Chapter 553 - 306: Constitution Traits?
"That old fiend Black Tuo is probably furious."
Su Chen mused to himself. From their few interactions, he could tell that Black Tuo was genuinely infuriated at being threatened by a nobody like "Zhou Yunyang."
But the matter was too important, so he had no choice but to agree for now. If he could find out who purified the Fog Ashes through other means, Black Tuo probably wouldn’t hesitate to act.
"Dealing with these guys is exhausting." Su Chen sighed, his mind gradually returning to the present.
But now that he knew Black Tuo’s disguised identity, things didn’t seem so difficult anymore.
’Once I have the Heart of Spiritual Light, how I choose to handle this will be entirely up to me.’
As for who to send for the exchange... Su Chen definitely wasn’t going to face Black Tuo in the flesh. After thinking it over, there seemed to be only one suitable person.
’Ming Lin... I’ve already laid the groundwork, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Black Tuo’s targets are Su Chen and the person who purified the Fog Ashes; he won’t care about a nobody.’
Su Chen figured that he couldn’t afford any mistakes with the Heart of Spiritual Light, but there really weren’t many people he could trust.
Leaving the Nether Tower, he returned to his training room and took out a thick, purple potion. It was a Tier Six Support Potion from the Holy Cauldron Sect.
It looked thick, but it felt refreshing in his mouth. As it flowed down his throat, the potion’s effects began to spread before it even reached his stomach.
Su Chen’s body gradually turned crimson, like a branding iron. The surrounding temperature climbed rapidly, the air twisting with scorching heat. A faint mist began to rise, but it wasn’t steam; instead, it formed layers upon layers of illusory figures around him.
Tier Six Red Melting Unbreakable Body Refining Technique
Tier Six Mirage Circulation Meditation Method
These were the Body Refining and Meditation Techniques he had acquired some time ago. Even after achieving the Unity of Spirit and Body, he could still circulate the Meditation Technique, though the method was unique. The Spiritual Power within his cells was squeezed out, refined, and then flowed back in.
’The development rate has slowed down quite a bit.’ Su Chen couldn’t help but feel a little nostalgic for the days when his progress was visibly advancing every day. Of course, his current pace could hardly be called slow.
「...」
In a heavily guarded room at the Royal Court’s residence, Han Xingliu leaned back on a sofa. A virtual screen hovered before him, his gaze fixed on one of the names.
"Su Chen, a Tier Six Professional, second on the Holy List... His progress is unbelievably fast."
Han Xingliu’s knuckles tapped unconsciously on the armrest, his gaze unfocused.
’How on earth did he do it? Even with a Star Amber Level Talent, it should be impossible to have this kind of power in his early twenties. Could it be the Deceitful God?’
The suspicion surfaced in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it.
The Bronze Ancient King was framed and betrayed by the Deceitful God and detests them to the core. Among the Five Great Sects, the territories ruled by the Bronze Sect have the fewest active Deceitful God’s Followers.
Anyone found colluding from within faces the most severe punishment.
’If not the Deceitful God’s Power, what other method could allow him to reach such a level...’
Han Xingliu wracked his brain, flipping through various files on Su Chen. Most of the information came from the Prophet Council, and the details were simple.
His records before joining the Bronze Sect were vague and unclear, summed up with the simple phrase "experienced a rough and difficult life."
’Upon entering the Bronze Sect, he caused a sensation by becoming the top contender among Tier Fives while only being a Tier Four. Many doubted his rumored Ink Jade Talent, but Qing Cang’s trip to the Profound Celestial Sect to retrieve the Profound Celestial Instrument dispelled many of those suspicions...’
’...Later, during the disturbance at the Ancient King Stele, Su Chen revealed his Star Amber Level Talent. Then, as a Tier Five, he defeated Qin Tianlin, who possessed a Divine Dawn Level Talent...’
"..."
’...At 22 years old, he’s a Tier Six Professional who defeated the Star Seed, Wei Zhenghong, to rank second on the Holy List...’
This record was absolutely magnificent.
"What a pity..." Han Xingliu sighed. The Bronze Sect’s Flame Fire situation had suddenly improved, making the matter of merging the flames a distant prospect once more. He might not get another chance to investigate Su Chen’s secrets.
"Just how..."
As he was lost in thought, the door behind him opened. Han Xingliu’s eyes flickered, and he quickly stood up.
Peng King emerged from the room, his brow slightly furrowed as if pondering something.
"Peng King, how did the discussions go?" Han Xingliu hurried forward to ask.
After Qin Yun spoke of the Spirit of Sun, the Morning Star Tier members of all the major sects reported back. The Royal Court’s upper echelon was vast, and the matter had wide-reaching implications, so their discussions had only just concluded.
Peng King mused for a moment. "The Ancient Kings and Emperors have basically made their decision. The matter with Qin Yun will end here for now. The Bronze Sect can’t deal with him as they please. After the Peak Star Conference, he is to enter the Lost Flame again."
Han Xingliu was stunned. "The Ancient Kings and Emperors all believed him?"
"Believe it or not..." Peng King hesitated, then shook his head. "This involves the Spirit of Sun, and by offering to re-enter the Lost Flame, Qin Yun is essentially staking his own life on it. At this point, what does it matter if they believe him?"
"Sigh, it’s just this matter of merging the flames..." He let out a soft sigh. He had thought he would be the one to bring it to fruition. What a pity.
However, this was the Bronze Sect, after all. It wasn’t the first time they had faced a setback dealing with them.
A hundred years ago, when the Bronze Sect’s Flame Fire had just been extinguished, they had come eagerly, thinking it was a done deal. In the end, they still failed to merge the flames.
"The Bronze Sect’s luck is truly incredible, for this to happen at this exact moment."
Han Xingliu sounded resigned as well. "The crisis with their Flame Fire has been averted, and now a person like Su Chen has appeared. It seems the Bronze Sect is about to rise from the ashes."
"Su Chen?" Hearing Han Xingliu’s sudden mention of this person, Peng King couldn’t help but look over.
Han Xingliu flicked his wrist, conjuring a virtual screen and projecting it in front of them. "This just happened. Su Chen has advanced to Tier Six, defeated Wei Zhenghong, and is now ranked second on the Holy List."