Chapter 520: Inform Shen Lingxuan, Her Husband is Here

Chapter 520: Inform Shen Lingxuan, Her Husband is Here

"Young Master, but I have...four legs!" exclaimed the tiger, perched on Chen Kangbao's shoulder, its roar sending shivers down his spine. Chen's fear propelled him to run even faster, as if propelled by a rocket booster.

"Oh," said Qi Yuan, his finger pointing at the tiger. The roaring tiger instantly changed its posture, shifting its front paws from Chen's shoulder to bite down on his belt buckle.

In an instant, the carriage was pulled by six legs instead of four.

The carriage sped off, leaving a trail of dust as it headed towards the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss.

Along the way, it attracted many curious glances and light laughter.

...

As night fell, a mountain inn glowed with bright lights.

The old wooden railing, weathered and worn, was coated with a thick layer of paint, concealing the bloodstains beneath.

Upon closer inspection, one could see numerous sword marks on the railing.

The inn was located in a remote area, often frequented by few travelers.

Now, it bustled with activity as many had come from outside Ning Kingdom.

The once arrogant owner of the black inn, seeing so many Armament Masters, hunched over and made his first honest business transaction.

"Everyone, with the emergence of the Sacred Artifact Embryo, do any of you have useful information to share?" asked a goat-bearded elder, his eyes sharp and alert, a gourd hanging from his waist.

"Since the Wine Grandmaster has spoken, let's not hide anything. Share what you know so we can explore the ruins together. Otherwise, if more Celestial Rank Armament Masters arrive, we won't even get a sip of soup," said an elder from Ancient Thunder Gate.

He was a grandmaster who specialized in defense and was unmatched in his skills.

"Indeed, this ruin is extremely bizarre. Not only is it difficult to enter, but even inside, there are all sorts of strange occurrences that make one's scalp tingle," said another Armament Master.

"The Demonic Spirits inside are numerous, similar to the Spirit Nurturing Ground of Thorn Blood!"

"Yesterday, Grandmaster Wu Gen, an Earth Rank Apex Armament Master, charged into the ruins. He thought nothing could harm him, but suddenly, a clay puppet appeared and stabbed him to death with a spear," said another, their voice filled with dread.

The mention of the clay puppet caused unease among those present.

Grandmasters like Wu Gen were Earth Rank Apex Armament Masters. If they followed Qi Yuan's plan and trained diligently, they might even reach the Celestial Rank.

Yet, they were killed by a mere clay puppet. Who among them wouldn't feel fear?

"This ruin is extremely dangerous. Even Earth Rank Armament Masters might not be able to protect themselves. Only Celestial Rank Armament Masters can sweep through it," said an elder, his voice filled with helplessness.

As Earth Rank Apex Armament Masters, they were once the undisputed rulers of their territories, commanding respect and fear.

But in the ruins ahead, they couldn't even ensure their own safety.

"Such a dangerous ruin, I've never encountered in my life," said another.

"Yes, usually, a dangerous place would have a powerful Demonic Spirit guarding it, and at most, a hundred of its kind.

But this ruin is different. Just the discovered Demonic Spirits number in the hundreds, it's truly bizarre!"

The Armament Masters present had witnessed many scenes, but this was something they had never heard of.

They fell into deep thought, some furrowing their brows, others closing their eyes.

"I have some thoughts about this ruin," said an old woman, her voice raspy, drawing everyone's attention.

"Do you know what the Origin Secret Essentials recorded? On that day, darkness fell, and Wuying Jin Di descended."

The fewer the words, the greater the matter.

The Armament Masters' faces paled at her words.

"Could it be...a Wuying Jin Di?"

"There are still Wuying Jin Di in this world!"

Many of the Earth Rank Armament Masters felt a sense of foreboding.

In Qingshan Realm, there were no Demonic Spirits before.

One day, darkness fell, and Wuying Jin Di descended, turning many areas into Wuying Jin Di.

At first, no one took it seriously, thinking it was a minor accident.

But within the Wuying Jin Di, terrifying creatures were born—Demonic Spirits! The disaster spread, and countless Demonic Spirits emerged endlessly, wreaking havoc on mortals.

The mortal realm became a living hell.

Within a short time, Qingshan Realm's population decreased by more than two-thirds.

The casualties were countless.

