I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1345 - 816: Schemes and Conspiracies, Gathering of All Sides (Part 2)
Previously on I Can See Through All Things' Information...
Spotting a rare clue that might connect to that young man, how could he resist delving deeper?
Whatever schemes the Netherworld Palace might be hatching, it's undeniable that the boy stands as Black and White Temple's fiercest adversary at present—that much is certain.
Even if the chance is slim, he refuses to overlook it.
With a mere flicker of intent, Mo Cangtian separates a wisp of his Heart and Spirit, slipping into the forehead acupoint of the Demon Slave to seize control of its Primordial Spirit.
"Guide us back to the spot with those arrays."
"As you command, master!"
A handful of Demon Slaves morphed into streaks of black radiance, rocketing upward before activating a space-shifting spell to rush toward a specific location.
The domains of the Heavenly Origin Great World span immense distances; even powerhouses in the Primordial Spirit Realm beyond Five Tribulations require substantial effort to traverse them.
After several days, the group of Demon Slaves descended over an expansive ancient woodland.
"Master, the arrays we found earlier lie directly below this forest."
"Excellent, descend now, but mask your presence, avoid triggering those arrays, and approach as near as possible."
Mo Cangtian directed from within the Demon Slave's Primordial Spirit.
"Understood, master."
The Demon Slaves plunged earthward, unleashing an Earth Element Magic Treasure that allowed them to burrow into the soil.
Yellowish glows emanated from the Earth Element Magic Treasure, carrying the Demon Slaves far beneath the surface.
At last, they halted after burrowing a thousand miles into the depths.
"Master, the arrays are just up ahead." The Demon Slave reported with deference.
"To think it's concealed this far underground." Mo Cangtian expressed some astonishment.
Regardless of whether the boy lurks inside those arrays, the sheer depth and potency of such formations signal something extraordinary.
Concealed in the Demon Slave's Primordial Spirit, Mo Cangtian extended a thread of Divine Thought to stealthily probe the array's energies upfront, gauging if he could shatter them.
Yet soon enough, a jolt of surprise hit him.
These formations boast profound complexity; despite his Unity Realm Stage prowess, he couldn't unravel their secrets.
Directing the Demon Slave to shift vantage points, he abruptly detected a particular array pattern, causing his heart to quake.
"This is an array pattern from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm? No doubt about it—this has to be where the boy is hiding!"
Sensing the contour of that array pattern, a wave of exhilaration crashed over Mo Cangtian.
Over the past hundreds of thousands of years, the Returning Ruins Secret Realm had unlocked thrice.
Barring the initial opening, Black and White Temple sent disciples into the realm during the subsequent two instances.
Although entrants like Mo Tushan from the third venture all met their end inside without yielding valuable insights.
The participants from the most recent entry, however, did retrieve fragments of knowledge from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
Among them were array patterns noted down by disciples navigating Array Channels.
Mo Cangtian had thoroughly examined those array patterns, and now he recognized several in the present formations that closely mirrored those from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
"The boy claimed the legacy of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm; these patterns must stem from his handiwork!"
Mo Cangtian's spirit raced with fervor.
After an exhaustive pursuit spanning ages, unearthing a lead on his foe filled him with uncontainable thrill.
Still, once the initial rush subsided, Mo Cangtian swiftly regained his composure.
Though he had pinpointed the boy's sanctuary, charging in recklessly at this juncture would be unwise.
The surging might of these arrays could obliterate these scant Demon Slaves on contact.
Moreover, per Luo Yuantian's accounts, the boy's strength has ballooned to terrifying heights, rendering him virtually unbeatable across the Heavenly Origin Great World.
Even supposing he breached the arrays, a lone Divine Thought Avatar wouldn't suffice against such a rival.
"Withdraw for now and plan ahead."
After mulling it over, Mo Cangtian settled on a course.
He promptly ordered the Demon Slaves to suppress their auras, steering clear of detection, and silently ascended to the surface.
As the Demon Slaves burst into streams of light and ascended, Mo Cangtian cast a final glance at the earth below, his gaze brimming with venomous resolve.
