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Chapter 220 The Inheritance of Burning Heaven, Master of Myriad Transformations, Myriad Powers Technique (Ten Thousand Characters)

Pingan Town.

After a series of martial artists who jumped off the cliff disappeared without a trace, this small town, which shouldn't have been bustling, returned to its original tranquility.

With its green hills and clear waters, lush fields, and wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, it's like a paradise on earth.

"Is this the place where the Lord of the Burning Heaven Palace fell?"

A man in a red robe swept across the sky, looking down at the houses at the foot of the mountain with a look of astonishment in his eyes.

It's truly unbelievable that the Lord of the Burning Heaven Palace, a powerful martial artist who had condensed his Dharma Image, would perish in this desolate place.

Unable to understand, the man in the red robe didn't investigate further. With a swift movement, he transformed into a streak of light and landed in an open space near the ancient town.

"Who are you?" A woman carrying a laundry tub was passing by an open space when she unexpectedly saw the man in the red robe and was immediately startled.

The man in the red robe looked at the woman. Although she was dressed simply, her skin was fair and delicate. She did not look like a peasant woman, but rather like a lady from a wealthy family.

After only a few glances, he asked, "I've heard that someone once jumped off a cliff here and survived, having a miraculous encounter. Is that true?"

“Young master, you’re joking. Several months have passed since then, and countless martial artists have come to investigate. Some even risked their lives, but it was ultimately proven to be a rumor. There’s no such thing as someone who can jump off a cliff and survive,” the woman said, shaking her head.

"Really not?" The man in the red robe sneered, his eyes filled with a sense of oppression.

Instantly, a powerful aura enveloped the woman, causing her delicate body to tremble and the laundry tub in her arms to fall to the ground.

The woman pursed her lips, forcing herself to remain calm, and said, "No."

Upon hearing this, the man in the red robe did not speak, but instead stomped his foot, and his figure disappeared from the woman's sight in an instant.

After the man in red robes left, the woman's tense body relaxed, but the solemnity on her face grew even stronger.

She quickly bent down to straighten the clothes, ignoring the mud and dust on them, and picked up the wash basin to hurry back.

"Xiaoyue, what happened?" Cai Liuhe asked, seeing his daughter's hurried steps and panicked expression.

Cai Xiaoyue did not answer, but quickly put down the laundry tub and then closed the gate to the courtyard.

"Father, something bad has happened..." Cai Xiaoyue told Cai Liuhe what had just happened.

Cai Liuhe was astonished upon hearing this: "Just one glance from him and you felt the danger of death. Just how powerful is this person?"

"Father, I suspect this person is after Brother Zhu. Let's find a place to hide for a while."

Even now, Cai Xiaoyue has not recovered from the death threat she just received. The feeling was too terrifying, so terrifying that it made her despair.

You should know that she is no longer the naive girl she once was. With Zhu Yan's help, she has now become a Blood Transporter.

However, she showed no intention of resisting the man in the red robe, whose strength must be even greater than Zhu Yan's.

Zhu Yan is a martial artist who has opened the meridians, so doesn't that mean this man in red robes is a martial artist who has reached the Qi Gathering stage?
From the conversation just now, it was clear that this person was also there to inquire about the cliffside adventure.

Zhu Yan once said that the cliffside adventure was of great importance and could not be known to anyone, otherwise it would surely bring about his death.

If the man in the red robe were to find Zhu Yan and trace the clues back to them, wouldn't that be a disaster?
After hearing this, Cai Liuhe comforted her, "Xiaoyue, I know you're anxious, but don't panic. Even if this person wants to inquire about the cliff, they might not find us. Have you forgotten that Zhu Yan has already erased all traces? No one can find any clues. Even the villagers think it's a rumor."

"Okay, then I'll go feed Ting'er."

Concern can cloud judgment, and the recent provocation from the man in red robes had thrown her into a daze. But now, hearing these words, Cai Xiaoyue's mood gradually calmed down.

As the man in the red robe walked out of Ping'an Town, his expression turned somewhat somber.

After making several inquiries, the results were largely the same: the villagers in the town had all heard about it, but they all thought it was a rumor.

The calibers are remarkably consistent.

After asking seven or eight people, the man in the red robe decided to waste no more time and go to the cliff they had mentioned to see for himself.

The cliff was not far from the town; it would only take the time it takes to drink a cup of tea for the man in the red robe.

