Chapter 720: Transforming into True Radiance, Insane Professional Traits!

“That is Senior Brother Beichen’s Illusory Ink Shadow…” Li Qingyi’s expression changed slightly as he watched the ink-like phantoms on the screen evaporate one by one under the flames. “This is a Holy Profession he forged not long ago. Outsiders… couldn’t possibly know about it.”

This also meant that it was highly unlikely the Prison King had forged this scene.

It wasn’t just Venerable Beichen of the Profound Celestial Sect. Other Venerables had also revealed their trump cards in their desperate struggle for survival. Many of these abilities were unknown to the public; only those close to them knew.

The Prison King’s voice was heavy. “Does your Bronze Sect truly know nothing about Qin Yun’s actions, or are you just feigning ignorance!?”

In an instant, Chu Lingyuan felt a heavy weight on his shoulders. Various gazes fell upon him—some cold, some questioning, others radiating pure killing intent.

He secretly raised his guard and replied in a deep voice, “Please rest assured, everyone. Once I return, I will investigate this thoroughly. If Qin Yun truly betrayed her friends and murdered a Morning Star, our Bronze Sect will definitely give you all an explanation!”

When push came to shove, prioritizing one’s own life was completely understandable, but he couldn’t afford to leave any loose ends to be used against him. He backed down quickly. Although he still felt a tiny bit of affection for Qin Yun, it was nothing compared to the pressure he was currently facing.

He didn’t know what the Prison King was trying to do, but throwing Qin Yun under the bus right now was the best response.

“There’s no need,” the Prison King said slowly. “The Royal Court has already sent people to apprehend Qin Yun. Rebel God, Profound Turtle King, and Peng King have all gone…”

“What?” Chu Lingyuan’s expression changed drastically. Cyan-gold flames erupted from him, shattering the portholes and triggering the ship’s blaring alarms. He shouted harshly, “What are you trying to do?”

“Nothing much.” The Prison King shook his head. “After all, Qin Yun is a disciple of an Ancient King, and you two are fellow disciples. It’s inevitable that you would cover for her.”

“Still harboring malicious intentions, I see. You want to make a move on our Bronze Sect?” Naturally, Chu Lingyuan didn’t believe such an excuse.

To the side, Wu Yue had already sat back down, his eyes flickering. The Royal Court certainly knew how to seize an opportunity. The Bronze Ancient King was absent, and while the crisis of the flames had improved, it hadn’t been completely eliminated. If the Royal Court truly breached their defenses, the Moonlight Spirit would likely be stolen.

Qi Heng furrowed his brows tightly, remaining silent.

Li Qingyi hesitated multiple times, opening his mouth to speak, but ultimately said nothing.

Seeing their reactions, Chu Lingyuan’s heart sank even further. He immediately tried to leave, but the Prison King spoke unhurriedly, “No rush. I’ve already closed the Star Gate. For now, none of us can leave. Just wait.”

“You…” Chu Lingyuan’s face turned livid. If the Morning Stars of the other sects stood by and watched, even if he fought the Prison King to the death, it would end in a stalemate, leaving him trapped here all the same.

“In the Sun Flame, Qin Yun killed the Morning Stars of the other sects to secure her own survival! The Royal Court has dispatched three Morning Stars—Rebel God, Peng King, and Profound Turtle King—to apprehend her!”

No one knew where this news came from, but it suddenly exploded across the Dust Star Sea, causing a massive uproar. Because of the disappearance of several Ancient Kings, many people were no longer unfamiliar with the Sun Flame. And the recent incidents of various sects’ Morning Stars falling were brought up once again, sparking widespread discussion.

In the Holy Cauldron Sect, an old man slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his eyes crimson. “That Qin Yun is full of lies! She actually claimed they were burned to death by the Spirit of Sun, and even colluded with that Residual Spirit. Damn her!”

“My older brother was sacrificed to death by Qin Yun! She brought this upon herself. I refuse to believe the Bronze Sect knew nothing about it.”

Within the Star Dome Sect, someone voiced their concerns. “The Royal Court wants to make a move on the Bronze Sect. The threat of their flames hasn’t been completely eradicated yet, so this is indeed an opportunity for them. Are we just going to stand by and watch? If they fall, we’re next.”

Another person retorted in a low voice, “Did Qin Yun consider that when she killed my father? Even without the Bronze Sect, our Four Great Sects can still join forces to keep the Royal Court in check!”

“This was bound to happen eventually.” In the True Martial Sect, someone watched with a cold gaze.

“Forget it, let’s just watch. The Bronze Ancient King hasn’t fallen yet, so it might not result in their total collapse.” In the Profound Celestial Sect, there was only a heavy sigh.

Deep within the Long River Family’s estate, a man’s eyes gleamed as he stared at the virtual screen in front of him. “What a Qin Yun. What a Prison King. And here I thought we would need the power of a Deceitful God to provoke infighting among them.

“To think that the Prison King’s awakening would bring such an unexpected opportunity. Their forces are so weak and depleted right now; this is indeed a perfect chance.”

An old man standing behind him frowned. “Are we going to take this opportunity to strike at the Bronze Sect as well? With three Morning Stars from the Royal Court already there, I’m afraid it won’t be easy for us to just sit back and reap the spoils of their conflict…”

“The Bronze Sect?” The speaker had his back turned to the old man. “When I said ‘weak,’ I wasn’t talking about the Bronze Sect…”

“Not the Bronze Sect?” The old man was taken aback, but then his expression sharpened. “You mean…?”

