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Chapter 456: Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine
Chapter 456: Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine
These words rang true.
However, they would sound more convincing without the hesitant expression that preceded them.
Cui Hao let out a cold laugh, his gaze indifferent as he stared at the woman before him.
"..."
Ye Wenxuan dodged his gaze.
She did want to live.
And she didn't feel any affinity left with the group from Nanyang Sect.
The reason she didn't speak up was that her instincts were telling her that offending Shen Yi would only lead to an even worse fate. Even her position as an executor might not be able to protect her.
It was an intuition that defied logic.
But she had always followed her instincts, and even if it hadn't brought her any great fortune, at least it had kept her alive until now.
"Whatever."
Cui Hao withdrew his gaze and turned back inside, casually taking out a jade slip to contact the elders.
After a moment, he seemed to have received a response, and he strode out, tossing the storage bag onto the table.
He offered a slight apologetic smile to Zheng Qian, "Apologies, but the Red-eyed Dark Phoenix's essence blood is in short supply and must be prioritized for our sect's disciples. We truly are unable to assist your allied sect."
"You're full of it!" Zheng Qian's expression turned serious, "Tell me, which disciple... forget disciples, which Outer Elder would be willing to exchange heavenly treasures for this? Could it be that a certain personal disciple has monopolized all the essence blood?"
"Indeed." Cui Hao retracted his smile, "Are you going to ask which personal disciple next? Executor Zheng, you're quite bold."
Elder Liu's intentions were clear—whether or not the Nanyang Sect needed it, as long as they didn't give any, there wouldn't be any problems.
If they really wanted it, let that young master Shen come and get it himself. He wouldn't even need to bring anything for an exchange; a mere word would suffice.
"I didn't mean it that way." Zheng Qian furrowed her brows.
"It doesn't matter."
Cui Hao turned around and looked at the dejected Ye Wenxuan as a smile returned to his face, "Our sect's Red-eyed Dark Phoenix essence blood is to be awarded to the most diligent executor, such as our friend Ye here."
After speaking, he casually threw a jade slip over, "Get this matter settled, and you'll be rewarded with two portions of essence blood. If you add these treasures, exchanging for five portions would be more than enough. You'll also be granted the position of executor—this is the elder's promise. But if you can't get it done, don't bother coming back."
"Me?"
Ye Wenxuan was taken aback as she caught the jade slip.
"Where have you seen an executor who doesn't go on errands? Am I right?" Cui Hao said calmly, "You can choose how many executors to help you with this task, or even ask the Outer Elders for assistance. We only care about the results."
Since she couldn't forget about the Nanyang Sect, there was no need to curry favor with the Sky Sword Sect.
This was an opportunity for the elder to get rid of this troublesome person.
"Who can I find..."
Ye Wenxuan froze, completely stunned. She had just arrived and had only been doing tasks for Cui Hao, so she didn't know anyone else.
She closed her eyes to sense the contents of the jade slip and soon exclaimed in surprise, "Rebellion suppression? A fifth-layer Returning Void cultivator?"
This wasn't giving her an opportunity at all.
It was clearly forcing her to choose between death and leaving.
"Alright, enough chatter." Cui Hao spread his hands, but his peripheral vision caught sight of Zheng Qian's quiet departure, and the corners of his lips twitched upwards.
Was she going to report this? Could there be an unexpected gain?
Whether it was to push the Clear Moon Sect into a pit or lure that Shen clansman into one, it would be a great achievement either way.
"..."
Zheng Qian left the Sky Sword Sect's Executor Hall and relayed the entire conversation using the jade slip, "Yes, it can be exchanged for five portions. What does Sect Master Shen think?"
The person on the other end of the jade slip pondered for a long while.
Finally, a single word came through.
"Good."
Hearing this, Zheng Qian smacked her lips. Was he serious?
This was about rebellion suppression.
Although it was said to be a fifth-layer Returning Void cultivator, who knew what other monsters were lurking behind the rebels.
Was Sect Master Shen overconfident or truly desperate for essence blood?
However, since the other party had already agreed...
Zheng Qian shook her head and removed the soundproofing art. She re-entered the Executor Hall and saw the dazed woman, reaching out to pat her shoulder, "What's wrong?"
"I..." Ye Wenxuan looked at Zheng Qian, who clearly knew what was going on, and her expression became even more stiff.
She even regretted eavesdropping earlier.
Before, even if she couldn't become an executor, she could still get by in the Sky Sword Sect without any problems.
But if she were really kicked out, that would be a miserable fate.
"What's the rush?"
Zheng Qian smiled and then turned her gaze to Cui Hao, saying word for word, "Didn't he say he only cares about the results? I'll take on this task! Prepare five portions of essence blood for me, Auntie Zheng. If there's even one missing, I'll go straight to the elders to file a complaint."
"Be my guest."
Cui Hao spread his palms, but he was thrilled inside.
A mere Zheng Qian dared to speak so boldly; it was obvious that Liu Shiqian had intervened.
This White Jade Capital elder was quite the daredevil.
"Notify me when you're about to depart."
Zheng Qian released Ye Wenxuan's shoulder and turned to leave the Executor Hall with a casual air.
Using her peripheral vision, she glanced back.
Once she was out of Cui Hao's sight, she quickly hurried away, escaping from the Sky Sword Sect in a disheveled state.
Oh no, I've made a big show this time!
But... it felt pretty good.
Zheng Qian patted her chest, her expression complex as she wondered how she had managed to get herself into this situation again.
