CHAPTER 578: CHAPTER 454: FORCEFUL SEIZURE

(Congratulations to the Wanderer who buried the Three Lives for becoming the Sect Leader of this book~)

Wang Haichan and Li Buyi’s duel at Four Seasons Lake is a matter concerning the life and death of the Celestial Secret Palace.

A group of experts from the Celestial Secret Palace had gone early to Four Seasons Lake to set up an array. All kinds of preparations were made.

Within the Celestial Secret Palace, half of the experts remained to guard the house. As long as the Celestial Secret Palace stood, even if Wang Haichan lost, the Celestial Secret Sect could preserve their foundation without being completely crushed by the Xuanzhen Sect.

Wang Baoxuan is the Vice Sect Leader of the Celestial Secret Sect. With Wang Haichan going out for a duel, the Celestial Secret Palace was led by him.

Wang Baoxuan’s character is cautious and meticulous, and he is extremely careful while stationed at the Celestial Secret Palace, fearing any unexpected event.

Despite having the Five Elements Qiankun Demon-locking Array guarding the inside and outside, Wang Baoxuan still conducted regular patrols of important sect areas with his team.

Just now, Gao Xuan picked up the Kunyuan Divine Spear, causing the Thick Earth Primordial Qi to surge.

Wang Baoxuan happened to be patrolling with his team and immediately sensed that something was amiss. He is a top-level Golden Core True, and quite familiar with the Kunyuan Divine Spear.

After all, this is a legendary Divine Artifact, and in their youth, every true disciple of the Celestial Secret Sect dreamed of being the owner of this Divine Artifact, fondly meddling with the Kunyuan Divine Spear.

Unfortunately, reality is cruel.

Although the Kunyuan Divine Spear is a Divine Artifact, over a thousand years, no one in the Celestial Secret Sect has been able to wield it.

Over time, the Kunyuan Divine Spear became a mere ornament. It became the favorite toy that true disciples liked to fiddle with.

The moment one picks up the Kunyuan Divine Spear, it triggers a strong surge of Thick Earth Primordial Qi. Just this reaction alone means no one can truly pick up the spear. It’s only considered as holding it briefly.

At this age, Wang Baoxuan had already resigned himself to fate. He had long given up illusions about the Kunyuan Divine Spear.

Discovering the strange movement of the Kunyuan Divine Spear at this time, however, gave Wang Baoxuan a sense of foreboding.

He didn’t think anyone could sneak into the Celestial Secret Palace Treasure Vault, but suspected there was a traitor within the sect. Feeling the situation was dire, they intended to steal the Kunyuan Divine Spear.

Upon reaching the Treasure Vault door, Wang Baoxuan found the spell seals on the door were intact, and became even more alarmed.

Even the Sect Leader Wang Haichan would need to unravel the spell seals to open the vault.

Being able to sneak into the vault unnoticed, without breaking the spell seals, there is no such master in the sect.

Then Wang Baoxuan shouted loudly and immediately opened the vault door, leading his team into the vault.

Inside the vault, numerous Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Objects had been stored in Gao Xuan’s Sleeve Universe, except for this Kunyuan Divine Spear which was too unique and couldn’t be stored.

Gao Xuan had no choice but to carry it by hand.

The nine-foot-nine-inch-long spear, however you hold it, is quite cumbersome. Especially in such a confined space.

The Kunyuan Divine Spear emitted a faint dark golden light. Gao Xuan holding the long spear was as conspicuous as the spear itself.

Wang Baoxuan had never seen Gao Xuan, but upon seeing this person’s demeanor, he knew it wasn’t a disciple of his sect.

Looking at the vault again, hundreds of Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Objects were gone, he knew they had been stolen by this guy.

Wang Baoxuan was furious, their Sect Leader went out for a duel, and yet there was a thief daring to seize the opportunity for robbery! Did he really think there was no one in the Celestial Secret Sect?

The other experts of the Celestial Secret Sect were also filled with rage, the sect’s vault having been breached by an outsider and looted, no one could tolerate this.

Wang Baoxuan shouted loudly, "Where did this thief come from, daring to steal from our Xuanzhen Sect? I shall refine you into the Everlasting Soul Lamp, never to be reborn!"