Only when the foreign coalition arrived did they help Qingshan Realm suppress and eliminate the Wuying Jin Di.

The ten Wuying Jin Di were all destroyed, and the Demonic Spirit tide vanished.

However, Demonic Spirits took root in Qingshan Realm, and new ones were born periodically.

"If this is Wuying Jin Di...only the legendary Divine Rank Armament Masters can sweep them away!"

The Earth Rank Armament Masters were horrified.

"Rest assured, even if this ruin is Wuying Jin Di, it's a broken one. Otherwise, we'd all be dead by now!"

"Yes, if it were a complete Wuying Jin Di, Ning Kingdom and Ink Mountain Country would've been destroyed long ago!"

"If this is Wuying Jin Di...the benefits inside must be tempting!"

Many Armament Masters had their own thoughts.

They might not get the Sacred Artifact Embryo, but if they managed to obtain other precious items, it would still be a huge profit.

"Since this is Wuying Jin Di, the danger is definitely greater than we imagined!"

The Armament Masters' hearts raced.

If that's the case, even if we encounter a Divine Rank Armament General, we won't be completely helpless and unable to resist."

"Yes, let's form teams."

The Earth Rank Armament Generals present were quick-witted and immediately started forming teams with great enthusiasm.

Tu Sihai was also in the inn, teaming up with a few old acquaintances.

"Alas, we're all quite capable, but it's a pity we don't have a top-tier Grandmaster," said a charming young woman, her words filled with allure.

"There are only a few top-tier Grandmasters, and they're not familiar with us. Why would they team up with us?" said the one-eyed old man with a sinister tone.

"As long as we don't encounter a Divine Rank Armament General, we should be fine if we're careful with our strength."

The remaining two were a pair of twin brothers who had just entered the Earth Rank Armament General Apex. Despite this, they shared a strong mental connection, and their combined strength was formidable.

"With the Heisha Brothers here, we're not weak either. We should be fine," Tu Sihai said thoughtfully, though he still felt a bit disappointed that the top-tier Grandmasters they knew hadn't shown up this time.

As for the others, they didn't dare to cooperate with strangers, and those top-tier Grandmasters might not be willing to work with them anyway.

Nearly a hundred Earth Rank Armament Generals gathered and formed teams.

Just then, a sound resembling horse hooves suddenly came from the distance.

They saw an old man frantically running while pulling a horse, drenched in sweat.

Behind him, a tiger was biting onto his pants belt.

The scene was both comical and bizarre, attracting the attention of the Armament Generals.

At that moment, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing a handsome face that made the women exclaim in surprise.

The young man waved his hand, and the tiger in front of him immediately transformed into a small bird and flew into his sleeve.

The Earth Rank Armament Generals present were all surprised by this scene.

"What a handsome and pretty young man!"

"This... is an illusion technique. How is he so strong?"

When Tu Sihai saw the newcomer, his face showed surprise, "Qi... Qi brother."

"You know him?" The charming young woman licked her lips, "Such a young and vibrant body."

"He... is no ordinary man." Tu Sihai recalled how Qi Yuan had swallowed the Spirit Body Puppet and still felt some apprehension.

But wasn't Qi Yuan uninterested? Why is he here now?

Just then, the carriage stopped, and the young man stepped out.

He scanned the Armament Generals present and said loudly, "Who is Mo Shankaong? Get out here and die! How dare you bully my wife? I, the proud son-in-law, am not someone you can bully!"

Although a son-in-law might be bullied, it was by family members.

Bullied by outsiders?

No way, I'd be speechless.

His voice resonated, reaching the crowd.

There were too many people, and Qi Yuan was too lazy to search for Mo Shankaong one by one.

As for Shen Lingxuan, he didn't need to look to know she wasn't there.

The Earth Rank Armament Generals' faces changed slightly. Some looked like they were enjoying the show, while others frowned, thinking Qi Yuan was too bold and flamboyant.

"Grandpa Mo Shankaong is here!" A loud voice echoed, and a tall man with a purple golden hammer appeared. He wore an open robe, exposing his round belly, and an intimidating aura emanated from him.

"This young man is quite bold, daring to provoke Mo Shankaong. Mo Shankaong is an old-school Grandmaster, only slightly weaker than the top-tier Grandmasters."

Qi Yuan glanced at the tall man and shook his head, "You're Mo Shankaong, but I'm looking for Mo Sankaong, not you. Mo Sankaong is a Grandmaster."

