Chapter 1064 - 729: Red Flame’s Assets

Chapter 1064: Chapter 729: Red Flame’s Assets

Just as Ren Zhiyuan was about to steer his flying ship to leave.

"Whoosh!"

A swift and sharp azure escape light broke through the sky, arriving instantly before his eyes.

The heavy spiritual pressure descended like a mountain, stifling Ren Zhiyuan’s breath and causing his body to stiffen slightly.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?"

The escape light dissipated, revealing an elderly man with a sharp gaze and a gaunt face in a grey robe, who asked sternly.

It was Lu Rushan, the Nascent Soul True Monarch of Fu Hai Commerce Alliance!

As soon as he received an urgent report from a covert post, mentioning that a mysterious phenomenon had appeared in the skies over Wonder Sword Island, he rushed over.

Ultimately, he arrived a moment too late, only to see the auspicious signs dissipate.

"Ren Zhiyuan, clan leader of the Ren Family of Yulong Mountain, pays respect to the True Monarch!"

Ren Zhiyuan’s heart trembled, and he hurriedly bowed in salute, stating his name.

"Oh? So it’s Clan Leader Ren."

Lu Rushan’s tone softened somewhat: "This seat is Lu Rushan of Fu Hai Commerce Alliance. What just happened here? Did you see Shen Xingchen?"

"Well..."

Ren Zhiyuan’s expression stiffened, his thoughts racing.

Though the person in front was a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he was part of the Commerce Alliance, not under the jurisdiction of Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace.

"Reporting to True Monarch Lu."

Ren Zhiyuan carefully chose his words and said cautiously: "I have only just arrived, caught sight of the phenomenon from afar, and am in bewilderment. I truly know not what has transpired in detail."

Lu Rushan frowned, glancing at Ren Zhiyuan without acting out.

Fu Hai Commerce Alliance had covert posts deployed around Wonder Sword Island and its own channels to learn the specifics.

The Ren Family of Yulong Mountain had an ancestor who was a Nascent Soul of Daoist Palace, quite influential.

Lu Rushan did not trust Ren Zhiyuan’s words but found it unwise to press too harshly.

At this moment.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu, you’re quite fast!"

Another beam of golden light broke through the sky, the voice falling as the escape light dissipated.

A slim-built old Daoist in a golden robe appeared out of thin air before the two.

It was Zhao Zhenshan, the Nascent Soul True Monarch of Wu Hu Commerce Alliance.

"Who are you? What caused the recent disturbance here? Where is Shen Xingchen?"

Zhao Zhenshan asked unceremoniously.

Ren Zhiyuan cursed inwardly.

What luck did he have today?

To simultaneously draw two True Monarchs of the Commerce Alliance!

Ren Zhiyuan had no choice but to brace himself, again saluting and stating his name, similarly using "just arrived, don’t know" to deflect.

"Hmph!"

Zhao Zhenshan snorted coldly, evidently disbelieving, but too disinterested to argue.

His gaze turned toward Wonder Sword Island, his Divine Sense openly swept over it.

"Oh?"

Zhao Zhenshan showed a hint of surprise: "This is quite the technique. The outskirts of Wonder Sword Island are set up with an Illusion Array, Tier Three Upper Grade. No wonder it’s hard to detect the truth within."

Just as he was pondering whether to forcibly ascend the island to explore.

"Fellow Daoists, please return."

An authoritative voice sounded out of thin air.

Another escape light languidly descended.

An old man with crane-like hair and youthful complexion, in a fluttering Daoist robe, appeared in the scene.

It was True Monarch Wu Wei, the Deputy City Lord of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

"Fellow Daoist Wu Wei?"

Zhao Zhenshan’s gaze sharpened: "What do you mean by this?"

"No other meaning."

True Monarch Wu Wei glanced at Lu and Zhao, speaking blandly: "Informing the two of you, Pill Master Shen has luckily broken through just now and is currently in closed-door seclusion to consolidate his realm, not to be disturbed."

"Oh, and one more thing, I forgot to mention to you two. Pill Master Shen is an intimate friend of this old man. I hope you two fellow Daoists will show this old man some respect."

At these words, both Lu Rushan and Zhao Zhenshan’s faces subtly changed!

True Monarch Wu Wei’s words were polite, yet the meaning was clear.

Shen Xingchen is under my protection, don’t harbor any ill intentions.

"Sure!"

Zhao Zhenshan reacted swiftly, immediately putting on a smile, and bowed in salute: "As the friend of Fellow Daoist Wu Wei, it’s no trouble at all. Zhao bids farewell now, until next time!"

Saying so, he turned into a golden light and swiftly left through the sky.

"Fellow Daoist Wu Wei..."

Lu Rushan’s expression fluctuated, clearly a bit unwilling: "In that case, Lu will pay a visit another day."

After speaking, he too transformed into an azure rainbow and departed.

True Monarch Wu Wei glanced at Ren Zhiyuan.

"Ren Zhiyuan."

"Junior is present!"

Ren Zhiyuan quickly bowed respectfully.

"You should return as well. Do not come to Wonder Sword Island again unless absolutely necessary."

"Yes! Junior will strictly adhere to the True Monarch’s decree!"

Ren Zhiyuan felt as if he was granted amnesty, respectfully agreed, and dared not tarry for a moment, hastily piloting his flying ship swiftly toward Yulong Mountain.

Once everyone had departed, True Monarch Wu Wei stood alone in the skies over Wonder Sword Island, gazing at the hazy glow of the Illusion Array on the island, shaking his head lightly, sighing inwardly.

"Alas! That True Master Profound Ice is truly not a worry-free character."

He invested three years and expended nine portions of Longevity Pill materials on True Master Profound Ice.

Just as he was about to see some returns, True Master Profound Ice enacted this scene for him.

He naturally understood that this was the overt scheme of True Master Profound Ice.

He sent a message to borrow True Monarch Wu Wei’s name to frighten those from Fu Hai and Wu Hu Commerce Alliance from any covetous intentions.

The two were allies, mutually beneficial, supporting each other, which was indeed logical.

"Hopefully, this old man’s investment will prove worth it. Otherwise..."

True Monarch Wu Wei mused to himself.

If the returns are below expectations, there might be some reckoning with True Master Profound Ice.

"Such a commotion, did he really cultivate the legendary Tai Chi Golden Core?"

...

Wonder Sword Island, deep within the cave mansion.

Inside the practice room, Shen Xuan sat cross-legged with eyes closed, currents swirling around him.

The Tai Chi Golden Core slowly rotated.

One azure, one red, pursuing each other like fish, circulating endlessly.

Between the rotation of yin and yang, a profound Dao Rhyme of endless life spread forth.

In the Dantian, chaos reigned as at the beginning.

As if stars gleamed and faded, clouds gathered and dispersed.

The Tai Chi Golden Core hovered in the center, slowly rotating, drawing around it the ebb and flow of magical power like tides.

Never ceasing, never ending.

Shen Xuan’s mind sank into the jade talisman.