He came to the edge of the cliff and peered down. Below, clouds and mist swirled, obscuring his view and making it impossible to tell how deep it was.

After watching for a moment, the man in the red robe took a step and leaped down without any warning.

However, his body did not fall vertically as quickly as it would have, but rather fell slowly.

"No trace was found. Could the information be wrong?"

Half an hour later, the man in the red robe arrived at the bottom of the cliff. Apart from a few rotting corpses, he did not sense any other presence.

He was somewhat skeptical and investigated several times, only to get the same result.

As darkness fell, the man in the red robe finally left the cliff.

Squeak.

After Cai Liuhe returned from gathering information, he looked at Cai Xiaoyue, who was holding the baby girl, and said, "I just went out to inquire, and the man in the red robe left after asking many villagers."

Hearing this, Cai Xiaoyue breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

Seeing his daughter's worried expression, he said, "Xiaoyue, if you're really worried, we'll move away in a few days."

“No, if we move away, Brother Zhu won’t be able to find us when he comes back.” Cai Xiaoyue refused without hesitation.

She could leave temporarily to avoid the disaster, but she couldn't move away; she had to wait here for Zhu Yan to return.

“We don’t know when Zhu Yan will be back. If he doesn’t come back for ten or twenty years, are you going to stay in this village for ten or twenty years?” Cai Liuhe asked.

Cai Xiaoyue did not answer, but nodded emphatically.

Seeing this, Cai Liuhe didn't say anything, shook his head and went back into the house.

Over the next few days, the man in the red robe spent his time gathering information near Ping'an Town.

After traversing the cliff dozens of times, he still couldn't find a single clue.

In the end, they had no choice but to give up and leave Ping'an Town.

On this day, he stopped to rest in Dafeng City.

Compared to Ping'an Town, Dafeng City was undoubtedly much more lively, but of course, it was obviously inferior compared to the many cities he had seen.

After entering the city, he found the best restaurant in the city and planned to satisfy his appetite.

Even before entering the restaurant, a rich aroma wafted over, whetting his appetite and making his taste buds tingle.

"Please come in, sir." The waiter noticed the noble air emanating from the man in the red robe at a glance and greeted him with a smile.

The man in the red robe followed him into the restaurant, and after taking a seat, he said, "Give me one of all your signature dishes."

"Alright!" The waiter became even more obsequious and asked the man in the red robe to wait a moment.

The man in the red robe waved his hand to dismiss the waiter, then closed his eyes to rest and waited quietly.

Suddenly, his ears twitched as if he had heard something, and he abruptly opened his eyes.

"Su Chen and Zhu Yan have reached the Meridian Opening Realm in just a few months. Something is strange about this!"

The man in the red robe's eyes sharpened, and with a flash, he appeared in front of the martial artists who were discussing the matter.

"You, who are you?"

Sensing the sharp aura emanating from the man in red robes, the martial artists who had been chatting were all taken aback.

"What's going on with Su Chen and Zhu Yan?" the red-robed man asked in a cold voice.

One of the martial artists said, "We've only heard about it secondhand, so we don't know much about it."

"Tell me what you know," the man in the red robe said, ignoring her.

"Su Chen and Zhu Yan are... especially Su Chen, who single-handedly destroyed the Luo Clan... As for Zhu Yan, he is a close friend of his, also at the Meridian Opening Realm... Few people have seen the two of them in action, because everyone who has seen them is dead."

After listening to the martial artist's words, the man in the red robe keenly grasped the key point.

Both of them rose to fame around the same time.

Could it be them?

The man in the red robe thought to himself that such a cultivation speed wouldn't be too dazzling among those major powers.

However, in a remote little dynasty, without the accumulation of resources, such a speed of cultivation is undoubtedly astonishing.

This made him involuntarily connect the two of them with the lost Burning Heaven inheritance.

However, most of these words were hearsay from these martial artists, and he needed to inquire about the specifics himself.

"Where are they now?" the man in the red robe asked.

"I don't know, but you can go to Fengbei City and ask around. They used to live there," a martial artist said in a trembling voice.

Under the aura of the man in red robes, he felt as if he could lose his life at any moment; it was truly terrifying.

"Fengbei City".

The man in the red robe murmured something, then returned to his seat and leisurely enjoyed his meal.

After eating and drinking his fill, he set off for Fengbei City.

……

Wanmiao Cave.

"Hey, it hurts!"

Su Chen rubbed his forehead, slowly opened his heavy eyelids, and let out a mournful cry.

