The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1449

Chapter 1449: Chapter 1445: Bestowing a Treasure Chapter 1449: Chapter 1445: Bestowing a Treasure “What! The Duke is missing? Yesterday during the great battle, he went to oversee the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, how could he disappear?” Shen Luo exclaimed in surprise.

“We're also at our wits' end, we've already sent people to search the vicinity of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, but there's no news at all,” Lu Huaming said with a face full of anxiety.

“The Duke's cultivation level is profound, he might be held up by some matter, he should be fine. Brother Lu need not worry too much,” Shen Luo reassured.

“I hope that's the case. What brings Big Brother Shen here?” Lu Huaming sighed and asked.

“I'm investigating the fissures on the ground within the city. I asked quite a few people and picked up a situation…” Shen Luo recounted what he had learned to Lu Huaming.

“The Great Tang Dynasty Government has also been investigating those ground fissures, without any clues thus far. The information Daoist friend Shen has gathered is very important; we must inform Master Yuan immediately. Nephew Lu, accompany Friend Shen on this visit,” the Senior Yellow Wood, appearing the most composed, commanded.

“Alright,” Lu Huaming nodded.

Soon, the two men arrived at the Astronomical Bureau and saw National Master Yuan Tiangang, who was standing on a Dharma Platform practicing some sort of spell.

Two individuals with the appearance of disciples stood to the side, one of whom was Li Shu.

Having not seen her for many years, Li Shu had advanced significantly in cultivation; her appearance had not changed much, looking even fuller and more mature than before. Her cultivation progress was notable, having reached the Late Mahayana Stage, not far from the True Immortal Stage.

Shen Luo was secretly astonished; Li Shu's cultivation talents were not that outstanding. That year, the last time they met on Mount Putuo, her cultivation level was merely at the Soul Condensation Stage–she had reached such a realm after more than a century away!

The other individual was a young man in a golden robe, embroidered with nine dragon motifs surprisingly different from the attire of the Great Tang imperial family.

This person had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, an attractive countenance, and occasional flashes of pride in his eyes, indicating he was also a person of high status.

The golden-robed youth's cultivation was not weak; he, too, was a True Immortal being. However, it seemed he had only recently entered the True Immortal Stage, his aura still somewhat unstable.

Lu Huaming saw this scene from a distance and halted his steps.

“Nephew Lu, Friend Shen, you've arrived, come over here,” Yuan Tiangang stopped his spellcasting and called out from afar.

“Yes,” Lu Huaming replied, walking over with Shen Luo.

“Big Brother Shen,” Li Shu's eyes lit up when she saw Shen Luo.

The golden-robed youth by her side caught a glimpse of Li Shu's reaction, his face flickered with an unmistaken shade, and the look he shot towards Shen Luo suddenly bore a hint of coldness.

“Princess Shu, it's been a long time.” Despite perceiving the hostility from the golden-robed youth, Shen Luo paid him no mind, nodding his head in greeting to Li Shu.

“Master, Brother Shen has discovered something about those enormous fissures in the city, and I believe it's of great importance, so I accompanied him here to report to you…” Lu Huaming ignored Li Shu and the golden-robed youth–as it seemed they often saw each other–and carefully recounted what Shen Luo had discovered.

“Good! Friend Shen has discovered such important information; with this, I will be able to divine even more things. You should be credited with a great contribution,” Yuan Tiangang expressed with elation upon hearing these details.

“Master Yuan overestimates my deed. It's enough to help resolve the current predicament. Although the unrest has been quelled, as long as the source of this turmoil remains concealed, it could arise anew,” Shen Luo said, his face betraying little excitement.

“Brother Shen, do you mean to say that more incidents might occur?” Lu Huaming asked in shock.

“I just feel that yesterday's celebration, the riot that the Fox Demon instigated–he claimed he would flatten the Three Realms and launched a massive attack–it all felt somewhat anticlimactic. It's uncertain whether he has other actions planned,” Shen Luo said.

“That can't be?” Lu Huaming was somewhat incredulous.

“No, Friend Shen's speculation is indeed very likely. Lu Huaming, you must immediately send a message to all the elders of the Great Tang Government Official's office and have them strengthen the city's defenses. Princess Shu, Brother Hu, you should also caution the Daoist friends from other sects to be more careful,” Yuan Tiangang said gravely to Li Shu and the golden-robed teenager.

“Yes, Master,” both Li Shu and the golden-robed teenager replied, each taking out their communication magical instruments and walking to the side to begin casting spells.

“Friend Shen, your cultivation level has advanced so quickly. You have successfully broken through to the True Immortal Stage. Have you resolved that previous trouble?” Yuan Tiangang looked at Shen Luo with concern.

“Not yet. The Thunder Tribulation only managed to eliminate most of it, and now that thing is rapidly recovering. Fortunately, I've acquired some Pure Yang Treasures, and I've also comprehended how to use the Pure Yang Power to counter that issue, so there are no problems for the time being,” Shen Luo sighed, knowing full well the trouble Yuan Tiangang was referring to.

“The Power of the True Immortal Thunder Tribulation was also unable to dispel that thing…” Yuan Tiangang exclaimed softly, then fell into contemplation.

“Master, what problem are you talking about? Is Big Brother Shen not feeling well?” Li Shu came over and asked with concern.

The golden-robed teenager also followed, his gaze intermittently sizing up Shen Luo.

“It's nothing, I was just chatting casually with Master Yuan. It seems he may have other matters; I shall take my leave,” Shen Luo did not want the matter of him being contaminated with Demonic Qi to become widespread knowledge, and after giving an evasive reply, he took his leave.

“Friend Shen need not hurry to leave. The information you've just managed to gather is extremely valuable, not to mention your considerable efforts in quelling the recent demon incursion. The court should express its appreciation. Princess Shu, take Shen Luo to the royal treasure vault and bestow upon him the Mysterious Fire Jade and Fire Scale Wood, among those Pure Yang treasures,” Yuan Tiangang called Shen Luo back.

Shen Luo, now exceedingly wealthy and naturally obligated to help the Great Tang, had no intention of asking for any rewards. He was about to decline, but upon hearing the words “Fire Scale Wood,” he paused mid-sentence.

Although he had striven to enhance the might of his Pure Yang Sword, even evolving a Tool Spirit for it, as his cultivation level continued to rise, especially after the battle at the East Sea Dragon Palace, and facing powerful opponents, the inadequacy of the first three forms of the Pure Yang Sword technique grew increasingly evident. He deemed it urgent to practice the subsequent forms.

The later techniques required multiple Flying Swords to execute, and Shen Luo had been in search of materials to refine the second Pure Yang Sword for quite some time. He had almost all the auxiliary materials needed, except for the main material.

His first Pure Yang Sword was primarily refined from Fire Scale Wood, and so the second sword would ideally be the same. Fire Scale Wood was an extremely rare Spiritual Material, which he had not been able to find until now.

“Yes, Big Brother Shen, please follow me,” Li Shu nodded and agreed.

Filled with anticipation, Shen Luo greeted Lu Huaming and followed Li Shu towards the deeper parts of the Imperial City, quickly arriving at a concealed great hall within the depths of the Imperial Palace.

The dark gold palace doors were tightly shut, with a Nine-Dragon Mural depicted above them. Nine divine dragons, some with heads raised, others bowed, intertwined and encircling each other, seeming almost lifelike.

While the place appeared unguarded, Shen Luo's Divine Sense clearly detected several powerful presences lurking nearby. They were all at the True Immortal Stage, and one of them had even reached the Late True Immortal Stage.

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