Divine King of Honour Chapter 1915: Glazed Jade
Previously on Divine King of Honour...
Xu Nian was familiar with the concept of the Asura of Hell.
However, the Asura here differed significantly from those he had encountered previously in the Cultivation World.
These beings were true Asuras in the most literal sense of the word.
They wielded fearsome power, displaying extreme cruelty and a thirst for blood.
The Asura currently before him was clearly exceptional, possessing at least Early Stage God Level strength.
Crucially, this particular Asura seemed to command a peculiar ability to turn invisible, presenting a most vexing challenge.
"Buzz!"
Just then, Xu Nian detected a potent aura lunging directly at him.
It was evident that the unseen Asura lurking in the shadows had launched an assault.
Without a moment's hesitation, Xu Nian invoked the Gold Attribute Dao Truth.
The Seven-level Truth manifested, taking the form of a colossal sword forged from gold attribute essence.
This great sword swept through the air, intercepting the fierce incoming strike.
"Clang!"
An immense vibration echoed through the space.
Subsequently, a persistent humming sound permeated the entire hall.
Although the colossal sword dissolved, the sharp radiance of the strike was successfully neutralized.
Observers nearby reacted with astonishment.
Could this Xu Nian truly be this formidable?
Possessing Seven-level Truth?
Yet, they refrained from questioning Xu Nian further, as their immediate priority was survival, not curiosity.
After all, the lurking threat could strike again at any unpredictable moment.
Xu Nian felt a wave of relief wash over him as he observed the blocked attack.
He realized that if his soul power had not reached God Level, even the Seven-level Gold Attribute Dao Truth might have been insufficient to repel that blow.
However, the clash had undeniably revealed a portion of his capabilities.
"Ah!"
A pained cry pierced the air.
Everyone then witnessed a gaping wound across Tan Long's chest.
His soul origin had sustained significant damage.
Fortunately, an unknown element within Tan Long seemed to have acted as a shield for his soul origin, averting complete destruction.
"Everyone, remain focused. Devote all your efforts to finding this individual," commanded the White Robed Taoist.
Nods of agreement rippled through the group.
They recommenced their diligent search for the Asura.
Xu Nian also dedicated himself fully to the search.
He pondered with some perplexity how this creature managed to evade their Divine Sense.
"That's right, utilize the Gathering God's Eye," Xu Nian suddenly recalled.
The Gathering God's Eye possessed not only offensive capabilities but also the power to pierce through all manner of illusions.
With this realization, Xu Nian acted without delay, channeling his soul power.
Naturally, activating the illusion-piercing ability did not necessitate the complete depletion of his soul power reserves.
Soon, as Xu Nian's soul power coalesced, an eye formed entirely of soul power materialized on his forehead.
And with the activation of the Gathering God's Eye, Xu Nian finally discerned the Asura concealed within the shadows.
It was a small, grotesque monster armed with an eerie long spear, astonishingly possessing four arms, and sporting a blue, fang-baring visage – truly hideous to behold.
"It's over there!"
Xu Nian immediately indicated a specific location.
Upon hearing this, the White Robed Taoist promptly drew his Divine Sword and lunged towards the creature.
The monster was visibly startled, clearly taken aback that its hiding place had been exposed.
It attempted a hasty evasion, but Xu Nian's sword radiance intercepted its movement, blocking its escape.
With no alternative, it was forced to confront the White Robed Taoist's attack head-on.
"Boom!"
The monster collided with the White Robed Taoist's Divine Sword, unleashing a thunderous roar.
The monster, clearly outmatched, emitted a scream before vanishing once more.
Xu Nian immediately resumed his search.
He swiftly pinpointed a target once again.
This time, Xu Nian unleashed his Gold Attribute Sword Technique, launching an attack at the concealed foe.
As Xu Nian attacked, the others confirmed the target's location and joined the assault.
The White Robed Taoist even produced a bell-shaped Divine Artifact, swiftly ensnaring the monster within its confines.