"How long have I been unconscious?"

His memory was still stuck before he fell into a coma. Su Chen shook his head, trying to find traces of time.

Unable to find it, my muddled mind gradually cleared, and some dormant memories quietly surfaced.

Su Chen closed his eyes tightly, his consciousness venturing into his brain, and all sorts of thoughts surfaced.

"The reason I've been unconscious these past few days is all because of this rune, or more precisely, the information within the rune."

After sorting out his thoughts, Su Chen realized the reason for his unconsciousness.

The information contained in the runes was too much, flooding his brain all at once, causing him to lose consciousness.

"All of this information... is actually related to condensation energy!"

After briefly previewing the information in the runes, Su Chen was slightly surprised, but then his face lit up with joy.

This information contains a lot of content, such as an introduction to the power of Yuan energy, the types of Yuan energy in the Ziyang Sect, and how to quickly comprehend the power of Yuan energy...

All kinds of information were transmitted to Su Chen's brain in a categorized manner through runes, filling the gap in Su Chen's understanding of the power of Yuan energy.

After the initial surprise, Su Chen immersed himself in the ocean of knowledge, greedily absorbing the information like a sponge.

After an unknown amount of time, a mechanical voice sounded: "The formation is about to expire. If you wish to renew, please pay the fee as soon as possible!"

Su Chen snapped out of his meditation, paid one hundred Spirit Essence Pills, and extended his stay for two more days.

Even after returning to the formation, the light in Su Chen's eyes lingered.

"When a martial artist reaches the Gathering Yuan Realm, he can sense the power of Yuan energy. Once he succeeds, he can be called a Condensed Yuan Martial Artist."

The difference in strength between a martial artist who has comprehended the power of Yuan energy and one who has not is like heaven and earth.

This can be seen in my fights with Chang Yuan and Teng Gui. I only used half of my power in the Annihilation Draw Sword Technique, yet I easily defeated them both. If I had gone all out, they would have undoubtedly died.

If a Qi Condensation Warrior is like a child, then a Yuan Gathering Warrior is like an ant.

For a child to kill an ant is like a magic bullet, requiring absolutely no effort.

Su Chen did not comprehend the power of Yuan energy, but through the power of the divine weapon, he had already experienced the terrifying nature of power.

Therefore, he must now begin preparing to comprehend the power of Yuan energy.

However, being completely clueless, his understanding of power was limited to Song Yang's verbal introduction and the information from the rune he received when he first entered the sect.

Both the former and the latter only provided a general overview and lacked a systematic approach.

The appearance of this rune perfectly compensated for Su Chen's weakness.

It not only detailed the process of comprehending the power of Yuanli, but also provided Su Chen with a lot of reference experience.

According to the runes, the comprehension of the power of the elemental force is generally divided into three steps: the form of the elemental force, the body of the elemental force, and the power of the elemental force.

In Su Chen's own words, it means flattening, three-dimensionalizing, and materializing.

Planarization is a drawing on two-dimensional coordinates, which condenses the outline of the elemental force.

Three-dimensionalization refers to making the form of the elemental force three-dimensional, which is an object in three-dimensional coordinates.

Materialization, while still an object in three-dimensional coordinates, seems to possess life, just like a real object.

Flattening and three-dimensionalization can be accomplished with enough time; the most difficult part is materialization.

Once materialized, it's like stepping into the threshold of the Power Realm. By diligently cultivating according to the method of materialization, one can enter the Power Realm.

The three of them, like Chang Yuan, are in the middle of three-dimensionalization and materialization, only half a step away from making the form of Yuan Power materialize.

But some people never take this half-step in their entire lives.

Of course, if it's really just a tiny bit off, you can use the Yuan Shi Diagram and Yuan Shi Pill to gain insight.

The Yuan Shi Diagram is a diagram drawn by martial artists at the Shi Realm level, which contains the Yuan Power that the artist comprehended.

Martial artists can comprehend the Yuan Shi Diagram by copying it, thereby gaining insight into the power of Yuan energy.

However, this method has significant limitations; if the forces of the two sides are incompatible, it will backfire.

Yuan Shi Dan does not have this restriction.

After consuming the Yuan Shi Pill, it will deepen your understanding of the form of the Yuan Power you have condensed, helping you to comprehend the power of Yuan Power.

Neither of these two auxiliary items is completely effective, and their specific effects vary from person to person.

