"Of course!" Pavilion Master Kui Xiao nodded.
Most of the secret manuals in the Seven Star Pavilion were for sale. As an elder or even the future sect leader, it was only natural that he would be able to browse through them.
"Then no problem, I agree …"
Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
If the other party could help him reach the Heavenly High Immortal realm as soon as possible, all of his problems would be resolved.
After all, he was an elder of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion and the sect leader of the Myriad Beasts Hall.
In any case, he was currently in disguise. At most, he could just send his clone over to pretend to be his main body.
As long as it wasn't the sect leader … it wouldn't be a problem if it was an ordinary elder!
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao heaved a sigh of relief.
The rest of the matter involved the secrets of the Seven Star Pavilion, so the elder of the Ethereal Hall could not afford to stay any longer. Thus, he quickly took his leave.
After Zhang Xuan left, Pavilion Master Kui Xiao flicked his wrist and took out a jade bottle. "This is a High Immortal-tier Breakthrough Pill. It'll increase your chances of becoming a High Immortal by twenty percent. I can see that you've already reached the peak of the Perfected Immortal Realm. As long as you're prepared, it shouldn't be difficult for you to break through! "
Even though it was only a twenty percent increase in the chances of breaking through to the Heavenly High Immortal realm, it was still a huge boon to most cultivators.
Furthermore, the fact that the other party was unrivaled among those of the same cultivation realm meant that his comprehension of Martial Techniques and Cultivation Techniques was extraordinary as well.
Such a person, with this kind of pill, breaking through was basically a done deal!
"Thank you!"
Taking the jade bottle, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
Although he had never seen it before, he had read many books and knew how precious it was.
Just a single one of them was worth as much as a High Immortal-tier weapon!
To give away such a precious medicine so casually, it was a huge favor.
It seemed like he would have to give it his all in the duel that the other party had asked him to do.
"You're welcome! In the sect, there's also a silent chamber made out of Calmheart Stone. If you cultivate there, you won't be affected by inner demons, and you'll have an easier time achieving breakthroughs … If Elder Liu needs it, I can bring you there right now … "
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao continued.
"There's no need for that … It's just that I have some doubts about my cultivation. All I need to do is read some books and think of a way to solve them, and I'll be able to successfully achieve a breakthrough. May I know … where is the library of the Seven Star Tower? Can I go over and take a look? "
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Those who cultivated the Heaven's Path Divine Art were free from inner demons, so they wouldn't suffer any backlash.
The only time it appeared was when it was defeated by the pendant gifted by Lozosy.
Therefore, a quiet room like the Meditation Stone was useless to him. It did not matter whether he went or not.
"Reading?"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao had thought that Zhang Xuan would consume the pill right away to make use of it to achieve a breakthrough, but who would have thought that he would still need to browse through books to resolve his doubts?
To be able to resist the urge to make a breakthrough and find the most suitable method … It was no wonder why he was so strong among those of the same cultivation realm!
It seemed that his previous worries were unnecessary.
"First Elder, please bring Elder Liu over. If there's a need, you can take a look at those hidden books!"
"Yes!" The Great Elder nodded.
Not only did the Seven Star Building have their own collection of books, but some of them would also be auctioned and sold. Because of this, their collection of books was very rich.
However, many of the books that were on sale were related to other sects or secret arts, so the disciples and elders of the sect were not allowed to view them for fear that they would make a mistake.
Considering how determined Zhang Xuan was, there was no harm in taking a look.
Perhaps, he might be able to make use of this opportunity to push for a breakthrough to the High Immortal realm!
The library was located in the Megrez Hall. Following behind the First Elder, Zhang Xuan headed straight in.
"Feel free to browse through them. I'll be heading back first!"
After saying those words, the First Elder turned around and left.
Zhang Xuan raised his head to take a look.
This library was much larger than the one in the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, and there were many more books here. There were all kinds of cultivation technique manuals, unlike the ones in the Myriad Beasts Hall and the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion.
It did not take long for him to collect all of the books on the first floor.
Following which, the second floor, the third floor …
Six hours later, all of the books in the library had been collected into the Library of Heaven's Path.
"There are some True Immortal realm soul cultivation technique manuals here, but they are far from reaching the Heaven's Path realm!"
Zhang Xuan found a quiet chamber and sat down to comb through the books that he had just collected.
The cultivation technique manuals in the Seven Star Pavilion were a little messy. There were several hundred soul cultivation technique manuals, but it was still insufficient to reach the Heaven's Path realm.
As for High Immortal-tier cultivation technique manuals, while the Seven Star Pavilion had more than thirty of them, it was still far from reaching the Heaven's Path realm.
"It seems like I won't be able to make a breakthrough anytime soon …"
Zhang Xuan rubbed his glabella in frustration.
It seemed like he would have to head to the Starchaser Palace.
…
While Zhang Xuan was busy reading, the atmosphere in the Celestial Pivot Hall was stifling.
"Pavilion Master Kui, are you intending to have that outsider fight the other sects in my stead?" Elder Hong Wu's face turned livid. "I refuse to accept this!"
"You have fought the Ethereal Hall, but you couldn't even withstand a single blow from that outsider. What do you have to accept?"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao frowned.
"He isn't from our Seven Star Pavilion, so what right does he have to be given the opportunity to enter the Ethereal Hall once every century?"
Elder Hong Wu shook his head. "That outsider said that his name is Liu Yang, but his background is a mystery. If he's an expert from the Hall of Gods in disguise, wouldn't we be ashamed of ourselves? This won't do. I must teach him a lesson and force him to reveal his true intentions! "
After learning that the other party's real name was Liu Yang, Pavilion Master Kui Xiao had sent his men to look into the matter, but so far, there had been no news at all.
