"..."
The silhouette nearly dissipated on the spot.
The reason he had left his fragmented soul here was to take in students and pass down his secret art to the future generations, not to acknowledge the other party as his teacher!
Yet, not only did he fail to take in any students, the other party actually wanted him to acknowledge him as his teacher... The overwhelming frustration he felt left him on the verge of exploding.
However, he couldn't really blame the other party for this.
When they first met, the other party had already said, "If you wish to inherit my heritage, you will have to become my disciple. Otherwise, how can I impart my secret art to you?"
Now that he wanted the other party to impart his secret art to him, he had to do the same. Otherwise, why would the other party impart his secret art to him?
"Alright, I guess I was being too rash..."
Shaking his head, the silhouette turned to Zhang Xuan and said, "Only by passing through me will you be considered to have truly entered the ancient domain. The difficulty beyond will only be greater, so I hope that you will be able to reach greater heights..."
After saying those words, the silhouette began to fade away.
It seemed like he should have been able to hold on for a period of time, but now that he had suffered such a huge blow, he couldn't hold on any longer.
Hu!
Kacha, kacha! Countless cracks appeared on the stone tablet, and in the blink of an eye, it was reduced to rubble.
"You haven't told me what your name is yet..."
Not expecting the other party to vanish so quickly, Zhang Xuan was stunned.
In truth, the reason why he said that he could correct the flaws of the Unbounded Voyager was just to bait the other party into handing over the secret art. The cultivation techniques that he had browsed through previously were all too weak, so it was impossible for him to fuse them together with a high-tier battle technique like the Unbounded Voyager.
As such, even though he knew the flaws of the technique, he was still unable to say the correct one.
The other party had said that he wanted to learn the Unbounded Voyager earnestly, so he could only use the other party's words to refute him. Yet, before he could finish his words, the other party had already vanished...
He had obtained the other party's Unbounded Voyager secret art, but he didn't even know the other party's name.
"Elder, thank you for your cultivation technique. I will surely bring it to greater heights so as to not let you down!"
Looking at the shattered stone tablet before him, Zhang Xuan kneeled to the floor and kowtowed earnestly.
No matter what, the other party's cultivation technique was worthy of him bowing wholeheartedly. This wasn't just out of understanding, it was also a form of respect from the bottom of his heart.
"The Unbounded Voyager is indeed formidable, but I am still unable to cultivate it at the moment..."
After paying his respects, Zhang Xuan recalled the cultivation technique he had just learned and felt helpless.
His zhenqi and physical body had already met the requirements. Even if he were to successfully execute the Heaven's Path Divine Art, he wouldn't run out of zhenqi, and his physical body wouldn't collapse under the strain. The only problem was that there were simply too many flaws in the Heaven's Path Divine Art.
He didn't really want to practice.
After all, the flaw in the first layer could lead to blindness. He didn't want to become blind just because of a cultivation technique.
It seemed like he would have to wait until he got out of the ruins to find a higher level cultivation technique to fuse with it and form a perfect cultivation technique!
In any case, the Heaven's Path Movement Art was already sufficient for him, so there was no need for him to take the risk.
"Let's go back first. Without the sound of the wind, they should have woken up from their special state and should be here soon …"
Not bothering himself with the cultivation method of the Unbounded Voyager, Zhang Xuan's figure flashed as he flew straight back in the direction he came from.
Everyone had been bewitched by the demonic tune, unable to control themselves. With the disappearance of the demonic tune, they should have already woken up from their special state and found their way back.
Along the way, Zhang Xuan collected the formation flags he had set up earlier one after another. Not too long later, he returned to the area where he had parted ways with Wu Shi and the others. Lowering his gaze, he frowned.
There was no one in sight. Instead, it was a complete mess. Innumerable craters could be seen on the ground, as if a brutal battle had just taken place. Fresh blood could be seen everywhere.
"What happened?"
Zhang Xuan clenched his fists tightly.
Wu Shi and the others were Saint 4-dan experts. What kind of danger could they have encountered for them to fight so intensely? They didn't even have the time to leave anything behind?
"Eye of Insight!"
Knowing that the others might have met with danger, Zhang Xuan immediately activated his Eye of Insight, and he swiftly scanned the surroundings. Soon, a faint trail appeared before his eyes.
"Chase!"
Knowing that the others must have headed in this direction, Zhang Xuan hastened his footsteps and chased after them.
"Otherworldly Demons?"
After traveling for a while longer, Zhang Xuan found yet another battlefield. This time, not only was there human blood, there were also the corpses of two Otherworldly Demons.
"This is bad …"
Taking a closer look, Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
While others would need a long time to deduce the strength of the Otherworldly Demons before they were born, Zhang Xuan possessed the Eye of Insight. With just a glance, he could tell that the two Otherworldly Demons lying on the ground were at least Saint 3-dan!
With such strength, they could be considered as one of the strongest experts in the Qingtian royal family.
Hu!
With a thought, the Violetleaf King appeared before Zhang Xuan.
"Do you know these two fellows?"
The Violetleaf King asked with a sharp gaze.
Based on what he had seen so far, it seemed like the Qingtian royal family was interested in the ancient domain as well. The sudden appearance of the Otherworldly Demons must have something to do with it.
With glowing eyes, the Violetleaf King examined them for a moment before replying, "Young Master, I don't know these two fellows. However … judging from their attire, they should be … subordinates of the Stoneleaf King!"
"Stoneleaf King?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
That was the fourth of the Five Upper Kings that the Violetleaf King had mentioned!
"The Stoneleaf King is famed for his physical body. When he executes his cultivation technique, his skin hardens like stone, granting him invincible defense. The skin of these two fellows is dry and rough, devoid of the usual softness. Most likely, they are his subordinates, and they have learned a similar cultivation technique as well! "
The Violetleaf King analyzed.
