When he thought about the Nine Clones Technique, his heart burned with passion. He looked up at the Hellwyrm, wondering how he could obtain it.
Right, if Xia Xing could use Progenitor Chen's blood to extract the broken blade, could he do the same?
He still had two bottles of Progenitor Chen's blood in his cosmic ring. Could he try?
Xia Xing had absorbed Progenitor Chen's blood, but he couldn't. Was there any other way?
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Back at the battlefield, in Gu Yan's residence, a young man arrived and allowed Xiao Cui to show off her tea brewing skills. It took her an hour to brew a cup of tea.
The young man didn't show any signs of impatience as he stepped on the star essence paved floor. The light from the sourcebox array was rather gentle, and he would occasionally take a bite of a sparkling snack.
"Celestial Master Mu, would you like another cup of tea?"
Xiao Cui asked.
The newcomer was Mu Shang, who had come to visit Gu Yan after returning from the Top Realm.
The disciple that Gu Yan had spent decades teaching had the confidence to challenge him, and Mu Shang was curious as to what level Gu Yan had reached. Could he have reached the realm that only Progenitor Hui had touched upon?
Every Lockbreaker respected Progenitor Hui, and if Gu Yan had truly reached that realm, then he couldn't be called a Celestial Master anymore.
"Alright," Mu Shang replied with a smile.
Xiao Cui brought over another cup of tea. She steeped the tea for an hour, then continued, and repeated the process over and over again.
Mu Shang was determined to meet Gu Yan. Anyone else would have been chased away long ago, but he was different. He was also an Origin Array Celestial Master, and even Gu Yan had to give him face.
After a few hours, Mu Shang could no longer taste the tea. Gu Yan finally walked out and asked in a lazy voice, "Kid, why are you here?"
Mu Shang was the youngest Origin Array Celestial Master, and he was much younger than Gu Yan. Calling Gu Yan "kid" not only showed his seniority, but also showed that he didn't hate Mu Shang, even though Mu Shang belonged to the Frigid Immortal Sect.
When he saw Gu Yan walk out, Mu Shang hurriedly stood up and bowed with a smile, "It's been a long time since I've visited senior. I just happened to pass by, so I came to take a look."
"What's there to look at? You should look at Xiao Cui. She's so pretty." Gu Yan rolled his eyes.
At the side, Xiao Cui pursed her lips and looked at Mu Shang with her bright eyes. She looked like an inexperienced young girl.
However, Mu Shang knew Xiao Cui quite well. Although she looked adorable, she was actually very two-faced. She was a perfect match for Gu Yan. "I'm looking at senior and also Xiao Cui," Mu Shang said with a smile. It wasn't his first time visiting Gu Yan, so he knew how to deal with him.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan grinned. "Kid, you're getting more and more impolite. You don't even bring a gift when you visit your elders, and you don't even bring a greeting gift when you visit your back.
Before Gu Yan could finish speaking, Mu Shang raised his hand. "Of course I've prepared gifts for you, senior, Xiao Cui, and even Buttface."
The Heavenly Master Gu Yan rolled his eyes again. This little brat is so cunning. He was scolded the first time he came here, and since then, he has never been scolded again. Even Buttface is thinking about it.
"Alright, what do you want to say?"
Heavenly Master Gu Yan was impatient, but he was quick to accept the gifts.
Mu Shang's expression changed. "Junior came here to sincerely greet senior. I haven't seen senior in a long time, and many people are worried about senior's health."
Gu Yan sneered. "You're worried that I won't die, aren't you?"
Mu Shang didn't care.
"Secondly, junior has been confused about the path of lockbreaking for the past few years. If senior has the time, I hope that senior can guide me."
"Confused?
Why don't you go find Qiuling and the others? "
Gu Yan asked.
Mu Shang smiled. "Junior's lockbreaking skills aren't inferior to theirs. Only senior can guide junior."
Heavenly Master Gu Yan's face twitched. He admired Mu Shang a lot, as this kid's character, cultivation, and lockbreaking skills were impeccable. Even though he had joined the Frigid Immortal Sect, he had never used the sect's influence to bully others. His methods were open and aboveboard, and he disdained using underhanded methods. Even if he wanted to take revenge, he would do so openly. Mu Shang was one of the few people in the Four Cardinal Scales that Gu Yan didn't hate. However, Mu Shang was too arrogant, to the point of being overly arrogant. This made him unpopular in the Lockbreaker circle.
Mu Shang held the title of the youngest Origin Heavenly Master in history, but very few Lockbreakers were willing to get close to him. This showed just how arrogant Mu Shang was. His arrogance didn't just come from his bones, but from his words, he showed no respect for Heavenly Master Qiuling and Heavenly Master Li.
"Brat, you'll get beaten up sooner or later if you keep talking like that." Gu Yan was annoyed.
Mu Shang's lips curled into a smile. "I didn't get beaten up. Even in terms of cultivation, there aren't many people who can surpass me. However, I recently met someone who's even more arrogant and confident. He's a Great Formation Master of the Boundary Plains, and he's only at the third Origin Tribulation. He wants to challenge me and claim the title of the youngest Heavenly Formation Master in history."
Gu Yan was stunned. "There's such a person?
A third-stage Origin Tribulation Master is very normal. How old is he? "
Mu Shang frowned. "Senior, you don't know?
This is the third reason why this junior has come to find you. I'm here to congratulate you. "
Gu Yan was confused. "What congratulation? Brat, don't spout nonsense. Tell me everything from the beginning."
