I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 496: Chapter 297: The Show Begins (Part 2)

Coming to the East Wasteland this time wasn’t Jin Zihua’s intention. The Celestial Evil Sect and his sect are mortal enemies. This time, the Xuanyang Monarch acted covertly, not showing his true form, only dispatching avatars, thinking it was done without anyone knowing. But he didn’t anticipate that there were already skilled people in Jin Zihua’s sect who divined some clues and specially sent Jin Zihua to the East Wasteland to thwart Xuanyang Monarch’s plans and intercept midway.

Intercepting is precisely what Jin Zihua loves to do; he enjoys doing bad things, loves seeing others in desperation and frustration—one of life’s joys for him on his long journey.

It’s exactly because of this that he’s willing to take on this task, not minding the long journey to this extremely distant East Wasteland.

Jin Zihua is extremely evil by nature, unpredictable with his moods. To everyone’s surprise, he actually took in two apprentices, not treating them as toys, but genuinely teaching them.

Such an unexpected and contrary act naturally leaves many baffled, but Jin Zihua’s mindset is so erratic that it’s not surprising for him to do anything strange.

In reality, Jin Zihua was very good to these two apprentices, treating them like his own children.

But it turned out that they weren’t members of the same family for no reason; these two coveted the Crimson Cloud Scripture in Jin Zihua’s possession. They grew bold and stole it in secret, intending to take the Crimson Cloud Scripture and escape to a place where Jin Zihua could never find them, slowly unraveling the Golden Core path within.

The outcome is already very clear. Jin Zihua didn’t feel sad, just somewhat annoyed.

Someone as evil-hearted as he is, naturally, has a cold heart that is hard to hurt with emotions.

A day later, Jin Zihua reached the mountain where the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was located. But as he got closer to its location, following his kinesthesia, he suddenly sensed something amiss, the aura here clearly exuding traces of Evil Qi.

Jin Zihua was startled. Had Xuanyang Monarch already moved in and opened the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint?

If so, he was too late.

With this in mind, Jin Zihua promptly leaped forward, gliding swiftly towards the valley where the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was located.

Qin Yuesheng sat cross-legged at the cliff edge, using the Biluo Eye to observe every corner around the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint.

Suddenly, a moving figure caught his attention.

This place is in the depths of the mountains, where birds don’t even lay droppings; those who can come here are mostly connected to the Celestial Evil Sect. Qin Yuesheng immediately expanded the Biluo Eye’s view, revealing Jin Zihua’s figure with striking clarity, as if the person was standing right before him.

"A Daoist?" Qin Yuesheng’s eyebrow raised. The members of the Celestial Evil Sect are truly diverse, even including Daoists.

This person heading straight for the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint piqued Qin Yuesheng’s interest.

Though he cleverly unraveled the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, he dared not to be the first to take action—the outcome of accidentally touching the Evil Qi is no laughing matter, besides those who are aware, none know how to venture into the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint.

Those eagles and wild geese are prime examples, further there’s something unknown but very dangerous beneath the stone platform, black water droplets making Qin Yuesheng completely hesitant to rashly enter the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint.

He resides deep in the mountains waiting for the Celestial Evil Sect members to come and lead the way, planning to reap the benefits like a mantis stalking a cicada or a fisherman casting his net.

Jin Zihua reached near the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, his face tightened with tension, the appearance completely indicating that the seal has been broken—never expecting the Celestial Evil Sect to move so quickly, making his effort of crafting the Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella a waste.

He was unaware that if Xuanyang Monarch found out the seal on the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint had been broken, he might be so upset as to cough up blood.

In crafting the Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella, Xuanyang Monarch invested far more time and effort than Jin Zihua.

After standing half a day outside the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, Jin Zihua drew a talisman on himself, a membrane of light covered his body entirely.

With this thing, Jin Zihua directly stepped into the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, his figure disappearing from Qin Yuesheng’s sight.

"Is it that simple?" Qin Yuesheng was stunned.

Be aware, after the seal on the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was lifted, the internal power remains no less potent than the former forces that filled the valley, whatever means Jin Zihua used to enter so effortlessly.

But before Qin Yuesheng could decide whether to try it himself, Jin Zihua was swiftly ejected from the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint like a cannonball, looking disheveled.

"Cough!" Even Jin Zihua himself could not help but spew a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Damn, the aura inside this Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint is unexpectedly chaotic, all accumulated for hundreds of years without release," Jin Zihua looked at the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint with a heart of trepidation, wiping the blood from his lips.

This wasn’t just about thwarting the Celestial Evil Sect’s plans; acquiring the True Spirit within the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was also a goal.

The True Spirit can awaken a Divine Soldier, such a treasure could enhance it to train itself, growing stronger, and eventually becoming a great support for its owner.

Such a treasure, no one would not wish to compete for.

Hence, under Qin Yuesheng’s watchful eyes, Jin Zihua repeatedly attempted to breach the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, but each time was miserably repelled by the powerful force inside, failing each attempt.

Thus, with no other option, Jin Zihua had to temporarily retreat, panting lightly while watching the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, wondering, "Something is wrong, the aura inside this Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint is too strong, the Celestial Evil Sect couldn’t possibly enter easily either, the True Spirit from the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint surely hasn’t been taken yet, so where are the Celestial Evil Sect members?"

Assuming the seal breaker as Celestial Evil Sect members unconsciously, Jin Zihua soon found his thoughts stagnating.

But he couldn’t imagine it was all due to the unexpected presence of Qin Yuesheng, and so he too took residence near the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, daily persisting in renewing attempts, with little progress.

Qin Yuesheng watched silently, living with Bai Ningxuan in their abode, observing Jin Zihua’s progress occasionally, with rather peaceful days.

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When the Samadhi True Flame extinguished, a perfect Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella appeared in Xuanyang Monarch’s hands.

With Flame Ghost Venerable’s help, after two days of crafting, he finally completed the Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella, now ready to unlock the seal on the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint.

Thinking of reclaiming the ancestral True Spirit from within brought immense excitement to Xuanyang Monarch.

"It’s time to set off; we haven’t checked the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint for a while, I hope its condition remains stable," Flame Ghost Venerable said withdrawing his hands.

Xuanyang Monarch confidently stated, "Don’t worry, I’ve arranged two capable subordinates there, unless met with Grandmaster-level experts, no one can prevail under their watch."

Though he spoke confidently, with the Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella now ready, Xuanyang Monarch’s heart to visit the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was overly eager—it was hard for him to wait anymore.

Bringing his followers, Xuanyang Monarch and Flame Ghost Venerable left Chengshan City at once, heading to the mountain depths.

All capable beings on their own, thus moving swiftly, soon the overwhelming presence of the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint was within their full view.

"Gah!" Xuanyang Monarch’s complexion changed, uncontrollably spitting a mouthful of old blood.

The Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint, its seal has been broken by someone else, meaning the painstakingly crafted Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella lost its purpose.

The feeling of having one’s full power punch land on a cotton wall was intensely frustrating, immediately ruining Xuanyang Monarch’s once calm demeanor.

Flame Ghost Venerable looked surprised, perhaps quietly laughing inside.

"Who? Who the hell did this?!" Xuanyang Monarch angrily roared.

At that moment, a figure was propelled out from within the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint.

The person elegantly rolled in mid-air, effortlessly neutralizing the force, gracefully landing on the ground.

Simultaneously, lifting his head, his eyes met the furious Xuanyang Monarch directly.