Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2774 - 1027

"Vanished?"

Zhang Bairen’s gaze swept over the tempestuous yet vacant expanse of the sea, his face etched with disbelief as he vocalized his astonishment.

As one of the esteemed Four Imperial Lords of Tian Nan Dao Palace, he possessed intimate knowledge of what lay sealed within Burial God Valley. He had harbored considerations about potential resurrections of ghostly entities and breaches of the seal, yet the notion of its complete disappearance, with scarcely a residual trace, had never crossed his mind.

The remaining four individuals found themselves in an analogous state of bewilderment.

On this particular occasion, to address the lurking peril emanating from Burial God Valley, Tian Nan Dao Palace had mobilized not its entirety, but a significant portion of its elite combat forces. Among them were Observatory Master Zhan Bingtao, accompanied by the Four Great Hall Masters.

Hui Yuanhong, head of All Stars Hall, let out a thinly veiled scoff, remarking, "In so brief a period, I find it difficult to believe it could have journeyed far!"

As he spoke, an immense wave of Divine Consciousness surged outwards, expanding its reach over thousands of miles. Nevertheless, as his investigation progressed, a subtle uncertainty began to cloud his expression.

"Master Grey, your efforts are in vain; they vanished without a trace long ago," Zhan Bingtao declared, stepping forward. He stood poised on the fractured precipice, surveying the chaotic devastation surrounding them.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his countenance gradually assumed a grave demeanor.

"They?"

Among the five present, Long Ting, the Hall Master of Longevity Hall and an expert in formations, voiced his surprise, blurting out the question.

"The Kui Ox Ghost God did not escape of its own volition; the seal here was deliberately broken, liberating it from the suppression exerted by Sword Lord’s techniques!"

These pronouncements sent ripples of unease through the assembly, causing each person’s expression to shift.

Zhan Bingtao offered a slight nod, affirming, "Senior Brother Long speaks the truth; the Kui Ox Ghost God did indeed receive external assistance."

"But who could be responsible?" inquired the sole female member of the group, her voice laced with bewilderment as she scanned the surroundings.

Zhan Bingtao gestured dismissively, stating, "The perpetrator’s actions were executed with extreme speed, shattering the Nine Great Seals in a single, decisive move, thereby affording us insufficient time to react. It is conceivable that an individual possessing such capabilities is no ordinary being. Pursuit is likely futile, but we can meticulously examine the residual traces at this location to attempt a deduction of their identity."

In agreement, the group dispersed, venturing in various directions to scour the vast expanse of Burial God Valley for any lingering clues.

Regrettably, the cataclysmic release of the Kui Ox had generated tidal waves of such magnitude that they had nearly obliterated the entirety of Burial God Valley, with more than half of its landmass now submerged beneath the expansive East Sea.

However, Master Grey, also a cultivator of considerable prowess, detected a peculiar, gentle magical aura using his specialized Secret Technique, an aura that seemed remarkably out of place amidst the desolation. This subtle yet distinct magical signature could be readily identified as emanating from Yin Soul Ghostly Matter.

Upon reconvening, he imparted this significant discovery to the others.

Zhang Bairen could not help but ponder aloud, "Might it be that ghost cultivators from other regions journeyed here with the intent to aid the Kui Ox Ghost God?"

Long Ting expressed his perplexity, responding, "That seems unlikely. If they had aided its escape, why would it depart so swiftly? Given the formidable power of the Kui Ox Ghost God, it possesses the potential to imperil the entire Tian Nan Continent. Without the intervention of our Ancestor, we are powerless against a Fifth-tier Ghost God that has broken free."

Zhan Bingtao’s gaze settled upon the green-robed woman, who appeared somewhat lost in thought.

"Junior Sister Qing Lan, have you been able to discern anything?"

Fu Qinglan instinctively shook her head, replying, "Similar to Senior Brother Zhang and Senior Brother Long, I have found nothing."

Zhan Bingtao acknowledged her statement with a thoughtful hum, initiating a discussion with the others regarding Master Grey’s detection of that faint trace of gentle magical aura.

It was indeed confirmed to belong to ghost cultivators. However, the magical aura in question was not particularly potent, implying that its wielder could not be overwhelmingly powerful, thus lacking the capacity to simultaneously break the Nine Great Seals.

Furthermore, the fact that the Kui Ox Ghost God, upon its liberation, did not turn its attention towards vengeful actions against the Tian Nan Continent was notably peculiar.

Despite their deliberations, no concrete leads emerged.

Nonetheless, Long Ting, whose expertise lay in formations, exhibited a considerable degree of composure, having seemingly recovered from the initial shock.

"In truth, this turn of events can be viewed as a positive development. The seal on this ghostly entity was never entirely secure, and Ancestor Liancheng could not allocate the necessary resources to eradicate it completely, compelling us to periodically reinforce the seal. Yet, it remained a Fifth-tier Ghost God, comparable in might to a Divine Transformation Great Power. As long as it persisted, it posed a constant, looming threat to the entirety of the Tian Nan Continent. Now, despite the strangeness of its departure, it has at least alleviated one significant concern for us."

Zhan Bingtao nodded in agreement, stating, "Your perspective holds merit, but…"

His tone abruptly shifted, and a fierce, determined expression contorted his features.

"This is the Tian Nan Continent, the hallowed territory of our Daoist Sect!"

"When did any cultivator not hold us in reverence and awe?"

"Since when did this place become so accessible for powerful beings from the Outer Continent to freely enter and exit?"

"The Li Bei Continent is currently battling incursions from Sea Demons, and Tian Nan is facing an infiltration by ghostly cultivators. Will any malevolent fiends dare to trespass upon our Tianyuan Daoist Sect and cause destruction in the future?"

His stern words were accompanied by an immense aura, which quelled the surrounding sea, leaving not a single ripple in its wake.

Upon uttering these words, Zhan Bingtao's anger seemed to subside considerably.

He exhaled a breath of turbid Qi, instructing, "Senior Brother Long, take some disciples and conduct a thorough sweep of the surrounding areas. We must establish an array to deter any low-level ghost cultivators from attempting to re-establish themselves here."

"Understood!" Long Ting readily agreed, his expression mirroring Zhan Bingtao's indignation.

"Junior Brother Zhang, proceed to the Rotten Stalemate Mountain Range on the East Yuan Continent. Convey the specifics of this situation to Ancestor Liancheng. Furthermore, make inquiries regarding the protocol for managing the Fallen Dragon Abyss, which is under the guardianship of our Zhan family."

Zhang Bairen acknowledged the order with a nod and promptly departed, a glint in his eyes.

"Master Grey, return to the Daoist Palace. I shall allocate personnel from the Four Halls of the Seven Stars Academy to you. Conduct an exhaustive search across the entirety of the Tian Nan Continent and apprehend any opportunistic wrongdoers."

This directive presented a considerable challenge, and Hui Yuanhong initially felt inclined to refuse. However, under the overwhelming pressure of Zhan Bingtao's dominant aura, he ultimately found himself unable to meet Zhan Bingtao's gaze, accepting the task.