Chapter 279: Chapter 170: Preparing to Leave (Part 2)

The gap she had just opened in the array was similar to what she used earlier.

However, the next moment, her mind settled again.

The array remained completely still.

Yet, before she could breathe a sigh of relief, a horrifying scene unfolded.

The puppet failed to strike and unexpectedly pulled out several more talismans.

An Ruoxi sensed them slightly and discovered they were all Tier Three Advanced Breaking Charms!

“Boom boom boom~” In an instant, the roaring continuous explosions echoed.

An Ruoxi’s expression changed dramatically, and she stepped forward instantaneously.

But by the time she approached, the entire great array shook violently, and amid the sky and earth turning upside down, the guardian formation from ten thousand years ago turned to dust.

Where was the figure from a moment ago?

Even the aura had disappeared completely.

“How is this possible?” An Ruoxi was nearly driven mad, suddenly stepping out of the array, chasing ahead.

By this time, the nearly frozen Ghost Shadow suddenly relaxed, shook off the frost, and headed in the opposite direction without looking back.

A moment later, An Ruoxi returned, dispersing her dharma aspect field, but her entire aura had returned to its peak.

“Filthy thief, I, An Ruoxi, swear to tear you to pieces to relieve the hatred in my heart!”

After pausing again for a moment, she examined the direction in which Ghost Shadow had gone, which was toward the Central Hall, and with a shout of anger, she pursued.

Shortly thereafter, under the spot where the array had just shattered, three feet below, a pile of wood lightly wiggled, then a hand regained its aura, tightly grasped the storage pouch beneath, and once more lost all aura.

After Ghost Shadow left this place, it headed straight for the Central Palace.

In this kind of relic with spatial laws, to exit the array, one must find the core array hub of the relic.

The location of the core array hub was most likely in the hidden core of the relic.

“Old thief Shuimo, I must kill you!” As soon as Ghost Shadow concealed itself and arrived in the central area, a furious shout sounded.

Immediately, Li Jizhou saw Master Duobao, who was encircled by no less than nine Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, fiercely fighting with Master Shuimo.

Not far away, only five members of the Hongtian squad remained, fighting fiercely with four people from Guzhu City.

Around the battlefield, besides the bodies of four members of the Hongtian squad and three from Guzhu City, several broken ice crystal guardian bodies also lay scattered.

At a glance, the recent battle had not been easy.

“Do you truly believe An Ruoxi would kill you to silence witnesses?” Master Mu cried out while summoning two water dragons.

“In front of a Quasi-Immortal Artifact, forget your disciples, even your loved ones would not escape death!”

“We now have to unite to prevent her from obtaining the Quasi-Immortal Artifact; only then do we have a chance to survive.”

…

Master Mu had long since shouted himself hoarse.

Fully exposing An Ruoxi’s secrets, he explained the stakes clearly to them.

“Hmph, stop spreading confusion, Junior Martial Uncle An has always been kind; why would she harm us! Do not let him provoke you!” Master Shuimo sternly reprimanded and occasionally reminded the people from Guzhu City.

Ghost Shadow did not linger long and, after confirming the direction of the hall entrance, concealed his aura, slipping along the ruins.

Deliberately avoiding the fighting crowd.

At this moment, everyone was on high alert; even if Ghost Shadow launched a hidden attack, it might not succeed.

Li Jizhou’s primary goal at this moment was to leave this relic.

Entering this place had already yielded a great harvest!

Far exceeding his expectations.

A Tier One Longevity Fruit could produce three pills, granting a fifty-year lifespan increase.

A Tier Three Longevity Fruit, six-hundred-year lifespan!

A Tier Four Azure Fall Flower, the main ingredient for a Nascent Soul Pill, and a crucial one, with this, more than half the success of the Nascent Soul Pill is assured.

Besides, the most significant surprise was a Qilin Immortality Pill that had existed for ten thousand years. Though incomplete, given ten thousand more years, it might truly become an immortality pill!

Moreover, even as it is, it’s an ultimate Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object with numerous uses.

Of course, that piece of Nine Heavens Profound Earth also filled Li Jizhou with joy; it is not only an essential divine object for cultivating immortality pills but also contains the essence of infinite earth spirit, useful even in Artifact Refining and Alchemy.

With such gains, this trip was already perfect; there’s no need to compete for other opportunities, only a safe escape was needed to count as a success.

Li Jizhou let the puppet sleep beneath the ice crystals, waiting for Ghost Shadow to explore.

