Breaking Free of the Predicament, Talent Unseen for a Thousand Ages, the Lady's Admiration, an Immortal Crane Delivers Pills

With divine might and imposing presence, his Double Pupils glare fiercely. Legend has it that the power of "Double Pupils" can frighten away "ghosts and gods" and even make "immortals and Buddhas" retreat.

Li Xian One Body, Two Aspects, concealing his true nature exceptionally well. He endured relentless pursuit along the way, repeatedly using his Double Pupils to observe his surroundings, yet revealing no trace of his presence. Wen Caishang served him daily, yet remained completely unaware.

When it manifests, its power and influence are already great.

Having undergone nine transformations and metamorphosis through Essence Consumption, his Double Pupils became increasingly profound. The power of these extraordinary eyes was truly beyond words. No matter how incompetent Zhao Zhiyuan was, he still held a high position and possessed a mind superior to others.

Meeting his gaze with the Double Pupils, he trembled violently, recalling numerous rumors of Double Pupils, his scalp tingling. Transformed Aspect in the world, but the appearance of Double Pupils was sure to cause a sensation! He exclaimed in shock, "Double Pupils... it really is Double Pupils!"

Wen Caishang was also utterly astonished. Her face showed disbelief, and in an instant she realized that Li Xian was One Body, Two Aspects!

What terrifying talent!

Her Perfect Aspect were already on par with his own, and the addition of the extraordinary "Double-Pupil Aspect" made her even more remarkable. Her talent, intelligence, and strategic abilities were truly beyond his reach.

"One Body, Two Aspects... There really is such a thing as One Body, Two Aspects... and... and it's even Double-Pupil Aspect!" Wen Caishang murmured.

The appearance of Double Pupils is also a legendary feature. It was called the "appearance of an emperor" or the "appearance of a sage" in ancient times. Throughout the long history, in Nanyang, Great Yu, and Great Wu, only one person is known to have Double-Pupil Aspect: Li Xian.

The two fled hand in hand. Suddenly, they heard slow footsteps, but no one approached from behind. In the vast tomb, they knew they were either enemies or friends. Peng Yu knew he had little to worry about. He looked around and saw a tomb chamber. He pulled Qi Beidao inside and hid there.

He immediately flicked his finger, and a pebble shot out of the cave, activating a mechanism inside. The seven saint statues opened their small mouths and spat out a dense stream of flying needles and arrows.

Li Lang and Peng Yuhuan exchanged a glance and shouted, "Who goes there!"

After a while...

Suddenly, footsteps sounded, followed by a deep, aged voice. "Gentlemen, wait... wait! Young Master Zhao has discovered clues about this thieving woman and has surrounded you. Please go and reinforce her immediately!"

Using the sharpness of the sword, he carved a groove in the dagger, embedded the River-Sinking Sword into it, and thus the disguised Sword Rain Tower was naturally removed.

Li Quan, feigning unfamiliarity with the Sword Rain Tower, wandered around, calling out, "Is nobody here? Is nobody over there?"

Li Quan's face was stained with blood, his hair was disheveled, and the tomb was painted white, so Peng Yu and Li Xian did not recognize him.

Peng Yuhuan gently touched his wounds, feeling a deep tenderness. Suddenly overwhelmed with affection, he thought of his daughter, a woman of unparalleled talent, who had done so much for him. The anger he felt surpassed even the most perilous journey he had undertaken.

The cave entrance slammed shut with a loud crash.

Peng Yu said, "Of course! I brought this up because I had just started criticizing Zhao Zhiyuan. I had said how rude and hypocritical Zhao Zhiyuan was..."

He crept up silently, then suddenly pounced on the victim. One hand covered the victim's mouth, the other struck the victim's chest, unleashing a burst of force. With a "crack," the sternum shattered, the heart meridian was damaged, and the victim died instantly.

"Alas, the Skilled Craftsmen Chamber craftsmen is only for burial; what treasures could it possibly hold? Let it go!"

Li Quan thought to himself, "You're currently wearing the [Extreme Blade Sect] attire and carrying a small knife, and you seem quite weak. Now that Zhao Zhiyuan is a threat, and there's probably no one else around, you can remove your disguise. Changing into the form of Sword Rain Tower disciple would be perfect!"

