Chapter 199 - 228: Supreme Profound Infinite Scripture, Strange Finger Bone, Drunken Immortal Brew, Seeing Off the Senior
SWOOSH!
The next moment.
With a single thought, Su Bai pulled the rather pathetic-looking Master Taiyu into his Dharma Tripod Prison.
’This is bad!’
And when Su Bai, who stood high in the sky, turned his gaze upon the Chaotic Sea Great Saint...
The latter immediately felt an utterly terrifying pressure. In an instant, he transformed into a silver streak of Escape Light and fled east!
’This man is simply terrifying!’
’Even Master Taiyu was defeated by him!’
’Run! I have to run!’
’I have to get this news to the Third Prince immediately!’
The Chaotic Sea Great Saint frantically thought to himself as he used a Divine Technique to flee at top speed.
Because of the sudden appearance of Su Bai, an unexpectedly powerful existence, their plan this time was a complete and utter failure.
Not only was the Black Mountain Ancestor dead, but the fate of Master Taiyu, a Nine Tribulations Realm expert, was likely no better.
As he thought about it, the Chaotic Sea Great Saint suddenly realized he was back where he started.
"What’s going on!?"
He stopped abruptly, his expression turning grim.
His gaze swept around him.
He was surrounded by swirling clouds and shimmering light. Everything seemed normal.
He couldn’t help but frown before continuing his high-speed escape in another direction.
But soon, he strangely found himself back where he started once again.
"This... This is!"
Suddenly, he seemed to see something utterly terrifying, his face a mask of shock and dread.
"AHHH!!"
Then, amid a despairing roar...
...his body was completely swallowed by five mountain peaks that pierced the heavens!
He vanished without a trace.
「Inside Ling County City.」
Xiao Wuming stared blankly at the sky high above, completely dumbfounded.
"That... That’s it? It’s over?"
The Black Mountain Ancestor of the Dragon Mansion Realm, and that Master Taiyu of the Nine Tribulations Realm.
They were dealt with so easily by that mysterious expert?
The entire battle lasted no more than ten breaths!
The more one thought about it, the more horrifying it became!
’I must go pay my respects to that senior,’ Xiao Wuming thought to himself, taking a deep breath.
He had already guessed that the actions of the Black Mountain Ancestor and the others were aimed at him.
Now that Su Bai had dealt with the three of them, the crisis was averted.
Out of both courtesy and logic, he should go and express his gratitude.
After a moment’s thought, he was just about to set off.
Suddenly, he turned to look toward the Commandery Governor’s Mansion, a strange expression on his face.
Then, with a flicker in his eyes, he vanished.
「At this very moment, inside the Commandery Governor’s Mansion.」
A violent BOOM echoed through the mansion!
Governor Chen Lingtian slammed his palm into the chest of a man in blue robes, sending him flying back several dozen feet!
Blood sprayed from his mouth!
"You bastard, Chen Lingtian, you really hid your power well!"
"I underestimated you..."
The blue-robed man said, his face pale as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
’The intelligence was wrong!’
The Governor of Ling County, Chen Lingtian, wasn’t at the Divine Platform Realm at all—he was at the Dao Palace Realm!
And he was a powerful expert even among those in the Dao Palace Realm.
Just as he was about to use a Secret Technique to escape...
Xiao Wuming descended from the sky, walking slowly on a trail of rosy light.
"How is this possible!?"
"You weren’t affected by the Blood Demon Gu!?"
Seeing Xiao Wuming completely unharmed, the blue-robed man was stunned.
His face was a picture of disbelief!
But Xiao Wuming didn’t waste any words on him. He used a simple trick and completely captured the man.
"Brother Xiao! What’s happening outside?"
Governor Chen Lingtian came to his side, his expression worried.
"Don’t worry, Brother Chen. Everything is fine outside."
Xiao Wuming then slowly explained, "Originally, it was indeed a tricky situation. A large number of Blood Demon Gu suddenly appeared in the city, causing chaos."
"But a mysterious senior intervened. Not only did he exterminate the Demon Gu, but he also killed the Black Mountain Ancestor, the Chaotic Sea Great Saint, and..."
"Master Taiyu!"
Governor Chen Lingtian was still reeling from the shocking news, unable to process it.
But the blue-robed man, lying on the ground spitting blood, suddenly shot his eyes wide open!
He roared with a savage expression.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"How could the True Master die!?"
He suddenly became hysterical, screaming and yelling on the ground.
Like a rabid dog.
...
After killing the three, Su Bai flashed back into the attic.
"Se... Senior!"
Seeing Su Bai return, Mu Yu immediately spoke with a respectful expression.
Su Bai exchanged a few pleasantries with him, then sat down alone at the Jade Table.
Mu Yu didn’t dare to disturb Su Bai. He stood respectfully to the side, his gaze scanning the surroundings.
Like a personal guard.
’That Master Taiyu is a Nine Tribulations Realm expert. The reward should be pretty good.’
With this thought in mind, Su Bai inspected the silver-white star on the Purification Tripod that represented Master Taiyu.
The next moment, detailed information about Master Taiyu appeared before his eyes.
[Criminal: Master Taiyu]
[Sin Level: Nine-Star]
[Strength: Nine Tribulations Realm, First Layer]
[Status: Heavily Injured (Imprisoned)]
[Reward: 1.2 million Experience Points per hour]
’As expected of a Nine Tribulations Realm Great Power!’
’So many experience points!’
