Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Immense Glory
This is your statement!
Upon hearing the Red Lotus Immortal say this, even calling himself a "Floating Student," the deputy hall master suddenly felt elated, though it seemed like he was feigning enthusiasm toward Yang.
Yang Chuan appeared to understand and nodded in agreement.
After that, the three of them began their slow departure from the City Lord’s residence.
"My Lord, it seems... it appears this plan is going relatively smoothly."
Outside the City Lord’s residence, Fu Qingming quickly broke into a smile.
It seemed that the success of this scheme, which he reported to Yang Tian with deliberately dramatic flair, was an immense honor to him.
Moreover, after accomplishing the task, Yang Tian’s joy and his decision to accept him as a disciple would be even better!
Liu Hai felt the same way!
Though he had never theorized like Qingming, when Yang Tian Emperor ascended Crystal Peak, he decided to follow in Yang Chuan’s footsteps. That path would bring greater promise to Yang Tian.
Yang Chuan observed the two of them and smiled faintly but did not make any gestures.
Yet, Yang Chuan’s eyes scrutinized them closely. The City Lord quietly followed behind.
The residence fell silent.
The shadows of the three figures slowly faded away, while a seductive smirk of the Suitable Connector turned cold. Lazily slumping into a chair, he murmured softly: "Come! Speak."
"Tell me everything."
As the Suitable Connector’s voice dropped, an elderly man with snowy-white hair slowly emerged, stepping forward toward the former.
Previously, this man had served like a Heavenly Horse Strongman under Chi the Great Saint, wearing subordinate attire of the Red Lotus faction. However, neither his expression nor his demeanor ever exuded fear of the Heavenly Horse nor skilled reverence for Chi Cheng.
His behavior suggested he considered himself more a companion than merely a servant here.
Furthermore, with Fu Qingming and Liu Hai present, it was plain to see this individual was one of Chi the Great Saint’s elite warriors!
At Yuanma Middle Stage!
This man, whose outwardly upright appearance invoked images of canyon whirlwinds, was, in truth, starkly different from what his exterior might suggest.
If one considered the head of Blackstone Star, he was undoubtedly the most loyal subordinate of Cao Fan!
With steady and deliberate steps, he approached Chi the Great Saint’s presence and calmly took a seat, speaking: "According to the Saint’s wishes, I’ve conducted a preliminary inquiry. Li Yangchuan first appeared outside the city at Moon Mountain’s Xiujing Peak, where he killed its former master Zhu Kanggong, formally entering Crystal Peak."
"Hm?"
The Suitable Connector listened to this and momentarily smiled. "Still, what you mentioned provides no insight into his identity. It offers useful clues, but Refiners generally hold high status, and rash killings are rare among them."
"Indeed, unexpected behaviors from Refiners have emerged!"
The elder adorned his speech with observational gems. Then, he sneered coldly, "But one crucial detail remains overlooked, my dear Saint."
"Ignored detail? What is it you might mean? Pray, speak without reservation."
Suri Cole heard this cold chuckle. "Saint, you appear to have forgotten. Our Blackstone Star is one of the most barren stars within the Ma Realm; its cultivation capabilities and cosmic ascension fluctuate!"
"Shocking—"
At this admission, the Suitable Connector’s gaze slightly sharpened, seemingly guessing at the elder’s implications.
Yet the elder continued seamlessly. "I know the vast Demon World is merely an iceberg’s surface, and this individual is an ancient Mechanical Master. Although I cannot hear his name, the reality remains that my understanding is fragmented, and his reverence within Refiners’ ranks is undoubted. Abruptly descending upon this mysterious Blackstone Star suggests two possibilities."
"One is that three ancients exist—a Rare Treasure was discovered on Blackstone Star, prompting someone to use Fu Qingming’s reputation. Speak."
"But, Li Shicheng seemed absent amid this plot; absolutely no Rare Treasure terrain was evident. Thus, the second possibility becomes likelier. Li Yangchuan directly ascended from the Demon World, lacking any foundation as a Refiner!"
"Indeed!"
