Translator: CinderTL
The reason the Zhou Tian Sect had the Four Symbols True Lord pilot the Flying Boat to deliver the forty-nine elites of the Eight Desolations Dragon Locking Formation was not because of his high cultivation level, but because he possessed the Zhou Tian Sect's strongest escape Mystical Power—Light Traversal.
Extremely fast!
Moreover, this Mystical Power had a grand origin, being a simplified version of a Great Mystic Power.
It was clearly rooted in the Primordial Spirit!
With this Mystical Power, the Four Symbols True Lord's flight speed was incredibly fast, ranking him among the top ten on Blue Star.
Even with Nascent Soul guardians by Li Chunjun's side, he could still move freely.
In addition to his extraordinary flight speed, the Light Traversal Mystical Power also had an ability akin to "distorting space-time."
Of course, the term "distorting space-time" was an exaggeration.
But when this Mystical Power was pushed to its limits, it could make the cultivator's perception of time extremely sharp.
The movement of all things in the world seemed to slow down slightly.
With this peculiar ability, he could rapidly unleash Mystical Powers and Arcane Arts that would normally take longer to cast, achieving a burst effect that was twice or even three times as fast.
At this moment, he was using this method to instantly detonate the Qi stored within his Mystic Treasure, causing his own Qi intensity to reach the level of a Great True Lord, even approaching that of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch in an instant!
"Boom!"
The power of the fifth-tier Primal Chaos Limitless Talisman violently shook under this explosive surge of Qi.
Soon...
Some areas of chaos were already torn apart by streaks of light.
And this was just the beginning.
"Break for me!"
Sensing Li Chunjun's figure seemingly rapidly retreating, the True Lord pushed his Mystical Power to its limits.
Qi far surpassing that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul, and even exceeding that of a late-stage Nascent Soul, transformed into countless streaks of light, recklessly tearing through the chaotic space, instantly riddling it with holes.
Like a blazing sun, carrying boundless radiance, it was about to break through the gloom and illuminate the heavens and earth.
However, just as he locked onto Li Chunjun with his Divine Sense, unleashing his full power and all his techniques...
Everything before him seemed to blur slightly.
Or rather, his Divine Sense lock on Li Chunjun became fuzzy.
In this blur, Li Chunjun's figure seemed on the verge of disappearing from his lock.
Concealment Arcane Art!? Phasing Mystical Power!?
The Four Symbols True Lord realized something, but there was no time to ponder.
Because once Li Chunjun escaped his Divine Sense perception and left this chaotic space where yin and yang were inverted and directions were scrambled, he could immediately activate the Minor Teleportation Talisman to flee the battlefield.
Therefore, his Divine Sense had to remain locked onto Li Chunjun, ensuring that when Li Chunjun attempted to use the Minor Teleportation Talisman, he could use his Divine Sense Mystical Power—Mountain Suppression—to shake Li Chunjun's mind, preventing him from activating the Talisman.
Now, Li Chunjun had somehow managed to begin slipping out of his Divine Sense lock...
Without any hesitation, the Four Symbols True Lord let out a low shout! "Suppress for me!"
In the next moment, his powerful Divine Sense condensed into a single entity, transforming into a towering mountain that crashed into Li Chunjun's mental world with the force of a thunderbolt.
However, just as this Divine Sense-targeting Mystical Power struck Li Chunjun's mental world, he suddenly sensed something.
Li Chunjun's mind...
Was vast and unfathomable! Like a towering mountain or an abyss!
"Impossible!? How could your mind be this powerful!? The Divine Sense that such a mind could unleash... Oh no!"
"Buzz!"
A thunderous roar, like the tolling of a massive bell, suddenly echoed in the mind of the Four Symbols True Lord! It was as if a towering mountain had crashed into an ancient, eternal divine peak, shattering his very being into pieces.
Under the impact of this deafening roar, his thoughts and consciousness went blank, as if he had momentarily lost his will.
It's over!
A backlash!
This was a backlash from his Mystical Powers! When he used the "Mountain Suppression" Mystical Power to crush Li Chunjun's mind, he was struck by the overwhelming force of Li Chunjun's mental strength!
