Chapter 1545: Chapter 1190: In the Face of Absolute Power, Schemes Are Futile!

A dead person needs their body placed in an ice vault to remain uncorrupted for a long time.

But why would a living person who isn’t dead put themselves in an ice and snow-laden Divine Temple and stay for hundreds of years?

This was the first question that arose in Lu Xiaofeng’s mind upon being brought into the God-searching Palace.

He never imagined that the God-searching Palace was hidden underground, deep in a dense forest, guarded by a group of big men who appeared like living dead.

And after passing through a long corridor, there was another world of snowy landscape—an underground architectural complex adorned with ice sculptures, the temple exuding an illusory cold aura.

A large number of expressionless people were kneeling in a worship-like manner toward the direction of the curtain at the end of the temple, as if the person within was the most esteemed existence both above and below heaven.

In Lu Xiaofeng’s eyes, even the expressions in their eyes were wooden, as though they had lost all their emotions and feelings, leaving only vivid shells on this icy plaza, worshiping day by day, year by year.

Such a scene made Lu Xiaofeng’s heart shiver. His previously relaxed, self-assured demeanor about entering the Divine Temple entirely vanished, and he began to regret and contemplate retreat.

"Trouble, trouble! I thought this time it was my cunning plan that succeeded, that I wasn’t getting into trouble on purpose. Now it seems I’ve found a colossal trouble myself. With so many puppet-like people here, if they’re all guards, Sikong Zhaixing wouldn’t even get in, and I might not be able to get out..."

Lu Xiaofeng, held up by two apathetic big men, couldn’t move a single muscle. Only his eyes moved around to observe the surroundings, finally landing in the direction of the curtain, where he saw the Divine Walk Grand Protector bowing with fists clasped, reporting matters to the existence within.

This person might be the only one in the entire God-searching Palace who could stand and speak with the person within the curtain, showcasing the prestigious status of this person within the palace.

"The subordinate has brought Lu Xiaofeng! Please, god, do as you see fit!"

The mysterious person within the curtain suddenly opened their eyes, and from within the curtain, it was as if two extreme lights shot out, falling on Lu Xiaofeng with an astonishing brilliance.

"Lu! Xiao! Feng!"

At the moment their eyes met, Lu Xiaofeng’s hair stood on end, feeling as though his brain was struck by lightning, instantly stupefied, his whole body feeling as though it was punched in the chest, Qi rioting upwards, unbearably uncomfortable, as if every part of his body was thoroughly scrutinized by those penetrating and cold eyes, even his thoughts threatening to be read!

At that critical moment, his alarm bells rang, he was about to shut his eyes and resist with his Heart Rhinoceros’s heart realm, but then all the pressure receded like a tide, and a calm voice came from within the curtain.

"There are rumors in the Martial World that you are very smart, solving many mysteries in the Martial World, uncovering numerous mysterious organizations, rooting them out once you identified their leaders. So now, are you interested in my God-searching Palace?"

Lu Xiaofeng, now drenched in sweat, hadn’t expected the person within the curtain to be so terrifying.

He realized he had underestimated his opponent, barely managing a smile and said, "How could that be? I, Lu Xiaofeng, have always been averse to trouble. If you say I’m interested in the beauties of your God-searching Palace, that might be true. Why would I be interested in the palace itself?"

"Hehehe..."

The Eternal Life God within the curtain let out a laugh, perhaps not having laughed for a long time. Rather than lightening the atmosphere, it only made the tension and oppression grow more intense.

"You and I are both smart people. I don’t care what your motives are, now that you’ve come to be a guest at the God-searching Palace, stay here peacefully. Take him away."

"Yes!"

The Divine Walk Grand Protector slightly lowered his head, obscured by his hat, ready to carry out the order.

Lu Xiaofeng immediately shouted, "Wait... wait! Just taking me away to be imprisoned like this, isn’t your God-searching Palace lacking in hospitality? Or is it that you, Eternal Life God, being a senior, not minding your rank and pride, deliberately bullying a junior?"

This statement brought a solemn silence upon the entire temple, making the tension more oppressive.

Who dares to speak to a god like that? Even someone proud like the Divine Walk Grand Protector hadn’t ever contradicted the god since his defeat years ago.

Even though... the god seemed very old, old enough to have lost much of his power, anyone recalling his glorious history would be cautioned!

Fortunately, the god wasn’t angry now; instead, he laughed.

He certainly knew it was Lu Xiaofeng’s provocation, but after so many years, no one had contradicted him; not only was he not annoyed, he found a passion and a familiar reminiscence from the days he roamed the Martial World. He couldn’t help but say.

"Rest assured, in my God-searching Palace, you will eat and drink well. Except for not being able to leave, if you want a hundred beauties to accompany you, I can satisfy you. Now, go down."

Hearing about a hundred beauties accompanying him, Lu Xiaofeng couldn’t help but feel tempted, but thinking they all might be expressionless as wooden posts, he immediately felt disinterested.

At this moment, he knew he couldn’t easily compromise, immediately stating, "I still don’t accept, if you, senior, want to confine me here, you must let me feel truly convinced."

"Truly convinced?"

The Eternal Life God inside the curtain smiled faintly, "Lu Xiaofeng, you are a smart man. You know your value is merely a bait, not a qualified opponent for negotiation. Otherwise, I would be willing to play a chess game with you."

On hearing the words ’play a chess game,’ the eyes behind the Divine Walk Grand Protector’s hat subtly lit up.

