“This immortal treasure can even seize the weapons of others, whether they are magical artifacts or spiritual tools...”
Just as the Tianqi Crown Prince and the others were reeling from the shock that Lu Ming possessed an immortal treasure, Ye Fan dropped another bombshell!
“Is that true?” The Tianqi Crown Prince’s eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared at Ye Fan and asked.
Ye Fan had a faint smile on his lips as he spoke with certainty, “It is absolutely true! It’s that huge golden staff he used on the tournament stage today. Not only can this magical artifact seize others’ weapons, but it can also change its appearance...”
They hadn’t paid much attention to Lu Ming’s battle today. If this were true, the breathing of the Tianqi Crown Prince and the others became somewhat rapid.
Never mind the immortal-grade technique Ye Fan had offered—even the immortal artifact in that monkey’s hands was now a target for them! At that moment, the Saint of Yunhua, who had been silent, looked at Ye Fan with a brooding gaze.
“Does this monkey have any backing?”
Ye Fan toyed with his teacup again. “From what I know, he’s on good terms with the Demon Emperor of the demon race. As for the Huaguoshan lineage, there’s no information at all...”
Ye Fan would never reveal that the monkey was actually Lu Ming. The Saint of Yunhua nodded slowly.
If it was only the Demon Emperor of the demon race, they didn't need to take him seriously. After all, a Demon Emperor from a place like the Northern Province wasn't even as powerful as a Demon King from the Central Province.
However, this Sun Xiaosheng was powerful in both cultivation and weaponry; he surely had to have some backing! Could this Sun Xiaosheng be a monkey from some hidden ancient power of the Immortal Ancient era?
The Xuantian Continent was far less simple than it appeared on the surface. He had heard the ancestors in his sect mention that there should still be hidden powers from the Immortal Ancient era remaining on the continent.
They simply rarely appeared. However, considering the benefits of killing Sun Xiaosheng, a sharp light flickered in the Saint of Yunhua’s eyes.
He’d do it! This risk was worth taking. Besides, their Yunhua Sacred Palace was not to be trifled with either.
Many others shared his thoughts. After all, whether it was an immortal treasure or an immortal-grade technique, the temptation was simply too great. Even the elders of their sects would agree to this.
Just as everyone thought those were the only benefits of killing the monkey, Ye Fan’s voice rang out again. “I also know that he has a Break Stage Grass in his possession. I just don't know if he’s used it yet...”
“Hiss... Heh...” This news made everyone’s hearts race even more.
Especially the Tianqi Crown Prince and the Saint of Yunhua. Had it not been for their participation in the Tiansheng Sect Saintess’s Husband Selection Tournament, they would have entered seclusion long ago to break through to the Unity stage!
If they could obtain the Break Stage Grass, wouldn't they be able to reach the Mahayana stage very quickly? Even if they didn't use it themselves and gave it to their sect ancestors or family patriarchs, wouldn't those seniors be able to ascend immediately?
Now, they only hoped that the monkey wasn't so ignorant as to waste such a fine treasure like a brute chewing on peonies. Seeing the looks on their faces, Ye Fan nodded in satisfaction.
He refused to believe in miracles. Under these circumstances, there was no way Lu Ming could survive again!
After the Tianqi Crown Prince returned to his encampment, he immediately sent someone to notify the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall. He wanted to learn more about the situation regarding this monkey.
When he saw the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall again, the Tianqi Crown Prince was somewhat surprised. The fellow’s face was pale, and he looked quite sickly.
When the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall saw the Crown Prince, he was also surprised. He didn't understand why the other party had summoned him, but that didn't stop him from being sycophantic.
“Greetings, Tianqi Crown Prince!”
The Tianqi Crown Prince nodded and stared at the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall. “I heard you tell me before that the monkey from the Huaguoshan lineage is very powerful... Tell me about his specific situation.”
“Ah?” The Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall was stunned. He didn't understand why the Tianqi Crown Prince was suddenly interested in the monkey from Huaguoshan again!
