Yuan Tiangang Returns
As Li Xunhuan's right hand surged with true energy, the black jelly in his hand suddenly seemed to be injected with life, trembling violently and coming back to life instantly. The original solid softened and turned into a pool of black fluid.
The black fluid thickened continuously, and a violent and ferocious aura surged from it, like an enraged beast that rampaged wildly, trying to break free of its restraints, but it could never escape Li Xunhuan's grasp.
Slowly, a hideous face emerged from the surface of the black fluid. The face was twisted and deformed, filled with malice and murderous intent, and a pair of black claws extended from its sides, sending chills down one's spine.
Seeing the little black thing struggling in Li Xunhuan's palm, Chu Xuanao's eyes lit up. This thing must be something!
Venom has escaped?
You know what, this little thing really does look almost exactly like Venom from the movies of my past life.
Seeing his Your Highness stand up and walk over, his eyes showing great interest in the item, Li Xunhuan said unhurriedly.
"Your Highness, I learned from the Blood Spirit of the Blood Lotus Sect that this item is called [Spirit Devouring Grievance Shadow]. It was originally a rare and precious material, but the Blood Lotus Sect refined it using secret techniques, and that's how it turned out like this."
In the previous war between the two countries, hundreds of thousands died or were injured. The life force of those dead was absorbed by the Blood Lotus Sect, presumably for this item.
"But this thing is too ferocious. Although it has a spirit, it cannot be controlled. As for whether its intelligence was originally present or was artificially cultivated by the Blood Lotus Sect, that remains unknown."
After hearing Li Xunhuan finish speaking, Chu Xuanao slightly, his gaze fixed on the [Spirit Devouring Grievance Shadow], finding it rather interesting.
Just then, a deep voice came from the direction of the house door.
"Your Highness, this creature's intelligence is innate. It is a spiritual being nurtured by the energy of heaven and earth. Even if the Blood Lotus Sect wanted to add intelligence to it, it would be impossible, because if it did not have intelligence, it would not have taken shape, and such a creature would not exist in the world."
Upon hearing the voice, Chu Xuanao and the others were only surprised for a moment before they realized who it was and all smiled, recognizing the voice.
The next moment, a masked man wearing a straw hat, an ornate demon mask, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and dressed in black sleek clothes strode in. His aura was domineering and unfathomable. His steps were unrestrained and confident, displaying composure and ease.
Upon reaching the center of the hall, the newcomer knelt on one knee and addressed Chu Xuanao.
"Your subordinate, Yuan Tiangang, greets Your Highness. I beg Your Highness to punish Yuan Tiangang for failing to investigate."
Seeing this, Chu Xuanao smiled helplessly. Ever since he learned about the Imperial Clan from Chu Mo and told Yuan Tiangang, he had already apologized once. Why was he coming again?
Chu Xuanao quickly stepped forward, helped Yuan Tiangang up with both hands, and said slowly.
"There's no need for that, Yuan Tiangang. I have never blamed you for anything. You did nothing wrong, nor did you miscalculate. You are innocent; on the contrary, you have rendered great service. From now on, do not speak of punishing me again."
"No one could have imagined that the Imperial Clan would have such a scheme. Our foundation here is far too shallow, which is normal. Putting all that aside, how is your recovery from your injuries from this trip to the Great Feng?"
Chu Xuanao had nothing to blame Yuan Tiangang for. The Imperial Clan had never allowed him to access these secrets, and Yuan Tiangang and Zhu Wushi had only been here for a short time, so they were unaware of many of these secrets.
Moreover, Yuan Tiangang's calculations were correct. In fact, even if Chu Xuanao Yuan Tiangang n't predicted those things, he wouldn't have been able to react so quickly, even if he knew that the Corpse Immortal Sect originated from the Imperial Clan. It was the Imperial Clan that was pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Yuan Tiangang has been away for a long time, so it goes without saying that his injuries must be quite serious. He ventured alone into the Great Feng Capital, and several powerful experts at the Heavenly Being Realm attacked him. He chased them all the way to the Northern Border and even to the Barbarian Tribe. It can be said that only Yuan Tiangang's strength and thorough preparations could have prevented this.