Leave quickly.

"Hahaha, you're wicked, wicked... You all hurry over and capture her. This wicked woman has caused you so much trouble, you've lost dozens of zombies. Let's see how powerful you really are."

Peng Yu and Peng Yuhuan emerged from their coffins, breaking the lids. Qi Beidao asked, "Li Xian, is something wrong?" Li Quan shook his head and said, "Yes, something is wrong!"

Li Quan said, "Junior Zhao found clues about this thieving woman and trapped me behind the Seven Saints Cave! He sent you and the others to come out and ask for help!"

Those who panic in adversity are rare indeed. Wen Caishang was like a hedgehog, with seventeen arrows in her chest, eighty-one in her back, and very few in her calves and arms.

Li Xian said, "Go and come back soon!" Following the sound, he found Li Quan and brought me to Li Lang's side.

Li Xian said, "A disciple of Sword Rain Tower? He got lost and ended up here?"

But to deceive the two and then keep the rest for himself is highly suspicious. Li Lang is clever, but Li Xian may not be. Therefore, Li Quan cleverly took advantage of Li Lang's affection for Peng Yuhuan and Wen Caishang.

I retaliated by striking Li Quan's shoulder with my paw, using offense as a form of defense.

The Terrain Map is already outside Li Quan's territory; we are destined to find it.

Li Quan suffered a severe injury to his left shoulder, making it difficult to lift. Using his remaining Inner Qi, he exerted great effort to climb down. After several dozen feet, he gradually crawled out of the tomb.

Half a day.

Qi Beidao stepped back, launching a surprise attack from the side. His soft sword precisely aimed for Peng Yuhuan's neck. Peng Yuhuan managed to stop him with a claw strike, but in doing so, the claw ultimately failed to land.

The sound of rushing water came from outside. That was the eighth mechanism of the Seven Saints Cave, sealing the cave entrance and pouring in "lead and mercury". Qi Beidao knew there was hope and wanted to activate the mechanism to pull a few people out of the water.

Li Quan thought to himself, "That Li Xian is a cunning trickster. I was just talking about Peng Yuhuan, and I seemed to have a bad impression of him. I suppose we're both wary of each other. You can try to provoke me with that." He said, "Yes... yes! Just now, I was running around and encountered two juniors, Zhao Zhiyuan and Su Qiuwu. Upon hearing what happened, the two juniors hurriedly left."

His hands transformed into claws, suddenly expanding several times in size, the claws swollen and the skin turning yellowish-brown. This was the "Heavenly Yin Sand-Flipping Palm," where moisture adhered to the claws, which then emerged from thin air.

I picked up the knife and gave it a hard shake. A longsword fell from the blade, the "River-Sinking Sword". Li Quan was meticulous; since he was disguised as a disciple of the Extreme Blade Sect, he naturally knew how to carry a sword. However, the River-Sinking Sword was extremely powerful, so I was willing to give it up.

Peng Yuhuan sensed something amiss and immediately became wary of Zhao Zhiyuan. Li Quan, eavesdropping nearby, thought, "How wicked... You're using this to sow discord and trick the two away from here, allowing you to escape! But your direct approach is too vague. Li Lang is as stupid as a dog, naturally he'll be extremely cunning, and Li Xian is certainly wicked!"

But still in danger, their emotions were beyond their control. The two fled along the way, using their unfamiliarity with the tombs to hide and evade the search.

"Ah!"

Qi Beidao said softly, "If it really comes to that, there is a way."

All kinds of dangers and difficulties have been overcome one by one.

"Hahaha!" Peng Yu said, "Get out of here." With a flick of his wrist, he sent Li Quan flying, sending him crashing heavily against the wall.

Li Lang said, "Damn it! That son of Zhao Zhiyuan is very likely to do such a thing."

It turned out that the group had no names in the tomb, but after wandering around, they unexpectedly met again. They traveled together, also searching for the tomb Terrain Map and the treasures within.

This is the "Skilled Craftsmen Chamber".

I roared, "Kill... the adulterous couple, kill them!" and charged forward.

