"What a pity!"
When Zhang Xuan saw Thunder running away in fear, a look of pity appeared on his face.
After converting his Heaven's Path zhenqi into lightning attribute energy, he was indeed able to absorb lightning and raise his cultivation swiftly.
Seeing how Zhang Xuan was absorbing the lightning tribulation happily, his clone also began to absorb the lightning tribulation … and in the end, the sight before everyone's eyes appeared. The lightning tribulation in the sky was so frightened that it turned tail and fled.
Transcending the lightning tribulation, transcending the lightning tribulation, and then escaping …
Just thinking about it was enough to make one drunk.
However, even if this thing didn't have intelligence, it could grow stronger according to one's cultivation, so it definitely had the ability to seek fortune and avoid calamity. Seeing that he and his clone were absorbing more and more energy, it was only natural for it to feel afraid.
My Heaven's Path Soul Oracles have only reached Leaving Aperture realm advanced stage, and I haven't mastered the Heaven's Path Golden Body either. At the very most, my physical body is only comparable to a half-Saint high-tier artifact …
Zhang Xuan shook his head after scanning the place with his Spiritual Sense.
Zhang Xuan had thought that such a powerful lightning tribulation would be sufficient to push his physical body and soul to the pinnacle, but who could have thought that he would be able to flee so quickly?
"Even so, my fighting prowess has risen significantly. Even without using the Three Swords of Lingxu, I should still be able to match a Saint 6-dan Grand Dominion realm pinnacle expert. He doesn't even fear a Half-step Void Realm expert! "
After a moment of regret, he also had a clear understanding of his strength, and his heart was filled with excitement.
This time, his zhenqi cultivation had reached Saint 5-dan Leaving Aperture realm pinnacle, his soul cultivation had reached Leaving Aperture realm advanced stage, and his physical body was comparable to a half-Saint high-tier artifact.
With the three of them added together, their combat prowess increased by several folds.
In the past, even without the Three Swords of Lingxu, he would not have been able to clear the Jia Corridor. But now, he could crush the puppet with a single finger, rendering it completely defenseless.
In fact, even if he stood still and allowed it to attack him, he wouldn't be injured in the slightest.
Of course, if he were to use the Lingxu Sword and the Three Swords of Lingxu, he would still be able to match a Saint 7-dan intermediate stage cultivator!
Even if he was no match for Luo Xuanqing once more, he was no longer as powerless as before.
"I'm going to rest now. If there's something as good as a Lightning Tribulation in the future, just let me know, and I'll be back …"
The clone's voice sounded in his mind.
Knowing that he wouldn't be able to catch up to the lightning tribulation, Zhang Xuan swiftly returned his clone back into the Myriad Anthive Nest.
"En!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
This time, Zhang Xuan's main body had absorbed countless lightning bolts. While the main body's strength had soared, the clone seemed to have benefited even more.
He was refined from the Nine Heavens Lotus Embryo, so lightning was unable to destroy him. After absorbing so much lightning, his every move would be infused with the power of lightning, increasing his battle prowess!
Even though they had never crossed blows before, he knew that he was still no match for Zhang Xuan …
Everyone thought that he was quite talented, but in reality, he was just an ordinary person who could not defeat his disciples, his subordinates, his girlfriend … He could not even defeat his doppelganger …
His heart ached at the thought of this.
He felt that all his cultivation had gone to waste.
"Are you … alright?"
When Zhang Xuan returned to Luo Xuanqing and the others, he saw them staring at him as if he was a monster.
"I'm fine!"
Zhang Xuan nodded, his face full of resentment. "If it wasn't for that idiot running fast, I would have taught it a lesson!"
"…"
Everyone.
"Let me introduce you to these friends!"
Luo Xuanqing pointed to the group beside him and said, "You should already know of Bi Hongyin. She's a genius from the Demonic Tunist Guild headquarters. This plump man is a genius from the Sage Yuan Clan, Yuan Xiao! The last one is a genius from the Sage Yun Clan, Yun Lianhai! "
"Zhang Xuan pays respect to everyone!"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist in astonishment.
As expected, the identity of one's friends reflected that of others.
The Sage Yuan Clan, the Demonic Tunist Guild headquarters … Even though he had never heard of the Sage Yun Clan before, it was likely that they were of high standing.
"Zhang Xuan is Zhang Shi. I met him during the formation master examination yesterday, and I believe that everyone here has already acknowledged him, right?"
Luo Xuanqing said.
"Of course!"
The crowd nodded in agreement.
Not only did he shatter Bi Hongyin's formation plate on the spot, he even chased after the lightning tribulation … Even though they had no idea what kind of secret art he had used, just that alone was enough to make him worthy of respect.
"Big … Brother Luo, why did you bring me here?"
Zhang Xuan looked at Luo Xuanqing with a doubtful expression.
He had just been registering for the Elite Division when Luo Xuanqing had brought him here. Even after experiencing so much, he still had no idea what he was up to.
"Some time ago, I discovered a treasure trove, and the Dongxu Gourd grew in it!"
Luo Xuanqing said with a hushed voice. With a wave of his hand, he sealed the surrounding space so that no one would be able to peer in.
"Dongxu Gourd?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
As knowledgeable as he was, he had never heard of such a thing before.
"The Dongxu Gourd is a treasure born from the heavens and earth. It grows using the earth veins as its vines, and it absorbs the essence of the sun and moon to nourish itself. It blooms every ten thousand years, and it bears fruit every ten thousand years. If one assimilates it and fuses it into one's body, one's chances of achieving a breakthrough to Saint 8-dan will increase by at least fifty percent! "
Luo Xuanqing said.
