Chapter 936: Chapter 656: Killed with a Single Palm
Mystic Sky Alliance experts are spread throughout the world.
Lu Chenzhou sent someone to the Qingyun Realm to fetch something.
Soon, news came through.
Indeed, there are treasures.
One billion mid-grade Primordial Stones, twelve high-grade Primordial Stones, and fourteen Seventh Rank and above inheritance secret techniques.
Lu Chenzhou left half to Qingyunzi’s Daoist Heritage.
There’s also a good array, and the Seventh Rank top grade spiritual weapon Myriad Sword Shining Dragon Armor, carried personally by Qingyunzi.
The most valuable is this armor.
Although it’s just Seventh Rank top grade, it can be listed on the Spiritual Weapon List.
It’s worth noting that many Eighth Rank spiritual weapons don’t make the list; Purple Thunder Armor, a defensive spiritual weapon, is only ranked 98th, still behind the Myriad Sword Shining Dragon Armor, due to its strong growth potential, enabling it to swallow rare metals or dragon scales of Eighth Rank dragon clan creatures for self-tempering upgrades.
"Qingyunzi, rest assured and go. I will avenge you." Lu Chenzhou said.
"Thank you, young friend. Although I cannot be your contemporary in this life, witnessing such a person in the Three Thousand Worlds leaves no regrets. If you see Kunxu Ancestor, please offer my respects and thanks for the guidance in the past."
"I will."
Qingyunzi departed.
One generation’s Dao Pioneering Master, quietly leaving the stage.
Lu Chenzhou sighed inwardly.
"The cultivation path is fraught with hardships."
He couldn’t imagine the feeling of dying from betrayal by the sect he cared most for.
"A master is like a father... a betrayer deserves death!"
...
On this day.
"Alliance Hierarch, someone is requesting an audience."
"Who?"
"They claim to be the Black Boat Envoy."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chenzhou looked up.
"Black Boat Ancestor?"
...
In the Ruins Sea, two uneasy figures paced, waiting for that man to emerge.
"Husband, don’t be too apprehensive. We have little enmity with Alliance Hierarch Lu, just express a good attitude and admit fault to Yaochi Immortal. After all, we are Eighth Realm experts; with the resurrection of gods and the decline of Great Universe experts, Mystic Sky Alliance needs people like us. Alliance Hierarch Lu is mindful of the bigger picture and won’t be too harsh with us."
"I hope so."
As the two were anxious.
Laughter was heard.
"I didn’t expect it to be you two from Star Constellation Sea. Why are you the Black Boat Envoy?"
Lu Chenzhou smiled as he approached.
Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.
Unexpectedly, the two proactively came to him.
The two elders from Star Constellation quickly bowed and saluted.
"Greetings, Alliance Hierarch!"
"To inform Alliance Hierarch, Star Constellation Elders once saw potential in us and had taken us as registered disciples."
"Once? So not anymore?"
Lu Chenzhou asked with a smile.
"Uh... but we are still working for Black Boat Ancestor. We’re here this time to present a congratulatory gift on behalf of Black Boat Ancestor, congratulating Alliance Hierarch for Eighth Realm."
The beautiful lady giggled, her eyes even swirling with a hint of autumn light, causing those nearby to glow faintly green.
The middle-aged man coughed and laughed, "Alliance Hierarch has become an Eighth Realm within a century, a testament to unparalleled achievement! We’ve long wanted to visit but were tied up with Ancestor’s affairs. Here is the congratulatory gift from Black Boat Ancestor."
Lu Chenzhou took it, discovering it was various bottles and jars filled with colorful liquids, emitting powerful auras from Seventh Rank to Third Step.
In one jar’s liquid, he seemed to see a mini Kunpeng swimming through Ruins Sea.
"Kunpeng Essence Blood?"
Lu Chenzhou’s eyes sharpened.
Kunpeng, top-level True Spirit.
Black Boat Ancestor actually has such good things.
Rumors outside say that this person has been collecting powerful and exotic True Spirit descendants, it seems true.
