Chapter 717 - 336: The Stone Eye’s Origin, Unraveling Doubts, Executing an Old Enemy
In an era without Divinity Transformation, he already stood at the pinnacle of the world, looking down upon all living beings.
On this day.
One of his Nascent Soul friends invited him to help besiege and kill a fiend.
That fiend was quite famous, having risen to prominence at nearly the same time as him. He was also a peerless Celestial Pride and was not easy to deal with.
But many years of success had made him overlook the danger.
He was confident that his peerless Treasure Eye could see through the fiend’s weaknesses, allowing him to kill the fiend and win himself even more praise and fame.
So, he went.
However, that battle became the last of his life.
The fiend’s might was monstrous and heaven-shaking, his strength so great it was beyond comprehension. He was actually able to withstand the attacks of dozens of Nascent Soul True Monarchs all by himself.
In the chaos of the melee, he was bound by the fiend’s Treasure and could not break free.
Immediately after, his treasured Treasure Eye, his greatest pride, was forcibly gouged out by the fiend.
As for him, he was shattered by a single palm strike from the fiend. Not even his Nascent Soul escaped. He perished on the spot, his brilliant life coming to an end.
This pair of Treasure Eyes, after some simple refining by the fiend, became an Illusion-Breaking Treasure.
Li Chang’an was no stranger to that fiend’s name.
Mo Qingkuang!
’No wonder the Stone Eye can see through the existence of the Bloodline. So it was refined by Mo Qingkuang himself.’
Li Chang’an had once been very puzzled.
According to ancient records, not even many Nascent Soul True Monarchs could see through the existence of the Bloodline. So why could the Stone Eye?
Now, that mystery was finally solved.
The Stone Eye and the Bloodline both came from the hands of the same person; they could be considered to have the same origin.
’I obtained Mo Qingkuang’s Demon Technique and also his Treasure. Is this a coincidence?’
Li Chang’an pondered inwardly, feeling it was all too much of a coincidence.
A senior once speculated that Mo Qingkuang might not be dead, and had even created an Evil Technique to devour life spans, allowing him to live from ten thousand years ago to this very day.
If a prodigy of his caliber had lived for ten thousand years, just how powerful would he be?
’Forget it. No need to overthink it. I have my divinations to protect me. Even if danger approaches, I can avoid it in advance.’
Li Chang’an suppressed his various stray thoughts.
He picked up the Stone Eye, refined it, and scanned his surroundings.
After being upgraded, the Stone Eye’s abilities were enhanced in every aspect. It could now be considered a top-tier Illusion-Breaking Treasure in the world.
’Although I wasn’t born with a Treasure Eye, with this item, I’m not that far off from that Celestial Pride from ten thousand years ago. I can go out and hunt for Treasures more often in the future.’
Li Chang’an put away the Stone Eye, flashed back into the Liu Clan Territory, and began explaining his Cultivation Insights to the Liu Family disciples.
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「The next day.」
To everyone’s surprise, no one from the Hu Family came to apologize.
A mere Foundation Establishment Clan, facing so many Golden Core Masters, was actually acting this tough. Could it be that they had some unknown hidden backing?
Ye Hao’s expression was grim. He planned to go to the Hu Family personally to hold them accountable.
Just then, the aura of an unfamiliar Golden Core Master suddenly appeared within everyone’s perception.
Before long, a streak of light shot across the sky and landed before them, transforming into a white-haired old man in a long robe.
This person’s aura had already reached the Late Stage of Golden Core!
Furthermore, he was shrouded in an air of mystery, as if veiled by a thin mist.
Upon seeing this person, Ye Hao’s expression grew more solemn.
The number of Late Stage Golden Core Powerhouses in the entire Southern Domain was limited. When had another one appeared?
"Who might you be, senior? And why have you come?"
"This old man is Wang Chunfeng. I have come today to resolve the grievances between you and the Hu Family."
The old man replied calmly.
Hearing this name, everyone came to a realization.
Wang Chunfeng.
A Tier Three Divination Master!
This man was once a friend of the Yellow Crane Mountain Lineage and had performed Divination for Yellow Crane Mountain many times.
Later, while trying to divine the fate of a mysterious person, he suffered a backlash from the heavens, losing a hundred years of his lifespan.
After that, he announced his seclusion and rarely appeared in the Southern Domain.
To think that after so many years, he was actually still alive, and his Cultivation had even broken through to the Late Stage of Golden Core.
Moreover, his Divination Skill must have also improved, most likely reaching Tier Three Top Grade.
"Fellow Daoists, can you give this old man some face?"
Wang Chunfeng stood before the crowd, his white robes fluttering, his bearing extraordinary. He had the air of an immortal sage.
Ye Hao’s expression was somewhat grave.
Although his strength was considerable, he still had to be cautious when facing a Tier Three Divination Master at the Late Stage of Golden Core.
At this moment, Li Chang’an patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Let me handle this."
"Alright."
Ye Hao didn’t hesitate in the slightest, immediately retreating to the rear.
Although he didn’t know the source of Li Chang’an’s confidence, he trusted him without reservation.
Li Chang’an moved to the very front, glanced at Wang Chunfeng, and gave a faint smile.
"Wang Chunfeng, you old coot, you’re actually still alive. That’s a bit of a surprise. Did you find some more Life-Extending Treasures?"
"Li Chang’an, what is the meaning of this?"
Wang Chunfeng’s expression was hostile.
He didn’t recall having any enmity with Li Chang’an, yet Li Chang’an had called him an "old coot" right from the start.
Li Chang’an chuckled. "No particular meaning. I just want to test how much strength you, old coot, still have left."
"You..."
Wang Chunfeng’s face instantly darkened.
He could tell that today’s matter would not be resolved peacefully.
"Li Chang’an, you truly wish to fight this old man?"
As he spoke, he secretly employed a Tier Three Top Grade Divination technique, planning to strike first.
Little did he know, Li Chang’an had already sensed it.
With a mere thought, he immediately deployed a Tier Four Divination technique. Without a shred of mercy, he brutally crushed Wang Chunfeng’s Power of Divination.
With a SPURT, Wang Chunfeng’s whole body trembled violently. He spat out a mouthful of blood, staring at Li Chang’an in disbelief.
"Li Chang’an, you’re actually..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he spat out another mouthful of blood.
Immediately after, two terrifying lines of blood flowed from his horror-filled eyes.