Remould the Glory of Sword Art

A moment passed.

The aura enveloping the grand hall gradually dissipated.

Jiang Huang slowly released her grip on the hand infused with the black Taoist Intent, her gaze tinged with disappointment, more so with confusion.

"How is it?"

The Chi Fu Dragon Lord smiled as he spoke.

He understood Jiang Huang’s thoughts; upon seeing the Path of Destruction, anyone would think of that man named Xie. But unfortunately, this Taoist Intent did not originate from Xie Xuanyi.

"Is this Xuan Jin’s Path of Destruction?"

Jiang Huang frowned, raising her doubts.

From this Taoist Intent, she sensed an exceptionally profound and far-reaching aura.

In terms of age—

This Taoist Intent might have existed for over a hundred years!

How old is Xuan Jin, and how could he have cultivated such Taoist Intent?

"A year ago, during the southern expedition at Li Lan Mountain Territory, an extraordinary creation took place."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord smiled slightly and said, "The reincarnation of Lian Venerate from Da Sui Sword Palace fell upon Li Lan Mountain..."

Venerable Chi Lu, who was silently observing from the side, instinctively wanted to leave upon hearing this.

But a large hand fell upon his shoulder.

Chi Fu Dragon Lord gestured for Chi Lu to stay.

"Phew..."

Venerable Chi Lu’s expression turned solemn.

A year ago, the Erosion Sun Swamp suffered heavy damage, and demons who had cultivated to a certain realm knew that the sudden change of Erosion Sun was related to Li Lan Mountain, but the exact events of that year remained a mystery to most, and it is an absolute secret of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

"Lian Venerate practices the Path of Destruction..."

Jiang Huang quickly understood, her eyes lighting up: "So a year ago, when you let Cheng Er leave the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, was it to help Xuan Jin seize the ’Path of Destruction’ wandering outside?"

"Exactly."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord nodded, "This Path of Destruction is the wandering Taoist Intent from that time..."

Upon first seeing the Path of Destruction, he also thought of Xie Xuanyi.

However.

Facts proved otherwise.

Heavenly Phoenix Palace had been chasing Xie Xuanyi for an entire year; the Taoist Intent was quite clean and pure, without any trace of Xie Xuanyi’s aura. Moreover, not long ago, Xie Xuanyi had just fought with the Great Palace Master in the [Ruins], and he suffered extremely severe injuries. Even if he had narrowly escaped, there was no chance he could flee near Lushui Cave Heaven, which is the core territory of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

"Thinking like this, it seems reasonable."

Jiang Huang squinted her eyes.

Though provided a reasonable explanation, she still felt something was amiss.

"With this item, plus the prior White Paper Ashes, we can use the Sky Vault Divination to search for Xuan Jin’s whereabouts."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord solemnly said, "These two days, I plan to set up a Great Array here and properly prepare for the divination ceremony..."

Sky Vault Divination is an important legacy within the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

Though it cannot compare to the Sky Observation Technique of the Great Chu Imperial City, Sky Vault Divination has its unique insights. With enough cost, it can trace personal items and infer the owner’s whereabouts through their "cause and effect" aura.

Even Cui Zhen, hiding in the Snow Mountains, was discovered this way.

Of course.

The cost varies depending on the divination target.

To deduce the whereabouts of a demon cultivator from the Cave Heaven Realm, Chi Fu Dragon Lord wouldn’t need to form an array; he could simply perform a calculation to capture them.

But divining Cheng Er is different.

This fellow is equipped with sorcery, extremely difficult to investigate. To find cause and effect amidst countless clues, even a Yang God Great Cultivator like Chi Fu needs to form an array and prepare thoroughly.

A year ago.

When Xuan Jin first went missing, Chi Fu Dragon Lord already used a Divination Technique. He personally sought Xuan Jin’s personal items in the Taoist Palace, but this time the divination ended in failure... even with the Great Palace Master’s intervention, it was fruitless.

Because the "cause and effect" aura of these personal items had been completely erased.

Xuan Jin seemed to have vanished from existence, leaving no trace behind.

In Chi Fu’s view, it must have been Cheng Er from the Paperman Sect, using some sort of Demon Art to obscure the heavenly secret.

This time.

Chi Fu Dragon Lord finally found his chance.

Now, he had "White Paper Ashes" closely related to Cheng Er in his possession, along with the scattered "Path of Destruction" from Xuan Jin, enough to perform a complete divination!

...

...

Leaving the grand hall, Jiang Huang’s heart lake of doubts remained unresolved.

She vaguely felt that things weren’t so simple.

The Great Array had already been set.

Chi Fu Dragon Lord decided to use the power of the Sky Vault in the Chi Lu Hall to perform a great calculation with various Star Gates.

Xuan Jin and Cheng Er should be near Lushui Cave Heaven, possibly even inside the cave heaven itself.

Venerable Chi Lu had already made a strategic move before Chi Fu’s grand arrival, enforcing a blockade around the cave heaven. Despite the outskirts being desolate, it featured [Star Gates] capable of monitoring primordial energy flows. This blockade ensured that until Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s great calculation concluded, everything around the cave heaven remained under control.

"Lord of the Throne."

Venerable Chi Lu jogged over to Jiang Huang, smiling apologetically, "These two days, you can rest comfortably in the residence. Besides the Lotus Pond, Lushui Cave Heaven has some remarkable sights... I’ll send someone to accompany you for leisure."

"There’s no need."

Jiang Huang replied expressionlessly, "I’m not interested in the scenery of Lushui Cave Heaven."

"If the Lord of the Throne dislikes it, once the year passes, I’ll shut down this Lotus Pond."

Venerable Chi Lu quickly said, "You mentioned earlier that these Primordial Pills would benefit the Demon Country more if granted to them..."

In Lushui Cave Heaven,

he was the indisputable "king."

But in reality, Venerable Chi Lu understood that beyond this place, within the Demon Country, he was merely a venerable.

The status he enjoyed today relied entirely on the master’s appreciation.

Now, this seemingly youthful woman demon was the future helmsman of the entire Heavenly Phoenix Palace, surpassing the master’s status.

It’s an entity he cannot afford to offend.

He would exert all his means to please Jiang Huang.

If he offended this esteemed person, not to mention continuing his reign in this secluded Lushui Cave Heaven, he might soon be the first sent to battle at the Northern Border Great Wall.

"..."

Jiang Huang did not respond to Venerable Chi Lu.

She observed the middle-aged demon in front, garbed in a deep blue Daoist robe, remaining silent for a moment before suddenly speaking: "Let me ask you a question."

"Lord of the Throne, please go ahead."

Venerable Chi Lu replied nervously, with utmost respect, "Chi Lu will speak truthfully..."

"Where did you find that Path of Destruction?"

Jiang Huang’s question caused Chi Lu to pause briefly.

"Just outside the cave heaven."

Venerable Chi Lu cautiously answered.

Regarding the origin of this Taoist Intent, Chi Fu Dragon Lord didn’t mind, as the upcoming great calculation would soon reveal the clues.

"Did you find it?"

Jiang Huang’s second question followed closely.

Chi Lu froze again, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Naturally, he didn’t find this Taoist Intent, but as the master’s grand arrival approached, any achievements related to the cave heaven surely belonged to him.

He instinctively wanted to claim credit.

But an intense unease surfaced within his heart lake.

Venerable Chi Lu’s instinct told him that this seemingly casual question allows no room for lying or evasion.

"Lord..."

Before he could speak, Jiang Huang already had the answer in mind.

"Enough."

Jiang Huang commanded expressionlessly, "Take me to that person, right now."