Fragmented Map, Preparations for Impersonating the Pure Lotus Demon Saint

A vast, boundless, overwhelming aura suddenly swept across heaven and earth, as immovable as deep waters and towering mountains, as mighty as an ocean overturning the sky!

Hai Bodong's pupils contracted, and his body began to tremble involuntarily.

"This aura... it can only be said that a Dou Zong truly lives up to their name..."

Mittel Tengshan was overjoyed. "Elder Hai, let's go meet Lord Su!"

"Mm."

Hai Bodong took a deep breath. A Dou Zong could be said to be the heavens of the Jia Ma Empire. He wondered whether that Dou Zong master would agree to refine a pill for him...

With an uneasy heart, Hai Bodong headed with Mittel Tengshan toward the luxurious residence where Su Yun was staying.

The poisonous miasma and fiery haze that had once permeated the area had already dispersed, replaced by an extremely faint pressure.

But if Hai Bodong were to judge it, he would consider this thin pressure far more terrifying than the poisonous miasma and fiery haze that had seemed dangerous before!

"Lord Su should still be stabilizing his realm. We'll wait at the entrance."

"Yes."

Hai Bodong's aged face was filled with envy. A Dou Zong—that had once been the realm he dreamed of attaining.

Yet now, he would already thank the heavens if he could recover his former cultivation.

Inside the residence, a sharp glint flashed through Su Yun's eyes. With a gentle exhale, he caused the energy within a few feet of himself to fall into disorder.

He had only just broken through and could not yet fully control the vast Dou Qi within his body.

Su Yun circulated his cultivation technique and calmed his breathing for half a day. The Dou Qi surging rapidly through his meridians gradually settled.

"Dou Zong truly is an entirely different world."

Su Yun felt neither joy nor sorrow. His advancement in cultivation was certainly gratifying, but he was already invincible within the Jia Ma Empire, so it did not affect him much.

With the Woeful Poison Body, succeeding in his breakthrough had been only natural.

"Come in."

Su Yun spoke indifferently, his voice passing through the doors and walls to reach the two outside.

With his perception, he had discovered Hai Bodong and Mittel Tengshan long ago.

"Creak."

The doors were pushed open, and the two entered.

Mittel Tengshan clasped his fists, his face full of reverence. Bowing, he said, "Congratulations, my lord, on returning to the Dou Zong realm!"

"Mm."

Su Yun raised his eyes toward Hai Bodong. "Who is he?"

Mittel Tengshan hurriedly explained, "This is Elder Hai, Hai Bodong, the Supreme Elder of our Mite'er Family.

Elder Hai has come to visit this time because he wishes to ask you to refine a pill."

Hai Bodong clasped his fists. "Greetings, Lord Su."

"Mm."

Su Yun examined Hai Bodong's body with Soul Power. After a moment, he said, "There seems to be a seal within your body. The pill you want refined is related to that, isn't it?"

Hai Bodong was startled. Just now, he had felt as though someone had seen straight through him.

He lowered his stance even further. "My lord is correct. I was sealed by a powerful enemy, and my cultivation has been sealed away. I ask for your assistance, my lord."

Su Yun said calmly, "Although you are the Supreme Elder of the Mite'er Family, This Sect Master had never met you before. You only returned after hearing that This Sect Master was a Sixth-grade Alchemist, correct?

The Mite'er Family's efficiency is not high, but they have been diligent enough. If you recover your cultivation and are willing to return to the Mite'er Family to work for This Sect Master,

then helping you refine a pill to remove the seal is naturally possible."

"This..."

Hai Bodong looked conflicted.

Truthfully, pledging himself to a Dou Zong expert—especially one who was also a Sixth-grade Alchemist—would not be beneath him.

But Hai Bodong had always lived freely and had never considered serving under another. For a moment, he hesitated.

"Forget it. For the Mite'er Family's sake, if you can offer sufficient compensation, This Sect Master can also refine the pill for you."

Hai Bodong was delighted. He took a tattered map from his Storage Ring.

"Please take a look, my lord. This is a Fragmented Map I obtained by chance. Based on my years of study, this Fragmented Map should contain clues to a Heavenly Flame!"

He took the bait!

The corner of Su Yun's mouth lifted imperceptibly as he drew the Fragmented Map into his palm. This Fragmented Map had been his target all along.

In the cave at Qingshan Town, Su Yun had already obtained one Fragmented Map.

These Fragmented Maps had been left behind by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint before his death, and they contained a remnant soul image of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint.

Using these Fragmented Maps as a catalyst, he could use the system to simulate the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's aura!

The Woeful Poison Body was indeed powerful, not to mention that his was a perfect Woeful Poison Body that had resolved the poison body's eruption.

But if he wanted to increase his strength faster, completing the Heavenly Lies and Practice Falsehood to Achieve Truth was the best option!

And impersonating the Pure Lotus Demon Saint was one of Su Yun's backup plans.

For now, however, it really was only a backup plan...

Making others believe that he was the Pure Lotus Demon Saint would not be easy.

Not to mention that the era in which the Pure Lotus Demon Saint had lived was far too distant. At the very least, few people on this Northwest Continent knew of this former Dou Saint expert.

Impersonating the Pure Lotus Demon Saint required the right place and the right opportunity.

"Not enough."

Su Yun shook his head.

Yes, it was not enough. The Fragmented Map was a key item for subduing the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and was also of great use to Su Yun, but Hai Bodong did not know that.

"The age of this Fragmented Map is likely even older than This Sect Master.

Leaving aside how difficult it would be to gather every Fragmented Map, after so many years, that Heavenly Flame may have already been claimed by someone else."

Hai Bodong's expression froze. That did seem to make sense.

Hai Bodong continued raising the stakes. "I also have several Mysterious-Tier Advanced cultivation techniques and Dou Skills in my collection. I can give them all to you, my lord!"

But Su Yun was still dissatisfied. "Mysterious Tier?

This Sect Master has no use for Mysterious-Tier items."

For a time, Hai Bodong was at a loss.

Hai Bodong racked his brains, considering what else he had that was worth offering, while Mittel Tengshan remained silent.

The residence was deathly quiet, with only the soft sound of Su Yun's fingers tapping against the armrest echoing within.

"Alas."

Hai Bodong's back bent. "This life of mine is willing to be at your command, my lord!"

"A wise choice."

Su Yun chuckled.

With Hai Bodong in the Mite'er Family, their efficiency in gathering poisons and handling matters for him would improve greatly.

Mittel Tengshan sighed in relief. It was good that Elder Hai had come around.

"Bring the Pill Formula and the medicinal ingredients."

"Yes!"

Hai Bodong hurriedly took out a Parchment Scroll and a Jade Box from his Storage Ring.

Su Yun accepted them. The Pill Formula was naturally for the Poison Breaking Pill. As for the medicinal ingredients...

He opened the Jade Box and inspected its contents briefly before asking in confusion, "It seems to be missing a Sand Mandala?"

Hai Bodong smiled awkwardly. "The place where the Sand Mandala grows lies within my enemy's territory.

And because she placed the seal on me, she will sense me the moment I draw near, so..."

Su Yun was so annoyed that he laughed. "So you need This Sect Master to gather the medicinal ingredient for you too?"

Sensing that the atmosphere had turned sour, Mittel Tengshan hurriedly said, "The Mite'er Family can handle it on your behalf!"

"Very well. This Sect Master has just broken through and could use some exercise. I'll make the trip for you... but This Sect Master will be keeping this Fragmented Map."

"Many thanks, my lord!"

Hai Bodong was overjoyed.

With a Dou Zong taking action, success was certain. Perhaps Queen Medusa would even suffer greatly!