bayedsolid Chapter 145 Unrivaled (Part 2)
Chapter 145 Unrivaled (Part 2)
Li Cangwu, a powerful and mighty figure, couldn't help but tremble at this moment. Yes, he trembled!
Because he was truly starting to feel fear!
He felt no fear when Zhan Yiyuan cut out the Stone Clan creatures, no fear when the Old Blood Master was killed and the Primordial Divine Source was taken away, and even when Tiankun Zhenren was devoured and left with only a remnant spirit, he felt no fear.
But now, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Even this great figure of the Phoenix Clan was implicated in the ocean of cause and effect because of that one phoenix feather.
This nearly destroyed the entire underground palace, forcing her to sever her own karmic ties to protect herself?!
He couldn't help but wonder if the person behind Zhan Yiyuan was really just a Source Earth Master.
Even if the Origin Master is strong, can he influence the one in front of him?
"Tiankun Zhenren also suffered a backlash, leaving only a remnant spirit. The old Blood Master was also killed using the Origin Array. We speculate that behind that Zhan Yiyuan, there is an Origin Master who has comprehended cause and effect..."
He began to report, but his words were weak and feeble, because he hardly dared to believe the speculation.
As expected, the woman sitting on the ice throne simply shook her head calmly: "No."
She witnessed the boiling of the entire ocean of cause and effect, saw the towering tsunami and surging waves, and saw the chain of cause and effect order collapse one after another... Such a scene could not have been caused by any kind of causal technique.
No matter how powerful the art of cause and effect is, it can only stir up a few fleeting waves in the ocean of cause and effect. But a person who truly possesses boundless cause and effect can make the ocean of cause and effect tremble with just a glance!
But in this world, is there such a person?
If such a person were to truly be born, perhaps this life would indeed undergo unspeakable changes?
She thought for a moment and then said, "Go find me something he has touched before."
"I'd like to see where he really stands."
She originally wanted Li Cangwu and the others to retrieve a strand of Li Lan's hair or a piece of her personal clothing, but that would directly touch upon the cause and effect, which she was somewhat wary of. Therefore, she decided to retrieve something that could be used for transmigration, which would be safer.
Upon hearing this, Li Cangwu nodded repeatedly: "Yes!"
Zhan Yiyuan has come into contact with quite a few things, such as the raw stones he has cut and the stone knives he has held.
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Not long after, he emerged from the underground palace.
"Fifth Ancestor, how is it? Has that person agreed to help eliminate the War Origin?"
Li Daoling asked expectantly.
"Shut up!"
Li Cangwu's face paled slightly. "Pass down the order: unless I give the order, no one is allowed to attack the alien source without authorization. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"
He was genuinely worried. If Zhan Yiyuan really had someone behind him who could rival the one in the underground palace, then the Li family... might really be in deep trouble.
Li Daoling was dumbfounded.
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On the other side, the Sun Moon Sect and the Sword Sect jointly held a grand banquet, inviting major forces from the Northern Frontier, creating a lively atmosphere.
Firstly, to celebrate the birth of the Primordial Divine Source, and secondly, to discuss various important matters concerning the fight against the Gray Mist.
Li Lan naturally became a guest of honor.
"Young friend, your contribution in retrieving the Primordial Divine Source for the Northern Frontier is immeasurable! The Sun Moon Sect, the Sword Sect, the Zhan Clan, and many other forces have offered you 100,000 catties of Immortal Source!"
Cao Yueshu personally delivered a generous gift!
100,000 catties of immortal essence!
Upon hearing this number, the entire audience erupted in cheers!
"Ten thousand catties of immortal essence! That's enough to make a mid-level immortal clan prosper for hundreds of years!"
"It's an astronomical price, but compared to what he cut out, it's nothing."
"Indeed, if the Primordial Divine Source were valued in terms of Immortal Source, it would probably be worth tens of millions of catties... It's immeasurable. This kind of return is just a drop in the ocean compared to its contribution to the battle against the alien source."
Everyone spoke up, filled with emotion.
"Furthermore, I present my young friend with a Northern Heaven Token, which is universally recognized in the Northern Frontier!"
In addition to 100,000 catties of immortal essence, there is also an ancient white bone token!
"The Northern Heaven Decree has been born?"
"This decree is a revered item in our Northern Frontier. It can only be granted to those who have made unparalleled contributions to the entire Northern Frontier. Wherever this decree goes, all forces must show it utmost respect!"
"It's not unreasonable for Zhan Yiyuan to offer up a portion of the Primordial Divine Source in exchange for this item."
There was much discussion in the room, with expressions of envy and admiration in everyone's eyes.
Li Lan calmly accepted the 100,000 jin of Immortal Essence and the Northern Heaven Token.
He gave the Primordial Divine Source to the Sun Moon Sect and the Sword Sect for no particular purpose, but only to promote a war. However, since there was a reward, he would not refuse it.
After all, he does lack resources right now.
"Young friend, your contribution is immense! Please have a drink!"
"Young friend, are you married? My clan has a beautiful daughter, about the same age as you..."
