The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 1758 - 1754 Cooperation

While Shen Luo was contemplating, the cultivators of various sects, having narrowly escaped death, rushed into the treasure-filled city like ravenous wolves. One after another, they frantically competed for the city’s resources and treasures. Some lost their sanity entirely, disregarding the camaraderie forged in their previous alliance and nearly causing conflicts in their greed.

Fortunately, Lu Huaming and others worked hard to restrain their sect disciples, preventing major disputes from breaking out.

As the cultivators shared the spoils of war, hundreds of li away on a mountain peak near Qingqiu Mountain, Mi Su sat cross-legged on a rock, her eyes closed. Her hands were pressed together before her chest, holding the dark red bead between her palms as she continuously absorbed its energy.

A moment later, she slowly opened her eyes, and the bead gradually fused into her chest, vanishing completely.

The aura emanating from Mi Su surged, noticeably stronger than before. She had reached the peak of the Taiyi Realm, just a step away from the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

She stood up and gazed into the distance toward Qingqiu City, her eyes flickering subtly.

At that moment, a shadow suddenly coalesced behind Mi Su. Its form became clear—it was the dark silhouette wielding a staff that had appeared earlier within Chang’an City. Somehow, it had traversed tens of thousands of li to arrive at Qingqiu Mountain.

"Congratulations, Daoist friend, on reclaiming your true self," the shadow cackled, clasping its hands in a gesture of congratulations toward Mi Su.

"Reclaiming one’s true self? I haven’t even recovered to the Half-Step Heavenly Venerate Realm. What’s there to celebrate?" Mi Su seemed unsurprised by the shadow’s appearance. Her expression betrayed neither joy nor annoyance as she responded indifferently.

"When the spirit returns to its origin, and the qi reunites with form, regaining peak strength will be but a matter of moments. Daoist friend, why downplay your accomplishments?" The shadow chuckled sinisterly.

"Our collaboration is over. Why have you sought me out again?" Mi Su cast a cold glance at the shadow, her tone detached.

"Over? You used the Dayan Immeasurable Heavenly Array to channel the Earth Vein’s power, gathering enough of the Power of Seven Emotions from across the land to break free of the seal and achieve full resurrection. And yet, we still haven’t located the entrance to Chang’an City’s Divine Demon Well!" The shadow’s smile faded, and it snorted coldly.

"Is that so? I’ve already shaken the foundations of Chang’an City’s Four Symbols Heaven-Time Array. With your famed eyesight, you still can’t locate the entrance to the Divine Demon Well? Are your once-proud eyes truly this useless?" Mi Su smirked faintly, her tone half-mocking.

"Fine. I admit I’ve already found the entrance to the Divine Demon Well in Chang’an City. But, unfortunately, Yuan Tiangang sealed it at the last moment. We’ll need careful planning to break the seal. Now that you’ve just awakened, you need pure vitality to replenish yourself. Are you interested in joining forces with me again?" A chilling glint flashed across the shadow’s eyes as it changed the topic.

"The last time Chang’an City’s defenses were lax, we seized the opportunity for an easy victory. After the recent upheaval, the Great Tang will undoubtedly fortify its security, much like Mount Fangcun. With Yuan Tiangang stationed there, entering Chang’an City with just the two of us would be courting death," Mi Su replied languidly.

"With just us two, perhaps. But the Divine Demon Well has attracted the interest of countless members of the Demon Race. Forming a capable team won’t be difficult," the shadow countered.

"There’s no need for that. The Qingqiu Fox Clan has suffered greatly this time, and I still need time to restore my strength. I can’t spare the energy for this matter right now," Mi Su shook her head after some thought.

"The Three Realms are on the brink of chaos. Only by advancing to the Heavenly Venerate Realm will you stand a chance. Though you’ve reclaimed the power of your past life, your resurrected body is that of an ordinary member of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. Your bloodline power isn’t especially pure. Relying solely on the power of the Fox Ancestor to break through to the Heavenly Venerate Realm gives you less than a fifty-percent chance of success. Are you sure about your decision?" The shadow’s gaze darkened slightly, displeasure flickering in its tone.

Mi Su seemed shaken by the shadow’s words, silence overtaking her as she pondered deeply.

