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After the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion finished speaking, he looked at the second-rank guest elders present and gave them time to discuss.

The Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual is currently known to very few people.

When the Shattering the Void World server opened, the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion and several top-tier experts caused a ruckus in the Royal Capital, challenging the rule of the Great Yong Dynasty.

Its purpose was also to obtain the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

Unfortunately, that operation was too hasty and underestimated the strength of the Great Yong Dynasty.

This resulted in the swift suppression of several high-ranking officials, including the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion, who were unable to even break into the Royal Palace.

Now, after several years of preparation, the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion plans to do it all again.

"Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual?"

"Is there a martial arts manual more precious than a superior martial arts manual in the Shattering the Void World?"

The dozen or so second-rank retainers exchanged glances and began to discuss in hushed tones.

They had no objection to the requirements of the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion. As citizens of the Empire Citizen, they were free to do as they pleased, let alone attack the Royal Palace, even if they killed the Emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty.

They didn't even blink.

The second-rank guest elders were shocked by the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

"May I ask, Master, what is the use of Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual?" a second-rank guest elder inquired.

These words were spoken.

Apart from Su Yuan, all the second-rank guest elders present listened attentively.

Superior martial arts manuals can help Starry Sky Lifeform accelerate their understanding of the power of the universe.

What about Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual?

"Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual can automatically generate the cosmic power most suited to oneself, and the comprehension range is equivalent to five to ten times that of a superior martial arts manual of the same attribute."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion spoke.

Since many second-rank retainers have signed confidentiality agreements, he no longer needs to hide the fact that he Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

Even if he didn't say it, with the influx of a large number of Starry Sky Lifeform into the Shattering the Void World, there were quite a few mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform among them.

The official announcement from the Shattering the Void World will also reveal that, above the superior martial arts manuals, there are also Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

"Choose to experience multiple cosmic forces?"

"And the level of comprehension is five to ten times that of a superior martial arts manual of the same attribute?"

The numerous second-rank retainers on the field immediately realized the preciousness of the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

Comprehending the power of various universes is the primary cultivation path for mid-level beings in the Starry Sky Lifeform.

For Starry Sky Lifeform forms in the middle realm to advance to the later realm, they need to establish a stable cycle of the various cosmic powers they have comprehended.

For example, the five cosmic forces of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth can form a perfect five-element cycle.

However, not every Starry Sky Lifeform can comprehend the five cosmic forces of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Some beings in the Starry Sky Lifeform have only grasped the essence of the metal and wood elements, and are powerless to comprehend the remaining three.

At this point, how can a cycle be formed? Based on the foundation of the metal and wood elements, which other cosmic force, which one can comprehend, can lead to a stable cycle?

For the vast majority of Starry Sky Lifeform, the pursuit is not a perfect cycle, but a cycle that suits them.

While achieving a perfect cycle of advancement to higher realms is undoubtedly the best option, it's not something everyone can do.

Most advanced-level Starry Sky Lifeform only form the most basic cycle, barely maintaining a balance between several cosmic forces, and are only marginally stable.

This is why many mid- Starry Sky Lifeform Realm experts often find themselves lost during their cultivation.

I wonder which cosmic force I need to comprehend in order to form a stable cycle with the cosmic forces I've already grasped?

Without a stable cycle, even if one comprehends a great deal of cosmic power, it is meaningless and cannot be used to advance to the later stages.

However, the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual allows one to choose the cosmic power that best suits them.

For those lost Starry Sky Lifeform in the cosmos, this is undoubtedly a guiding light on their path of cultivation.

Not to mention that the magnitude of cosmic power comprehended by Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual is five to ten times that of a superior martial arts manual of the same attribute.

Is one book equivalent to five to ten books?

The second-rank guest elders looked at each other, as they were all level 18 or 19 initial-stage Starry Sky Lifeform and did not yet need to comprehend multiple cosmic powers.

But how could they not know the value of Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual? It was enough to drive mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform mad.

Of all the second-rank guest retainers, only Su Yuan was truly at peace.

The greatest value of the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual lies in guiding mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform who are lost in confusion to comprehend which cosmic power they need to grasp.

The effect of understanding comes second.

