Chapter 626 - 72: Township Stele
The Sword Ape’s attack was unexpected to the other two, especially since the Township Stele hadn’t been found yet.
Could it be,
the opponent is purely here to disrupt?
However, the power of a Rogue Immortal cannot be underestimated, and they had no choice but to engage.
The Sword Intent fluctuated, and the three Rogue Immortals’ presence disappeared from everyone’s perception. Most people didn’t even notice their existence.
......
"Go!"
"The Township Stele is here. Whoever can refine it will be the master of the Yama Secret Realm."
"The new Sect Leader of the Yama Sect will be mine!"
"Foolish!"
"With the Nie Family, the Commandery Princess, and Three Sages Manor present, how could such treasures possibly fall into the hands of outsiders?"
"Treasures have spirit, and those with affinity shall acquire them, which has nothing to do with status."
"Quickly, search!"
Figures shuttled back and forth, shouting incessantly.
Some genuinely wanted to find the Township Stele, while others merely sought to profit amidst the chaos.
Years ago, the Yama Sect suddenly suffered a calamity, three Rogue Immortals and over twenty Masters and Martial Sect members vanished without a trace.
Their personal Magical Treasures were all left behind. Anyone who could pick up one or two could consider themselves fortunate.
"Bang!"
Two figures collided in mid-air, landing successively.
"Iron Flute Immortal!"
"Old Nie Monster!"
Iron Flute Immortal held the Profound Flute, his face grim, and with a slight wave, hundreds of silver rays scattered.
These rays were formed from concentrated sound waves, having penetrative power capable of piercing through anything.
The two had dueled several times, already familiar with each other’s techniques. Old Nie Monster sneered and released his meticulously cultivated Black Evil Blood Flame Divine Aura.
Unlike other Martial Sects,
Old Nie Monster did not switch to Magic after achieving Martial Sect status, instead focusing solely on Martial Arts.
Hundreds of years later, he had refined this Black Evil Blood Flame Divine Aura to an unprecedented level, transforming it at will.
Due to many fortuitous encounters, its power in his hands even surpassed that of its creator.
He simultaneously extended his hand, and the Soul-Slaying and Spirit-Destroying Saber appeared in his palm, hacking fiercely towards the Iron Flute Immortal from a distance.
As the saber descended,
The invisible Sword Intent ignored spatial distance and attacked the opponent’s Divine Soul.
This technique,
was astonishingly similar to Fang Zheng’s One-Character Heart-Clearing Slash, only obviously more refined than Fang Zheng’s.
"Whee!"
Iron Flute Immortal’s eyes narrowed, as the Profound Flute in his hand emitted a piercing shriek, his Divine Thought confronting the incoming Sword Intent.
Simultaneously, he invoked a spell, using the Nine Heavens Sword Technique to attack the opponent.
......
Li Yingxuan withdrew her gaze, her expression solemn.
She was initially not too concerned about Iron Flute Immortal and Old Nie Monster.
After all, to her, Iron Flute Immortal focused too much on Magic, forgetting the fundamentals, and Old Nie Monster had a wealth of cultivation base but was already old.
Both seemed unlikely to succeed.
Unexpectedly...
After countless confrontations over the years, they had honed fresh vitality, reviving their spirits.
The more they fought, the stronger they became, both finding opportunities for breakthroughs.
"If they continue, they might indeed achieve the status of Rogue Immortals, but alas... today is their final battle."
"Yet, Fang Zheng, along with my sister Li Shu, with the blessing of Giant Spirit Divine Skill, their potential is even greater."
"Swish!"
With these thoughts, she transformed into a stream of light, weaving through the palace, occasionally releasing her Divine thought to inspect the surroundings.
"Commandery Princess."
At this moment, someone emerged from underground with a look of surprise and joy:
"I found the Township Stele. There’s another palace underground, but it’s surrounded by Forbidden Techniques."
"Oh!"
Li Yingxuan’s eyes brightened:
"Quick, take me there."
"Yes!"
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Fang Zheng finally realized how Master Jiuyuan found so many ancient relics in the past, exploring them and emerging unscathed.