It was as if the other party had appeared out of thin air!
Under normal circumstances, it was impossible for a Heavenly True Immortal realm pinnacle cultivator to be a nobody.
He couldn't help but worry about the other party's identity.
After all, the Azure Bridge would determine the future of the sect for the next hundred years. If something went wrong, the Seven Star Pavilion might not even be able to remain as one of the Six Sects anymore.
"I have crossed blows with an expert from the Hall of Gods, and his cultivation technique and battle technique aren't from the Azure Bridge!"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao shook his head. "However, the name 'Liu Yang' is likely to be fake. I have already instructed the First Elder to look into his appearance, and we should be able to get some news soon!"
If Pavilion Master Kui Xiao could come up with such a conclusion, it went without saying that he could as well.
If Zhang Xuan were to replace Elder Hong Wu on the Azure Bridge, that would be equivalent to confirming his identity as the pavilion master in advance.
Hu!
Shortly after Pavilion Master Kui Xiao said those words, the First Elder walked into the room once more.
"How is it?"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao asked.
The First Elder clasped his fist and replied, "I have already sent word to all of the branches in the Seven Star Pavilion, but none of them have found any geniuses who share the same appearance and soul aura as Liu Yang!"
The Seven Star Pavilion was different from the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion. More like a trading firm, it had many branches across the Forsaken Continent.
Cultivators could purchase treasures, cultivation techniques, and the like from them.
It was for this reason that they had many sources of information.
"Nothing?" Pavilion Master Kui Xiao frowned. "Where are Hall Master Zhang Xuan and Hall Master Zheng Yang's appearance and soul aura?"
"Here."
The First Elder took out a jade token and passed it over.
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao flicked his finger lightly on the jade token, and two figures immediately appeared. They were none other than Zhang Xuan and Hall Master Zheng Yang.
Zhang Xuan had been in the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion for quite some time, so it was understandable that someone would be able to find his appearance and soul aura. However, considering that he had only been in the Myriad Beasts Hall for less than a day, and no one had seen him before. Yet, the other party was still able to find him. The intelligence of the Seven Star Pavilion was truly frightening!
"Pavilion Master Kui, do you suspect that Liu Yang could be Hall Master Zhang Xuan or Hall Master Zheng Yang in disguise?"
Noticing that Zhang Xuan was observing the First Elder closely, the First Elder turned to look at him.
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao nodded.
"Hall Master Zhang Xuan is at Heavenly True Immortal realm, which matches Liu Yang's cultivation. However, he has comprehended the Gods' Sword Intent, and his swordsmanship is far superior to his peers. Considering how Liu Yang was able to defeat the both of us with just his bare hands, it doesn't seem likely that he's the Gods' Sword Intent, right?"
The First Elder asked with a frown. "As for Hall Master Zheng Yang, based on the information I received, he's at Heavenly High Immortal realm, which is why he was able to tame the Serpentine Dragon and the Nine-headed Fiery Phoenix so easily. Besides, I've taken a closer look at their soul auras, and there's no similarity at all … "
The First Elder could not understand why the Pavilion Master Kui Xiao would be so suspicious of Liu Yang.
It was clear that the two of them were completely different.
"There's a herb known as the Transfiguration Grass that grows in the City of Collapsed Space. Consuming it will not only alter one's appearance, but it will also alter one's soul aura," Pavilion Master Kui Xiao said. "I've seen the herb once, but I wasn't able to obtain it."
"Pavilion Master Kui, are you suspecting that Liu Yang has consumed the Transfiguration Grass?" the First Elder asked.
"That's not it. What I'm trying to say is that just because Liu Yang's appearance and soul aura are completely different doesn't mean that they aren't the same person," Pavilion Master Kui Xiao replied with a frown. "I just find it a little strange."
"Strange?"
"It's not too long ago that the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion found a sect leader who has comprehended the Gods' Sword Intent, and suddenly, a top-notch genius appeared in the Myriad Beasts Hall. Not only that, he's even able to alter the beast taming technique that has remained the same for several millenniums … And now, our Seven Star Pavilion has an invincible Heavenly True Immortal realm cultivator …"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao shook his head. "Don't you think that it's a little strange for all of these geniuses to appear?"
The First Elder asked in astonishment.
If the other party had not brought it up, he would have thought that it was indeed the case.
Under normal circumstances, it would already be an incredible feat for geniuses of such caliber to appear once every few centuries. Yet, in just ten short days, there were three of them …
That was indeed a little strange.
"Pavilion Master Kui, are you suspecting him as well?"
Elder Hong Wu's eyes lit up upon hearing Pavilion Master Kui's words.
He had thought that Pavilion Master Kui had gone senile with age, treating a fellow whom he had just met so well. However, it seemed like the latter was still as wise as ever.
At the very least, he had not expected that to happen.
"It's not that I'm suspecting him."
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao shook his head. "I have asked the elders of the Ethereal Hall about this matter, and they said that Liu Yang was intending to rent an aerial immortal beast so that he could get to the Sea of Exiled Stars as soon as possible. The Ethereal Hall wants to earn some profits, so they set an exorbitant price. It's due to his lack of money that he decided to challenge the dueling ring. Thus, he didn't challenge the dueling ring to attract our attention, nor did he harbor any ill intentions toward the Seven Star Pavilion. Furthermore, based on my observation, he didn't know that we were the ones who were going to be killed during the dueling ring. "
"This …" The First Elder and Elder Hong Wu fell silent.
He didn't know who they were, so … he killed each of them with a single palm strike?
(I've been driving to my daughter-in-law's hometown in Lanzhou over the past few days, and I've been so busy that I ended up making a mistake in publishing this chapter. I'm really sorry. I'm sorry!)
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