A gentle breeze blows, and an ethereal mist hangs in the air.

A moment later.

Li Quan used his fingers as a sword, and the two gestured with two fingers, communicating their thoughts. "Damn it! You must find a way to get out, or you'll be separated from your wife." Qi Beidao nodded, her heart filled with joy, her beautiful eyes sparkling with emotion and happiness beyond words. She gestured, "Even if we die together, let's not be separated, damn it."

Li Lang laughed and said, "That servant of his is quite boring. It was just a small favor, but coincidentally, he heard Wen Caishang's order and it was Peng Yuhuan who came to the door. You see, he naturally dislikes it. Even if it was just a small favor, hey, you insisted on doing it. What can he do about it?"

Peng Yu said, "Yes... yes... this junior did indeed get lost. You were entrusted by Junior Zhao to pass on a message. As you walked, you lost your way and could only wander around aimlessly."

They left the entire Sword-Hunting Alliance in the tomb.

Li Quan had a sudden inspiration. He secretly used "Vastmist Leg" and "Jade Luo Palm" to create a Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure, scattered the blood, mixed it into the fog, and sprinkled poison powder and foam to disguise it as a blood mist poison gas mechanism. Then he lifted the corpse and hid it on top of the corpse.

Unexpectedly, they were rescued, but Wen Caishang was trapped in the cave, suffering from numerous injuries and poisoned with lead and mercury. Li Quan frowned and concealed his Double Pupils, which then merged into one. In reality, Double-Pupil Strange Eyes were the norm, and the single pupil was an unintentional disguise.

Continue to probe.

"Hurry! Those corpses are useless to you. He, he, he... help you push open the coffin and see if there are any uncorrupted bodies. If not, drag them out!"

Qi Beidao walked over slowly, helped Li Quan up, and said softly, "Li Xian! Is something wrong?" Li Quan said, "Yes... something's wrong. It's not that my sternum doesn't hurt a little. Let's walk slowly!"

Wen Caishang suddenly thought, "Isn't it said that... such talent is unparalleled throughout the ages! There is no such terrifying talent in the world!" Her mind was shaken. Seeing Peng Yuwei's domineering shout, his imposing aura that made dragons bow their heads, that could intimidate ghosts and gods, scare away immortals and Buddhas, and crush ten thousand armies... was it all just talk!

Li Quan thought to himself, "So it's Su Qiuwu. This man is probably an Proficiency in tomb layout. He didn't intend to have someone guard the exit. If it weren't for him, with your knowledge of the tomb, you and your wife could have easily escaped safely by relying on its layout. My appearance has only added some trouble and danger to your lives!"

I gasped for breath. The fight just now was incredibly brutal; without the slightest misstep, all eight of us would have perished in the cave!

Li Xian said, "You also met Su Qiuwu halfway there. I told you to stay there, or you wouldn't get anything of value. You know the layout of the tomb, so wandering around in seven different places won't make you lose your way. You might as well just stay there."

Li Quan unleashed two Yang-Origin Sword Qi. He then flew close and slashed with heavy force despite his small size. Wen Caishang was enveloped by the sword's momentum and captivated by his Double Pupils. She was caught in a pincer attack by the two of them, and only then did she have time to spare her attention to think of a counterattack. She caught the blade with her bare hands, but felt the surging power beneath it.

Using a knife instead of a sword, the force was crude and lacked refinement, carving a deep trench in the ground. Flames rolled on the blade, Sword Qi crisscrossed, and the power reached its peak, as if the knife was cleaving down from the top of a low-lying divine mountain, its momentum boundless, like a mountain being lifted and smashed down.

The two men walked away with heavy steps. Peng Yu let out a deep breath. He hadn't considered the rhythm of their words. It was difficult to trick Li Xian and Li Lang into leaving; to be honest, they were at least 40% likely to stay.

Throughout his journey, Li Quan encountered numerous perilous situations. He did have some reservations, but he always managed to escape danger through clever schemes. Therefore, he never used his full strength in any of his methods.

In this way or that, one might be able to deceive others.

Peng Yu waited a moment and listened to Li Lang and Li Xian's conversation.

