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The circular platform was blocked off, and Qianjizi had no idea what terrifying events were unfolding on the other side. As he tentatively attacked the barrier in the middle, he was met with a rebounding force that left him exasperated. With no other choice, he had to withdraw to the dead end he had encountered earlier.
The dead end of the staircase was blocked by a barrier identical to the stone door on the other side. Qianjizi had seen this barrier before and had urgently warned those across, but it was too late. Now, standing once again before the barrier, he intended to take this path.
"No matter whether you are playing tricks on me or not! But don't think you can toy with Old Man!" It was unclear who Qianjizi was addressing as he unleashed his profound cultivation from the Xuanwu Realm. Being able to become a Hall Master of a Heavenly Level Sect was certainly not something an early-stage Martial Saint from the Xuanwu Realm could achieve!
Among all the Hall Masters, Qianjizi's strength ranked just below Feng Zhengyang, making him a peak existence in the mid-stage of the Xuanwu Realm.
With a single palm strike, an endless wave of violent energy surged forth! The layered attacks slammed against the stone door barrier, producing a tremendous sound of vibration! However, even with Qianjizi's powerful strike as a Martial Saint, he still couldn't break through this stone door!
Nevertheless, compared to Wang Wei's full effort on the other side, this stone door showed some signs of damage; although the marks were shallow and merely cracks, they made Qianjizi smile with delight! At least it wasn't like the barrier in the middle that could rebound all attacks!
Next, he continued to strike at this stone door until it became heavily battered and covered in cracks. Suddenly, Qianjizi's eyes widened as he unleashed a devastating palm strike that shattered the barrier!
With a loud bang, the stone door crumbled into fragments, sending dust flying and obscuring Qianjizi's vision. However, soon enough, the scene before him came into view, leaving him in prolonged shock and speechlessness!
This cursed place was filled with traps that were not randomly placed nor could be triggered by just anyone; often when a location had mechanisms, it meant there was something fishy about it!
Just like within the altar of the previous ruins, there were Four Great Formation Eyes; the presence of various mechanisms indicated that these places concealed something...
Before him now, Qianjizi saw that this scene was actually the last formation eye of Titan's Abyss!
In the northwest corner stood where Qianjizi currently resided; this corner's formation eye was laid bare before his eyes!
The mechanism of the circular platform was designed to prevent access from across; however, for some unknown reason, it left behind this one exit. Looking at the arrangement before him, with his transcendent realm as a Martial Saint, how could he fail to recognize that this was indeed a formation eye!
"So that's how it is! It seems Old Zhu wasn't wrong; this Underground Palace actually hides such secrets!" Unlike Ye Feng and One Heart who sought to obtain an Ancient Divine Artifact but overlooked the consequences of destroying the formation eye, Qianjizi's thoughts were far more profound.
He slowly approached and carefully observed his surroundings for any hidden dangers. He wasn't immediately swayed by the preciousness of the stone artifact placed in the center of this space; first, he confirmed that there were no hidden mechanisms here before moving beside the stone artifact to examine it closely!
In this small space, there were no other objects; surrounding walls were unbreakable restraints. Only the stone artifact in the center stood out conspicuously. Its shape was quite peculiar and couldn't even be defined as a mere stone artifact.
It was just an ordinary stone, placed on a stone pedestal, yet it gave off a remarkably mysterious feeling. The stone was dull, with no sharp edges, smooth as jade, but its texture was gray and dustless, not resembling any jade at all.
Even Qianjizi, with his vast experience, could not identify what kind of treasure this stone was; perhaps it was merely a stone?
However, Qianjizi did not linger too long on this stone. He was one of the few who noticed the formation eye's location. His gaze passed over the stone, focusing on the Ground beneath the pedestal. If he guessed correctly, once someone picked up this stone, there would surely be some small movement from the Ground.
That kind of small movement would be the sound of the formation eye being disturbed. There should be a sealing mechanism beneath this pedestal! After observing for a while, Qianjizi ultimately decided not to touch the stone. At that moment, he was unaware that Ye Feng had already destroyed three formation eyes.
If this one were also destroyed, then the seal of Titan's Abyss would be completely downgraded, and it would no longer be able to imprison Haotian Shura True Monarch Avatar within the Mural World. However, for the Ancient Demon God, there was still one central formation eye that needed to be destroyed.
Yet, with the four auxiliary formation eyes gone and the central formation heart breached, it was only a matter of time...
What Qianjizi thought about at this moment was whether there were any surviving demon gods sealed within Titan's Abyss. On the other hand, he began to look for an escape route. Since the path behind him was blocked, he chose to enter this place primarily in search of an exit.
Discovering this formation eye was entirely unexpected. Not intending to destroy it, Qianjizi soon felt disappointed because this location was precisely where the formation eye's seal was placed; there could be no exit unless he had the power to break through the barrier behind him!
"Actually, I should have guessed long ago that those unseen hands pushing me were meant to lead me here!" Qianjizi sighed and squatted down on the Ground, murmuring to himself.
Since there seemed to be no exit and he could not break through the barrier behind him, it appeared he could only wait for his doom! However, this also gave him a chance to think...
