Chapter 710
Chapter 710: Trouble
Translator: YHHH Editor: X, TYZ
It was an old well that was covered in lifelike, ornate carvings of auspicious beasts . Two prominent words, "subdue demons", were written on its side using cinnabar . The words sported an unrestrained calligraphic style, was seemingly written with a fine brush, and had an otherworldly feel to it . Having withstood the test of time, the well was in a desolate state, and the once bright red cinnabar had since dulled .
Five elemental energy stupas, each representing one of the five elements, stood around the ancient well . The spanking new stupas contrasted sharply with the ruins they were erected in . Like lighthouses, lights of different colours shone atop these structures .
The five elemental lights were aimed downwards to create a complete five elemental energy ring .
The five different elemental energies coexisted in harmony, shining unceasingly .
A bone-piercing cold churned sluggishly at the well's opening . It's depth was so great that the bottom of the well could not be seen . Deep inside, the faint outline of a being could be seen .
A group of people approached the well . Leading them was Hong Rongyan, and Master Shao walked by his side .
Hong Rongyan gently asked, "What do you think of this place, Master Shao?"
Master Shao looked composed, but his mind was in turmoil . He took a deep breath and spoke, "I wasn't expecting you to find such a precious location . " .
He walked up to the well's edge and observed the rolling white fog . Unable to contain his surprise, he declared, "What an amazing well! Sealing off the stench of Chi Tong's blood with this well is a stroke of genius . It's no wonder nobody else has gone after the lot of you . To which Cultivation Era sect did this place belong to? How did you find this?" .
Hong Rongyan shook his head, "There are too many sects to know for sure . We found this place purely by chance, and amid the ruins found this Demon-subduing Well . Everything else had already been reduced to rubble . Checking the ancient records turned up nothing about the origins of this well . "
"Relics from the Cultivation Era are truly something else . " Master Shao gushed . Changing the topic, he asked, "Using the well to suppress the essence of Chi Tong's blood while peeling his physical body away using the five elemental energies to extract the divinity within . Is this your plan?"
Hong Rongyan bowed in respect, "Kindly lend us a hand, Master Shao . "
Master Shao was not, "Your plan is already flawless, even I have nothing more to add . "
Hong Rongyan smiled, "We've met with some trouble . "
Master Shao was surprised, "Trouble?"
"The Banner of God . "
Master Shao was momentarily stunned, "Banner of God? Impossible . Chi Tong had abandoned the banner when he severed his karmic ties to achieve reincarnation . "
Hong Rongyan sighed ruefully, "Yeah, that's what the records say as well . Sadly, things are different in reality and this was something even Chi Tong did not expect . His host, Ai Hui, happened to be the new owner of the Banner of God . Through some unknown means, Chi Tong managed to get the banner to protect him once again . "
Hearing the name "Ai Hui" made Master Shao's eyes light up, but the spark was gone in an instant .
Hong Rongyan detected Master Shao's subtle reaction and nodded, "I see you've heard of the Lightning Blade too . Ai Hui is an extremely talented individual, and is easily one of the strongest members of the new generation . It's a pity he met Chi Tong and ended up having his soul devoured and his body taken . The thing is, Ai Hui had cultivated a sword embryo and had a pure, refined mind . Chi Tong's soul was as such damaged in the taking over process, and his body has seen started to fall apart . Sigh, this was supposed to be an optimal opportunity for us, but the Banner of God just had to intervene . "
Master Shao laughed out loud after hearing Hong Rongyan's explanation . "Hahaha, so now you're blocked by the Banner of God? Ai Hui may have been unlucky, but it looks like you guys are even worse off! Hahaha!"
Hong Rongyan nodded, "Indeed, the Banner of God is not something to be trifled with . The fusion elemental energy has worked tirelessly to wear it down but till now it has only shown slight signs of declines . "
Master Shao replied matter of factly, "I'd like to help, but my hands are tied . Besides, the banner has already begun to wear out . You're not long away from breaking through . "
The puppet on Autumn Water's shoulder had an indignant look on its face . It shouted, "Don't play games with us old man!"
Master Shao replied calmly, "Young lady, your mud body cannot withstand much God's Blood . How about I help you with a new one?"
He chuckled, "How about a sand puppet . Maybe a sand puppet will be more suitable . "
Autumn Water could barely tolerate having to exist in a mud puppet . Master Shao's words had unintentionally torn her psychological wounds open, sending her into a state of rage . She shouted, "You're just asking for it aren't you!"
Autumn Water's expressionless eyes suddenly glowed with anger .
"How dare you disrespect Master Shao!"
Hong Rongyan snorted coldly . Autumn Water immediately froze in place, the mud puppet seething with fury .
Master Shao laughed the matter off .
Hong Rongyan said to him, "Please stay and give us some pointers, Master Shao . "
"I'd like to observe some of the Assembly's techniques as well . " Master Shao replied, sounding slightly interested .
As their subordinates brought Master Shao away, Autumn Water spoke in an oddly composed manner . "We don't exactly have any way to make sure he helps . We don't have any information about his granddaughter . "
"Right," Hong Rongyan nodded . "Don't worry, he's interested in both Chi Tong and Ai Hui . He'll give in to temptation and attempt to break Chi Tong down once he joins us . "
The mud puppet was curious, "Master Shao's interest in Chi Tong is expected, but Ai Hui?"
"No idea," Hong Rongyan muttered . "Perhaps there's something special about someone who has managed to cultivate a sword embryo and tame lightning . "
The mud puppet seemed to be buzzing with ideas . "A pity Ai Hui's body is going to be destroyed . Wouldn't it be great if we could forge a God Puppet from his body? Wouldn't it be really powerful?"
Hong Rongyan ignored the mud puppet . The Assembly of Patriarch's attention had been focused on Chi Tong's reincarnation, causing Master Shao's matter to progress terribly slowly .
He rubbed his temples in an attempt to alleviate the growing headache . He had exaggerated when he talked about the Banner of God being weakened . The Banner of God was much more resilient than they had expected . It was giving them considerable trouble .
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