“Hmm?” The Tianqi Crown Prince couldn't help but cold snort. Feeling the pressure weighing down on him, the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall snapped out of it and spoke quickly.
“That monkey is very, very strong...” He then recounted the events of that day. Of course, he didn't mention that he had tried to snatch Zhu Wuneng’s seat. He only said that he had been bullied by the monkey!
“You’re saying the monkey only slapped you once, and your injury still hasn't fully healed?” After hearing the description, the Tianqi Crown Prince’s eyes lit up.
“Yes! I’ve taken quite a few recovery pills over the past two days, but there’s still a force inside my body causing destruction...”
As soon as the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall finished speaking, the Tianqi Crown Prince suddenly grabbed his wrist, his divine sense instantly probing the other’s meridians. He then discovered that the spiritual energy inside the Saint’s body was in a state of chaotic upheaval.
There was a strand of eerie, mysterious, vortex-like spiritual energy that was destroying his own. This was the reason the Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall had been unable to recover.
The Tianqi Crown Prince frowned slightly and immediately circulated his spiritual energy. A dazzling golden light flowed along his wrist and into the Saint’s body.
He first used his own spiritual energy as a guide to weave a stable protective net within the Saint’s meridians. Then, he transformed his spiritual energy into a translucent blade of light, accurately slashing toward that black-hole-like energy.
“Pfft...” The Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and the destructive spiritual energy that had been ravaging his body was expelled along with it.
With that energy gone, the Saint’s originally pale face gradually returned to normal, and the chaotic spiritual energy within him became stable once more.
“Thank you, Tianqi Crown Prince!” The Saint of the Desolate Soul Hall thanked him repeatedly. At this moment, he also hated Lu Ming to the core.
He had only wanted to take the monkey's seat, yet the monkey had struck him so heavily. What a bastard!
The Tianqi Crown Prince stared at the blood the Saint had spat out, muttering to himself. It seemed this monkey was indeed not simple. Then again, if he were simple, Ye Fan probably wouldn't have sought them out!
...
“Saint Ji, you guys continue with the tournament. We’ll head back first!” After seeing Wang Defa and the others participate in their matches, Lu Ming turned to Ji Chen and the others.
Ji Chen hesitated for a moment before saying, “Alright. You guys head back first. Once we finish our matches, we’ll come find you!”
The numbers drawn by the Guiyi Sword Sect were all near the end, so they couldn't leave yet. Thinking that Sun Xiaosheng’s strength was not weak, they figured it should be fine for the group to head back early.
Lu Ming nodded and led Zhu Wuneng and the others back to their residence. “Whoa! These saints are really loaded!”
After returning, Lu Ming and the others began to organize the spoils from the previous night! The storage bags of these saints contained not only a large amount of spirit stones but also countless natural treasures.
Poof... “Holy crap...”
Suddenly, a giant turtle appeared in the room. If Lu Ming hadn't reacted quickly, Big Yellow and the others would have been flattened.
Looking at the giant turtle in the room, the eyes of Big Yellow and Huang Tianbao lit up. “Old Turtle, why are you here?”
This Old Turtle was the same one they had met on the Wuwang Sea while traveling here. It was also during his tribulation that Lu Ming and the others had used the lightning to drive away three Unity-stage Ink Flood Dragons.
The Old Turtle, who had originally retracted his head into his shell, suddenly poked it out upon hearing Big Yellow’s voice.
“Fellow Daoist Dongfang, it's you guys?”
Huang Tianbao also asked curiously, “Old Turtle, weren't you in the Wuwang Sea? How did you end up in someone’s spirit beast bag?”
“Sigh, don't even mention it. After my breakthrough, I was looking for a safe place to stabilize my cultivation. But just as I found a spot, I ran into people from the Beast Taming Sect. As a result... I was captured...”
Hearing the Old Turtle’s description, Lu Ming’s mouth twitched. This turtle was truly a genius; the “safe” place he found was truly safe!
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