Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 271 - 269: Where the Ancient Arts Lie

My aunt actually got injured?

Huangfu Qing could hardly believe his own eyes.

Is it me that’s gone crazy, or has the world lost its mind?

"How is this possible?"

He was dazed, as if he’d lost his soul.

Huangfu Shaoyao was even more stunned.

This kind of injury was nothing to her.

But the key was—she got injured.

"The power of the seal... Because of a moment’s carelessness, I actually got hurt..." Huangfu Shaoyao’s eyes shot out a chilling light, almost piercing Xu Yang through and through.

Having unleashed that move, Xu Yang was extremely weakened, yet as he looked at Huangfu Shaoyao, there was not a hint of fear.

"You’re not going to get so pissed you just kill me, are you?"

Xu Yang bared his teeth in a grin.

"..."

The muscles in Huangfu Shaoyao’s face twitched.

At first she didn’t feel much, but hearing this, she didn’t know why—she actually felt embarrassed and furious!

This little bastard!

"You really think I don’t dare?" Huangfu Shaoyao took a step forward, her killing intent and anger so fierce that the very heavens and earth seemed to react.

She was supposed to make Xu Yang yield and beg, but now the tables were turned. She simply couldn’t accept this.

"What a lively scene!"

A light chuckle suddenly rang out.

The pressure enveloping Huangfu Shaoyao dissolved in an instant, scattering like water!

She turned her eyes, and her pupils shrank!

The Alchemy Emperor!

Even though only a remnant soul of the Alchemy Emperor remained, she didn’t dare take him lightly in the least!

Even with her vast strength at Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection!

In the Huangfu Family, accounts of the Alchemy Emperor were far more detailed than in the outside world.

"Huangfu Shaoyao greets Senior Alchemy Emperor."

Just like Huangfu Qing, Huangfu Shaoyao instantly forced a chuckle, cupping her fists in a salute, appearing extremely respectful.

"The Alchemy Emperor is a thing of the past. Now I’m just a remnant soul, unworthy of your respect," Gu Jun said with a faint smile, not caring at all.

"Eh? Did my disciple actually hurt you, miss?" Gu Jun suddenly changed the subject, looking oddly amused.

Hearing this, even Xu Yang’s expression went a little weird—his master’s words really hit where it hurts!

Sure enough!

Huangfu Shaoyao’s face grew ashen upon hearing this.

This was barefaced humiliation and mockery!

The mighty Myriad Manifestations Perfection, injured by my disciple who’s just at Yang Realm Perfection?

Are you not embarrassed?

This jab made Huangfu Shaoyao’s chest tighten!

Yet she really had nothing to say!

The more she tried to explain, the worse and more disgraceful she’d seem.

"To become the Alchemy Emperor’s disciple—he really isn’t ordinary!" Huangfu Shaoyao said in praise, though her smile looked even worse than a grimace.

Gu Jun chuckled and shot Xu Yang a look full of admiration.

This kid, he brings one shock after another.

Although he was refining the corpse within the cauldron, he was fully aware of everything happening outside.

He wasn’t surprised at all that Xu Yang endured all that torment!

But to strike unexpectedly in the end, actually injuring Huangfu Shaoyao—that truly stunned him.

What a little freak!

Huangfu Qing gave Xu Yang a long, deep look. With Gu Jun showing up, there was nothing else he could do for now.

"Just now, Aunt was joking around with Xu Yang."

"Now that Senior Alchemy Emperor is here, we’ll still need to wait a little. I need Xu Yang to refine a few pills for me!"

"That’s absolutely not a problem!" Gu Jun spoke up for Xu Yang without hesitation.

Xu Yang had no objections either.

Given the current situation, both he and Gu Jun had to follow Huangfu Qing’s lead.

But who would get the last laugh—that was still unknown!

Afterwards, the atmosphere inside the fire curtain turned much more lively.

Though both sides harbored their own agendas, it didn’t affect the surface harmony at all!

Xu Yang started alchemy, and Huangfu Shaoyao had already brought plenty of herbs when she came.

After the pills were refined, Huangfu Qing entered seclusion for training, while Xu Yang sorted through his own gains.

The power of the Heaven-locking Seal had been clearly proven.

The Heaven-Locking Divine Chain could now condense seven chains. Whether for suppression or binding, its might had skyrocketed!

