Chapter 252: Suo Huan

Watching the handsome young man in the mirror, Perfected One Miaoyin kept a straight face but was constantly thinking in her heart, preparing to answer the questions from the other party.

After all, this [Perfected One Suo Huan] was no ordinary person.

Strictly speaking, he was an outer heaven cultivator. It was just that the World Realm he belonged to had been destroyed, shattered by the Perfected Lords, and completely merged into this world.

He was the only one who escaped.

If Lu Yang were here right now, he would definitely recognize the other party. Because he and Chong Guang had discussed this matter in the past. It was an accident in the Battle for the Dao.

The Perfected Lords of the Sword Pavilion, Saint Sect, Dao Court, and Pure Land joined forces to capture a World Realm. With Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones entering the fray, they finally took down the World Realm after a great battle. That World Realm had even nearly condensed a Dao Fruit. It was only after being interrupted by the Perfected Lords that the World Realm fell, and only the Child of Destiny chosen by the World Realm managed to escape.

And that Child of Destiny was [Suo Huan].

Since then, he had been wandering overseas, constantly hunting down disciples of the four major powers who ventured out to sea. The vast majority of people believed he was seeking revenge.

However, Perfected One Miaoyin knew this was not the case.

This outer heaven cultivator had grand ambitions. Hunting down the disciples of the four major powers was not for revenge, but for [Qi Harvesting]! To ascend to the throne and Seek Golden Core.

After all, speaking of the essence of this world, the disciples of the four major powers definitely ranked high. Especially the Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones of the four major powers. Even rogue cultivators like Wu Cang undeniably possessed some talent and could completely be targeted for [Qi Harvesting].

If even Wu Cang was like this, let alone Lu Yang.

After all, the great name of [Yuan Tu] now carried some weight overseas as well. Moreover, his notoriety for surpassing the Fairy of the Sword Pavilion in public was spreading rapidly.

Therefore, Suo Huan reacted quickly.

However, instead of showing interest, he revealed a look of apprehension:

“You mean that Perfected One Yuan Tu… He caused quite a stir overseas before. I almost went over myself… That person is untouchable.”

The “stir” Suo Huan mentioned was naturally Lu Yang’s fishing expedition overseas. Under the influence of heaven and earth’s killing intent, Suo Huan, who was also overseas at the time, almost went over. It was only because there was no karmic entanglement between him and Lu Yang that he didn’t truly enter the fray in the end. Otherwise, he would have died suddenly long ago.

“Rest assured.”

Seeing this, Perfected One Miaoyin hurriedly said, “You saw the battle of Perfected Lords earlier. Perfected Lord Feixue suffered heavy injuries and is about to seal her Grotto-Heaven to recuperate.”

“By then, he won’t have a Perfected Lord backing him.”

“Besides, the greater the risk, the higher the return.”

Speaking of this, Perfected One Miaoyin’s tone carried a few more degrees of temptation:

“Killing Yuan Tu alone will definitely allow your [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land] to complete its Qi Harvesting. When you Seek Golden Core then, there will be hope to revive your World Realm!”

“…”

Perfected One Miaoyin’s words plunged Suo Huan on the other side of the mirror into deep thought. The [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land] she mentioned was his greatest reliance for roaming freely overseas.

Because the [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land] was the seed condensed by his former World Realm before its death. It was the embryonic form of the World Realm’s Dao Fruit. Ever since escaping with his life, he had always wanted to use the method of Qi Harvesting to help the [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land] swallow a Dao Fruit of this world.

This way, not only could his former World Realm and homeland be revived.

His cultivation base would also rise with the tide. Not only would he achieve the position of a Perfected Lord, but he would also obtain a World Realm as his Dao Field, leaping to become a leader among Perfected Lords.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you should understand.”

Perfected One Miaoyin felt she knew Suo Huan’s thoughts well. After all, Suo Huan had killed so many mainland cultivators and obtained spiritual materials and treasures. The ones he couldn’t use would always need to be disposed of.

And she was one of Suo Huan’s channels for disposing stolen goods.

Therefore, the two had been dealing with each other in secret for a long time and knew each other’s backgrounds quite well. Otherwise, Perfected One Miaoyin wouldn’t have chosen to approach him.