"What exactly are you? Why did you bring me here? What is your purpose?" To him, it seemed that the powerful being who had sealed his ability to foresee fate and his inexplicable arrival here were connected. This was a bold and crazy guess!
"Are you trying to make me take this stone and destroy this formation eye?" Qianjizi muttered restlessly, his expression changing constantly as he looked back at that stone with a pained expression.
On one hand, he wanted to escape; yet the only way out seemed to be by destroying this formation eye and seeing what would happen. But the problem was that he could neither confirm nor bear the cost of such an action!
"Stop dreaming! I will not let you succeed! No matter who you are, being sealed in this cursed place must have its reasons. You want me to destroy the formation eye? Wishful thinking!" Qianjizi declared resolutely. He would rather stay in this place and wait for death than fulfill someone else's wishes!
However, his self-talk seemed somewhat deranged no matter how one looked at it. Regardless of whether that Haotian Shura True Monarch's Avatar truly harbored such intentions or not, his strange demeanor made it hard for anyone to trust him...
The profession of a Divination Master has always been controversial, and the ability to read omens has never been guaranteed. It requires a lot of interpretation. However, unlike Feng Shui, a Divination Master can receive miraculous feedback from certain images.
Qianjizi looked at the stone, intending to observe something from it, and soon enough, he actually saw something!
The dull stone suddenly emitted a glow; this light was purple qi, which resembled the omen he had seen in the Heavenly Mechanism Sect!
Purple Qi Comes from the East! It was a sign of chaos from the Wuji Star! This stone could actually reveal omens!
Qianjizi stood up abruptly, rubbed his eyes to confirm he wasn't seeing things. The purple aura emanating from the stone was so real. He couldn't help but move closer to the stone, unaware of its origins.
The purple qi emitted by the stone quickly dissipated, yet Qianjizi's curiosity was piqued. If this stone truly possessed the spirit of reading omens, it would be like obtaining a Supreme Treasure for him as a Divination Master!
It is known that martial artists enhance their combat power significantly with Martial Techniques and spiritual tools. However, being a Divination Master is an awkward profession; there are no tools to enhance their ability to read omens. A Divination Master relies solely on their talent and effort, and potential is something that cannot be easily defined.
Qianjizi had managed to grow into a renowned omen reader in the Sky Abyss Empire through his talent and potential, which was already impressive. The only regret he had was that he had remained at the peak of the third stage of omen reading for quite some time without any progress.
The stages of reading omens differ from those of martial artists. According to the current classification for Divination Masters, there are only five stages. Those who reach the first stage are considered formal Divination Masters and enjoy good treatment everywhere. For example, outstanding disciples of Fortune-Telling Talent can obtain certification for reaching the first stage after years of training.
Reaching the second stage is already considered an entry-level achievement. Those who attain this level are talents sought after by various Heavenly Mechanism Sects, much like Ye Feng with exceptional talent!
However, reaching the third stage signifies a true master; there are only about ten such individuals in the entire Eastern Continent. Qianjizi was fortunate enough to be among them!
Above the third stage, there has never been anyone because masters at this level can observe events that occurred over ten years just from small details. As for events spanning a hundred years or more, it relies on luck.
It is said that those above the third stage can know events from five hundred years ago and five hundred years into the future, but no one has been able to verify whether this is true or not!
Qianjizi gazed at this rare divine stone, torn between two thoughts: one was his frustration over not advancing in many years at his current stage, and the other was his fear of the consequences if this seal were broken. He pondered deeply and ultimately decided against taking it.
"The Old Man said he wouldn't let you succeed. Even if I remain at the third stage for my entire life, you won't escape my grasp!" Qianjizi declared resolutely as he turned away from the stone.
Time passed slowly in this silent space, and the figure of Qianjizi, with his back turned, appeared so lonely. Soon, however, the stone behind him began to emit a different kind of light!
A wisp of azure aura seeped out from within the stone, carrying a pungent scent! Qianjizi's nostrils flared slightly as he immediately realized something!
He turned around in shock to look at the stone, murmuring to himself, "Azure Mist, how is this possible!"
In the mind of the Divination Master, Azure Mist did not represent a mere omen but a form of spirituality. This spirituality stemmed from legends of the underworld; if such an azure aura emerged from a place, it could only mean one possibility!
The presence of azure indicated a connection to the underworld. In simpler terms, it suggested that tales of the underworld circulating among humans could very well be revealed! Yet, as Qianjizi gazed at this Azure Mist, his expression was one of unprecedented horror because Azure Mist had never appeared before.
He had only seen such a scene recorded in the books of the Divination Master; now, Azure Mist had truly manifested!
Could it be that beneath Titan's Abyss, there really existed what was known as the underworld?
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"In this Vast World, there are Six Paths of Reincarnation. The so-called underworld is merely another realm for all beings after death. Every world has its entrance to the underworld because it is where the souls of deceased beings return before heading to their final resting place. The reason for choosing this world's entrance to the underworld as the focal point is that the deathly aura emitted by the underworld can significantly enhance the sealing of the Ancient Demon God. Old man, old man, I have managed to guide you to this final place; please comply with my wishes!"
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