Chapter 3777: The Number One Spiritual Power Divine Artifact in the Universe
A Fuya said, "The residual spiritual will of Blood Talisman Evil Emperor was able to descend into this era thanks to the help of Murong Buhuo and the Murong Clan. It is not surprising that the Murong Clan possesses the means to find the Evil Emperor's underground palace. I am also quite interested in the Imperial Talisman."
Facing figures like A Fuya and Krusa, who had once stood at the pinnacle of heaven and earth, Qingcheng Yun displayed extraordinary talent without any trace of nervousness. He smiled and said, "Previously, the Murong Clan had been hiding the news that the Buhuo Ancestor had already descended, helping him secretly recover his cultivation. It was only after the battle in the Soul Realm that this was exposed. After that, the Murong Clan launched the Heavenly River attack, with the Buhuo Ancestor personally taking action. It was clearly a signal that they were ready to play their cards openly."
Before the three giants beneath the Infinite Realm of Paradise, Ofi appeared cautious and meticulous. Curiously, he asked, "Forces like the Sword Realm, Ba Er, Kui Liang Huang, and Qishier Pin Lian are still in hiding. The only one daring to play openly before the Heavenly Court and the Hell Realm's All Heavens was the Thunder Clan, yet they ended up annihilated. Just how far has this Buhuo Ancestor's cultivation recovered? Can it compare to the Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerable?"
No one present could give an accurate answer regarding the level of Murong Buhuo's strength. However, daring to attack the Heavenly River and intending to suppress Void Heaven and Feng Tian—such boldness was certainly backed by formidable power.
Krusa smiled dismissively and said, "Murong Buhuo is merely a residual spiritual will. To possess strength like the Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerable, he would need to have completely preserved his Divine Heart and Divine Body. How many years has he been dead? How many powerful beings have been born since? Which one of them wouldn't want to dig up his grave? The probability of preserving both his Divine Heart and Divine Body is extremely slim."
A Fuya's expression was calm and serene as she said, "Murong Buhuo is one of the most powerful Ancestors since ancient times. It is said that he did not fall to an Eon Calamity but preserved his Divine Body and died peacefully in his later years. In the past, when I stepped into the Ancestor Realm, I once broke into the Murong Clan's Ancestor Realm and the ancestral tomb forest, but I did not find Murong Buhuo's corpse."
"Even an Ancestor couldn't find it, which means that Murong Buhuo indeed only returned as a residual will, while his original body and corpse have long since vanished. The attack on the Heavenly River might just be a bluff," Qingcheng Yun analyzed.
The three of them naturally had to be cautious. Murong Tailai suppressing Xiu Chen Heavenly God and seizing the Sundial was equivalent to touching the core interests of the Kunlun Realm faction. How could Murong Buhuo not have participated in covering up the heavenly secrets in such a major event? If Murong Buhuo was in this star domain and possessed strength like the Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerable, who would dare to act rashly?
A Fuya pondered for a moment and said, "Everyone knows that the number one divine artifact in the universe is the Nine Cauldrons. He who obtains the Nine Cauldrons commands the world, with all clans obeying and the All Heavens paying homage. But do you all know what the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact in the universe is?"
Hearing her suddenly bring this up, Krusa and Qingcheng Yun both showed contemplative expressions. Even Zhang Ruochen, Chi Xingtian, and Yu Cangsheng were no exception.
Yu Cangsheng said, "The number one Spiritual Power divine artifact should naturally be the Mani Pearl. Who in history can compare to the spiritual power mastery of Ancestor Jiaye?"
"The Heaven-Earth Chess Platform refined by the Second Confucian Ancestor of my Kunlun Realm uses stars as chess pieces, living beings as chess pieces, and the rules of heaven and earth as chess pieces. Even a replica can envelop the entire Kunlun Realm with its chess formation, sensing the changes in every region, allowing one to plan and place pieces in advance, settling the world and bringing peace," Chi Xingtian said with particular pride.
Ofi said, "The number one Spiritual Power divine artifact should be the 'Fate Heavenly Book' of the Destiny Temple! The six volumes of the book not only know all matters under heaven but also understand the past and present, calculating the future."
