High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 819

Chapter 819: Chapter 427 Threat! Three Months are Up_3
 

“Nine Sound, I need you to do something for me.” Jiang Yuan True God pointed to ten crystal spheres and said, “Find out who the owner of this soul aura is! First check the Pseudo-Gods under the command of True Gods Black Blade, Yue Chi… follow the order and investigate the eight True Gods’ Pseudo-Gods.”

Jiang Yuan True God had many enemies, but hatred varied in degree.

Logically, if it wasn’t a vendetta unto death, there would be no direct assassination attempt on Li Yuan.

“This is the soul aura of an assassin sent to kill Xu Yuan; isn’t the assassin dead?” Nine Sounds True God was surprised.

She was aware that Li Yuan was assassinated.

“No need to ask further, just track it. Use the intelligence network of the Ancient City, the faster the better.” Jiang Yuan True God ordered.

“Yes.” Nine Sounds True God nodded.

She was very aware of the importance Jiang Yuan True God placed on Li Yuan; now that Li Yuan had narrowly escaped death, Jiang Yuan True God must be extremely angry.

…

East Sea, Black Blade Island.

At the highest point of the imperial city, within that grand palace, the Black Blade True God sat on his towering throne.

Around his throne, countless black mists were diffusing which upon closer look were not mist at all, but numerous tiny black blades, densely packed and fluttering like mist.

Suddenly.

“Hm?” Black Blade True God opened his eyes, a hint of seriousness flashing through them: “The Soul Lamp of Xing Chan has been extinguished?”

The Pseudo-Gods under his command had all ignited their Soul Lamps, which barring very exceptional circumstances, there could only be one possibility for its extinguishment—death.

“Xing Chan was sent to assassinate Xu Yuan. Based on the timing, he should have taken action.” Black Blade True God had a sliver of expectation: “I had specially bestowed upon him a Space Treasure; as a Flying Heaven Level, he should be able to assassinate the target, I suppose.”

“If the assassination is successful, it would be the elimination of a great threat.”

Thinking so.

Black Blade True God immediately sent a message, using the intelligence network of the Holy Land, to find out the outcome of the assassination.

While the news of Li Yuan being targeted for assassination spread extremely quickly, from the East Domain to the East Sea was very distant; the analysis and transmission of intelligence naturally took time.

After half a day.

Black Blade True God received a message from the intelligence network of the Holy Land: “The unparalleled genius of Abyss Country, ‘Li Yuan’, faced an assassination attempt by a Pseudo-God. It is suspected he unleashed Semi-Divine Limit strength to survive… The assassin died on the spot, and the identity of the perpetrator is yet to be determined.”

Inside the palace.

“Useless!” Black Blade True God was instantly furious: “Utterly useless, a Pseudo-God Peak yet failed to kill a Flying Heaven Level! A complete waste.”

His roar echoed within the grand temple, causing a few Pseudo-Gods present to shiver in fear.

This piece of news significantly worsened Black Blade True God’s mood.

It was bad enough the assassination failed.

But the strength Li Yuan displayed was all the more irritating to him.

“According to whatever records are available within Abyss Country about Xu Yuan’s life, he’s only cultivated for less than forty years? And he is already so formidable?” Black Blade True God found this troublesome, his eyes flickering: “If he were to cultivate normally, I fear that in one or two thousand years, he could reach the True God Peak.”

“Perhaps another Jiang Yuan.”

“He couldn’t be killed.”

“Such a monstrous talent, now that he has experienced this assassination, he will be heavily protected from now on, till he joins Starry Sky Ancient City…” Black Blade True God shook his head, giving up any further thoughts of assassination.

It was too difficult.

And if it were just the first wave of assassination, it would be one thing, but if there were another attempt, probably even the Starry Sky Ancient City would not let it go.

“Hmph!”

“Jiang Yuan that fool, must be going mad tracking it down now.” Black Blade True God sneered with disdain: “Let him search! It’s been nearly a thousand years since Xing Chan has made a move; I do not believe you can trace back to him.”

“Even if you somehow manage to find out, what can you do?”

Yes, Xu Yuan was a threat.

“But as long as he doesn’t become a Heavenly God, he is no threat to me.” Black Blade True God couldn’t care less.

“Even if he finally becomes Heavenly God, worst case I’ll just hide in the endless starry sky, it would be hard for him to find me.”

…

As time passed, the news about this battle was rapidly spreading, even quickly going beyond Abyss Country’s borders, with other major powers also collecting this intelligence.

After all, a Pseudo-God Peak powerhouse had died because of it.

The one targeted, was the newly famous Xu Yuan.

Most importantly, the strength shown by Li Yuan was extremely rare among Flying Heaven Level across the entire Jue Xing Continent.

“Being Flying Heaven Level, to possess such strength, and still so young, his future is bound to be terrifying.”

“And no wonder he was targeted for assassination.”

