Chapter 405: Water Mansion Immortal Official (I)

Chapter 405: Water Mansion Immortal Official (I)

Azure Pond Sect.

Azure Pond Peak was enveloped in swirling clouds and mist. Within the cave dwelling on the mountain, a dark golden bell with intricate patterns hung in the center. It was only rung upon the death of a Daoist Master or the ascension of a sect master.

Chi Zhiyun landed on the peak hurriedly, followed by a group of Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. As soon as he landed, a tall young man approached, cupping his fist in greeting.

"Sect Master!"

"Hejing."

Chi Zhiyun waved his hand urgently, not stopping, and stepped into the stone cave, asking, "How is it?"

"The flame is dim and turned bright white... The lamp oil is rising, the nine lines are flickering. This has never happened before." Ning Hejing's voice was grave.

Chi Zhiyun's expression grew increasingly grim as he muttered, "Bright white...? How could that be?!"

He dismissed the others and quickly stepped deeper into the cave dwelling. Several soul lamps rested on lotus seats carved from wood, burning quietly.

The wood sculpture was made from Soul-Tuning Mulberry Wood, which could foretell blessings and disasters, was impervious to the five elements, and feared only thunder. The lamp oil used Nine Refined Soul Essence, once a precious treasure was now no longer particularly valued.

Chi Zhiyun focused his gaze, and indeed, Daoist Master Buzi's flame was noticeably smaller. It has changed from a pale gray to bright white, with the patterns on the lamp base interweaving between dark and light.

Only Chi Zhiyun and Ning Hejing were in the cave, both looking grim. Ning Hejing spoke in a low voice, "I have already inquired; the Daoist Master left the sect earlier without leaving any message."

Chi Buzi was Chi Zhiyun's great-grandfather, and Chi Zhiyun's lineage was the maternal family of Ning Hejing's branch. The two grew up together, their interests closely intertwined, making them almost like real brothers.

He shook his head and joked, "If he is dead and his divine abilities dissipate, I might be able to deduce something."

Chi Zhiyun and Ning Hejing exchanged glances, clearly not amused. Daoist Master Yuan Su shrugged, reached out to trace the air in front of him, and stepped into the Great Void, his voice still echoing in their ears.

"He most likely got caught up in something while rescuing Xiao Chuting in the Eastern Sea. I will go check it out."

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Lu Jiangxian's divine sense was even more formidable than expected, forcefully entering Chi Buzi's sea of consciousness, and disorienting his soul. Chi Buzi, being from an immortal sect with considerable experience, quickly realized he was facing a highly skilled cultivator.

Activating a secret technique, he gathered his spiritual sense and called out, "I am a disciple under the Pristine Water Origin Talisman True Monarch... I do not know which senior is before me, but if I have offended you, please forgive me!"

Despite being several hundred years old and seasoned, Chi Buzi was not intimidated by Lu Jiangxian's overwhelming presence. He observed closely and discerned that Lu Jiangxian was all bluster. If it were not for his high intrinsic rank, Chi Buzi would not have felt threatened.

He spoke politely while thinking to himself, This old man appears to be an ancient cultivator who has fallen on hard times... if I could kill him, the rewards would definitely elevate me to greatness!

Lu Jiangxian, however, remained silent, his divine sense ruthlessly overwhelming Chi Buzi. Although Chi Buzi's spiritual sense was not as strong, he had a large quantity of it, and he resisted stubbornly, continuing to shout out, "May I know which metallic essence the senior cultivate?"

No matter how Chi Buzi inquired, Lu Jiangxian did not respond, relentlessly pursuing him. Chi Buzi had not anticipated that Lu Jiangxian's divine sense would be so unyielding, causing him to retreat repeatedly.

After about an incense stick's time, Chi Buzi began to grow anxious.

"Senior, be cautious... I am known to the True Monarch, and if something happens to me, it will surely alarm him!"

Ignoring him, Lu Jiangxian continued his aggressive assault, finally grabbing him tightly as he sighed with relief, If this were within the world of the mirror, eliminating him would be a matter of a single thought... but here in his Shenyang Mansion, it took so much effort!

Seeing Chi Buzi still struggling, Lu Jiangxian made up his mind. Using the backlash from the Yin Quarters Nine Hills Heart Questioning Spell, he began to read Chi Buzi's memories.