I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1222 - 750: Difficult Breakthrough and Ambush!

"I only arrived a few days before you did," Mo Tushan remarked.

Upon hearing those words, the Peach Fairy felt a sudden jolt in her heart.

She had assumed her predecessor had achieved the breakthrough a mere day or perhaps half a day prior; she never imagined it had actually been several days earlier.

She recalled that Mo Tushan had opted for the trial of the physical body.

To reach the fifth gate with such speed made it difficult to fathom the extent to which his physical form had been tempered.

This direct descendant of the Black and White Temple possessed a level of power that far exceeded her expectations.

"Brother Tushan’s cultivation is truly profound; this little sister is filled with immense admiration."

A look of genuine respect flickered across the Peach Fairy’s features.

"It is a minor achievement; the initial gates of this trial path are not particularly challenging," Mo Tushan replied with composure. "Fairy, since our previous pact remains in your mind, I wonder if you have any desire to join me in accomplishing something significant?"

"What sort of significant matter?" the Peach Fairy inquired with an air of indifference.

"I intend to seek out Yu Jian for a duel. Are you interested in coming along?"

"Brother Tushan wishes to challenge Yu Jian?" Initially startled, the Peach Fairy’s expression soon turned hesitant. "Both of you possess cultivation that leaves your peers far behind. What assistance could this little sister possibly offer?"

"Fairy, you are being 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. "Furthermore, you hold a grudge against Qing Xii, do you not?

The Sky-breaking Sword Sect and the Kongming Sect share close ties. It is highly probable that Yu Jian and Qing Xii will navigate the Sword Dao trial path.

It would be ideal for the two of us to combine our strengths and set an ambush for them. If we manage to slay them, it would be a magnificent achievement."

"So, Brother Tushan requires me to help secure the perimeter."

Understanding finally dawned on the Peach Fairy as she listened.

Mo Tushan sought to move against Yu Jian, yet he was wary because the opposition consisted of two Eight Tribulations Primordial Spirits; thus, he desired her partnership.

"Precisely. What are your thoughts, Fairy? I recall that the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal also has a history of enmity with the Kongming Sect. If you seized this chance to wipe out a true lineage genius, it would surely be seen as a great merit for you."

The Peach Fairy felt a stir of interest at his words.

Mo Tushan made a valid point; if she could truly eliminate Qing Xii, a substantial reward would undoubtedly await her upon her return to the Sect.

More importantly, the sheer power Mo Tushan had displayed convinced her that the plan was feasible.

Nevertheless, she did not give her consent immediately, maintaining a look of concern.

"Brother Tushan’s offer is indeed tempting, but this little sister’s priority is still to achieve her breakthrough first. This is the mission the Sect assigned to me, and as you know, I struggled quite a bit with the earlier gates."

"There is no need for haste, Fairy. The trial of the fifth gate allows for a one-year duration. Time is plentiful. Once we have dealt with Yu Jian and Qing Xii, there will be more than enough time to finish your test at your own pace."

"One year..."

The Peach Fairy was well aware of this fact, and for a long moment, she drifted into silence.

Observing her quiet contemplation, Mo Tushan did not pressure her.

Though the woman appeared fragile on the outside,

he was fully aware that she was a formidable individual.

No one who reached the level of a Primordial Spirit Eighth Tribulation was ever truly simple.

He was also privy to the long-standing feuds between the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal and the Kongming Sect.

He was confident that she would succumb to the temptation eventually.

As expected, after a short while, the Peach Fairy seemed to reach a conclusion. She looked up suddenly, a soft smile playing on her lips.

"In that case, this little sister shall go and witness Brother Tushan’s heroic display."

...

"These fellows are already beginning to slaughter one another, just as one would expect."

Within the Immortal Palace, Ming Feng watched the images flickering on the light screen, his expression full of disdain.

"Even after tens of thousands of years, these Human Clan Cultivators still cannot escape their tendency for internal strife.

Can they not fathom why the master purposefully placed a Teleportation Array in the fifth gate that connects to the other paths?"

"They might have realized it, yet they followed this course regardless," the Old Cyan Dragon remarked. "Besides, it is not only Human Clan Cultivators who enjoy infighting. We spiritual beasts and mutant beasts also prey upon one another for the sake of cultivation resources; is that not a common occurrence?"

