Arc 11Pearls and the Geek Tower

Lu Ming acquired the Rain Spirit Pearl, advanced the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and fought Xuanjian Palace’s True Man Qingwei while helping Fairy Miaoyin. After reaching Yangwu City, he killed a masked Geek Tower figure, drawing the attention of True Person Qingyue.

  • Lu Ming bought the Golden Origin Pearl, Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and a map fragment at Stormy Pavilion’s auction, then killed Jade Snake Gentleman when he ambushed him on Red Coral Island.
  • Lu Ming found Spirit Severing Ridge’s moonlit entrance, entered True Man Tian Que’s cavern, and claimed the Rain Spirit Pearl and the resources left there.
  • Lu Ming cultivated the fifth level of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit in the Dragon Vein Pool, then rescued the wounded Fairy Miaoyin and exchanged the Rain Spirit Pearl for her Lightning Spirit Pearl.
  • Lu Ming condensed a Lightning Primordial Spirit and fought True Man Qingwei, then escaped with Fairy Miaoyin and Little Fox as other experts arrived.
  • Lu Ming studied the Profound Void Sword Technique, completed Condensing Kill, and parted from Fairy Miaoyin before continuing toward the Floating Clouds Sect.
  • In Yangwu City, Lu Ming killed the masked Black Robe Figure who claimed to be the new Ox Head of Geek Tower, then learned more about the mysterious organization from Zhen Ruoying.
  • True Person Qingyue decided to meet Lu Ming herself after Zhen Ruoying failed to bring him to her.
Chapters 251–275 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 251A Strange Phenomenon Emerged

Lu Ming used three connected Stone Slabs and the Jade Pendant to deduce the first layer of the [True Undying Art], then began secluded cultivation before the Stormy Pavilion auction. Elsewhere, Grand Yin Master met Senior Luo, who revealed that the Rain Spirit Pearl had surfaced.

  • Lu Ming discovered that three Stone Slabs joined together and triggered the Jade Pendant to deduce more of the [True Undying Art].
  • Lu Ming deduced the first layer, [Blood Regeneration], and decided to seek an External Skill and a stronger blood-burning secret art.
  • Lu Ming put away the Stone Slabs, instructed Little Fox, and began secluded cultivation while visitors gathered on Red Coral Island for the approaching auction.
  • Grand Yin Master and Senior Luo visited a pleasure house and discussed the Four Symbols Pearl in private.
  • Senior Luo told Grand Yin Master that the Rain Spirit Pearl's whereabouts had been revealed, and Grand Yin Master asked where it was.

Ch. 252A Business Deal

Elder Luo told Grand Yin Master that Stormy Pavilion would auction an incomplete map connected to the Rain Spirit Pearl and asked him to help acquire it and kill a powerful cultivator. Grand Yin Master recognized the target as the person who had humiliated and pursued him, while Lu Ming tested the strength and blood-regeneration effects of his newly cultivated True Undying Art.

  • Elder Luo explained that Stormy Pavilion planned to auction an incomplete map that might lead to the Rain Spirit Pearl’s tomb, and said he knew where the other map portion was.
  • Grand Yin Master agreed to help Elder Luo obtain a map portion and assist with finding the rest afterward.
  • Elder Luo offered Grand Yin Master ten thousand High-grade Yuan Stones to kill a Late Gang Yuan Realm cultivator who had been hired by Situ Qing.
  • Grand Yin Master saw the target’s portrait and recognized the person who had pursued him, but avoided explaining their history to Elder Luo.
  • Lu Ming completed his cultivation of the first layer of the True Undying Art and found that it greatly increased his blood and qi.
  • Lu Ming activated the Blood Burning Art to test his blood regeneration and felt his strength rise enough to challenge an Early Sea Transformation Realm cultivator.

Ch. 253Fairy Miaoyin

Fairy Miaoyin and Elder Luo planned to use Grand Yin Master to draw out the Immortal Ape Old Monster and discussed investigating Lu Ming, whose background had frightened Grand Yin Master. Lu Ming finished evaluating his Blood Regeneration ability and headed to the auction, aware that someone was watching him.