’This mob is loaded!’
Next, Su Bai began the extraction.
Because this was the first time he had suppressed a Nine Tribulations Realm expert, Su Bai received one chance to extract a Cultivation Technique and a Divine Technique.
BUZZ!
As the thought formed, magnificent and dream-like clusters of light appeared.
A moment later, Su Bai obtained a massive, brilliantly golden cluster of light.
Then, a scene materialized before his eyes.
The scene showed Master Taiyu cultivating.
The man was truly a prodigy.
His Martial Dao aptitude was strong, and his comprehension was very high.
Some Divine Power Techniques would take ordinary Martial Artists years, or even decades, to cultivate to Perfection and reach the Returning to the True Realm.
But this man was able to master one Cultivation Technique after another in a short amount of time, bringing them to the Returning to the True Realm.
Among them, what caught Su Bai’s attention the most was a peerless Cultivation Technique called the Supreme Profound Infinite Scripture!
Snapping back to reality, Su Bai checked his rewards from this extraction.
[Cultivation Technique: Supreme Profound Infinite Scripture! (Ninth Grade!) Realm: Returning to the Essence!]
This Cultivation Technique allowed for Soul and Body Dual Cultivation!
When cultivated to a high Realm, it could both enhance one’s Divine Spirit and greatly strengthen one’s Physique.
And this Cultivation Technique was also the ultimate art of the Supreme Profound Dao Sect.
Only a true prodigy could cultivate it!
After obtaining this Cultivation Technique, Su Bai could clearly feel that his Divine Soul Power had increased by nearly a third!
His own Physique had also strengthened slightly.
’This Cultivation Technique is truly extraordinary!’
Just as Su Bai was marveling inwardly, from the window less than three feet away...
...a gentle breeze blew in, rustling the curtains.
Immediately after, a hearty laugh was heard.
"Senior! This junior has come to pay a visit, and I’ve brought fine wine!"
...
「Cangzhou, inside a certain palace.」
A solemn-faced young man in a golden robe sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, practicing some kind of Cultivation Technique.
His originally clear, radiant golden eyes gradually turned an abyssal black under the effect of the mysterious Cultivation Technique.
Whirlwinds of blood-red and deep black energy spun around his body.
As time passed, his body began to change.
Tendrils of Demon Qi roared, and streams of Evil Qi surged!
He looked like a peerless Demon Lord!
However, one of the phalanges on his fair right hand was a strange, deep black.
It didn’t seem to be his original bone; faint golden patterns were vaguely visible on its surface.
Mysterious and ancient.
After a moment, the young man stopped cultivating, his face pale.
He slowly raised his right hand.
He lowered his gaze.
Looking at the strange finger bone, he murmured to himself, "Still failed to fuse with it."
A short while later, a Guard came to report, his expression panicked.
"Speak."
The young man glanced at him and said indifferently.
"Yes!"
The young Guard bowed respectfully, not daring to delay.
"Reporting to the Third Prince!"
"News just came from the inner hall! Senior Master Taiyu’s Soul Lamp has shattered!"
"What!?"
"Taiyu is dead?"
The golden-robed young man shot to his feet, his expression changing drastically!
Master Taiyu wasn’t just his capable subordinate.
He was also the perfect nourishment he had his eyes on for a long time!
And now, he had been killed!
Rage and killing intent boiled within him.
BOOM!
The next moment, a terrifying aura, as deep and dreadful as an abyss, emanated from the pitch-black finger bone on his right hand!
"AHHH!!"
The young Guard let out a single, wretched scream before being completely engulfed by a horrifying black light!
He was gone without a trace.
"Damn it! DAMN IT ALL!"
Inside the palace, only the golden-robed young man’s inhuman roars of fury remained.
They echoed, shaking the very walls!
...
"Senior, are you leaving already?"
In the Ling County Attic, the Master of Fulong Temple brought out the Drunken Immortal Brew and, after sharing a few cups with Su Bai, asked with a smile.
"That’s right."
Su Bai took a sip of wine and nodded with a light smile.
Sunlight streamed in through the window and fell into his cup, like a golden flame burning within the liquid.
He came to Cangzhou, had some fun, and made some captures.
The trip had not been in vain.
It was naturally time to head back.
"Then this junior wishes Senior an early success in seeking the great Dao of immortality!"
The Master of Fulong Temple was a free-spirited man. He smiled, put down his Jade Cup, and clasped his hands in congratulation.
’Immortality...’
Hearing this word, Su Bai’s expression faltered for a moment.
Then, he raised his cup with a smile. "Then I wish the Temple Master an early breakthrough to the Nine Tribulations!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, continuing their conversation.
Mu Yu, who was standing to the side, would also chime in with a few words from time to time.
The shattered sunlight fell upon the Jade Cups, creating fleeting patterns of light and shadow.
It also illuminated the faces of the three men.
Time slowly passed.
At a certain moment.
Su Bai stood up, preparing to leave.
"Senior, the journey is long. Take some good wine with you!"
Before he left, the Master of Fulong Temple handed Su Bai a Jade Bottle.
Inside the bottle was none other than Drunken Immortal Brew.
"Alright."
Su Bai didn’t refuse, accepting it with a smile.
Seeing that he was about to turn and leave...
...Mu Yu, who was at his side, couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, will we meet again?"
"If fate wills it, we will naturally meet again."
Su Bai raised the fine wine in his hand and let out a hearty laugh.
Then he stepped into the air and departed.