Of course, there was also this unexpected variable: no one knew Yuan Tiangang, and no one was familiar with him, otherwise it would have been really difficult for him to Great Feng Capital.
Therefore, Yuan Tiangang was not wrong; on the contrary, he made outstanding contributions and achieved great merit.
After standing up, Yuan Tiangang bowed slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Your Highness, I, Yuan Tiangang, thank you for Your Highness forgiveness. My injuries have almost fully recovered. However, the backlash from the Great Feng Dynasty's National Destiny is somewhat troublesome, and it will take some time to dispel the power of the National Destiny. But this does not affect anything and is not a major problem."
As for Yuan Tiangang himself, this was indeed something he hadn't anticipated. He hadn't even noticed anything within the Dagan Imperial Clan at first; it was only after His Your Highness discovered it and told him that he found out. How embarrassing!
Seeing Yuan Tiangang's reaction, Chu Xuanao didn't continue the conversation and changed the subject.
"By the way, you mentioned earlier that the [Spirit Devouring Grievance Shadow]'s intelligence is innate?"
Yuan Tiangang nodded slowly, and after a pause, he spoke.
"Your Highness, this creature's intelligence is indeed innate, nurtured by the natural energy of heaven and earth. It was not originally like this. Its resentment, ferocity, and tyranny were all imposed upon it by the Blood Lotus Sect through evil secret arts and the pollution of the energy of all living beings, which changed its true nature."
Just like a person who goes astray in their martial arts practice, their aura and martial arts style change, and their entire personality changes drastically; however, this thing only has some things added to it, its essence, the laws of heaven and earth within it, will not change."
Having reached the Heavenly Being Realm, with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth condensed within him, Yuan Tiangang could see through the true nature of this rare treasure at a glance.
Chu Xuanao nodded as if he understood, crossed his arms, and looked at the so-called [Spirit Devouring Grievance Shadow] with amusement. He had to admit that the Blood Lotus Sect thieves were quite something.
You can call them bad, but you can't call them incompetent. These bizarre and varied methods are endless and have their reasons.
They've deformed even a rare and precious treasure; what would happen if a person were to be harmed like that?
No, for the "transformation" service, you shouldn't go to the Blood Lotus Sect; you should go to the Black Fiend Sect. They are the professional source of Human-Demon.
As he spoke, Yuan Tiangang looked at Zhu Wushi through the mask, and said with a smile in his eyes, "They really get along well."
"Your Highness, this creature grows by devouring others, and it seems it gets along quite well with Zhu Wushi!"
Zhu Wushi?
Chu Xuanao's gaze swept over Zhu Wushi, who was staring at him. Devour?
Zhu Wushi's Great Absorption Technique, and the strange Golden Core he condensed using the internal energy of countless people within his body after practicing Yuan Tiangang's Dan Yun Art —that thing was like a small black hole, never satisfied.
Upon hearing Yuan Tiangang's words, a glint of desire flashed in Zhu Wushi's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. He was not far from the Peak Ascension Realm, and now a suitable rare treasure was coming to him. It was impossible not to be tempted, but he still had to listen to His Your Highness's arrangements first.
"Zhu Wushi, this item is yours now. Once you reach the Peak Ascension Realm and achieve self-perfection, use it to try and break through to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm!"
Without hesitation, Chu Xuanao decisively decided who would own the item.
There are treasures, and they happen to be compatible with Zhu Wushi. There's no need to choose. Zhu Wushi's loyalty is beyond doubt, and his strength has reached a new level. This can only benefit me, not harm me.
While Zhu Wushi was still thinking about these things, he suddenly heard his Your Highness's voice. Zhu Wushi's face lit up with joy, and he said excitedly.
"Your Highness, I am deeply grateful for Your Highness kindness."