"Young friend, our clan's Holy Lord wishes to invite you and Senior Duan Tian to visit our clan..."
The guests flocked to toast Li Lan, creating a lively atmosphere. Some even brought their clan's most prized daughters, hoping to marry Li Lan, turning what should have been a war-themed event into a concubine selection ceremony.
Faced with the celestial maidens and holy maidens from various powerful forces, Li Lan almost wanted to say, "Let's get a new batch..."
"First there was Tu Tianlong, and now there's Zhan Yiyuan. There are just too many monsters in this world!"
Meanwhile, a young genius exclaimed in amazement that this person was actually Zhan Changsheng, a genius of the Zhan clan!
With the alliance formed in the Northern Frontier, geniuses from various factions naturally came to witness the spectacle.
"In an era of great strife and chaos, anomalies arise all the time; how can one predict them?"
The Immaculate Monk calmly said, "Those like Zhan Yiyuan and Tu Tianlong are not the same kind of people as us. The karma they bear is immense."
"That being said, when these monstrous talents reign supreme, we are truly overshadowed, with no hope of ever rising above them..."
Another genius sighed.
Zhan Yiyuan was unparalleled in his prowess, no less than Tu Tianlong back then. The most disheartened were the younger generation in the Northern Frontier who were being suffocated by the pressure!
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"Without your strong support, young friend, we would not be in this situation of fighting today."
When Sect Leader Luo Yan arrived in person, everyone else dispersed. Her beautiful eyes were full of admiration. "Young friend, would you mind moving in for a chat?"
Li Lan then followed the leader of the Luo Yan sect into the garden. The leader of the Luo Yan sect asked, "May I ask which master you are, young friend?"
Clearly, both the Sun Moon Sect and the Sword Sect, like the Li family, believed that Li Lan must have a powerful expert behind him.
"There are indeed a few senior figures,"
Li Lan pondered for a moment and said, "One of them asked me to pass something on to the sect leader."
After saying that, he took out a jade pendant and handed it to the leader of the Luo Yan sect.
The jade pendant was pure white, but stained with a spot of crimson blood. It contained a moon disc within, making it quite extraordinary.
Upon seeing the jade pendant, Sect Leader Luo Yan was immediately taken aback, looking at Li Lan in disbelief and exclaiming, "He's still alive?!"
This jade pendant is a legacy item of the Sun Moon Sect. Generally, it is only passed down to the "Embracing the Sun Star Position" of the Sun Moon Sect. After the protector of the sect is selected, the protector will take charge of it.
A thousand years ago, the protector of the faith, Luo Tian Da Sheng, took this item to the Wan Yuan Mountain Range and never returned; the item also disappeared.
Now, it has actually happened again...
That senior has long since passed away.
Li Lan let out a soft sigh.
The Great Sage Luo Tian is still cultivating inside the Ten Thousand Yuan Mountain Range, but his whereabouts cannot be known to the outside world at this time.
Upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashed in the eyes of Sect Leader Luo Yan, and she sighed, "What a pity, what a pity! Thank you, young friend Zhan!"
She now understood Li Lan's true identity.
In the world today, there are only two people who have entered the Ten Thousand Yuan Mountain Range and come out alive...
One of them was Tu Tianlong, who had passed the Dragon-Slaying Platform.
The other is the Sword Saint Dugu Yibai, who was rescued by Tu Tianlong.
Only these two people could possibly obtain this item.
She was already feeling a bit emotional. Who would have thought that Tu Tianlong, who stirred up the world in the Sinful State and rescued Dugu Jiansheng by going through the Dragon-Slaying Platform alone, was the same person as Zhan Yiyuan, who turned the tide in the Northern Emperor City and single-handedly promoted the overall war situation!
This young man, though so young, has already achieved astonishing feats!
“There’s one more thing,”
Li Lan suddenly said, "That senior has perfected the Sun, Moon and Stars Technique and left behind a legacy. His last words stated that a position in the Sun and Moon Sect's Embracing Yang Star Position could be given to him."
He then took out a jade slip and handed it to the Luo Yan Sect Leader, saying, "This skill can only be passed on to those at the Baoyang Star position; others are not allowed to cultivate it."
The leader of the Luo Yan Sect accepted the gifts with both hands, his expression extremely solemn. He said, "I will never forget the kindness shown to my Sun Moon Sect by the Great Sage Luo Tian and my young friend. Rest assured, this item and the jade pendant will definitely be delivered to Shangguan Xiaoxiao."
"Young friend, is there anything the Sun Moon Sect can do to help you?"
The jade pendant and the cultivation technique... this favor is too great.
There was even a bond of mutual assistance in the gambling industry!
"And asks for nothing,"
Li Lan smiled and said, "I only know Xiao Xiao once, so please take care of her for me, Sect Leader."
Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Luo Yan's heart stirred!
Cao Yueshu had previously reported that there seemed to be feelings between Tu Tianlong and Shangguan Xiaoxiao, but she didn't quite believe it. Now it seems that it is true.
Furthermore, since the Sun Moon Sect and Tu Tianlong have no connection, could Tu Tianlong's strong support be related to Shangguan Xiaoxiao?
