Chapter 417: Shi Xuan: Master Promised to Spare You, But I Didn't
Dong!
Chu Feng irritably tapped Blastoise's head with his finger.
"Can't you focus on alchemy and weapon forging? Look at your own capabilities—always thinking about fighting and killing."
"Oh."
Blastoise sullenly rubbed its head.
Chu Feng slowly scanned the grand formation before him, murmuring: "Now that the obstacles are dealt with, it's time to catch that little mouse before he causes more trouble."
Shi Xuan cupped his hands and asked: "Master, where exactly is that little mouse hiding?"
A black chess piece suddenly appeared between Chu Feng's fingers as he said calmly: "He's dozens of li beneath this palace. When I play this piece, I'll surely capture him."
As he spoke, the chess piece fell from his fingertip with a soft tap.
Instantly, a chessboard dharma manifestation filled the great hall. The formation enveloping the hall was instantly swallowed by the chessboard.
Before anyone could comprehend what was happening, the black chess piece within the chessboard transformed into a sky-reaching giant hand that plunged underground.
The giant hand directly pierced through the floor, descending deep into the earth.
Some cultivators instinctively used their spiritual sense to probe what lay hidden beneath.
But soon the giant hand emerged from underground, clutching a remnant soul with white hair and beard.
The remnant soul saw Chu Feng and immediately revealed a pleading expression: "Qiankun Great Sage, this old fool was blind and offended you earlier. Please spare me!"
Qiankun Great Sage!!!
At these words, everyone present froze in place.
Though far away in Boundary Establishing Mountain, as sect elders, they had all heard of the Qiankun Great Sage's reputation. Just days ago, they had received news of him striking down a Saint.
But the sect leaders present never imagined he would appear in Boundary Establishing Mountain, let alone for such an old fellow.
Chu Feng's lips curved slightly: "I might spare you, but only if you tell me where you've hidden your treasures. Then I'll let you live."
As he spoke, the giant hand tightened slightly, instantly crushing half of the old man's remnant soul.
"I'll talk! I'll talk!"
Zhao Wuji felt utterly wronged. Why wouldn't you give me a chance to speak?
Chu Feng smiled: "Fine. Tell me through spiritual sound transmission."
"Yes."
Zhao Wuji agreed, then used spiritual sound transmission to tell Chu Feng where he had hidden the treasures in Spirit Tomb Sect. However, he held something back, only revealing the treasure location within Spirit Tomb Sect.
As the saying goes: A cunning rabbit has three burrows. He had sealed the memories of most of his treasures within this remnant soul.
As long as he could escape, he would have a chance to rise again.
"Very good."
Chu Feng waved his hand, and the sky-reaching giant hand dissipated.
"Thank you, Qiankun Great Sage."
Zhao Wuji finished speaking and prepared to flee, but a death-like voice whispered in his ear.
"Desolate Heaven Seal, Suppress!"
Zhao Wuji looked up at the descending Desolate Heaven Seal, shouting: "Qiankun old thief, you broke your word!"
Just before he disintegrated, Shi Xuan's demonic whisper reached his ears: "My master promised to spare you, but I didn't."
Silence. The great hall fell deathly quiet once more. Everyone present gazed at Chu Feng and his disciple with reverent eyes.
Thud!
Someone in the crowd suddenly buckled at the knees, and instantly everyone present knelt, shouting in unison.
"We pay homage to Qiankun Great Sage! Your power is boundless—we are in awe!"
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Hearing this, Chu Feng turned with a puzzled look at the group. He hadn't expected cultivators from Boundary Establishing Mountain to enjoy such formalities.
"All of you, rise."
"Thank you, Great Sage."
Everyone stood up, gazing at Chu Feng with reverent expressions.
"The treasures in this hall—divide them among yourselves, then disperse."
Chu Feng finished speaking and, without waiting for their reaction, waved his hand. He vanished with Shi Xuan and Liang Yi, leaving the crowd staring at each other in bewilderment.
After a long silence, the Great Elder of the Complete Truth Sword Sect suddenly spoke: "What a benevolent Great Sage, leaving all the surface treasures of Spirit Tomb Sect to us. I propose we draw lots to divide the treasures on these corpses. As for the sect's foundational techniques, each major sect can copy one version. How does that sound?"
Initially, some were displeased with Elder Liang's arrangement, but remembering that Liang Yi had become a disciple of Qiankun Great Sage's student, they all gave him thumbs-up.
"Elder Liang is wise! This will reduce conflict among us."
"Indeed! Elder Liang could have seized everything by force, yet he shares the treasures. I'm moved to tears!"
"..."
The other elders of the Complete Truth Sword Sect wore confused expressions, while only the Sect Master and Supreme Elder looked enlightened.
With Liang Yi now enrolled in the Inquiry Academy, would their sect ever lack cultivation techniques? Forget Saint-Rank techniques—even a few Marquis-Rank Sword Techniques from the Great Sage would let them dominate Boundary Establishing Mountain. Why compete with these short-sighted country bumpkins?
Chu Feng's trio soon arrived outside Zhao Wuji's treasury.
"Break."
With a word, Chu Feng shattered the restrictive formation around Zhao Wuji's treasury. The three entered, greeted by spirit stones piled like small mountains and countless rare treasures.
Hiss...
Liang Yi gasped involuntarily at the sight.
Chu Feng said: "Xiao Xuan, take your pick. I'll just collect some curiosities and half the spirit stones."
"Thank you, Master."
Shi Xuan turned his gaze to Liang Yi, who stood frozen: "Take half a layer of spirit stones. Choose any ten treasures from within, plus one technique. Consider it my welcome gift to you."
Gulp!
Liang Yi swallowed hard, his voice trembling: "M-Master... are you certain I can have this?"
Shi Xuan said with exasperation: "Look at your pathetic demeanor. This is merely a Great Sage's treasury—nothing remarkable. When you reach the Inquiry Academy, you'll learn what true awe is."
"I understand, Master."
Liang Yi now resembled a country bumpkin in the imperial palace, utterly clueless about what to take.
His first instinct was to seek sword techniques.
Moments later, Liang Yi found a jade slip inscribed with "Purgatory Sword Technique." Upon examining it, he discovered with shock that it contained a Great Sage's cultivation method.
"Master, I wish to have this jade slip with the Great Sage's technique."
Shi Xuan said coolly: "A Great Sage's technique is fair compensation for the Complete Truth Sword Sect's nurturing of you."
At these words, Shi Xuan froze, blurting out: "Master... does this mean I cannot cultivate this sword technique?"
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