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Chapter 818: The Search for the World-Transcending Disc
Chapter 818: The Search for the World-Transcending Disc
After an entire night of searching, the team members finally found some useful clues and compiled them, presenting them to Specialist Cao.
One team member reported, "The records clearly mention that Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa, in order to successfully spread his teachings abroad, had placed a precious treasure with the Palace Clan royalty for safekeeping."
The records don't explicitly state what it is, but it's said that this object can purify and dispel toxins, so it's highly likely to be the 'Ten Thousand Devourer'. This corresponds to the records we found in the maritime travelogues."
However, during the Heaven Pavilion Uprising years ago, the Palace Clan suffered a devastating fire that destroyed over two hundred years of accumulated treasures and many archives. Additionally, rebellious warriors looted the royal family's possessions and fled, making it uncertain whether this object still exists or not."
Specialist Cao finished reviewing all the records and asked, "Is there no record of the World-Transcending Disc?"
The staff member shook his head. "There's not a single relevant record."
Specialist Cao said, "Then keep searching." The staff member nodded in agreement.
Specialist Cao turned around and looked up at the statue of Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa high above. Eight hundred years ago, the Chan Religion suffered a defeat in their struggle against the Xuan Religion. The three Chan Religion's Protectors, the Upper Venerables, departed in three different directions—east, south, and west. Each of them carried two Chan Religion treasures, and Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa was one of them, possessing the 'Ten Thousand Devourer' and the 'World-Transcending Disc'.
Even though the 'Ten Thousand Devourer' is considered a treasure, its importance is relatively lower. This time, their primary focus is on finding the 'World-Transcending Disc'!
There's a rumor that Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa eventually went to the other side of the Rift, but it's unlikely he could have taken such an item with him, as it would be useless in that world.
At that moment, a voice spoke from behind, "Specialist."
Specialist Cao turned around and saw a disciple of Tranquil Dawn Pavilion, dressed in their attire, being brought forward. However, the disciple seemed to be in a poor emotional state. Upon seeing Specialist Cao, he mustered up his spirits and said, "Specialist."
Specialist Cao looked at him and asked, "How exactly did Old Shen die?"
The disciple from Tranquil Dawn Pavilion appeared somewhat dejected. "I've already informed him about the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion's internal faction that leans towards the Linakses Federation and their plan to attack him. I told him to leave quickly, but he refused. He said that this was good, as only his death could give us a direct reason to attack Tranquil Dawn Pavilion and prevent the Linakses Federation from finding an excuse to intervene."
"I couldn't persuade him, Specialist. You know that his entire family's death is related to the Linakses Federation. He's been holding onto this grudge for a long time. That night, Old Shen was killed."
Specialist Cao fell silent for a moment, then removed his hat.
The team members behind him also took off their hats, each with a solemn expression. Over the years, they had encountered such situations numerous times, and they were prepared for the worst.
"Take Old Shen's remains back, and handle the rest according to the standard procedure."
"Yes, Specialist."
Meanwhile, the search on the island continued. By noon, they had a new lead. Someone brought over a painting, which was a portrait of Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa when he left, painted by the second generation Pavilion Master. It was carefully preserved in a secret room where the portraits of past Pavilion Masters were kept, and it remained undamaged, looking as pristine as new.
Specialist Cao asked two team members to help him slowly unfold the painting. In the painting, a young Chan Religion practitioner with long hair and a handsome face held a slightly curved staff with a string of glass beads hanging from it. He was barefoot, walking towards a radiant light.
The painting captured the practitioner's posture, clothing, and details with remarkable accuracy, even showing the slightly faded areas on his old clothes where they had been washed.
Specialist Cao examined the staff for a few moments and quickly identified it as the Court Staff of the Former Imperial Court, granted to the Chan Religion. However, aside from that, the practitioner in the painting carried no other items.
The painting itself wasn't significant, but it was enough to confirm that Great Dharmabody Master Hongfa indeed did not take the 'World-Transcending Disc' with him. This object required a special vessel for containment and couldn't be casually placed anywhere.
Specialist Cao raised his head and said, "The item is most likely still on the island. Continue searching, and don't overlook any corner!"
Meanwhile, a day later, Chen Chuan's airship arrived at High Rock Island. From above, the scenery of the island was indeed impressive, featuring exotic buildings with a unique overseas style. The curved roofs were elegant and rhythmic, and between the pine trees and flowing springs, one could glimpse stone bridges and houses. Crimson blossom trees were planted throughout the island, and their petals fell onto the wet mud paths, creating a picturesque scene at every turn.
The liaison officer arranged for Specialist Cao to stay in a royal residence located at a high point on the island. After the Palace Clan left, they kept all the caretakers on the island, who now only managed their own affairs, abandoning everything else.