"Please rest assured, young master, Luo Yan has taken note of this matter."
She had already made up her mind that from now on, the resources and other support given to Shangguan Xiaoxiao must be upgraded to a higher level!
"The Old Man of Broken Sky has arrived!"
At this moment, the host suddenly spoke up in a loud voice.
The entire venue erupted in cheers!
"The divine strategist has arrived!"
"Go and greet them quickly!"
"He actually came in person! So many people had tried to find him but couldn't..."
Countless people turned their heads to look, and Sect Leader Luo Yan said, "Since a great master has arrived, Luo Yan will go to greet him first, and then we will chat later."
She then walked out together with the Sword Sect's powerful figure, the Broken Sword Immortal.
The old man, Duan Tian, strode in with an imposing and majestic air, truly like a peerless master on his journey. The young Taoist boy beside him seemed somewhat intimidated, as if he had never seen such a grand scene before.
"The presence of divinely ordained experts is truly an honor to our humble abode."
Cao Yueshu stepped forward personally and said, "These two are respectively our sect leader, True Person Luo Yan, and the Sword Sect's great master, Immortal Broken Sword!"
The old man who had been very arrogant and enjoying everyone's admiration suddenly felt a little apprehensive upon hearing the introduction.
These are two truly powerful beings.
"Um... I greet the two great masters!"
He bowed.
"Fellow Daoist, please come in. We are discussing how to initiate the war today and are seeking your guidance!"
Luo Yan Zhenren smiled faintly.
"You're too kind, you're too kind!"
Old Daoist Duan Tian reluctantly agreed, saying, "You two great masters, please go ahead and do your work. I'll take a look around first."
True Person Luo Yan and Immortal Broken Sword did not force the issue, as they both knew that the Heavenly Calculator acted strangely and was difficult to fathom.
As the old man with broken sky walked into the crowd, people from all directions immediately surrounded him, their enthusiasm was palpable.
“Disciple, we have met so many kindred spirits today. Come, come, let’s take out all the treasured Heavenly Secrets Inheritance Copper Coins and distribute them to everyone…”
Soon, he returned to his old ways and started selling "counterfeit money" on the spot. Among the crowd around him were celebrities from various powerful groups. How could they not tell the difference between real and fake money? At this moment, they didn't care about anything else and bought one each, thus forming a good relationship.
In a short time, the master and apprentice had already made a fortune.
"There are so many people here who are destined to meet you, and they are all advocates of war. It is indeed a matter of fate... Since that is the case, I will tell you all the divination I have performed today regarding the situation in the northern frontier."
At this moment, the old Taoist finally stroked his beard and smiled, and everyone immediately listened intently.
"An anomaly is imminent. We must form an array without delay, or something terrible will happen, and the gray fog will invade!"
These words startled everyone present.
Even Li Lan was taken aback, but he instantly realized that this was probably not the prophecy of the Old Man of Broken Sky, but a warning from the Sword Saint!
Sword Saint is a figure of great stature, and now he observes the situation in the Northern Frontier with a detached eye, possessing the clearest understanding of the situation.
He must have discovered something, so he sent the Old Man of Broken Sky to inform everyone.
Thank you!
Both the Broken Sword Immortal and the Sect Leader Luo Yan were startled. This diviner was indeed remarkable, for he actually knew that they would use the Primordial Divine Source to form an array.
His warning was certainly true, and the leader of the Luo Yan sect immediately said, "Fellow Daoists, please follow me into the hall to discuss matters!"
Experts from various factions rose and entered. Li Lan and Old Man Duan Tian were also invited, but Li Lan declined.
The rest can be left to the Sword Sect and the Sun Moon Sect.
"Thank you for the Heavenly Secret Copper Coins, Senior."
Li Lan returned the half copper coin to the old man who had broken the sky.
He wasn't entirely sure how to handle the old man who had broken through the heavens. This old fellow, if you called him a fraudster, he actually did have the Heavenly Secret Coin; if you called him a master, he was just a conman who did nothing but swindle and cheat...
"No rush, no rush. Pay me back when you've collected enough interest."
The old man who broke the sky waved his hands repeatedly.
"Interest?"
Li Lan was stunned.
“This copper coin of mine helped you achieve such great success, which is a matter of cause and effect... I won’t take more from you. I’ll lend you half a copper coin, and you can return a whole one to me.”
His eyes lit up.
Li Lan: "..."
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"It's settled then. Head to the border immediately and use the Primordial Divine Source to construct a protective array!"
Inside the main hall, the Sun Moon Sect, the Sword Sect, and even major powers such as the Qin Clan, the Zhu Clan, and the Zhan Clan had reached a consensus. Even the Li Clan had come, though they remained silent.
Head to the border immediately and construct the grand formation!
At the same time, various forces need to draw on their elite troops to form the Northern Frontier Army.
"Report—"
At this moment, an urgent report arrived: "Unusual activity at the border! A strange army has attacked, and Zhenmo Pass has been breached!"
The news shocked everyone present!
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