  • Fairy Miaoyin told Elder Luo to keep Grand Yin Master occupied while they sought the Wind Spirit Pearl from the Immortal Ape Old Monster.
  • Elder Luo told Fairy Miaoyin that Grand Yin Master had refused Situ Qing’s commission after seeing Lu Ming’s portrait, and they discussed approaching and testing Lu Ming.
  • Lu Ming concluded that his Blood Regeneration could sustain prolonged combat by converting Heaven and Earth Origin Energy into blood and qi, though it weakened where energy was scarce.
  • On the day of the auction, Lu Ming left the inn carrying Little Fox and sensed someone watching him before quickly disappearing from the street.

Ch. 254Nine Dragon Pill

Lu Ming attended Stormy Pavilion’s elite auction on Red Coral Island, where powerful figures from across the Falling Star Sea gathered. The auction began with the Nine Dragon Pill, and Lu Ming watched as bidders competed for it.

  • Lu Ming entered Stormy Pavilion’s branch and settled into a private booth with Little Fox.
  • Dragon Whale Sea’s representative, Elder Luo, Grand Yin Master, Venerable Yuan He, and other experts arrived for the auction.
  • Liang Wenyue opened the auction and introduced the Nine Dragon Pill, which could help Gang Yuan Realm Martial Artists break through.
  • Bidders competed for the three Nine Dragon Pills, and Feng Longzi bought two while another guest bought the third.
  • Lu Ming watched without bidding, and the second auction item was brought onto the stage.

Ch. 255High-Grade Golden Yuan Bead

Lu Ming watched the auction until a high-grade Golden Yuan Bead drew bids from several Sea Transformation Realm experts. As Elder Luo and Jade Snake Gentleman competed for it at seven million and fifty thousand Mid-grade Yuan Stones, Lu Ming finally entered the bidding.

  • Liang Wenyue introduced the Dragon Bone Whip, which sold for three hundred and ninety thousand Mid-grade Yuan Stones, and several more valuable items followed.
  • Liang Wenyue unveiled a high-grade Golden Yuan Bead that could withstand powerful attacks, and Lu Ming decided it would be useful to him.
  • Bidders raised the Golden Yuan Bead's price to three million before Jade Snake Gentleman and Venerable Spirit Turtle began competing.
  • Venerable Yuan He and Elder Luo joined the bidding, driving the price up to seven million and fifty thousand Mid-grade Yuan Stones.
  • With only Elder Luo and Jade Snake Gentleman still bidding, Lu Ming finally spoke up.

Ch. 256Dragon God Heavenly Merit

Lu Ming won the high-grade Golden Origin Pearl after outbidding two Sea Transformation Realm experts, drawing their attention and the resentment of Jade Snake Gentleman. The auction then revealed Lu Ming’s true target, the incomplete Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and fierce bidding began.

  • Lu Ming bid eight million mid-grade Yuan Stones for the Golden Origin Pearl, surpassing Jade Snake Gentleman and Old Monster Sweet Spring.
  • Grand Yin Master recognized Lu Ming, while the Elder Luo tried to provoke a clash between Lu Ming and Jade Snake Gentleman.
  • Old Monster Sweet Spring withdrew, and Jade Snake Gentleman stopped bidding but warned Lu Ming with an icy remark.
  • Lu Ming completed the purchase of the Golden Origin Pearl and put it away despite the steep cost.
  • Liang Wenyue introduced the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and Yu Anzi explained that only its first five stages were complete.
  • Bidders competed fiercely for the incomplete Dragon God Heavenly Merit, which had once been the supreme art of Dragon God Palace.

Ch. 257Heaven and Earth Four Directions Pavilion

Lu Ming outbid Dragon Whale Sea for the Dragon God Heavenly Merit at the auction. He then learned the final lot was related to the Four Symbols Pearl, which could help its owner comprehend four types of profound meaning and unlock the inheritance of Heaven and Earth Four Directions Pavilion.