Although the Great Harmony government was aware of their lingering ambitions, they didn't specifically target them, as the Palace Clan's presence was still useful for the time being.
On another part of the island, in a small mansion, a well-groomed bearded elder named Chu An gazed at the wind chimes emitting a clear and pleasant sound from the eaves. He also looked at the distant, rustic stone lanterns and said to his disciple:
"Originally, there was a Rift on High Rock Island, but although it's now closed, the flowers, trees, and even the water quality on the island have been influenced by the other side for a long time, resulting in a certain kind of alteration. This has a gentle nourishing effect on cultivators and, combined with the environment, can have a doubly effective impact on fighters."
Many of the Great Generals of the Palace Clan once practiced here, and you've already absorbed a good amount of Purity. At this stage, you should pay extra attention to your spiritual cultivation."
Chu An asked, "Teacher, are Great Generals the same as Fighters?"
The elder replied, "Indeed. Only at this Vow Limit of cultivation can one possess sufficient weight and have a say. It has been this way since ancient times. Look at that building over there, currently empty. Only a Fighter can live there... Hmm?"
As he spoke, he suddenly noticed a flying boat docked on the Anchor Tower of that building. Although he couldn't see the entire scene, he was sure there was someone there.
Chu An also took a look and cautiously asked, "Teacher, is someone... living there now?"
The elder's expression turned solemn, and he said, "Indeed, the one who can live in that place should be a Fighter."
He recognized the boat and paused for a moment, then spoke with certainty, "It should be the Distant Sea Exploration Group's flying boat. I heard that in recent days, the Distant Sea Exploration Group and the Canglong Company have been negotiating with the three major Pavilions' Blade Masters overseas. Among them, the Wave Pavilion has already agreed to submit under the pressure of a Fighter from Great Prosperity. The Tranquil Pavilion's Blade Master disagreed and was consequently eliminated. The person responsible for this is the same Fighter."
Chu An's heart began to race, and he felt his breathing become difficult.
There were Fighters in the family company, and even his father showed great respect when he met them. Even his exceptionally talented older siblings would greet them politely. Every time he saw them from a distance, he felt a deep sense of oppression, so he could understand what his teacher meant by 'weight.'
He looked at that direction with envy, and at this moment, he craved strength more than ever. However, a thick sense of dissatisfaction arose in his heart because, according to his potential assessment after birth, the third limit was already his maximum. He couldn't possibly go any further, but his older siblings might still have that possibility.
His entire life seemed to have been decided at the moment of his birth.
In this moment, it seemed that due to the surge of emotions in his heart, something illusory appeared on his face, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly.
The elder was looking into the distance and didn't notice the change on his face.
After Chen Chuan descended from the flying boat, he first went to a hot spring to freshen up, then changed into a new set of clothes and arrived at a spacious stone platform. He looked down at the pink and white petals dancing in the mountains and the surging sea across the way, feeling his mood lighten considerably.
It wasn't just the scenery; as soon as he arrived on the island, he could sense a special bio field domain that seemed to easily put one into a focused state. No wonder the liaison said this place was suitable for cultivation.
It was said that the residence he was currently in was originally the abode of a Great General who served the Palace Clan, and everything was built according to Fighter specifications, with very solid materials.
He tried it out and found it to be true; such a place was indeed convenient for his training.
He came to the center of the stone platform, which was well-arranged. After adjusting his breathing, he guided the Heaven and Earth Kiln Breathing Method, slowly setting up the Great Bright Light Style stance during the deep breaths.
This time, since it wasn't his first attempt, he cultivated for over two hours before slowly retracting the stance and exhaling a mouthful of scorching breath.
Just as he was about to return to adjust and recover, he suddenly felt something, paused, and looked up at the sky, as if something there had been cut off.
Had the World Ring's rift closed?
He thought about it and recalled that Principal Yao had told him the World Ring might be sealed by early November, and the timing seemed to match.
If so, he wondered if it would affect his cultivation.
He retracted his gaze and quickly returned to the living room, where he deployed his bio field domain to isolate any external prying. Then, he drew the Snow Lady Sword and slashed at the air, creating a dazzling light that spilled out as the sword cut through.
But he could feel that after a while, the rift slowly began to close. If the rift could previously sustain one or two hours, now it could probably only last about twenty minutes. It seemed that the closure of the World Ring's rift did affect him.
But this wasn't a problem; it just required more effort. However...
He held the Snow Lady Sword horizontally in front of him and brushed the back of the blade. Previously, he thought that the Snow Lady Sword could only cut through the World Ring's rift because of the rift, but now it still worked. It seemed that the thing that had merged with the Snow Lady Sword wasn't as simple as he thought.
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