Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 162 - 160: The Final Opportunity

"Of course there is!"

A sonorous voice rang out from nowhere!

Swoosh!

A figure slowly emerged from the center of the hall.

Dressed in a plain cyan robe, slender of build with the appearance of a middle-aged man, his bearing was humble and scholarly!

His form was illusory, clearly but a remnant will!

Xu Yang’s expression grew solemn. He clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "I am Xu Yang. Greetings, Senior. Might I ask who you are..."

"The last Sect Leader of the Cyan Gang Sect—Fang Xuanjiu!"

Sect Leader!

Xu Yang’s pupils contracted!

As for the final leader of the Cyan Gang Sect, he was not altogether uninformed.

From the few words that Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu had once spoken, it was clear this Sect Leader was notably obstinate by nature!

Simply put, long used to domination and incapable of yielding!

Fang Xuanjiu gazed at Xu Yang, suddenly feeling a sense of deep familiarity.

"You..."

Xu Yang smiled faintly. "My mother is Xu Miaoxin."

"..."

Fang Xuanjiu opened his mouth, speechless, his expression turning especially complex.

Xu Yang’s mother was his Direct Disciple!

"And your father—is he Zheng Xuan?"

"He is not worthy!"

Xu Yang shook his head lightly.

Fang Xuanjiu gave a bitter laugh; in theory, he ought to bear hostility toward Xu Yang.

But, try as he might, he could not summon any hatred!

His disciple had shown him the way, and even for the final sliver of hope for the Cyan Gang Sect, did not hesitate to give up her own life!

After a long while, Fang Xuanjiu heaved a sigh and murmured, "I’m sorry!"

Xu Miaoxin did no wrong!

From beginning to end, it was his arrogance and obstinacy that ruined the Cyan Gang Sect!

Xu Yang said, "Although I have little fondness for Mr. Fang, I don’t think my mother would hold a grudge against you."

"She ought to blame me; it’s all my fault!" Fang Xuanjiu’s face was full of bitterness.

"The Cyan Gang Sect is gone. I’ve found Senior Zhao Mushen and Senior Lv Xiu, and obtained the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant. There are a few survivors elsewhere."

"I have no intention of rebuilding the Cyan Gang Sect!"

Xu Yang’s words were concise!

Fang Xuanjiu took a deep breath, masking his complicated emotions.

"Whether or not the Cyan Gang Sect is rebuilt is no longer important. So long as Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu still live, that is enough!"

"The Emperor Qian’s ambitions are far-reaching; what he covets is not merely sects and major factions, but much more..."

Xu Yang frowned slightly. Fang Xuanjiu’s words left him puzzled, but matters on the level of Emperor Qian’s designs were far beyond his imagination.

Too distant to grasp!

"I brought you here; there is still one last opportunity!"

Fang Xuanjiu swept his sleeve.

Hua!

The entire hall was suffused with radiant cyan Spiritual Qi!

A wondrous and grand aura emanated from within!

Xu Yang’s mind trembled; from this strange Spiritual Qi, he sensed the mysteries of Yin and Yang, impossible to fully fathom!

"This is Cyan Cloud Qi—Yin and Yang intermingled, refined through the Cyan Gang Sect’s unique methods. It greatly benefits Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artists in their cultivation!"

"Your cultivation is too low; it would be useless to you. But if you infuse it into the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant, the pendant shall transform once more, becoming a true treasure. Its effects in assisting cultivation and the power of the Cyan Jade Seal will be tripled!"

"Threefold!"

Xu Yang exclaimed with shock, his eyes wide!

The Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant was already formidable; what would it mean for its effects to triple?

Even without deliberate cultivation, his strength would grow faster than Martial Artists who routinely secluded themselves for months or years!

Three times the augmentation by Cyan Jade Seal would make his techniques terrifying beyond belief!

Fang Xuanjiu pointed with his finger.

Streams of Cyan Cloud Qi shot like lightning into the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant!

