I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1345 - 816: Schemes and Conspiracies, Gathering of All Sides (Part 2)
Previously on I Can See Through All Things' Information...
Spotting just a faint clue that echoes the presence of that boy, how could he possibly hold back from probing deeper?
Whatever machinations the Netherworld Palace might be weaving, one undeniable reality persists: that boy remains the sworn adversary of Black and White Temple right now.
Even if the chance is ever so slim, he refuses to overlook it.
With a mere flicker of intent, Mo Cangtian separates a fragment of his mind and soul, slipping into the forehead acupoint of the Demon Slave to seize command of its Primordial Spirit.
"Guide us ahead and return to the spot where those arrays lie once again."
"As you command, master!"
A handful of Demon Slaves morphed into streaks of dark radiance, ascending skyward before activating a spatial translocation art, racing toward a particular destination.
The domains of the Heavenly Origin Great World stretch endlessly; even powerhouses in the Primordial Spirit Realm surpassing Five Tribulations require substantial effort to traverse them.
Several days passed before the group of Demon Slaves descended over an immense ancient woodland.
"Master, the arrays we uncovered are directly below this forest."
"Excellent, descend now, but keep your auras suppressed, avoid triggering those arrays, and simply approach within range."
Mo Cangtian conveyed the orders through the Demon Slave's Primordial Spirit.
"Understood, master."
The Demon Slaves plunged downward, invoking an Earth Element Magic Treasure that allowed them to burrow into the soil.
A glow of earthy yellow emanated from the Earth Element Magic Treasure, carrying the Demon Slaves far beneath the surface.
At last, they halted after plunging a full thousand miles into the depths.
"Master, the arrays lie just up ahead." The Demon Slave reported with utmost deference.
"To think it's concealed this far underground." Mo Cangtian expressed mild astonishment.
Be it that boy lurking inside or someone else, the sheer depth of this burial combined with potent arrays signals something extraordinary.
Concealed within the Demon Slave's Primordial Spirit, Mo Cangtian extended a wisp of Divine Thought to stealthily probe the array's energies nearby, gauging if he could shatter them.
Yet in no time, a startling revelation hit him.
These formations boast incredible complexity; despite his Unity Realm Stage prowess, unraveling their secrets eludes him.
Directing the Demon Slave to shift location, he abruptly detected a specific array pattern, causing his heart to jolt.
"This is an array pattern from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm? No doubt about it, this has to be where the boy is hiding!"
As he traced the form of that pattern, a wave of intense joy washed over Mo Cangtian.
Over the span of hundreds of thousands of years, the Returning Ruins Secret Realm had unveiled itself thrice.
Beyond the initial opening, Black and White Temple sent disciples into the realm during the subsequent two occasions.
Alas, every participant, including Mo Tushan, from the third entry met their end inside, yielding zero valuable insights.
That said, the group from the most recent venture did salvage certain details from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
Among them were array patterns documented by those who navigated the Array Channels.
Mo Cangtian had thoroughly examined those very patterns, and now, amid the formations nearby, he recognized motifs strikingly akin to those from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
"The boy claimed the legacy of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm; these very patterns must stem from his hand!"
Mo Cangtian's pulse raced with fervor.
After an exhaustive hunt spanning ages, unearthing his rival's trail at last filled him with uncontainable elation.
Still, once the initial thrill subsided, Mo Cangtian swiftly regained his composure.
Though he'd pinpointed the boy's sanctuary, charging in recklessly at this juncture would be folly.
The surging might of these arrays looms immense; these lone Demon Slaves would likely perish at the slightest contact.
Moreover, per Luo Yuantian's accounts, the boy's present might terrifies, rendering him virtually unbeatable across the Heavenly Origin Great World.
Even supposing he pierced the arrays, a mere Divine Thought Avatar wouldn't suffice against such a foe.
"Withdraw for now and plan our next steps carefully."
After some deliberation, Mo Cangtian settled on his course.
He promptly directed the Demon Slaves to mask their presence, steering clear of any alerts, and silently ascended back to the surface.
