Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Chapter One Hundred Eighty-Five: Ambush
"What on earth happened, Junior Brother?" After leaving the Hundred Birds Night Market auction hall, Song Baliang couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Yang replied, "I have a vendetta against Golden Peng Young Master and the old man beside him. I was previously a disciple of Myriad Spirit Sect in the Southern Region of Zhongzhou."
"You were a disciple of Myriad Spirit Sect? That's the place rumored to have the Spirit Pearl?" Song Baliang inquired.
"That's right. You know about the Spirit Pearl?" As Zhao Yang spoke, he extended his Divine Sense to observe if anyone was eavesdropping.
"Who hasn't heard the legend of the Spirit Pearl? Those who obtain it can conquer the world. My master told me that throughout history, several individuals who acquired the Spirit Pearl became supreme beings, far beyond ordinary cultivators. Who wouldn't want to possess it?" Song Baliang spoke candidly.
"It's not that exaggerated. This generation's Spirit Pearl only has treasure-finding capabilities; it doesn't compare to previous generations that could directly allow one to ascend to immortality, becoming undying and eternal through the cycles of time," Zhao Yang sighed.
Song Baliang showed an expression of surprise and pointed at Zhao Yang, saying, "Junior Brother, you..."
Zhao Yang nodded and said, "Yes, I have it with me." With that, he took the Spirit Pearl from around his neck and placed it in Song Baliang's hand, trusting in their brotherly bond.
As Song Baliang received the Spirit Pearl from Zhao Yang and gazed at the dragon shadow within it, he remarked, "There’s no aura of Dao emanating from it, nor can I discern any other special qualities. It only serves as a treasure-finding tool; one could say it's the strongest auxiliary treasure."
Seeing nothing unusual about it, Song Baliang returned the Spirit Pearl to Zhao Yang. Although he desired to possess such a treasure himself, he felt that his junior brother was more important than any artifact. Having had no friends growing up, in his heart, his junior brother might just be his greatest treasure.
Zhao Yang took back the Spirit Pearl and explained, "The light spots on the jade body of the Spirit Pearl indicate where treasures are located. Following those light spots will lead you to treasures. However, it's all too ordinary; a true Treasure Spirit Pearl will give you a reminder. Moreover, when someone tries to snatch the Spirit Pearl away, it will automatically change or hide itself so that no one can discover it."
Zhao Yang knew that by sharing this secret with Song Baliang, they could completely trust each other. Song Baliang had little contact with others since childhood, so he didn't know how to express his happiness at his junior's openness. He could only say, "Thank you."
Zhao Yang smiled and extended his right fist to fist-bump with Song Baliang.
No one knew that this simple gesture would lay the foundation for their mutual trust in the future. One day, when Zhao Yang faced an existence he could not conquer alone, even if the entire world betrayed him, his senior brother would still stand by his side in battle.
The two of them bought some refining materials at the Hundred Birds Night Market before slowly making their way out. They exited the market at a leisurely pace, following the direction indicated by the Auction House's manager.
After walking for about half an hour, Zhao Yang expressed his confusion, "This shouldn't be happening. Logically, they should have caught up by now. Are they really going to let us leave? I released the aura of my Universal Spirit Technique earlier; surely Golden Peng Young Master couldn't see through it, but Duan Wude should have noticed."
As soon as Zhao Yang finished speaking, he sensed something unusual. Song Baliang looked up ahead and said, "It seems you're too slow; they couldn't wait any longer!"
Sure enough, Golden Peng Young Master and Duan Wude came flying through the air, side by side, exuding an impressive aura as they looked down at Zhao Yang and said, "Zhao Yang, where do you think you're going?"
Zhao Yang removed his cloak and smiled at Golden Peng Young Master. "Long time no see! You've really improved, Golden Peng Young Master. I intended to bring you along, but who knew you could take a shortcut ahead of us? It seems the route pointed out by the Auction House isn't safe after all."
Golden Peng Young Master chuckled lightly. "Even if they wanted to protect you, no one can withstand the pressure from the royal family."
"I admire how calm you remain in dangerous situations, as if everything is under your control. If it weren't for our opposing identities, I think we could have become close friends."
"Moreover, I must say I'm impressed that you've advanced to the Core Formation Stage in just a few months."
Zhao Yang responded with a smile. "You always speak from a position of superiority, yet you fail to realize that you've become someone else's prey. Furthermore, even if we weren't adversaries, we could never be friends for one simple reason: you don't deserve it. In my eyes, whether it's your cultivation potential or your character, you'll never be worthy of standing beside me. What you rely on is merely having practiced a few years longer than I have and the power behind you. Now that you're also in the Core Formation Stage, do you really think you're my opponent?"
Zhao Yang's words made both Golden Peng Young Master and Duan Wude burst into laughter, as if they were listening to a clown telling a hilarious joke. Zhao Yang joined in the laughter, while Song Baliang also chuckled heartily. The others had their reasons for laughing; Golden Peng Young Master and Duan Wude mocked Zhao Yang, while Zhao Yang laughed at their ignorance. As for Song Baliang, he found it strange that despite being sworn enemies, they all erupted into laughter after just a few opening remarks, and he couldn't help but be swept up in the moment.
He removed his Cloak and used the Size Manipulation Technique to store it away, looking up at the two with a radiant smile.
Duan Wude's expression shifted slightly, his smile growing increasingly cold. "I wondered why you were so fearless; turns out you've become a monk from Xuanfo Temple. Did you think that having a Wasteful Monk from Xuanfo Temple around would let you escape unscathed?"
Zhao Yang's smile faded as he sensed the hostility in Duan Wude's tone. He looked at Duan Wude and said, "Old Scruffy, you conspired with others to destroy Myriad Spirit Sect. The sect leader has spared your life multiple times, yet you show no remorse. A person like you should not exist in this world; even if the Central Sovereign were to descend today, you wouldn't be saved!"
"You, an ant, dare to mention the Central Sovereign!" Golden Peng Young Master mocked, and Duan Wude wore a similar sneer on his face.
"Do you really think your Core Formation Stage cultivation poses any threat to me? Or do you believe that stepping out of Xuanfo Temple means some high monk is secretly protecting you?" Duan Wude's Divine Sense was also quite powerful; he sensed no one around him. Of course, he understood that if the people from Xuanfo Temple didn't want him to know, he certainly wouldn't.
He had long heard various rumors about the Five Major Sects in the cultivation world. It was said that among them, Xuanfo Temple had the fewest disciples, and they were considered the weakest—mostly those with mixed Spiritual Roots who focused on physical cultivation. Few wanted to join Xuanfo Temple. However, they maintained their position among the Five Major Sects due to the presence of the Buddhist Sect's Four Great Monks. Each of these monks possessed unparalleled combat power; one in particular named Datong was known for being ruthless and extremely volatile.
After hearing Duan Wude's words, Zhao Yang shook his head and looked at him solemnly. "Duan Wude, do you know why, at over a hundred years old, you still haven't broken into the Divine Transformation Stage?"
Duan Wude realized Zhao Yang was mocking him, yet he couldn't help but ask because he genuinely wanted to know why he had remained stuck at the late Core Formation Stage for twenty years without advancing to the Divine Transformation Stage.
Comment 0 Comment Count