Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

Quan Xiaotong looked at Han Yu’s expression of wanting to speak but holding back.

That’s right, this guy had brought someone back again.

And each person he brought was stronger than the last.

Recalling how Chasing Soul knelt without hesitation when he first saw the old Daoist.

Quan Xiaotong felt a chill run down his spine; what kind of strong person could make him so afraid?

”Celestial Dao Sect?”

On this side, Quan Xiaotong finally mustered the courage to pull Han Yu aside privately, whispering.

Han Yu nodded and also whispered briefly, and not saying it was better than saying. Once said, it really scared Quan Xiaotong.

”An Elder from Celestial Dao Sect?”

So, Han Yu had brought back someone high-ranking from the Celestial Dao Sect?

”Can I talk with him?”

Quan Xiaotong suppressed his astonishment, swallowed, quickly organized his thoughts, and then asked quietly.

Before Han Yu could answer, the old Daoist spoke first.

”A virtual position, there’s nothing for you to exchange with me?”

He himself held a nominal Elder position, with a title but no real authority.

There were countless like him in the Celestial Dao Sect, famous but uninvolved in the sect’s affairs.

How could he not know Quan Xiaotong’s intentions, but the old Daoist was here to refine Dao seeds, interested only in Han Yu or matters related to them.

”Then what’s the use of bringing him back...”

Quan Xiaotong lamented quietly in disappointment but was stopped midway by Chasing Soul’s frantic gestures.

Their Elder might have a nominal position, but his strength was unquestionably real.

He could hear Quan Xiaotong’s mutterings, so how could the opposite side not?

”Don’t court death!”

Chasing Soul signaled madly, thanks to Mo Xiuwen’s enhancement, his signaling was now extremely vivid.

The old Daoist’s presence alone was incredibly terrifying, far beyond any level of the Divine Platform Realm.

That could only be above the Divine Platform...

Is such a person someone you can mutter about?

Han Yu might not mind, but we can’t!

This time they had somewhat of an agenda to tend to, first and foremost, Quan Xiaotong needed the positions of the tactical map.

In the large sand table in the hall, additional red dots appeared, along with Han Yu’s four, making it densely packed.

The sand table’s layout seemed to be getting clearer, yet Quan Xiaotong still appeared perplexed.

”This isn’t a good thing.”

The clearer the layout, the more complete the array becomes.

This isn’t a duel between the Central Continent and the Yama Hall, it’s Yama Hall’s one-sided scheming against the Central Continent.

The two were not on the same level; clarity actually put the Central Continent at a disadvantage.

”Most sects in the Cultivator Realm have joined the search, and the earth and sky spirits you requested are being searched for. Hopefully, both will have progress soon.”

Quan Xiaotong sighed heavily, whether it’s locating the array nodes or enhancing Han Yu’s strength, both are crucial to the Central Continent.

If a method to stop Yama Hall isn’t found soon, the least they can do is enhance Han Yu’s strength.

Upon mentioning this, Han Yu remembered another matter; hadn’t he previously coaxed the Celestial Secret Tower?

Did they come?

”They did.”

Quan Xiaotong’s expression relaxed slightly when mentioning this, appearing a bit peculiar.

He didn’t know how Han Yu managed to convince the entire Celestial Secret Tower to come, but with their participation, the disciples searching outside could now be accompanied by members from the Celestial Secret Tower.

Whether they significantly aided the search progress or not, as long as they could guide towards fortune and avoid calamity, it was good.

”That’s good.”

Han Yu nodded; these oracles indeed had some professional skills and could be useful, which was a good thing.

”Do you have any more of those Pills?”

It was rare for Quan Xiaotong to urge about such matters, making Han Yu a bit surprised.

”I’m prompting on behalf of the sect leaders and Elders.”

Quan Xiaotong sighed lightly, sect leaders had been continually asking not only from the Nine Sects, but from other major sects as well.

The effects of the Pills had been witnessed by all; moreover, there were three living examples displayed before them. Naturally, they were intrigued.

”Tomorrow is the third day.”

Han Yu hinted, believing that with Quan Xiaotong’s intellect, it wouldn’t be difficult to discern the implication.

”I understand.”

Quan Xiaotong nodded with deep meaning.

One Pill every three days was not bad news for him.

If each one enhanced power, it would be a significant boon to the Central Continent.

