Chapter 599 - 328: Confronting the Lost Flame?

Watching Qing Cang leave, Han Xingliu immediately and impatiently asked, "Sir Lu Huai, what’s going on? Why did the Bronze Sect put you under house arrest?"

Lu Huai’s eyes flickered, and he hesitated, wondering if he should speak on the matter.

"Is it really because of the Twin Divine Dawns?" Seeing Lu Huai hesitate, Han Xingliu gave him no chance to dissemble and asked point-blank.

Seeing that Lu Huai looked hesitant, not shocked or confused, the others already understood what was going on.

"Gentlemen..." Li Qing suddenly interrupted, speaking bluntly. "Since my senior brother Lu Huai is safe and sound, you two may take your leave."

’No matter what happened, I can’t let the Royal Court find out easily.’

"Venerable," the Peng King said, his gaze profound. "According to the agreement between the Emperor and the Profound Celestial Ancient King, the Profound Celestial Instrument should be at the Royal Court right now."

"When the Bronze Sect intercepted the Profound Celestial Instrument from our grasp, we were angry, yet we exercised restraint and even expressed our understanding. But respect ought to be mutual."

Li Qing fell silent. Lu Huai gave a wry smile. "Venerable, you all have your suspicions. You’re just waiting for me to confirm them."

Hearing this, Li Qing’s expression shifted. "Those Twin Divine Dawns... they really were a transformation from within the Profound Celestial Instrument?"

The Peng King and Han Xingliu also stared intently at him.

Lu Huai nodded with resignation. "That’s right. I don’t know how it happened, but the Profound Celestial Instrument actually managed to do it."

Hearing Lu Huai admit it himself, Li Qing seemed to be in a daze.

Because Lu Huai had gone missing, the Profound Celestial Ancient King himself had made inquiries about the possibility that the Bronze Sect’s Twin Divine Dawns had been produced by the Profound Celestial Instrument.

Even the Profound Celestial Ancient King hadn’t quite believed it, but he couldn’t find any other explanation. And now, Lu Huai had confirmed it...

"The Profound Celestial Instrument can really do that?" The Peng King was inwardly shaken. ’The research institute’s theory was right. The Profound Celestial Instrument is the final piece of the puzzle.’

"Who was it?" Han Xingliu, on the other hand, was desperate to know the answer. The names of several people from the Bronze Sect flashed through his mind.

Shen Yi’an, Li Guanting, Xiang Zhou...

’Since it’s confirmed to be a transformation, it could only be one of those at the Star Amber Level.’

Li Qing composed herself, feeling a little curious as well.

Meeting their gazes, Lu Huai uttered two words: "Su Chen."

Su Chen!

Han Xingliu’s face sank uncontrollably, a muscle in his cheek twitching. Su Chen achieving the Twin Divine Dawns was the last thing he wanted to see.

His last shred of psychological advantage had vanished completely.

He wasn’t even sure if the research institute could help him achieve the Twin Divine Dawns as well.

He couldn’t help but ask, "The Profound Celestial Instrument has never before caused someone to transform and gain a Divine Dawn Talent. Why did Su Chen succeed?"

"That, I don’t know. I was merely the one operating the Profound Celestial Instrument," Lu Huai said, shaking his head.

Still not satisfied, Han Xingliu pressed, "Did he bring anything with him when he went inside?"

Lu Huai frowned and said with a note of weariness, "Gentlemen, I’ve already said everything I’m going to say. I’m quite exhausted right now. Let’s discuss everything else another day."

The Peng King frowned. "In that case, sir, when do you plan on heading to the Royal Court?"

"Let’s wait on that," Lu Huai said, shaking his head. Li Qing also turned away. "This matter must be reported to the Ancient King. We’ll talk after that."

The Peng King did not look pleased.

Han Xingliu, however, grew impatient. "Borrowing the Profound Celestial Instrument was arranged between the Profound Celestial Ancient King and my father long ago! How can you two go back on your word?"

He was losing his composure, clearly rattled by the news of Su Chen’s transformation into the Twin Divine Dawns.

"Xingliu, let’s go," the Peng King interjected. The situation had changed; saying anything more was pointless.

Han Xingliu took a deep breath, realizing he had lost his composure. He gradually calmed himself and said, "My apologies for the offense," before following the Peng King out of the room.

After the two had left, Li Qing asked, "Did Su Chen use any other methods to assist him?"

"No. He wasn’t carrying anything when he went in, and it’s impossible to open a Personal Space inside the Profound Celestial Instrument." Lu Huai sounded truly weary. "Right now, we should just report this to the Ancient King as quickly as possible."

"I’m afraid a lot of people are going to have their eyes on the Profound Celestial Instrument now."

As astonishing as Su Chen’s transformation to acquire a Dual Divine Dawn Talent was, the Profound Celestial Instrument that had facilitated it would likely attract even more attention.

...

BOOM!

In the training room, golden arcs of electricity coursed over Su Chen’s body like living creatures, sputtering fine motes of light as they burst. His bare arms gradually took on a glazed, translucent quality, revealing the faint outlines of the bones within.

BOOM! BOOM!

The surrounding peals of thunder were incessant, yet they followed a profound rhythm. As the thunder crashed, his Spiritual Power expanded, releasing a hazy mist. As it subsided, his Spiritual Power contracted.

[Tier Six Thunder Shock Bone Forging Body Technique—Initiate: 1%]

[Tier Six Nine Heavens Thunder Sound Meditation Method—Initiate: 1%]

Su Chen had only just initiated the new Body Refining Technique and Meditation Method when he received a notification from his intelligent system.

’Old Qing is here already? It’s only been a few hours.’

After glancing at the virtual screen that popped up, Su Chen walked out of the training room. Just as he neared the port, Old Qing’s figure came into view.

Before Su Chen could even greet him, Qing Cang cut straight to the chase. "Why the sudden request for the Blood of the Deceitful God?"

Perhaps to show he wasn’t just asking out of excessive curiosity, Qing Cang quickly added, "The Blood of the Deceitful God comes from a Deceitful God. It has all sorts of bizarre properties. Coming into contact with it rashly could affect you. I’m not trying to interrogate you or anything."

Su Chen shook his head. "Senior Brother, I’ve faced the trial of the Deceitful God’s Power head-on, and I can purify Fog Ashes. The Blood of the Deceitful God shouldn’t be able to affect me."

Qing Cang hesitated. "That may be so, but..."

Before he could finish, Su Chen continued, "The reason I need the Blood of the Deceitful God is because after I returned from acquiring my Divine Dawn Talent, I tried to ignite the Morning Fire and made an unexpected discovery..."

"Ignite the Morning Fire?" Qing Cang cut him off, stunned. "You can ignite the Morning Fire already?"