"What about the Heart of Truth, which is said to have been obtained by Zhang Ruochen?" Qingcheng Yun said.
A Fuya gently shook her head and said, "The Mani Pearl is indeed profound and mysterious, but it is not a purely Spiritual Power divine artifact."
"The Second Confucian Ancestor's fame is so great only because he was born in ancient times, less than ten million years from this era. Whether his spiritual power reached the ninety-fifth rank is still unknown. The Heaven-Earth Chess Platform is far from being called the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact in the universe."
"As for the Heart of Truth... its power has long since greatly diminished, and it is merely an auxiliary treasure. If Zhang Ruochen were to attain the Ancestor Realm in the future, his Divine Heart could transform into a new Heart of Truth, which might then be considered a Spiritual Power divine artifact."
Krusa said, "It seems that the First Queen values the killing power of divine artifacts more. If so, the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact can only be the legendary Book of Life and Death of the Yama Clan and the Curse Flute that disappeared from the world along with the Nether Ancestor."
A Fuya said, "When the flute sounds, all things perish. The legend of the Curse Flute, along with the Nether Ancestor, has turned into the dust of history. As for the Book of Life and Death and the Fate Heavenly Book, even if placed together, neither can be called the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact."
Qingcheng Yun said, "Queen, please stop being mysterious. Dare I ask where the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact actually is?"
"The achievements of Murong Buhuo's life, even after hundreds of thousands of billions of years, are still recognized, not only because of the Murong Clan's inheritance and the Imperial Talisman he left behind. There is also another Spiritual Power divine artifact: the Heavenly Mechanism Brush! Also known as the Buhuo Heavenly Mechanism Brush!" A Fuya said.
Qingcheng Yun gently shook his head and said, "The Heavenly Mechanism Brush is merely a legend. Since ancient times, no matter how great the calamity, the Murong Clan has never been seen using this divine artifact."
Krusa said, "Legend has it that the Heavenly Mechanism Brush can draw heavenly mechanisms, draw the future, and change the future. It can lock in victory in the present from the future."
"The Heavenly Mechanism Brush can also hide within the heavenly mechanisms, evading the search of an Ancestor's divine soul," A Fuya said.
Everyone present immediately showed expressions of sudden realization.
Chi Xingtian blurted out, "Murong Buhuo's corpse and Divine Heart are hidden within the Heavenly Mechanism Brush? If he wields this number one Spiritual Power divine artifact, can Murong Buhuo manipulate the world's situation, change the heavenly mechanisms, change fate, and change life and death?"
A Fuya said, "Wrong! The Heavenly Mechanism Brush alone still cannot be considered the number one Spiritual Power divine artifact. It must be combined with the Book of Life and Death and the Fate Heavenly Book to count."
Everyone present couldn't help but draw in a cold breath, unable to imagine the consequences of three divine artifacts being wielded by the same person.
Zhang Ruochen, who had been silent all along, said calmly, "There is no such thing as the number one divine artifact in the universe. There is only the number one person in the universe."
A Fuya looked at "Jing Xiu" with new respect and said, "Master's words are very Zen-like!"
Qingcheng Yun laughed and said, "That's the truth! The Heavenly Venerable's battle weapon, the Xuanhuang Halberd, was forged as an imitation of the Xuanyuan Halberd, yet with it, he is invincible under heaven. Which cultivator in the world would dare to say that the Xuanhuang Halberd is not powerful? Even if someone called it the number one divine artifact in the universe, no one could refute it!"
Krusa frowned deeply and said, "If the First Queen's speculation is true, and Murong Buhuo has preserved his corpse and Divine Heart while also wielding the Heavenly Mechanism Brush, which can draw invincible divine talismans, then going to the Jie Realm to deal with Murong Tailai would be walking into a dead end, wouldn't it?"
A Fuya said, "Even if Murong Buhuo has preserved his corpse and Divine Heart, it is impossible for him to have reached the level of a Heavenly Venerable. The world has changed. Re-cultivating in a new life is as difficult as ascending to heaven. How could he possibly climb back to the peak in such a short time?"
