Chapter 1739 - Eighteen Blade Purgatory

Hearing the young man’s question, Ouyang Xiu replied with some displeasure, “This is our boss. Don’t you think it’s more polite to give your own name before asking someone else’s?”

The young man gave a friendly smile and replied, “Eighteen Blade Purgatory, Chen Xuan.”

“I know Eighteen Blade Purgatory, but I’ve never heard of you,” Ouyang Xiu shook his head.

“Chen Cangtian is my elder brother,” Chen Xuan said calmly.

As soon as those words fell, Ouyang Xiu almost dropped to his knees.

“So you’re Young Master Chen’s younger brother. My apologies, my apologies.”

Seeing Ouyang Xiu surrender so quickly, Xu Zimo found it a little strange.

“What, is he that strong?”

Ouyang Xiu hurriedly pulled Xu Zimo aside and whispered, “Eighteen Blade Purgatory is the number one affiliated force of the Divine Court. In the Grand Desolate Heaven, it’s the strongest force beneath the Divine Court. It’s said that Eighteen Blade Purgatory has a total of eighteen Infinite Dao cultivators, including even those who have opened the Three Blossoms. That Chen Cangtian is the most famous genius Eighteen Blade Purgatory has produced in a million years. It’s said he has a very high chance of becoming the nineteenth Infinite Dao cultivator.”

“So that’s all,” Xu Zimo shook his head.

“I know you’re not afraid of ordinary Infinite Dao cultivators, but the Eighteen Blade Purgatory behind him is better not offended if possible,” Ouyang Xiu warned.

“It’s deeply entangled, and there’s also the Divine Court behind it. It’s like a muddy swamp. The more you stir it, the murkier it gets.”

“What are you afraid of? I’m not asking you to step forward,” Xu Zimo shook his head.

He knew Ouyang Xiu meant well, but he wasn’t afraid even of the Heavenly Court. Why would he fear Eighteen Blade Purgatory?

Besides, the True Martial Progenitor had not yet gone to defy the heavens. If it came to backing, who wouldn’t have one?

…

Xu Zimo turned back and saw Chen Xuan still trying to curry favor with Ye Qingcheng.

In Xu Zimo’s eyes, this was already his future sister-in-law. How could he tolerate that?

He walked over and said calmly, “I advise you to stay away from her.”

“When did my affairs require reminders from others?” Chen Xuan said coldly.

“I’m afraid the blade in my hand might not be able to stop itself from cutting off your tiny little head,” Xu Zimo replied lightly.

“How dare you speak to Young Master Chen like that!” a lackey beside him immediately stepped forward and shouted.

Xu Zimo’s right hand flickered with a blade shadow.

With a boom, the lackey’s body fell straight into a pool of blood.

“You…” Chen Xuan staggered back a step in shock, pointing at Xu Zimo, unable to say a word.

“If you don’t get lost now, that will be your fate,” Xu Zimo said.

“Fine. We’ll remember today’s matter,” Chen Xuan replied coldly.

He left in a fury.

Ye Qingcheng glanced at Xu Zimo with some surprise.

“I thought you didn’t dare come to the Three Corpse Burial Ground. I didn’t expect you to have the courage to offend Eighteen Blade Purgatory.”

“Since you’re my future sister-in-law, of course I have to protect you,” Xu Zimo winked.

“Who is your sister-in-law?!” the Saint Sovereign elder carrying the palanquin said calmly.

“Don’t tarnish our Holy Maiden’s reputation. Women of Jade Court never form romantic attachments.”

Xu Zimo was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Jade Court to have such a rule.

“Could it be that I guessed wrong?” Xu Zimo was taken aback.

He looked at Ye Qingcheng, who remained calm and said lightly, “Between Lin Ruhu and me, there is only a debt of saving his life, nothing more. Don’t spread nonsense again. If trouble arises, I won’t be responsible.”

After saying this, Ye Qingcheng turned and left.

Before leaving, she added, “If Eighteen Blade Purgatory causes you trouble, you may seek refuge in our Jade Court.”

Xu Zimo frowned slightly.

Watching Ye Qingcheng’s departing figure, he decided it was better not to think about such messy matters for now.

Saving Lin Ruhu came first.

Above Azure Dragon Cave stood a coiling azure dragon statue.

Preserved in a half-submerged state, part above the water and part buried below.

Beneath it, torrential currents surged, containing countless treasure seas.

Buried within were tens of thousands of treasures.

Between the dragon horns atop the statue hung an hour bell.

Tick, tick. The bell swayed gently, showing only one hour and not moving.

“Did you hear? Seven days ago, someone obtained a Saint Sovereign inheritance from the treasure sea.”

“That’s nothing. I heard the Young Master of the Snow Fox race got a Heaven-Sealing divine weapon.”

“And someone even obtained a complete Grand Emperor’s corpse.”

People chatted animatedly.

For Azure Dragon Cave, astonishing treasures emerged every day.

This was exactly what made it so fascinating.

The only drawback was that each person could only come once in their lifetime.

You could only sacrifice one hour of lifespan in your entire life.

Once the sacrifice was complete, this place would have nothing more to do with you.

This was the drawback of the Hour Bell.

Its ability to absorb lifespan was too heaven-defying, so it came with many restrictions.

At this moment, the area above Azure Dragon Cave was already packed with people.

Many were lined up, waiting to hunt for treasures.

Xu Zimo watched from the side for a while.

When someone stepped forward, the waters below surged, lifting the azure dragon statue into view.

The person placed their hand on the Hour Bell.

As long as they did so willingly, the Hour Bell would absorb one hour of their lifespan.

Xu Zimo watched closely.

After absorbing the lifespan, the hour mark on the bell began to rotate.

After one full rotation, the entire treasure sea began to riot, rumbling loudly.

Ten glowing orbs floated up from the treasure sea.

The light enveloping them made it impossible to see what lay inside.

This was a familiar sight to everyone.

You could choose one item from these ten glowing orbs.

If you weren’t satisfied, you had three chances to reshuffle them.

After pondering for a long time, the man’s forehead suddenly opened a heavenly eye.

He tried to peer into the glowing orbs, but failed every time.

Xu Zimo knew why.

With Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon’s cultivation, infinitely close to opening the Three Blossoms, even Infinite Dao cultivators would be unable to see through these orbs.

Only those who had opened the Three Blossoms might manage it.

But at that level, Tyrant Blade Azure Dragon’s treasures would hardly interest them.

In the end, the heavenly eye faded.

The man shook his head in disappointment.

As the rumors said, nothing could be seen.

Left with no choice, he picked one orb at random.

When the orb flew out and its light dissipated, it revealed a jade hairpin.

It was a treasure, but its power was limited.

The treasure light was internalized.

Disappointed, the man put it away and left.

“Next one, it’s almost my turn,” someone shouted impatiently.