As for the former, for Su Yuan, having the Grey Mirror constantly guiding his cultivation direction is much more reliable than the guidance of Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

In Su Yuan's eyes, a Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual is roughly equivalent to five to ten superior martial arts manuals of the same attribute.

Although precious, it's far from enough to drive people crazy.

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion quietly observed the reactions of all the second-rank guest elders.

He paid a heavy price for this operation; the nearly twenty second-rank guest elders before him were only a portion of his forces.

In addition, they hired more than a hundred second-rank experts.

Finally, the greatest source of confidence for the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion did not lie in the fact that he was a second-rank guest elder, but rather in the fact that he was a first-rank expert.

The attack on the Royal Palace by a second-rank expert was merely a bait to attract the attention of the Great Yong Dynasty.

What the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion really wanted to do was to sneak into the Royal Palace with other top-tier experts, and steal the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual while the palace Imperial Guard were distracted.

"I was at the peak of the middle realm a hundred years ago, but I never dared to try to achieve balance with the power of the universe. That's because if you choose the wrong power of the universe and can't achieve a stable balance, you'll end up exploding and dying."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion thought to himself.

In order for Starry Sky Lifeform to enter the Later Realm, they need to form a stable cycle with several cosmic forces.

But what if the final combined cosmic forces fail to form a cycle?

Cosmic forces that cannot form a stable cycle will repel each other, and when applied to cultivators, this results in a Big Bang.

The Stellar Lifeform of the Xien Family once gave guidance to the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion, believing that the cosmic power he had comprehended should be able to form a stable cycle.

But that's just what should be said.

No guarantee can be made.

In fact, apart from a few perfect cycles such as the five elements (metal, wood, water, Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water), there are others.

No one can guarantee that combining several cosmic forces will definitely form a stable cycle.

Even a perfect cycle like the Five Elements can vary from person to person. In the history of the Galactic Human Empire, there are many genius mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform who used the Five Elements as their foundation. However, when they finally entered the later stage, the Five Elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) repelled and collapsed, causing that genius mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform to explode.

Therefore, the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion planned to use the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual again to confirm whether there were other cosmic powers that were more compatible with him.

According to the information gathered by the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion, the release of the Shattering the Void World is related to yet another experiment on the evolution of life by the Galactic Human Empire.

"Gentlemen, regardless of the success or failure of this operation, I will offer two superior martial arts manuals as a reward. If we succeed, I will add two more superior martial arts manuals."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion looked at everyone and said.

A superior martial arts manual is worth 100 million Canglan Coin.

Two books would amount to 200 million.

Four books equal four hundred million.

It can be said that the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion spared no expense for this operation, investing hundreds of billions of Canglan Coin just in the superior martial arts manuals alone.

Not to mention there are other backup plans.

"No problem, Pavilion Master."

"Your Excellency, tell me which part of the Royal Palace to attack, and I will spare no effort!"

The second-rank retainers were in high spirits.

The reward of at least 200 million Canglan Coin is extremely generous.

Even for level 18 and 19 early-stage Starry Sky Lifeform, earning 200 million Canglan Coin requires a significant investment of time and can even involve danger.

To get it with just one purchase is such a great deal!

"Good."

"Now, listen to my instructions."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion nodded, and then gave the order, "Guest Elder Lu Qing, you will lead twenty third-rank experts to ambush in the northeast of the palace. As soon as I give the order, you will attack."

"Guest Elder of the Canghai, you have led eighteen third-rank experts..."

"Jian Yu, you have led thirty-one third-rank experts."

"Guest Elder Chen Wu, lead twenty third-rank experts to guard Azure Dragon Street. If I retreat from here, help me hold off the pursuers."

"Guest Elder Wu, you are leading twenty-three third-rank experts to guard Vermilion Bird Street. If I were to get out of your carriage, I would help you hold off the pursuers."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion looked at Su Yuan.

"No problem."

Su Yuan nodded.

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion made thorough preparations for this operation, and even hired a strategist to plan it.

Infiltrating the palace and stealing the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual was not the end of the story.

The key is to take this Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual out of the country.

At this point, someone needs to hold off the pursuers to buy enough time for the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion to escape.

"Master, when will we attack the Royal Palace?" a second-rank guest minister asked.