  • Lu Ming bid three million one hundred thousand for the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and Dragon Whale Sea stopped bidding after Yu Anzi offered to show him a copy.
  • Liang Wenyue sold the Dragon God Heavenly Merit to Lu Ming, who examined the jade slip while waiting for a more useful auction item.
  • Lu Ming held back his remaining Yuan Stones as the auction continued, but the Blood-Burning Secret Art he wanted did not appear.
  • Liang Wenyue announced that the final auction item was related to the Four Symbols Pearl, forged by the Four Symbols Emperor Venerable and said to grant access to the inheritance in Heaven and Earth Four Directions Pavilion.
  • Liang Wenyue opened the box as the bidders waited to see what the related item was.

Ch. 258Celestial Being Tian Que

Lu Ming bought a fragmentary map to Celestial Being Tian Que's tomb, then was confronted by Jade Snake Gentleman over the Golden Yuan Bead. Venerable Yuan He stopped the fight, and Jade Snake Gentleman left while threatening Lu Ming to stay on Red Coral Island.

  • Liang Wenyue revealed that Stormy Pavilion had a fragmentary map to the tomb of Celestial Being Tian Que, the first holder of the Rain Spirit Pearl, and Yu Anzi explained that someone likely had the recently separated other half.
  • Lu Ming spent one hundred and seventy thousand Mid-grade Yuan Stones on the sixteenth map copy, but he and Little Fox could not identify the region it showed.
  • After the auction, Lu Ming decided to stay on Red Coral Island to study more maps and cultivate the [Dragon God Heavenly Merit].
  • Jade Snake Gentleman confronted Lu Ming and demanded the Golden Yuan Bead, but Lu Ming refused and prepared to fight him.
  • Venerable Yuan He intervened, and Jade Snake Gentleman withdrew after warning Lu Ming not to leave the island.
  • Lu Ming noticed Situ Qing and the Black Robe Figure before returning to his inn, while a veiled woman watched him from a pavilion.

Ch. 259Shadow Strike

Lu Ming fought the Jade Snake Gentleman after evading his sneak attack, and revealed that he could withstand the Sea Transformation Realm expert without using the Golden Yuan Bead. The chapter ended as Lu Ming activated the Blood Burning Art and prepared to show his true strength.

  • The Jade Snake Gentleman ambushed Lu Ming as they left, but Lu Ming sensed the attack and drew him into the air to protect the people below.
  • Lu Ming and the Jade Snake Gentleman exchanged attacks, and Lu Ming repeatedly blocked him without using the Golden Yuan Bead.
  • The Jade Snake Gentleman unleashed Prison Dragon Break, but Lu Ming countered with his Destruction Sword Intent and survived the clash.
  • The Island Lord raised a barrier to stop the falling green fire, while the onlookers realized Lu Ming had blocked the Jade Snake Gentleman's powerful attack.
  • Lu Ming activated the Blood Burning Art, revealing overwhelming blood and qi and a powerful External Skill.

Ch. 260Enemy Annihilated

Lu Ming killed Jade Snake Gentleman with his Destruction Sword Dao Nascent Soul, stunning the witnesses and prompting powerful factions to reconsider him. After compensating those harmed in the battle, he left Red Coral Island, then returned in disguise to buy supplies.

  • Jade Snake Gentleman's Hellfire Soul Refining could not penetrate Lu Ming's Destruction Sword Intent, and Lu Ming wounded him with the Sword of Annihilation.
  • Jade Snake Gentleman fled, but Lu Ming struck his Primordial Spirit with a sword from his brow and then killed him with another sword.
  • Witnesses realized Lu Ming possessed a powerful prototype Destruction Sword Dao Nascent Soul, while Yu Anzi and Dragon Whale Sea feared the consequences of provoking him.
  • Lu Ming collected Jade Snake Gentleman's corpse, compensated people whose property had been damaged, declined Venerable Yuan He's invitation, and left the island.
  • Situ Qing and Grand Yin Master hid until Lu Ming departed, while Fairy Miaoyin and Elder Luo discussed trying to win him over or using him against Immortal Ape Old Monster.
  • Lu Ming changed clothes, put on the Iron Mask, and returned to Red Coral Island to buy supplies.

Ch. 261Profound Meaning Levels

Lu Ming protected a father and daughter from a Golden Dragon Gang member, then examined the Sea Transformation Realm powerhouse’s treasures and advanced his cultivation. After learning that the next layer of his technique required powerful dragon blood, he set out with Little Fox for Spirit Severing Ridge in Luanfeng Continent.

