C2652 Observation
C2652 Observation
The Ancient God Clan's leader, a master at the pinnacle of the reincarnation realm, personally led the expedition. Despite their formidable strength, they returned wounded, having barely lingered in the Nine Desolations. This hints at the immense power now residing there.
Meanwhile, three experts from the Red Mark Clan were consulting with the royal family to set up a formation, planning their own journey to the Nine Desolations. Just as the formation was halfway complete, new information reached them.
The three Red Mark Clan experts were taken aback by the news. They exchanged glances, each seeing the disbelief mirrored in the others' eyes. The situation was baffling.
"How is this different from the rumors?" one asked.
"If the message from the Giant Strength Clan was possibly false, it could be because only one person went. But this time is entirely different. The experts from the God Clan and the Purple Jade Eagle Clan wouldn't waste their efforts on something so trivial."
Another added, "When I was gathering intel, I learned that Jiang Fann had connections with both the God Clan and the Purple Jade Eagle Clan. Could it be that these two clans are linked to him? Maybe they feared the warning from the Giant Strength Clan wouldn't suffice, so they repeated the tactic, sending more prominent experts to issue another warning? It might all be a ruse!"
"It's not as simple as you think. I've heard about it from other groups too. Those two with Jiang Fann are spiritual bodies formed from the souls of top warriors from two clans. They were originally meant to guard their secluded lands, but for some reason, they've ended up with Jiang Fann. It's likely he has subdued them, which is why the two clans have teamed up. They probably want to reclaim those spiritual bodies, as it affects their ability to advance in the future."
"I see, that explains why they joined forces to head to the Nine Desolations."
"So, what do we do now? Should we still let them set up the formation? Just the three of us going might be a death sentence..."
The leader thought for a moment before saying, "Let them continue setting up the formation, but don't activate it yet. We'll use it when we need it. As for what's happening in the Nine Desolations, we don't need to jump to conclusions. Let's also investigate where the Golden Eye Clan went. If they haven't left the world, finding them might not be too difficult."
In the northern Yellow Sand Domain, fire sandstorms constantly move across the sands year-round, never leaving the domain's boundaries. This is the main source of danger in the Yellow Sand Domain. Unlike other regions, no Ancient God Clan leaders have settled here. Although the Ancient God Clan has been reviving for some time and some have visited, they all leave quickly, indicating there's something here even they fear.
At the center of the fiery storm, a red light flickered. The spiritual energy was no longer as stable as before, as if some force was about to be unleashed, creating an eerie atmosphere.
...
In the vast wilderness of Myriad Clouds Mountain, next to Jiang Fann, a small figure sat cross-legged on the open ground. This little one had just ascended two levels in their cultivation, reaching the seventh tier of the Mortal Separating Stage. This advancement was a direct result of the fusion of their bloodline, and the effect was quite significant.
Jiang Fann could sense the little one's aura, which was noticeably stronger than before, and this brought him some relief. "With such a change in your bloodline aura, it’s not entirely the power of the God Clan anymore. Given the current situation, even if your original form finds you, it shouldn't be able to suppress you solely through bloodline power. You shouldn't worry so much from now on."
The little one on his shoulder seemed to agree with Jiang Fann. Having known the little one for a while, Jiang Fann was familiar with its aura. If he hadn't been sure it was the same little one, the current aura would have felt completely different from before.
Frowning, the little one said, "It's strange. Why is there such a noticeable difference? I don't feel like I've changed much myself."
Jiang Fann chuckled, "Maybe it's because the giant's bloodline has fused more thoroughly with your clan's bloodline. As for you, it's like being too close to the situation to see it clearly. Your perception is definitely different from ours."
After speaking, he turned to Purple Jade Eagle and asked, "How's your practice going? Have you mastered the basics yet? That spirit made it clear that a bit of talent is needed to get started."
Hearing this, Little Dot immediately inquired, "What kind of practice? Let me take a look."
Purple Jade Eagle replied, "I've successfully grasped the basics, but I still can't separate other spirits yet. It'll take some more time."
With that, he handed the spiritual jade given by Jiang Fann to Little Dot, who examined it with delight, clearly understanding some of its intricacies.
"This practice might not be the strongest, but it's definitely a top-tier method. Being able to separate other spirits from the main one is incredibly useful for us."
At this point, a thought struck him. He then turned to Jiang Fann and said, "Master, once Purple Jade Eagle and I finish mastering this special method, you could sell it to the God Clan and Purple Jade Eagle's clan. It might actually solve the problem. If they can separate new spirits to make up for their shortcomings, it shouldn't affect their future training. They might stop trying to capture us and leave you alone."