And just as his mind was being overwhelmed, his thoughts nearly paralyzed, a more terrifying realization dawned on him.
The Flying Sword!
Where was Li Chunjun's Flying Sword!?
When he activated the "Mountain Suppression" Mystical Power to lock onto Li Chunjun again, he hadn't detected his Flying Sword! At the brink of life and death, his survival instincts seemed to be pushed to their limits.
In a flash, like a fleeting glimpse, he vaguely realized that at the moment his "Mountain Suppression" Mystical Power erupted, Li Chunjun's Flying Sword had silently closed in within a few miles of him.
No! Not silently!
Although his Flying Sword had been cautious, it couldn't be described as silent in the face of his Divine Sense!
He could have "seen" it.
Even though he had pushed the "Light Speed" Mystical Power to its limit and was in a state of explosive Qi, the Divine Sense he had extended should have still detected that Flying Sword.
He had overlooked it.
It was the Sword Intent! He finally understood.
It was a Sword Intent that could be regarded as a seed of Mystical Powers!
When had the Taixu Sword Sect developed such a powerful method of cultivating Sword Intent?
One that made its presence go unnoticed!
Even impossible to lock onto! This Sword Intent…
How much more terrifying was it compared to the Destruction Sword Intent, or even the Void Sword Intent!?
Unfortunately, by the time he realized this, it was too late.
He could clearly feel an intangible void.
This void was devouring his thoughts and extinguishing his consciousness at an unimaginable speed.
As his mind stabilized slightly, bringing back a sliver of perception…
The corner of his eye seemed to catch a glimpse of a sword light that had pierced through his skull.
"I've lost."
To lose meant only one outcome.
Death.
Death at the hands of a Core Formation cultivator…
No, even one who hadn't yet formed a Golden Core.
And upon reflection, he felt that his loss wasn't unjust.
Reviewing the events, it seemed that Li Chunjun had been planning and designing his demise from the moment he used the Primal Chaos Limitless Talisman.
His words, actions, and methods all pointed to it.
But he, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, had assumed that killing a Core Formation cultivator would be effortless, and he hadn't paid attention.
Even if he hadn't used the "Mountain Suppression" Mystical Power to attack Li Chunjun's mind, causing the backlash, the Flying Sword that had silently closed in within a few miles of him would still have posed a fatal threat.
Perhaps he could have awakened in time to block that Flying Sword.
Or perhaps he couldn't have, leading to the same outcome as now.
But in any case, if Li Chunjun had truly wanted to escape, the Minor Teleportation Talisman would have made it impossible for him to stop him.
"Li Chunjun…"
With a hint of regret, a touch of unwillingness, and…
a trace of admiration.
The consciousness of this Nascent Soul True Lord completely dissipated....
"Level 25 creature slain, experience +5298!"
...
[Life Level: 28 (27015/80000)]
...
"Shh!"
The Scarlet Sky Sword pierced through the skull of the Four Symbols True Lord, almost losing control for a brief moment.
But it quickly stabilized, turned, and flew back into Li Chunjun's hand.
He rubbed his temples.
"Divine Sense Mystical Powers."
He had previously thoroughly researched the information on the Nascent Soul True Lords of various sects while at the Taixu Sword Sect.
The Four Symbols True Lord was renowned for his "Light Traversal" mystical power.
His speed in escape techniques was unmatched on Blue Star.
Additionally, upon advancing to the mid-stage Nascent Soul thirty years ago, he cultivated a mystical power specifically targeting the Divine Sense.
If the Taixu Sword Sect was excluded and speed was factored into the equation, the Four Symbols True Lord's overall strength could be ranked in the upper-middle tier among the eight major immortal sects.
If it weren't for the Primal Chaos Limitless Talisman he possessed, he might not have considered scheming against this Nascent Soul True Lord.
Fortunately, the final outcome satisfied him.
The profound mysteries of life essence and the Great Void Destruction Sword Intent allowed him to execute a decisive strike against this Nascent Soul True Lord.
Otherwise...
He would have had to use another Minor Teleportation Talisman.