Ghost Shadow easily passed through the chaotic battlefield to arrive at the hall entrance.

There lay a headless body dressed in the attire of a Guzhu City disciple, with a heap of flying ashes marked by the passage of time in front.

They likely encountered the Icebound Imperial City Guards upon entering.

Ghost Shadow clung to the side of the door, slipping inside.

Inside the hall, most was in ruins, with deep sword marks still shocking to the eye.

The imperial throne representing the emperor was long shattered, the mystical material’s spiritual nature extinguished, heralding the demise of a dynasty.

Behind the throne, a Liuli Jade Wall a hundred feet long and wide was also split apart by a sword.

And behind it, a deep passageway came into view.

It was filled with traces of coming and going.

“This should be the dynasty’s secret chamber Master Mu mentioned!” Li Jizhou controlled Ghost Shadow to step in.

The passageway widened as it went deeper, and soon, Ghost Shadow arrived at an underground plaza-like area.

Inside, it was brightly lit, with Everlasting Lamps burning for millennia.

In the center stood a ten-foot-high golden-laquered platform, atop which an object emitted a cold glow, resembling a basin-sized Jade Seal.

“The Quasi-Immortal Artifact Guanghan Seal?” Gazing at the legendary Quasi-Immortal Artifact from afar, Li Jizhou took a deep breath.

However, with the array isolating it within the plaza, it was impossible to proceed further.

He had no desire to covet the unattainable Quasi-Immortal Artifact; at this moment, he was just searching for the Teleportation Array to leave.

“Boom~” Suddenly, a loud noise erupted outside.

Soon, several auras surged in.

Ghost Shadow immediately concealed itself behind a stone pillar, suppressing all aura.

“The Golden Core Peak is indeed extraordinary, and coupled with his Eighth Grade Spiritual Treasure, our chances of survival today seem slim!” Shortly, the remaining six members of the Hongtian squad stumbled into the place, all in fear and unease.

Master Duobao’s left arm was severed, and his aura had sharply diminished.

Among the six, only Nie Jinghong remained unscathed, yet his expression was equally grim.

Soon after, more people arrived via the passageway.

An Ruoxi, enveloped in an ice-white robe, entered leisurely, with Master Shuimo and five others following closely.

“You had a road to heaven but didn’t take it; you chose to burst into hell without gates?” With cold eyes, An Ruoxi scanned those in the Hongtian squad, rebuking them aloud.

Her gaze then locked onto Master Mu, eyes narrowing slightly: “Who exactly are you? How do you know such secrets?”

“My maid Xiaolan has long since perished; could you be her kin?”

Master Mu took a deep breath, slowly stepping forward: “An Ruoxi, you wicked woman, my mother only wanted to live out her days in peace, and yet you murdered her; I will have no peace with you!”

An Ruoxi merely arched an eyebrow: “Did my sister Liuli tell you that?”

As if thoroughly unsurprised by this.

“Hmph, that’s the truth; what more is there to explain?” Master Mu let out a low growl.

An Ruoxi smiled faintly: “Explain? You don’t deserve it; not everyone is qualified to receive my explanations!”

“You…” Master Mu was at a loss for words.

“No need for nonsense! If you wish to leave this relic, there’s a spatial hub for teleportation out in the array; if you choose death, I can grant it now.” An Ruoxi stopped looking at Master Mu, instead scanning everyone in the Hongtian squad.

“You’d let us go?” Master Duobao asked in a deep voice.

“Why wouldn’t I? Afraid you’d reveal Guanghan Seal is in my hands? You’ve all been deceived; there’s no Quasi-Immortal Artifact here. When the Moon Worship Dynasty fell, the Guanghan Seal was already controlled by the Cangming Dynasty, and this is merely a replica, an Eighth Grade Spiritual Treasure at most. However, after ten thousand years, retaining any Artifact Spirit remains uncertain.” An Ruoxi spoke carefreely.

“Huh?” The Hongtian squad members were momentarily stunned, angrily looking at the originator, Master Mu.

“No, no, impossible, my mother said so, it can’t be wrong; you’re lying! You’ve always wanted to restore the kingdom, there’s no mistake.” Master Mu hesitated slightly and hurriedly retorted.

“Ha~ If I wanted to kill you, you’d already be dead!” An Ruoxi chuckled lightly and ignored him, turning to study the array.

“After ten thousand years, this array still reaches Tier Four Middle Level; to leave, you’ll have to break the array together.”

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