Celestial Secret Compass,
is incredibly handy.
This technique encompasses Master Jiuyuan’s lifetime studies — array formations, divination, feng shui, astrology, and mechanical techniques.
Now enhanced by Innate Turtle Shell.
Even if he didn’t understand its profound mysteries, its power was likely not much weaker than when in Master Jiuyuan’s hands.
With a slight operation, he found a hidden place.
"Snap!"
He lightly tapped the stone brick and repeatedly flicked, causing a vortex leading directly underground to appear at the center of the pool.
Fang Zheng leaped into the vortex, which immediately restored itself.
Following a dark passage for a moment, more inconspicuous stone chambers appeared upfront, suitable for resting.
"I’ll stay here!"
He had no intention of seeking benefits, so he stopped in a stone chamber and seized the opportunity to tally his gains.
"Having refined so many Divine Bones, my current cultivation base is almost comparable to old Masters with two to three hundred years of cultivation."
"There’s still one Thunderbird Egg left..."
"My Thunder Skill’s power has more than doubled, with my physique now more attuned to the Power of Thunder."
"Seven Treasures Glaze Tower!"
"This treasure’s grade is much higher than the Cyan Rope Sword. A casual touch could shatter ordinary Magical Treasures."
"If I can refine it, I can protect myself against Iron Flute Immortal!"
Bear in mind, this item is the personal treasure of a Rogue Immortal, although refining it in the short term is challenging.
At most, one or two-tenths of its power can be utilized.
Innate Turtle Shell...
All items laid before him, Fang Zheng smiled, then spat out a ray of Thunder Fire enveloping one of the items.
"First, master the Seven Treasures Glaze Tower, securing some self-defense capability before proceeding."
Next.
"Swish!"
The Celestial Secret Compass appeared, enveloping the Turtle Shell as Fang Zheng’s thoughts churned, muttering:
"Let’s calculate Fang’s fortune for this journey."
Moments later.
Spiritual Light appeared.
Great misfortune!
Nine deaths, one life!
Fang Zheng’s face darkened.
How could this be?
......
"Snap!"
The tightly sealed stone wall suddenly trembled, revealing a pitch-black passage leading deep underground.
"The most basic Mechanical Technique?"
The young man was surprised, touching the wall:
"Master, the predecessors truly had extraordinary minds, creating a passage based on others’ changes in array formations."
"Hmph!"
The old man snorted coldly:
"Yama Sect used and discarded. When constructing the Yama Hall, nearly all Mo Family disciples were killed."
"Fortunately, our lineage had Secret Techniques to protect them, allowing a trace of their Divine Soul to escape and release this information."
"This passage leads directly to the main hall of Yama Hall, appearing only at specific times, unknown even to Yama Sect members."
"But Master," the young man spoke:
"Can we truly control the Yama Secret Realm?"
He couldn’t help his excitement.
"Don’t think about it."
The old man rolled his eyes:
"Even if the Township Stele is placed before us, without a Master’s level cultivation base, there’s no hope of refining it."
"The Township Stele is crafted from many ancient mystical artifacts, comparable to the finest Magical Treasures of today, beyond ordinary people’s grasp."
"Ah!"
The young man looked disappointed.
"However..." The old man’s eyes narrowed:
"Besides the Township Stele, there’s another treasure here. If we obtain it, the benefits are not necessarily less than refining the Township Stele."
"And this treasure, no one else knows about it yet."
"Oh!"
The young man’s eyes lit up:
"What is it?"
"Town Mansion Spirit." The old man, considering the youth his son and knowing his time was short, revealed the secret without reserve:
"Town Mansion Spirit assists the Yama Sect Leader in managing the Secret Realm, possessing all of Yama Sect’s inheritance."
"Hm?" The young man frowned:
"If it’s an Artifact Spirit, can it detach from the Township Stele?"
"Hehe..." The old man chuckled softly:
"Originally, it couldn’t but I have a way."
With that,
He patted the black cloth pouch at his waist.
"What way?"
Unnoticed, Fang Zheng appeared silently behind them, asking in a cold tone:
"Fang is very curious."