At the same time, Liu Chen was not idle either. He decisively opened the System treasure chest obtained from Immortal Zombie Bo Qing.
Immediately after, a series of incomparably precious information flooded into his mind—it contained not only the peerless Sword Path insights passed down by Bo Qing, but also the memories of successfully escaping the Door of Life and Death, and even the step-by-step process of how to Cultivate into a Gu Immortal. These were all clearly presented in Liu Chen's mind, along with Shadow Sect's plans spanning ten thousand years.
As Bo Qing's memories gradually merged with Liu Chen, he could clearly feel his Sword Path attainment rising rapidly, as if he had touched a brand new height—Quasi-Supreme Great Grandmaster! This Realm was not easily reached, yet Liu Chen had achieved it at this moment.
Thinking back to those years, when Bo Qing experienced that soul-stirring Myriad Tribulation, he had already become a veritable Sword Path Supreme Great Grandmaster.
However, as time flowed, the Sword Path had also evolved, which meant Liu Chen did not stop merely at the level of breaking through to a Sword Path Quasi-Supreme Great Grandmaster.
Liu Chen immersed himself in the realization of his own strength, understanding in his heart: on the road of Sword Path Cultivation, there was still one final crucial puzzle piece waiting for him to fill. And this puzzle piece lay with the Eighth Rank Valley Immortal named Lin Jianxing.
Lin Jianxing was a Otherworldly Demon from a cultivation world; his talent was extraordinary, and his strength was unfathomable. Now, he even possessed the terrifying cultivation of a Sword Path Asia-Immortal Venerable, with a unique understanding of the Sword Path. Facing such a powerful enemy, Liu Chen knew that if he wanted to dominate the Sword Path and become the undisputed number one person, he must first thoroughly defeat Lin Jianxing.
But looking at the current situation, Liu Chen knew he was by no means Lin Jianxing's opponent. However, it didn't matter, there was still plenty of time. After the Battle of Yi Tian Mountain concluded, he would begin preparations to break through to the Eighth Rank and planned to carefully plot against the Lin Clan of the Western Desert.
Liu Chen opened his eyes, as if finally waking up after a long slumber.
As his consciousness gradually cleared, he gained a brand new and profound understanding of the Sword Path.
At this moment, that number one Sword Path Immortal Path Killer Move, Five Finger Fist Heart Sword, had actually landed firmly in his hands!
Not only that, but even that mysterious core immortal gu—the very Heart Sword immortal gu snatched from Qin Baisheng back then—also belonged to him now!
Just then, Bian Sixuan, who had been guarding nearby and controlling the Immortal Gu House near water pavilion, noticed that Liu Chen had awakened. She immediately spoke respectfully: "Master, I just received news from Junior Sister Lianyun. The righteous and demonic sides are currently in a fierce battle at Yi Tian Mountain! She asks for your instructions on whether we need to rush over immediately?"
Liu Chen nodded slightly to show his understanding, then replied: "Mm, I know. Since that's the case, we shall go together."
As soon as he finished speaking, with a thought, he quickly put away the Immortal Gu House near water pavilion and instantly set up an incredibly powerful teleportation valley formation.
Immediately after, a dazzling light flashed, and the figures of the Master and disciple vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The next moment, when they reappeared, they found themselves outside Shang Clan City.
"This is Shang Clan City?"
Bian Sixuan slowly opened her eyes, her gaze piercing through layers of mist to finally land on a towering mountain city in the distance. With her current extraordinary vision, she could even clearly see the huge plaque hanging high above the mountain city gate—the three vigorous and powerful characters for 'Shang Clan City' shining brightly and exceptionally eye-catching.
However, at this moment, Bian Sixuan's heart was filled with questions and confusion: why would her Master bring her to such an ordinary and mundane human town? Just as she was secretly pondering, she heard Liu Chen's low and gentle voice from beside her: "Thinking back to when I first stepped into cultivation, I received much help here; not only that... there is also a rare 'Gu Immortal Seed' here. If carefully nurtured to growth, she might become a powerful aid for us in the future!"
As he spoke, the gentle and graceful face and the kind, amiable smile of the woman named Shang Xin Ci involuntarily surfaced in Liu Chen's mind. Of course, besides that, there was also that wonderful time spent harvesting benefits in the Shang Clan Treasure Realm.
If not for the Living Treasure Window helping to move things, he might have missed out on too many precious opportunities! Thinking of this, Liu Chen couldn't help but feel deeply moved, and at the same time, a resolution secretly formed in the depths of his heart: it was time to find an Opportunity to properly repay the kindness the Shang Clan had given him.
"Gu Immortal Seed?" Hearing this answer, Bian Sixuan's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as her gaze locked onto Liu Chen's figure walking forward not far ahead, and she asked in a soft voice.
"She is simply too kind-hearted. You must know, in this Gu World where the strong prey on the weak, such a temperament is simply a luxury."
Liu Chen couldn't help but recall Shang Xin Ci, one of the few people in the original work who could maintain a kind nature. He secretly planned to go all out to assist her in her Ascension, using this to slightly fill that indescribable regret deep in his heart.
After all, the Eastern Sea, a rich and fertile land, was a strategic location he was determined to obtain! He would never easily relinquish it to others.
Therefore, gaining a firm foothold and expanding his influence here would undoubtedly become his most crucial goal in the future. Since that was the case, recruiting more like-minded subordinates to come and help became especially urgent.
"Mm... you go now and meet up with Little Yuner, then return to the Eastern Sea together. Here are two Legacies, consider them a reward for your successful completion of this mission." After finishing these instructions, Liu Chen immediately took out some of the unique skills of Old Calculator and Bo Qing and personally handed them to Bian Sixuan—these two Legacies were the rewards she and Zhao Lianyun deserved for their hard work this time.
"Thank you, Master! This disciple sincerely wishes you success in all your endeavors!" Bian Sixuan respectfully accepted those two extremely precious True Inheritances with a heart full of gratitude. Then, with a flash of her body, she instantly transformed into a deep, ink-like sword light, piercing through the sky with lightning speed and galloping away.
Shang Clan First Inner City
"Xiao Die, Xiao Lan! This battle between righteous and demonic paths concerns the safety of the Southern Border; we must go all out! I have already ordered you to transport all the healing Gu to the battlefield to relieve the plight of the frontline soldiers; Father has also let the two Elders, Yan Tu and Ju Kaibei, set out; they will surely be of help. In addition, the information we worked hard to collect must be delivered in time. I hope these measures can save more innocent lives..." Shang Xin Ci sat quietly in her boudoir, softly instructing her two personal maidservants about the various matters in this great righteous-demonic war.
As time flew by, the current Shang Xin Ci had already grown into a Rank 4 Gu Master with extraordinary strength and was honored among the ranks of the Shang Clan Young Lords.
Not only that, she also enjoyed the favoritism of her father, Shang Yanfei, and received many precious Legacies.
The remnants left by Liu Chen in the past had also come under her control. However, despite possessing such superior conditions, Shang Xin Ci had never been able to rid herself of that innate soft-heartedness deep within—which meant she ultimately could not become a truly shrewd merchant or achieve maximum profit.
Because of this, whenever she encountered thorny problems, she would often cause her own faction to suffer exclusion and suppression from other Young Lords due to being overly merciful.
At this time of fierce battle between righteous and demonic paths, the other Young Lords were all like hungry tigers pouncing on prey, desperately accumulating wealth and plotting to make a huge fortune in primeval stones from this melee.
Only Shang Xin Ci's heart was with those Gu Masters and Mortals who were about to perish in the flames of war.