I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1222 - 750: Difficult Breakthrough and Ambush!
Previously on I Can See Through All Things' Information...
"I only arrived a few days before you did," Mo Tushan remarked.
Upon hearing this, the Peach Fairy felt a sudden jolt of surprise in her heart.
She had assumed her counterpart had only achieved his breakthrough a few hours or perhaps a single day ahead of her; she never imagined he had actually finished several days prior.
She recalled that Mo Tushan had chosen the trial path focused on the physical body.
To reach the fifth gate with such speed made it difficult to fathom just how intensely the opponent’s physical body had been tempered.
The power of this direct lineage disciple from the Black and White Temple was far greater than she had anticipated.
"Brother Tushan’s cultivation is truly profound; this little sister is filled with immense admiration."
A look of genuine wonder appeared on the Peach Fairy’s face.
"It is a minor achievement. In truth, the initial gates of this trial channel are not particularly challenging," Mo Tushan replied with a calm expression. "Fairy, since you still hold our pact in mind, I wonder if you would be interested in joining me to accomplish a significant feat?"
"What sort of big matter are you referring to?" the Peach Fairy asked, her tone seemingly indifferent.
"I intend to seek out Yu Jian for a duel. Are you interested in coming along?"
"Brother Tushan wishes to challenge Yu Jian?" The Peach Fairy was momentarily stunned, and then her expression turned hesitant. "Both of you possess cultivation that far exceeds your peers. What possible help could this little sister provide?"
"Fairy is being far too humble. The Cultivation Technique of the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal is divine and mysterious, renowned throughout the world for its uniqueness," Mo Tushan said with a broad grin. "Besides, you have no love for Qing Xii, do you?
The Sky-breaking Sword Sect and the Kongming Sect share a close bond. It is highly probable that Yu Jian and Qing Xii will traverse the Sword Dao trial channel together.
It would be ideal for us to combine our strengths and set an ambush. If we manage to kill them, it would be a magnificent achievement."
"So, Brother Tushan desires my assistance in holding the line."
Hearing his explanation, the Peach Fairy finally understood his intent.
Mo Tushan wanted to strike at Yu Jian but felt uneasy because the opposition consisted of two Eight Tribulations Primordial Spirits; thus, he sought to form an alliance with her.
"Precisely. What are your thoughts, Fairy? I recall that the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal also holds a grudge against the Kongming Sect. If you can seize this chance to wipe out a true lineage prodigy, it would surely be considered a great merit for you."
The Peach Fairy felt a stir of interest at his words.
Mo Tushan was correct; if she actually succeeded in killing Qing Xii, her Sect would undoubtedly grant her a massive reward upon her return.
Furthermore, the sheer strength Mo Tushan had displayed made her feel that the plan was viable.
However, she did not give her consent immediately, instead maintaining a troubled look.
"Brother Tushan’s offer is indeed quite tempting. However, this little sister’s priority is still focused on her own breakthrough. This is the mission the Sect assigned to me, and as you know, I struggled quite a bit with the previous gates."
"There is no need for haste, Fairy. The trial of the fifth gate has a time limit of one year, which is more than enough. Once we have dealt with Yu Jian and Qing Xii, there will be plenty of time to finish your test at your own pace."
"One year..."
The Peach Fairy was well aware of this fact. She fell into a thoughtful silence for a long moment.
Watching her deliberate, Mo Tushan did not press her for an answer.
Though this woman appeared fragile on the surface,
he was fully aware that she was a dangerous individual.
No one who reached the Primordial Spirit Eighth Tribulation level was ever a simple person.
He was also privy to the historical animosity between the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal and the Kongming Sect.
He was confident that she would eventually succumb to the temptation.
As expected, after a short while, the Peach Fairy seemed to reach a decision. She looked up suddenly, a soft smile playing on her lips.
"Then this little sister shall go to witness Brother Tushan’s heroic display."
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"These fellows... just as anticipated, they have begun to turn on one another."
Inside the Immortal Palace, Ming Feng watched the images flickering on the light screen, his expression one of pure disdain.
"Regardless of how many tens of thousands of years pass, these Human Clan Cultivators can never escape their instinct for internal strife.
Can they not fathom why the Master purposely placed a Teleportation Array in the fifth gate that leads to the other channels?"