Moreover, only disciples of truly top-tier forces have a chance to obtain it; ordinary people shouldn't even think about it.

Besides this information, Su Chen's biggest gain was the various Yuan Power forces described in the runes.

Basic examples include the power of the rising sun, the power of the blazing sun, the power of the setting sun, the power of the waning sun, the power of the silver moon, and the power of the crescent moon...

Powerful examples include the power of the Moon, the power of the Sun, the power of Nine Yangs Across the Sky, the power of the Heavenly Dog Devouring the Moon, and the power of the Sun and Moon...

In terms of preparation, the information provided by the runes is not just a superficial introduction, but also includes some information about the evolution of the form of elemental power.

Although it did not evolve into the power of primordial energy, it reached the extreme of the form of primordial energy.

Regardless of which type of Yuan Power Su Chen wanted to comprehend, he could quickly reach the final step of Yuan Power Form through this information.

It's equivalent to, after one hundred steps you can comprehend the power of Yuan energy. The runes helped him take ninety-nine steps, so Su Chen only needs to take the last step.

And this step can only be taken by Su Chen himself.

Those who succeed become martial artists at the realm of power; those who fail remain just ordinary people.

However, for Su Chen, the question is not whether he can succeed, but how he can succeed.

He believed he could comprehend the power of Yuan energy, but the question was, what kind of Yuan energy power did he want to comprehend?

Basic? Powerful? Special?
One type? Five types? Ten types? Fifty types?
"Of course, the more the better, and the more powerful the better."

As adults, we don't make choices anymore; of course, we want them all.

It sounds simple, but it's not necessarily so easy to implement.

If one can comprehend one of the eighty-six thousand four hundred forms of Yuan Power in the Purple Origin Technique, then there will be eighty-six thousand four hundred forms of Yuan Power.

Even with the aid of the panel, he might not be able to comprehend all the power of the elemental force in a short time.

Moreover, as things stand, the panel doesn't seem to offer him any help.

This is what's troubling Su Chen.

He can't rely on himself for everything. Ten or a hundred kinds would be fine, but even if he were to run out of lifespan, he might not be able to comprehend and complete all of them.

"Is there any other way?"

Su Chen closed his eyes again and delved into his mind to browse the relevant information.

Several hours passed quietly. Su Chen opened his eyes, his brows furrowed.

"The information in the runes records that a Yuan Power Map once appeared in the Holy Yuan Kingdom, which encompassed countless Yuan Power forces."

It is said to have been passed down from a man named Wanhua Shangren, whose life story is quite astonishing.

What's astonishing is that he started practicing martial arts at the age of fifteen and reached the Meridian Opening Realm in less than seven years. However, he suffered a qi deviation when opening his ninth Xuan Meridian, which destroyed all of his Xuan Meridians.

Strangely, he obtained some opportunity and actually rebuilt his Xuanmai to restore his strength. After that, he even broke through the Juyuan stage and comprehended the power of Yuanli.

Others may comprehend one thing, but he comprehended 100,000, which is terrifying.

Rumor has it that it was Master Wanhua who obtained this Yuan Power Diagram, which is why he was able to comprehend so many Yuan Power forces.

There are also rumors that Master Wanhua devoted his entire life to drawing this Yuan Shi Diagram, and that it only began to circulate after his death.

Regardless of the interpretation, it demonstrates the mystery and power of this Yuan Shi Diagram; it's just a pity that it was later lost.

After reviewing the information in this Yuan Shi diagram, Su Chen was slightly disappointed.

If he could really find this Yuan Power Diagram, he might also have the opportunity to comprehend 100,000 kinds of Yuan Power.

After all, even the Venerable Wanhua was able to comprehend so much, which is enough to show that there must be some kind of pattern involved.

If one can understand this principle, one might be able to reach the level of Master Wanhua.

"Wait a minute, the cultivation technique practiced by this Venerable Wanhua is called 'Wan Shi Gong' (Myriad Powers Technique). That name sounds familiar!"

Su Chen was suddenly startled when he saw the cultivation method practiced by Master Wanhua, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After a long while, his eyes flickered as he thought of the origin of the name.

"The Myriad Powers Technique and the second form of the Myriad Wonders of the Profound Heart Style, the Myriad Powers Style, share a similar name and a similar style. Could it be that..."

A bold idea popped into Su Chen's mind, making him jump.

The Myriad Wonders of the Profound Heart Form has four forms in total. He only obtained the first form and knew little about the remaining three.

