Chapter 499 - 441: Xuan Yang’s Supreme Treasure

Chapter 499: Chapter 441: Xuan Yang’s Supreme Treasure

The Cao Bang’s large ship sailed smoothly, completely unimpeded.

The world was in great chaos.

Every faction relied on the canal to transport supplies, so the Cao Bang was in high demand, truly benefiting from all sides.

Amidst the warfare and fragmentation of the realm, only the Cao Bang could truly make use of the canal.

As a result, all sides had to rely on the Cao Bang.

Even if someone learned the ship was transporting Demon Hunters, no one dared to cause trouble. After all, compared to offending the Cao Bang, ambushing a group of Demon Hunters simply wasn’t worth it.

They weren’t the Witch Race; they had no particular grudge against Demon Hunters.

Besides, Bai Yuan was on board.

Even the major sects would have a serious headache on their hands if they provoked Bai Yuan.

...

「Three days later.」

The Cao Bang’s large ship was about to reach Jiangzhou, the territory of the Dragon Tiger Sect and the Yang Family. It was also the safest place in the entire Jiangnan region.

Bai Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief as they left Chuzhou’s borders.

Chuzhou was the Yan Family’s territory. His relationship with them, because of Fang Wan, was strained at best. If the Yan Family had moved against the Cao Bang ship, the Demon Hunters would have surely suffered heavy casualties.

Fortunately, the Yan Family had no intention of openly antagonizing Bai Yuan for the time being.

Once they reached Jiangzhou, things would be much better.

Needless to say, the Dragon Tiger Sect and the Yang Family were all but ready to announce their alliance with Shuofang to the world.

These were all forces friendly to Bai Yuan, so there would be no trouble.

Just as the ship neared Jiangzhou City, a young Daoist appeared on the shore. With a gentle leap, he floated down and landed gracefully on deck.

Qiu Yang’s heart leaped in surprise when he saw the newcomer.

’Dragon Tiger Sect’s Shi Yan!’

The majority of the Cao Bang’s power was concentrated in Jiangnan, so they naturally knew all the region’s experts like the back of their hand. This was especially true for the man before them: Shi Yan, the Junior Celestial Master, who was all but guaranteed to become the next Grand Celestial Master.

"Daoist Shi."

Qiu Yang cupped his fist in salute to Shi Yan.

Shi Yan chuckled. "Incense Master Qiu, thank you for your hard work on the journey."

Although he had come for Bai Yuan, this was a Cao Bang ship, so he naturally had to greet his host first. The proper courtesies could not be ignored.

Qiu Yang was even more delighted by this.

The Cao Bang was influential in Jiangnan, but they paled in comparison to a truly great sect like the Dragon Tiger Sect. Furthermore, the Dragon Tiger Sect had been reclusive for years and had little need for outside trade. Thus, even though the Cao Bang wished to curry favor with them, they had never found an opportunity.

’Now, at last, was their chance.’

Shi Yan turned to Bai Yuan with a mischievous grin. "So, did you manage to take that hit from the Great Witch of the Southern Border?"

Bai Yuan was taken aback. "How do you know about that?"

"My master told me, of course. The Daoist arts of the Dragon Tiger Sect are attuned to the flow of nature. The Southern Border isn’t far from Jiangzhou, and the Great Witch of the Southern Border caused such a massive disturbance that Master naturally sensed it."

"It’s not that he didn’t want to intervene, but he was simply too far away. There was nothing he could do."

"That being said, the Witch Race certainly has its own formidable methods."

Bai Yuan nodded.

He had already witnessed Elder Pei’s godlike abilities, and it seemed the Sect Leader of the Dragon Tiger Sect possessed similarly unfathomable power.

Shi Yan said, "Ah Yuan, do you really have a Copper Head and Iron Arms? Even the Witch Race’s gu sorcery can’t kill you?"

Unlike the other major orthodox sects.

The other major sects looked down on the Witch Race as uncouth rabble, but the Dragon Tiger Sect had never dared to underestimate them.

Bai Yuan replied, "It was pure luck."

He was telling the absolute truth. If the Divine Palace Profound Soldier hadn’t warned him in advance, he would have been a dead man.

It was a reminder to be even more cautious in the future.

The methods of a Divinity Grandmaster were truly far too unpredictable.

But Shi Yan didn’t believe a single word of it.

’Pure luck?’

’How could someone get that lucky twice?’

Bai Yuan had already accomplished the incredible feat of withstanding a palm strike from the Celestial Profound Sect’s ancestor. Now, he had taken a gu sorcery attack from the Great Witch of the Southern Border and not only survived, but seemed to be in perfect health.

No one would ever believe that was just luck.

Shi Yan couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement. "Ah Yuan, it looks like Martial Uncle was right. Maybe you really can become a Martial Saint."

Hearing Shi Yan’s words, Qiu Yang and the old patriarch of the Demon Hunters, who were standing nearby, all revealed shocked expressions.

Martial Saint...

That title represented the absolute pinnacle.

There were many experts in the world who had broken through the Divinity Communication Barrier, but not a single one would dare claim they could step into the Martial Saint Realm.

Bai Yuan said, "Daoist Pei was just making an offhand joke. You can’t take it seriously."

Shi Yan glanced at the people on either side of them. "Ah Yuan, there’s something else I came to tell you. It’s a confidential matter..."

Bai Yuan understood his meaning and turned to Qiu Yang and the old patriarch. "Brother Qiu, everyone, Brother Shi and I have something to discuss."

Soon, only Shi Yan and Bai Yuan remained on the deck.

With a wave of his hand, Shi Yan enveloped the two of them in an invisible barrier.

Bai Yuan watched Shi Yan’s familiar technique and marveled inwardly. ’The three great orthodoxies truly are something else. They were powerful enough to eclipse ancient lineages like the barbarians and the Demon Hunters. They certainly have their unique strengths. Not only is their path up the Martial Dao easier, but their abilities are far beyond anything an ordinary Martial Artist could hope to match.’

Bai Yuan was more skilled than Shi Yan when it came to pure combat, but in other aspects, he was leagues behind.

The techniques of the Daoist Sects were endlessly varied and wondrous in their applications.

Seeing that all was prepared, Shi Yan finally spoke. "Ah Yuan, Emperor Li Chengyuan is not dead."

!!

Bai Yuan’s pupils constricted.

This news was a bombshell.

All this time, the rumor in Xuan Yang had been that Li Chengyuan died during the coup, slain by the combined might of several Divinity Grandmasters. Now it seemed the situation was very different from what was said.

Shi Yan said, "This is what my master divined."

Bai Yuan’s expression turned grave.

’This is likely a secret known only to the core conspirators of the coup,’ he thought. ’No one else could possibly know.’