"As for the third Spirit Pearl, it originated in Ancient Times. Its function is said to be related to time, but no one knows for sure. Since ancient times, whether there have been other Spirit Pearls remains a mystery. However, it is certain that the one you discovered is very likely the fourth Spirit Pearl in the history of Cultivation! If you hand it over, I can give you everything you desire!" Golden Peng Young Master proclaimed with immense pride.
"Is that true?" Zhao Yang asked with keen interest.
"Absolutely!" Golden Peng Young Master affirmed.
Ji Wudao was moved and said to Zhao Yang, "Kid, even if you hand it over, it would be in vain. Look up and see who you are dealing with; don’t let greed cloud your judgment." He feared that Zhao Yang, being young, might not understand the dangers of the world.
Zhao Yang chuckled lightly and ignored Ji Wudao. He turned to Golden Peng Young Master and said, "I want Central Sovereign to abdicate—"
"Bold!" "You seek death!" Before Zhao Yang could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Golden Peng Young Master and the elders. "To insult our great Central Sovereign, do you truly wish to end your life?"
"Uh..." Zhao Yang hadn’t expected such strong loyalty to the sovereign in the Cultivation world. He continued, "Alright then, I’d like a glass of Sprite—chilled!"
"Sprite?" The crowd exchanged glances, having never heard of such a term. They were beginning to realize that Zhao Yang was playing them!
Seeing their confusion, Zhao Yang maintained a serious expression and patiently explained, "How should I put it? I didn’t really pay attention to the recipe, but it’s quite delicious. It costs three coins at the store and four at internet cafes; it's a type of carbonated drink. I haven’t had water since I stuffed myself with half of a crane that was as big as this! That crane was enormous—"
"It was that big! No, wait—it was this big!" Zhao Yang spread his arms wide, his expression earnest as if discussing a rigorous mathematical theorem.
The crowd finally understood they had been tricked by Zhao Yang. Duan Wude's eyelid twitched violently; he was on the verge of exploding. If not for Golden Peng Young Master being present, he would have already rushed over to tear Zhao Yang apart. Feeling the immense pressure closing in on him, Zhao Yang waved his hands and shouted, "Hold on! Can’t I just tell you where the Spirit Pearl is? But I’m afraid you won’t believe me and will blow up again. You really need to work on your tempers!"
Zhao Yang spoke earnestly, adopting a lecturing demeanor.
"Go ahead and speak," the Golden Peng Young Master asked, suppressing his anger. If it weren't for the Spirit Pearl being too precious to risk even a slight mishap, he would never have allowed the boy in front of him to live this long.
"Now that's more like it," Zhao Yang nodded, pointing at Duan Wude behind the Golden Peng Young Master. "It's him! Elder Duan, stop pretending. We agreed to kill Ji Wudao together so you could become the sect leader while I would be the next heir. The Spirit Pearl was clearly obtained by you from the jade cave on the back mountain, yet you want me to take the blame? I don't believe you can protect me!"
"You little beast, what nonsense are you spouting?!" Duan Wude couldn't help but curse, completely losing his composure. "Don't slander me!"
The Golden Peng Young Master glanced at the furious Duan Wude, his eyes filled with inquiry.
"Golden Peng Young Master, don't be swayed by this brat. He is spouting nonsense to deceive us; he deserves to be executed to silence him," the blind elder said with a venomous tone, leaning on his cane.
"You old fool! Even with your sight gone, you're still so wicked! Just don't get caught off guard when we start fighting!" Zhao Yang shouted back, threateningly. He had little regard for the blind elder, who had previously tried to sneak a strike at him. If it weren't for his Time Walk skill allowing him to dodge, he might have been seriously injured.
The somewhat haggard Sixth Elder looked at the elder with white hair and said, "Senior Brother, Junior Brother has always respected you as a teacher and has cared for you all these years. How could you bear to betray him?"
"Hmph!" The elder snorted angrily and jabbed his cane into the ground. "If it weren't for this useless brat, how would I have lost my sight all those years ago?"
