I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1291 - 789: Top-grade Spirit Stone, Gathering Strength (Part 2)

Within this assembly of mighty experts, numerous individuals are renowned across the Heavenly Origin Great World, their fame resounding as elite Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators who command awe everywhere.

One could assert that every single one present wields enough power to found their own sect and rise as a dominant force all by themselves.

Yet right now, a tense air hangs over the grand hall.

All eyes fix on a glowing light screen at the hall's heart, faces etched with solemnity.

The screen displays the current state of Zhou Tian City.

"Ladies and gentlemen, here's the view of Zhou Tian City at present; I captured it from the skies above with a Memory Stone."

The grave-faced middle-aged man in the Thunder Magic Robe, who had hurried to Zhou Tian City after a distress call, declared.

He clutched a radiant Crystal Stone in his grip, which projected the light screen into the air.

"A enigmatic powerhouse sliced Zhou Tian City apart from the sky, shattering the array entirely; from the Gongsu Family's Clan Leader down to regular Golden Core Realm experts, every one of them fell to that hidden assailant's blade."

Gazing at the enormous sword scar that stretched across all of Zhou Tian City on the display, shock flickered in the eyes of everyone gathered in the hall.

"Master Lei, can you confirm that a lone sword strike created this mark?"

A burly figure questioned in disbelief.

"I initially found it hard to accept too, but after questioning plenty of Zhou Tian City's inhabitants, they all recounted the identical tale. Some among them were Primordial Spirit Realm powerhouses, so I'm confident it's accurate," the grave middle-aged man responded with utmost gravity.

The hall plunged into quiet once more.

Should this event prove factual, it spells a monumental crisis.

No surprise that Master Lei called this elders' gathering right after arriving back.

Such a staggering incident had unfolded.

With Zhou Tian City fallen and the Gongsu Family—one of the Thirty-Six Upper Clans—overthrown, their downfall is now inevitable.

Even more alarming, the feat of cleaving Zhou Tian City in two via one sword, leaving a gash miles long.

Such devastating force eludes even their grasp.

How could the Gongsu Family have crossed paths with a being of this caliber?

"Everyone, this isn't the gravest aspect." The grave middle-aged man continued at that point, "I fear the shadowy figure who ravaged Zhou Tian City is most probably that Evil Demon from decades past!"

"What's this Evil Demon from decades ago?" One figure inquired, puzzled.

But others' faces twisted sharply, and they pressed urgently: "Master Lei, do you have proof that the attacker was indeed the Evil Demon from back then?"

Hearing this, the rest shuddered as well.

Memories of that cataclysmic episode from decades before flooded back.

"It's merely my theory."

The grave middle-aged man gestured, summoning an illusion into the air.

The illusion wore a dark cloak and a bizarre Ghost Face Mask, its demeanor serene like still water, utterly detached.

This image had been drawn out by the grave middle-aged man via the Soul Searching Technique, pulled from the recollections of cultivators who had lingered opportunistically in Zhou Tian City.

"From what Zhou Tian City's dwellers remember, this is the veiled powerhouse who assaulted the city, slaying multiple Primordial Spirit Realm Gongsu Family members.

His attire matches exactly that of the killer who sneaked into Zhou Tian City years prior and took down Lao Qi from the Gongsu Family.

Through our long-term probes, that killer strongly appears as one guise of the Evil Demon from that era.

Besides, we've long known the Evil Demon harbors a profound vendetta against the Gongsu Family.

His involvement would explain everything.

How else could the Gongsu Family draw such a horrifying foe?"

Viewing the illusion conjured by the grave middle-aged man alongside his hypothesis, the mighty figures' faces registered profound disturbance.

In particular, those who fought in the conflict years ago, upon noting the illusion's gaze, their own eyes gleamed with fierce intensity.

So alike, incredibly alike!

The illusion's stare bears an uncanny resemblance to the Evil Demon's from those days.

