Huangxiu

Chapter 1169 Discovery
Chu Zhiyuan said, "How can we be sure it was caused by this white pearl? There was no white pearl in the body of the giant demon after it died."

“It is recorded in ancient times,” Huang Zhengyang said. “This is the Spirit Ascension Pearl.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and asked, "Where did this pearl come from? And what exactly is this so-called 'outer heavens'?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "They only mentioned things from beyond the heavens, but they don't know which heaven it is."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "So what kinds of extraterrestrial realms are there?"

Huang Zhengyang smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Although I know about the heavens beyond the heavens, I do not know what heavens are beyond the heavens."

Huang Zhengyang pondered for a moment and said, "As far as I know, there are quite a few Heavens Beyond Heavens, at least twelve."

"What are they?"

"I don't remember the specifics," Huang Zhengyang shook his head and said, "The heavens are now separated, and there are no other passages except through your Heavenly Swords."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Can this Spirit-Ascending Pearl raise a demon by one level?"

“Not bad.” Huang Zhengyang nodded slowly: “At least one level higher, from a great demon to a giant demon.”

"Can a person use it?"

"To humans, it is poison, capable of killing even a Nine-Turn Venerable."

"What about those with bloodlines?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Huang Zhengyang looked at him in surprise.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "For those who possess the bloodline, it should be a great tonic, right?"

Huang Zhengyang nodded slowly: "It is indeed very beneficial to those with bloodlines."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Isn't there any downside at all?"

He never believed that everything had its advantages and no disadvantages.

His modern education in his previous life instilled in him a concept of debate.

Everything has both advantages and disadvantages when yin and yang are in harmony.

No one is exempt.

The same applies to the Spirit-Ascending Pearl; it will inevitably have its drawbacks.

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "You've got a quick reaction."

He deeply admired Chu Zhiyuan's clarity and wisdom.

Greed blinds reason; it is human nature.

Not everyone can remain calm in the face of such great benefits.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and asked, "What harm could there be?"

"The Spirit Ascension Pearl has countless uses for beasts, almost all of which are advantages. Of course, if they cannot withstand it, they will die directly. For humans, their bloodline will be suddenly enhanced, thus affecting their will."

"The backlash from the bloodline itself?"

“Those who possess a bloodline have often reached a strange balance,” Huang Zhengyang said. “But this Spirit Ascension Pearl will disrupt that balance.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, "The consequences of disrupting this balance are unpredictable, aren't they?"

"Yes."

"You intend to give it to your fellow disciples, right?" Huang Zhengyang said. "I advise you to think twice."

"Thank you, Director." Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly.

I originally intended to give it to Li Hongzhao, but now it seems inappropriate to give it to her.

But it can be given to Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan's cultivation technique is specifically designed to control the phoenix bloodline.

This Spirit-Enhancing Pearl is tantamount to strengthening one's bloodline, which is of great benefit to Li Miaotan.

Huang Zhengyang said, "If you want this Spirit Ascension Pearl, you can go to the Demon Extermination Bureau; they have quite a few."

"There are still many?" Chu Zhiyuan asked in surprise.

"It's hard to say exactly how many there are. They fell from the sky, and the distribution is very uneven. Some places have none at all, while others have a huge pile. Some have already been eaten, and those that have been eaten can no longer be found," Huang Zhengyang said. "The Demon Extermination Division has been busy cleaning up these things lately."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: "If some lotuses in the Azure Lotus Sea were eaten and turned into giant demons, are there other giant demons elsewhere that were eaten by powerful demons and turned into giant demons?"

"As far as I know, there are quite a few." Huang Zhengyang shook his head and said, "Your four major sects are fighting demons, but the real main force in fighting demons is still the Demon Extermination Division."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "They have indeed worked hard."

The four major sects have many skilled disciples, but due to their high aptitude requirements, their total number is far less than that of the Demon Extermination Bureau.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'd like to get a few. Can Huang Sizheng help me?"

"Why would you want to use it?" Huang Zhengyang asked curiously. "It can't be used on people; it's harmful. It can't be spread outside."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I want to find out where it came from."

"...How many do you want?"

"How about five?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "Okay, wait a moment, I'll go ask the Demon Extermination Division for it."