To subdue Third Step Kunpeng descendants, Black Boat Ancestor has some tricks, seemingly presenting a congratulatory gift while also showcasing strength.
"Befriend me? And also warn me not to pay attention to her?" Lu Chenzhou mused inwardly.
In addition to Kunpeng, Lu Chenzhou saw True Spirit Essence Blood of Gu Diao, Mang Elephant, Wind Thunder Golden Peng, Xuan Turtle, all things he needed, totaling over a dozen kinds, valued close to a thousand high-grade Primordial Stones.
Impressive abundance.
"I won’t be polite. I’ll personally visit Destruction Island when I have the chance."
Lu Chenzhou said with a smile.
"Haha, you’re welcome." The beautiful lady smiled, her eyes curved, "Oh yes, there’s another item, this flying sword. We obtained it accidentally during travel and heard it’s one of the Seven Swords of the ancient Sky Leaving Sword Immortal. Given Mystic Sky Alliance’s Hanhai Seven Sons are skilled in Sword Dao and have already gathered six swords, we’re offering this to complete the Seven Sons’ reunion of legendary swords."
The beautiful lady showed a reluctant expression.
"Although this sword has accompanied us for long, Alliance Hierarch needs it more than us. For the overall situation, please accept it."
The middle-aged man said solemnly.
Lu Chenzhou took the flying sword and nodded, "Indeed I need it." Then he turned his tone, asking with a smile: "Did you really get this sword during travel?"
"Yes."
"Alliance Hierarch, what is the meaning of this?"
Star Constellation Elders asked in confusion.
"Have you seen this item before?"
Lu Chenzhou suddenly took out the Myriad Sword Shining Dragon Armor, and the Star Constellation Elders’ expressions changed slightly, which he noticed.
"Qingyunzi accepted you as disciples, but you killed your own master to seize treasures. This flying sword originally belonged to Qingyunzi. Am I correct?"
The middle-aged couple’s expressions changed several times. Qingyunzi had always been a thorn in their hearts. Facing the pressure of Lu Chenzhou, a top-level expert, they wanted to lie, but in the end, opened their mouths and helplessly said:
"Alas... We were also forced."
Lu Chenzhou said, "Tell me the full story honestly and swear by the Dao oath that your words are true, otherwise, you will remain here forever. You once tried to kill my friend Yaochi Immortal. Under emotional and logical grounds, I have reason to kill you." So far, Lu Chenzhou had only heard Qingyunzi’s side of the story and needed to verify it.
The middle-aged man transmitted his voice to the beautiful woman.
"Madam, shall we fight back? This Lu Chenzhou is too overbearing and meddlesome."
The middle-aged beautiful woman said:
"Together, we are only at the First Step strength of old, how can we contend with him? Better to confess and let him decide, for now, it seems that the Alliance Hierarch has probably learned about the inheritance and truth from Qingyunzi and seeks revenge for him."
The Star Constellation Elders were filled with regret.
Originally, it was to present a congratulatory gift.
Unexpectedly, it turned into offering their own heads.
Thus, the two swore by the Dao oath and told Lu Chenzhou the situation. They were locals of Kunxu, who became disciples of Qingyunzi after reaching the Seventh Realm. However, they coveted Qingyunzi’s treasures and inheritance. Qingyunzi, as a master, nearing his end, refused to pass these to them, wanting to secretly leave them for his hometown world, which bred resentment in their hearts. They then initiated contact with Black Boat Ancestor and planned to kill Qingyunzi.
Overall, there were discrepancies with Qingyunzi’s description, but the two were indeed rebellious disciples who killed their master!
"Please, Alliance Hierarch, show mercy. I am willing to join Mystic Sky, serve diligently, and even closely follow you to make amends," the beautiful woman quickly said.
She glanced at the middle-aged man, saying, "It was my husband who suggested it initially; I was unwilling, but he coerced me using the Dual Cultivation Technique. If the Alliance Hierarch is willing to take me in, I am willing to pass on the Dual Cultivation Technique to you, and we shall cultivate the Dao together!"