“””At least a True God Peak, and there’s even a slight chance to Ascend to Heavenly Divine.” Many major forces truly began paying attention to Li Yuan, continuously collecting intelligence on him.

…

Illusionary True Marquis Mansion.

“So powerful?” The palace-dressed lady, ‘Illusionary True Marquis,’ was shocked, then a trace of relief emerged: “Ha ha, it was wise to back down back then. My son was decisive and smart enough.”

Sometimes, capitulating quickly isn’t necessarily bad.

…

Some intelligence on Li Yuan had even been directly delivered to Jue Xing Ancient City, sparking quite a bit of debate.

But none of these affected Li Yuan.

Or rather, it was Jiang Yuan True God who was secretly protecting him, preventing those with ulterior motives from reaching Li Yuan.

Within the quiet chamber of his mansion.

“Hu!”

Li Yuan let out a long breath, revealing a slight smile: “In six days, I’ve finally cultivated the ‘Myriad Shadows Void’ to the Third Rank Limit.”

“Indeed, the higher the cultivation level, the faster one can train in Star Techniques.”

On the first day upon returning to the mansion from the Nine Sound Building, Li Yuan used some treasures he had prepared early on to cleanse away all the Third Rank Star Marks of the ‘Nine Shadows Clone’ from his Star Meridian.

Then, he began to cultivate ‘Myriad Shadows Void.’

Had it been when he had just reached the Flying Heaven Level, this whole process would probably have cost Li Yuan several months…but now his realm was terrifyingly high, his Soul Will was stronger, and he sensed Life Star much more clearly.

In the end, cleansing the Star Technique Star Marks and cultivating new Star Techniques took about eight days in total.

With that.

The five Star Techniques Li Yuan cultivated were all Nine Layer Star Techniques.

There were no longer any weaknesses.

“Normally, a Seven Star Veins powerhouse would awaken two to three Nine Layer Star Veins, capable of cultivating three Nine Layer Star Techniques.” Li Yuan pondered: “Among these three Star Techniques, there’s usually one auxiliary cultivation Star Technique to grasp the Mysteries of the Law faster… the remainder can be used to cultivate battle Nine Layer Star Techniques.”

For an entity like Ancient Torch Divine, the only battle Nine Layer Star Technique was the ‘All Things Divine Body.’

And for an Eight Star Veins powerhouse, usually, they could awaken three to four Nine Layer Star Veins.

“This is also the reason why Domain-type Nine Layer Star Techniques and Escape Skill Nine Layer Star Techniques are rare.” Li Yuan pondered.

Fewer practitioners meant fewer powerful Star Techniques could be researched.

The super powerhouses first choice in cultivating Nine Layer Star Techniques was Divine Body-type Star Techniques, followed by auxiliary cultivation Star Techniques.

In the likes of Domain, Escape Skills, and other areas, they usually cultivate Seventh Layer Star Techniques in combination with Magical Treasures, which naturally pales in comparison to Nine Layer Star Techniques.

“Shua!”

“Shua!” “Shua!” With a thought from Li Yuan, dozens of Shadow Clones appeared silently within the quiet chamber.

Each Clone emitted a genuine aura, ordinary Demigods might not even be able to distinguish real from fake.

“‘Myriad Shadows Void’ is indeed much stronger than ‘Nine Shadows Clone’.” Li Yuan reflected inwardly: “In the future, if I can cultivate it to the Fourth Rank Limit, the gap will only widen.”

“Now.”

“I have mastered three battle Nine Layer Star Techniques, and once I step into Demigod, I will be able to cultivate another Star Technique.” Li Yuan revealed a smile: “Then, I can further narrow the fundamental gap with Pseudo-Gods.”

The benefits of having powerful Star Meridians were continually becoming evident.

“Continue training then.” Li Yuan gently closed his eyes, pondering over Spear Technique.

Only two days left before he heads to the Starry Sky Ancient City.

…

The two days whizzed by.

“Xu Yuan, come quickly to the Divine Fire Palace’s main hall, get ready to set out.” Li Yuan received Sha Xi Pseudo-God’s transmission.

“Finally heading to the Starry Sky Ancient City?” Li Yuan stood up, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.

Starry Sky Ancient City, the cultivation Holy Land of this world, with each generation having a Heavenly Divine sitting in, even if it couldn’t keep up with the top major forces in the Divine Realm, it was comparable to powerful forces like the Heavenly Serpent Clan.

Li Yuan was naturally filled with anticipation.

After instructing Ren Qing with a few words, Li Yuan soared to the heavens and left the mansion, swiftly arriving at a palace in the center of the Divine Fire Palace.

By the time he arrived, more than a dozen figures had already gathered in the hall, some were Flying Heaven Level, some were Demigods.

“Xu Yuan has arrived.”

“That’s Xu Yuan? Doesn’t look like much.”

“Xu Yuan.” The dozen or so people in the hall couldn’t help but look towards Li Yuan.”””