I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely - Chapter 177 - 173: The Master of the Ruined Pavilion’s Decision
Chapter 177: Chapter 173: The Master of the Ruined Pavilion’s Decision
At the same time, they charged onto the battlefield, attacking the top experts of Moon River Prefecture City.
The battle grew even more intense.
“What’s going on?”
“This…”
“The sound of the Wooden Fish? Why has it disappeared?”
“This is bad!”
“They’re gone.”
“…”
At this moment, everyone on the battlefield reacted. They looked around but could no longer see any sign of the Vajra Daoist Soldiers or the Ice Daoist Soldiers. They had vanished without a trace.
“The Reincarnation Heart Demon’s power is recovering!”
“Be careful!”
“Kill!!”
The crowd roared.
SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!
Bloody chains shot across the sky, intent on slaughter.
’They actually all left.’
’The Master of the Ruined Pavilion, and that mysterious person of unknown origin.’
“…”
On the battlefield, the Abbot of Little Leiyin Temple, the Sect Leader of the Ninefold Immortal Sect, the Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect, and the other top experts of Moon River Prefecture City had naturally noticed as well.
However, the battle had reached a point where they could no longer escape. Besides, they had entered the Reincarnation Ruins fully aware of its immense dangers. They did so for the inheritance that would allow them to step into the ’Third Realm’—that was their true goal.
The Blood-haired Ancestor’s form grew more and more twisted. His consciousness descended into madness, and his body contorted until he was gradually becoming a true monster.
Most importantly, without the suppression from the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish, Li Shang’s power was rapidly recovering, and the aura he exuded grew increasingly terrifying.
“Li Shang.”
The Sect Leader of the Ninefold Immortal Sect’s expression shifted slightly as he suddenly spoke, “If you hand over the inheritance for the ’Third Realm,’ not only will the Ninefold Immortal Sect not stand in the way of your revival, we will even lend you a hand.”
BOOM!
An explosion roared.
A crimson beam blasted out from the blood-red cocoon, bombarding the Sect Leader of the Ninefold Immortal Sect like a Light Beam Cannon. This was his answer, delivered through action.
“Hahaha…”
Seeing this, the Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect burst into wild laughter from the side. His tone was filled with ridicule and mockery as he called out the Ninefold Immortal Sect Leader’s true name, sneering, “Li Jiu, oh, Li Jiu, you really haven’t changed one bit. Still the same old you. This is enough to make me die laughing.”
“Amitabha Buddha.”
The Abbot of Little Leiyin Temple chanted the Buddha’s name, his tone grave. “Everyone, that mysterious person left abruptly. Without the suppression of the Wooden Fish, the Reincarnation Heart Demon is surging back with full force. We have no path of retreat.”
“That’s right.”
“Today, either he dies or we do.”
“KILL!!!”
“…”
The fierce battle erupted once more.
At this point, Li Shang was at the critical juncture of his revival. He needed a vast amount of resources—he needed to devour everyone’s life force and Origin to bring himself back.
Therefore, Li Shang absolutely could not let the Abbot and the others go. They were the very resources he needed for his revival. If he wanted to be reborn, he couldn’t spare a single person present.
Li Shang had feared the power of the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish, which was why he hadn’t tried to stop the Vajra Daoist Soldiers and Ice Daoist Soldiers from leaving.
「The scene shifted.」
The entrance to the Reincarnation Ruins.
BUZZ! BUZZ!
A nine-colored radiance surged, shimmering with waves of fluctuation. Two figures teleported out of the nine-colored vortex entrance.
As the view zoomed in, it was the Vajra Daoist Soldier and Ice Daoist Soldier, controlled by Xu Qing and Kaya.
Evidently, Xu Qing had guided them out of the Reincarnation Ruins.
SWOOSH!
Just then, a streak of light appeared, closing the distance and stopping before Xu Qing. It was the Paperman Daoist controlled by the Master of the Ruined Pavilion. He had arrived.
“Fellow Daoist.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion had the Paperman Daoist bow. “Because of you, Li Shang’s revival will likely not be so easy.”
“Reversing life and death in an attempt to revive is never easy. It’s only natural to encounter tribulations and difficulties along the way.”
Xu Qing replied through the Vajra Daoist Soldier, “Besides, out of respect for you, Fellow Daoist, I already held back and did not press the matter further.”
