Chapter 28: Inspecting the Memory

At this moment, the heavens transformed into a colossal canvas, with the Dao forming intricate patterns, sketching an awe-inspiring painting.

Within the painting, Lin Jiufeng's ultimate strike was etched, directly imprinting Dark Night Shura upon it.

Bound by the innate divine ability of the Sacred Beast Qilin and further slowed by Lin Jiufeng's Time Dao, Dark Night Shura was utterly incapable of resisting.

Even though he was a peak Fourteen Prohibitions expert, a Grandmaster of Dao Gold Core, he stood no chance.

With the seamless cooperation between Lin Jiufeng and the Sacred Beast Qilin, killing a peak Fourteen Prohibitions master was effortless.

The most trusted aide of the Shura King perished just like that.

Lin Jiufeng absorbed the life scroll that had recorded Dark Night Shura's final moments, intending to probe his memories for any valuable information.

Meanwhile, the Sacred Beast Qilin returned to its true form and swiftly collected everything Dark Night Shura had dropped, storing it all within the White Jade Ring. Then, it cautioned Lin Jiufeng, "We need to leave now. If the Shura King returns, we won't stand a chance."

Lin Jiufeng knew how to weigh priorities. The Shura King was no ordinary opponent—even if he and the Sacred Beast Qilin joined forces, defeat was almost certain.

In the worst-case scenario, the Shura King could instantly obliterate them.

There was no chance of victory.

Thus, Lin Jiufeng did not linger. He immediately took the White Jade Ring and vanished into the vast expanse of Yunmeng Daze.

The entire operation was swift and unnoticed.

On a nameless mountain peak, Lin Jiufeng halted and entered the White Jade Ring.

"What kind of resources did Dark Night Shura have?" he asked.

The Sacred Beast Qilin, already tallying the spoils, responded, "One hundred and fifty thousand catties of Divine Source, some spiritual herbs, rare treasures… nothing too extraordinary."

"The Shura King's most trusted aide only had this much?" Lin Jiufeng was surprised.

"Who knows? Maybe he spent most of it on cultivation," the Sacred Beast Qilin replied nonchalantly.

Lin Jiufeng sat down and began absorbing Dark Night Shura's life scroll.

He was curious—where had all of Dark Night Shura's Divine Source gone?

Inside the White Jade Ring's space, Lin Jiufeng sat cross-legged as a scroll unfurled around him, its pages rustling softly.

He delved into the life of Dark Night Shura.

Dark Night Shura belonged to a branch of the Shura Clan that specialized in assassination. Their numbers were few, their nature secretive, making them ideal for supporting others and working behind the scenes.

At the age of four, he was purchased and assigned as the Shura King's attendant. From that moment on, for over a hundred years, he remained the Shura King's most loyal follower.

Lacking the same talent as the Shura King, he nevertheless earned great rewards due to his unwavering loyalty.

With these rewards, his cultivation steadily advanced. Though not gifted, he excelled at organization, overseeing all of the Shura King's forces with meticulous precision. Under his management, these forces grew strong and disciplined, earning him deep trust.

Because of his achievements, the Shura King placed absolute faith in him, granting him a million catties of Divine Source annually.

Upon seeing this, Lin Jiufeng was envious.

A million catties of Divine Source per year?

Even after offending the Skull Clan's Patriarch, the bounty on his head was only a million catties of Divine Source!

Dark Night Shura, on the other hand, received this amount every single year.

No wonder someone with such mediocre talent could reach the Fourteen Prohibitions within a century.

"The Shura King must be filthy rich. Compared to him, I'm no better than a beggar on the streets," Lin Jiufeng sighed.

Continuing through the memories, he confirmed that Dark Night Shura had indeed spent all his Divine Source on cultivation, consuming vast amounts without hesitation. After all, the Shura King had plenty to spare.

That explained why only 150,000 catties remained.

Having solved the mystery, Lin Jiufeng prepared to withdraw. Dark Night Shura's life had been monotonous—he merely stayed behind the scenes, commanding the Shura Clan's warriors and clearing obstacles for the Shura King.

But just as Lin Jiufeng was about to stop, something caught his attention.

Dark Night Shura had once reported directly to the Shura King.

In the memory, although Dark Night Shura had handled countless affairs for the Shura King, he rarely saw him in person after reaching adulthood. This mission to Yunmeng Daze was the first time in thirty years that he had met the Shura King face-to-face.

In the recorded scene, Dark Night Shura bowed deeply and greeted, "Greetings, Lord Shura King."

The Shura King was a towering figure, standing over two meters tall, with a ferocious visage, blue skin, and razor-sharp fangs. His bulging muscles were clad in battle armor. Though his back was turned to Dark Night Shura, his overwhelming presence crushed down like a mountain, compelling submission.

"Have you located the Taiyuan Immortal Abode?" the Shura King's deep voice rumbled through the grand hall like rolling thunder.

Dark Night Shura answered respectfully, "We have not yet found its exact location, but I have received important information. The Great Ape King of the Monkey Clan, the Invincible King of the Battle Clan, the Skull King of the Skull Clan, the Yaksha King of the Yaksha Clan, the Lion King of the Golden Lion Clan, and the Twin Celestial Maidens of the Dream Butterfly Clan have all gathered in Yunmeng Daze."

The Shura King turned around, his eyes flashing like lightning as he fixed his gaze on Dark Night Shura.

"You mean to say… the Taiyuan Immortal Abode is in Yunmeng Daze?"

Under immense pressure, Dark Night Shura nodded. "These ruling figures of various clans rarely appear at the same time. Yet now, they've all ventured into Yunmeng Daze. There must be something extraordinary there."

The Shura King nodded, absentmindedly rolling a key between his fingers.

"So, the Taiyuan Immortal Abode keys have scattered. I only obtained one. Without an exact location, I might as well head to Yunmeng Daze myself and see if it truly lies within."

"With Lord Shura King's might, the treasures of the Taiyuan Immortal Abode shall surely fall into your hands," Dark Night Shura flattered, his words genuine.

"The Taiyuan Immortal Abode was the dwelling of an ancient immortal. For countless years, no one has claimed its inheritance. Every five thousand years, a new group of seekers enters—some gain great fortune, some leave empty-handed, and others perish."

"But no one has ever acquired the true legacy of the Taiyuan Immortal Abode. This time, I will claim it. Once I do, coupled with my talent and cultivation, the entire Dimensional Battlefield will be mine to rule!"

The Shura King burst into laughter, his arrogance boundless. He did not regard the other contenders as threats.

"With your unrivaled might, Lord Shura King is undoubtedly the rightful heir of the Taiyuan Immortal Abode," Dark Night Shura continued his praise.

…

The memory ended there.

Dark Night Shura's simple and dull life had been swiftly reviewed by Lin Jiufeng.

He wasted no more time, dispersing the life scroll without hesitation.

Beside him, the Sacred Beast Qilin asked, "Who's our next target?"

Lin Jiufeng answered without hesitation, "The Skull Clan!"