A group of experts from the Celestial Secret Sect also activated their Magical Artifacts one after another. However, the confined space of the vault made it difficult to make a move.

And another issue was that numerous Magical Artifacts were on this person. If one accidentally broke his Storage Spiritual Artifact, the Spiritual Objects and Magical Artifacts would be lost.

Due to these concerns, they didn’t dare to attack immediately. They could only follow suit and curse with Wang Baoxuan.

Gao Xuan also knew what these people feared, he smiled at them, "Don’t shout. I’m just taking back my own belongings."

Wang Baoxuan grew angrier, "You come to our Celestial Secret Sect’s vault to take back your own things, who do you think you are?"

"I am Gao Xuan from the Five Elements Sect. The Kunyuan Divine Spear is the Divine Artifact of our Five Elements Sect, what’s wrong with me taking it?"

Gao Xuan said calmly, "You have forcefully seized the Kunyuan Divine Spear for thousands of years, truly considering the Divine Spear as your own belonging, isn’t it time you showed some decency?"

"What is the Five Elements Sect worth? The Kunyuan Divine Spear was a gift from us to the Celestial Secret Sect. Even if your ancestors resurrected, they wouldn’t dare to shamelessly ask for it back."

When Wang Baoxuan heard Gao Xuan was from the Five Elements Sect, he actually relaxed a bit inside.

The insignificant Five Elements Sect, had been exterminated by the Xuanzhen Sect. What kind of experts could they have?

The Five Elements Sect people might know the Earth Escape Technique, which is how they managed to get into the vault. As for how they crossed the Five Elements Qiankun Demon-locking Array, that was indeed a bit strange. There could also be collusion with sect disciples, sneaking in early.

In any case, upon hearing Gao Xuan’s identity, Wang Baoxuan calmed down. No matter how the other party turned the world around, don’t think of escaping from his palm.

The Earth Escape Technique, that requires time to perform. With so many Golden Core, Foundation Establishment experts watching, any Primordial Qi fluctuation from Gao Xuan would be interrupted by various spells.

Wang Baoxuan spoke in a sympathetic tone, "The Celestial Secret Sect and the Five Elements Sect were always allies. We were saddened when your Five Elements Sect was destroyed. For this, the Sect Leader personally took a stand for you, even going to the extent of dueling the Xuanzhen Sect."

He mainly wanted to avoid damaging numerous Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Objects, hoping to persuade Gao Xuan with words.

"It’s true that the Kunyuan Divine Spear is the Divine Artifact of your Five Elements Sect. But it was initially a gift from your sect to us during our alliance. You now want it back, it’s not impossible..."

Wang Baoxuan patiently tried to reason with Gao Xuan, "However, other Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Objects are our Celestial Secret Sect’s accumulation over thousands of years. Taking them like this is unreasonable. Return them first, and we can slowly discuss the matter of the Kunyuan Divine Spear..."

"The Kunyuan Divine Spear has been used by your sect for thousands of years, it’s not free, some interest must be collected."

Gao Xuan said casually: "Consider these magical artifacts and spiritual objects as interest."

Wang Baoxuan couldn’t hold back: "Aren’t you seeking your own death?"

Gao Xuan said slowly: "I also advise you not to seek your own death. Anyone who attacks me will definitely die."

"Ignorant madman!"

Wang Baoxuan drew the Spiritual Mechanism Sword, and as the sword spun, it transformed into a dazzling azure light shooting straight at Gao Xuan.

Although Wang Baoxuan was not a specialized sword cultivator, this Spiritual Mechanism Sword was a high-level spiritual artifact.

He had spent a century or two on the Spiritual Mechanism Sword, already achieving Unity of Man and Sword, and Sword Following Heart.

The azure sword light spun and reached in front of Gao Xuan. With the sharpness of the Spiritual Mechanism Sword’s flying sword, it could break ordinary protective spiritual artifacts with one strike.

Wang Baoxuan directly aimed to kill Gao Xuan with one sword stroke, to prevent any accidents.

Just before the azure sword light pierced Gao Xuan’s forehead, Gao Xuan reached out and pinched the azure sword light.

