Demon Hunting Conference is leaderless. The Master has promised to come personally to resolve the situation and will also deduce the heavenly secrets to find the attackers and the one who killed Brother Li!"
...
Half an hour later.
Wang Shouyi led the disciples of Kunlun Immortal Palace to wait at a cliff on the top of Ling Mountain.
Besides the people from Kunlun Immortal Palace, there were also managers and some disciples from hidden sects. However, they all stood five hundred meters away, heads bowed, eyes focused on their noses, thousands of people standing in the cold wind, not daring to make a sound.
As the sun rose, the stars faded.
A faint light trembled in the sky, as if a giant hand was parting the clouds to seize the moon.
The light that fell on the top of Ling Mountain shifted from dark to bright, from illusory to real, strands of silver light tearing through the clouds, cascading down the mountain peak.
A graceful figure stepped through the silver light.
She was shrouded in mist, her long silver hair cascading like a waterfall behind her, her green robes fluttering in the wind, bare feet touching the ground, untouched by dust.
The grass and trees bowed at her feet, and the sea of clouds parted behind her.
The rising sun hung just behind her head, like a divine light above an immortal.
Her face was hidden in shadow, but her pair of indifferent eyes shone brightly, exuding a chilling light.
Wang Shouyi stole a glance, not daring to look longer, and knelt down, respectfully saying, "Master!"
The woman said nothing, merely stepping through the air to stand before Wang Shouyi.
A terrifying pressure suddenly descended.
It wasn’t directed at Wang Shouyi, but at all the ascenders present.
"A bunch of useless fools!"
The woman’s voice was not loud, but everyone felt as if their chests were struck by a heavy hammer, like thunder exploding in their ears.
"Master, please calm your anger!"
Wang Shouyi took a deep breath, trembling as he spoke. "Today’s incident was unexpected; we were caught off guard. Now that the sect leaders are missing, we are at a loss. The ordinary disciples cannot contend with the attackers. Please see it clearly, Master!"
He bowed again.
His head struck the stone slab with a loud thud.
He knew well what kind of power the Master possessed.
In a fit of rage, a hundred thousand corpses would be a light matter.
He admired and respected the Master.
Without the Master, there would be no him today.
Even though in the Master’s eyes, he was just a slightly talented disciple.
But to him, the Master was the sky, his parents.
"Bring the formation disk."
The anger in the woman’s voice eased slightly.
But the killing intent only intensified.
"I want to see who dares to cause trouble under my nose!"
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Chapter 291: No Such Person Found
The formation disk the Master wanted was different from the one used for the Twelve Earthly Branches Golden Lock Dragon Trapping Formation.
That formation disk was crafted from gold, shimmering with the brilliance of stars and the Milky Way, while the latter was like comparing gravel to fine jade.
Wang Shouyi watched as the Master held the formation disk in both hands. As vast magical power flowed into it, the entire Ling Mountain seemed to tremble with a humming sound. The stars and moon on the disk rotated, projecting mountains, rivers, and lakes into the air, among which was prominently Ling Mountain itself.
It was time to begin deducing the heavenly secrets.
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