Chapter 753: Departure (2)

Chapter 753: Chapter 118: Departure (2)

“Ancestor, next year when we go to Holy Beast Mountain, do you want to disclose your identity to them?” Master Chunyuan probed.

He had asked many times before, but Li Ji’an remained ambiguous.

After all, in Master Chunyuan’s eyes, being able to go to the Central Ten Domains, especially one of the top ten powers like Holy Beast Mountain, is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity.

Moreover, given his temperament, if Holy Beast Mountain knew Li Ji’an was a True Monarch rebuilding, they might favor him even more, since the Ten Thousand Laws Sect is also part of the righteous path, aligned with the Central Ten Domains.

Currently, his pills have little effect on the ancestor; the cultivation progress is slow. Going to Holy Beast Mountain, with its Upper Grade Tier Four Spirit Vein, would undoubtedly be better.

Li Ji’an heard this, a barely perceptible cold smile curved at his lips, but he simply replied indifferently, “This matter is not urgent, accompany the old man to a place.”

As he spoke, he waved his hand, clearing out the Dao Field he had secluded for over twenty years, finally ready to leave.

Master Chunyuan noticed this, felt a stir in his heart but thought nothing of it: “Alright, alright, this grandson also wishes to go out for a walk.”

Li Ji’an gave him a slight smile, released the Flying Boat, and headed towards the Floating Immortal City with him.

Two months later, the two arrived at the Five Blessings Commerce Association.

After entering the doorway, Li Ji’an took Master Chunyuan into the Underground Palace.

“Ancestor, what is this…” Master Chunyuan surveyed the Underground Palace, looking puzzled.

Li Ji’an smiled nonchalantly, “You’ve worked hard for many years making pills for this old man, today it’s time to give you a surprise.”

“Haha, you praise me too much, ancestor; this grandson merely…” Master Chunyuan’s face suddenly blossomed into a smile.

However, before he could finish speaking.

“Hmm?” Master Chunyuan’s expression changed, yet before he could react, he sensed a sharp fluctuation in Divine Sense suddenly piercing into his Sea of Consciousness.

A sharp fluctuation burst forth, like a blade stabbing directly at Master Chunyuan’s Sea of Consciousness;

Ning Sujin, hidden in the Underground Palace after receiving Li Ji’an’s message, simultaneously made a move, the light of her Primordial Spirit surged from her brow, a powerful Primordial Spirit wave followed the Divine Sense attack, colliding brutally with Master Chunyuan.

“Buzz~” Totally unprepared, Master Chunyuan’s Sea of Consciousness experienced instant, severe pain, his vision went black, and his body staggered back two steps.

Just as he tried to steady himself, Li Ji’an flipped his wrist, a golden light shot forth, forming a nimble golden snake in the air, instantly entwining his limbs— it was the Binding Dragon Cord!

Golden runes lit up subsequently, a powerful binding force spread wildly, trapping Master Chunyuan tightly, causing his Magical Power circulation to stagnate.

At the same time, Li Ji’an flicked his fingers, an Invisibility Puppet appeared behind Master Chunyuan, Nascent Soul pressure locked on him like a mountain pressing down;

Several Spirit Insects flew in, perched on his shoulders, their red mouthparts pierced his skin, crazily devouring his Magical Power.

“Ancestor, why are you doing this?” Master Chunyuan was horrified, struggling desperately, but the golden cord tightened more and more, squeezing his bones until they creaked, his Dantian’s Magical Power could not flow out.

He looked up at Li Ji’an, his eyes full of fear and confusion: “Ancestor! Why are you doing this to me? What did this grandson do wrong?”

Li Ji’an stepped forward slowly, the smile on his face had long faded, leaving only a bone-chilling coldness.

He flicked his fingers, an artifact appeared in his hand—its shaft was jet black, covered with ancient Coiled Dragon patterns, and its head was carved with a lifelike Coiled Dragon head, its whiskers drooping, faint spiritual light trickling—it was the Coiled Dragon Staff.

“Buzz!”

The Coiled Dragon Staff gently quivered, a heavy oppressive force spread outward, precisely pressing on Master Chunyuan.

Master Chunyuan felt his chest tighten, even breathing became difficult, his already frail aura instantly withered, collapsing to the ground, only able to look up in terror at Li Ji’an.

At this moment, Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit wave continued unabated, Master Chunyuan’s Sea of Consciousness surged tumultuously, his head ached fit to split;

The Spirit Insect army covered him entirely, ravenously consuming the remaining Magical Power within him;

The pressure from the Invisibility Puppet left him stiff all over, making even speaking sporadic.