Forget it, let's see how many helpers Sect Master Shen can gather first.
...
Inside the Nanyang Sect's Ancestral Hall.
Li Xuanqing looked at Shen Yi, who had put down the jade slip, and asked curiously, "What happened?"
He noticed that the young sect master seemed to be quite busy.
Without holding back, Shen Yi shared the details of the Heaven-Phoenix Undying True Body.
Li Xuanqing listened quietly, then lifted his gaze and said, "I've met Chi Yang Xianzi a few times. She's also a fire-attributed bird demon incarnate, but I'm not sure if she's still in Hongze... I'm afraid I can't be of much help this time."
"It's fine, I'll give it a try," Shen Yi replied, gathering his thoughts. He had anticipated that the Sky Sword Sect would make things difficult, especially after he left the Nanyang Sect.
Among the Nan Hong Seven, the Sky Sword Sect had been the most decisive in their intentions, practically wearing their desire for the Nanyang treasure land on their sleeves.
"However, I've dabbled in the Spirit Physique Art before. I found it too time-consuming and not very useful, so I gave up on it. If you're interested, I can teach it to you."
Li Xuanqing extended his finger, seeing that Shen Yi didn't intend to refuse. He gently tapped Shen Yi's brow.
Only when that wisp of spiritual light unfurled in his mind did Shen Yi's expression change.
He had thought that Xuanqing would transmit a single technique, but instead, the other man imparted all his insights and understandings.
This was far more terrifying than simply teaching a technique.
Li Xuanqing retracted his finger, and his already stiff eyes turned even more wooden. "What were we just talking about... Oh, right, you're about to leave."
"..."
Witnessing this, Shen Yi suddenly recalled the previous incident where Xuanqing had casually gifted him the Chaos Purple Qi.
It seemed that Xuanqing had used some secret art to store his foundation within the wooden body, allowing him to extract it at will.
Could it be that Xuanqing had forgotten this technique as a result?
"Thank you, Senior Xuanqing," Shen Yi said, bowing his hands in gratitude without saying more.
"You're welcome. Did I give you something?" Li Xuanqing asked, a hint of warmth in his smile. However, there was a tinge of melancholy in his tone.
"Why?" Shen Yi rarely took the initiative to inquire about others' affairs, but this time, he turned to look at Li Xuanqing.
"Because... the heavens are too high, and I can't reach them... Under the heavens, everything is useless," Li Xuanqing replied, as if recalling some unpleasant memory. He covered his forehead with his hand, and his voice turned hoarse. "I want to take revenge..."
He stopped mid-sentence, suddenly clearing his mind, and added with a hint of fear, "No, I don't want to."
"Alright."
Shen Yi was touched, but he also sensed that this matter seemed quite significant.
He nodded slightly, deciding to refrain from prying further. He reminded himself to avoid using the Nanyang Sect's name when going out in the future, as it tended to attract trouble.
Shen Yi stood up, bid farewell to Xuanqing, and strode out of the Ancestral Hall.
He then opened the panel and his breath caught at the new prompt.
[Return to Void (Spirit). Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine: Uninitiated]
Glancing at the remaining demon longevity, Shen Yi felt a tinge of anxiety.
[Remaining Demon Longevity: 149,000 years]
Fortunately, he still had the insights and experiences gifted by Xuanqing.
Shen Yi closed his eyes to assimilate them.
He nodded thoughtfully, understanding the technique better now.
It was a set of fist and palm techniques to be used in conjunction with the Spirit Physique Art.
Hmm... the rest was a bit unclear.
However, it seemed that Li Xuanqing hadn't delved too deeply into this art, only scratching the surface before giving up.
Indeed, true peak cultivators were acutely aware of what they needed and what paths to pursue.
Fortunately, Shen Yi had the Fist and Palm Proficiency talent.
This was one of his few areas of expertise.
With this in mind, Shen Yi casually flew to a cliff peak, sat down cross-legged, and immersed himself in the howling mountain winds.
He channeled the remaining demon longevity into this new technique, the Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine.
With Xuanqing's insights, he could save one demon treasure crystal this time.
[In the first year, you begin to digest the insights about Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine in your mind. The abstruse understanding makes your head swell and even induces nausea.]
Shen Yi's expression shifted, and he felt a sudden dullness in his chest.
This was the first time the panel's feedback had come so quickly and intensely.
Recently, he had been spending his demon longevity on the suppressing stone and demon soul, so it had been a while since he'd experienced such a sensation.
The numbers on the panel rapidly decreased.
Shen Yi's face grew paler.
The so-called Great Dao Fifty, Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine, minus one.
This set of fist and palm techniques strived for perfection, leading the enemy on a futile chase for that elusive one, ultimately trapping them in a pre-prepared snare.
And in this world, nothing was more elusive than the pursuit of "perfection."
This technique aimed too high, which was why it had caught Xuanqing's attention. However, upon entering the initial stages, Xuanqing realized it was an extremely foolish path, and so he abandoned it.
But Shen Yi wasn't picky.
To him, as long as the grade was high, it had to be a good thing.
As for how to cultivate it, he left it entirely to the demon longevity to figure out.
[At 29,000 years, you finally break through this technique to the Initiated realm with the insights in your mind. Your understanding of fist and palm techniques has improved.]
[Return to Void (Spirit). Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine: Initiated]
Shen Yi swallowed, adjusting his breathing as he immersed himself in that wondrous state.
He directly converged a demon treasure crystal and continued to decipher the art.
It wasn't that difficult; with enough time, anything was achievable.
(End of Chapter)
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