"Exactly. It is the survival of the fittest through natural selection. Is that not how we survived in the beginning?" the Black Bull added.

It was evident that these three mutant beasts held differing views on the matter.

"Regardless, the master was never fond of such things. Look at Ah Qing earlier; he was entirely focused on unraveling the array, never even glancing at those Transmission Arrays. That is what true firmness of the Dao Heart looks like," Ming Feng said coldly.

"That is a valid point. These people cannot be compared to Ah Qing."

The other two expressed their agreement.

When Lu Qing had previously entered the fifth gate, he had given the Transmission Arrays only a cursory look before dedicating himself to breaking the formation.

He had not utilized those Transmission Arrays to scout the other trial paths.

"Look, the battle is about to commence. I wonder how many will survive this encounter," the Black Bull suddenly noted.

A flicker of excitement appeared in his eyes.

Life in the Immortal Palace was tedious, and such drama provided a rare form of amusement.

Boom!

Within the fifth gate of the Sword Dao path, Yu Jian swung his blade, forcing Mo Tushan to fall back momentarily.

However, his aura was currently erratic; it was clear he had sustained a significant injury.

Meanwhile, in another area, a cloud of pink mist drifted across a large section of the battlefield.

Sword Light flashed in every direction within the smoke, and power surged violently—it was obvious that other powerful figures were locked in combat there as well.

Noticing Yu Jian’s weakened state, Mo Tushan let out a cruel laugh. "As expected of a direct disciple from the Sky-breaking Sword Sect. Even after being struck by my Demon Heaven Blood Palm, you remain standing. But without a moment to recover, how much longer do you think you can hold me off?"

"An evil demon is nothing more than an evil demon, skilled only in cowardly ambushes and lacking in all other regards."

Yu Jian’s face was pale, yet his eyes remained steady and calm.

"Haha! You sanctimonious righteous fools always repeat the same lines. Do not worry; after you fall, I shall refine your skull into a trophy and keep it with me always!"

Mo Tushan’s eyes turned predatory. His entire frame radiated a dark, demonic light as he lunged toward Yu Jian, thrusting a palm forward.

Yu Jian’s robes whipped about under the pressure of the erupting Demonic Qi.

Facing this savage assault, Yu Jian remained unperturbed, meeting the attack with a sword strike of his own.

A sharp, concentrated beam of Sword Light shot forward, slicing into Mo Tushan’s demonic palm.

An explosion thundered through the air, resulting in another stalemate between the two.

"Let us see how long your endurance lasts!"

Mo Tushan’s expression grew icy. He closed the distance, his strikes coming in succession like the relentless waves of a vast ocean.

Against such a terrifying offensive, Yu Jian adopted a defensive strategy, surrounding himself with multiple layers of Sword Light.

He was like a resolute boulder in the midst of a storming sea; no matter how violent the waves, he remained unshaken and steady.

An hour passed in this manner. Mo Tushan’s attacks were relentless, yet he found himself unable to pierce Yu Jian’s guard.

"Is this the best a great direct disciple of the Sky-breaking Sword Sect can do? Hiding away like a turtle in its shell!"

Frustrated by his lack of progress, Mo Tushan bellowed in rage.

Yu Jian remained unmoved, as if he had truly become a stone statue.

He simply unleashed one sword strike after another to neutralize the attacks coming his way, ignoring everything else.

This indifference only fueled Mo Tushan’s fury.

With a surge of will, the faint silhouette of a Demon Tower began to manifest behind him.

"Oh? Are you prepared to stake everything?"

Yu Jian felt the sudden rise of a terrifying momentum, yet his face remained stoic.

With a mere thought, the phantom of a precious sword materialized behind him as well.

A staggering Sword Intent instantly blanketed the entire area.

He continued to slash out, dissolving the incoming pressure while maintaining his focus solely on the duel.

Mo Tushan’s anger reached a boiling point.

Behind him, the shadow of the Demon Tower grew more distinct.

"So, you are ready to go all out?"

Even as the overwhelming pressure mounted, Yu Jian’s composure did not break.

With a surge of intent, the spectral image of a treasure sword rose behind him.