Jiang Fann chuckled, "This little trouble is nothing. At least for now, they can't do much to me. Besides, after this, they probably won't bother me for a while."
Afterward, Jiang Fann asked the Purple Jade Eagle to guide the little one in practicing this method, while he eagerly sought out Wang Wuyin and the others to continue mentoring them. To his surprise, Jiang Fann discovered that guiding these three actually helped enhance his own mindset. Previously, during his time in the upper realms, he saw no opportunity for breakthrough, but now he felt a hint of insight. Perhaps one day, he might truly break through his bottleneck and reach the Mortal Separating Stage.
Meanwhile, high above Myriad Clouds Mountain, a figure stood in the sky, observing everything below. This person suppressed their presence so well that even Xiao Mo, with her keen senses, didn’t notice him. The Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, known for its sharp perception, also failed to detect him, showcasing his remarkable ability.
This figure was the old man who fished in the forbidden zone. He stood aloft, looking at Jiang Fann with satisfaction and anticipation in his eyes. "This kid is something else. He hasn’t wasted time in his cultivation. Returning at the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage is interesting! Just a bit more to go."
He remained there, watching Jiang Fann, his spiritual sense sweeping over him, though Jiang Fann didn’t fully notice. The necklace, formed by Xiao Yu, emitted a faint glow, seemingly influenced by some power.
"Master, are there other significant figures hiding in Myriad Clouds Mountain?"
Jiang Fann paused, puzzled as he addressed the three: "Why ask all of a sudden? Besides Senior Mo and Little Mo, the strongest around here is Old Long. Did you notice something?"
Xiao Yu shook her head. "Maybe it's just my mistake. I sensed a faint mental fluctuation, but it was only for a moment. I couldn't pinpoint its location or even confirm if it was real. It might have come from another expert on Myriad Clouds Mountain."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann extended his spiritual sense to scan the surroundings but found nothing. He chuckled, "Maybe it's just an illusion. Little Mo is also on the mountain. If she hasn't noticed anything, there shouldn't be any trouble. If even she can't detect them, then we're outmatched anyway, so it doesn't really make a difference."
Xiao Yu nodded. "True, and since we're in the Nine Desolations, there shouldn't be any problems that Little Mo can't handle."
Meanwhile, high above Myriad Clouds Mountain, a cultivator watched with interest, seemingly aware of everything. "No wonder it's an immortal treasure; it can detect my spiritual presence. This kid has so many treasures protecting him. I hope he can overcome this toughest challenge. Maybe the future will be smooth sailing, and perhaps we'll witness a miracle..."
Up in the Ninth Heaven, atop the highest peak within the Central Dynasty.
At the peak of this mountain, a massive barrier has transformed the summit into a private domain. Fang Xiang has been here for several months now. During this time, he's been deeply immersed in his training, unable to leave the area. Chen Xing has been watching over him, occasionally offering guidance on his cultivation challenges.
"Did the Formation Spirit ever mention when the Thunder Sect might reappear? If not, maybe you could take me there yourself. I could talk to him directly," Chen Xing suggested.
Fang Xiang emerged from his meditation, looking at Chen Xing with a calm demeanor. "Sir, the Formation Spirit hasn't told me when the Thunder Sect will reappear. When the time comes, I'll definitely let you know."
The Black Wolf, lying beside Fang Xiang, then turned to Chen Xing and said, "You've picked up some bad habits. I can see what you're up to."
Chen Xing wasn't offended by the Black Wolf's words. "You can't just say things like that. I publicly declared my loyalty to the Holy Son in front of everyone."
The Black Wolf replied, "I don't want to get into all that. You can't have it all your way. I think we could work together."
"Work together? How do you propose we do that? As long as it's reasonable, I'm open to discussing it," Chen Xing responded.
"Reasonable? Keeping my master, the Holy Son of the Thunder Sect, confined here is what's unreasonable, don't you think?"
Chen Xingdao: "Don't make it sound so harsh. I'm just trying to protect him. How many people in the hall that day actually wanted to acknowledge his status? Most of them just caved under pressure. I'm not as fake as they are."
Black Wolf: "Cut the chatter. On the day Thunder Sect emerged, my master was the sect leader, and you were the grand elder, second only to him. Now, if we work together and gain some benefits from those factions, wouldn't that be great? Otherwise, just keeping my master under house arrest doesn't do you any good, does it?"