  • Lu Ming threatened a Golden Dragon Gang member who was following a father and daughter he had previously compensated, forcing the man to collapse in fear.
  • Lu Ming found Jade Snake Gentleman’s Storage Ring and examined its wealth, martial arts, and Hellfire Divine Art while considering the levels of Profound Meaning Primordial Spirits.
  • Lu Ming studied maps and local information, then spent half a month cultivating the fourth layer of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit.
  • Lu Ming realized that the fifth layer required blood from a Level Five demonic beast with a divine dragon bloodline, stronger than the Blood Flood Dragon blood he possessed.
  • Little Fox identified the map’s first location as Spirit Severing Ridge in Extreme Martial Domain, and Lu Ming prepared to go treasure hunting with it.
  • Lu Ming checked his courtyard’s defenses, packed away his Puppets, and left the inn with Little Fox as the number of powerhouses on Red Coral Island dwindled after the auction.

Ch. 262Secrets of the Past

Lu Ming met Fairy Miaoyin in Ancient God City, where she revealed her connection to the Four Symbols Emperor Venerable and the hidden history of the Four Symbols Pearls. She showed him the Lightning Spirit Pearl and explained why her ancestors had protected it, then Lu Ming asked whether she feared he would take it.

  • Lu Ming listened to rumors in a restaurant about unfamiliar experts gathering near Spirit Severing Ridge, then left with Little Fox.
  • A Gang Qi Realm cultivator invited Lu Ming to meet his master, an old acquaintance of Red Coral Island, and led him to Fairy Miaoyin at Cuiying Tower.
  • Fairy Miaoyin, whose real name was Jing Junmeng, asked Lu Ming to join a plot in exchange for demonic beast blood carrying the Dragon God bloodline, but he refused.
  • Fairy Miaoyin offered the possibility of gathering all four Four Symbols Pearls, but Lu Ming still refused to target their owners.
  • Fairy Miaoyin revealed the Lightning Spirit Pearl and explained that her ancestor, the Lightning Spirit Envoy, had protected it after the Heaven and Earth Four Directions Pavilion split apart over the Emperor Venerable's inheritance realm.
  • Lu Ming asked Fairy Miaoyin whether she feared he would seize the Lightning Spirit Pearl.

Ch. 263Dragon Vein

Lu Ming learned that Fairy Miaoyin had spread a map fragment to make rivals fight over the spirit pearls, but he refused to join her scheme. After hearing about a vanished dragon vein and a treasure supposedly hidden in Ancient God City, he examined Ancient God Hall, then stopped beneath the moonlight after leaving, as if he had realized something.

  • Fairy Miaoyin told Lu Ming where the Thunder, Wind, and Rain Spirit Pearls were and admitted she had circulated the map fragment to pit their owners against one another.
  • Lu Ming refused to cooperate with Fairy Miaoyin, and she shared information about a demon beast with Dragon God bloodline as compensation.
  • Fairy Miaoyin explained that Ancient God City had once stood atop a dragon vein that eventually vanished, and that the city's treasure might be connected to its history.
  • Lu Ming inspected Ancient God Hall and its statue but found nothing unusual in the moonlight shining on the wall.
  • Lu Ming left to seek the demon beast, then suddenly stopped beneath the moonlight as though he had noticed something.

Ch. 264Ancient God Candle Illumination

Lu Ming and Little Fox searched Spirit Severing Ridge for the location connected to Ancient God Candle Illumination. After finding a moonlit lake that revealed a jade-colored portal, Lu Ming entered it with Little Fox, but the chapter ended before he saw where it led.

  • Lu Ming connected Yuan Xinzhu's Candlelight Heart Saber and the treasure's clue to a moonlit mountain, then identified Spirit Severing Ridge as the likeliest location.
  • Lu Ming bought nearly a thousand books about Spirit Severing Ridge and studied them with Little Fox before searching its mountains.
  • Little Fox spotted a club-shaped cliff beside a lake, and Lu Ming determined that moonlight aligning with its peak might reveal the shadow wall.
  • Lu Ming waited for the calculated moon alignment, and the cliff's light transformed part of the lake into a jade-colored portal.
  • Lu Ming tested the portal with a stone, then took Little Fox and Old Man Zhao's Primordial Spirit Jade Slip and entered it.