"Fifty percent?"
Zhang Xuan widened his eyes in shock.
Upon reaching Saint 5-dan, while artifacts were still useful, they were no longer of much use. What mattered more was one's comprehension of the world and the laws of space. Most artifacts would only be able to boost one's cultivation by ten to twenty percent, and that was already more than enough to move one's heart.
Fifty percent! That was simply inconceivable!
"Indeed. However, that place is simply too dangerous. I won't be able to succeed alone, so I invited them over. As long as you can obtain it, I'll reward you handsomely!"
Luo Xuanqing said with a glint in his eyes.
The Dongxu Gourd was crucial to achieving a breakthrough to Saint 8-dan, so he had to obtain it no matter what.
It was only then that Zhang Xuan came to a realization.
He had thought that the group had arranged to conduct some kind of trial, but from the looks of it now, that wasn't the case. Luo Xuanqing had invited them over to help him obtain the treasure!
"Is there a formidable formation in that place?"
His strength was simply too lacking compared to the group, so under normal circumstances, it would have been impossible for him to obtain the treasure trove. The fact that he had been invited over was due to his deep understanding of formations.
"Un. There's a grade-8 pinnacle formation there, but I don't know who set it up. I've tried it twice, but I failed both times."
Luo Xuanqing nodded.
"As one of the top clans of the Master Teacher Continent, the Luo Clan should have many formation experts, right? Isn't it simple to find a few people to decipher the formation? "Zhang Xuan asked in bewilderment.
Given the standing and strength of the Luo Clan, putting aside a grade-8 pinnacle formation, they should have been able to find someone to decipher even a grade-9 formation. Why would the Luo Clan invite him?
"It's not that simple … There's a restriction placed on the place that I'm heading to. Once one's age is above forty and cultivation is above Saint 8-dan, they won't be able to enter. If they were to force their way in, it might just collapse right away, and they wouldn't be able to obtain anything at all! "
Luo Xuanqing said with a bitter smile.
"There's such a restriction?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before a thought suddenly came to his mind. "Could it be that … this ancient domain is man-made? It isn't formed naturally? "
He had thought that it was a natural formation, but that was clearly not the case.
"Of course not! The Dongxu Gourd can form naturally as well, but as soon as it blooms, its aura will leak out, and it will be discovered by others. It won't be able to wait for it to mature, "Luo Xuanqing replied.
"That's true."
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
Every single treasure that was born in the world was incomparably valuable. Without the protection of formations, how could they possibly obtain it?
"That's how it is. I'm inviting you over now, and regardless of whether you succeed or not, I'll give you a pinnacle spirit stone and a half-Saint high-tier artifact as compensation!"
Luo Xuanqing said.
"Pinnacle spirit stone?"
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up in excitement.
Putting aside the fact that the other party was Luo Xuanqing's brother-in-law and that they were relatives, just this condition alone was more than enough for him to agree to a pinnacle spirit stone!
This was precisely what he was lacking at the moment.
If he could obtain a pinnacle spirit stone, he would no longer have to worry about lacking spiritual energy. With it, he would be able to push for a breakthrough to Saint 6-dan or even Saint 7-dan!
"That's right. However, I don't have a pinnacle spirit stone on hand at the moment, so I've already applied for one from the clan. We should be able to get it once we return with the Dongxu Gourd! "
Luo Xuanqing said.
"Alright, I'll agree to it!"
Without much hesitation, Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
There was another reason why he couldn't turn down a pinnacle spirit stone. As long as he could convince Luo Xuanqing to bring him over to meet Ruoxin, it would be a walk in the park.
Of course, based on his previous experience, he knew that Luo Xuanqing was a siscon, so he couldn't bring himself to mention the matter regarding Lozosy. Otherwise, it wouldn't be worth it if he ended up getting pummeled.
Besides, he had already brought Ruoxin here, and he had already revealed such confidential information to her. Even if he didn't want to, he had no choice but to go!
Otherwise, even if he wasn't the one who revealed the secret, he would still be held responsible for it.
"That's good. You might be weak, but there's no need to worry. Just follow me closely, and you'll be able to make a move when we encounter a formation that's too difficult to decipher. "
Luo Xuanqing heaved a sigh of relief.
As powerful as he was in the Sanctum of Sages, he didn't have too many friends. He knew a few formidable formations, but he dared not reveal the matter regarding the Dongxu Gourd.
After all, the Dongxu Gourd was simply too attractive to a Saint 7-dan cultivator.
It would be troublesome if he ended up working for someone else instead.
While Zhang Xuan was a formidable formation master, his fighting prowess wasn't too high either. This made it much easier for him to control the Dongxu Gourd.
"Un."
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Even though he had used all of his means, it was still best for him to maintain a low profile.
Otherwise, even if he were to reveal all of his trump cards, others would be wary of him, and that would put him in grave danger.
Not to mention, most of his trump cards weren't meant to be used in public.
Vicious, clone …
"Since we're going together, allow me to introduce the three of them to you. This way, we'll be able to cooperate better with one another!"
Luo Xuanqing continued. "Bi Hongyin specializes in demonic tunes and formations, which you've just witnessed, so there's no need for me to elaborate any further. Yuan Xiao's defense is invincible, and he can be said to be a human meat shield. As for Yun Lianhai, while his fighting prowess isn't on par with the three of us, he's from the Sage Yun Clan. The Sage Yun Clan specializes in treasure hunting, and they're known as treasure hunters! "
"Treasure hunters?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback. "There's such an occupation in the world?"
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