Chapter 1682: 137 Guan Ao_3

Chapter 1682: Chapter 137 Guan Ao_3

After a short while, Guan Ao emerged from the Teleportation Array and upon seeing the Heart-inquiring Array, he frowned slightly.

He could faintly sense that, compared to before, this Spirit Mirage Heart-inquiring Array had a more lethal aura.

Clearly, once an issue is detected, the Spirit Mirage Heart-inquiring Array would immediately unleash a deadly move.

Around him, several Divinity Transformation cultivators were also standing in various directions, vaguely sealing his space.

Should he make any move, he would immediately face a fatal blow.

Seeing this, a sense of awkwardness arose in Guan Ao’s heart, recognizing something unusual.

He escaped with great difficulty and hurriedly returned to report confidential matters to the Sect, only to be treated with such caution by the Sect’s upper echelons, which made him displeased.

However, he soon felt a chill in his heart.

The Sect Master’s position had changed, fellow sect members were ascending to Divinity Transformation, yet the Sect remained closed off, severed from external contact, with defenses so tight that even high-ranking members like him couldn’t freely enter or leave, a sign of the enormous crisis the Sect was facing.

Thinking about this, and recalling Ye Cangsheng posing as Supreme Dragon Transformation, Guan Ao’s displeasure diminished, and he swiftly flew inside.

After 15 minutes.

Ji Ying and others greeted Guan Ao with smiles.

“Hall Master Guan, don’t take it to heart; it was for the Sect’s safety…”

Guan Ao shook his head slightly, his tone stern:

“I still need to report this matter to the Sect Master promptly.”

Hearing this, Ji Ying, aware of Guan Ao’s displeasure, shook his head and said:

“Then let’s go together, as there is another matter to discuss.”

Although Guan Ao didn’t understand, he didn’t ask further, realizing that much time had passed since his departure and many things were unclear to him.

Then, they quickly flew to Chunyang Palace without delay.

Zhao Feng was sitting cross-legged inside the hall, holding a Sound Transmission Talisman with a slight frown.

Seeing everyone arrive, he understood the purpose of their visit.

However, his gaze soon fell on Guan Ao, revealing a hint of joyful smile:

“Congratulations on your escape, Hall Master Guan.”

Looking at Zhao Feng, who was from a junior generation, sitting in the Sect Master’s position, Guan Ao felt awkward but still slightly bowed, showing respect to the Sect Master, and quickly recounted his experiences and the matter of Supreme Dragon Transformation.

“Supreme Dragon Transformation has already fallen.”

Shaking his head slightly, Zhao Feng uttered words that astonished Guan Ao.

“Fallen?”

Unable to believe it, Guan Ao stepped forward abruptly, his eyes showing disbelief.

Observing Guan Ao’s subtle reactions, Zhao Feng nodded slightly and smiled:

“No matter what, it’s a double blessing that Hall Master Guan returns safely and ascends to Divinity Transformation… Unfortunately, with a major calamity impending, we cannot celebrate for Hall Master Guan. However, as Hall Master Guan has ascended to Divinity Transformation, do you wish to continue your post at Tianyuan Hall or head to Taihe Palace for peaceful cultivation?”

Guan Ao was momentarily stunned:

“A major calamity? Why is there another calamity? It wasn’t long ago that the last one passed.”

Among the elders of Taihe Palace, Qu Shentong couldn’t help but say:

“It’s been over four to five hundred years since you went to Huangji Continent.”

“Four to five hundred years… Have I really been trapped in the Dragon Transformation Pool for so long?”

Guan Ao’s eyes showed confusion.

Divinity Transformation cultivators can live for over four thousand years.

But four to five hundred years is not a small number, especially after awakening from a muddled dream to find such drastic changes, making one feel that everything has changed with the passage of time.

However, he quickly regained his composure.