“Ancestor… please… spare this grandson…” Master Chunyuan began to plead, utterly unable to comprehend why the ancestor he had diligently assisted would suddenly turn on him.

“Ancestor? Ha~” Li Ji’an sneered, his tone as cold as a knife, each word piercing the heart: “Old rogue Chunyuan, you still think I’m the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws?”

“What are you saying?” Master Chunyuan’s pupils contracted sharply, as if struck by lightning, his whole body began to tremble violently, “You’re not the ancestor reborn?”

“Of course I’m not.” Li Ji’an slowly approached, his gaze falling on his shocked old face.

“Who are you?” Master Chunyuan’s Magical Power had been entirely devoured by the Spirit Insects, knowing it was hopeless, but more unbearable than death was this consequence.

After all these years, he had dedicatedly assisted, tirelessly working for the ancestor to regain Nascent Soul True Monarch status, and now…

He abruptly spat a mouthful of blood from his heart.

“The dead need not know too much; it’s enough to end the cause and effect today.” Li Ji’an had no intention of revealing the whole story.

“No, no, let me die with understanding, I’m unwilling…” Master Chunyuan shook his head frantically, feigned madness.

Li Ji’an watched his breakdown, his eyes devoid of any ripple.

Past life’s grudge over Tier Three Little Fire Spirit, present life’s hatred from Master Jade Pill’s soul search, these blood debts are to be settled today.

He flicked his finger, pure Wood Magic Power shot forth, precisely piercing Master Chunyuan’s brow.

“Puff—”

Master Chunyuan’s body stiffened abruptly, his eyes wide open, finally powerless to sag down, his Divine Soul completely shattered, breathless.

Having resolved Master Chunyuan, Li Ji’an waved to disperse the Binding Dragon Cord, turning to Ning Sujin, his tone instantly softened: “The grievance here is settled, it’s time to leave.”

Ning Sujin stepped slowly forward, gently hugged Li Ji’an, truly missing him after fifteen years.

“Good.”

“Indeed, this abyss spiritual energy suits your Chaos Technique well, your Golden Core has grown quite a bit. If you can continue cultivating here, breaking through to Mid-stage Golden Core won’t take thirty more years.” Sensing Ning Sujin’s Magical Power aura, Li Ji’an nodded silently.

Ning Sujin’s eyes grew warm, she clasped his arm tenderly and whispered, “Husband, I’ve missed you every day for fifteen years, now finally we can leave together.”

Li Ji’an held her hand tightly, gently said, “Kept you waiting, let’s activate the teleportation array now.” They delayed no longer, left the Underground Palace side by side, headed straight to the abyss restriction breach. Frenzied Spiritual Qi came rushing, Ning Sujin immediately circulated Chaos Magical Power, conjured a light golden shield encompassing them, frenzied spiritual energy absorbed upon contact. The Red Spirit King sensed their aura, led tens of thousands of Spirit Insect swarm forward, forming a red light curtain to clear the way, isolating the chaotic Spiritual Qi flow.

Half an hour later, the two reached the bottom of the abyss, the ancient Transmission Array a hundred feet in size stood quietly. Li Ji’an waved out the Spirit Marrow from the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’ relic, embedded it accurately into the Transmission Array’s core groove, and spread two million Spirit Stones prepared in advance following the pattern. “Ready?” He turned to Ning Sujin, a pale green Magical Power emerged in his palm.

Ning Sujin nodded obediently, Chaos Magical Power surging synchronously, they joined their palms, injecting Magical Power into the Transmission Array together. Instantly, the base’s patterns brightened, purple spiritual light soared into the sky, the Transmission Array’s spatial fluctuations surged intensely, the cross-domain journey officially began.

Half an hour later, the two reached the bottom of the abyss, the ancient Transmission Array a hundred feet in size stood quietly. Li Ji’an waved out the Spirit Marrow from the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’ relic, embedded it accurately into the Transmission Array’s core groove, and spread two million Spirit Stones prepared in advance following the pattern. “Ready?” He turned to Ning Sujin, a pale green Magical Power emerged in his palm.

Ning Sujin nodded obediently, Chaos Magical Power surging synchronously, they joined their palms, injecting Magical Power into the Transmission Array together. Instantly, the base’s patterns brightened, purple spiritual light soared into the sky, the Transmission Array’s spatial fluctuations surged intensely, the cross-domain journey officially began.