"Perhaps they realized it but chose this path regardless," the Old Cyan Dragon remarked. "Besides, it isn't only the Human Clan Cultivators who enjoy internal conflict. We spiritual beasts and mutant beasts often prey upon one another for the sake of cultivation resources, do we not?"
"Exactly. Survival of the fittest through natural selection—isn't that the very path we took to get here?" the Black Bull added.
"In any case, the Master finds such behavior distasteful. You saw Ah Qing earlier; he was entirely focused on unraveling the array, never even glancing at those Transmission Arrays. That is what true determination of the Dao Heart looks like," Ming Feng said coldly.
"That is a valid point. These people cannot be compared to someone like Ah Qing."
The other two nodded in agreement.
When Lu Qing had previously entered the fifth gate, he had only spared the Transmission Arrays a few brief looks before dedicating himself to cracking the formation.
He had shown no interest in using the Transmission Arrays to scout the other channels.
"Observe, the battle is about to commence. I wonder how many will survive this encounter," the Black Bull suddenly noted.
There was a flicker of anticipation in his eyes.
Life within the Immortal Palace was monotonous, making such drama a rare form of amusement for them.
Boom!
Within the fifth gate of the Sword Dao channel, Yu Jian swung his blade, forcing Mo Tushan to fall back momentarily.
However, Yu Jian's aura was currently erratic, indicating he had sustained a significant injury.
Meanwhile, across the battlefield, a thick cloud of pink mist obscured a vast portion of the area.
Flashes of Sword Light erupted within the smoke as power surged—it was clear that other powerful figures were locked in combat there as well.
Noticing Yu Jian’s unstable state, Mo Tushan broke into a cruel grin: "You truly are the direct disciple of the Sky-breaking Sword Sect. To still be standing after taking my Demon Heaven Blood Palm is impressive. But without any time to recover, how much longer do you think you can hold me off?"
"An evil demon is nothing more than an evil demon. You excel at ambushes but are worthless in a fair fight."
Yu Jian’s face was pale, yet his eyes remained steady and calm.
"Haha! You self-righteous hypocrites always spout the same nonsense. Don't worry, once you're dead, I'll refine your head into a trophy and keep it by my side!"
Mo Tushan’s eyes flashed with ferocity as his body radiated a dark, demonic light. He lunged toward Yu Jian, thrusting a palm forward.
The resulting wave of Demonic Qi caused Yu Jian’s robes to snap violently in the wind.
Faced with this brutal assault, Yu Jian remained composed and countered with a sword strike of his own.
A sharp, concentrated beam of Sword Light shot forth, colliding with Mo Tushan’s demonic palm.
An explosion shook the air, resulting in another stalemate between the two.
"I'll see just how long you can endure!"
Mo Tushan’s gaze turned icy. He closed the distance, unleashing palm strike after palm strike like a relentless, towering tide.
In the face of such a terrifying onslaught, Yu Jian opted for a defensive strategy, surrounding himself with layers of protective Sword Light.
He was like a stubborn boulder in the middle of a crashing sea; no matter how violent the waves, he remained unshaken and firm.
An hour passed in this manner. Mo Tushan’s attacks were savage, yet he remained unable to pierce Yu Jian’s defenses.
"Is this the best the great disciple of the Sky-breaking Sword Sect can do? Hiding away like a turtle!"
Frustrated by his lack of progress, Mo Tushan roared in anger.
Yu Jian remained moved, acting as if he had truly become a stone.
He simply swung his sword repeatedly to neutralize the incoming strikes, ignoring everything else around him.
This sight only fueled Mo Tushan's rage.
With a surge of will, the phantom of a Demon Tower began to materialize behind him.
"Oh? Are you finally ready to put everything on the line?"
Yu Jian felt a horrifying pressure building, yet his expression did not flicker.
With a single thought, the silhouette of a divine treasure sword manifested behind his back.
A staggering Sword Intent instantly flooded the entire chamber.
He continued to slash his sword, dissolving the offenses before him while remaining detached from all other concerns.
Infuriated, Mo Tushan intensified his focus.
The shadow of the Demon Tower behind him grew more distinct and menacing.
"So, you are willing to risk it all?"
Yu Jian sensed the mounting, terrifying momentum, but his face remained a mask of calm.
As his will shifted, the phantom of a majestic treasure sword appeared behind him as well.