"I'm Yi Yun," said Yi Yun with cupped fists.
Yi Yun said with a calm voice as he cupped his fists. As the elder was observing him, he was similarly observing the elder. He could not sense any animosity from him, but he did not let his guard down either. Old Snake had already sent him a Yuan Qi voice transmission. The pigtailed elder was very powerful.
For Old Snake to praise him as strong was a testament to how powerful he was.
The elder smiled as he stroked his beard. "Heroes truly come from the young. I heard that when you first arrived in Cloud Pool City, you restored the Love Seeking Phoenix In Clouds of the Pillheart Sect's Alchemist Zhang. Later, you bought the Abyssal Red Lotus Seed at a high price at the auction. I have the intention of befriending you, so I made a special trip to Cloud Pool City. Let me introduce myself. I haven't used my name in a long time. I only have a nickname, Blackrock. You can just call me Aged Blackrock. "
Upon hearing Aged Blackrock's nickname, everyone present felt a jolt through their hearts.
He was … Aged Blackrock!?
Due to the Nine Li Magus Empire's seclusion, outsiders did not know much about the experts in the empire. However, the name Blackrock sent a chill down their spines.
In the past tens of millions of years, the Nine Li Magus Empire had faced several major wars. Some factions suspected that the tiny territory of the Nine Li Magus Empire contained some astounding secret. And it was because of this secret that the Nine Li Magus Empire guarded that tiny piece of land, refusing to leave for hundreds of millions of years.
They wanted to probe it to gain immense benefits. They also believed that the secluded Nine Li Magus Empire had lost most of its experts over the long years. Therefore, they launched a war against the Nine Li Magus Empire. In the end, Aged Blackrock went on a rampage in those few wars, leaving everyone shuddering in fear!
As such, Aged Blackrock became famous. It made the expressions of people change. But that was not the main point. The crux of the matter was that it had been nearly ten million years since Aged Blackrock last took action.
How long had the old fellow lived? According to the records of the various major factions, Aged Blackrock's first battle thirty million years ago was about the same state he was in. He was still in such a state now. He had lived for at least forty to fifty million years!
Why was he still alive?
Elder Seven Kills drew a gasp. In front of the elder, he felt flustered. Back when this old fellow was on a rampage, his grandmaster had not even been born.
Normally, the older an old person was, the weaker their life potential would be. Their strength would fall far from their peak, but there were some people who surpassed this limit. Their lifespans were seemingly endless, measured in units of millions of years. It was simply despairing!
Typically, a Divine Lord that fused with a Royal Seal could only live for a few million years. For example, if Pillheart Patriarch wanted to live longer, he would need to seal himself in Bloodcull Jade and spend his long years in slumber. He could not easily make a move. That way, he could live for twenty to thirty million years.
However, one side was living like a corpse underground, while the other side was alive and kicking and could come out at any time. The difference between the two could be easily imagined.
"This old man can't be a God King, right?"
With this thought in mind, Elder Seven Kills shook his head. It was impossible to reach the Godly Monarch realm. It was just too difficult. Furthermore, the lifespan of a Godly Monarch was even more terrifying.
"So it's Senior Blackrock. It's my honor to make your acquaintance."
Since Elder Blackrock had expressed his goodwill, Yi Yun naturally showed his utmost respect.
The pigtailed elder smiled in satisfaction and said, "My young friend, I'm here for something your master left behind in my Nine Li Divine Empire."
Your master?
Yi Yun pricked up his brows but he quickly came to a realization. The master the elder was referring to was likely the divine alchemist.
Yi Yun had obtained all of the divine alchemist's heritage. Furthermore, Ling Xie'er was now with Yi Yun, so it was not an exaggeration to say that the divine alchemist was Yi Yun's master.
"I believe you do not know what your master left behind. In fact, it is extremely important to my Nine Li Magus Empire. If you can help us complete this item, my Nine Li Magus Empire will definitely reward you handsomely."
Upon hearing Blackrock's words, the Pillheart Sect members were stunned. The person the elder was referring to was the mysterious divine alchemist?
What could the divine alchemist have left behind in the Nine Li Divine Empire? Furthermore, the Nine Li Divine Empire had mentioned that the item was extremely important and that it would reward them handsomely. Just the thought of the Nine Li Divine Empire's gratitude excited them.
Furthermore, if they could see the item the divine alchemist had left behind in the Nine Li Divine Empire, it would probably broaden their horizons and give them an opportunity.
The Pillheart Sect members were not the only ones tempted. Yi Yun was also curious. He asked, "Senior Blackrock, what are you referring to? If it was really left behind by my master and has been preserved by your esteemed empire to this day, it must be something impressive. I'm lacking in knowledge and might not be able to complete it. "
Yi Yun knew very well the gap between him and the divine alchemist in alchemy. Although he had the Purple Crystal Origins to make up for it, the long period of time was not something shortcuts could make up for.
"You will know when you get there."
Blackrock said lightly. Upon hearing that, Elder Seven Kills turned anxious.
Aged Blackrock had made it clear that he wanted to take Yi Yun away. With the old fellow around, his plans to encircle and annihilate Yi Yun would likely go up in smoke. But that was not all. The old fellow even wanted to bring Yi Yun to interact with the item left behind by the divine alchemist. How could he allow that?