“With four Morning Stars currently out and about, they would definitely need to bring along a significant amount of their hidden reserves if they want to breach the Bronze Sect. The Royal Court is likely just as empty and vulnerable.” The figure slowly turned around, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. It was none other than the second-ranked expert on the Morning Star Chart, Zhou Lingtian!

“Calculating the time, we’ll have to wait at least another two and a half months before the Dust Star Sea holds the Sacrificial Ceremony to contact us,” the Holy Cauldron Ancient King pondered for a moment and sighed. “The person in the hall is most likely the same as that unknown expert. In that case, we still can’t bypass this age requirement. Let’s not waste any more time here. We should leave as soon as possible.”

The Zhenwu Ancient King felt a faint throbbing pain in his spine, his voice sharp and cold. “Once we get out, let’s take a trip to the Bronze Sect and drag that Su Chen out for a look.”

The Bronze Ancient King frowned. “Zhenwu, you’re still trying to pin this on Su Chen.”

“I’m not trying to pin anything on him; I just want to verify it,” Zhenwu said in a deep voice. “If you’re so certain it’s not him, why are you being so evasive?”

“It’s fine to verify it,” the Hanhai Emperor chimed in. After all, since the suspicion had fallen on Su Chen, they would always harbor a sliver of doubt if they didn’t confirm it with their own eyes.

The Bronze Ancient King felt helpless. This person in the hall, suspected to be the unknown expert, had been leading them by the nose again and again. It left a bad taste in everyone’s mouths, and they were all desperate to figure out who it was. He was fairly certain that the guy wasn’t Su Chen anyway, so it wouldn’t hurt to let them verify it.

“Since…” The Bronze Ancient King had just begun to speak when he suddenly looked up. The others also sensed something amiss and tilted their heads, only to see a brilliant purple light radiating overhead, accompanied by boiling flames.

“Why has the Spirit of Sun been triggered again?”

They were filled with shock and uncertainty.

Soon after, a pillar of light shot up into the sky from the tower. It was completely different from the guiding light pillar—it wasn’t the unique purple found here, but rather a rich, crimson-gold hue.

“This… is the light of True Radiance,” the Hanhai Emperor said, his expression hardening slightly.

Previously, they hadn’t known what the manifestation of the True Radiance Talent looked like, but they had verified it a few days ago on Taixuan Tianyi. It was exactly this kind of light, completely identical to Taixuan Tianyi’s.

“But Taixuan Tianyi has already left…” the Profound Celestial Ancient King muttered, looking toward the distant Spiritual Tower. That left only one possibility.

The group vanished simultaneously, reappearing in front of the hall on the third floor. Sure enough, wisps of crimson-gold light were seeping out through the hall’s doors.

“It really is him!” the Zhenwu Ancient King said, his eyes glued to the doors.

The Profound Celestial Ancient King’s brows were tightly knitted. “Divine Dawn transformed into True Radiance?”

Talents could indeed undergo transformation, but only before reaching Divine Dawn. After reaching Divine Dawn, due to its specific conditions, there were no known methods for transformation—at least not in the Dust Star Sea.

They didn’t know if such a method existed in the Abyss Realm, but the situation before them reminded them of a certain someone.

The Bronze Ancient King’s heart was far from calm. “Morning Star Essence… Moonlight Treasure Bone… Could it be…” he muttered to himself.

At the Cultivation Residence, the boiling aura surrounding Su Chen gradually retracted. Crimson-gold light emanated from his body, casting a misty glow over the surroundings.

This Talent Transformation was far more intense than any before, and it lasted much longer.

“It’s done…” Su Chen kept his eyes closed, feeling the changes within his body.

He felt light and clear, as if he had thrown off his old shackles and been completely reborn. His muscles, bones, and cells had undergone a fundamental transformation, and the changes were still ongoing.

[Purifier congratulates the host on transforming to the True Radiance Talent. You have obtained the Professional Trait: Limit Release. Squeeze out your own potential to forcibly stimulate your Main Profession. Below the Morning Star level, you can temporarily raise your Tier by one level. Upon ending, the development progress of your Main Profession will stagnate for a period of time and cannot be improved by any means. The higher your Tier, the longer the stagnation period.]

“Temporarily raising it by one Tier… So this is a Professional Trait.” Su Chen’s breath hitched, a brilliant light shining in his eyes.

The Main Professional Tier was the foundation of everything. The enhancements from all other professions, even Holy Professions, were built entirely upon the physical strength provided by the Main Profession.

With his current Tier Seven status, if he forcibly raised it to Tier Eight and combined it with his Holy Profession, he estimated he could trade blows with a Tier Nine expert—the kind without the True Radiance Talent.

“This is so overpowered. No wonder the flames Taixuan Tianyi used at the end made my body feel pain, even when reinforced by four Tier Nine Secret Artifacts. It truly is extraordinary.

“Although the side effects aren’t small, this ability is just too overpowered. No wonder the Zhenwu Ancient King acts like he fears nothing. His head-on combat strength must be absolutely ridiculous…”

Thoroughly satisfied, Su Chen slowly opened his eyes. His pupils immediately contracted, and he jumped in fright.

Right in front of him was a massive dragon head, staring at him with deep suspicion.