"Life Level 28, theoretically equivalent to the mid-stage Primordial Spirit... that is, from a Four Tribulation True Lord to a Six Tribulation True Lord. Although I possess the life level without the corresponding divine abilities, lacking divine abilities doesn't mean I can be easily manipulated."
Li Chunjun thought to himself.
He simply lacked sufficient time to fully unlock his potential.
But that doesn't mean he was useless.
Just like an ordinary person born with immense strength could still kill a master of martial arts.
As long as that ordinary person had enough strength.
Moreover...
"Whoosh!"
Li Chunjun's Divine Sense dispersed, instantly covering over 140 miles!
This time, with the increase in life level, he hadn't yet had the chance to fully digest all the changes that came with the level-up.
Now that the battle was over, he finally had some free time.
While Essence Qi was hard to grasp, the enhancement in Divine Sense brought by his strengthened mind was immediate.
As he activated his Divine Sense, it effortlessly reached 140 miles.
150 miles, 160 miles, 180 miles...
Soon, the limit of his Divine Sense reached 190 miles.
And even after reaching 190 miles, it extended a few more miles before the perception became slightly strained.
"Approximately 194 miles!"
Li Chunjun savored this number.
"Almost equivalent to the limit of an early-stage Nascent Soul!"
His Divine Sense had increased by 66 miles.
Equivalent to a one-third increase.
Especially...
He had a premonition that the reason it only increased to this extent was because he hadn't fully tapped into his own power.
As his cultivation progressed, his Divine Sense would experience another rapid growth.
For example, the next step, the Golden Core realm!
Once he reached the Golden Core realm, his Divine Sense would undoubtedly break the 200-mile barrier, reaching the standard of a mid-stage Nascent Soul.
The strength of Divine Sense represents the strength of the mind, and the power of Sword Intent is closely related to the mind.
Once he truly reached the Golden Core...
With a perfected Sword Intent, ordinary Nascent Souls wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Even mid-stage Nascent Souls would be greatly affected.
Only those late-stage Nascent Soul Great True Lords with minor achievements in Sword Intent and stronger Divine Sense could ensure their safety.
"This time, being able to kill the Four Symbols True Lord was due to his carelessness and the Primal Chaos Limitless Talisman. After reaching the Golden Core realm... I can openly and fairly battle mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators."
At that point...
The promise he made to the Chiyang Sword Sect should also be fulfilled.
As he pondered, Li Chunjun took a step forward and arrived before the corpse of the Four Symbols True Lord.
As for the others, like Kai Yang and the rest, he would wait for Zhou Yuechen and the others to catch up and handle their belongings. But as for this Nascent Soul True Lord...
Before long, Li Chunjun had gathered all the items carried by the Four Symbols True Lord.
Qi Refining cultivators might still leave some resources inconvenient to carry at their residences or hidden in secret locations.
However, for those in the Spirit Refinement Great Realm, a Storage Treasure was a standard possession, and they would carry all their valuables with them.
In the Dao of immortality, personal wealth was paramount.
Creatures driven by self-interest often trusted only themselves.
The Four Symbols True Lord was no exception.
After a thorough inventory, Li Chunjun found that the items were indeed plentiful.
Various materials of considerable value, a significant number of Cultivation Pills, and no fewer than ten Tier 4 Talismans were among the haul.
However, he did not find any Fifth-Tier Talismans.
But...
In Li Chunjun's hand appeared a Mystic Treasure resembling a sandalwood bracelet.
He had seen this treasure mentioned in the records about the Four Symbols True Lord.
It was a top-grade Mystic Treasure painstakingly refined by the Four Symbols True Lord over a century, named the Four Spirits.
Its interior could store one's own Qi, allowing for replenishment when Qi consumption was high.
Such a treasure would be quite useful to him as well.
Thinking of Mystic Treasures, Li Chunjun leaped to the corpse of Kai Yang and took hold of a banner.
The formation banner of the Eight Desolations Dragon Locking Formation.
This banner was of immense value, easily exchangeable for a Fifth-Tier material from the sect.
At this moment, he also sensed something and glanced toward the horizon.
"They've arrived."
(End of the Chapter)
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