"No rush, wait for my command."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion spoke calmly, looking at everyone, "Don't worry, it will take at least a month, and at most a year. You won't have to wait too long."

"Good."

Upon hearing this, the many second-rank retainers present immediately understood.

Over the next year, I will devote all my energy to the Shattering the Void World in order to live up to the reward given by the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion.

"The strategist who planned this operation certainly had some clever methods."

Su Yuan thought to himself.

Why not attack the Royal Palace immediately?

It's because they're waiting.

When the powerful expert, a Super First Grade expert, was unable to make a move deep within the Royal Palace.

The Super First Grade expert deep within the palace possesses the strength to sweep away even a first-rank expert.

As long as he is there, no one can break into the palace, and even less can anyone take out Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual from the palace.

However, this Super First Grade expert needs to engage in deep cultivation every so often.

This is also the key reason why the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion dared to plan another Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

Through the painful experience of that operation several years ago, the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion, with the help of real-world resources, invited a Starry Sky Lifeform of the Later Realm to observe and thus uncovered the secret of the Super First Grade expert deep within the Imperial Palace.

The strength of the Starry Sky Lifeform has already exceeded the upper limit of the Shattering the Void World, so even if a lifeform of this level were to descend into the Shattering the Void World.

They are also subject to numerous restrictions, and cannot even take direct action.

The inability to act does not mean the inability to observe.

The discovery of the secret of the Super First Grade expert deep within the palace was the result of observations by the later-stage Starry Sky Lifeform.

Su Yuan knew that at this moment, outside the Royal Capital, there was a Starry Sky Lifeform, constantly observing the changes in the aura of Royal Capital Super First Grade expert deep within the Royal Palace.

Once he enters a deep state of cultivation again, that will be the moment when the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion executes his plan.

And on this day...

Su Yuan learned this through the Grey Mirror two months later.

"There are ten Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual in the Dayong Royal Palace."

Su Yuan's thoughts were in turmoil. These ten Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual were hidden in different places in the Royal Palace. The one that the Canglan Pavilion Master was planning was located on the edge of the Royal Palace.

It is also the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual with the worst comprehension effect.

As for the other Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual, three are hidden deep within the Royal Palace, and these three are the most effective for comprehension among the ten.

Next.

After the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion gave a few instructions...

He then instructed all the second-rank retainers to proceed to their designated locations according to the previous orders.

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion and the strategist behind this operation were unaware of the exact time when the Super First Grade expert deep within the Royal Palace would next enter a state of deep cultivation.

Therefore, just in case, everyone should prepare in advance.

Splash!

Many second-rank retainers rose one after another.

Only Su Yuan remained in place and did not leave.

"Guest Elder Wu."

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion looked at Su Yuan, a smile appearing on his face, and said gently, "Is there some difficulty? Or is it inconvenient?"

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion was very patient with Su Yuan.

"There's something," Su Yuan said after a moment's thought, "Could I ask the Pavilion Master for an advance on the payment for this operation?"

The reward offered by the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion for this operation is two top-grade martial arts manuals. If the operation is successful, two more top-grade martial arts manuals will be added.

However, after the operation contract is signed, the payment is usually made after the operation is completed.

The numerous second-rank retainers had no objections to this, since the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion had already confirmed with them that the operation would be carried out within a year at the latest.

Waiting a year?

The second-rank retainers did not find the time too long.

But Su Yuan is different.

Currently, his comprehension of Extreme Yang Power and Extreme Yin Power is stuck at 99%, and he urgently needs superior martial arts manuals on extreme Yang and extreme Yin to help him take the final step.

"Advance payment?"

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion looked at Su Yuan with great interest and asked, "How many top-grade martial arts manuals does Guest Elder Wu intend to request?"

"Four books, I'll choose myself," Su Yuan said.

"Four superior martial arts manuals?" The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion looked slightly strange.

The reward of four superior martial arts manuals is contingent on the success of this operation.

The Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion, carrying Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual, successfully escaped.

But no one can guarantee that. Even the strategist invited by the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion dared not say that he could definitely help the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion escape unscathed with the Shattering Grade Martial Arts Manual.

After all, there are too many variables and unexpected events during an operation.

"Do you believe this plan will succeed?" A smile appeared on the face of the Pavilion Master of the Canglan Pavilion.