A massive shockwave erupted from the elder's position, spreading outward like a ripple through water. The air was charged with power, and the sound resonated like thunder as countless stones and plants were sent flying in all directions.
If it weren't for Ji Wudao's timely protection, Zhao Yang would likely have been thrown away again. He wanted to curse but thought better of it; he estimated that even a Divine Transformation Stage expert wouldn't be able to handle this situation right now, so it was best to keep a low profile.
In the distance, sounds of battle echoed faintly. All around Myriad Spirit Sect, countless lights intertwined as magical treasures filled the sky. From atop a snowy peak came a faint sound of a guqin.
"Oh no! It's Qingxue! I need to save her!" The Sixth Elder's expression turned anxious as he moved. However, before he could act, the Golden Peng Young Master swiftly intercepted him with his Golden Peng movement technique.
"Where are you going, Sixth Elder?" laughed Golden Peng Young Master. "The entire Myriad Spirit Sect is now surrounded by my royal family. Do you really think you can escape? I’ve heard you have a beautiful female disciple; why not introduce her to me?"
The reason Golden Peng Young Master had yet to make a move was that he wanted to wait for his allies to arrive. He knew Ji Wudao was not easy to deal with, especially with the Grand Elder still unaccounted for. Now that his people had reached the Main Hall Square, he felt more confident.
"You fool! She's going to pick up her disciple, and you're blocking her? What kind of introduction is that?" Zhao Yang chimed in irreverently.
"You!" Golden Peng Young Master was furious, his hands trembling with rage. After being mocked repeatedly by this young man, even his patience wore thin. He snapped his folding fan open and sent out several beams of light. Ji Wudao swiftly moved in front of Zhao Yang, creating a barrier to block the attack. Then he struck back at Golden Peng Young Master with a palm, transforming his fingers into a massive hand that aimed to suppress him.
Golden Peng Young Master dared not confront him directly and quickly retreated to the side of several elders, scolding, "What are you standing around for?!"
Upon hearing this, Third Elder and Four Elders hesitated for a moment before flying forward to engage Ji Wudao in battle. Both were elderly men with gray hair who had developed a strong bond over the years, often collaborating on cultivation methods and martial techniques. Their synergy was seamless as they exchanged blows with Ji Wudao, having already fought dozens of rounds without a clear victor. Third Elder wielded a translucent Treasure Ruler, the very weapon that had previously injured Ji Wudao.
The Treasure Ruler emitted a transparent glow that swirled around him, unleashing immense power with each movement. Several times it forced Ji Wudao back. Seeing an opportunity, Four Elders moved like a specter behind Ji Wudao and struck at his head with tremendous force, akin to a massive boulder crashing down. Any cultivator of equal rank would surely avoid such an attack or be killed outright.
However, it was evident that Ji Wudao was no ordinary cultivator. As the sect leader, he possessed unparalleled talent among all the elders' junior brothers. His cultivation level was at the Divine Transformation Stage; it would not be so easy for an elder at the Core Formation Stage to take him down.
Without even glancing back, Ji Wudao's divine sense was astonishingly strong. While everyone else was oblivious to what was happening outside—including Zhao Yang—he understood the situation clearly and did not rush into action. Sensing the attack from behind, he raised a finger in front of his chest, releasing an immense wave of energy. Suddenly, boundless light erupted from Ji Wudao's body, illuminating everything around him like a war god descending upon the world. A pair of Radiant Wings appeared behind him, creating a powerful shield that not only blocked Four Elders' attack but also sent him tumbling backward as the wings stirred the air.
Seeing an opportunity, Zhao Yang leaped forward and unleashed his own technique in an attempt to strike down Four Elders. In his eyes, what did it matter if Four Elders were at the Core Formation Stage? His physical prowess was unmatched; blessed by the bloodline of his master Sun Wukong and fortified by the Supreme Ultimate Nine Turns Golden Elixir’s potency, he believed he could withstand any assault without faltering.
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