Wen Caishang was intimidated by the Double Pupils, and due to her carelessness and good health, she hastily parried. However, the sword in her hand touched the dagger, and with a "crack," it was destroyed.

Wielding its claws, the accumulated moisture bursts forth, condensed and sharp, like tangible water mist flying knives. It can kill enemies from a distance, making it extremely powerful. It can also stir up fierce winds and waves, killing people from tens of feet away, making it very formidable.

With a loud crash, the bricks beneath their feet shattered, and their feet plunged into the ground.

Li Quan took off his clothes and draped them over himself. He unfastened his sword and carried it on his back. He carried the corpse for a while and came across several coffins.

They lifted the coffin and hid inside.

Li Quan's expression changed. "That... that..."

"Damn it!" Li Xian exclaimed, "That Lady Broken Sword is so ferocious?"

After walking for about half an hour, they saw another disciple of the Sword Rain Tower, who was looking lost and confused in the tomb.

The body was buried in the coffin.

Peng Yu immediately bent down and swept his sword. Peng Yuhuan used her full strength to dodge and create distance. Li Quan and Peng Yuhuan used the Yin-Yang Immortal Companions Sword Technique, their movements perfectly synchronized, and they spoke little when necessary.

Qi Beidao's heart tightened. Li Quan frowned, and with a loud "boom," the coffin lid was opened.

Li Xian asked calmly, "What message?"

After resting for a while, the two dared not delay even for a moment and immediately went up the side peak.

In the end, they found eight uncorrupted corpses. Two disciples carried the corpses out, yet they dared to mention the "blood mist." This was because they knew those people were ruthless and vicious; even if there were no traps, they would force them to test their own abilities.

Li Quan said to Li Lang, "Junior, I have no... nothing to ask of you. I was ordered by Junior Zhao to go out and deliver a message. But as I walked, I got completely lost. If you can't, please take me back to the Seven Saints Cave so we can reunite with the other disciples. With... with just me, I really... I really don't know how to get there."

At this moment, my Double-Pupil Aspect visible, and all my trump cards and moves were unleashed. My back made a "crackling" sound, as if supported by a divine mountain, my long hair fluttered, and a seven-colored halo burst forth.

Li Lang asked, "Brother Qi, did he hear any noise?" Li Xian replied, "There's nothing strange about the tomb."

"He'll go and notify the others, summoning Li Lang and Li Xian. That time, you'll definitely have a way out!"

Su Qiuwu said, "It was a mistake, but the gains were acceptable."

Those with Double Pupils possess limited strength! Yet, the strength of their physical body can easily lift a cauldron. Li Quan played the "Killing Tone" and stirred up the "Thunder Sound," its power boundless, like a thousand troops charging in.

It holds cinnabar in its mouth.

The coffin of Li Quan and Qi Beidao, the former head craftsman.

The voice came from Su Qiuwu.

Li Quan said, "It's definitely true, you, as his disciple, can guarantee it, but... I just hope it's true."

Throughout your life, you have despised the weak the most. Peng Yu's weak Intent-Qi made you look at her with admiration. Now, her apparent weakness has subtly conquered you. You thought that such a daughter was hard to find in ancient and modern times. And now she is by your side.

Looking further back through the long history of previous dynasties, through the changing times, there were only one or two people with Double-Pupil Aspect. But even they were not One Body, Two Aspects!

Qi Beidao said, "The tomb has no seven directions (north, south, east, and west) and no exits. Let's take it slow." They helped each other up and fled to a nearby location.

Peng Yu and Qi Beidao used their Yin-Yang twin swords to maneuver and entangle with him. Their Swordsmanship combined both strength and gentleness, making it increasingly difficult to break through the opponent's defenses the more disorganized and unpredictable the situation.

The footsteps faded into the distance, disappearing into yet another dangerous situation. Qi Beidao's beautiful eyes shimmered as she thought, "Li Xian is exceptionally talented, and her ingenuity and cleverness are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Given time... you... you will have to rely on me."

The disciples exchanged a glance, realizing they dared not open it again, quickly closed it, jumped over that coffin, and went to search for another coffin.