"You're calling me a Grandmaster!" Mo Shankaong glared, his anger burning, "Kid, take my hammer!"

A sonic boom sounded, and the giant hammer's afterimage flickered as Mo Shankaong soared into the sky, his hammer strike powerful.

The hammer's might was overwhelming, enough to split mountains and rocks! Even an ordinary Earth Rank Armament General would be injured by this strike.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan's expression remained unchanged.

"Your hammer is useless."

He extended his tender white palm and lightly tapped the hammer.

Boom!

Instantly, an indescribable force surged through the hammer, striking Mo Shankaong's arm.

Mo Shankaong's massive body staggered and flew seven meters backward.

This scene shocked all the Armament Generals present.

"He blocked Mo Shankaong's hammer with his palm? Is his hand made of iron?"

"He defeated Mo Shankaong in one move, and he doesn't even have the Heaven and Man as One state. How can he be so powerful?"

Not far away, Tu Sihai also took a deep breath, his expression flickering, "Qi brother is so strong!"

Although he had seen Qi Yuan swallow the Spirit Body Puppet, he didn't have high hopes for Qi Yuan's strength.

He's too young, at most just reaching the Earth Rank Armament General Apex.

But he's even stronger than the top-tier Grandmasters here.

If he didn't have the Heaven and Man as One state, everyone here would have thought he was a Divine Rank Armament General.

At that moment, Qi Yuan took a step forward, looked at the fallen Mo Shankaong, and said calmly, "Now, can we talk properly?"

Mo Shankaong wiped the blood from his mouth, and his previous ferocity disappeared.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. With my strength, I'm not even worthy to be your opponent, young master."

Mo Shankaong, with his temperamental personality, became quite talkative.

"I thought you had some backbone and would boldly declare, 'I did it.'" Qi Yuan said casually.

Sometimes, when Qi Yuan was falsely accused, he was too lazy to prove his innocence. He'd simply kill the accuser and say, "I did it. What are you going to do about it?"

Of course, the situation here is different, it's all a misunderstanding.

"Let's drop this matter." Qi Yuan couldn't be bothered to deal with Mo Shankaong, he scanned the crowd, "If anyone has news of the old eunuch Mo Sankaong, you can tell me, and I will certainly reward you handsomely."

As for Shen Lingxuan?

Shen Lingxuan had come here to avoid trouble, so she would definitely hide her identity and wouldn't be easy to find.

It's unlikely that asking these people would yield any results.

The people present looked at each other, none of them had seen the old eunuch Mo Sankaong.

As for Mo Shankaong, he felt embarrassed, realizing that they weren't looking for him after all.

After about five breaths of silence, a weak voice spoke up: "The person you mentioned, could it be an old man with a high-pitched voice and no beard..."

Wang Dao gathered his courage and spoke up.

He had just broken through to the Earth Rank and had come here to seize an opportunity.

However, his strength was meager, and up until now, no one had teamed up with him. If he entered recklessly, he feared he would meet a terrible end.

Nevertheless, he couldn't leave either, as he had a hidden ailment. If he didn't take this chance, he wouldn't last long.

So, he finally plucked up the courage to speak.

"You're probably talking about him." Qi Yuan said.

In the nearby countries, there was no tradition of eunuchs cultivating, so this high-pitched voice likely belonged to the Mo Sankaong Qi Yuan was looking for.

"Where is he?" Qi Yuan asked.

He wanted to find Bai Yueguang, who didn't like bathing, and kill him.

Killing Mo Sankaong would not only increase his experience points but also allow him to plunder his Heaven and Man as One ability.

Wang Dao immediately recalled that figure, his eyes filled with intense dread.

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Although that person had concealed their aura, even the unintentional aura they emitted was startling, indicating at least a top-tier Grandmaster.

If not for his hidden ailment, he wouldn't have gotten involved in such a dispute between powerful figures.

One wrong move could lead to his body being shattered into pieces.

"Senior, that person entered through the seventeenth black gate in the northeast direction of the ruins." Wang Dao answered truthfully.

"What do you want?" Qi Yuan, confirming that Wang Dao wasn't lying, prepared to search for Mo Sankaong.

"I want..." Wang Dao clenched his teeth, "If it's convenient for you, can you take me with you when you enter the ruins? If you can protect me, I..."