Thinking about it, he even didn’t want Han Yu to go out.

”If it really doesn’t work, just stay here quietly. I’m afraid you’ll end up getting into trouble.”

If it weren’t for fearing it’d be too mushy, he would’ve said he’s the treasure of Central Continent.

”If you really stay here, with your unlucky streak, this place might not last long.”

The Artifact Spirit sneered in the Sea of Consciousness.

Han Yu really couldn’t argue with this since his misfortune was like a gust of wind.

It’s indescribable.

No one knows whether accidents or misfortune come first.

Moreover, if he stays in one place for too long, it does seem like something tends to happen.

In the past, even if something big happened, it was limited to those things in Central Continent.

Now it’s different, any accident would likely involve Yama Hall.

”It’s better not, you know exactly what I’m like.”

Han Yu’s mouth twitched, as admitting he was a Plague God wasn’t a pleasant feeling.

This...

Quan Xiaotong seemed to remember Han Yu’s many oddities, and it wasn’t good to scheme like this.

The old Daoist perhaps found it boring inside, so he couldn’t help but call out to Han Yu.

”It’s too dull here, I’m uncomfortable staying.”

So, did the old Daoist want to leave?

”Going out for a walk.”

Being naturally capricious, the old Daoist could come suddenly and leave suddenly, and even when a small Celestial Chasm appeared in the hall, he ignored everyone’s astonishment and simply walked in.

Then he was gone, leaving behind ten pitiful souls.

The ten cultivators felt abandoned, first by Su Xiaoxiao and now even a prominent figure forgot about them.

”Mr. Han, are we really that insignificant?”

”Don’t worry, it’s not your fault.”

Han Yu gritted his teeth in comfort.

The old Daoist said he was going out for a walk, but it really was just a walk.

He didn’t go far, remaining in the Eastern Territory or hadn’t completely left New Sea Stone City.

Coincidentally, a Celestial Wave Crossing sailed by above, and he happened to spot it.

Neither Celestial Dao Sect nor Yama Hall had ever seen such a unique auxiliary tool, and the old Daoist was intrigued.

Following the trajectory of the Celestial Wave Crossing, he found his way to Old Sea Stone City.

The hovering ship was descending, connecting with another moored ship.

Soon, cultivators appeared, continually moving things out from the descending ship, along with various gadgets the old Daoist couldn’t comprehend.

He could recognize Spirit Stones, unique to Central Continent.

But those iron lumps in the hands of the cultivators were intriguing, and seeing their careful manner, they must be extraordinary.

The old Daoist’s curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to take a closer look, subtly moving his body, his presence seemingly becoming void.

”They won’t see me within ten breaths!”

Like invoking Heavenly decree, the old Daoist instantly flew into the ship’s cabin.

The surrounding cultivators truly paid him no heed, allowing him to wander in undisturbed.

Inside the cabin, everything emptied out fell into his sight, sparking even more curiosity.

The strange mechanisms were dazzling, and one could feel the influence of Spirit Stones.

”Interesting, a unique method of artifact refining.”

Whether Magical Artifact, Magical Treasure, or Spiritual Treasure, they all inherently involve cultivators.

But these things before him, ignoring their power, seemed entirely detached from cultivators’ involvement.

Doesn’t that mean these alternative Magical Artifacts? Magical Treasures can be manipulated without cultivators?

Yama Hall’s artifact refining techniques, which Celestial Dao Sect has seen, indeed display some unprecedented peculiarities.

Combining subsidiary Divine Techniques with artifact refining techniques to create various special Spiritual Treasures can sometimes achieve unexpected goals.

Yet still, they can’t escape cultivators’ influence, depending on their strength.

The weak can’t fully unleash Spiritual Treasures’ power, whereas the strong can but find them cumbersome.

The strong don’t need these at all.

Unless the Spiritual Treasures are exceptionally unique!

This has been the awkward position of the art of artifact refining all along.

Such awkwardness seems to be universal, whether in Central Continent, Yama Hall, or Celestial Dao Sect.

The more transcendent one is, the more redundant their Magical Treasures and Spiritual Treasures become.

Imagining wielding a Spiritual Treasure and dominating the battlefield is nearly impossible.

The old Daoist criticizes while repeating his antics, strolling undisturbed inside the cabin.

He walked to the end and saw a busy figure.