After completing the first move, Su Chen put it aside and did not intend to look for subsequent techniques.

One reason is that this technique requires personal practice, which consumes a lot of time and energy.

On the other hand, he had not been able to find out any further cultivation methods, at least not within the Ziyang Sect's cultivation method pavilion.

The information revealed in the runes now indicates that the Myriad Powers Technique cultivated by Master Wanhua is very likely the second form of the Myriad Wonders of the Profound Heart that he was looking for.

Su Chen was immediately interested.

"Regardless of whether the 100,000 kinds of Yuan Power that Master Wanhua learned were achieved through cultivating this Wan Shi Gong, it shows that there is a connection between the two. If Wan Shi Gong is indeed the second form of the Xuanxin Wanmiao Shi, doesn't that mean I can cultivate it with the help of the panel?"

He has already experienced the benefits of practicing this technique, and if he could find a follow-up technique, he would naturally not want to give it up.

"But the Wan Hua Shangren has been missing for decades, and this cultivation technique is nowhere to be found. Where should we look for it?" Su Chen was troubled. The rune information provided him with a lot of information about powerful figures like the Wan Hua Shangren, which was probably for his reference.

There are many martial artists similar to Master Wanhua, but only he can truly reach the same level as Master Wanhua.

Su Chen naturally wanted to reach the level of the Myriad Transformations Master and comprehend the power of ten thousand kinds of primordial energy.

Moreover, he also wanted to know how Master Wanhua had accomplished this, and whether it was related to the Wan Shi Gong.

And is the Myriad Powers Technique the second form of the Myriad Wonders of the Mysterious Heart Style?

All three of these individuals are inseparable from Master Wanhua.

"If I can't find the Ziyang Sect, then I'll inquire at the Wanhai Chamber of Commerce." Su Chen made up his mind.

Regardless of whether Master Wanhua is alive or dead, the fact that the Yuanshi Diagram has been circulated indicates that he has not completely disappeared without a trace.

He's still alive, so there might be a chance to find him.

Su Chen got up, packed up the items in the formation, and left the Myriad Wonders Cave.

His original residence had long since become a public tourist site, so he naturally couldn't go back.

Moreover, now that he is a disciple of the Peak Sect, he is qualified to choose an independent courtyard house to live in at the foot of Chiyang Peak.

The only downside is that you need to pay 100 Spirit Essence Pills as rent each month, which is incredibly cheap compared to the thousands or tens of thousands of yuan rent in the outer city.

After arriving at Chiyang Peak, Su Chen paid one hundred Spirit Essence Pills and moved some unimportant items there.

As for those precious items, Su Chen still carried them with him.

Leaving the city again, this time Su Chen did not take a boat to cross the Zijiang River, but planned to use his Yuan power to fly across the river.

"Some say that the Purple River flows with Yuan energy, but I wonder if the Heaven-Severing Blade can absorb it."

Su Chen found a secluded spot, took out the Heaven-Slaying Blade, and placed it in the flowing water of the Purple River.

He did not absorb the Heaven-Severing Blade; he could feel the repulsion emanating from it.

"Not only can the Heaven-Severing Blade not absorb it, but I can only absorb a small amount of it. The Yuan energy in the Purple River is not concentrated."

After a brief test, Su Chen ignored it and instead gazed at the opposite bank.

He had long wanted to try using his Yuan Power to fly across the Purple River, and now he could finally do it.

After a slight hesitation, Su Chen finally chose a place with more people.

Cough cough, it's definitely not because if everyone flies together, even if we fall into the river, someone can save us.

After observing for a while, Su Chen circulated his Yuan Power, which wrapped around his feet and slowly lifted him up, making his body gradually feel lighter.

"It feels okay."

He then manipulated his elemental power to slowly fly towards the other side. Although the speed was slow, the process was very stable.

Although Su Chen was only a beginner in the Gathering Yuan Realm, his Yuan Power was extremely abundant, so he didn't need to worry about running out of Yuan Power during flight.

Many beginner martial artists who have just entered the Qi Gathering stage find that their internal Qi is insufficient to support them to the other side when crossing the Purple River, unlike Su Chen who flies so leisurely.

"vomit!"

Nothing unexpected happened until the moment of landing, but the instant he landed, Su Chen felt nauseous and bent over to dry heave.

"I've heard of motion sickness, seasickness, and airsickness, but I never imagined I'd get airsick on my first flight!"

