Chapter 157: Taking Action Again
"Choose option two."
As Li Changsheng made his choice, a flood of cultivation experiences related to the thirteenth-level array mastery poured into his mind.
It wasn't until half an hour later that Li Changsheng fully digested everything gained from this simulation.
After fully absorbing the experience, Li Changsheng couldn't help but frown.
Although he had become a thirteenth-level array master in this simulation, the only new addition in his mind was the Primordial Unity Grand Array. This array required specific geographical features to unleash its full power. Without the right location, he couldn't set it up.
"It's a shame I'm out of money."
"The Three-Finger Mountain must have a thirteenth-level array capable of concealing fate. If I could comprehend it, I should be able to defend against the Demon Court's fate calculators," Li Changsheng thought, shaking his head.
"However, now that I'm a thirteenth-level array master, I can enter the Primordial Unity Sect ruins."
"I believe Jin Xuan must have more than the six hundred thousand immortal jade he lost to me in the bet. There should be some extra on him."
Three days later.
Li Changsheng, accompanied by the Third Elder, left through Golden Lion Mountain's secret teleportation array.
Even Yuan Kong and the others were unaware that Li Changsheng had left, thinking he was in seclusion to break through to a higher realm.
Seven days later.
Li Changsheng arrived in the desolate starfield where he had killed Gu Yuan and the others.
Li Changsheng's current appearance was completely different from that of the Great Strength Ox Demon King. He wore a black robe, looked to be in his twenties, had long hair casually draped down his back, and a faint red vertical eye mark on his forehead.
This was another persona Li Changsheng had crafted, inspired by the image of the Second Prince Yang Jian from his memories of Earth. It completely separated him from the Great Strength Ox Demon King.
Li Changsheng stood on a cloud-like magical artifact, hands behind his back, and headed toward the Primordial Unity Sect ruins.
Looking at his reflection in a water mirror spell, Li Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.
Though his appearance still bore some resemblance to his true self, his aura was now more ethereal, resembling that of an enlightened true immortal.
"I'll use this persona while traveling outside from now on."
"From this day forward, I am the Clear Source Marvelous Dao True Lord, Yang Jian."
Li Changsheng muttered to himself.
When traveling outside, how could one not have several personas ready?
He was now planning to attack Jin Xuan. If he still used the appearance of the Great Strength Ox Demon King, it would surely implicate Golden Lion Mountain. Now, his immortal energy had completely transformed into the Sky-Swallowing Sword Art's immortal essence. Even the Third Elder and others familiar with him wouldn't connect him to the Great Strength Ox Demon King of Golden Lion Mountain.
"The issue of appearance has been resolved. Now, I just need to wait here for Jin Xuan and his group."
Li Changsheng said softly.
In so many simulations, Jin Xuan would appear in this desolate starfield today. If he weren't so short on money, he might have let Jin Xuan go. Unfortunately, he was in desperate need of funds now.
As for the fate calculators of the Demon Court, once he cultivated the fate-concealing array in the Primordial Unity Sect ruins, he should be able to deal with them.
Worst case, he could return to the Cangqing World from the Primordial Unity Sect ruins.
Mo Chengkong had forced Su Long to reveal the teleportation array that led to the Primordial Unity Sect ruins. After being teleported here, Li Changsheng had gone to inspect it. Though severely damaged, with his current array mastery, repairing it wouldn't be difficult.
With this in mind, Li Changsheng's aura became ethereal as he completely concealed himself on a desolate planet.
Dozens of array disks were embedded with a flick of his finger along the path leading to the Primordial Unity Sect ruins.
These array disks had been casually crafted by him during his travels over the past few days. They were all eleventh-level array disks. He set them up now only to ensure no one escaped if things went awry.
Half a day later.
A luxurious flying vessel emerged from the void in the distance. Unlike the human-controlled flying vessels powered by immortal jade, this one was pulled by four flying beasts at the mid-Human Immortal stage. The four beasts, vast enough to blot out the sky, moved at incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the location where Li Changsheng had set up the array disks.
"Boom!"
Before the flying beasts could react, dazzling sword light erupted in the void, instantly obliterating them in mid-air.
The flying vessel radiated golden light, blocking the onslaught of sword energy.
Four figures emerged from the vessel, scanning their surroundings vigilantly, and shouted:
"Hiding like a coward? Show yourself!"
The four were all at the Heavenly Immortal stage, prominent figures even in the Chaotic Star Domain. Yet, they were merely important guards by Jin Xuan's side.
Jin Xuan stood at the bow of the vessel, with Shadow, who had regained his arms, by his side.
Shadow frowned and whispered:
"Your Highness, should we retreat for now? Once the Holy Mother sends reinforcements, we can return to retrieve that thing from the Primordial Unity Sect ruins?"
His battle with the Great Strength Ox Demon King at Golden Lion Mountain had severely weakened him. Although Jin Xuan had gifted him a celestial peach, allowing his arms to regrow, his cultivation was entirely tied to his physical body. The newly grown arms couldn't withstand immortal weapons.
If another strong opponent like the Great Strength Ox Demon King appeared, he might not be able to hold them off.
Most importantly, Jin Xuan, angered by Jin Yuan's failure to stand up for him at Golden Lion Mountain, had sent Jin Yuan back to the Demon Court. Without a True Immortal expert present, Shadow felt uneasy.
"Retreat!"
Jin Xuan didn't hesitate and immediately gave the order.
The flying vessel, bearing the Demon Court's banner, turned swiftly, attempting to flee.
The four Heavenly Immortal guards outside the vessel remained alert, watching for any sudden attackers.
"Bang!"
Before the vessel could fully turn around, a flash of white light struck one of the Heavenly Immortal guards to the north, obliterating him into a mist of blood before he could even scream.
"Who's there?!"
The other Heavenly Immortal guards, battle-hardened and quick to react, immediately struck at the white light.
"Bang!"
Their combined force sent the white light flying backward.
As they focused, they realized the white light was a three-pointed, double-edged spear now held by a young man in black robes, exuding an extraordinary demeanor.
"Who are you?!"
"How dare you attack the Demon Court's Crown Prince?!"
One of the Heavenly Immortal guards roared.
Although the young man appeared to be at the Heavenly Immortal stage, he had just killed one of their comrades with a single strike. They couldn't afford to be careless.
"Chi Xiang, is there an ambush nearby?"
Jin Xuan whispered to a portly, elephant-eared demon behind him.
"Your Highness, within a thousand miles, there should only be this one person."
The elephant demon wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly replied.
He was merely an elephant demon who had awakened a divine ability to detect movements within thousands of miles, earning him a place by the Crown Prince's side. He had been diligently monitoring the surroundings but hadn't detected the young man in black. If he made another mistake, he would surely die.
"Good!"
"One person dares to come after me!"
"That ox demon dared to humiliate me, and I can't deal with him now, but I can certainly deal with you!"
Jin Xuan's eyes burned with rage.
He had thought it was an ambush by another faction but hadn't expected a lone Heavenly Immortal, bold enough to attack him.
"All of you, attack!"
"Kill him, and I'll reward you handsomely!"