At last, Fang Xuanjiu conjured a seal from thin air and sent it into the pendant!

"I have left a Seal Skill within. Once activated, it will form a protective shield to block a single attack from a Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artist, up to three activations total!"

"From here forward, act wisely!"

Having completed all this, Fang Xuanjiu raised his hand; the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant floated over to Xu Yang.

Now, the pendant’s aura and spiritual light were even more restrained than before, with hardly a hint of its peculiar qualities!

Yet Xu Yang could feel at its core a dramatic transformation!

"Thank you, Senior!"

A glimmer of joy flashed in Xu Yang’s eyes as he clasped his fists respectfully to Fang Xuanjiu.

Putting everything else aside, this opportunity was far too significant for him!

With the Cyan Gang Sect’s token in hand and the inheritance gained, this was a grace he must acknowledge!

"Senior, what of those Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artists?" Xu Yang asked curiously after donning the pendant.

"Those fellows..."

Fang Xuanjiu chuckled and said indifferently, "All trapped in the Cyan Cloud Hall. Though it contains notable Cyan Cloud Qi, it is covered by an array—enough for them to suffer some hardship!"

"The Cyan Cloud Hall is rather special. Now I am but a remnant will; already I cannot control it!"

Xu Yang was somewhat disappointed.

Then, a thought stirred in his heart. "Senior, how much longer can this remnant will last?"

"So long as this secret realm does not collapse, it can survive nearly a hundred more years!"

"But soon, it too shall collapse!"

"Then, Senior, can you leave?" Xu Yang looked on expectantly.

Fang Xuanjiu eyed Xu Yang suspiciously. "Boy, what is it you intend?"

Xu Yang did not conceal anything and laid out all his intentions!

"Dan Emperor Gu Jun?"

"He’s still alive?"

Fang Xuanjiu was taken aback.

"Senior knows of the Dan Emperor?" Xu Yang was even more astonished.

Gu Jun clearly belonged to a different era than Fang Xuanjiu!

Fang Xuanjiu smiled. "The masters of my generation were quite well-informed; as for the Dan Emperor’s fame, it has long been heard of."

"Such attention is indeed prudent!"

"I can hide within the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant and leave, but there is still a matter to settle here. Afterward, little of this remnant will’s power will remain!"

"After leaving, you must begin alchemy within a month—whether you succeed, I dare not guarantee!"

Xu Yang’s face grew serious; after some reflection, he gritted his teeth and said, "I’ll give it a try, failure is no matter!"

It was not difficult for him now to gather Spirit Elixirs for a Breaking Forbidden Elixir!

At worst, he would simply need to wait a little longer!

But this was the best opportunity!

"Good!"

Fang Xuanjiu nodded slightly.

"About seven days remain."

"You shall stay here for now. Once I have finished everything, I will come for you!"

"Your... your situation, how is it?" Fang Xuanjiu asked, somewhat concerned.

The number of Martial Artists who entered this time was far too great.

In his eyes, Xu Yang’s strength was simply much too weak!

Xu Yang showed a bitter smile. "Not too good!"

Fang Xuanjiu pondered for a moment and said, "If so, in the end, I will create a puppet in your likeness to blend among the crowd and then secretly lead you out through this palace!"

"Many thanks, Senior!" Xu Yang was overjoyed; this was certainly for the best!

Once the secret realm shattered, in the chaos, everything would be possible—and with the Barbarian Race lurking, danger abounds!

At that time, even Jian Chuan, Liou Yunfeng and the others might not be able to shield him completely!

He was all the more determined to take this opportunity to shake off the Barbarian Race once and for all!

"Moreover, there remains one final matter!"

Fang Xuanjiu’s demeanor turned solemn and grave as he admonished, "Remember this—should you meet one surnamed Song, better to believe than doubt! You must be extremely cautious!"

"Song?"

Xu Yang’s heart trembled!