Chapter 1244 - 411: Annihilated with a Single Palm (Double-Length - )_3

Chapter 1244: Chapter 411: Annihilated with a Single Palm (Double-Length Chapter)_3

Lei Jun watched the scene with great interest.

Just as Chu Kun was about to complete the warming and nurturing of the Supreme Green Crystal, a strong enemy approached, bringing a crisis.

However, Lei Jun had no intention of intervening at the moment.

Because he knew that his junior brother could handle the situation.

Before Xi Zhichang came to this mountainous area, other Great Ming cultivators had already alerted Chu Kun.

Even though the mid to low level Great Ming cultivators couldn’t perceive the Spirit Talisman he used for concealment, Chu Kun had no hesitation and immediately summoned a magical treasure.

The magical treasure appeared to be a black flag.

As the flag unfurled, it seemed as though night had fallen, causing the stars and moon to lose their light.

Chu Kun and the Supreme Green Crystal he was cultivating were immediately shrouded in darkness, silent and leaving no trace.

This treasure was crafted by Chu Kun himself after he ascended to the Upper Three Heavens.

Its name was Star and Moon Darkness Banner.

It seemed to envelop the night, making Chu Kun and his ritual instruments vanish.

But in the next moment, seen from afar, the mountainous region returned to normal.

It was as if Chu Kun had never appeared there, nor had the dark night flashed by.

Yet, Chu Kun was still there.

Not only did the mid to low level Great Ming cultivators fail to detect his presence, even the subsequently arriving Ninth Heavenly Layer Great Scholar Xi Zhichang also couldn’t notice any anomalies.

Lei Jun watched this scene with great interest.

When Chu Kun first crafted this treasure, he had discussed it with his fellow disciples Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan.

But compared to its initial rudimentary state, the current effect of the Star and Moon Darkness Banner was much improved.

Even with Lei Jun’s Jade Pure Heavenly Mirror and the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript, it required full concentration to see through Chu Kun’s concealment method.

In terms of concealment efficacy alone, Chu Kun’s treasure already rivaled Lei Jun’s Taiqing Eight Scenic Treasures Raincoat.

He seemed to have put a lot of effort into this magical treasure.

And he was lucky, obtaining many superior Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to refine it.

Now, he had achieved success.

The Ninth Heavenly Layer Great Scholar Xi Zhichang, unless he was thoroughly informed and conducted a meticulous search, would also be deceived.

In fact, Xi Zhichang and the other Great Ming cultivators were not originally there for Chu Kun.

Elder Chu Zhongguang was merely collateral damage in this case.

Fortunately, the depth of his pond was enough that the fire at the city gates didn’t reach him.

"The direction of Han Qingtao’s actions implies a specific goal."

Xi Zhichang instructed the others, "Her audacity is the cause of her doom. Everyone, conduct a thorough search and don’t let her escape. If any discovery is made, Minister Zeng, Abbot Guangshu, and I will arrive immediately."

Everyone present echoed in agreement.

Chu Kun, being relatively unknown, was likely to be overlooked by them.

Han Qingtao was different.

She had grown up within the framework of Great Ming Confucianism.

However, she was still a Ninth Heavenly Layer Taoist expert, so Xi Zhichang did not dare to be careless.

The main force searching for Han Qingtao was ultimately these Ninth Heavenly Layer cultivators.

A Ming official next to Xi Zhichang softly said, "The minister, it’s confirmed that in addition to seizing the Mount Shu Sect’s magical treasure Crossing Void Shuttle, Han Qingtao also seized many other treasures, including the Ink Blade that subdues the Heretical Path..."

Xi Zhichang’s face was serious: "Inform Minister Zeng, no need to avoid Abbot Guangshu."

The other replied, "Yes, sir."

Lei Jun watched coldly.

The Jade Pure Heavenly Mirror could only observe, not transmit sound.

However, due to their current proximity, Lei Jun’s Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript could intermittently catch some details, allowing him to estimate the situation.

It seemed that Han Qingtao had gained quite a lot this time.

Besides the magical treasure Crossing Void Shuttle, she also took several other important treasures.

No wonder the Ming Dynasty was furious, deploying many officials to ensure her capture.

This could also be considered a lingering effect of the Ming’s failed campaign against Sumeru.

If they hadn’t faltered so greatly at Sumeru, Han Qingtao wouldn’t have had this opportunity.

Seeing Chu Kun safe and sound, and the Great Ming cultivators gradually leaving, Lei Jun felt at ease.

After notifying Chu Kun, he also left, continuing to search for the Taiyi Primordial Tower as guided by the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript.

In terms of concealing one’s presence, Lei Jun was more adept than Chu Kun.

Even without the Taiqing Eight Scenic Treasures Raincoat, relying solely on his supernatural powers, Lei Jun could traverse the mortal world unnoticed, requiring only top-notch experts with a complete Ninth Heavenly Layer cultivation and exceptional perception to potentially detect him.

Along the way, Lei Jun encountered numerous Great Ming cultivators.

Among them were not just military and civil ministers.

A Mount Shu Sect cultivator, dressed in simple clothes and straw shoes, appeared before Lei Jun. Though they appeared only around twenty years old, their vitality suggested they were genuinely quite young.

Considering their vitality and comparing it to their current cultivation realm, this Mount Shu Sect cultivator’s talent was extraordinary.

In a cultivation sacred land like the Great Ming’s Mount Shu Sect, they were surely among the few given special attention and cultivation.

Currently, they were traveling with a group of Great Ming officials.

The group was clearly led by a middle-aged official.

Though this person showed deference and courtesy towards a man in fine clothes, seemingly prioritizing his needs.

However, including the young Eighth Heavenly Layer Mount Shu Sect cultivator, the rest of the group seemed to primarily consider the opinions of the middle-aged official.

"Thank you, Marquis, for your efforts this time."

The middle-aged official, named Ying Bang, said, "And thanks to Taoist Xi of the Mount Shu Sect as well."

The man in fine clothes, named Han Shijing, was a member of the Ming royal family. He said solemnly, "I hope this time we can bring the renegade Han Qingtao to justice, setting an example."

Han Qingtao was from the Ming royal family.

Therefore, in the matter of the Ming Dynasty eradicating the Mortal Tao Country, the royal family also dispatched many of their members to participate.