Chapter 1280: The Third Step of My Self-Created Dao, Chosen One (2)
A figure in violet robes streaked across the endless void, his garments rippling.
"Dear," a gentle voice resonated in his consciousness, "are we still set on competing for this Chaos Jade Crystal? According to our intelligence, Cloud Saint is also en route."
"Cloud Saint?" The purple-robed figure chuckled with confidence. "Had we not secured the previous Chaos Jade Crystal, I might have hesitated to challenge him, especially by myself. His reputation is well-earned. But now that you've achieved a breakthrough with that Crystal, we could face even True Saint Luan Hai in combat with our combined might. Why should Cloud Saint concern us?"
"The Chaos Jade Crystal's effects truly exceed all expectations," his Dao companion agreed.
"It enabled your breakthrough in mere thousands of years. Should we acquire another, its impact on my self-created Dao could be monumental. I might even forge an ultimate technique in one brilliant stroke." True Saint Luo Quan's voice swelled with anticipation. "Then, when we vie for the Chaos Nucleus, our chances will be substantially greater. We'll sweep aside all opposition."
True Saint Luo Quan's power was already fearsome, ranking third on the True Saint Rankings. Few could have anticipated that his Dao companion had also made a breakthrough with a Chaos Jade Crystal. In their estimation, this partnership had become nearly invincible.
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This is the third time. True Saint Shen Yan thought to himself as he sliced through the void, his eyes burning with desperate longing. This is the third Chaos Jade Crystal I've sensed, and the final one to emerge. My last chance.
Chou Lie and several other formidable True Saints followed closely in his wake.
In matters of fortune, True Saint Shen Yan’s luck was a cruel irony—extraordinarily lucky to have sensed multiple Chaos Jade Crystals, yet cursed to encounter overwhelmingly powerful beings each time.
During his previous two attempts, fate had been merciless. Once, he collided with the Eldritch Court duo of Wu Yuan and True Saint Dong Yi. Another time, he confronted True Saint Yin Yu, who had already taken the fourth step of his self-created Dao.
Cloud Saint? True Saint Luo Quan? Shen Yan had received this intelligence as well, but still pressed forward, teeth gritted in determination. Their battle might create an opportunity for me.