Chapter 703: The So-Called "Taixuan Hong", Danger Lurks Everywhere

“Twin Divine Dawns? Tier Seven… He probably isn’t very old, but he’s much more difficult to deal with than Taixuan Tianyi,” the Profound Celestial Ancient King narrowed his eyes. “And what exactly… is this Sun Trial?”

Taixuan Tianyi still hadn’t fully recovered his senses. He seemed deeply shaken. It wasn’t until a cooling sensation spread across his forehead, instantly stabilizing his emotions, that he managed to answer.

“The third and sixth floors contain the Sun Trial, which boasts an extremely high level of difficulty. For someone with Twin Divine Dawns to pass the Sun Trial is simply unimaginable…”

The other Ancient Kings couldn’t care less about these details. The Zhenwu Ancient King bluntly asked, “I only want to know one thing: can you beat him?”

“If he’s merely a Tier Seven Professional with Twin Divine Dawns, there’s nothing to worry about. I possess one Top Level Holy Profession and two Subordinate Holy Professions…” Taixuan Tianyi hurriedly explained. “Even if he passed the Sun Trial, he likely exhausted everything he had to do it.”

“Good!” The Profound Celestial Ancient King nodded in satisfaction. “When he descends again, go in, challenge him, and then bring him out. Understood?”

After saying this, the Profound Celestial Ancient King smiled faintly.

“This is his Cultivation Residence. If you don’t bring him out, he probably won’t let you stay inside either.

“He is the price for your freedom. Do you understand?”

Taixuan Tianyi’s expression shifted slightly. He quickly replied, “I understand.”

Shortly after, he asked cautiously, “Could I perhaps try my hand at the other palaces to gauge the gap between us? It would give me more confidence.”

The Profound Celestial Ancient King gave a half-smile. “What? Do you also want to carve out a Cultivation Residence for yourself, my young friend?”

“N-No, of course not…” Taixuan Tianyi hastily shook his head, his heart filled with bitterness.

“Why has it taken you so long to pray to me?”

In the Nether Realm, Su Chen had already transformed into the Black Tuo High Priest. Amidst the black fog swirling around him, bursts of whispers echoed, sounding as if they were coming from extremely far away.

“A few days ago, the Bronze Ancient King disappeared,” Su Chen explained. “The Bronze Sect was placed under strict martial law, making it difficult to pray to you.”

Black Tuo had merely asked in passing, so he smoothly changed the subject. “How are the upper echelons of the Sect that you corrupted earlier faring?”

“It’s been quite successful,” Su Chen replied. The last time he swindled some Divine Blood, he had used the exact excuse of corrupting the Sect’s higher-ups.

“Very well. I have a task for them,” Black Tuo said with satisfaction.

“Awaiting your instructions,” Su Chen quickly responded.

Black Tuo said, “With the Bronze Ancient King absent, there is still one last cluster of Fog Ashes remaining within the Flame Fire. I sense that it is being suppressed by the Flame Fire and needs to be drawn out.”

Su Chen wondered, “Is this guy still fixated on the Bronze Flame? Is he completely ignoring the Sun Flame?” Even the Faceless Ghost had seemed quite agitated by it. As Su Chen pondered this, Black Tuo continued speaking.

“The Bronze Sect is conducting rigorous screenings. Have your people go to the Iron Rhino Star. There are three items there. Bring them inside. Give the Divine Blood and the Power of Faith to me. As for the other item, find a way to deliver it near the Flame Fire.”

“Bring them inside for him?” Su Chen wondered.

His heart skipped a beat. Black Tuo must have already laid dormant and slipped inside; otherwise, he wouldn’t have phrased it like that.

Weighing the situation in his mind, he decided to agree first. “Yes.”

Then, he asked, “After bringing them inside, how should I give them to you?”

Black Tuo replied simply, “Zhou Yunyang’s student, He Peiting. That is my descending vessel.”

“Whose student? Zhou Yunyang?” Su Chen thought in shock.

He was completely stunned. Old Hei had actually become Zhou Yunyang’s student? He had been using Zhou Yunyang’s name to bluff Old Hei this whole time. He never expected the guy to seek out the actual person so quickly.

While he was lost in thought, Black Tuo suddenly offered some praise. “This Zhou Yunyang is quite capable. He surprisingly has connections with various factions and handles affairs with extreme meticulousness. I haven’t noticed even the slightest sign of him leaking secrets. This person you’ve developed is very good.”

Uh… Su Chen’s expression turned bizarre. He replied, “Everything relies entirely on your glory.”

It seemed that Old Hei hadn’t done anything to Zhou Yunyang yet. It made sense; this was the core of the Sect, and making a move would only invite trouble.

“Additionally, do your best to investigate that Sun Flame. Figure out if those Ancient Kings can actually come out or not.” It was only at the very end that Black Tuo issued these relevant instructions.

Su Chen naturally agreed. Slowly opening his eyes within the Nether Tower, he wore an unreadable expression. “He wants me to find someone to fetch the Divine Blood and the Power of Faith?”