"Wait!" Elder Seven Kills shouted.
"Oh?" Blackrock looked at Elder Seven Kills. "Fellow Daoist, are you trying to stop me from taking Yi Yun away?"
Elder Seven Kills naturally did not have the guts to nod. He knew very well that any faction that had opposed the Nine Li Magus Empire since ancient times was doomed. He gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Blackrock, is there some misunderstanding? The divine alchemist is my Pillheart Sect's Ancestral Master. Furthermore, over the past tens of millions of years, my Pillheart Sect has gathered the best of many to constantly develop the divine alchemist's heritage. If Senior Divine Alchemist really left something behind, it should be completed by my Pillheart Sect!"
Divine alchemist?
Upon hearing that name, everyone present was taken aback. Most of them did not know who Elder Seven Kills was referring to. However, there were people who fell into deep thought as though they had thought of something.
The divine alchemist was once famous but with so much time in history, all those dazzling figures were eventually buried in the dust of history. In the present Heavenly South Great World, very few people knew of the divine alchemist.
Back when the Pillheart Sect besieged Yi Yun, they had always avoided mentioning the divine alchemist's name. In fact, they were afraid that the major factions would investigate the history and learn of how impressive Yi Yun's heritage was.
Now that the Nine Li Magus Empire had mentioned his existence, Elder Seven Kills decided not to hide it.
"My Pillheart Sect is the true successor of the divine alchemist. Yi Yun only stole some of my Pillheart Sect's fragmented heritage. Yet, he is trying to deceive the world and swindle people. Senior Blackrock, please be wise!"
"In the Heavenly South Great World, the Nine Li Magus Empire has always stood aloof from worldly affairs. Today, I wish that Senior Blackrock can uphold justice and allow my Pillheart Sect to reclaim the heritage that originally belonged to us. Furthermore, Yi Yun plotted to kill a group of my Pillheart Sect Elders. His crimes are unforgivable. Senior, please allow my Pillheart Sect to take him away for punishment! As for what you wish to complete, my Pillheart Sect will definitely complete it! I guarantee you that you will be satisfied! "
Elder Seven Kills said loudly. His voice was filled with vigor. Despite his fiery temper, his choice of words was respectful because he seemed to realize that the opportunity was no trifling matter for the Pillheart Sect.
"Heh …"
Upon hearing True Lord Seven Kills' words, Aged Blackrock chuckled. The smile made True Lord Seven Kills' heart skip a beat. He did not know what Aged Blackrock was laughing about.
"The confidence you have in saying that comes from the Phoenix Song Ruins, right?"
Aged Blackrock suddenly said something that came out of the blue. Most people present were confused but True Lord Seven Kills' expression changed. He widened his eyes and looked incredulously at Aged Blackrock.
How did he know!?
Aged Blackrock added, "The Pillheart Sect's rise began from the Phoenix Song Ruins, right? Phoenix Song is an ancient divine empire of the Heavenly South Great World. Back then, it had many dealings with my ancient Nine Li. Its destruction was indeed a pity. Ten million years ago, when its royal capital was opened, I went there as well. I only wanted to admire the splendor of the ancient divine empire. I did not plan on taking anything away. Coincidentally, I met your Pillheart Sect's ancestors there. They found some items, including some manuals left behind by Senior Divine Alchemist … "
Aged Blackrock recounted the history lightly. When True Lord Seven Kills heard that, he stood rooted to the spot like a wooden pillar.
Aged Blackrock was also in the Phoenix Song Ruins back then? Aged Blackrock had lived for a very long time. The entire Pillheart Sect's history might not even be as long as Aged Blackrock's. He had watched the sect develop, so how could he not know of its history?
As for the Phoenix Song Ancient Empire, it actually had dealings with the ancient Nine Li. Then, how could the Nine Li Magus Empire not know of the tiny ruins it left behind?
At that moment, everyone present could not help but murmur. True Lord Seven Kills felt his face burn. He yearned to vanish immediately. Be it him or the Pillheart Sect, they had bragged numerous times about their heritage and long history. Just moments ago, he had claimed to be the divine alchemist's successor and mocked Yi Yun without restraint, calling him a thief.
But now, the Pillheart Sect's background had been completely figured out by others. To put it bluntly, digging up the Phoenix Song Ancient Empire's ruins was no different from robbing tombs.
Instead, Yi Yun was called the divine alchemist's successor by Aged Blackrock.
How was the Pillheart Sect supposed to face itself after such a reversal?
Elder Seven Kills was a person who cared a great deal about his reputation. This was also the reason why he was enraged after being repeatedly tricked. Now, when he heard the whispers of the people around him, he nearly suffered internal injuries from his anger!
And at that moment, Aged Blackrock said leisurely, "The reason why the Phoenix Song Ancient Empire has manuals left behind by Senior Divine Alchemist is because he once stayed in the Phoenix Song Ancient Empire for extended periods of time. He even gave pointers to some of the Phoenix Song Ancient Empire's juniors and left behind some heritage in passing. These heritage are not core items, so your Pillheart Sect cannot be considered Senior Divine Alchemist's successor."
Aged Blackrock's explanation made Elder Seven Kills's face turn purple. He wanted to kneel down and beg Aged Blackrock to stop speaking. If he did, he would really vomit blood.
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