The elder nodded midway, his eyes now brimming with insatiable greed. "If the foundationless Refiner can be recruited, not even Saint Chi the Great’s mechanics could bring such favor to Demon Realm Control Pegasus. This person’s refining skill is invaluable!" Smiling cunningly.
Possession of a dedicated Refiner?
Upon hearing this from the elder, the Red Lotus Saint immediately grew excited!
Why do Refining Technicians hold such high status in the Demon World?
The fundamental reason lies in the Demon World’s reliance on exceptional Demon Artifact magic!
Supreme Demon Artifacts can only be forged by master Refiners!
Owning a personal Refining Technician means possessing an endless source of Demon Artifacts.
Such sublime weapons can be used for self-strengthening or traded for critical alliances. A cycle of equilibrium.
In this way, over centuries, Red Lotus Saint could rise to control Little Blackstone City and ascend to greater influence!
Faced with such temptation, how could the adversary not revere the Saint’s decree?
"Given your assessment, this seems like Heaven’s providence. Speak."
The Red Lotus Saint suppressed inner excitement, their eyes flashing with unabashed lust-driven greed. "But what if this person turns out to lack ascension status, or proves himself otherwise incompatible with Ma Realm equilibrium?"
At this statement, the elder’s brows instinctively furrowed in thought.
Indeed, like both the elder and Suitable Connector contemplated—the desire alone to recruit high-quality Refiners, regardless of star origin, posed inherent risks.
Historically, such aspirations have led many Ma Island folk to tragic ends!
Nowadays, Refiners rarely present themselves openly before men. Rather, virtually all factions invest heavily for their partnerships—it requires at minimum Ma Realm’s peak influences!
Competing against a Demon King?
This inevitably guarantees a path toward annihilation!
Secondly, Refiners not aligned with major powers often surround themselves internally less formidable forces than Ma Class elites. This naturally invites tracking predators!
If Yang Tian Emperor belongs to either category, pursuing schemes without Ma Realm consensus may yield dire consequences.
However, the elder soon inhaled deeply, dismissing wealthy hesitation. "My Saint, this opportunity is once-in-a-lifetime. Indeed, amidst twilight like fleeting ashes—what obstacle deters our resolve? Would not the Saint desire success greater than perceived risk?"
"This..."
The Suitable Connector hesitated momentarily.
But the elder promptly reassured, "Saint, fret not! Even if the gamble is great, our resources shall employ every imaginable effort. Once they participate in major auction commerce, obtaining whatever possession becomes effortless. Then confrontation naturally unfolds."
"If he proves incompatible with cosmic rise, external powers shall inevitably lead attacks or feature betrayal followers. Such fault would burden itself upon him entirely. If he ascends instead—the aftermath shall exceed spoken need."
The Suitable Connector shuddered slightly, then nodded carefully. "Very well then! Should he ascend, none shall elude the Saint’s grasp! Speak."
Upon departure from Red Lotus City and Luoyue Mountain, Yang Chuan sat within a cavern atop Crystal Peak.
Following rapid cultivation breakthroughs and surging blood essence, Yang Chuan ascended directly to Yuanma Early Stage, surpassing three major realms seamlessly.
Still, Yang Tian levitated slightly, naturally seeking stabilization and full comprehension of newly mastered strength!
And amidst adaptation, Yang Tian consumed Heavenly Bull’s refining energies, engaging celestial insights with unyielding devotion.
Truthfully, by consuming divine artifacts, Yang Tian’s pioneering eternal fusion became paramount above fleeting artifact practices.
However, were contemporaries present during transformations, curiosity tied toward John’s origins may have invoked an unparalleled pursuit toward consumption-bound force—it ensured Yang Chuan’s absolute survival neither dissipated nor weakened.
Now an accumulation measuring forty thousand paired forces circled heaven beneath devouring wing enchants.
Suddenly-consuming divine garments summoned soft glow-rays. Observing such subtle phenomena revealed shimmering vortex mysteries shifting beneath timeless swallowing dances!
The emergence of countless dark voids pulling celestial refinement garments transformed eternally!
These voids mirrored the Three Rules Array sealing Jiang evenly into immortal refinement practice!
Through transcendent refiner absolutes, Yang Tian redefined "supreme divine chessmen" unparalleled from prior implementations!