Ch. 265Unexpected Discovery

Lu Ming found the hidden cavern where True Man Tian Que had left the Rain Spirit Pearl and a vast store of cultivation resources. After discovering a Dragon Vein Pool and a way out, he prepared to cultivate the fifth stage of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit alongside Little Fox.

  • Lu Ming found True Man Tian Que’s inscription explaining that he had left the Rain Spirit Pearl in the cavern for a destined person.
  • Lu Ming discovered a golden pool that he suspected was the hidden Dragon Vein of Ancient God City.
  • Lu Ming identified a deep-blue pearl as the Rain Spirit Pearl and found that it strengthened his Water Intent and contained cloud essence.
  • Lu Ming opened thirty-six wooden boxes containing three hundred thousand High-grade Yuan Stones and six boxes of Top-grade Origin Stones.
  • Lu Ming found a stone platform that appeared to be an exit formation and stored the remaining resources.
  • Lu Ming returned to the Dragon Vein Pool to cultivate the fifth stage of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, and Little Fox prepared to break through with him.

Ch. 266Golden Dragon Shadow

Lu Ming completed the fifth level of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit in the Dragon Vein Pool, while the battle over the chests of Origin Stones in True Man Tian Que's tomb was interrupted by powerful arrivals. The overseas cultivators faced True Man Qingwei and a member of the Fire Fox Tribe, and Lu Ming prepared to test the golden dragon shadow within his body.

  • Dragon Whale Sea and the Immortal Ape Old Monster fought over a chest of Top-grade Origin Stones, with Dragon Whale Sea showing greater strength.
  • Elder Luo regretted that the tomb held no Rain Spirit Pearl, while Venerable Yuan He grew suspicious of his intentions.
  • Venerable Spirit Turtle tried to leave but was slashed across his shell and sent flying back by True Man Qingwei of Xuanjian Palace.
  • A red-robed elder from the Fire Fox Tribe arrived and confronted the overseas cultivators over their disturbance in the Extreme Martial Domain.
  • Lu Ming absorbed the Dragon Vein Pool's energy and completed the fifth level of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, forming a golden dragon shadow within his body.
  • Lu Ming wondered what special enhancement the golden dragon shadow would provide and prepared to test it.

Ch. 267Two Spirit Pearls

After leaving the underwater secret realm, Lu Ming traveled east with Little Fox and sensed another Four Symbols Pearl nearby. He found the badly wounded Fairy Miaoyin hidden in a cave with the Lightning Spirit Pearl and Wind Spirit Pearl, and began treating her.

  • Lu Ming discovered the Dragon Vein aura had strengthened his physical aptitude and increased his cultivation speed by nearly fifty percent.
  • After more than half a month, Lu Ming learned that the tomb of True Man Tian Que had been looted and that the search for the Dragon Whale Sea, the Immortal Ape Old Monster, and others continued.
  • Lu Ming left for the Floating Clouds Sect with Little Fox, traveling east and planning to improve his abilities along the way.
  • The Rain Spirit Pearl resonated with another spirit pearl, leading Lu Ming to a secluded valley where he sensed someone concealed in a cave.
  • Lu Ming broke into the cave and found Fairy Miaoyin unconscious with a severe sword wound, the Lightning Spirit Pearl, and the Wind Spirit Pearl beside her.
  • Lu Ming began healing Fairy Miaoyin and slowly grinding away the Sword Intent lodged in her body.

Ch. 268Exchange

Lu Ming rescued Fairy Miaoyin, helped her recover, and learned how she had been injured while searching for the Rain Spirit Pearl. After they exchanged Spirit Pearls and discussed the Four Symbols Emperor Venerable's inheritance, they stayed together to recuperate and study the pearls.