The sword light immediately dispersed, revealing a short sword of deep green roughly one foot in length.

Wang Baoxuan was greatly shocked, how could the Sword Artifact united with his body be forcibly taken by the opponent? What kind of technique was this?

Even his senior brother Wang Haichan couldn’t possibly seize the Spiritual Mechanism Sword in such a manner!

Gao Xuan swallowed the Golden Lotus Seed, not only advancing to the Nascent Soul level, but also cultivating the White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body.

Although the White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body wasn’t a combat technique, at the Nascent Soul level, the Golden Body naturally possessed various powerful strengths.

Within the White Tiger Divine Weapon Record, there were further cultivation methods. Techniques like Taibai Golden Gang Hand and Profound Gang Wind-Stepping Leg transformed each part of the body into a divine weapon.

Gao Xuan completely comprehended and integrated the secret techniques of the Five Elements Sect. Even without specifically practicing the Divine Weapon Record, he naturally understood the relevant secret techniques.

Let alone a Spiritual Mechanism Sword, even the Profound Sun Sword of Li Buyi, Gao Xuan could intercept with his hand.

The sword artifact, the Spiritual Mechanism Sword, fell into Gao Xuan’s hand, and with a casual wipe, Wang Baoxuan’s divine sense within was directly erased.

Wang Baoxuan had long practiced Unity of Body and Sword, all his skills were invested in the Spiritual Mechanism Sword. With his divine sense wiped from the sword artifact, his divine soul was severely traumatized.

He screamed miserably on the spot, blood tears flowed from his eyes, and he breathed no more.

Even a Golden Core powerhouse could not withstand such brutal and terrifying methods. Wang Baoxuan died instantly.

The others from the Celestial Secret Sect were dumbfounded, as Wang Baoxuan, serving as Vice Sect Leader, had cultivation second only to Wang Haichan.

The Spiritual Mechanism Sword in his hand was even said to rival Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Yet in one encounter, Gao Xuan seized the Spiritual Mechanism Sword. Then, Wang Baoxuan was dead...

This change was too shocking, even terrifying.

A group of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment experts had never seen such a method. They were all petrified.

Gao Xuan paid no heed to these people, leisurely taking the Kunyuan Divine Spear and walking out the gate.

He was now unable to control the Kunyuan Divine Spear, and even using the Earth Escape Technique would be interfered by Kunyuan Divine Spear’s Thick Earth power.

Helplessly, he could only carry the spear like this and leave.

The Celestial Secret Sect people watched as Gao Xuan walked past them, none dared to make a move. The timid ones didn’t even dare to look at Gao Xuan.

Only when Gao Xuan strode away did everyone regain their senses, exchanging glances, each feeling anxious and terrified, at a loss for what to do.

Facing a strong opponent like Gao Xuan, no strategies or techniques could be effective.

However, letting Gao Xuan leave like this, they felt very unwilling.

"There’s still the Five Elements Qiankun Demon-locking Array, if we activate the array, no matter his sky-reaching abilities he’ll be forced to die obediently!"

A Golden Core expert suddenly realized, and everyone came to their senses.

"That’s right."

"Yes, let’s quickly activate the array!"

"Avenge Senior Brother Wang..."

"Reclaim the sect’s treasure..."

The group of experts found a solution, looking excited, except for the weakest one who stayed behind to watch over Wang Baoxuan’s corpse, the rest hurried to the depths of the underground palace.

When the group arrived at the core of the array in the underground palace, they saw Gao Xuan and Shui Qingbo standing aside, with a cute and pretty girl standing in front of the Five Elements Wheel.

Five-colored divine light flowed around the girl, her sacred aura like an immortal, awe-inspiring and inviolable.

Most terrifyingly, the five-colored divine light shone on the Five Elements Wheel, resonating with the divine light on the girl.

As everyone was filled with doubt, they heard the girl lightly laugh, then the Five Elements Wheel suddenly turned into a stream of five-colored light and fell deep into the girl’s forehead.

The girl said to Gao Xuan: "Senior Brother, I’ve refined the Five Elements Wheel..."

The Celestial Secret Sect people heard these words and all felt a blackness before their eyes...