Immortality from Taming Elephant

"Before Jin met his demise, during a banquet, I seemed to have heard my warriors mention that Jin had found some clues about the Holy Artifact. I’m not sure if his death is related to it though. Of course, it might have just been a joke by the warriors at the banquet, so don’t take it as the sole clue."

Gold and Jade exchanged a glance with Xu Guang.

This happened?

"Which warrior mentioned this?"

Gold and Jade asked.

Yu Hengzi thought for a moment, "It seemed to be under Ni Heng’s command."

Ni Heng?

The third in the Inner Sect of Penglai Palace, very powerful. He once contended with Yuan Shuang, and the result is unknown.

However, that was during their battles in the fourth realm; now both are in the fifth realm. Yuan Shuang is first in the Xuan Zhen Institute, and Ni Heng is the third in the Inner Sect of Penglai. Which one is stronger remains unknown.

The banquet ended.

Yin looked at the two and spoke.

"Ni Heng is a person of high pride, quick to act without agreement. I am not his match."

He spoke quite frankly.

Ni Heng has a bad temper; otherwise, he wouldn’t have nearly perished with Yuan Shuang due to words in the past.

"Can Brother Yin help draw him out? I want to talk to him."

Xu Guang spoke after some silence.

Yin looked at Xu Guang in surprise, nodded, "That’s doable. I’ll host a banquet, and he should still show some respect."

Lin Yuan City.

Rumors about the Secret Realm in Falling Star Valley grew increasingly intense, especially with the appearance of the Purple Moon Cave projection, attracting more powerful figures.

Upon entry, Xu Guang and General Wei easily sensed the restless atmosphere in the air.

The emergence of the Purple Moon Cave projection indicated significant secrets in Falling Star Valley, especially after a Saint from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion inferred that the Secret Realm in Falling Star Valley is related to the Supreme. Lin Yuan City, being the closest city to Falling Star Valley, fell into madness.

In an inn.

"Is there really the Supreme legacy in Falling Star Valley?"

"Saint Nie Yu of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion has spoken. Haven’t you noticed, several Saints from Penglai Palace have arrived recently?"

"Then, is Falling Star Valley now a stage for Saints? It has nothing to do with us then."

A second-tier expert seemed somewhat dejected,

having spent a hefty sum to teleport from the Southern Domain upon hearing the news.

The secret of Falling Star Valley, linked to the Supreme, now spread, and even Saints couldn’t stay idle.

Perhaps soon, Saints from beyond the sky will also rush back.

"It definitely involves the Supreme. Do you know which Supreme it is?"

The realm of the Supreme is a legend in Hongze. Which Supreme hasn’t carved their name into history with their illustrious reputation and achievements well known?

"I heard a small piece of news involving a successor from Moon God Manor. That person said that the Supreme is the former Celestial Venerable Han, Immortal Venerable Han Cuo!"

"Han Cuo?"

Xu Guang hid in the Void Realm, listening to the murmurs outside.

Moon God Manor?

Has the Chu Monarch emerged?

The opposition revealed Han Cuo’s information, estimating that Falling Star Valley would get even busier soon.

However, Xu Guang was not very interested. Knowing Han Cuo, he had no illusions about this person; a thorough cold-blooded creature.

Even if they did leave a Secret Realm in Falling Star Valley, it probably wasn’t anything good, maybe even something harmful.

Having obtained the Refining Pattern Master’s legacy in the Fire Domain already satisfied Xu Guang; he didn’t intend to risk more.

Leaving the tavern, he looked for the information Gold and Jade left behind.

Gold and Jade were investigating the cause of his brother Gold Yang’s death, unclear if anything had been uncovered during this time.

Xu Guang pondered silently.

Three days later.

A travel-weary Gold and Jade returned from outside.

Accompanying him was a giant man, with a height of three meters.

"Brother Xu, this is my brother’s sworn brother, Yin, also an Inner Sect Disciple of Penglai Palace, ranked sixth."

Xu Guang clasped his hands in greeting, "Greetings, Brother Yin."

Yin spoke in a deep voice, "No need for courtesy."

Soon after, Gold and Jade shared his findings from this period.

