Volume 1, Chapter 507 – Innate Sage Eyes

“As long as those at the absolute peak still live, the Nine Provinces will not fall into chaos.”

Hearing those words, Shi Lan subconsciously lifted her head and looked at the sky. From Tong Yuan’s words, it was not hard to tell that those at the absolute peak in this world were not much better off than he was now.

The only thing capable of doing this was undoubtedly the Heavenly Dao.

What the Heavenly Dao was doing was clearly meant to reclaim source power and replenish the world’s origin.

“Is there any way to remedy it? I still have some immortal medicines that can extend one’s lifespan.”

After all, they had known each other for a time, and Tong Yuan had given her quite a bit of guidance. Watching him die of old age right before her eyes, Shi Lan could not quite bear it.

The immortal medicines in the Qiongluo Realm were not of especially high grade, but within that immortal mountain estate the system had rewarded her, there were a few ninth-rank immortal roots that were of great use even to Supremes.

“There is no need. Even if my lifespan were extended, there would no longer be any chance for me to attain the Dao in this life. It would only be a waste.”

Tong Yuan shook his head slightly. What was taken from Heaven would be returned to Heaven. Such was the will of Heaven.

“Heaven’s will cannot be defied. Besides, one should not live merely to cling to life and pursue longevity. My life has already been enough. I ask for nothing more.”

“Master, there must be a turning point in this. Heaven always leaves a way out!”

Zhao Yun was clearly unwilling to give up. Rising to his feet, he removed his battle armor and strode toward the hall entrance.

“I’ve heard that in the farthest west of the Nine Provinces, there is a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth. It can reverse yin and yang and remake heaven and earth. I’ll go find it for you right now. Once I bring it back, your lifespan will naturally be secure!”

Watching Zhao Yun walk toward the hall entrance, Tong Yuan said nothing. He took a single step, and in an instant he was already behind Zhao Yun. Reaching out, he pressed a hand to the back of Zhao Yun’s neck. In his aged, slightly clouded eyes, a thread of divine light overflowed.

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Thud…

Zhao Yun had no chance to react at all. His body instantly went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.

Shi Lan silently watched the scene. She could understand Tong Yuan’s actions to some extent. Even if such a treasure truly existed, how could it be found just because one wished to find it? With chaos about to erupt across the Nine Provinces, if Zhao Yun left now, whether he would return alive was still very much in question.

“Your disciple is truly commendably filial.”

A faint chuckle rang out through the empty hall. At some unknown point, a burly old man eight feet tall had appeared at Tong Yuan’s side. His face was extremely aged and full of wrinkles, and his snow-white hair hung in disordered strands behind him.

The instant this man appeared, a chill rose uncontrollably between Shi Lan’s skin and bones. A deathly Supreme pressure spread through the air.

The feeling was astonishingly similar to what she had felt when she first saw the corpse of the Guiyun Sword Emperor in the Boundless Demon Domain. The old man before her did not seem like a living person at all. He was more like a corpse, his blood and qi dried up, scarcely giving off any sign of life.

But there was no doubt that he was a terrifying Supreme, perhaps not even weaker than the Sword Emperor.

“Zilong’s nature is far too kind. In the troubled age that is about to come, if no one protects him, I fear not even his bones will be left behind.”

Staring at Zhao Yun on the ground, Tong Yuan could not help sighing.

“The little strength left in this ruined body of mine may perhaps protect him a while longer.”

The old man at the side dragged his death-filled body over to Zhao Yun, crouched down beside him, and examined him for a moment before shaking his head slightly.

“His talent is acceptable, but it still isn’t enough.”

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At that, disappointment flashed through Tong Yuan’s eyes.

“It seems this child lacks the fortune.”

The old man rose to his feet. When his gaze swept to Shi Lan at the side, it abruptly halted, and divine light surged in his eyes.

“This girl is qualified!”

That divine light seemed to shine straight into the depths of Shi Lan’s soul, awakening an aura hidden unimaginably deep within her.

“I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Senior.” Tong Yuan shook his head. “Miss Shi Lan is indeed astonishingly talented, but unfortunately she is not from the Nine Provinces. She is a visitor from beyond this domain. I’m afraid she cannot bear it, and would suffer backlash.”