After gagging for a while, Su Chen was speechless. Flying too slowly was a test not only of his mental fortitude but also of his physical strength.

After adjusting his state, Su Chen prepared to fly again, this time he wanted to increase his speed.

"When I first started riding in a car in my past life, I also got carsick. But I got better as I drove more. The first time I got carsick, it was because I wasn't prepared. I can't get carsick every time, so I have to overcome this problem."

He absolutely refused to accept that he couldn't fly because he was prone to motion sickness.

With a leap, Su Chen quickly took to the air.

Fortunately, to his relief, the second flight felt much better, and he no longer felt nauseous.

Then he flew to the other side with practiced ease.

The third time felt much better; my body had adapted a lot.

After more than ten attempts, Su Chen finally got used to the short flight.

During this time, he also bravely helped a person who was about to fall into the water to bring them back to the other side. The person was very grateful to him and then took a boat across the river.

Half an hour later, Su Chen arrived at the Wan Hai Chamber of Commerce to inquire about the whereabouts of Master Wan Hua.

"Guest, this is news related to Master Wanhua." A waiter took out a rune and handed it to Su Chen.

Su Chen quickly received the information from the rune.

According to the inscription, Master Wanhua was once an elder of Shangyuan Palace.

Later, for unknown reasons, he defected from Shangyuan Palace and took the "Ten Thousand Powers Technique" with him, thus rising to prominence and soaring to great heights.

Fifty years ago, the people of Shangyuan Palace found Master Wanhua and fought against him, but were completely wiped out.

Later, the Shangyuan Palace sent law enforcement elders to arrest Wanhua Shangren. Wanhua Shangren displayed the power of 100,000 kinds of Yuan power, which caused a sensation throughout the Shengyuan Kingdom.

However, he was still no match for the law enforcement elder of Shangyuan Palace and fled in a sorry state. It was at this time that the Yuanshi Diagram came out of his hands.

At the time, the disciples of Shangyuan Palace were unaware of the importance of the Yuan Shi Tu (元势图), which led to its spread and caused a bloodbath in the Shengyuan Kingdom.

However, not long after, the Yuan Shi Tu was taken back by Wan Hua Shangren, and Shangyuan Palace never found any trace of him again.

Even for a behemoth like the Wan Hai Chamber of Commerce, the information they could find about Master Wan Hua was limited to ten years ago.

Ten years ago, someone claimed to have witnessed Master Wanhua killing members of the Spirit Alliance. Whether it was true or not, Su Chen didn't know.

However, from this rune information, Su Chen became even more certain of the relationship between the Myriad Power Technique and the Profound Heart Myriad Wonders Style.

"The Wan Shi Gong originally only had the two characters 'Wan Shi,' but it later fell into the hands of Master Wan Hua, so it was renamed Wan Shi Gong!"

Upon seeing this news, Su Chen felt a surge of excitement and became even more eager to find the Myriad Power Technique.

Before obtaining the Myriad Power Technique, Master Wanhua was an ordinary elder of Shangyuan Palace. After obtaining the Myriad Power Technique, Master Wanhua's strength increased dramatically.

It is absolutely impossible to say that the two are unrelated.

"I just hope that the relationship between the two is really as I imagine!" Su Chen thought to himself.

After browsing through all the information, Su Chen's brows furrowed tightly.

Having learned about Master Wanhua, he did not know how to find him.

"Sir, are you looking for the Yuan Shi Diagram?" A waiter noticed Su Chen's furrowed brows and asked.

After hearing this, Su Chen looked at the waiter.

The waiter lowered his voice and said, "Sir, there has been some news circulating recently about the Yuan Shi Tu of the Wan Hua Master."

"Hmm? How much?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow and gave the waiter a meaningful look.

The waiter chuckled, “Five hundred Spirit Essence Pills.”

"I'll consider a hundred, but I'll buy fifty," Su Chen said in a low voice.

"One hundred and fifty, that's the lowest price."

"I'll tell your shopkeeper."

"Alright, one hundred it is."

"Fifty."

"No, at least one hundred."

"I'll tell your shopkeeper."

"Okay, fifty it is."

Under the waiter's expression, which was more like a grimace than a cry, Su Chen got the information he wanted.

“A month ago, a treasure map was circulated at the Qingyang City auction, which was related to the Yuan Shi Diagram of Master Wan Hua.”

It was indeed related to the Yuan Shi Diagram, but only to the Yuan Shi Diagram; there was no news about Master Wan Hua.