Mu Shang's eyes flashed. "Senior, have you accepted a disciple named Yuhao?"
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In the valley where Lu Yin resided in Shenwu Plane, a lightning-like radiance suddenly streaked across the void.
Lu Yin sat in the valley and slowly opened his eyes. He had already reached the Void God Realm in his domain. Not only that, but he had also fused with Hen Ye, a peak Emissary. He had obtained his domain from Hen Xin, and he had also received some guidance from Gu Yizhi, the leader of the Third Mainland. In terms of the Dao of Domains, there were very few who had reached this level in the Dao of Domains.
It could be said that since ancient times, Hen Ye could be ranked in the top five in the Dao of Domains.
After fusing with such a person, Lu Yin's domain naturally reached the Void God Realm, and it definitely surpassed Mister Tang's.
During the Xia family's ancestral worship ceremony, he had specifically tested Mister Tang, but Mister Tang hadn't been able to sense his domain at all. This result excited Lu Yin; perhaps he could try to come into contact with a half-step Ancestor.
The biggest difference between a half-step Ancestor and an Emissary was their inner world. As long as they didn't use their inner world, a half-step Ancestor would still be stronger than an Emissary, but they wouldn't be able to achieve a qualitative change. However, with a domain at the Void God Realm, a half-step Ancestor might not be able to sense it even if they didn't use their inner world.
If he wanted to do something, then he would do it. Lu Yin closed his eyes, and his domain passed through the void and extended out of the valley like a gentle breeze. The person he was in contact with was Wu Yao, as he was the only one Lu Yin could safely interact with. Even if he was discovered, it would not matter.
When one's domain reached the Void God Realm, they could manipulate the void. Lu Yin's five senses extended through the void to Wu Yao's surroundings. He could see his breathing, feel his strength, and hear his voice. Through the vibrations in the void, he could hear the conversation between Wu Yao and the other side of the Cloudconnection Stone.
"What did you say?
Yuhao isn't Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple? "
Wu Yao stood up in shock, unable to accept this reality.
Mu Shang's voice came from the other side of the Cloudconnection Stone. "That's right. I went to Divine Master Gu Yan, and he confirmed that he didn't accept Yuhao as his disciple."
"Then could he have another name?"
Wu Yao asked, unable to accept this fact. Yuhao had been confirmed to be Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple for a very long time, and the Frigid Immortal Sect had even discussed ways to rope him in. Now that he had discovered that it was a lie, Wu Yao couldn't believe it.
Mu Shang replied, "I've asked around. Divine Master Gu Yan hasn't left the Mortal Realm since he returned decades ago, and he's been in seclusion researching something. If not for me, no one else would have been able to see him. He should have never accepted a disciple. There's something wrong with this Yuhao."
Wu Yao's expression darkened, and he seemed to be thinking about something.
Back in the valley, Lu Yin suddenly opened his eyes; he had been discovered. He hadn't expected Mu Shang to visit Divine Master Gu Yan and learn that Lu Yin wasn't his disciple. What would Wu Yao do?
Lu Yin nervously used his domain to approach Wu Yao once more.
He wasn't worried about being discovered by Wu Yao, as Wu Yao's mind was in a mess. He wouldn't have thought that someone would eavesdrop on him with a domain.
"Mu Shang, are you sure that this Yuhao isn't Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple?
He completed the Sky Beyond Heaven trial, and Ancestor Bai will definitely accept him as a disciple. If he's not Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple, then there's something wrong with his identity. The Four Heavens are all trying to rope him in. This is a very serious matter, and we can't afford to make any mistakes, "Wu Yao said.
Mu Shang replied, "I'm sure that Divine Master Gu Yan doesn't have a disciple named Yuhao, and he hasn't accepted a disciple in recent decades."
"I understand." Wu Yao's eyes flickered, and he didn't let go of the Cloudvision Stone for a long time. He was thinking about who this Yuhao was. This person was so young, but he had such a powerful cultivation and a terrifying lockbreaking talent. He shouldn't be a nobody, but who was he?
"Senior Wu Yao, no matter who Yuhao's true identity is, his cultivation, lockbreaking talent, and completion of the Sky Beyond Heaven trial are all real. Please consider this carefully," Mu Shang reminded Wu Yao.
These words made Wu Yao realize that Mu Shang was right. No matter who Yuhao was, what he had done was real. As long as he wasn't Redback and wasn't an enemy of the Frigid Immortal Sect, this person could still be roped in by the Frigid Immortal Sect. Ancestor Bai would still accept him as a disciple. The only difference was that he wasn't Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple. This identity might have been fabricated in order to keep the Xia family in check.
If Yuhao wasn't Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple, then he would have been captured by the Shenwu Plane long ago. In fact, whether or not Yuhao was Divine Master Gu Yan's disciple had nothing to do with the Frigid Immortal Sect.
Wu Yao quickly contacted his sect and asked them to investigate everything related to Yuhao as quickly as possible. Not even the slightest detail could be missed.
Lu Yin withdrew his domain and heaved a sigh of relief. Mu Shang's reminder had stopped Wu Yao from turning hostile, and he was still trying to figure out everything about Lu Yin.
Given the current situation, there was no way for Lu Yin to fabricate another identity. Time was too tight, and the Frigid Immortal Sect wasn't stupid. They wouldn't be led by the nose in such a short amount of time, unless they had other concerns.
After muttering to himself for a moment, Lu Yin immediately contacted Xiaoqian. She was the only one he could use to influence the Frigid Immortal Sect.
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