The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 1765 - 1761: Return to the Owner

"I may not know what that Black Seed is, but after it devoured the roots of the World Tree, part of the vitality merged into your body. This shows that for now, that thing poses no harm to you," said Fire Spirit Child after contemplating for a while.

"Let’s hope that’s the case." Shen Luo sighed lightly.

"The only pity is that with the World Tree being devoured, the plan to refine the Dutian Divine Array has to be greatly delayed again," Fire Spirit Child continued.

"Dutian Divine Array? Fire Daoist friend, you mean the roots of the World Tree can be used to refine the formation flags of the Dutian Divine Array?" Shen Luo’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"The World Tree had been lying dormant underground within the Qingqiu Fox Clan for many years, amassing a large amount of yin energy of the monster clan, making it the top-tier yin attribute material. Naturally, it could be used to refine the formation flags of the Dutian Divine Array. There was so much of it just now; I thought this time we could refine a set of the most top-tier Dutian Divine Arrays, but it’s a pity it was all ruined by that Black Seed. With the amount we currently have at hand, at most, we can only refine three or four ordinary formation flags." Fire Spirit Child said rather regretfully.

"Cousin, you want to refine the Dutian Divine Array? Do you have the battle formation map of this array in hand?" Nie Caizhu, who was nearby, was very shocked upon hearing this.

"I once stumbled upon the battle formation map of this array in a Secret Realm," Shen Luo explained vaguely.

"The Dutian Divine Array is known as the first fiendish formation of ancient times, with overwhelming power. If it could be refined, the benefits would be unimaginable. Here, take my World Tree too," Nie Caizhu briefly pondered and handed over three roots of the World Tree.

"Cai Zhu, you still want to use this to craft gemstones, I can’t take it." Shen Luo shook his head and did not accept it.

"I still have one root of the World Tree in my hands, enough for me to craft gemstones. There’s no need to be so polite with me," Nie Caizhu smiled.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo finally accepted the black roots, threw them all into the Free and Easy Mirror, and handed them over to Fire Spirit Child to handle.

With the matter of the World Tree resolved, the three of them did not linger at the underground cave and returned to the peak of Qingqiu Mountain.

Lu Huaming and others were at this moment looking around anxiously. Upon seeing Shen Luo and Nie Caizhu appear, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Shen, where did you and Brother Nie go..." Lu Huaming stopped mid-sentence, staring at Shen Luo with a somewhat dazed expression.

The others also noticed the change in Shen Luo’s aura, their expressions filled with disbelief.

How could it be, in such a short time, Shen Luo went straight from just entering the Late True Immortal Stage to the True Immortal Peak, it was simply incredible!

"Cai Zhu and I found a hidden stronghold of the Qingqiu Fox Clan near Qingqiu Mountain. There, I obtained a precious elixir, and with luck, my cultivation made a breakthrough after taking it," Shen Luo briefly explained.

Upon hearing it was due to the elixir, despite still finding it a bit unbelievable, since Shen Luo wasn’t willing to say more, they naturally wouldn’t press further.

"The effects of such an elixir that can make one’s cultivation advance rapidly are good, yet it may lead to unstable foundations. Brother Shen needs to be cautious in this aspect," Jiang Shentian reminded.

"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Jiang. Have you and the others finished your matters?" Shen Luo thanked him and glanced towards the base of the mountain.

The cultivators of various sects had already retreated from Qingqiu Mountain, each setting up their camps.

As for the soldiers in Xiangyang Town, they had already returned to the town. Pei Min was also nowhere to be found here.

"The matters of Qingqiu Mountain are considered settled for now. We each plan to return to our respective sects to report back. Will Brother Shen be heading back to Chang’an City with me?" Lu Huaming asked.