Even so, Su Chen still planned to go to Qingyang City to see if he could find any news about Master Wanhua.

"If guests wish to compete for the Yuan Shi Diagram, they should do so as soon as possible. Recently, many people have been inquiring about such matters and heading to Qingyang City."

After the waiter took the money, he gave a reminder.

Su Chen nodded and turned to leave.

Instead of returning to the Ziyang Sect, Su Chen planned to go directly to Qingyang City.

Before leaving the city, Su Chen bought a map showing the route to Qingyang City.

Qingyang City is located northwest of Ziyang Sect, a distance of ten thousand miles. Even with Su Chen's speed, it would take at least ten days to half a month.

Although he can now fly briefly, his speed is not as fast as when he runs at full speed, so he does not plan to fly to travel.

After changing his clothes, Su Chen left the city and sped off in the northwest direction.

After a day of non-stop travel, Su Chen had already left the territory of Shouyang City.

As dusk approached, he slowed his pace, intending to find an inn to rest for the night.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, an army in full armor and helmets appeared not far ahead, their banners fluttering and bearing two black and gold characters that read 'Desert'.

They seemed to be escorting something, with several particularly eye-catching large boxes.

What caught Su Chen's attention was not the army of the Great Desert Dynasty, but a group of people hiding on both sides of the mountain road not far ahead.

As the army slowly advanced, its aura became increasingly restrained; through the jungle, one could almost see its menacing gaze.

As expected, they were clearly planning to target this container transport team.

"Forget it, let's turn back first." Su Chen didn't intend to get involved, and after hesitating for a moment, he turned and left.

"Halt!" However, his sudden turn quickly attracted the attention of the soldiers, and the leading general shouted.

Before the words had even faded, Su Chen had vanished from sight.

This change immediately put the soldiers on high alert.

"Damn it!"

The ambushers hidden on the mountain road did not expect the unexpected turn of events, and they wished they could capture Su Chen and tear him to pieces.

"Let's do it."

A tall man who was using his Yuan energy to conceal his identity said in a low voice.

At this point, even if we don't expose ourselves, we won't gain the upper hand. It's better to finish this quickly.

"kill!"

Upon hearing this, everyone shouted and charged out.

"Protect the treasure chest!"

The sounds of slaughter rose and fell, but quickly dissipated with the wind. The army did not hold out for long before being completely wiped out.

"Big brother, look, they're all spirit stones!"

"Open the treasure chest!" a burly man exclaimed with delight.

However, the tall man only glanced at them a few times before ignoring them. He waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and pack up, then leave with these boxes."

"By the way, brother, I'll go take care of that guy."

Su Chen's actions just now were very unusual. The big man guessed that the other party had discovered them and, in order to avoid any further trouble, he planned to get rid of Su Chen.

The tall man stopped him: "Ignore him."

Upon hearing this, the burly man had no choice but to give up.

Su Chen never expected that after avoiding one robbery, he would encounter another one.

On another mountain road.

"Spare me! I am a prince of the Great Desert Dynasty. My elder brother and second sister are disciples of the Ziyang Sect. If you kill me, they will not let you go."

A thin man dressed in ornate clothes knelt down and begged for mercy after seeing most of his dozen or so guards killed.

Standing before him was a burly man dressed in gray, holding an iron pestle, his fierce eyes gleaming.

Upon hearing the man in fine clothes' words, the burly man in gray snorted coldly and said, "Stop talking nonsense. I know your identity. Hand over all the Spirit Essence Pills you have, and I'll take that Yuan Power Pill as well. As long as you hand over the Yuan Power Pill, I'll spare your dog's life."

"Alright, alright, here are all my Spirit Essence Pills and Yuan Power Pills. I'll give them all to you, as long as you let me go."

The richly dressed man hurriedly took out all the pills he had on him.

The burly man in gray did not reply to the man in fine clothes. Instead, he looked ahead and said in a deep voice, "Friend, now that you've appeared, there's no need to hide."

Su Chen, who was about to leave, revealed himself with some reluctance and walked out, looking at the gray-clad giant not far away.

The burly man in gray looked him up and down, then asked, "Just passing by?"

Su Chen nodded.

"Then get lost." The gray-clad man said this, but his eyes were fixed on Su Chen.

"Alright!" Su Chen turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing Su Chen leave so decisively, the young man in fine clothes shouted, "Brother, don't go! Save me! My elder brother and second sister are disciples of the Ziyang Sect. If you are willing to save me, I will have them give you a recommendation token from the Ziyang Sect."

