Chapter 1289: 1113: Miracle_2

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1113: Miracle_2

“You used poison!”

“Can’t I use it?”

Li Zhirui rarely used poison, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t. As an Alchemy Master, his grasp on the properties of various Spiritual Objects had reached a very high level. This could not only be used for Alchemy but also for Poison Refining!

The poison Xu Shenzhang was afflicted with, however, wasn’t too serious. As long as he took a top-grade Detoxification Pill and rested for a few days, he could expel the toxins.

However, if he continuously used Mana, the toxins would move through his meridians, spreading throughout his body, making it difficult to handle.

And at this moment, in the midst of a great battle, Xu Shenzhang would have to yield his neck to slaughter if he didn’t use Mana, wouldn’t he?

Thus, Li Zhirui was even more unhurried, able to take him down easily without any fuss.

Still, to expedite the process, he didn’t relent in his attack, forcing Xu Shenzhang to gather all his strength to protect his own life, hoping desperately for someone to rescue him.

Unfortunately, his hopes were destined to be dashed.

For not long after, the other two had already been captured by the two Individual Immortals from the Fengxi tribe.

The reason for such swift capture was thanks to Li Zhirui’s Divine Power. The thick mist under his control could obscure their forms and isolate Spiritual Souls, yet wouldn’t impact the three of them.

In this addition and subtraction, balance naturally tilted in their favor.

Seeing the other two battlefields had already won, Li Zhirui naturally wouldn’t delay further. As for the Treasure Map and more information on the relic, he didn’t believe Xu Shenzhang’s bones would be that tough; there would be ways to know more at the time.

“You’ve worked hard, you two.”

After capturing Xu Shenzhang, Li Zhirui lifted his Divine Power and saw two bodies in his grip, saying: “You two have worked hard.”

Once the concealing mist was dispelled, the two streams of Spiritual Qi Reverting to Primal erupted, like a surging tidal wave, battering the steadfast Mountain Protection Array.

Witnessing this, Xu Shenzhang regretted immensely. Had he known the Li family’s strength was so formidable, he wouldn’t have brought only two people.

Now, not only was the Treasure Map and relic lost, but his own life was ruined!

If possible, Xu Shenzhang certainly didn’t want to die; thus, next it’s about deciding if he could continue to cling to life.

“Let’s talk, what is this Treasure Map and relic all about?” Li Zhirui casually asked.

“How did you know I have this thing with me?”

Xu Shenzhang retorted as soon as the words left his mouth, the surrounding atmosphere instantly froze, and he saw the concealed killing intent in their eyes.

This scene made him honest in demeanor.

Li Zhirui’s lips curled into a faint smile, saying: “Speak, if you persist, it might not just be the threat of killing aura anymore.”

“The Treasure Map is surely on you; just take you down, seize the Storage Magical Treasure, and we might find the Treasure Map, albeit missing someone to explain some content.”

“Though seems like you value your family, could it be the relic marked on the Treasure Map is hidden in a corner of Mount Wanxian?”

Xu Shenzhang felt overwhelmingly bitter inside, not daring to think about it. The Treasure Map he painstakingly found surely contained his future cultivation resources and further hopes.

But now, to continue surviving, he had no choice but to reveal everything he knew.

The Treasure Map was accidentally obtained by him and his junior brother Jiang He while training outside. Initially, they both thought it was a scam designed to harm some cultivators, so they didn’t take it seriously.

However, during some travels south, they saw the same scenery as depicted on the Treasure Map, and only then did they become intrigued, seeking the markings and finding the relic’s location.

“Changes of the seas, transformations of mountains and rivers; how comedic you saw exactly the same scenery on a Treasure Map of unknown antiquity.”

Li Zhirui said with disdain: “If it’s a more recent Treasure Map, maybe so, but without high cultivation, it’s useless to you.”

Li family had been in Shanhai State for so many years, simply hadn’t seen any Immortal Realm born outside the Li family. If a relic was set by Mortal Realm cultivators, it wouldn’t benefit an Immortal Realm cultivator.

“No! The Treasure Map is real! We haven’t found the exact place; the Treasure Map doesn’t specify the relic’s location, requiring us to explore with the map.”

Xu Shenzhang explained seriously: “We had determined the relic lies within this vast area, but other directions are perilous, and the Li family seemed weakest, so we chose you.”

“Oh?”

Seeing his genuine demeanor, Li Zhirui grew a little curious; indeed, if the Treasure Map had such significant issues, Xu Shenzhang wouldn’t be unaware.

Yet, knowing this, still fervently searching pointed to his claims having credibility!

“How do you prove the Treasure Map’s authenticity?”

Xu Shenzhang snorted coldly, seemingly unwilling to speak. But Li Zhirui wouldn’t indulge him, applying immense pressure directly upon him.

Crack—

Within the quiet room, sounds of bones fracturing rang.

Xu Shenzhang wished to make a sound, yet found no matter how he opened his mouth, he couldn’t utter anything, the pain contorted his face.

“Answer the questions honestly, recognize your identity; you’re now a captive, not a lofty Individual Immortal of Great Ability!”

“I’ll ask again, how did you determine the Treasure Map is genuine?”

“On a full moon night, put the Treasure Map under moonlight, and unusual phenomena will occur. The most critical thing is the mountains and rivers on the Treasure Map change with reality!”

Upon hearing this, Li Zhirui was deeply shocked.

If it was as he described, the Treasure Map reflecting the Li family’s nearby geography; such an unseen method stunned him, no wonder Xu Shenzhang believed the Treasure Map.

“Take out the Treasure Map.”

Having been tortured and chastised several times, Xu Shenzhang obediently complied this time, quickly producing it.

As a cultivator of the Li family, Li Zhirui was very familiar with the surrounding scenes, and indeed it matched the map exactly.

Even the massive earthquake decades ago had altered a part, causing a gap in the mountain range, was depicted on the Treasure Map!

“What a marvelous Spiritual Object!” Li Zhirui couldn’t help but praise.

No wonder Xu Shenzhang believed; even he would start seeking the relic’s location upon witnessing it.

Unfortunately, without the relic’s position marked, in such a vast area, the Li family occupied barely a fifth; expecting just the two of them to find it?

“What needed saying has been said, and all questions asked, so just peacefully hit the road.”

With that said, several chilling lights flashed, piercing Xu Shenzhang’s heart, Dantian, and brow, rendering his Spiritual Soul inescapable, forcing him into complete death.

Li Zhirui seriously scrutinized the Treasure Map for half an hour, eventually storing it away.

The relic simply wasn’t something to pursue now!

Even if external conditions were stable, he wouldn’t search for it, due to the Li family being too weak. If treasures existed within the relic, the Li family wouldn’t just lose them but might even implicate themselves.

Meanwhile, Li Zhirui harbored some subtle speculation.

Perhaps the lack of relic details on this Treasure Map might stem from it being activated or erased by someone else!

Explaining why such a miraculous Treasure Map had major issues.

And near the Li family, capable of such feats, the Cave Abyss Sect was the sole choice!

Maybe the Demonic Tao, alongside other Immortal Dao Influences, discerned this point, leading to originally opposed sides subtly collaborating.

“In this bustling world, all chase profit; in this tumultuous realm, all pursue gain! Even those strong Immortal Realm powers can’t avoid this!”