"My brother died at the North Sea battlefield, which is documented by Penglai Palace. I investigated those with old grievances against my brother during this time. After all, my brother ranked thirteenth in the Inner Sect before his demise, making him a prominent figure within and having offended numerous people, but..."

Xu Guang frowned slightly, "No findings?"

Gold and Jade forced a smile, "It’s difficult. With Brother Yin’s help, I questioned many people, but there seems to be no leads. Most of them had never appeared at the North Sea battlefield. The three names given by Mr. Thirteen, although their cultivation advanced quickly after my brother’s death, based on Brother Yin’s and my investigation, don’t seem related to my brother’s death."

"What about Gold Yu Ming?"

Xu Guang recalled something and asked.

Gold and Jade shook his head, smiling wryly, "Gold Yu Ming’s father is my uncle. Recently, he dealt within the commercial association, helping others obtain a damaged Holy Artifact, gifting the exchanged item to Gold Yu Ming. From what appears, Gold Yu Ming’s advancement doesn’t connect to my brother’s death.

Being of the same bloodline, I can’t be too harsh, otherwise..."

Xu Guang understood; clan rules are abundant and can restrict actions.

"Why did your brother go to the North Sea? Who issued the command?"

Xu Guang thought a moment, finding a potential investigation path, and spoke.

Yin replied, "Brother Jin mentioned to me before going to the North Sea that he received Elder Zhu Wujin’s orders. Given Zhu Wujin’s status as a Saint, he shouldn’t target a junior."

Xu Guang fell into silence.

The investigation of Gold Yang’s death seemed to hit a wall.

Many hadn’t been to the North Sea, and the orders were from a Saint; was Gold Yang’s death really an accident?

Xu Guang thought of Ling Xiao, an imperial princess with an intelligence system beyond imagination; perhaps other leads could be found.

Gold and Jade composed himself and remarked.

"By the way, you made quite a stir in Falling Star Valley. Both Brother Yin and I heard about your deeds, truly impressive."

"Just forced retaliation."

Gold and Jade chuckled, understanding Xu Guang’s nature, and as Xu Guang didn’t wish to elaborate, he naturally didn’t press further.

In the days following.

Xu Guang assisted Gold and Jade in investigating Gold Yang’s death.

No special clues emerged.

Under Yin, he became acquainted with Yu Hengzi from Lin Yuan City.

Lin Yuan City was in turmoil, Yu Hengzi overwhelmed, with Yin and Xu Guang aiding in suppressing a second-tier expert, and was hosted by Yu Hengzi.

Unexpectedly, a clue surfaced from this meeting.

"It turns out to be Gold Yang’s brother, Brother Jin... what a pity."

Yu Hengzi ranked ninth in the sect, having paved his path far before Gold Yang with no conflict of interest. Before entering the Inner Sect, Gold Yang undertook several tasks for him, forging a bond of acquaintance between them.

"Before Brother Jin’s misfortune, during a banquet, I heard my warriors mention that Brother Jin found some clues about the Holy Artifact. It’s unclear if his death relates to this, of course, it might just be a joke from the warriors during the banquet, so don’t consider it the sole clue."

Gold and Jade exchanged a glance with Xu Guang.

This happened?

"Which warrior mentioned this?"

Gold and Jade asked.

Yu Hengzi remembered, "It seemed to be under Ni Heng’s command."

Ni Heng?

The third in the Inner Sect of Penglai Palace, very powerful. Once contended with Yuan Shuang, and the result is unknown.

However, that was during their battles in the fourth realm; now both are in the fifth realm. Yuan Shuang is first in the Xuan Zhen Institute, and Ni Heng is the third in the Inner Sect of Penglai. Who is stronger remains unknown.

The banquet ended.

Yin looked at the two and spoke.

"Ni Heng is a person of high pride, quick to act without agreement. I am not his match."

He spoke quite frankly.

Ni Heng has a bad temper; otherwise, he wouldn’t have nearly perished with Yuan Shuang due to words in the past.

"Can Brother Yin help draw him out? I want to talk to him."

Xu Guang spoke after some silence.

Yin looked at Xu Guang in surprise, nodded, "That’s doable. I’ll host a banquet, and he should still show some respect."