Qingcheng Yun appeared very relaxed, having already considered this issue. He said, "When Murong Buhuo attacked the Heavenly River, it was already a sign that he was preparing to lead the Murong Clan out of the Heavenly Court Universe. The Thunder Clan's tragic outcome in the Wuding Divine Sea battle undoubtedly accelerated his decision. Otherwise, when the Heavenly Venerable returns, the next to die would be him."
"And Murong Tailai going to the Jie Realm to search for the Evil Emperor's underground palace and the Imperial Talisman confirms my speculation."
"So, if I were Murong Buhuo, I would definitely seize this last opportunity to head to the Kunlun Realm. The Kunlun Realm not only has the strongest spiritual power cultivator of the current era but also the Ancestor Realm left by the Second Confucian Ancestor, the strongest spiritual power cultivator since ancient times. It also has the Mani Pearl and the Udumbara Flower. These are all stepping stones that can help him climb back to the peak in a short time. How could he not take them?"
Chi Xingtian's face instantly turned pale, filled with worry. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Murong Buhuo may not necessarily be a match for Tai Shang. If he dares to go to the Kunlun Realm, he will definitely never return."
Qingcheng Yun said, "You're wrong! If Murong Buhuo goes, he will definitely succeed. Yunshen Daozhu shares the same weakness as Zhang Ruochen. As long as Murong Buhuo can break into the Kunlun Realm and take the entire living beings of the Kunlun Realm hostage, he will have to compromise. If not for this weakness, how could Yunshen Daozhu have been captured back then?"
"Then he would have to be able to sneak into the Kunlun Realm without anyone noticing. Otherwise, if Tai Shang intercepts him, no matter how strong Murong Buhuo is, he will end up in mutual destruction," Chi Xingtian said.
Qingcheng Yun said, "Perhaps no other cultivator could do it. But Murong Buhuo is one of the strongest spiritual power cultivators in history. It shouldn't be difficult for him to bypass Yunshen Daozhu's perception and descend directly into the Kunlun Realm."
"Thump! Thump!"
Chi Xingtian took three steps back, his spirit and confidence both severely shaken, feeling a sense of utter despair.
Zhang Ruochen, worried that Chi Xingtian might be crushed and do something extreme, shouted loudly, "Even if Murong Buhuo descends into the Kunlun Realm, so what? Tai Shang has already calculated all possibilities and had Chi Yao, the Dragon Lord, Qiangu Nüdi, and Jie Tian each take away a batch of sparks. Moreover, most of the elite cultivators of the Kunlun Realm have gone to the Heavenly Court, precisely to guard against this move from the enemy. Therefore, Tai Shang will not be manipulated by anyone! If Murong Buhuo is smart enough, he might save his own life. If he truly wants to devour Tai Shang's Divine Heart to restore his spiritual power, he will only find death."
Chi Xingtian burst into laughter and said, "Right! How could I not have thought of that? I was almost fooled by those from Paradise!"
Qingcheng Yun, A Fuya, and Krusa all fixed their gazes on Zhang Ruochen, scrutinizing him carefully. They all wondered how Jing Xiu, with such brilliant intelligence, could only be a Upper-rank God.
Zhang Ruochen remained calm and composed, lowering his eyes to look at his nose, and said, "Amitabha! If the three of you don't go to the Jie Realm soon, I'm afraid you won't be able to intercept Murong Tailai!"
"Let's go!"
Zhang Ruochen, Cihang Xianzi, Chi Xingtian, and Yu Cangsheng were taken into Qingcheng Yun's Divine Realm World.
A moment later, Krusa entered Qingcheng Yun's Divine Realm World, seemingly to avoid A Fuya and have a private discussion with Qingcheng Yun.
"In this battle, that First Queen has seized quite a bit of Profound Meaning and is constantly making up for her weaknesses," Krusa said.
Qingcheng Yun smiled and said, "What she truly cares about is only the Imperial Talisman and the Fire Dao Profound Meaning wielded by the Netherworld Sect Leader. Other Profound Meanings are of little significance to her. I've always been curious—what method did Xi Tian use to force her to cooperate with us? Was it purely a matter of interest?"