Chapter 1904 - 206: Return of the True Spirit, Inquiry into the Truth! (2)

Upon hearing these words, Ji Minghao’s eyes narrowed.

Asking questions to the dead was far beyond what he had anticipated.

Then, his gaze fell upon the Human Emperor Sword in his hand.

This sword had been lost to the world for countless years.

Now that it reemerged, it fell into the hands of the second best under the heavens, the Yellow Heaven Taoist.

Previously, Ji Xuan had personally ventured out, but returned injured and helpless.

But now, with the arrival of Wang Yu, the Nine Heavens Immortal Envoy, he effortlessly retrieved the Human Emperor Sword along his journey, restoring it to Ji Minghao.

At this moment, Ji Minghao felt a newfound appreciation for the power of the Upper Three Days.

"How much longer is needed?" Ji Minghao asked.

"There’s no need to rush, Your Majesty, it should be soon!" Wang Yu replied.

As his words fell, Wang Yu smiled faintly and said no more.

Ji Minghao’s gaze also fell upon Wang Yu’s two attendants.

His eyes were contemplative, watching the gathering specks of spiritual light.

Time passed slowly.

About half an incense stick later.

The attendant holding the Ancient Mirror suddenly stopped his actions, put down the mirror, and turned to bow towards Wang Yu.

"Young Master, there are no more scattered True Spirits here."

The other attendant also ceased his actions and faced Wang Yu.

"Young Master, something is amiss."

"What is it?" Wang Yu inquired.

"Young Master, the number of True Spirits is somewhat insufficient, it might lead to failure," said the attendant holding the ceramic figurine.

"Insufficient?" Wang Yu’s expression was surprised.

"Yes, Young Master!" The attendant with the ceramic figurine nodded and continued, "Young Master, this subordinate suspects that the one who did it may have harnessed the power of the river."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu’s eyes suddenly narrowed, his expression turning exceptionally grave.

"Are you saying that the one who acted might have harnessed the power of time?"

"Indeed!" The attendant holding the ceramic figurine nodded.

Hearing this, Wang Yu’s expression grew even heavier.

"To harness the power of the River of Time, it’s beyond the Human World, could it be that someone from those two places made a move?" he muttered aloud.

At this moment, Ji Minghao also absorbed these words into his mind.

Five Elements Heaven, Biyou Heaven!

These two terms immediately surfaced in his mind.

The so-called Upper Three Days.

Refer to the Nine Heavens, Five Elements Heaven, and Biyou Heaven.

Excluding these three, no matter how strong the Cave Heaven Blessed Land, it cannot be called the Upper Three Days.

"Regardless of that, let’s give it a try!" Wang Yu refocused and said.

"Yes, Young Master!" replied the attendant with the ceramic figurine.

Then, he pinched a spell, droplets of fresh blood gathered at his fingertips, and then dripped into the hand of the ceramic figurine.

As the blood dripped, the previously lifeless ceramic figurine trembled slightly.

Lines of light appeared on its surface, circulating.

In the next moment, the ceramic figurine floated into the air, filled with light and shadow.

In an instant.

A phantom figure suspended above the ground.

"Uncle Wang!!" Ji Minghao exclaimed as he saw the figure.

At this moment, the figure also slowly focused its attention on Ji Minghao.

Suddenly.

The figure started to disperse, showing signs of shattering.

"Quick! Your Majesty, quickly ask who struck!" Wang Yu’s face changed instantly upon seeing this, hurriedly reminding him.

"Uncle Wang, tell me quickly, who killed you!" Ji Minghao spoke.

Upon hearing this, the phantom figure hesitated for a moment.

It looked at Ji Minghao and paused momentarily.

Then slowly shook its head.

In the next moment.

The light shattered, and the figure instantly vanished.

Afterward, the ceramic figurine fell from mid-air.

The attendant immediately reached out and caught it.

"Master Wang Yu, what just happened?" Ji Minghao inquired.

"It’s very simple," Wang Yu began, continuing, "Though the True Spirit was insufficient just now, it was still a success, allowing your Uncle Wang to return briefly. However, he is unwilling to reveal the perpetrator’s name, or perhaps he’s afraid to say it! He possibly doesn’t want you to embark on a path of vengeance that leads to a dead end."