The tomb's restoration took decades, during which many craftsmen died from exhaustion. They were then buried here. During the Nanyang period, the various states were in chaos, and the people suffered greatly. The practice of human sacrifice was quite unusual. Lü Dongzhi, being a follower of worldly customs, was truly enlightened to provide a place for the craftsmen to rest before their deaths.

I spoke wickedly to Li Xian, then suddenly begged Peng Yu, mentioning Li Lang's name. Li Lang agreed, Li Xian then proceeded to say something else.

It turned out to be disciples dispatched by Wen Caishang, seeking help from seven different places. Su Qiuwu and Zhao Zhiyuan's eyes lit up, and they both said, "Oh no! This wretched woman has found a way out; she's really surrounded!"

Its weakness is undeniable.

The voice belonged to "Zhao Zhiyuan".

That slash Withered-Wood Shattering, about to pierce the skin and open the abdomen. Wen Caishang had already come to her senses. "That beast doesn't have Double Pupils... Double Pupils... no wonder! No wonder even Peng Yuhuan favors me!" Suddenly she realized that martial artists are all weak, and her amazing talent and outstanding abilities are enough to make men's hearts flutter and become attached to her.

"What!?" Li Lang exclaimed, "There's no trace of that vixen anymore! Damn it! Damn it, when have we ever let her get away?!"

Li Quan coughed several times, his injuries severe. The sword wound pierced through his chest; although it avoided vital organs, it had still depleted his Qi and Blood. Qi Beidao patted the wound heavily, feeling both regret and helplessness.

After the two passed the main road, there were no further dangers. They slowly reached an exit and began to climb down the mountainside through a crevice.

Peng Yu knew that an opportunity was hard to come by, whether to dodge or avoid. If such a sneak attack could severely injure Wen Caishang, even the two of them working together before would have had difficulty killing me.

The two stood close together, listening intently to what was happening inside.

Wen Caishang was burned so badly at Fragrant Chaos Mountain that her skin was ruined. She had only just recovered when she was burned again, leaving her in a terrible state. I had lost my mind and was wildly swinging my fists at seven different places.

Li Quan changed the scabbard of the River-Sinking Sword and carried it on his back. He then gave his own clothes to Peng Yuhuan. The tomb was covered in white lacquer, and the Qi Beidao was only dressed in simple attire. It needed to be changed carefully.

So I hid Qi Beidao in the shadows. I quietly moved away, then ran slowly forward, making a sound with my footsteps.

Wen Caishang's feet sank into the ground as a flying needle suddenly struck. In an instant, she was pierced by more than a dozen arrows, her body dripping with blood, a horrifying sight. I flailed my palms wildly, knocking away several of the flying arrows.

After a brief struggle, the seventh mechanism was activated. The seven saint sculptures spewed fire from their eyes and charged forward.

Li Xian frowned and said, "Oh? Is that so?" Duan Ning Peng Yu.

That slash also ripped open Wen Caishang's stomach, blood splattering everywhere, her intestines almost spilling out. Wen Caishang's Inner Qi was restrained, and she was furious and ashamed, "I'll fight him to the death! Killing a Double Pupils is worth it!" My longsword was broken, and under the intimidation of the Double Pupils, my strength was clearly weaker, yet I had the illusion of being a "lamb to the slaughter".

Li Quan and Qi Beidao exchanged a glance, realizing they were trapped. They quietly slipped away, intending to escape from the cave. Wen Caishang suddenly snapped back to reality, lunging forward, determined to capture one of them!

Suddenly, a small crane with a red crown and white feet came flapping its wings.

Supporting all these wondrous sights, the red mole between my brows shone brightly, making me appear both celestial and demonic; in that instant, all these divine wonders were bestowed upon one person.

Li Quan said solemnly, "Take it easy! You're seriously injured. If you encounter this again, it will be difficult to deal with!" Qi Beidao said softly, "Li Xian, I'll come with you... You know a place that can lead us out of the tomb!"

The corpse had turned into a skeleton.

Qi Beidao saw that the plan was going smoothly, and that even with Li Quan and you using their combined attack, it would still be difficult to kill him completely. You hid in the Seven Saints Cave after the battle, intending to use the mechanisms there to maneuver.

