Chapter 1141 - 748: Daoist Anomalies

Chapter 1141: Chapter 748: Daoist Anomalies

The demon fish in the pool silently swam closer, opened its mouth to ask for bait, yet she seemed oblivious and only stared at her reflection in the water, softly speaking as if to the void:

"Tai Chi Golden Core, Body Refining Divine Power, the mystery of lifespan..."

"True Master Profound Ice Shen Xuan, the lines between demonic and righteous are blurred, interesting..."

At this moment, an escape light tore through the sky.

As the radiance receded, a noble young man with a jade crown and golden belt, starry eyes and sword-like brows, gracefully landed in front of Bai Yaohua.

"Have you found out?"

The voice was clear, carrying an investigative tone.

"Yes."

Bai Yaohua looked at the shadow in the pool and slowly said, "Indeed, he is of loose cultivator origin from the Profound Origin Realm, not from the Spirit Realm or Demon Realm."

"Could it be a case of body takeover rebirth, or a great power reincarnation?"

"It’s highly unlikely."

Bai Yaohua gently sighed, her tone complex, "There’s one thing Senior Brother got right, this person indeed has great fortune and destiny."

The noble young man’s eyebrows slightly raised, "Can he be captured alive?"

"Difficult."

Bai Yaohua shook her head, a look as cool as frost in her eyes.

"This person has achieved Body Refining Great Success, with a strong physique comparable to an Ancient Demon Beast. He is versed in multiple Demon Sect secret techniques, wields a Nascent Soul Level Blood Refining Divine Corpse, and possesses an innate Immortal Lotus Spiritual Treasure for protection. Even if we want to fight and win, it would come at a heavy cost."

"As for capturing him alive and bringing him back to Liang Country? Don’t even dream about it."

"Even if those True Monarchs from Song Country or numerous Demon Emperors stand aside, I don’t have enough lifespan to waste away with him."

The noble young man showed dissatisfaction, pondering, "What if I borrow that Netherworld Soul Locking Net from Senior Brother?"

Bai Yaohua suddenly raised her eyes, her cold gaze falling on the noble young man’s face.

After a long while, she still shook her head.

"The chances are slim."

"This person’s escape techniques are truly exceptional. Good at Wind Escape, Thunder Escape, and has cultivated Wind and Thunder Spirit Wings. Judging by his cultivation techniques, he might also have mastery of Water Escape and Fire Escape. Even..."

A trace of apprehension flickered in Bai Yaohua’s eyes.

"He very possibly has mastery of Spatial Escape Techniques."

"What?"

The noble young man’s pupils slightly contracted, "How could there be such logic in the world to practice so many escape techniques? This is simply..."

"Monstrous."

Bai Yaohua softly interjected.

"Enough. The priority now is to tidy up the sect hierarchy in Liang Country. From the Corpse Refining Sect, choose a obedient Holy Pill Demon Lord to support in ascending."

The noble young man frowned in thought, eventually nodding slowly.

"Senior Sister’s words are true."

Taking a deep breath to suppress the agitation within, "Once Senior Brother breaks through to Divinity Transformation and achieves the status of Demon God Holy Ancestor, a mere Body Refining Divine Realm is nothing to worry about!"

With that said, the figure transformed into a flowing light and quietly escaped.

The poolside returned to silence.

Bai Yaohua stood alone, gazing at her solitary reflection in the water, a trace of mockery spilling from the corner of her lips.

"Demon God Holy Ancestor..."

Emotions surged in her eyes, eventually turning into a deep abyss.

"Senior Brother, oh Senior Brother, you better succeed."

The night breeze brushed past, lifting her garments lightly.

"Otherwise, this Hehuan Sect might not even be better than the current Corpse Refining Sect."

...

Starlight Island, deep within the Cold Ice Cave.

In Qin Yuehan’s bedroom, warm fragrance lingered.

Shen Xuan quietly got up, just put on his outer robe when he heard a lazy whisper behind him, "Husband?"

Qin Yuehan opened her drowsy eyes, her voice soft.

"You rest a bit longer."

Shen Xuan turned back, gently kissed her forehead.

"I have arranged to meet someone, going out of the island."

Qin Yuehan blinked, the sleepiness receding slightly, and curiously asked, "What person, such a big face? That he needs you to personally meet?"

This statement was not without reason.

After Shen Xuan killed Wan Hai Demon Monarch, invitations piled up in Cold Ice Cave like a mountain.

All were politely declined.

For a few individuals with notable backgrounds, truly unavoidable, Qin Yuehan was asked to receive them on Shen Xuan’s behalf.

"It’s Senior Brother Mysterious Trace." Shen Xuan fastened his belt, his voice gentle.

"Him?"

Qin Yuehan was slightly taken aback, then softly said, "Then you should indeed go meet him. Husband, Mysterious Trace True Master is not easy, try to accommodate him as much as possible."

"I understand."

Shen Xuan did not say more, pushed the door open and stepped out, his figure quietly blending into the vast morning mist beyond the island.

Three days later, in the morning.

At the edge of the Wilderness, Profound Origin Peak.

True Master Xuan Yuan was already waiting at the mountain path, and upon seeing the escape light descending from the sky, he hurriedly went forward to greet.

The two did not exchange many pleasantries, one following the other, directly flying towards the summit.

Amidst the swirling clouds, an ancient figure stood with hands behind his back, gazing at the billowing sea of clouds.

"Profound Ice greets Senior Brother Mysterious Trace."

Shen Xuan was the first to bow with utmost respect.

Mysterious Trace True Master sidestepped to avoid half the bow, shaking his head with a bitter smile, "Junior Brother, that won’t do. Nowadays, you are a famed four-tier great cultivator across two countries."

A complex smile appeared on his face, "Not seen for a long time, you truly surprise this old man."

The two sat across each other at the stone platform on the summit, briefly reminiscing.

Mysterious Trace True Master turned the conversation towards those few Island Master Orders that shook the surroundings.

Shen Xuan calmly explained the key points one by one.

"Wonderful! It’s wonderful!"

Mysterious Trace True Master stroked his beard and sighed long, his eyes flashing with brilliance, "With this, the cultivators of Starlight Island would have nothing to worry about. How could they not be loyal to you and willing to offer their lives?"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"Senior Brother misunderstood. I don’t need them to serve."

Mysterious Trace True Master paused at his words, then came to realization.

"Indeed. With your current realm cultivation, they are certainly incapable of significant contribution."

After some contemplation, his curiosity grew deeper.

"But if you don’t need them to serve, why expend so much effort and resources in such acts of nurturing cultivators?"

Although there are many cultivators on Starlight Island, the highest cultivation is only at True Pill Realm.

Qi Cultivation Realm takes up the majority.

In the Cultivation Realm, the gap between Great Realms is like a natural chasm, difficult to bridge with sheer numbers.

Even if all the cultivators of the island were to rally, it would be hard to shake a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Mysterious Trace True Master was indeed baffled.

Shen Xuan did not directly answer, instead lifting his eyes to gaze at the distant cloud mountains, suddenly asking, "Senior Brother, what do you think is the Heavenly Dao?"