As the Demon Slaves burst into streams of light and vaulted heavenward, Mo Cangtian cast a final look at the earth below, his gaze brimming with venomous resolve.
"Boy, you believe the Great World's Heavenly Dao safeguards render you untouchable? I'll teach you the depths of true hopelessness!"
In the blink of an eye, the Demon Slaves executed the space-shifting technique and vanished into the firmament.
"Brother Yu Jian, it's been ages; brother, you've truly advanced your cultivation."
In the Sky-breaking Sword Sect, Qing Xii gazed at Yu Jian, absent from her sight for years, her face alight with pleasure.
"And you, Junior Sister, have ascended to the Nine Tribulation Realm as well." Yu Jian grinned.
Qing Xii shook her head: "I'm nowhere near your level, brother; I've only just crossed that threshold, while you're nearing Nine Tribulations Perfection, right?"
"I've merely touched Great Success, still a long way from true perfection." Yu Jian responded.
"That's already remarkable; in so brief a period, brother, you've climbed to such heights—plenty of your sect's Nine Tribulations seniors can't match you."
"It all stems from the fortunes reaped in the Returning Ruins Secret Realm; without them, my pace wouldn't have been this swift." Yu Jian reflected with a sigh.
Qing Xii echoed the sentiment: "True enough; absent the Sword Intent grasped in the Sword Dao trial channel, I couldn't have surged into the Nine Tribulations so rapidly."
The pair had attained the eighth level within the Sword Dao Channel of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
Though the ultimate trial defeated them, the rewards were profound, vastly enriching their grasp of the Sword Dao.
Back at their sects, they dove into closed-door cultivation.
Leveraging those epiphanies, they shattered their bottlenecks and entered the Ninth Tribulation.
The mere mention of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm plunged them into quiet reflection.
A moment later, Qing Xii inquired: "Brother Yu Jian, what realm do you reckon that gentleman has attained by now?"
Though unnamed, Yu Jian instantly knew the figure in question.
"I haven't a clue." Yu Jian exhaled, "That gentleman defies all logic; back then, his realm lagged behind ours, yet his power plunged to abyssal depths we couldn't fathom."
"Quite so; even today, a single strike from that gentleman might overwhelm us." Qing Xii murmured with a soft sigh.
Now that they trod the Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit, memories of Lu Qing's divine form decimating Mo Tushan in the Physical Body channel still sent shivers through Qing Xii.
She realized that despite her leaps in strength, she paled utterly before that gentleman.
Particularly with his seizure of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm's inheritance, who could predict the pinnacle of his might?
Contemplating Lu Qing, a fleeting weariness settled over these two prodigious talents from premier sects.
The elation from their recent breakthroughs faded considerably.
"Incidentally, Brother Yu Jian, are you aware why the Sword Master summoned my master here this time?"
After a pause, Qing Xii recalled and posed the question.
"No idea on my end either." Yu Jian shook his head.
In truth, he felt a touch of bewilderment too.
While ties between Kongming Sect and Sky-breaking Sword Sect run deep, a Unity Realm Stage figure's visit carries weight, seldom involving direct entry into another's domain.
Yet the Sword Master had boldly called that elder to Sky-breaking Sword Sect for vital discussions, which struck as peculiar.
Perhaps rival sects schemed something sinister once more?
Yu Jian pondered various possibilities yet drew blanks, choosing to shelve his thoughts for the moment.
Thankfully, the Sword Master and Qing Xii’s master wrapped their talks swiftly.
Soon enough, they stepped out from the meeting hall.
"Qing Xii, come along; I'll show you around for a journey."
Qing Xii’s master, attired in flowing white robes, announced.
"Yu Jian, you join Mr. Lin as well."
The Sword Master interjected then.
"Me as well?" Yu Jian blinked in surprise.
"Indeed; follow Mr. Lin’s lead closely and show no irreverence."
"As you decree, Sword Master."
Though questions swirled in Yu Jian's mind, the Sword Master's directive brooked no refusal, so he bowed in assent.
"Brother Yu Jian's joining us too?" Qing Xii beamed, "Master, where shall we venture?"
"Heavenly Origin Great World."