"The matter you two are discussing intrigues us as well. Would you mind letting us join?" At that moment, spatial ripples trembled in the void, and three new figures emerged. They were the grey-clothed men who had once aided Master You Su.

Mi Su merely furrowed her brows slightly upon seeing them, showing no hint of surprise.

"You three intend to claim the Divine Demon Well for yourselves?" The shadow snorted coldly, its hostility toward them evident in its tone.

"The Human and Immortal Clans have controlled the Divine Demon Well for far too long. It’s time for new masters," the grey-clothed elder replied with a faint smile.

"Unlike Fox Daoist Friend, I have no interest in cooperation with the likes of you. Do as you please," the shadow flatly refused without hesitation.

"Why reject us outright, elder? Wouldn’t it be wiser to hear us out before deciding?" The grey-clothed elder replied patiently, unfazed by the shadow’s blunt response.

"Seeing as they’ve revealed themselves now, they must have some plan in mind. Why not hear them out first, Brother Yuan?" Mi Su interjected, her gaze shifting subtly.

The shadow gave Mi Su a glance but chose not to comment further.

The grey-clothed elder flicked his sleeve, releasing a thick plume of black fog that enveloped everyone present.

A moment later, the fog dissipated without a sound, and the figures within it vanished without a trace.

...

On a mountain peak behind the Kingdom of Qingqiu, Shen Luo had ceased his previous attempts.

The Chiyou Martial Secrets and the Huangdi Neijing were monumental and profound techniques. Integrating them into the Xuan Yang Demonic Transformation Divine Power would require years, if not decades, of careful exploration. Achieving a breakthrough in mere moments was impossible.

However, through his latest attempt, Shen Luo could sense that merging these three techniques was indeed feasible.

Beside him on the ground lay the massive Yan armor he had retrieved earlier from the mountainside—it was none other than the Destruction Mingwang.

Shen Luo extended his Divine Sense, carefully inspecting the Yan armor’s condition.

The Destruction Mingwang was currently his most crucial asset in battle; there was no room for mistakes.

Unfortunately, the Yan armor had suffered significant damage, particularly in the areas that had blocked previous attacks for him. Several parts of its body had been pierced through, and the intense activation of its power had further strained its internal prohibitions.

Fortunately, these damages hadn’t affected the Yan armor’s core structure and could be repaired.

During his time in Tianyan Palace, Shen Luo had acquired a vast collection of Yan armor materials, along with the complete refinement methods for the Destruction Mingwang recorded in the Tianyan True Scripture. Although Fire Spirit Child wasn’t a Yan master, his artifact-refining skills were unparalleled. Repairing the Destruction Mingwang seemed feasible with his help.

With that thought, Shen Luo felt a weight lift from his chest.

Lu Huaming and the others were still scouring Qingqiu City for treasures, a task that wouldn’t conclude anytime soon. Shen Luo took this moment to retrieve the magical treasures and storage artifacts belonging to Master You Su, Su Xiao, and their allies for a detailed inspection.

He started with the magical treasures and quickly uncovered their secrets.

Among these treasures, the most exceptional were Master You Su’s Silver Rod and Snow White Silver Mirror, known as the "Jade Radiance Staff" and the "Snowflake Illusion Mirror." Both artifacts contained prohibitions numbering sixty-four layers, the pinnacle of perfection.

The Jade Radiance Staff was incredibly sturdy, rivaling his own Profound Yellow Staff. Its composition was unknown, and its internal prohibitions bore some resemblance to the Pure Yang Sword, focusing on sharp and offensive capabilities. When all sixty-four prohibitions were unleashed simultaneously, the sheer destructive force was unimaginable. No wonder it had been able to pierce the Destruction Mingwang’s body in a single blow.

The Snowflake Illusion Mirror, on the other hand, specialized in illusion and entrapment techniques. Inside the mirror, a unique spatial realm radiated with dense silver-white light and an array of intricate runes. Even with his knowledge, Shen Luo couldn’t fully comprehend the prohibitions within.

Moreover, deep within the spatial realm of the mirror, something else seemed to be hidden. Unfortunately, Shen Luo couldn’t see clearly without first refining the artifact.

As for the treasures of the others, they were fairly ordinary by comparison. Given his current cultivation level and expertise, they no longer held much appeal for him.