Chapter 1045: Shocking the Black Lotus Domain
Yan Zhenluo said, “Lu Li’s ancestors were said to be incredibly mighty. He used to tell me about them, but I thought he was bragging. However, based on Xia Zhengrong’s words, I think it might be true. When he was idle, Lu Li used to brag that his ancestors were the strongest cultivators in the world. He said his ancestors went to the Unknown Land and met with many fortuitous encounters there. Hence, their cultivation bases improved by leaps and bounds. When Lu Li first joined the Black Tower Council, he only had nine leaves. The Black Tower Council only accepted him because of his family background. However, Lu Li didn’t disappoint them and helped them come up with the sharing plan that benefited the Black Tower Council greatly. We’ll have to ask him more for details…”
Lu Zhou stopped in his tracks. He looked at Yan Zhenluo and asked, “The sharing plan?”
Yan Zhenluo said, “Before the conception of the sharing plan, the Black Tower Council sent people out to various places to look for Birth Chart Beasts and their life hearts. The original intention of the sharing plan was to protect the humans and expel the beasts. In return, they would obtain the life hearts and would give a portion to the locals…”
Lu Zhou said, “I supposed Lu Li didn’t expect the sharing plan would evolve into the captive plan, right?”
Yan Zhenluo sighed and nodded. “The Black Tower Council has changed. The captive plan was no longer enough, and the annihilation plan was carried out; it made Lu Li sick for a long time.”
“What’s wrong with him?”
“…”
Yan Zhenluo said awkwardly, “Many people died in the annihilation plan. Lu Li felt guilty and thought the lost lives were his fault.”
Lu Zhou shook his head and said disapprovingly, “He is too young. In a world where the strong prey on the weak, what is the use of feeling sick about something like this if you can’t even take care of yourself?”
“You’re right, Pavilion Master.”
Meanwhile, after Lu Zhou and Yan Zhenluo left the barrier, the members of the Black Tower Council slumped to the ground; fear still lingered in their hearts.
When Lu Zhou and Yan Zhenluo arrived in front of the others, Shen Xi stepped forward and said, “Pavilion Master, Left Envoy Yan, Lan Xihe said she will not look for Miss Sixth again before she left.”
Lu Zhou said, “I wanted to have a chat with her. Since she has left, forget it.”
Shen Xi said, “I know of a place where we can rest for the time being. Tomorrow we can return to the red lotus domain through the Black Tower Council’s runic passage.”
“Lead the way.”
“Understood.”
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Meanwhile, the collective demotion of the people of the Black Tower Council spread like a wildfire in Great Yuan.
The Dark and Light Alliance and the Great Yuan’s royal court were the first to learn of it.
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King Chen of Wu’s residence in Great Yuan’s royal palace.
After listening to his subordinate’s report, King Chen of Wu slumped against his chair. His eyes were rather lifeless as he muttered, “We’ve all underestimated Old Demon Lu…”
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Fan Ruoxi of the Dark and Light Alliance was thoroughly shocked as well when he learned most of the members of the Black Tower Council had lost their Birth Charts to Lu Zhou alone. He was delighted that Zhe Bieli was the one who dealt with Lu Zhou. Not to mention ten obsidian essences, even if he had to give another ten obsidian essences, he would still bite the bullet and look for them.
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In a lush forest in the red lotus domain.
All the vitality energy in the surroundings gathered toward a cluster of vines and bluewood.
No one knew how long had passed when the sound of barking rang in the air.
Woof! Woof! Woof!
The bluewood parted before a person emerged and soared into the sky.
An energy seal swept out, cutting the vines and trees in the surroundings.
Woof! Woof! Woof!
Qiong Qi flew into the air as well and barked at Mingshi Yin a few times.
Mingshi Yin stretched his limbs as he looked at the miniature avatar in front of him with satisfaction written on his face. “So this is a Two Chart avatar?”
He continued saying, “The process doesn’t seem difficult at all. One Birth Chart grants 500 years. With two Birth Charts, I gained 1,000 years. What rubbish! I can’t even compare to a 10,000-year-old turtle! I have to work harder!”
Woof! Woof! Woof!
“Doggie, you say, that son of a b*tch doesn’t know how to cultivate so how can he live for so long?”