Since they were both going to die anyway, he had to take a chance.

"Is that all?" Qi Yuan's eyes flashed with a complex expression.

He finished speaking and glanced at Tu Sihai, who wasn't far away.

"Old Tu, do you want to team up with me? I owe you a favor, and this is my chance to repay it." Qi Yuan extended an invitation.

He didn't like the feeling of owing people favors.

Tu Sihai's eyes lit up, and he was about to agree.

Their team lacked a top-tier Grandmaster, and this Qi Yuan seemed even more powerful than one.

The blind old man beside them spoke up, "Old Tu, that Mo Sankaong might be trouble. If you get involved..."

His thoughts were clearly complex, and he had considered many things.

He even felt that Qi Yuan's invitation might be a way to use their strength against Mo Sankaong.

After so many years, the blind old man didn't trust many people.

"Don't worry, Mo Sankaong is nothing. Once we find him, I can suppress him with ease." Qi Yuan said softly, his voice filled with confidence.

The charming young woman smiled sweetly, "If you join us, we would be delighted."

"Sure." The Heisha brothers nodded simultaneously.

The blind old man didn't say anything further.

Tu Sihai's eyes lit up, and he was about to agree. Their team lacked a top-tier Grandmaster, and this Qi Yuan seemed even more powerful.

The blind old man beside them spoke up, "Old Tu, that Mo Sankaong might be trouble. If you get involved..."

His thoughts were clearly complex, and he had considered many things. He even felt that Qi Yuan's invitation might be a way to use their strength against Mo Sankaong.

After so many years, the blind old man didn't trust many people.

"Don't worry, Mo Sankaong is nothing. Once we find him, I can suppress him with ease." Qi Yuan said softly, his voice filled with confidence.

The charming young woman smiled sweetly, "If you join us, we would be delighted."

"Sure." The Heisha brothers nodded simultaneously.

The blind old man didn't say anything further.

Tu Sihai's eyes lit up, and he was about to agree. Their team lacked a top-tier Grandmaster, and this Qi Yuan seemed even more powerful.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you're safe." Qi Yuan said confidently.

He finished speaking and suddenly looked at all the Armament Masters present.

"Everyone, can you help me with something?"

He waved his hand, and dozens of silver notes flew out.

Each silver note had a striking amount of ten thousand taels.

Seeing this, the Armament Masters present took a deep breath.

This guy was truly rich!

Even a top-tier Grandmaster wouldn't have such a vast fortune.

The fact that this young man had so much silver indicated that he carried even more.

Even the charming young woman's gaze towards Qi Yuan was filled with admiration.

Many women directly sent him flirtatious glances.

If it weren't for his request, he would have accused them of sexual harassment!

"Please, go ahead."

The others, having witnessed Qi Yuan's strength, were naturally respectful.

"When you enter the ruins and encounter others, regardless of gender, tell them: Shen Lingxuan, your man has come to find you, so don't be afraid." Qi Yuan spoke, demonstrating his wealth, "If you help me with this, these ten thousand taels of silver are yours."

Ten thousand taels of silver was a decent income for an Earth Rank Armament Master.

Now, they only needed to deliver a message, and each person would earn ten thousand taels of silver. Wasn't that too profitable?

This Qi Yuan was truly... foolish and rich.

Many Armament Masters were astonished.

Tu Sihai, recalling Qi Yuan's previous actions, wasn't surprised by their unusual behavior. They had always acted strangely.

"Sure." Many Armament Masters responded, and the silver notes flew into their hands.

Only three Earth Rank Armament Masters didn't participate, as they clearly preferred to avoid trouble.

"Since you've taken the money, you must do as I say, or else..." Qi Yuan's expression remained calm, and suddenly, his hand moved slightly.

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Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky with a whoosh, landing on the ground with a thud.

It was an emaciated old man, his face contorted in disbelief. A scar appeared on his forehead, running from top to bottom, and his aura gradually weakened until he eventually died.

"Stealing is illegal, and stealing from me is a triple offense!" Qi Yuan's voice was calm.

The Earth Rank Armament Generals present all showed signs of apprehension.

They knew that Qi Yuan was demonstrating his strength and power to them.

But the effect was indeed impressive.

"That was Xianyun Su... killed with just one move!"

"He's a top-tier Grandmaster!"