"Boy, hiding under the Great World's Heavenly Dao safeguards won't save you—I'll make you taste the depths of true hopelessness!"
In the blink of an eye, the Demon Slaves invoked the space-shifting technique and vanished into the heavens.
"Brother Yu Jian, it's been ages; you've truly advanced your cultivation."
In the Sky-breaking Sword Sect, Qing Xii gazed at Yu Jian, absent for years, her face alight with pleasure.
"Same to you, Junior Sister—you've entered the Nine Tribulation Realm as well." Yu Jian grinned.
Qing Xii shook her head: "I'm nowhere near your level, brother; I've only just crossed that threshold, while you're nearing Nine Tribulations Perfection, right?"
"I've merely hit Great Success; the Perfect Realm is still distant." Yu Jian responded.
"That's already remarkable— in so little time, brother, you've climbed to this height; plenty of Nine Tribulations seniors in your sect can't match you."
"I credit it to the boons from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm; without them, I wouldn't have advanced so far." Yu Jian reflected with a sigh.
Qing Xii echoed the sentiment: "True enough; without the Sword Intent grasped in the Sword Dao trial channel, I couldn't have surged into the Nine Tribulations so swiftly."
The pair had ascended to the eighth level in the Sword Dao Channel of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm.
Though failing the ultimate trial, they reaped immense rewards, profoundly enriching their Sword Dao foundations.
Back at their sects, they dove into closed-door practice.
Leveraging those epiphanies, they shattered their bottlenecks and embraced the Ninth Tribulation.
Merely invoking the Returning Ruins Secret Realm plunged them into quiet reflection.
After some time, Qing Xii inquired: "Brother Yu Jian, what cultivation stage do you reckon that gentleman has attained by now?"
Even unnamed, Yu Jian instantly knew her subject.
"Hard to say." Yu Jian sighed, "That gentleman defies all logic; back then, his realm lagged behind ours, yet his might delved into realms too profound to fathom, defying evaluation."
"Quite so—even today, we probably couldn't endure one strike from him." Qing Xii murmured with a soft sigh.
Having now attained Nine Tribulations in the Primordial Spirit Realm, memories flooded back of Lu Qing decimating Mo Tushan in the Physical Body channel like a divine being.
Qing Xii's core still trembled at the thought.
She realized that despite her own formidable leaps in power, she paled utterly before that gentleman.
Particularly now that he secured the Returning Ruins Secret Realm's inheritance, who could predict the pinnacle of his strength?
Contemplating Lu Qing, a fleeting weariness settled over these two peerless prodigies from premier sects.
The elation from their breakthroughs waned considerably.
"Incidentally, Brother Yu Jian, are you aware why the Sword Master summoned my master here?"
Soon after, Qing Xii recalled and posed the question.
"No clue on my end." Yu Jian shook his head.
In truth, he shared the confusion.
While Kongming Sect and Sky-breaking Sword Sect enjoy solid ties, a Unity Realm Stage figure's visit carries weight, seldom involving direct entry into another's domain.
Yet the Sword Master had unusually beckoned that elder to Sky-breaking Sword Sect for vital discussions, which struck him as odd.
Was it possible other sects harbored nefarious designs once more?
Yu Jian entertained various theories but remained baffled, choosing to shelve his musings for the moment.
Luckily, the Sword Master and Qing Xii's master wrapped up their talks without much delay.
Not long thereafter, they stepped out of the meeting chamber.
"Qing Xii, come along; I'll show you around outside."
Qing Xii's master, the woman in white robes, declared.
"Yu Jian, you join Mr. Lin as well."
The Sword Master interjected then.
"Me too?" Yu Jian blinked in surprise.
"Indeed, follow Mr. Lin's lead closely and show proper respect."
"Yes, Sword Master."
Though questions swirled in Yu Jian's mind, obedience to the Sword Master's decree was absolute, so he bowed in assent.
"Brother Yu Jian's joining us?" Qing Xii beamed, "Master, where to for our outing?"
"Heavenly Origin Great World."