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Chapter 252: Suo Huan
Chapter 252: Suo Huan
Miao Yin True Man gazed at her reflection—a composed, sharp-eyed young woman—while her mind raced, preparing for Suo Huan’s interrogation.
This "Suo Huan True Man" was no ordinary cultivator.
Strictly speaking, he was an exile from beyond the heavens, the sole survivor of the shattered realm of Jie Tian, which had been obliterated by the combined might of the True Monarchs and absorbed into this world.
Few in this realm recognized him. But if Lv Yang were present, he’d immediately identify Suo Huan. Years ago, Lv Yang and Chongguang had discussed the incident during a Dao Contention War—a chaotic clash triggered when the Sword Pavilion, Holy Sect, Dao Court, and Pure Land’s True Monarchs united to assault Jie Tian.
The battle had been brutal. Foundation-Building True Men descended, and only after immense carnage did the coalition prevail. Jie Tian had nearly condensed a Fruit Position—a breakthrough that would’ve elevated it to True Monarch status—before being shattered. The realm’s chosen heir, Suo Huan, had fled.
Since then, Suo Huan had haunted the Overseas Dominion, hunting disciples of those four sects. Most assumed it was vengeance.
But Miao Yin knew better.
His true aim was Spirit Harvesting—the absorption of elite cultivators’ essence to fuel his ascent. The four sects’ disciples, especially their Foundation-Building experts like Wu Cang, were prime targets. Their refined qi could catalyze his Ling Xu Fortune Ground, a seed implanted by Jie Tian’s dying breath—a nascent Fruit Position.
If nourished with a heavenly Fruit Position, Suo Huan could resurrect his homeland and ascend to True Monarch, claiming Jie Tian as his dao domain.
Yet when Miao Yin mentioned targeting Lv Yang—now infamous as Yuan Tu (Slaughter), the butcher of Sword Pavilion disciples—Suo Huan hesitated.
“Yuan Tu?” Suo Huan’s voice sharpened. “He’s the one who unleashed Heaven-Sundering Malice in the Overseas Dominion? I felt that storm—barely resisted the pull myself. He’s not someone I can touch.”
Miao Yin leaned forward. “True Monarch Feng Xue is crippled, retreating to her cave-heaven to heal. Her protection’s gone. Risk means reward, Suo Huan. Kill him, and your Ling Xu will reach culmination. Resurrecting Jie Tian won’t be a dream.”
Suo Huan fell silent, eyes darkening.
Miao Yin pressed on. “We’ve worked together long enough. You know I’ve profited from your hunts.”
Suo Huan’s lips curled. “Miao Yin, when have you ever done anything without wanting something else?”
Her gaze steadied. “I need your help to survive my Heavenly Tribulation. My Foundation-Building Mid-Stage Perfection is ready—my Celestial Vanguard and Terrestrial Sha aligned. Just the tribulation remains… and I need your Ling Xu to soften its fury. Afterward, Yuan Tu’s essence will compensate you fully. And if I survive, I’ll join you in killing him.”
A pause. Then Suo Huan shook his head. “First Yuan Tu dies. Then you enter my Fortune Ground.”
“Agreed.” She nodded. “But we seal it with an Oathbound Pact.”
“Of course.”
The tension eased. Miao Yin smiled. “Now, about our previous deal… That Heavenly Water Trigram Fusion Pill’s ingredients?”
Suo Huan chuckled. “Timing’s perfect. I’ve been tracking a target that fits—should fall into my trap soon.”
Before Miao Yin could reply, the mirror’s surface rippled violently.
“Ah… He’s here.”
The image shifted to a radiant array—a glowing dome sealing a vast sea. Waters turned rigid as stone, suppressing the raging divine powers of the being trapped within.
A thunderous roar shook the air.
A mountainous dragon erupted from the waves—Chong Ying, the True Dragon King, his scales scarred, his eyes blazing with fury.
“Suo Huan!” Chong Ying bellowed. “You dare ensnare me!?”
Suo Huan stepped into the array, mirror in hand, his smile a blade.
“Chong Ying, you’ve visited the Overseas Dominion for centuries. You know my ways.” His voice chilled the air. “What wouldn’t I dare?”
(End of Chapter)
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