"If it's truly the Evil Demon of old, hasn't his strength surged far too fast? Has he perhaps reached the Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit already?"

A figure uttered in astonishment.

From the Holy Alliance's records, during the clash decades back, the Evil Demon had freshly passed the Primordial Spirit Tribulation to enter that realm.

By all reason, regardless of his exceptional gifts, progressing from Primordial Spirit Initial Realm to Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit in mere decades should be out of reach.

"This Evil Demon defies ordinary measures; be it a Magical Treasure or his personal might that sundered Zhou Tian City, it changes nothing—we have to approach it with extreme vigilance," the grave middle-aged man affirmed.

"On that note, lately this old fellow has detected someone employing Calculation Skill to probe into Heavenly Prison's affairs; might it be that Evil Demon?"

Suddenly, a nearly bald elder with sparse hair interjected, as if struck by a recollection.

"Someone divining Heavenly Prison's status, Prison Hall Master—are you positive?" the grave middle-aged man queried swiftly.

"Yes, that individual's Calculation Skill was profoundly elusive, and without the Heavenly Prison's Artifact Spirit alerting me, even I might have missed it," the nearly bald elder confirmed with a nod.

"That fits. Lately, Heavenly Prison holds few captives, mainly those tied to that Evil Demon seized over ten years ago; previously, none risked divining it, so this ties directly to that Evil Demon too."

"Does this signal the Evil Demon's actual comeback?"

"Highly probable!"

At these words, silence enveloped the hall again.

If the Ghost Face Masked Man who tore through Zhou Tian City is really the Evil Demon of yesteryear.

This ranks as the most dire tidings they could receive.

It signifies that in just decades, that Evil Demon has evolved from nascent Primordial Spirit to a stage that forces even them to quake.

Though their vast cultivation wisdom deems it unlikely.

They recall how, soon after surviving the Primordial Spirit Tribulation, the Evil Demon slipped away unscathed from an encirclement by ten Five Tribulation Primordial Spirits of Human Race and Demon Clan alike.

He even struck back, eliminating a Five Tribulation Demon King from the Demon Clan.

Hence, they concede it might not be wholly unattainable.

"What's our next move?" Another figure shattered the hush to ask.

"I suggest alerting the Demon Clan to this development. Since this Evil Demon is sly beyond measure and has reemerged with ironclad confidence, our Holy Alliance alone may fall short.

The Demon Clan shared in the old strife, and they can't sit idle now."

"Teaming up with the Demon Clan, harnessing both races' power to eliminate the Evil Demon, could work," a figure agreed with a nod.

The rest, upon mention of allying with the Demon Clan, wore uneasy looks.

Still, eyeing the sword scar dominating the central screen over Zhou Tian City, they held their tongues at first, eventually nodding assent.

"We also need to monitor Heavenly Prison's detainees closely, lest that Evil Demon launches a surprise assault. Our intel shows he's skilled in aura-disguising methods, a threat we can't ignore."

"Rest easy, with me standing guard, even a Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit won't breach Heavenly Prison's barriers lightly," the nearly bald elder boasted assuredly.

"Furthermore, we can't merely react; we must hunt actively for that Evil Demon's whereabouts..."

Plan upon plan emerged and got debated among the elite assembly.

As a premier power in the Heavenly Origin Great World, the Holy Alliance's resources were immense without question.

Quickly, plots aimed at Lu Qing took shape, and the full Holy Alliance swung into action.

The following day, a Flying Boat launched from Human Race lands, venturing into Demon Clan territory.

Ere long, unrest rippled through the Demon Clan as well.

Meanwhile, Lu Qing stayed oblivious and indifferent to these stirrings, devoting himself wholly to cultivation within an underground cavern.

He was well aware the Holy Alliance would respond inevitably.

Yet for him, bolstering his strength took precedence above all now.

Against supreme power, schemes and shadows fade like mist before a gust.

Thus, he persisted in his subterranean practice.

Days flowed on, until at last he felt the stir of another breakthrough.