Chapter 2310 - 2283: Hand Over the Four Symbols Ring?

"That’s right."

Ji Xingyun said flatly, "It’s indeed located in Shennongjia."

"Mr. Ji, I still don’t quite understand. Since the Qi Refiner’s Grave is located in Shennongjia, why has it remained undiscovered despite so many years passing? What exactly is the reason?"

Lu Tianxing’s face was filled with curiosity. The depths of Shennongjia might be fraught with dangers for ordinary people, but for martial artists, it’s like their backyard, devoid of any peril. Shennongjia is certainly vast, yet after all these years, martial artists should have been able to scour it thoroughly. Why then has it remained undiscovered all these years?

"Have you heard of the Eight Formation Diagram?" Ji Xingyun glanced at Lu Tianxing and said.

"I have heard of it."

Lu Tianxing nodded and said, "Legend has it that during the Three Kingdoms Period, Zhuge Kongming devised the Eight Formation Diagram to fend off the Eastern Wu general Lu Xun, preventing him from invading Shu. Anyone entering the formation would feel enveloped by clouds and mist, with a sky dark and earth dim, and the sounds of thousands of soldiers and horns shouting, causing them to recoil in fear."

"Mr. Ji, are you suggesting that the Qi Refiner’s Grave is shrouded by the Eight Formation Diagram?"

"No."

Ji Xingyun shook his head and said, "The Eight Formation Diagram is a formation. Similarly, the Qi Refiner’s Grave is concealed by a formation, and the Four Symbols Ring is said to be a map, but it’s better understood as the key to breaking the formation. As long as you gather four Four Symbols Rings, you can enter the Qi Refiner’s Grave. However, I advise you not to open this grave; even if you gather all four rings, you must not open this grave."

"Why not?"

"The Qi Refiner’s Grave contains wealth as vast as a nation. Whoever or whatever power claims it can elevate an ordinary person to form a top-tier force. What’s more, it holds a power unrivaled in this world."

In this world, three things can drive people mad with desire: money, power, and strength. Possessing just one can make you a cut above the rest. But the Qi Refiner’s Grave contains all three: money and strength, which at first seem like merely two things, but when you wield strength, are you afraid of lacking influence?

Ji Xingyun looked at Lu Tianxing and slowly spoke, "Even though the legend of the Qi Refiner hasn’t been proven, nor has it been verified, the scariest thing in this world is human greed. When the Qi Refiner’s Grave was opened years ago, purple vapor spread for three hundred miles. If it weren’t for the four major families’ power keeping it in check, China would have been swept with a devastating storm. Even so, countless families launched attacks against the four families, and it was thanks to the foundations of these four families that they could barely suppress those frenzied families."

"Yet, that period was still filled with bloodshed, with numerous aristocratic families disappearing without a trace. If you wish to open the Qi Refiner’s Grave, do you think you can withstand the assault of so many families?"

"Mr. Ji, are you suggesting that I hand over the Four Symbols Ring and let them fight over it?"

In a moment, Lu Tianxing grasped the true meaning behind Ji Xingyun’s words.

"What’s wrong with that?"

Ji Xingyun looked at Lu Tianxing and retorted, "There are countless people who want the Four Symbols Ring you possess, but they are only held back by your power, hence their cautiousness. Moreover, you hold the Creation Source Technique, which has packs of wolves watching you intently. If you don’t give up the Four Symbols Ring, you will surely be surrounded by enemies, but if you do hand it over!"

Lu Tianxing was taken aback for a moment.

"If you hand over the Four Symbols Ring, won’t it be better to let them fight each other? This way, your pressure will be considerably eased. After all, compared to the Creation Source Technique, the allure of invincible power and immense wealth is clearly greater, isn’t it?"

"Mr. Ji, are you here as a mediator?" Lu Tianxing looked at Ji Xingyun and spoke seriously.

Ji Xingyun shook his head, "Don’t misunderstand, I’m merely pointing out a path for you. It’s up to you whether you choose to walk it, it’s your freedom. Besides, you needn’t worry that I harbor any designs on the Four Symbols Ring. Back then, the four great families all suffered losses, I don’t intend to repeat history, nor to involve more innocent people in losing their lives. This wasn’t my original intention, the Huaxia Martial Artists Circle can’t endure such turmoil anymore."

After hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing fell into silence, choosing not to speak.

Though he didn’t speak, Lu Tianxing had to admit in his heart that Ji Xingyun’s words made a lot of sense. Because of the Creation Source Technique and the Four Symbols Ring, he could be said to be besieged and beset on all sides, surrounded by formidable enemies.

But if he followed Ji Xingyun’s advice and threw out the Four Symbols Ring, although it wouldn’t guarantee complete safety, it would at least alleviate his current crisis. For now, Heavenly God wouldn’t act against him, since Heavenly God’s target is primarily the Four Symbols Ring and secondly him.

If he discarded the Four Symbols Ring, Heavenly God wouldn’t choose to act against him before entering the Qi Refiner’s Grave and obtaining its contents, and he could fully concentrate on dealing with Tang Qingyun. However, using this method to resolve his crisis truly doesn’t match his style.

"You don’t want to hand over the Four Symbols Ring?" Ji Xingyun suddenly said, looking at Lu Tianxing.

"Hand it over? This is mine, why should I give it away?"

Upon hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, the corner of Lu Tianxing’s mouth suddenly curved slightly, forming a bloodthirsty smile, "Mr. Ji, you mentioned that when the Qi Refiner’s Grave opens, the purple vapor stretches for three hundred miles?"

"That’s right."

Although slightly puzzled by Lu Tianxing’s words, Ji Xingyun still nodded immediately.

Then, Ji Xingyun noticed the fleeting bloodthirsty smile at the corner of Lu Tianxing’s mouth and suddenly realized what Lu Tianxing intended to do. With a heavy tone, he said, "Lu Family kid, don’t mess around."

"Mr. Ji, you’ve figured out what I want to do?" Lu Tianxing smiled as he looked at Ji Xingyun.

"Lu Family kid, you’d better not mess around; you can’t bear the consequences."

Ji Xingyun’s voice suddenly changed, and his previously gentle face became unprecedentedly stern, "You want to use the Qi Refiner’s Grave to lure all the experts in, let them kill each other, and clear all obstacles for yourself. Though understandable, every leader of a major force is not a fool. Once they figure it out, you’re doomed—even with the Lu Family and numerous forces behind you, you will find it hard to escape death, Lu Family kid, do you understand my meaning?"

PS: I was wrong, I was really wrong, never to schedule updates again, I was wrong!!!