“Since the major calamity is imminent, retreating to cultivate won’t be of much use, I might as well stay at Tianyuan Hall and see where I might be useful.”

“Good.”

Nodding, Zhao Feng observed that Guan Ao, despite ascending to Divinity Transformation, had weak Qi, and recommended that he recuperate first.

Guan Ao understood the priorities, and although he thought it wouldn’t affect him, he didn’t refuse Zhao Feng’s goodwill.

He then saluted Zhao Feng and the others before departing alone.

Just as he was leaving, a figure imbued with sword intent flew hurriedly towards him.

The two met at the entrance of Chunyang Palace.

The person appeared somewhat slovenly and upon seeing Guan Ao, was momentarily puzzled.

Guan Ao also found the unfamiliar Divinity Transformation cultivator new, and his steps unconsciously slowed.

Both instinctively smiled at each other and nodded.

Then they passed by each other.

Guan Ao flew away slowly.

“Strange… Why do I feel familiar with this person? I shouldn’t have seen him before.”

The slovenly figure paused and turned, scratching his head in confusion as he watched the other leave.

Just then, Ji Ying’s voice echoed from inside the hall:

“Taoist Friend Chijian, why haven’t you come in yet?”

The slovenly figure quickly responded and flew inside.

The earlier trace of doubt in his heart was soon forgotten.

Upon entering the Sect, he heard the debate inside:

“…Vice Sect Master Wang’s words do have merit, the Patriarchs of the Sect have spent a great price to build this Tribulation Crossing Raft, and now is the time to use it.”

“If the major calamity occurs, this Treasure Raft and that Taoist Field will be our two avenues of retreat.”

“But this Treasure Raft was crafted to cross the Realm Sea, demanding high requirements from its captain. Who is capable of shouldering this great task now?”

“I propose Ling Weizi, Shen Ying, Qu Shentong… a few elders.”

“Seconded.”

“Seconded.”

“Elder Chijian, do you have any thoughts?”

Chijian, who had soon resumed his slovenly look after entering the Sect, hesitated upon hearing the question, and quickly shook his head:

“I’ll go with your opinion.”

Zhao Feng pondered slightly, then said:

“The matter of the Tribulation Crossing Raft is crucial, we need to appoint two guardians…”

Chijian immediately understood Zhao Feng’s intention and volunteered:

“Count me in.”

Zhao Feng nodded and then frowned:

“It’s still one short.”

Suddenly recalling the person he met earlier, Chijian instinctively said:

“Wasn’t that person also a Divinity Transformation cultivator?”

“Hall Master Guan?”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng shook his head slightly, glanced around at everyone, and then named another person:

“Elder Tang, can I ask you to assist Elder Chijian in watching over the Tribulation Crossing Raft.”

Tang Ji nodded in agreement.

Though Zhao Feng was not of Divinity Transformation, his contributions while leading the Sect over the years were recognized by everyone from Taihe Palace, and with the support of Wang Ba and Xumi, naturally, no Divinity Transformation cultivator dared to show slackness.

Soon, all affairs were arranged, and everyone dispersed.

Meanwhile.

Back at his residence on Shenti Peak, Guan Ao looked at himself in the copper mirror, and a barely perceptible struggle flashed across his face.

In the next moment, his expression returned to calm, his eyes like a deep, unfathomable abyss, slowly raised his hand, touching his face, his calm gaze revealing a hint of dissatisfaction:

“Too ugly…”

“The Artifact Spirit was indeed incompetent, Supreme Dragon Transformation chose this body for me…”

“Moreover, I couldn’t even acquire that Wang Xu’s cultivation method!”

“Had he not died in place of me, I would have severely punished him.”

“But…”

He slowly looked around, surpassing Shenti Peak’s constraints and sensing all the matters within the Sect, nodding in satisfaction:

“The Tribulation Crossing Raft, which can escape this realm and cross the Realm Sea, is indeed within this Sect?”

“The situation is not too bad.”