God of Pets Chapter 870: Jade Solitary Sword

To Chen Guan’s astonishment, the woman was not alone; three other figures accompanied her. Remarkably, these three were also human males.

The quartet descended onto the platform, each displaying an extraordinary ability to move through the air and across the land with astonishing swiftness.

"Fourth Sister, what transpired? Was that resonating hum just now from the Jade Solitary Sword?" inquired a tall, slender man with a hunched back, his gaze fixed uncertainly on the Jade Sword situated on the opposing peak.

"It is undoubtedly the Jade Solitary Sword’s resonance. However, Yu Guzi is nowhere to be seen. No one in this world still understands the 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique'. The Jade Solitary Sword should be sealed and incapable of emitting such a hum; how is this possible?" exclaimed another man, diminutive in stature, scarcely over three feet tall, with a head disproportionately large, resembling a doll, his eyes wide with bewilderment.

"Could it be that the Jade Solitary Sword's power has grown to surpass the 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique'?" mused the man with a considerable belly, a chubby face, and large ears. After a moment's thought, he dismissed the notion: "Impossible. Yu Guzi’s 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique' was specifically devised to govern the Jade Solitary Sword. For a millennium, it has remained sealed without issue. Without any external energy source, the Jade Solitary Sword should only diminish in strength, not augment it."

"Theoretically, that is accurate. But then, why did the Jade Solitary Sword emit that hum?" the thin man questioned, shifting his gaze back to the woman.

The other two men also turned their attention to her.

The woman directed a glare at them: "How would I know if you don't? I arrived only moments before you did, so my knowledge is no greater than yours."

The portly man stated, "Fourth Sister, you have been cultivating in this area for quite some time. Naturally, you would possess more information regarding the Jade Solitary Sword's condition than we do."

"Indeed, indeed! You frequently visit the Jade Solitary Sword. You must have gleaned some understanding from the 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique' and should be able to ascertain precisely what is happening with the Jade Solitary Sword," the doll-faced man added eagerly.

However, the woman merely scoffed: "If the 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique' were so easily deciphered, why haven't you gentlemen attempted it yourselves?"

Before the three men could respond, the woman continued: "Yu Guzi was a terrifying individual. When he attacked our Immortal Mountain Sect, he nearly annihilated us, leaving only the four of us alive. Had it not been for the Jade Solitary Sword's backlash against its master, we might not have survived."

The woman rolled her eyes and proceeded: "If I possessed the ability to comprehend the 'Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique' and command the Jade Solitary Sword, I would not be concealed here; I would be out there reveling in the slaughter of those Sky Secret Spirits."

The other three concurred that her reasoning was sound. The thin man hesitantly voiced, "The fact that the Jade Solitary Sword emitted a hum is a most unsettling omen. Should the Jade Solitary Sword break free, its unleashed ferocity might render our survival improbable."

"And what recourse do we have? Can you destroy the Jade Solitary Sword, or can you escape the confines of the Immortal Mountain Sect?" the woman retorted, her lips pressed into a thin line.

"If we possessed the means to destroy the Jade Solitary Sword, we would not have left it here. Abandoning this place is also out of the question; the Sky Secret Spirits roaming outside are not beings we can contend with. Venturing out would be tantamount to a death sentence..."

The four individuals engaged in extensive deliberation but failed to devise any viable strategy. They ultimately resolved to maintain a rotational vigil over the Jade Solitary Sword, observing for any further unusual manifestations.

Chen Guan, who had been surreptitiously listening to their exchange, managed to gather a considerable amount of valuable intelligence.

It was now definitively established that this was indeed the Celestial Secret Realm. Unexpectedly, there were human factions operating within its boundaries.

According to the accounts of the four, the Immortal Mountain Sect once comprised at least thousands of members before a near-total annihilation orchestrated by the master of the Jade Sword.

The wielder of the Jade Sword, Yu Guzi, ultimately suffered a backlash from the Jade Solitary Sword itself, resulting in its current confinement here. His personal fate remained unresolved.

Chen Guan conjectured that Yu Guzi was likely deceased. If not, he reasoned, why would he not present himself to reclaim the Jade Solitary Sword?

"The woman's strength is already formidable, capable of cleaving mountains and gathering clouds. Her three companions appear no less potent. Such powerful humans are, nonetheless, terrified of the Sky Secret Spirits and dare only to hide within the Immortal Mountain Sect, never venturing forth. Just how awe-inspiringly potent are these Sky Secret Spirits?" Chen Guan pondered with a growing sense of alarm.

Yu Guzi, possibly a Sky Secret Spirit himself, showcased terrifying power when he single-handedly confronted numerous disciples from the Immortal Mountain Sect, nearly annihilating them. This event solidified Chen Guan’s apprehension regarding the true might of a Sky Secret Spirit.

Fortunately, no Sky Secret Spirits seemed to be present in the immediate vicinity, with only the four disciples from the Immortal Mountain Sect in sight. This offered a glimmer of hope for Chen Guan to potentially acquire the Liquid Elemental Energy.

However, immediate retrieval was out of the question. The four disciples maintained a constant guard over the Jade Solitary Sword, making any attempt to steal the Liquid Elemental Energy under their watchful eyes an impossibility, even for someone with Chen Guan’s exceptional abilities.

Chen Guan resolved to wait for a more opportune moment to retrieve the Primordial Energy from the pool.

Regarding the inverted ‘Celestial Jade Fragment Sword Technique,’ Chen Guan felt a deep-seated fear and resolved not to employ it again.

The Jade Solitary Sword’s fierce nature was undeniable. Should it manage to break free from its restraints, Chen Guan feared dire consequences for himself.

If the sword could turn against its master, Yu Guzi, with such vehemence, it was surely capable of much worse against a mere human like Chen Guan.

An entire month elapsed with the four disciples diligently taking turns to guard the Jade Solitary Sword, maintaining their vigilant watch. During this period, Chen Guan found no viable opportunities to act.

“If I continue waiting like this, who knows how long it will take?” Chen Guan murmured, returning to his stone cave and gazing outwards. He noticed the doll-faced man seated on the opposite platform, his gaze fixed intently in Chen Guan’s direction, filling him with a sense of intense frustration.

Chen Guan began to contemplate how he might possibly manage to retrieve even a small amount of the Liquid Elemental Energy from under the noses of those four disciples, hoping it might aid his cultivation.

“If only Gao Weiqiang were here. It’s a shame he hasn’t awakened his seventh sense yet, preventing his entry into the Great Cave Heaven,” Chen Guan mused. Then, a new thought struck him: “Perhaps entering this place doesn’t necessitate the seventh sense. I could retrieve my ring, find him, and bring him into the ring’s spatial domain. I am merely uncertain if his inherent talent would be sufficient for those four from the Immortal Mountain Sect to overlook him…”

Lost in thought, Chen Guan suddenly slapped his forehead in realization. “Right, I completely forgot. Bringing Gao Weiqiang here is unnecessary. I simply need to replicate his ability. By modifying my Secret Law, I can make those from the Immortal Mountain Sect unable to perceive me or at least ignore my presence. Then, I can retrieve the Liquid Elemental Energy.”

“No, simple invisibility wouldn’t be secure enough. Similar to Gao Weiqiang’s method, I must suppress my aura, ensuring they overlook my very existence. That is the only truly safe course of action,” Chen Guan reasoned rapidly, considering how best to adapt his Secret Law for complete security.

Although Chen Guan deemed this approach feasible, he refrained from acting impulsively. He remained uncertain about the potential abilities of cultivators within the Celestial Secret Realm; what if someone possessed the means to see through such a suppressed presence?