Woof!
“It’s useless talking to you. This method is called Stillness. Haven’t you noticed those that move don’t live long? This is the essence of the Bluewood Heart Technique. Even master is unaware of this…”
Woof! Woof! Woof!
Qiong Qi shook its head as though it was disagreeing with Mingshi Yin.
“It’s useless talking to a dog. Let’s look for a third life heart!” Mingshi Yin soared high into the sky and looked at the surrounding mountain range. “Doggy, go over there and have a look!”
Woof! Woof! Woof!
“Hey, you’re the mount, and I’m the master! Hurry up and do as I say!”
Mingshi Yin raised his hand and manifested his astrolabe before looking at it happily.
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In the Land of Shu’s Xuanzheng in the black lotus domain.
Shen Xi led Lu Zhou and the others to an inn.
Once Lu Zhou entered his room, he checked on Yu Shangrong again.
It was still dark so he had no choice but to cut off his Heavenly Writing Power.
Following that, he brought all the obsidian essences out from the purple cloth bag and placed them in front of him. Including the ones he obtained previously, he had 116 obsidian essences. There were still another ten obsidian essences he would be receiving from the Black Tower Council.
“According to forging principles, we still need other materials…” Lu Zhou thought about the Sky Research Academy.
“Refining Talisman.”
He opened the system interface.
Merit points: 1,248,860
Remaining lifespan: 287245 years
Items: Enhanced Deadly Strike Card x1, Impeccable Card x1, Critical Block Card x145(passive), Golden Taixu Mirror, Disguise Card x2, Synthesis Card x2, Deconstruction Card x4, Reversal Card x36
“A million…” Lu Zhou was rather startled when he saw the string of numbers. Was he too cruel earlier?
When he looked at the item cards, as expected the prices had risen.
The Deconstruction Card was sold for 20,000 merit points; the Synthesis Card was sold for 20,000 merit points; the Refining Talisman was sold for 20,000 merit points; the Reversal Card was sold for 500 merit points.
“At least the system has a conscience and did not raise the price of the Reversal Card.”
Following that, Lu Zhou silently bought a refining talisman.
“Use.”
The refining talisman floated in the air before a ball of flame appeared.
After putting the remaining 16 obsidian essences away, he sent the 100 obsidian essences into the ball of flames. Then, he brought the Purple Glazed Ceramic out and tossed it into the flames without any hesitation.
Lu Zhou only glanced at it briefly and no longer paid attention to it.
He wondered out loud, “Where did Ye Zhen obtain the Purple Glazed Ceramic?”
The more he used the Purple Glazed Ceramic, the more he could feel it greatly benefited him.
After that, his thoughts strayed to his current merit points. Although they seemed a lot, it was not enough to purchase 1,500 years’ worth of Reversal Cards.
‘I have to find a way to recover my lifespan. If ordinary life hearts are useless, what else can I do to recover them?’
The life hearts now were suitable for beginners. However, he would need more intermediate and advanced life hearts soon. With so many disciples, the life hearts he possessed were far from enough. Moreover, it took away 1,500 years of life just to reuse a life heart. It was not a solution.
Lu Zhou dismissed his thoughts and looked at the sky before he closed his eyes and meditated on the Heavenly Writing.
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Meanwhile, deep in the abyss in the golden lotus domain.
It was pitch black and silent; nothing could be seen or heard.
On the calm surface of the black water, coldness permeated the air.
There was no sound from the waves since the surface of the water was frozen as well.
Crack!
A soft sound rang in the air.
“Give up. You can’t possibly break free from the ice. This sea beast king is skilled in ice ability. The cold poison will erode your Eight Extraordinary Meridians and freeze your Dantian’s sea of Qi. It’s not easy for you to hold on until now.” Su Heng’s voice rang in the dark air.
Buzz!
A golden energy sword appeared in front of the duo again, illuminating the pitch-black place.
Su Heng exclaimed in shock, “You managed to condense qi into energy?”
Yu Shangrong ignored Su Heng.
Su Heng only saw a blurry shadow through the layer of ice. However, he could see Yu Shangrong was shrouded with golden light. He cried out, “Avatar? Are you crazy! You’re really crazy!”