"His speed is incredible, and he's the best at concealing his presence. We didn't even notice him!"

"With such strength... even a Celestial Rank Armament General might not be a match for him without achieving the unity of heaven and man!"

"How did he cultivate to such a level?"

Everyone present was astonished.

As for Tu Sihai, a gleam of excitement appeared in his eyes.

Is this Qi brother too strong? It seems like there won't be any issues on this trip to the ruins.

Wang Dao's face lit up with delight. The stronger Qi Yuan was, the more secure he would feel.

"Let's go find that old eunuch, Mo San Kong," Qi Yuan said casually.

"Okay."

The five-person squad didn't hesitate and followed him immediately.

Wang Dao also hurriedly trailed behind Qi Yuan.

At this moment, Tu Sihai couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked, "Brother Qi, is the Shen Lingxuan you're looking for the Yin Essence Body from the Heavenly Sect?"

"Mhm," Qi Yuan nodded.

"It's her? She's here? Brother Qi, by doing this, you might be putting her in danger."

After all, she's a Yin Essence Body. If others find out, the consequences..."

"Don't worry, she's my nominal wife. How could she not have some skills?" Qi Yuan had met Shen Lingxuan twice.

Shen Lingxuan's true strength was far more formidable than what she had shown.

Even Mo San Kong might find it difficult to capture her.

Her purpose for entering the ruins might be something else, or perhaps she was trying to avoid exposing her strength and attracting the attention of the Raksha Kingdom's Celestial Rank experts.

"Little brother, ask them to send a sound transmission for you. Even if they tell Shen girl about this, you won't know, and even if she hears it, she won't know where you are," the charming young woman expressed her confusion.

Seeing that Qi Yuan was looking for his wife, she stopped her flirting and started acting pure.

"This... it's too complicated to explain," Qi Yuan said casually, "To put it simply... I have technology."

Were the silver bills really just silver bills?

Qi Yuan was a master of transformation, and he possessed the technology of the Star-Crossing Ship.

Tampering with the silver bills was child's play.

As long as they saw Shen Lingxuan, Qi Yuan would quickly know and locate her.

No matter how good Shen Lingxuan's disguise was, it could deceive these Earth Rank Armament Generals, but it couldn't fool Qi Yuan's technology.

The technology on the Star-Crossing Ship seemed to have the same origin as the ancient ruins of the One Clan.

That ancient One Clan ruin had a formidable background, and even the Yang Deities were nothing compared to it.

In terms of foundation, Qi Yuan estimated that it was far more powerful than the Immortal Realm.

After all, even the Yin Divine Beings were like malnourished infants.

"Technology... what is this?" Everyone present was a little dazed, unfamiliar with this term.

"Technology... is another path to enlightenment," Qi Yuan replied, sharing his insight.

The stronger he became, the deeper his insights.

The Immortal Dao's immortal arts, the myriad paths, and technology... were all paths to enlightenment.

Each path, when followed to its end, was likely to be exceptionally terrifying.

...

Meanwhile, within the ruins, in a sealed, narrow room.

Shen Lingxuan wore a black dress, exuding a chilling aura of Yin and coldness.

Her delicate brows were tightly furrowed, and in front of her, a wooden box was opened, revealing a diary.

She carefully read through the diary.

"Today, they came looking for me again... I wanted to refuse, but the compensation they offered was something I couldn't turn down. For the sake of my poor child's safe birth, I must win against them!"

"Today, Liu Mei learned a new dish, and it tasted great."

"I met a blind artisan, the most talented artisan I've ever seen. I was ordered to invite him to join us, but he refused."

"I don't know if this is right or wrong, but I have no other choice... Once the Chaotic Star Domain is destroyed, the Qingshan Realm... will also be shrouded in darkness."

"Can it succeed? Can it?"

"Can the fragments of the Light Treasure really be created?"

"Divine Enlightenment of Light, will the deities... truly protect us?"

"It's begun, there's no turning back. Either I die... or the Light Treasure appears, or... I die, and the deities remain unawakened."

Within the diary, a record was kept.

Shen Lingxuan carefully read through it, her eyes showing neither sadness nor joy.

After an unknown amount of time, she closed the diary and sighed deeply, "As expected, Master Qi has trained to create fragments of the Light Treasure. Was it worth it?"

She gazed at the ruins ahead and sighed softly.

"Failure..."

(Chapter End)

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