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Previously, when he used the Eye of Insight to examine the two fellows, he noticed that their skin was dry and grayish, reminiscent of stone. He had thought that it was due to the harsh environment the Otherworldly Demons lived in, but who would have thought that it was because they had cultivated some kind of unique cultivation technique?
"The Stoneleaf King possesses an invincible physical body, and his cultivation has reached Saint 4-dan pinnacle. Even I would have to flee as far as possible if I were to encounter him … Wu Shi and the others would be in grave danger if they were to encounter him!"
Knowing what was going on, the Violetleaf King asked.
With a worried look on his face, Zhang Xuan didn't say anything else. Instead, he continued following the trail.
Hong long long!
After traveling for a moment, he suddenly heard a loud rumbling in front of him. Raising his head, he saw dark clouds gathering not too far away, and the rumbling of thunder could be heard.
This formation space was extremely similar to the outside world. There were warm and cold seasons, and naturally, there was also the rumbling of spring thunder.
"They have entered this place …"
Seeing that the trail led straight into the region of lightning, Zhang Xuan frowned.
This kind of spring thunder was extremely fearsome. Even he would try his best to avoid it. However, entering this place, the slightest carelessness could very well lead to one's death.
To think that the group would actually enter this place. It seemed like the dangers they had encountered were far more fearsome than he had imagined.
"I should have left Jin Yuan Ding behind …"
Zhang Xuan reproached himself.
He had thought that there wouldn't be any danger, so he had taken Jin Yuan Ding with him. Who could have thought that they would encounter an Otherworldly Demon?
"Young Master, the lightning is extremely fearsome. Are we going to enter just like that?"
Looking at the sea of lightning before him, the Violetleaf King cowered in fear.
"You should enter the Myriad Anthive Nest first!"
Knowing that an additional person would mean an additional target, Zhang Xuan placed the Violetleaf King into his storage ring. Just as he was about to enter the Myriad Anthive Nest, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he halted his footsteps.
He found a secluded spot and sat down cross-legged. After which, he drew his Primordial Spirit out from his glabella.
He had no idea whether they were in the midst of the lightning or whether there were any Otherworldly Demons chasing after them. If he were to enter the area with his physical body, he could easily be surrounded by the lightning. Furthermore, his speed was far slower than that of a soul oracle.
Zhang Xuan's Primordial Spirit was of the yang attribute, and it was formless and intangible. As long as he didn't actively attract it, it would be difficult for the lightning to notice him.
After stowing his physical body into the storage ring, Zhang Xuan grabbed the storage ring with his Primordial Spirit and dived into the region filled with lightning. Activating his Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan swiftly followed the trail left behind on the ground.
The trail left behind by the lightning was extremely faint, nearly impossible to discern. It was only due to Zhang Xuan's exceptional eye of discernment that he was able to keep up with it. If it had been anyone else, even a Seven Star high-tier master teacher like Wu Shi, they would have been unable to do anything about it.
After flying for a moment, Zhang Xuan suddenly felt the spiritual energy in the area ahead of him rippling. The sounds of battle could be heard amidst the lightning.
Taking a closer look, Zhang Xuan saw an ancient-looking town amidst the lightning. The lightning here seemed to be much weaker than the lightning in the surroundings.
Two groups of Otherworldly Demons were currently engaged in a fierce battle. Eight Otherworldly Demons surrounded the area, and Wu Shi and the others were seated cross-legged on the ground. Their faces were pale, indicating that they had sustained severe injuries.
"Violetleaf King, which one of them is the Stoneleaf King that you spoke of?"
Given how the other party was able to pummel Wu Shi and the others to such a state, there was no doubt that the other party was no pushover. Instead, Zhang Xuan communicated with the Myriad Anthive Nest.
After taking a look, the Violetleaf King sent a telepathic message to Zhang Xuan. "Young Master, there isn't the Stoneleaf King here. Most likely, they are his subordinates. They are all fearless of death and are immune to all attacks …"
"There isn't anyone here?"
Hearing that the Stoneleaf King was nowhere to be seen, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. He quickly returned his soul back into the Myriad Anthive Nest and returned to his physical body.
He was the only one who could save the others. If he wanted to save them, he would have to succeed in a single strike. Otherwise, if he were to be surrounded, even he would be helpless.
"Ding Ding, let's attack them together later on …"
Zhang Xuan instructed as he released Jin Yuan Ding from his Myriad Anthive Nest.
"Young Master, don't worry. I'll burn these fellows to cinders!"
Jin Yuan Ding exclaimed in excitement.
He had always been a battle-hardened individual. How could he possibly let such a good opportunity slip by?
"Alright, let's do it!"
Finding the right opportunity, Zhang Xuan bellowed as he charged forward.
Driving the Heaven's Path Movement Art, he charged straight toward one of the Otherworldly Demons.
His current physical body was comparable to a Saint-tier artifact, making him far more powerful than any artifact.
Peng!
The Otherworldly Demon that was struck by him died on the spot. Just as Zhang Xuan was about to continue his assault, a loud howl suddenly sounded behind him. Jin Yuan Ding had already charged right up to the Otherworldly Demons. His body had expanded to an incomparably massive size, and with a single swing of his cauldron, six or seven Otherworldly Demons were reduced to meat paste.
Even at the moment of their deaths, they had no idea what was going on.
"That's way too fearsome …"
Zhang Xuan was stunned for a moment before his mouth fell open.
He had thought that it was already a formidable feat for him to charge head-on into the Otherworldly Demons, but who could have thought that Jin Yuan Ding would be even more fearsome?
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