"Bah!"

"Ah!" Li Lang cried out in grief, "Brother Python and Brother Deer are both dead! Brother Tiger should be far away in the Tiger Luo Sect, but you saw me!"

A short while later, footsteps approached. The two disciples from the Tranquil Heart Sect and Sword Rain Tower exchanged a glance, then together lifted the coffin. The coffin was pushed open half an inch, and red mist immediately drifted out. Taking a whiff of it, they were instantly overcome with a numbing sensation and felt extremely refreshed.

Li Lang said, "You met this Peng Yuhuan yesterday. Hey, at his age, he's ordering you around. He's speaking vaguely, so I made you guard this place. And him? What's he doing here?"

Li Quan unleashed the Jade Luo Palm, his Inner Qi surging wildly, desperately blocking Peng Yuhuan's advance. Holding Qi Beidao, he leaped out of the Seven Saints Cave. Qi Beidao flicked a stone with his finger, activating the mechanism in the cave once more.

Given this situation, the two are bound to be discovered. Even without the "Yin-Yang Immortal Companions Sword," they will still be unable to escape being captured alive.

Qi Beidao was quite surprised. In the midst of danger, Li Quan was meticulous, far-sighted, and calm under pressure; his wisdom was truly admirable.

Li Quan was stabbed in the shoulder, Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure to stop the injury. However, he still felt a sharp pain with every step he took. His shoulder bone was shattered. After passing the danger, he could easily raise his hand.

Peng Yuhuan nodded repeatedly, saying, "Bad! Bad!" and helped Li Quan up. After such a perilous ordeal, Li Quan was covered in injuries, all of them serious.

Peng Yuhuan said, "This matter is indeed delayed, as you two are completely unfamiliar with the tomb. Finding the Seven Saints Cave will take some time. If we are late... we may not be able to come back to look for you after we have the Terrain Map. Let's set off slowly!"

The two walked hand in hand for a while, about to leave the tomb, when they overheard Peng Yu, Li Xian, and seven others talking.

The Life-Saving Yang Qi concentrated to protect his shoulder. He fought injury with injury. With a "bang," cracks spread across Li Quan's shoulder bone, making it almost completely intact. My bones are tough, and without the Life-Saving Yang Qi protecting me, I was especially vulnerable to such a fierce attack.

Li Lang said, "That's bad, it's a mistake for him to come here and chat with you." Peng Yuhuan said, "That's right, of the Seven Heroes of Taixin, why is he the only one? Could it be that there's another plan?"

Both were exhausted. Li Quan was extremely weak; his Pure Yang Body was full of energy, and his Double Pupils made his blood flow like a dragon, but Wen Caishang's palm strike, with its refined and profound energy, was truly powerful, lingering for a long time before dissipating. Li Quan laughed, "Madam, if we encounter another enemy, we'll be buried with them!"

"Young Master Zhao said that this witch's subordinates don't have Terrain Map the tomb. If we can capture them alive, we can get out of that cursed place! Young masters! Please go and help us quickly!"

If I were panicked enough, I could handle the crisis that followed. Even if I were injured, it would be fatal. But I have encountered one unexpected event after another. How can I remain calm? Even Qi Beidao, after suffering a setback, remained composed. If it weren't for Li Quan joining forces, you would have been captured long ago.

Qi Beidao was already in position. Peng Yu and you were using sword techniques, but communication was difficult during the swordplay, so you needed to communicate verbally to understand each other's meaning. Therefore, you also avoided him, hiding in a corner where the flying needles could not reach.

I accidentally triggered a mechanism, and sharp, poisonous thorns sprouted from the ground, piercing my feet and leaving me covered in blood and disfigured!

"Really?!" Li Xian's heart tightened.

Throughout your life, you admired the Intent-Qi of Little Wu Taizu and rarely glanced at others, but now your beautiful eyes are fixed on Li Quan.

Peng Yu was about to dodge when Qi Beidao's fingers danced wildly, using them as a sword to unleash the Yin-Yang Immortal Companions Sword Technique. He meant, "The only way out is through here. There's no other way out, but... other exits require traversing a region [Winding Gut Passage], where we'll inevitably part ways."