This Spirit Ascension Pearl cannot be passed on to outsiders, as it can create giant monsters with immense destructive power.

But Chu Zhiyuan is different from ordinary people. He is a disciple of the four major sects, which is enough to make people feel at ease. In addition, his ruthlessness in killing evil spirits makes him even more trustworthy.

……

Fifteen minutes later, Huang Zhengyang returned and handed him a small jade box.

He took the palm-sized jade box, opened it, and inside were five white beads.

They were all the size of longan, perfectly round and flawless, like ice and snow, with a faint shimmering light inside.

Just as Chu Zhiyuan was about to take his leave, he suddenly heard footsteps outside.

"Commander, it's urgent." "Come in and talk!"

"Yes."

A young man in a green robe strode in, his face solemn.

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Si Zheng, then I shall take my leave."

Huang Zhengyang waved his hand: "No need to see me off."

Chu Zhiyuan left the courtyard, closed the gate, and walked out alone.

Just as he reached the gate of the Exorcism Bureau, before he even stepped over the threshold, the young man in the green robe strode over and said, "Mr. Chu, please wait!"

Chu Zhiyuan turned to look at him.

The young man had an ordinary appearance but a dignified and composed demeanor, giving people a sense of calm.

"The Chief Justice requests your presence."

"Huang Sizheng?"

"Yes."

“…Okay.” Chu Zhiyuan turned around and walked back to Huang Zhengyang’s courtyard.

Huang Zhengyang waved and said, "These guys found a statue of a god. Can you take a look at it?"

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "A statue of the Evil Lord?"

“Yes, this statue is different from the usual ones,” Huang Zhengyang said. “We’ve never encountered one before. Let’s see what’s so special about it.”

Chu Zhiyuan hesitated: "Si Zheng, am I not suitable?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "Could you help me see if it can be destroyed? The more dangerous it is, the sooner it should be destroyed. Keeping it will only cause big trouble."

"Okay," Chu Zhiyuan readily agreed.

He was also extremely curious.

“Let’s go, we’re not in the city,” Huang Zhengyang said. “We might have to travel a while.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and agreed.

……

A mountain peak three hundred miles away.

A ten-foot-tall golden statue was shining brightly.

Chu Zhiyuan stood beneath the statue, looking around.

The statue is made of gold.

It glitters in the sunlight and can be seen from almost a two-mile radius.

Within a radius of two miles, there was no human habitation, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world.

If anyone is there, they've probably already moved it.

The piles of bones on the ground indicate that even though there was no human habitation, someone still saw it and found this place.

They all died here.

These stark white bones remained untouched, as did the surrounding stones.

Clearly, the experts from the Exorcism Division were very cautious and experienced. They did not act rashly and reported directly to their superiors.

He looked at the statue's face.

Unlike typical spirit statues, this statue has three heads joined together, with three sides facing outwards.

Every head looks different.

His body was human, and his feet were also human, making him completely different from other evil lords.

Beneath the golden statue stood Chu Zhiyuan, Huang Zhengyang, and two elderly men.

The two old men kept staring at the statue, while Huang Zhengyang and Chu Zhiyuan stood under the statue looking around.

Huang Zhengyang said, "Isn't that a bit strange?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

"Is it an evil deity?" Huang Zhengyang asked. "We need to figure that out first."

Although there are several piles of bones beneath the statue, it cannot be concluded that it is a statue of the Evil Lord.

“It is the Evil Lord.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

By observing the evil aura emanating from the Laogong acupoint, it can be determined that this statue is also an evil deity.

Huang Zhengyang's face darkened: "Is this the new Evil Lord?"

Chu Zhiyuan looked at the two old men.

Huang Zhengyang asked, "Elder Yu, Elder Guo, is there any record of this Evil Lord?"

The two old men were still murmuring to themselves, their expressions fascinated, as if they were caught up in a frenzy.

Chu Zhiyuan said in a low voice, "These two seniors are not quite right."

Huang Zhengyang sighed and said, "Is it caused by this statue?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

"It's really weird!" Huang Zhengyang snorted.

He took out a jade pendant from his pocket and placed it on the foreheads of the two old men.

The palm-sized jade pendant glittered, and as if they were having a nightmare, they widened their eyes and took a deep breath.

He was immediately drenched in sweat.

(End of this chapter)