“We are all descendants of Yan and Huang. Why divide inside from outside?”

The old man shook his head slightly. There was a trace of warmth in the way he looked at Shi Lan.

“She has Yanhuang blood in her?!”

Tong Yuan lost his former calm at once. His face filled with astonishment, and he hurriedly focused his senses on her.

After a long while, his brows furrowed tightly.

“I did not sense even the slightest trace of Yanhuang blood.”

“Her bloodline comes from another domain, but her soul belongs to Yanhuang. My eyes do not make mistakes.”

With that, the old man walked toward Shi Lan. His aura was one of twilight and decay, yet his steps were vigorous.

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“Girl, I want to give you a great fortune. Do you want it or not?”

Shi Lan had yet to make sense of what was happening before her. Full of confusion, she looked toward Tong Yuan.

“Who is this Senior?”

For Tong Yuan to address him as Senior, this old man’s seniority must be terrifyingly high.

“This is Senior Xiang. Even if you’ve only been in this world a short time, you’ve surely heard his title before…”

“Why speak in circles?”

Tong Yuan was interrupted halfway through by the old man. He looked straight at Shi Lan and spoke flatly.

“I am a man of Chu. My surname is Xiang, my given name is Ji, and my style name is Yu. Before the Great Han was founded, I was known as the Overlord of Western Chu.”

By the time she heard “the Overlord of Western Chu,” Shi Lan was already stunned. From the moment she had arrived in this world, she had gathered a great deal of information about it.

And according to that information, Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu, had been defeated in the struggle between Chu and Han and had ultimately taken his own life.

It had already been more than a hundred thousand years since the Great Han established its rule. Even if Xiang Yu had not died back then, he should not have been able to live to this day.

Seeing the look on Shi Lan’s face, Xiang Yu guessed some of the questions in her heart. But the past was gone, and he had no wish to explain further. In terms of cultivation and battle strength, even if ten Liu Ji were tied together, they would still not be able to withstand a single exchange from him. He had been defeated by the Heavenly Dao, not by Liu Ji.

“Senior Xiang, I cannot accept rewards without merit. We met only by chance, so why do you want to bestow such a fortune on me?”

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This sudden opportunity did not make Shi Lan feel pleasantly surprised. Instead, it left her baffled. She had never believed that pies would simply fall from the sky.

“Because your talent is rare across all ages. You may one day stand above the nine heavens.”

A trace of bone-deep hatred surfaced in Xiang Yu’s eyes.

“At the decisive battle between Chu and Han, Heaven’s blade descended upon me. I had no choice but to feign death and hide myself from the world. Unwilling to submit to destiny, I sought to go against Heaven, but in the end I was utterly defeated. Now I no longer have the power to remain in the mortal world and am about to descend to the Yellow Springs, yet I still cannot let it go!”

“As long as you agree, then if one day you can stand at the summit of the cosmos and shatter the Heavenly Dao of this world, I will give you a pair of Innate Sage Eyes, helping you see through all the myriad laws of the world and comprehend life, death, and reincarnation!”

At this moment, Xiang Yu seemed almost possessed by obsession. He grew more and more agitated.

“And you are not a native being of this world, so you are not bound by the Heavenly Dao. Doing this would be effortless for you!”

“I am not fortunate enough to receive such a gift.”

Without any hesitation, Shi Lan shook her head slightly. From beginning to end, her state of mind had remained calm. A Supreme’s good fortune held little attraction for her, let alone when it was also a karmic entanglement.

Shattering the Heavenly Dao of a great world was not something that could be done with a few casual words. That would be an overwhelming karmic debt.

She was only a passerby in this world. She had no wish to involve herself in such a confrontation with the Heavenly Dao. As for what the future held, no one could predict it.

Xiang Yu was taken aback for a moment, thinking Shi Lan did not understand how precious this fortune was.

“Do you know what Innate Sage Eyes are?! This is the gateway to sagehood! Aside from its many miraculous properties, it is also the gate to a realm above Supremes!”