In those years, he had played a chess game with the god and lost in just ten moves, then captured.

Even he couldn’t deny now, what the god said was accurate, Lu Xiaofeng indeed wasn’t qualified to compete with the god in a chess match. Those who once qualified were all notable figures, including him, the then leader of the World’s No.1 Gang Dong Shenlong, and a remarkable person Wu Ming!

He moved, instructing two Beast Slaves to take Lu Xiaofeng away for confinement.

Once inside the God-searching Palace, it was incredibly difficult to get out, almost impossible, because... the entire God-searching Palace was within the perception range of the Eternal Life God’s Primordial Spirit, no movement could escape the god’s perception.

No matter what thoughts Lu Xiaofeng had upon entering, no matter the calculations, they were futile against absolute power!

"This fool... perhaps, this is the fate of a clever person... When someone thinks they are very smart, that is actually when they have become foolish... Back in those days in the Martial World, who didn’t know that the God was an exceptionally intelligent person?"

A sigh softly echoed at the entrance of a courtyard deep within the God-searching Palace.

A woman’s gaze watched Lu Xiaofeng being taken away from afar, showing a hint of pity, a touch of mockery, a trace of reluctance, and a measure of helplessness.

"Sister! Do you care about that person?"

At that moment, a melodious, pleasant voice of a young girl came from behind her.

The woman’s face turned cold, snorted, and said, "Don’t ask questions you shouldn’t ask."

The young girl’s voice continued, "Sister, you never stare at a man for such a long time, but this time you did, you definitely care about him."

"Too much talk!"

The woman abruptly turned around and slapped the young girl crisply across the face before leaving coldly.

"Remember this! Men are all liars. Don’t be easily deceived by them. Once you are deceived, what he loses might be a day of sadness, but what you lose will be a lifetime of heartbreak."

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Men are indeed liars.

Especially when they like to deceive women.

Even more so when they like their own woman.

Most men might be nervous when lying to others, but when lying to the woman they like, they can say it without a blush or a heartbeat, believing at that moment that the falsehood is undoubtedly true, even when it cannot be achieved.

So, women hurt deeply would all say men are liars.

Even a great man like the Martial Saint, isn’t he a great liar? He deceived Mrs. Wushuang, and this deception lasted a lifetime.

"At that time, when Guan Lang insisted on going to the battlefield to assist the army, I had a feeling of foreboding, yet I still couldn’t stop him. He also promised me he would return unharmed, but... but once he went, he never came back. He deceived me, and all the soldiers and villagers waiting for his return."

Mrs. Wushuang’s voice quietly echoed within the Spiritual Space.

Jiang Dali and Zhu Wushi listened to the lady’s sorrowful tale, but said nothing.

This was their second time entering Mrs. Wushuang’s Spiritual Space. After pulling out the Azure Dragon Crescent Moon Saber from the Iron Gate, they unexpectedly found the saber didn’t recognize them, and at that moment, the relic in Mrs. Wushuang’s hand reacted again, pulling the two into this spiritual space.

"Madam, please be comforted!"

Jiang Dali was never a gentle and understanding man, and at this moment, apart from saying these four words, he didn’t know what else to say. He cupped his fists and said, "I don’t know why Madam brought us into the Spirit Realm again. Since the Azure Dragon Crescent Moon Saber doesn’t recognize us, I still say the same as before, that being unable to learn the City Toppling Love is a matter of fate, and there’s no need to force it."

"Please don’t be anxious!"

Mrs. Wushuang turned calmly and said lightly, "Although neither of you is destined to learn the City Toppling Love, the fact that you could pull out Guan Lang’s weapon proves that you both possess an extraordinary ability and may have the potential to support the world in the future. Therefore, I am willing to teach you a Martial Arts technique simplified from the City Toppling Love called ’Love Devotion for Seven Lifetimes’, hoping it will be of help to both."

"Oh?"

Jiang Dali looked surprised, and almost simultaneously received a panel prompt.

Mrs. Wushuang continued, "Although Love Devotion for Seven Lifetimes is simplified from City Toppling Love, its power is far less than City Toppling Love, but it can be considered the starting move of the ultimate technique City Toppling Love. It is equally formidable, capable of instantly condensing the whole body’s Qi-Blood, reaching a state of rapid transcendence in spirit. However, if someone with a weak constitution forcibly executes it, they will self-immolate and perish, their body and soul destroyed, thus both of you must be extremely cautious."

If in the future, the fates allow you to cultivate this Martial Arts technique to a high level, you may return to Unrivaled City and perhaps have another opportunity!"

The words finished.

Mrs. Wushuang suddenly clapped her palms together, and the Qi of the Dantian burst forth. Her whole face and skin instantly turned red, and an aggressive Qi surged from her delicate form like a raging flame, rising suddenly in momentum.

"Watch carefully!"

Swoosh!——

She swiftly unleashed the starting move, erupting with a powerful and unmatched Inner Strength.

Jiang Dali felt as soon as he was within fifteen meters, his breathing was stifled and he felt immense pressure.

Almost instantly, the fierce flame-like Inner Strength was already surging with a torrential force.

Jiang Dali’s heart moved, he did not dodge or evade, allowing this force to engulf him. Standing amidst it, he comprehended the power of Love Devotion for Seven Lifetimes. Though unable to learn the City Toppling Love this time, mastering Love Devotion for Seven Lifetimes was indeed a considerable gain...

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(Extra update in the early morning!)