“Of course there is!”
Yan Cangxuan answered with a bitter smile.
Since they had already breached the Tianyuan Holy Land, how could they leave without thoroughly looting it?
Among the treasures, the Heaven and Earth Divine Cultivation Techniques, directly passed down by the Martial Emperor, were the most valuable.
However, the leaders of the several great holy lands already had firmly established foundations. While they might gain some inspiration from these techniques, to truly master and integrate them was simply wishful thinking.
In fact, over the past five hundred years among the Eight Great Holy Lands, the only one who had successfully combined and fully mastered both techniques was none other than Dugu Ao.
Therefore, if the Taiyi Divine Talisman was indeed based on these two techniques, it presented an insurmountable challenge before Shuiling’er and the others.
“I see…”
Wu Ming’s expression remained calm: “So you’ve come to me!”
“That’s right!”
Shuiling’er gently bowed: “It is said that Senior Zhexian not only possesses formidable martial skills, but also an unparalleled medical art, capable of reviving the dead and mending flesh from bones. We humbly request your assistance!”
Yan Cangxuan also bowed deeply beside her.
“Is that so?”
Wu Ming showed no enthusiasm, instead asking: “I wonder how things are progressing regarding the matter you all promised me?”
“We have already dispatched core disciples and elders to investigate several suspected locations, but have yet to find any trace of the Martial Emperor’s legacy…”
At this, Yan Cangxuan couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.
After all, those suspected locations where the Martial Emperor’s inheritance might be hidden, and which remained undisturbed, were among the most perilous places on the continent.
Even just exploring the periphery had resulted in significant losses of elite martial artists from their several holy lands.
“Alright then…”
Wu Ming pursed his lips: “I can agree to temporarily research methods to decipher the Taiyi Divine Talisman. However, even if I do succeed, you will need to offer me something truly worthy in exchange. Do you understand?”
Before Shuiling’er could say anything else, Yan Cangxuan immediately agreed: “We will certainly satisfy the senior.”
“Good!”
Wu Ming waved his hand, and Yan Cangxuan and Shuiling’er promptly bowed and exited, closing the courtyard gate behind them.
After walking a considerable distance, Shuiling’er complained: “Why did you stop me back there?”
“Ah… Didn’t the Holy Maiden notice?”
Yan Cangxuan sighed bitterly: “To that senior, the lives of martial cultivators across the world are as light as goose feathers, hardly worth mentioning… Even if we begged desperately, the outcome would likely remain the same.”
He had previously made a deal with Wu Ming and deeply understood his strict fairness, as well as his cold-heartedness.
Seeing this, Shuiling’er silently sighed and had no further words…
…
“The Taiyi Divine Talisman?”
After seeing them off, Wu Ming chuckled softly.
With his Xuan Shui Zhen Gong’s characteristic of accommodating all mystical techniques, deciphering the Heaven and Earth cultivation techniques would be a mere trifle. If he combined it with his Tianxian Yuan Shen, deciphering the Taiyi Divine Talisman, while not absolutely certain, would have at least a seventy or eighty percent chance of success.
However, he wasn’t running a charity; why should he be so eager to help others?
On the contrary, keeping this as a trump card would make other holy lands and martial cultivators work as hard as whipped donkeys, desperately exploring the secret realms of this world for him.
Moreover, at critical moments, he could even disguise himself as a mysterious figure and directly harness the resources of the Tian Alliance. Those martial artists whose lives were nearing their end would surely not resist his rule if he could control the Taiyi Divine Talisman.
“The Martial Emperor’s Enlightenment Seal… no force in this entire world can stop me…”
Wu Ming murmured softly, his gaze as brilliant as the stars.
…
Several months later, in the Northern Wind Territory.
“This is the place?”
Wu Ming, wearing only a thin robe, gazed at the immense abyss before him.
This was the northernmost region, where the wind was as sharp as blades, and water instantly froze. Even a martial artist at the Heaven Manifestation stage would find it difficult to endure for long.
Yet, he wore only a thin robe, and within a three-zhang radius around him, the wind was completely absent, creating a warm spring-like atmosphere, as if separated by an invisible boundary, leaving Yan Cangxuan and Shuiling’er in awe.
“That’s right… The talisman bestowed upon us by the senior has reacted here…”
Yan Cangxuan pulled out a glowing talisman: “This is the exact location we obtained after the Tianfeng Holy Land and Qinglian Sect suffered the loss of several elders and countless disciples… It seems the object the senior seeks is very likely deep within the Arctic Ice Abyss!”
“If you haven’t deceived me, I will naturally impart the method to decipher the Taiyi Divine Talisman…”
Wu Ming closed his eyes slightly: “Now… tell me in detail how you discovered this place!”
“Well, it’s all thanks to Li Fengyu!”
Yan Cangxuan smiled: “The senior entrusted Situ Che to our sect for care. Recently, I led a group of experts to help Situ Che reclaim Pingling City and exterminate that wicked woman’s clan. Unexpectedly, during the cleanup, we found some secret clues related to the Martial Emperor, all pointing to this Arctic Ice Abyss!”
“We didn’t dare delay and immediately dispatched trusted disciples to explore. Finally, after diving one thousand zhang, we had a breakthrough!”
Shuiling’er said: “Unfortunately, going deeper, the extreme cold became unbearable even for Heaven Manifestation martial artists. However, we have confirmed that the talisman given by the senior has reacted!”
