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Chapter 264: The Deal with Suo Huan
Chapter 264: The Deal with Suo Huan
Though Suo Huan’s unexpected appearance as a formidable True Man was startling, Lv Yang remained calm. For one, he was surrounded by a protective force of thousands. Nearby stood another asset—Miao Yin, the Bright Heaven’s Chosen.
As a fellow Celestial Demon, Suo Huan shared Lv Yang’s plight. Both were hunted by the Myriad Martial Realm’s native factions, making them natural allies. Moreover, Lv Yang had discerned Suo Huan’s stance. When Miao Yin’s True Man had been slain, Suo Huan had merely watched without intervening—a clear sign he had no intention of entangling himself in Lv Yang’s affairs. If he had refrained from acting then, it was unlikely he would turn hostile now.
‘So, he sold out Miao Yin?’
At this thought, Lv Yang’s brow lifted slightly. He cast a probing glance at Suo Huan and asked cautiously, “Senior, are you one of the Holy Sect’s True Men?”
Suo Huan’s expression froze at the words, his face twisting as if insulted. What did this young fellow mean by calling him a Holy Sect True Man?
“I am Suo Huan, a Free Cultivator of the Overseas Dominion,” he replied evenly, deliberately adopting an egalitarian tone. “I had merely intended to do a fellow cultivator a favor.”
“Despicable! A Celestial Demon dares to act so brazenly?”
Before Suo Huan could respond, Chen Anmin’s thunderous roar cut through the tension. Glaring at Suo Huan, he bristled with open hostility.
Suo Huan’s smile remained unshaken, but Lv Yang’s expression turned icy. He fixed Chen Anmin with a stare. “Fall back and regroup the forces. I need to speak with this Celestial Demon.”
“But—” Chen Anmin’s protest died in his throat as Lv Yang’s gaze hardened. A single guttural sound from Lv Yang sent him stumbling backward in fear.
After all, this force was Lv Yang’s creation. His authority was unquestionable, even to Chen Anmin. Yet as Chen Anmin retreated, his eyes flickered with resentment. Gazing at his own radiant Fate Star—the mark of his Bright Heaven’s Chosen status—he seethed inwardly.
Observing this, Lv Yang’s expression darkened.
Meanwhile, Suo Huan smiled. “What say you? If willing, I can ensure your safe departure from this place.”
“No need,” Lv Yang replied after a pause, shaking his head. “Your kindness is appreciated, but I have my own plans. I’ll not trouble you for a favor.”
“A shame,” Suo Huan said, unfazed. He shifted gears smoothly. “Then let us discuss another matter entirely.”
Intrigued, Lv Yang waited as Suo Huan continued, “I seek details of Chongguang’s methods—how he pursued the Golden Path.” He studied Lv Yang intently. “As Chongguang’s former confidant, you survived the Fortune Ground unscathed while others had their karmic fortune drained dry. Even that fool Miao Yin was not spared. This cannot be mere chance. I am eager to learn why.”
This was one of Suo Huan’s chief motives for coming. For late-stage or perfected True Men, the Golden Path’s secrets were the most coveted treasures—accessible only through rare fortune or destiny.
“Long ago, my Golden Path was granted by the Huan Xu Realm itself before its collapse,” Suo Huan explained. “But the Huan Xu Realm had only formed a rudimentary Fruit Position. Though I refined its techniques over centuries, errors persisted. Escaping the Jie Tian, I’ve spent 600 years mending them—but I remain incomplete.”
He paused, his voice tinged with bitterness. “Chongguang, backed by a True Monarch, could perfect his path directly. I have no such patron. I must rely on borrowed wisdom.”
Even a marginal gain in his chances would justify this pursuit. Suo Huan bowed deeply. “Name your price. In the Overseas Dominion, I’ve amassed considerable resources. Need you Breakthrough to Late Foundation Building, I can assist.”
With a flick of his hand, a radiant halo appeared behind his head, projecting a vision: the Ling Xu Fortune Ground. Among its ruins and decay lurked a whisper of survival.
“This Fortune Ground holds the secret to mitigating calamities,” Suo Huan said earnestly. “Breakthrough here, and you’ll reduce the Heavenly Tribulation’s wrath by at least a third.”
This was both a trade and a gesture—a calculated gamble. He had heard of Lv Yang from True Monarchs Zengcai Qiluo and Qingcheng Feixue. With two True Monarchs already favoring him, gaining Lv Yang’s goodwill was a shrewd move. Miao Yin’s death was no misfortune, Suo Huan mused. Provoking such a figure was her folly. I’d court him if I could!
Lv Yang saw through this reasoning. A Free Cultivator of such caliber… Most struggled to reach mid-stage Foundation Building, yet Suo Huan had mastered the late stage and sought the Golden Path—a rarity. Nodding respectfully, Lv Yang replied, “The Fortune Ground is unnecessary for now. If you insist, a token gesture will suffice.”
Suo Huan’s smile faltered. A token? He means to take everything! Yet he laughed, his eyes gleaming. “I’ve some skill in artifact forging. Allow me to craft a Spirit Treasure tailored to you.”
Lv Yang’s eyebrows lifted. Until now, he had wielded borrowed treasures—competent but lacking in harmony. A personalized Spirit Treasure, attuned to its master, could amplify a cultivator’s divine abilities and evolve alongside them, becoming a legendary artifact.
Suo Huan’s offer was calculated. Seeing Lv Yang’s interest, he stepped back. “I’ll prepare my forge. Once ready, you may visit. When the treasure is complete, you may inscribe Chongguang’s secrets for me.”
“Deal,” Lv Yang agreed. “Then I’ll trouble you, Senior.”
With a polite bow, Suo Huan’s form faded, leaving no trace of his True Man aura.
‘Suo Huan…’ Lv Yang mused, analyzing the enigma. Before he could dwell further, Chen Anmin’s voice cut in—a suppressed roar of frustration.
“Master, how could you let a Celestial Demon go free!?”
Turning, Lv Yang faced Chen Anmin’s blazing fury, the Bright Heaven’s Chosen radiance burning behind him.
(End of Chapter)
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