"Shut up!" Upon hearing this, the burly man in gray immediately raised his eyebrows and struck the man in fine clothes with an iron pestle.

The man in fine clothes appeared weak, but he possessed the strength to open the meridians and was prepared, easily dodging the attack.

In an attempt to buy time, he casually tossed aside the Spirit Essence Pill in his hand, then leaped into the air and ran towards Su Chen's location.

"Brother, don't go! I'm willing to exchange my Yuan Shi Pill for your help," the richly dressed young man called out anxiously as Su Chen left without looking back.

Before Su Chen could speak, the gray-clad giant roared, "Where do you think you're going!"

After saying that, he stomped his foot hard on the ground, and his strong body shot off like an arrow.

Not only did it swiftly pass by the man in fine clothes, but it also directly blocked Su Chen's path.

"stop."

The burly man in gray stared at Su Chen with a fierce expression and said, "I can let you go, but you have to hand over what you have on you."

Su Chen stopped, his face expressionless, and said, "So what if I don't hand it over?"

"Then die!" the gray-clad man said menacingly.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen nodded. He turned to the man in fine clothes and asked, "What you just said was true?"

"Huh?" The man in the fine clothes was taken aback for a moment, but quickly nodded. "It's true."

"You're courting death!" Sensing Su Chen's reluctance, the gray-clad giant snorted coldly and attacked directly.

However, he was met with an even faster move. Su Chen slashed his palm, his Yuan energy as sharp as a knife, and directly killed the big man.

"Dead, dead?"

The man in fine clothes was stunned, not expecting Su Chen to have dealt with the big man so quickly.

"Where is the Yuan Shi Pill?"

After easily dealing with the gray-clad giant, Su Chen looked at the man in fine clothes.

Upon hearing this, the man in fine clothes changed his expression slightly and unconsciously tightened his grip on the porcelain bottle in his hand.

"Second brother!"

Just then, a shrill voice rang out, and a tall man came into view, rushing towards them like a storm.

"Brother, another one has arrived."

Hearing the commotion behind him, the man in fine clothes stood up and ran towards Su Chen, his voice trembling.

"Give me the Yuan Shi Pill first," Su Chen said to the man in fine clothes, unmoved.

Upon hearing this, the man in fine clothes hesitated for a moment. Seeing Su Chen retreating, he panicked and hurriedly handed over the pill.

From their recent exchange, he knew he was no match for Su Chen.

If both of them were to run away, he would surely be the first to die because he was slower. Now, he could only take advantage of Su Chen's fight with them to escape.

"Brother, I've given you the pill. I... I'll be going now."

Before he could finish speaking, the man in fine clothes had already run away.

A moment later, the tall man arrived in front of Su Chen. He looked at the dead gray-clad man with boundless rage on his face.

"You killed my second brother, I'll make you pay with your life!"

The tall man was furious. He suddenly raised his hand, and a surge of powerful energy erupted out, transforming into a giant blue wolf that howled to the sky.

His cultivation level was even higher than Su Chen's; the Yuan energy he unleashed was faintly condensing into a liquid state, indicating that he had already entered the Lesser Completion stage of the Yuan Gathering realm.

Moreover, the condensed form of its elemental energy is very realistic and has a strong sense of three-dimensionality. With just a long howl, it faintly possesses the power to roar to the heavens.

This move generated tremendous momentum. Su Chen narrowed his eyes and unleashed a palm strike in return.

The difference is that this move carries the imposing aura of a divine weapon.

Ouch!

The Yuan Power Blade shot out with lightning speed, cleaving the Yuan Power Azure Wolf in two with the force of thunder.

The Yuanli Azure Wolf let out a miserable howl, and the Yuanli gathered around its body quickly dissipated, turning into countless specks of light that fell like rain.

"A martial artist at the Momentum Realm!"

Upon seeing this, the tall man was immediately horrified and dared not resist him any longer, retreating as fast as the wind could carry him.

If he had known earlier that Su Chen was a martial artist at the Momentum Realm, he wouldn't have shown his face at all.

To fight against a martial artist at the Power Realm is tantamount to suicide!

However, it was too late to run away at that moment.

Just as Su Chen was about to make a move, the tall young man, sensing the danger, shouted:
"Wait, don't kill me! I'm a disciple of the Ziyang Sect!"

(End of this chapter)