Painting of the Nine Immortals

Chapter 763: An U-Turn

Translator: _Tat_ Editor: Rundi

“Very well. I knew you wouldn’t reject it.”

The Leader of the Path of Arrays smiled in satisfaction, “Let us go. I don’t want to make the Supreme Headmaster wait too long.”

“Alright.” Ling Xian nodded. His eyes flashed with heat.

He will not give up on this opportunity. Similarly, he will not give up on that fortune!

“Let’s go.”

The Leader of Arrays rolled up his sleeve. Giant gushes of wind blew and carried Ling Xian away from the room.

When the two of them reappeared, they were at an empty field 3,000 miles away.

The land here was borderless, quiet, and without people. There was merely a giant hole in the ground that grabbed everyone’s attention.

“This is the place.”

The Leader of Arrays stroke his beard and released all the Qi on Ling Xian. Though by appearance, he used Qi to carry Ling Xian here faster, reality was that he was searching through Ling Xian.

After all, this ancient arrays are of great importance. He had to be careful.

Ling Xian was fully aware of this. Therefore, he meaningfully glanced at the Leader and complimented, “You truly are an original leveled cultivator. Within breaths’ time, you carried me to a place 3,000 miles away.”

“Haha, you are flattering me.”

The leader laughed brightly, “Let’s go. The ancient ruins is right below here.” As he spoke, he walked in giant steps and entered the giant hole with his head held high.

“The original level is an impressive level, but you couldn’t tell that I am merely a clone.” Ling Xian silently smiled and followed him.

Then, his eyes became thin lines from his huge grin. He was silently feeling very lucky that he didn’t try to sneak in.

Because the moment he entered, he sensed at least 10 different arrays around him. Though he was now considered a grandmaster in arrays, which meant it was easy for him to lift these – these arrays were not here for defensive purposes. They were here to alert.

The moment anyone enters this place, these arrays would burst into loud noises that inform everyone that there was an intruder.

“Luckily I didn’t enter by brute force. Or else my soul would be with the reaper already.”

Ling Xian continued to silently feel blessed. He followed the leader and checked out his surroundings.

This entire place was like a maze. Every single path was a thin and curvy one and they would run into a cross road every few steps. The entire place was a mixture of different roads that were extremely blinding.

Other than the complicated roads, only stone rooms remained. In the last few minutes, he had seen at least 10 rooms.

Without exception, these rooms have been busted open and were now all empty. In other words, all the treasures here have been raided by the Shang Qing Sect.

Ling Xian’s heart dropped. He was somewhat worried that the fortune has already been acquired by the Shang Qing Sect. But very quickly, his worry disappeared.

Because that fortune was the most important treasure in the entire ruin. Even if all other treasures were added together, they weren’t worth as much as that one treasure.

Therefore, Ling Xian calmed down and focused on walking. Because he planned on acquiring the fortune, he had to familiarize himself with the area.

Every single small road, every single cross road – he had to imprint all that information into his heart. That was the only way he could escape later.

Just like that, the Leader of Arrays led the way as Ling Xian memorized the roads and analyzed the situation.

“I will observe the place. I should try to counter this with gentle methods and do my best not to make a mess. If that doesn’t fly, then I will have to attack and steal.”

Silently making his decision, Ling Xian’s expression turned determined as he continued to follow the leader.

After many twists and turns, he finally arrived at the last obstacle before the fortune.

Here, he saw the Supreme Headmaster, Ji Qian Bai, the other path leaders, and all the other upper management from the Shang Qing Sect.

It was now apparent how important this ruin was.

Everyone smiled at Ling Xian’s arrival. They all had high expectations.

“Pupil Xian Ling greets the Supreme Headmaster, and the path Leaders,” Ling Xian paid his respect.

“There’s no need for that.”

Ji Qian Bai brandished his hand. “Xian, we finally see you after much longing.”

“You are flattering me.” Ling Xian smiled, not believing what he was saying one bit.

They were longing for something, but they weren’t longing for him. They were longing for the moment he opens the stone room. After all, it’s been more than 10 days since the ruin appeared. If they truly wanted Ling Xian to come, why didn’t they find him sooner?

It was obviously because they didn’t want to divide up the treasure.

The reason why they decided to find him now was because they couldn’t figure out this obstacle no matter what. If they could, they wouldn’t have asked him.

“This isn’t flattery. You are the only one who can overcome this trap,” Ji Qian Bai smiled, “I think the Leader of Path of Arrays has told you the details.”

Ling Xian nodded, “I already know what is happening. But I cannot promise that I can lift this array.”

“That doesn’t matter. You are talented in both arrays and in crafts – we are all aware of that. We all believe you have the ability.” Ji Qian Bai grinned, his eyes were full of hope.

The others all reacted the same way. Their faces were full of anticipation and passion.

Seeing the stone rooms alone have made them hopeful. Plus, this was the last room at the end of the roads, even if they think with their toes, they would know that what’s inside truly mattered. Therefore, they had high hopes.

Ling Xian had high hopes as well. However, he didn’t agree right away and instead, asked something in return.

“I need something in exchange. If you all agree to it, I will try and help.”

Hearing this, Ji Qian Bai and everyone else all frowned; not at all happy.

To them, Ling Xian was a member of the Shang Qing Sect, thus he had to take their orders. Yet now, he was asking for something. Why wouldn’t they be angry?

However, because Ling Xian was their last card to play, Ji Qian Bai forced a grin, “Tell me first, what is it that you want?”

“It’s simple.”

The corner of Ling Xian’s lips curled up, “If I can break into the stone room, then I get to choose a treasure. Just one.”

At this, everyone’s frown deepened.

Choosing one meant he may choose the most valuable one. Of course they didn’t want that to happen.

After moments of silence however, Ji Qian Bai somehow nodded and smiled, “Of course. If you can get into the stone room, you would be our most valuable member. You should get the right to choose something first.”

At those words, everyone’s expression changed. They didn’t think the Supreme Headmaster would agree to it.

Ling Xian was all smiles as he shifted his gaze towards the Leaders, “Do you guys agree as well?”

“Since the Supreme Headmaster has agreed, then I have nothing to say,” The Leader of Cultivation spoke slowly.

Everyone else all glanced at him and then glanced at the smiling Ji Qian Bai. They all nodded, accepting his request.

Seeing this, Ling Xian smiled brightly.

Since all the important figures have all agreed, then as long as he can break open the stone room, then he can get his hands on the fortune he has been dreaming about.

Since that was the case, why wouldn’t he be ecstatic?