Chapter 653 - - 518 Getting it all without effort_2

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“Village Master Long, how many people know about the Hundred Souls Spirit Sealing Jar?” asked Duge.

“Apart from myself and Manager Ma, nobody else knows anything about it,” replied Long Yichen. “In others’ eyes, Dragon Willow Villa is merely a vile place that offends the heavens and morality, existing only to amass wealth for Prince Duan.”

You know about offending the heavens and morality?

Duge gave him a sidelong glance and asked, “How does Village Master Long’s abilities compare with those of the Cultivators?”

“…” Long Yichen hesitated for a moment before responding, “Among the Martial Artists, I count as a top-notch expert. Even if I can’t defeat a Grandmaster, I have no problem escaping from one. But against Qi Refiners, ten of the likes of me wouldn’t be enough for them to break a sweat killing.”

Duge’s expression changed slightly as he asked, “Have you ever witnessed the abilities of a Qi Refiner?”

Long Yichen’s pupils trembled slightly as if recalling the terror of the Qi Refiners. He was silent for a long while before finally saying, “Their bodies hard as iron, thunder emanating from their palms, spewing mist from their mouths, riding swords through the air, their flying swords capable of decapitating someone a hundred meters away.”

A Qi Refiner capable of decapitating someone from a hundred meters away, the hierarchy of this world is indeed high, no wonder the Alien Warriors die so unjustly…

“What is above the Qi Refiner?” asked Duge.

“Above the Qi Refiner is the Golden Core True Man,” said Long Yichen. “It’s said that Golden Core True Men do not consume grain, can use Escape Techniques to travel hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye, have the power to command the wind and rain, and communicate with ghosts and gods. I’ve never seen a Golden Core True Man take action.”

Damn!

Duge’s mouth twitched slightly, feeling even more that this world was tough to navigate. The individuals he’d seen on his first Alien Battlefield also claimed to be Cultivators, but compared to this world’s, they were vastly inferior!

“What is above the Golden Core?” Duge pressed on.

“The Carefree Man,” answered Long Yichen with a frown, annoyed. “We are powerless against Qi Refiners as it is. You can’t even defeat me, so what’s the point in asking these questions? Don’t tell me you’re thinking of assassinating a Golden Core True Man.”

“Village Master Long, don’t be annoyed,” Duge said with a sly grin. “Know yourself and your enemy, and you’ll never be in peril, right? I know nothing about this world, so I have to get a clear picture.”

Long Yichen snorted coldly once more. Looking at Duge and not knowing if his decision to collaborate with such an evil demon was right or wrong.

This evil demon’s abilities appear mediocre at best. Why is he deemed so important by the imperial court?

“Village Master Long, the Hundred Souls Spirit Sealing Jar has been contaminated by miscellaneous souls and has lost its function. What can it still be used for?” Duge’s gaze returned to the Soul Suppressing Vase suspended in the air as he asked.

“You’re asking me? Who should I ask?” Long Yichen was clearly getting impatient. “I am not a Cultivator. I can’t activate their Magical Treasures. You’re an Evil Demon, why don’t you try using it yourself? Maybe you can control it.”

Control it?

Duge looked at the Soul Suppressing Vase still spewing dark energy and fell into thought.

The screams emitted from the Soul Suppressing Vase had not ceased, and within the rolling black mist, the hateful faces of children appeared and vanished in an instant, a truly chilling sight.

Truth be told, if it weren’t necessary, Duge really wouldn’t want to touch this thing, but the world of sects was strict in its hierarchy, and the basics about the Alien Warriors had been leaked.

Now, he didn’t know how he could learn an Immortal Technique.

Having such an apparently precious vase without utilizing it, he felt rather unwilling to let go.

Village Master Long had talked to him for a long time, yet he himself didn’t dare touch the vase and even tried to goad him into it, probably because he was also scared…

To take or not to take?

Duge was torn.

After only a moment’s consideration, he decided to try his luck with the vase.

On the Alien Battlefield, the people from Pan-Universe Entertainment could carry nearly a whole world’s worth of souls with their strong spiritual power. His own spiritual power exceeded eight hundred thousand. There was no reason for him to fear a mere vase filled with vengeful spirits.

Especially since…

In his body flowed the Sea God’s Power, Solar Divine Power, and Dark God Power. Even if the resentful spirits in the vase tried to possess him, it was highly likely they’d be given away for free.

After all, the Solar Divine Power was the nemesis of these dark and evil things…

The most crucial point was, if he got his hands on the vase, he could then righteously use the Dark God Power.

Because…

The folks from Pan-Universe Entertainment were unaware of the capabilities of this mutated Magical Treasure. The dark mist wasn’t much different from the shadows controlled by the Dark God Power.

As long as he could use a bit of Divine Power, he would not be completely helpless against a Qi Refiner.

On the Alien Battlefield, every Alien Warrior was fighting for their life. What was the chance of a sure win?

Resolute, Duge stepped towards the Soul Suppressing Vase.

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Watching Duge approach the Soul Suppressing Vase, Long Yichen’s heartbeat quickened slightly. Ever since he discovered Duge’s true identity, he had been contemplating this strategy.

At the time, the Cultivator who came with Prince Duan had set up a Formation, and after doing so, he warned him repeatedly not to touch the Soul Suppressing Vase lest he suffer backlash.

Dragon Willow Villa was ruined, and his only chance of survival was to flee with the Soul Suppressing Vase to Prince Su. However, since he dared not touch it, how could he transport it there?

Without the Soul Suppressing Vase as proof, how could Prince Su believe him?

If he left behind the Soul Suppressing Vase and even if he managed to convince Prince Su, the back and forth would likely mean that Prince Duan had already taken care of the vase.

Without evidence, how could they implicate Prince Duan based solely on a group of children?

By then, his death would be certain.

Therefore, using the Carefree Man, known as an evil demon, to take the Soul Suppressing Vase was the best choice.

If the Carefree Man were to suffer backlash from the Soul Suppressing Vase, he would send Ding Chang and the others away and flee as far as he could, steering clear of the crown princes’ struggle for power and trying to survive just another day…

If the Carefree Man could seize the Soul Suppressing Vase, then all his problems would be resolved.

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