Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 289 - 160: Five Elements Perfected, Stone Essence and Dragon Essence, Mastery over Five Thunders (Double Length)

Chapter 289: Chapter 160: Five Elements Perfected, Stone Essence and Dragon Essence, Mastery over Five Thunders (Double Length)

Xu Guang left Zouchuan Dao.

But the turmoil started because of him only grew more intense.

The Dragon Gate’s bounty rose ever higher, even offering treasures that could threaten the very foundation of the Dragon Gate.

The Jianghu became restless, frantically searching for Xu Guang’s whereabouts.

Before that strange cliff.

The Right Envoy, undercover at Jiufeng Mountain, walked in with a calm expression, looking at the facial features formed on the smooth rock wall and sighing inwardly.

It seems Xu Guang truly angered the Master.

He had come here to meet Nanxuan countless times, but he had always waited for Nanxuan; this was the first time Nanxuan waited for him.

"Greetings, Master."

"How is the investigation I tasked you with?"

The Right Envoy slowly raised his head, finally revealing his complete visage in front of Master Nanxuan.

He... was not from Sword Seal Peak, but... Ning Zhi, head of Chuamen Institute!

Indeed, he was truly extraordinarily deceitful.

Both Lin Zushan and Xu Guang suspected Wan Lingxiao and Yuan Feng of Sword Seal Peak, but no one ever paid attention to him.

For years, he had perfectly hidden his identity; his mind was known to be unparalleled. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Even Xu Guang, before he left Lanshan City that day, said Jiufeng Mountain had a Celestial Destiny Sect cultist, and many doubted this.

Yet, no one ever doubted him, who wasn’t even a core figure at Chuamen Institute.

"This person carries an unparalleled treasure, suspecting it to be the Second-grade Spirit Illumination Fruit."

He meticulously investigated all Xu Guang’s records and gained more understanding about him. The more he studied, the heavier his heart grew. How did someone, unable to make a name in the military, undergo a transformation after going to Qingshuo County?

Researching ancient texts revealed only a few such treasures.

The most likely was the Spirit Illumination Fruit Position of Second-grade Spirit Illumination Realm; otherwise, the change in Xu Guang’s alien body was inexplicable.

"Spiritual Light!?"

The facial features revealed by Master Nanxuan showed distinct contortion — envy, jealousy, and greed.

"From all previous investigations, though this person has no relatives, he has a fatal weakness; he values emotion!"

"He has a close relationship with Jiang Zi Yun and Shen Muyu, but these two have complex backgrounds and are difficult to maneuver. Yet, I discovered someone who might draw Xu Guang out. This person might also know the reason for Xu Guang’s current state."

Without waiting for Nanxuan to continue asking, Ning Zhi spoke.

"It’s the Old Li, who fled together with Xu Guang from Taizhou. Before leaving, Xu Guang arranged for him to stay at Wanhua Peak; perhaps... we can find a way to capture this person..."

The twisted features of Master Nanxuan finally relaxed somewhat.

"I’ll leave this matter to you."

Ning Zhi’s face showed bitterness, knowing there was no escape from such a task.

Old Li’s temperament was almost like a tortoise, having planted a few acres at Wanhua Peak, rarely leaving the house. Trying to capture someone within Jiufeng Mountain, especially under Master Fuqing’s watchful eye... was indeed troublesome.

That Fuqing was truly obstinate; Xu Guang had already renounced his sect, yet he protected those left at Jiufeng Mountain by Xu Guang everywhere, not only taking Xu Guang’s disciple Du Shizhen under his wing for personal tutelage but also shielding Old Li and others of Xu Guang’s old associates.

He even suspected if there was an illicit affair between them!

...

Yuan Feng, as an Elder at the Second Shedding True Realm of Sword Seal Peak, held a high position there.

Upon his death, he was naturally buried within Sword Seal Peak.

Jin Qishan stood before Yuan Feng’s grave, bowing silently, a hint of shame on his face.

"Elder brother, do you regret it?"

Master Fuqing’s cool voice came from behind him.

Jin Qishan turned, restraining his emotions, his face expressionless as he looked at Master Fuqing.

Master Fuqing was indifferent to his demeanor, placing three sticks of incense emitting blue smoke before Yuan Feng’s grave.

"Yuan Feng was a good person, loyal to Jiufeng Mountain; he shouldn’t have died like this."

"He was killed by Xu Guang!"

Jin Qishan said coldly.

"But Xu Guang was forced by you! Forced by Jiufeng Mountain!"

"Forced? He enjoyed Jiufeng Mountain’s resources to become a Zhenren, yet turned around to kill Jiufeng Mountain’s people; do you think that’s right?"

Master Fuqing let out a cold laugh, always confronting Jin Qishan unflinchingly, staring at his eyes, "When did Xu Guang use Jiufeng Mountain’s resources to break into the True Realm? What did he use? Spirit Refining Pool? That was merely the price you paid him the first time."

"From start to finish, you owed him, owed my Wanhua Institute; I hope elder brother can give me an answer for this. My Wanhua Peak has endured silently for many years; an extraordinary talent emerges, yet is he merely a disposable pawn for your Sword Seal Peak?"

"Elder brother, do you still recognize my Wanhua Institute as a part of Jiufeng Mountain?"

Jin Qishan’s expression altered strangely, cold indifference fading, leaving only silent contemplation.

"Yuan Feng’s death should be blamed on your Sword Seal Peak! Elder brother, I hope this isn’t the last time we meet."

After saying this, Master Fuqing turned and left.

All along, she had been enduring, always for the so-called unity of Jiufeng Mountain, but...

Some things should never have happened.

Wanhua Institute has never been an optional part of Jiufeng Mountain.

Jin Qishan remained silent, his gaze slowly resting on Yuan Feng’s tombstone.

From Master Fuqing’s resolute words, he discerned certain clues.

Upon returning to Sword Seal Peak, he canceled all Jiufeng Mountain tasks investigating Xu Guang.

...

In the blink of an eye, dozens of days passed.

After spending one hundred thousand experience points to raise the Martial Artist Profession to Level 20, the enhanced aptitude of Xu Guang succeeded in capturing Earth Cicada that night, Yellow Heaven True Skill commenced.

The Five Elements circulated, five hues of light fluctuated uncertainly, intertwining light and darkness, as the Jade Cicada fluttered its wings, the cycle of Life and Death unfolded.