With the creature trapped, everyone could finally take a much-needed moment to recover.
"Ah!"
Shortly after, as the White Robed Taoist activated the great bell, it pulsed with brilliant light.
The monster was annihilated, reduced to mere ashes by the fearsome power emanating from the bell.
Witnessing this outcome, a collective sense of assurance settled over the survivors.
Following this engagement, their numbers had dwindled to five.
Among these, one individual bore severe injuries.
This outcome was undeniably a devastating loss.
"Is there truly nothing else within this hall?" Qiao Baiyun inquired, his gaze sweeping the surroundings with evident weariness.
"I doubt it. We must have overlooked something significant within this chamber," the White Robed Taoist responded.
Consequently, the group commenced a thorough examination of the hall.
Xu Nian, not one to remain idle, began to explore the hall's interior.
Suddenly, his attention was captivated by something on the hall's ceiling.
There, astonishingly, was an intricate and potent Divine Pattern.
This particular Divine Pattern appeared exceptionally peculiar and powerful.
"Could this be..." Xu Nian uttered, his expression shifting to one of surprise.
This Divine Pattern bore a striking resemblance to those Ancient Divine Artifact patterns he had previously acquired.
It was highly probable that the Divine Pattern adorning the roof was a mere replication of a pattern found on an Ancient Divine Artifact.
With this thought in mind, Xu Nian did not hesitate, proceeding to meticulously copy all of these Divine Patterns.
The process of replicating such intricate Divine Patterns would typically demand a significant expenditure of time.
However, for Xu Nian, who was blessed with the Chaos Divine Palace, the passage of time presented no obstacle.
Before long, Xu Nian’s true self, safely ensconced within the Chaos Divine Palace, successfully duplicated these Divine Patterns.
Consequently, including this most recent acquisition, Xu Nian now possessed a total of four such Divine Patterns.
With nine pieces in total, an intriguing question arose: what astonishing surprise awaited once all the Divine Patterns were successfully gathered?
"Oh, what is this curious object?"
At that precise moment, a voice cut through the air, drawing everyone's collective attention.
All eyes turned towards the origin of the spoken words.
The speaker was none other than Qiao Baiyun.
Qiao Baiyun's gaze was currently fixed upon a peculiar pillar standing within the grand hall.
The assembled group converged upon the pillar, their faces quickly registering expressions of profound astonishment.
This particular pillar was, in fact, entirely transparent. It was only due to a small patch of flaking pigment that its true nature – an object crafted from completely transparent material – was revealed.
"Buzz!"
The White Robed Taoist delivered a sharp slap to the surface of the pillar.
The remaining pigment on the pillar promptly scattered in every direction.
As everyone gazed upon the unveiled pillar, a wave of stunned disbelief washed over them collectively.
"Could this be Glazed Jade?"
Xu Nian's own expression mirrored the immense surprise evident on the faces of the others.
He had never fathomed that the very Glazed Jade he had been diligently searching for would be found within this very hall.
Even more astonishing was the sheer magnitude of this particular piece of Glazed Jade.
"Are all six of the pillars in this hall fashioned from Glazed Jade?" someone inquired, their voice filled with wonder.
In the very next moment, a flurry of activity ensued as everyone rushed towards the remaining pillars scattered throughout the hall.
Upon chipping away the pigment from these other pillars, they were once again met with expressions of utter amazement.
Indeed, all six pillars within the hall were confirmed to be constructed entirely from Glazed Jade.
"Glazed Jade, so exceptionally rare in the outside world, has been utilized as mere pillars here?" Ye Shumin murmured, her heart filled with a deep sense of awe.
This expedition had, without a doubt, led them to discover true treasures.
The value of the Glazed Jade alone was sufficient to be exchanged for an immeasurable quantity of other valuable items.
"I shall claim two of these six pillars for myself. Each of the rest of you may take one," the White Robed Taoist declared, making a decisive proposal.
Naturally, no objections were raised by anyone present regarding this equitable distribution.