“Well?”

Perfected One Miaoyin spoke again. This time, Suo Huan finally responded: “One who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions. Fellow Daoist Miaoyin, what do you want?”

“I want you to protect me while I cross my tribulation!”

Perfected One Miaoyin said in a deep voice, “I am already at the Perfection of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. I have found the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends, but I lack confidence in the final step of crossing the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.”

“I only need you to open the [Spirit Ruins] Blessed Land and help me cross the tribulation inside it, thereby weakening the power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. As for the damage to your Blessed Land, I will naturally use Yuan Tu to compensate you afterward. With his aptitude, the Qi harvested after killing him will be enough to make up for all your losses.”

“Moreover, if I break through, I can also go with you to kill Yuan Tu.”

Perfected One Miaoyin offered her bargaining chips. Hearing this, Suo Huan pondered for a moment, then shook his head. “…Kill Yuan Tu first, then you enter the Blessed Land.”

“Agreed!”

This was also within Perfected One Miaoyin’s expectations, so she nodded decisively. “Then kill Yuan Tu first. But I need you to sign a concentric dharma contract with me.”

“Only this way can we guarantee no one will break their promise.”

“As it should be.”

Suo Huan nodded without refusal. Only then did Perfected One Miaoyin reveal a relaxed expression. Changing the subject, a bright smile appeared on her face:

“Speaking of transactions… how much longer do we have to wait for our previous deal?”

“A [Heavenly Water Kan Union Precious Pill]… the corresponding spiritual materials are not easy to find. I asked you to help me search overseas; any clues after all these years?”

Hearing this, Suo Huan laughed too. “Now that’s a coincidence.”

“Fellow Daoist’s message came at just the right time. I’ve had my eye on a target for a long time that fits your requirements exactly. Counting the days, it’s about time for them to enter the jar.”

“Oh?”

Perfected One Miaoyin was stunned upon hearing this. In the next second, the other side of the mirror suddenly blurred violently, shockingly caused by fluctuations from an eruption of spiritual Qi.

“…Sure enough, it’s here!”

Soon, Suo Huan’s slightly carefree laughter came from the mirror. In the next second, Suo Huan turned the mirror around, illuminating a great formation with brilliant light shooting into the sky.

The great formation was like a dazzling cover, suppressing a considerable sea area beneath it. The originally turbulent seawater instantly became as solid as earth and stone within it. No matter how great the Divine Ability, it was difficult to stir up waves. It was truly a formation specialized in restraining the Water Element.

In the next second—

Roar!

A fierce dragon roar rang out beneath the sea surface. Then, chunks of sea waves exploded, and a majestic, mountain-like True Dragon body leaped out from within.

That True Dragon was shockingly the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Dragon King, Sui Ying, who had been attracted by Chong Guang’s [Cave Sun Blessed Land] earlier and traveled all the way to the mainland. Previously, it had joined forces with Lu Yang to repel Ye Guyue and even received half of the [Shady Dragon Water] from Lu Yang as a result.

But now, its appearance was incredibly wretched.

It had thought that by traveling to the mainland this time and snatching half of the [Shady Dragon Water], as long as it refined it into a pill, its dao comprehension would surely improve greatly.

Unexpectedly, it fell into a trap instead.

With this thought, Sui Ying immediately opened its bloody maw, and a thunderous roar blasted out:

“Suo Huan! You dare set up a formation to trap me!?”

Hearing this, Suo Huan smiled faintly. While holding the precious mirror to transmit the image to Perfected One Miaoyin in real-time, he lightly shook his sleeves and walked into the great formation.

“Fellow Daoist Sui Ying, those words are incorrect.”

“I have stayed in this overseas region for over six hundred years. Fellow Daoist and I have met quite a few times. Could it be that Fellow Daoist is still unclear about my style of doing things?”

“What do I not dare to do?”

Smiling words, yet carrying a chilling coldness that made people shudder. It caused the originally roaring Sui Ying to stagnate, hearing the awe-inspiring killing intent in Suo Huan’s words.

(End of this chapter)

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