Wang Yu slowly shared his analysis, expressing his inner speculations.

Hearing this, Ji Minghao’s eyes flickered, his expression musing.

"Why would Uncle Wang not dare to speak?" Ji Minghao asked further.

"Your Majesty, you surely know the answer!" Wang Yu chuckled softly.

Then continued, "It’s obvious that in your Uncle Wang’s eyes, the perpetrator’s strength far exceeds what you can withstand. Revealing the perpetrator would mean confronting that person directly, and evidently, your Uncle Wang doesn’t wish for you to reach that point."

Upon hearing these words, Ji Minghao fell silent, his fingers absent-mindedly stroking the sword scabbard.

After a long time, Ji Minghao slowly lifted his head, looking at Wang Yu with a complicated expression.

"Master Wang Yu, you said earlier that the perpetrator harnessed the power of the River of Time, a means beyond the Human World. Do you think the culprit is someone from the Upper Three Days?"

Wang Yu shook his head slightly: "I dare not conclude! How Your Majesty thinks is up to you! At the very least, this should clear me of suspicion, right?"

"Rest assured, Master Wang Yu!" Ji Minghao shook his head, "I never suspected you, Master Wang Yu."

"That’s good!" Wang Yu smiled faintly and then said, "If that’s settled, I’ll take my leave then! I won’t disturb Your Majesty any further!"

With these words, Wang Yu cupped his hands to Ji Minghao and leisurely departed with his attendants.

Watching Wang Yu and his two attendants disappear at the horizon.

Xie Xun then turned around and looked back.

"Your Majesty?"

"Xie Aiqing, who do you think the perpetrator might be? Who could make Uncle Wang afraid to reveal the truth?" Ji Minghao asked.

"Your Majesty, I dare not make wild guesses," Xie Xun shook his head.

"In your opinion, Xie Aiqing, is there still a possibility that Wang Yu from the Nine Heavens is the perpetrator who killed Uncle Wang?" Ji Minghao asked again.

Xie Xun shook his head once more: "In my humble view, it’s highly unlikely! Although it’s possible he might be pretending, using his means to clear his name. But just now, Master Wang Yu did not show any bias in his words, nor did he guide Your Majesty’s thinking. In my view, Master Wang Yu should be innocent."

Upon hearing these words, Ji Minghao nodded, expressing his agreement.

Then, he tapped his head, showing a pained expression.

"Forget it! Return to the palace."

"Let me escort Your Majesty," Xie Xun said.

"No need!" Ji Minghao waved his hand, continuing, "I need some time alone."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xie Xun responded.

...

Meanwhile.

In Yang Lake Cave Heaven.

"The sky has finally brightened!"

Watching the retreat of darkness from between the heavens and earth, Jiang Ning immediately smiled.

At this moment, he saw a Great Sun slowly rising over the sea surface.

The temperature of the world also began to swiftly climb at this moment.

During the night, the temperature was frigid, freezing water into ice.

Now, it was rapidly transitioning to the intense heat of midsummer.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning sat cross-legged on the reef.

In his Heart Spirit.

A Great Sun slowly rose.

The blazing light scattered throughout his heart, dispelling the gloom within.

The mysterious runes from the Sun Scripture gradually emerged in his mind.

One by one, profound characters appeared, transforming into golden light and shadow.

Understanding sprouted in his heart and spirit.

Within his heart, the Great Sun manifested a Great Sun Golden Crow.

The Golden Crow slowly unfolded its wings, blazing fiercely, radiating intense light.

With the circulation of the scripture, Yang Qi grew and strengthened within him.

[Sun Scripture Experience Value +123]

[Sun Scripture Experience Value +137]

[Sun Scripture Experience Value +151]

[...]

As the Great Sun continued to rise, the experience value growth prompts appearing before him continued to climb.

He also knew that he had not yet reached his true efficiency peak.

The most efficient time to cultivate the Sun Scripture is when ten suns rise together, as the world becomes a furnace, that efficiency is several times higher than now.

At this moment.

As the Great Sun ascended, one after another rising from the sea, suspending in the sky.

Throughout the world, strands of golden light gathered in the void, subsequently falling down.

The descending golden light converged towards his forehead.

It entered his forehead, merging with his Spirit Platform.