“Indeed.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion nodded, his tone calm but his expression complex. “However, I no longer intend to help Li Shang.”
“Why is that?”
Xu Qing was rather curious.
“Because Li Shang is not worthy.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion’s tone was calm. This wasn’t arrogance; it was simply what he believed, so he spoke frankly and peacefully. “I overestimated him.”
“Oh.”
Xu Qing raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t expected the Master of the Ruined Pavilion to think this way. Just moments ago, the Master had been on Li Shang’s side, even personally intervening to try and recruit Xu Qing to help, subtly using the matter of the ’Daoist Soldier Skill’ to threaten him.
And yet, the Master of the Ruined Pavilion had now completely changed his mind.
“Fellow Daoist.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion pondered for a moment before speaking again. “After this matter is over, I don’t plan to stay in Moon River Prefecture City any longer. I will leave in a few days.”
“Where will you be going, Fellow Daoist?”
Xu Qing asked.
“I’m not yet sure.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion gazed into the distance, his voice calm. “I was just reminded of something. I wonder, have you ever heard of the Eastern Tang Dynasty?”
“Please, tell me more.”
Xu Qing said.
“Fellow Daoist.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion’s tone grew even more transcendent and detached. “This world is vast and boundless. In the Far East, there is a Holy Mountain named Kunlun Mountain.”
“Kunlun Mountain is the birthplace of the ’Taoist Sect.’ It is the Sacred Land for all Taoist Sects under heaven, watched over by a Daoist Saint and filled with endless opportunities and Creation.”
“The Eastern Tang Dynasty is a Human Race Dynasty established with Kunlun Mountain at its center.”
“…”
Xu Qing’s pupils contracted slightly.
It was because when Xu Qing had played the role of ’Tang Xuanzang’ and introduced himself, he had said he was from the ’Eastern Tang Dynasty.’ He had assumed such a place didn’t exist in this world, as the ’Eastern Tang Dynasty’ was a dynasty from the myths of his previous life. While there was a historical Tang Dynasty, the ’Eastern Tang Dynasty’ from the myths was different.
And yet, in this world, the ’Eastern Tang Dynasty’ actually existed. Even ’Kunlun Mountain’ was real, and it was the birthplace of the ’Taoist Sect.’
Therefore, Xu Qing was quite astonished.
“Fellow Daoist, you want to go to the Eastern Tang Dynasty?”
Xu Qing couldn’t help but ask.
“No, no, no.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion shook his head, his tone self-deprecating. “With my current meager Dao Practice, how could I possibly make it to the ’Eastern Tang Dynasty’?”
“However,”
“in the future, I truly wish to see for myself the splendor of the Eastern Tang Dynasty.”
“Then I wish you success in your endeavor, Fellow Daoist.”
Xu Qing said, offering a cupped-fist salute.
“Mm.”
The Master of the Ruined Pavilion nodded. “Farewell.”
SWOOSH!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Master of the Ruined Pavilion had his Paperman Daoist transform into a streak of light and fly swiftly into the distance. But his voice drifted back to Xu Qing’s ears, “Be careful of Li Shang. You caused his revival to face a tribulation; he won’t let this go. The people in Moon River Prefecture City alone are not enough to stop his revival.”
“Thank you for the warning.”
Xu Qing replied, having the Vajra Daoist Soldier cup its fists in a salute.
SWOOSH! SWOOSH!
In the blink of an eye, the Vajra Daoist Soldier and Ice Daoist Soldier flew back to Xu Qing’s courtyard and handed him the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish and the Level 20 Copper Coin Sword.
“Mm.”
Xu Qing took back the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish and the Level 20 Copper Coin Sword. He stared at the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish, lost in thought.
One could see that the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish was emitting a faint glow. Its original Buddha’s Light had dimmed considerably, and a series of cracks had appeared on its surface.
Clearly, the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish had been damaged. This was the real reason Xu Qing had the Vajra Daoist Soldier and Ice Daoist Soldier leave so quickly.
It wasn’t that Xu Qing had a sudden surge of benevolence or held back out of respect for the Master of the Ruined Pavilion. The truth was, the Level 20 Clear Heart Wooden Fish was on the verge of breaking.
If they hadn’t left when they did, they likely would have all perished within the Reincarnation Ruins.