"I will head to Chang’an later. But I previously had consecutive great battles with Tu Shanxue and Chief Strategist You Su, accumulating many hidden injuries within my body. Traveling immediately isn’t conducive to recovery. Here, the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy of Qingqiu Mountain is abundant, so I plan to rest and recover a bit here before heading back to Chang’an City." Shen Luo’s gaze flickered slightly, and he shook his head.

"Very well, then I will return to Chang’an City first. Brother Shen, take care. To all of you, it has been an honor to fight by your side. The green mountains remain, the long rivers flow, until we meet again," Lu Huaming nodded, loosely clasped his fists towards the few around, and turned into a sword light flying towards the base of the mountain.

Seven Kills and Jiang Shentian also took their leave one after the other, but Bai Xiaotian and Master Yan did not depart immediately.

"Brother Bai, Brother Yan, do you still have something pending?" Shen Luo looked at the two.

"Brother Shen, this Starry Fan is very important to me, could I continue to borrow it for a while longer?" Bai Xiaotian took out the Starry Fan with a bit of embarrassment.

The power of this Starry Fan was far beyond his expectations. At the critical moment earlier, Shen Luo had lent this treasure to him. Now the crisis was over, and he still wanted to keep borrowing it, it felt a bit improper indeed.

"This fan was something I acquired from a Secret Realm, and it’s not compatible with the skills I cultivate; it is of little use to me. Brother Bai, since you can use it well, consider it a gift," Shen Luo smiled slightly, unconcerned as he spoke.

"Really... Thank you, Brother Shen! I don’t have a fine Magical Treasure to exchange with you now, but once I return to Hua Sheng Temple, I will surely find some Treasured items to give you!" Bai Xiaotian’s body stiffened, his lips trembling slightly as he spoke.

He no longer hesitated, tightly gripping the Starry Fan, his entire bloodline seemingly pulsating, and his breathing grew somewhat heavier.

"I am not that interested in Magical Treasures. If Brother Bai wishes to repay me, please help me find some Ten Thousand Years Fire Qilin Wood, Heavenly fire-level flames, and Nine Heavens Gold Essence," Shen Luo said with a slight smile, seeing Bai Xiaotian’s expression.

"Alright." Bai Xiaotian’s eyes showed determination. Whether it was the Ten Thousand Years Fire Qilin Wood, the Heavenly fire, or the Nine Heavens Gold Essence, they were all extremely precious items, but he agreed without any hesitation.

He then slightly acknowledged Nie Caizhu and Master Yan and left.

"Brother Shen, that Divine Craftsman Cannon made its way back to its owner," Master Yan took out that enhanced Divine Craftsman Cannon, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes, but handed it over.

Shen Luo accepted it without being overly courteous, taking it in and storing it away.

"Brother Shen, where did you find this Divine Craftsman Cannon?" Master Yan asked.

"In Tianyan Palace..." Shen Luo did not conceal it, recounting the process of obtaining this Divine Craftsman Cannon in Tianyan Palace.

"Tianyan Palace! I cannot believe there is a place exceeding Tianji City in terms of Yan Technique in this world, that half-step Heavenly Venerate Armor was also obtained there?" Master Yan, who hadn’t heard of Tianyan Palace from Little Master, asked with flickering eyes.

"Yes. Speaking of Tianyan Palace, there is something I neglected. This is a jade slip I obtained in Tianyan Palace, recording some knowledge of Yan Technique. I only have a rough understanding of Yan Technique, so it is of little use to me. I give it to you, Brother Yan," Shen Luo took out a jade slip and handed it to Master Yan.

On the jade slip were parts of the Tianyan True Scripture and the previously obtained Tianji lower volume.

Shen Luo had initially promised to return the Tianji lower volume to Tianji City, but unfortunately, never had the chance. Now, using Tianyan Palace as an excuse, he could finally fulfill this wish.

Of course, he did not directly transcribe the Tianji lower volume, as doing so would be recognized by Tianji City at once. Instead, he mixed its contents in reversed order with those from the Tianyan True Scripture to ensure foolproof results.