“Excellent!”
Wu Ming opened his eyes, a hint of satisfaction on his face: “This is indeed the place I was looking for; you haven’t deceived me!”
Upon hearing this, Yan Cangxuan and Shuiling’er couldn’t help but show a trace of joy on their faces, unaware that Wu Ming himself was also feeling quite emotional.
“Never would I have thought that the final clue would still come from Situ Che. Every action and reaction is indeed destined by heaven!”
Although he couldn’t sense the components of the Main God throughout the entire world, as the Overlord, upon arriving here, he could no longer be deceived by the unique aura that was unmistakably present.
Suppressing his inner excitement with difficulty, Wu Ming first transmitted a set of techniques to dispel the Taiyi Divine Talisman to the two, and then said: “Thank you both for your efforts. From now on, I can proceed on my own. As for Situ Che and my servant girl, I hope you will take good care of them in the future if you see them!”
Before leaving, Wu Ming had naturally arranged for Lin Xinlan’s well-being and had also planned for her to become Situ Che’s future master. Mentioning her casually now, Yan Cangxuan and Shuiling’er naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
“Excellent!”
He arrived before the Arctic Ice Abyss, gazing at the unfathomable darkness and the bone-chilling gales, and suddenly leapt forward, jumping straight down!
Even Yan Cangxuan and Shuiling’er didn’t expect Wu Ming to be so decisive, letting out two startled cries.
After the cries, they rushed to the edge of the icy cliff, peering down, but could only see an endless darkness, with Wu Ming seemingly a stone sinking into the deep sea, disappearing without a trace.
“What now?”
After waiting for a long time, Yan Cangxuan asked: “What do you think, Holy Maiden? According to our analysis, there’s an eighty percent chance this person is searching for the long-lost Martial Emperor! If he succeeds…”
“Haha…”
Shuiling’er couldn’t help but laugh: “Brother Yan, don’t exaggerate. Although our Eight Great Holy Lands did indeed massacre the imperial palace, if Zhexian is truly a descendant of the Martial Emperor, with his martial prowess, why go through all this trouble? Wouldn’t it be more straightforward to retaliate in kind?”
“That’s true… Zhexian’s attitude toward our holy lands has indeed been very neutral…”
Yan Cangxuan relaxed visibly upon hearing this.
“If my guess is correct… if Zhexian finds the Martial Emperor’s remains, it will at least put our minds at rest. If he discovers the Martial Emperor is still alive, it might even be better, perhaps giving us the perfect opportunity to finally resolve this matter!”
Qinglian Holy Maiden bit her silver teeth, appearing surprisingly resolute and decisive.
“You mean…”
Yan Cangxuan was startled, as if seeing her in a new light.
“If the Martial Emperor is still alive, we must immediately ally with Zhexian and spare no effort to kill him… Otherwise, leaving such a major threat for future generations would be utterly unacceptable!”
Qinglian Holy Maiden declared firmly.
“Excellent!”
After a long silence, Yan Cangxuan said: “I will issue a summons. The Eight Great Holy Lands and the descendants of those who participated in that event back then must all be included!”
…
Unfortunately, all their schemes and preparations proved to be in vain.
Thousands of martial artists tightly guarded the Arctic Ice Abyss, waiting for several more months, yet found absolutely nothing and could only reluctantly disperse.
Zhexian’s whereabouts thereafter became another mystery, joining the Martial Emperor in attracting generation after generation of martial artists to explore the Arctic Ice Abyss.
…
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The howling wind roared in his ears, and the incredible gravity made Wu Ming plummet faster and faster, like a meteor.
Yet his expression remained calm, showing no sign of fear.
The martial artists capable of defeating him, or even natural disasters, had almost ceased to exist in this world.
With the power to shatter the void and break through barriers, and the Main God Temple as his support, Wu Ming dared to challenge even the will of the world!
“Anyway, it’s just a clone. If this mission doesn’t go well, or if the world itself resists, I will have to seize that component, even if it means destroying and absorbing this world!”
Determination flashed in Wu Ming’s eyes.
As the Overlord, how could he allow the Main God components to remain in other worlds?
Surrounded by darkness, Wu Ming could feel himself descending deeper underground.
One thousand zhang!
Three thousand zhang!
Ten thousand zhang!
…
The cold became increasingly terrifying, enough to freeze even the soul!
A martial artist at the Heaven Manifestation stage would likely freeze to death instantly at this depth! Only a level six desolate beast with a strong physical body would have a slight chance of survival.
As he continued to descend, the sensation grew stronger.
“The Main God component is there!”
Wu Ming moved his body, constantly adjusting his position.
Puff!
In an instant, it was as if he had pierced through a layer of membrane, and a terrifying impact surged forth, manifesting as extreme icy and fiery forces, sweeping towards him!
“Geocentric Toxic Flame? Jiuyuan Cold Water?”
Seeing the crimson and emerald lights approaching, Wu Ming spread his hands: “Shatter!”
Crack!
In the next moment, the Main God Temple roared, infinite rays of light fell, becoming an inexhaustible source of power, continuously shattering the void, and forcefully carving out a path in this extreme environment.
Boom!
Time seemed to have passed in an instant, yet also felt like an eternity. Wu Ming broke through the danger zone and arrived at another place, where a crystal-like sheen appeared before his eyes.
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