"You... you..."
The middle-aged man was too angry to speak.
Lu Chenzhou shook his head, disinclined to explain anything, slapped his palm, conjuring a Prisoner Demon Hand Seal enveloping the two.
"Alliance Hierarch, you can’t kill me. I am the Black Boat Envoy, killing me would offend Black Boat."
The beautiful woman’s eyes widened immensely.
"Alliance Hierarch, consider the bigger picture! The revival of the gods is imminent, I also have Eighth Realm combat power."
The middle-aged man also panicked.
Surrounding them, the Dragon and Phoenix Dominator, Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign, and the Hanhai Sect Lord watched silently. Initially, the Hanhai Sect Lord wanted to plead on their behalf, but upon hearing they had once attempted to kill Yaochi Immortal, he felt it would be best for them to die.
"Alliance Hierarch, why not make them swear a Dao oath to become slaves of Mystic Sky Alliance? Killing them is a pity," the bald giant man said.
Lu Chenzhou shook his head, saying, "Those who can betray their master and easily betray their partner can’t be trusted even if they swear a Dao oath. Such scum are better off dead."
He gripped tightly.
The two Eighth Realm were crushed together, their bodies finally annihilated into a cloud of blood mist.
Two resentful souls surfaced.
"Black Boat won’t spare you."
"You’re too arrogant."
After absorbing the souls’ nutrients, the Five Elements Dao, now at the Seventh Rank, grew significantly. One of them cultivated the Water Dao, the other the Fire Dao.
[You have acquired Divine Power·Yin Yang Mutual Aid]
[Dao Divine Power·Yin Yang Mutual Aid (Water Fire)]
[Quality: Mid-grade·Twenty-Four Patterns]
[Level: Basic (Eighth Realm)]
[Divine Power Introduction: Dual Cultivation Divine Ability...]
Lu Chenzhou was slightly stunned.
"What kind of thing is this?"
He, a Pure Yang Martial Artist more rare than a panda at a hundred years old, what use does he have for Dual Cultivation Divine Ability?
"However, the effect is indeed good. The intersection of Taiyin power and pure Yang power can accelerate the growth of Qi-Blood, truly tempting for those of ordinary aptitude, but unnecessary for my comprehension."
Dual Cultivation, after all, is a lesser path.
After digesting the memory fragments of the shameless couple, Lu Chenzhou knew that the Ninth Rank Wood Whisker Tiger Essence Blood had already been offered to Black Boat Ancestor, who then bestowed it upon a Black Tiger under his command, allowing it to rise to the Eighth Realm.
"There was no Wood Whisker Tiger Essence Blood in the congratulatory gifts, seems Black Boat Ancestor still held back a hand. She knows I possess Transformation Divine Ability, if I obtained Ninth Rank Essence Blood, it would severely threaten her safety. She doesn’t know, I already have a kind of Ninth Rank Essence Blood."
The Golden Horned King Beast Blood obtained on the Dragon Transformation Ancient Road, which Lu Chenzhou had yet to use, could transform into a King Beast through the "Six Nine Profound Skill" he established, pushing his power infinitely close to that of Great Power.
The Star Constellation Elders’ spoils were also decent.
Combined, they were worth two hundred High Grade Primordial Stones.
"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch."
Yaochi Immortal appeared unannounced.
She wished for the couple to die, but if Lu Chenzhou had spared them for the greater good, she would have had no objection.
"Let’s go back."
Lu Chenzhou returned to Aurora Palace.
Now, all that remains is to see how Black Boat will respond.
He wasn’t afraid of them turning hostile.
"So satisfying, to slap two Eighth Realms to death, Alliance Hierarch, you’re awesome," the bald giant man laughed heartily.
Though he could defeat the Star Constellation Elders, to resolve it so easily required the might of a Supreme Treasure.
"By the way, do you have any spare dragon scales?" Lu Chenzhou took out the Myriad Sword Shining Dragon Armor and asked with a smile.