  • Lu Ming carried the unconscious Fairy Miaoyin away from danger and found a secluded place for her to recover.
  • Lu Ming perfected his Thunder and Lightning Intent by studying the Lightning Spirit Pearl and considered condensing a Lightning Primordial Spirit.
  • Fairy Miaoyin awoke and told Lu Ming that Elder Luo had sacrificed himself to protect her from True Man Qingwei of Xuanjian Palace.
  • Fairy Miaoyin explained that the Lightning Spirit Pearl stored power and that she was better suited to water-attribute cultivation.
  • Lu Ming gave Fairy Miaoyin the Rain Spirit Pearl in exchange for the Lightning Spirit Pearl and asked to study her Wind Spirit Pearl.
  • Lu Ming and Fairy Miaoyin stayed to study their Spirit Pearls and recover, until Fairy Miaoyin said she wanted to change clothes.

Ch. 269The Heavenly Lightning Tribulation

Lu Ming condensed a Lightning Primordial Spirit while Fairy Miaoyin recovered, but True Man Qingwei found them and attacked. Lu Ming confronted him and tested his new Heavenly Lightning Tribulation sword move, ending as Qingwei prepared to demonstrate his own swordsmanship.

  • Lu Ming opened another stone cave for Fairy Miaoyin, and later lightning gathered around him as he condensed a Lightning Primordial Spirit.
  • True Man Qingwei found Fairy Miaoyin and tried to seize her, but Lu Ming emerged and severed his attack with Sword Qi.
  • Lu Ming identified True Man Qingwei of Xuanjian Palace and agreed to protect Fairy Miaoyin.
  • Lu Ming split Qingwei's Fierce King Claw Technique with Lightning Blade, revealing his Profound Meaning of Lightning and Martial Dao Nascent Soul.
  • Lu Ming attacked with Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, but Qingwei shattered the electric Sword Qi and announced he would demonstrate a true swordsmanship move containing the Profound Meaning of the Sword.

Ch. 270Profound Heaven Sword Shadow

Lu Ming faced Man Qingwei’s Profound Heaven Sword Shadow and countered its superior swordsmanship with his Dragon God Heavenly Merit. As they fought to a draw, Lu Ming decided to unleash his strongest power and end the battle quickly before others arrived.

  • Man Qingwei unleashed Profound Heaven Sword Shadow, and Lu Ming answered with Heavenly Lightning Tribulation empowered by the Sword of Annihilation.
  • Their attacks devastated the mountains, and Man Qingwei’s silver Sword Qi broke through Lu Ming’s lightning strike.
  • Lu Ming used the fifth layer of Dragon God Heavenly Merit to punch apart Man Qingwei’s incoming sword attack and send him flying.
  • Lu Ming and Man Qingwei exchanged dozens of blows, while Fairy Miaoyin and Little Fox watched from a safe distance.
  • Man Qingwei grew alarmed at Lu Ming’s seemingly inexhaustible strength, and Lu Ming resolved to use his strongest combat power to finish the fight quickly.

Ch. 271Collecting Interest

Lu Ming overwhelmed True Man Qingwei with coordinated sword and fist attacks, using spatial Profundity to wound him and take his treasure sword. When reinforcements arrived, Lu Ming fled with Fairy Miaoyin and the little fox, then blasted Black Wind Venerable aside and escaped.

  • Lu Ming used the [Sacred Intent Mind Splitting Art] to attack True Man Qingwei with alternating sword strikes and punches, forcing him onto the defensive.
  • Lu Ming used spatial Profundity to appear beside True Man Qingwei, shatter his protective Gang Yuan with a punch, and take his dropped top-grade treasure sword.
  • As Sea Transformation Realm reinforcements approached, Lu Ming abandoned the fight and escaped with Fairy Miaoyin and the little fox.
  • True Man Qingwei called on Black Wind Venerable to stop Lu Ming and announced that the group possessed the Lightning Spirit Pearl.
  • Black Wind Venerable attacked Lu Ming, but Lu Ming punched through his palm strike and sent him crashing through several mountains.

Ch. 272Condensing Kill

After escaping his pursuers, Lu Ming hid with Fairy Miaoyin and Little Fox to cultivate. Several months later, he completed the first move of the Profound Void Sword Technique, a spatial attack that could briefly freeze its targets.