His overall strength now rivaled the Late Stage of Myriad Manifestation Realm with ease!

Next was the Demon Dragon Saber!

The evil might within the blade had activated to the eighth heaven!

At this moment, the Demon Dragon Saber’s power was already close to its peak.

Its vicious might was unmatched, the dragon soul absolutely domineering!

Although the final seal had yet to be unlocked, the power of the ninth heaven, Xu Yang had faintly sensed it already. However, limited by the saber itself, the improvement wasn’t all that great yet.

Once he fully reached the Myriad Phenomena Realm, he could easily unlock the Demon Dragon Saber’s complete state!

If he could also fuse in some supreme treasures in the future, its power might be enhanced even further.

On that note, the first thing Xu Yang set his sights on was Huangfu Qing’s Asura Blood Book!

The horrific bloody aura of the Asura Blood Book went perfectly with the Demon Dragon Saber!

If he could fuse the two, then there would be no limit to the Demon Dragon Saber. He could forge a brand new divine weapon in whatever form he wished.

But... that thing is a True Monarch’s Supreme Treasure. Trying to refine it would be as hard as reaching the heavens!

For now, he could only keep it in mind for later!

Half a month later—

Huangfu Qing’s seclusion came to an end.

His cultivation was still at Early Stage of Myriad Phenomena, but his aura had risen sharply!

He seemed ready, summoning his square seal and calling forth the Asura Blood Book.

Within the fire curtain, everyone grew tense and focused!

Huangfu Qing was incomparably solemn, while worry, excitement, and anticipation warred on Huangfu Shaoyao’s face.

Xu Yang and Gu Jun kept their cool; of course, they were hoping Huangfu Qing would fail.

But Huangfu Qing’s preparations were thorough. Since he dared to act, he must have a good chance!

Poof!

Huangfu Qing spat out a big mouthful of essence blood onto the square seal, his face instantly paling.

He quickly began forming hand-seals, his hands flashing in complex patterns. In an instant, countless afterimages appeared; one seal skill after another appeared out of thin air to envelop the square seal.

As time passed, the eerie purple square seal actually began to dissolve at a speed visible to the naked eye under the force of the seals.

Until finally, it turned into a drop of purple-red liquid hovering in midair, exuding a bizarre and terrifying aura.

"Go!"

Huangfu Qing flicked his finger suddenly.

The liquid shot straight into the Asura Blood Book like lightning!

BOOM!

A destructive bloody miasma erupted into a raging storm, rampaging wildly.

The world shook, the heavens and earth seemed about to split apart.

Even the surrounding wall of fire was completely shaken, quivering madly, almost collapsing!

The Asura Blood Book surged with a horrific sea of blood, as if countless evil spirits were howling and roaring inside, churning as they pounced at Huangfu Qing and swallowed him whole.

A moment later—

All the turbulence slowly subsided, leaving behind only a massive sphere of blood-colored light.

Huangfu Qing was right inside!

Huangfu Shaoyao let out a slight sigh of relief; getting to this stage was already half the battle won.

From here on, it was all about patience.

Though this was only the initial stage of control, it was still a huge step forward.

As his cultivation improved, his mastery of it would gradually deepen until he could wield it flawlessly!

Don’t underestimate this first step. Relying on the Asura Blood Book alone, Huangfu Qing could now threaten even those at the Late Stage of Myriad Manifestation Realm!

Xu Yang glanced at Gu Jun.

Gu Jun sent a voice transmission: "No way to stop it. The Asura Blood Book is the Huangfu Family’s supreme treasure. When Mr. Huangfu died, he even put extra safeguards on it, just in case!"

"But even if he reaches Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection, don’t think he can fully unleash the Asura Blood Book’s true power!"

"The key is the blood mark on you, brat!"

Gu Jun’s voice was full of meaning.

Xu Yang nodded heavily!

With the Heaven-locking Seal under his belt, he was even more confident!

But for now, it definitely wasn’t the right time!

"Senior Alchemy Emperor, where is the ancient technique?"

Huangfu Shaoyao withdrew her gaze from Huangfu Qing and fixed it on Gu Jun as she asked.

"Qingzhou!"

Upon hearing this, both Huangfu Shaoyao and Xu Yang were shocked.

It’s actually in Qingzhou?