  • True Man Qingwei told the gathered experts that Lu Ming possessed the Lightning and Wind Spirit Pearls and cultivated the fifth level of the Dragon God Heavenly Merit, while the Purple Robe Old Man suspected Qingwei was withholding details.
  • Black Wind Venerable recovered enough to flee, avoiding both Lu Ming and the other experts.
  • Lu Ming reached the edge of the Xuan Cang Domain with Fairy Miaoyin and Little Fox, then found a secluded place to settle and cultivate.
  • Lu Ming focused on advancing his perfected Artistic Conceptions and studying the Profound Void Sword Technique, while Fairy Miaoyin recovered and Little Fox comprehended the Lightning Spirit Pearl.
  • Several months later, Lu Ming completed Condensing Kill, a sword move that briefly stagnated space across a limited area and consumed enormous energy.

Ch. 273Geek Tower

Fairy Miaoyin parted ways with Lu Ming after recovering, and he set off toward the Floating Clouds Sect with a new focus on perfecting his Slaughter Saber Intent. In Yangwu City, Lu Ming overheard talk about the mysterious Geek Tower, before a booming voice claimed to belong to it.

  • Fairy Miaoyin refused to take back the Wind Spirit Pearl, accepted Lu Ming's High-grade Golden Origin Pearl, and prepared to return to the Falling Star Sea.
  • Lu Ming escorted Fairy Miaoyin to a city, where they learned that their portraits and news had spread across the Xuan Cang Domain; they parted after agreeing to seek Gu Mingzi together once they reached the Sea Transformation Realm.
  • Lu Ming continued toward the Floating Clouds Sect and decided to focus on perfecting his Slaughter Saber Intent and becoming the Iron Masked Saber Master.
  • In a restaurant in Yangwu City, Lu Ming heard patrons discuss the Moon Appreciation Convention and the mysterious Geek Tower, which they said had been destroyed more than thirty years earlier.
  • A booming voice suddenly claimed that the speaker's Geek Tower had vanished for over thirty years, startling everyone in the restaurant.

Ch. 274Geek Twelve Heads

A masked figure claiming to be the new Ox Head of the Geek Twelve Heads announced Geek Tower’s return and attacked the restaurant’s occupants. Lu Ming killed him with one saber strike, then gave Yu Hanshan the alias Iron Masked Saber Master.

  • A Black Robe Figure wearing an Ox Head mask tore open the restaurant roof and announced that Geek Tower would emerge again as the new Ox Head of the Geek Twelve Heads.
  • A man from the Northern Cold Domain attacked the Black Robe Figure, but the figure redirected his icy strike and sent him crashing through nearby buildings.
  • The Black Robe Figure tried to kill the restaurant’s occupants, then focused his palm strike on Lu Ming.
  • Lu Ming cut through the attack and beheaded the Black Robe Figure with a single saber strike as the restaurant collapsed.
  • Yu Hanshan thanked Lu Ming, who collected the corpse and introduced himself as Iron Masked Saber Master.

Ch. 275Waterborne Silhouette

After Lu Ming killed Ox Head, Geek Tower attacked Yangwu City, and the city learned that the Iron Masked Saber Master had become a target. True Person Qingyue discussed Geek Tower’s connection to the Demon Alliance and her plans to leave the city, then decided to meet Lu Ming herself.

  • Tiger Head attacked the City Lord's Mansion while Sheep Head and Dog Head attacked Splendid Tower and Jade Spirit Pavilion, leaving casualties across Yangwu City.
  • Zhen Ruoying met Lu Ming on behalf of True Person Qingyue, examined the captured Black Robe Figure's Storage Ring, and gave Lu Ming Hundred Spirits Pills as a reward.
  • Lu Ming learned that Geek Tower was a powerful, mysterious force that might be tied to the Demon Alliance, then settled in an inn before traveling to Bright Moon Villa.
  • True Person Qingyue told an old man that she planned to pass the City Lord's position to Zhen Ruoying after she reached the Sea Transformation Realm and return to her family.
  • After learning that Zhen Ruoying had failed to bring Lu Ming to her, True Person Qingyue decided to meet him herself.
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