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So, if this batch of Treasure is successfully obtained, it would mean that Korea has gained nearly a decade's worth of total revenue and expenditure out of thin air, which is immensely significant.
From then on, there would be no worries about funding for battles and recruiting troops. Advancing into the Central Plains to vie for supremacy would no longer be mere talk; it would be backed by substantial capital, just waiting for the right moment to act.
Everything was under the control of the White-Browed Ancestor, who had a clever plan in mind.
Those who obediently handed over the Treasure could choose to stay or leave; Korea would not interfere too much in this matter.
However, even if Korea did not intervene, those individuals were reluctant to leave, feeling a sense of attachment after traveling thousands of miles together. After all, they had endured hardships, if not contributed significantly.
Now that they had obtained these precious items through hard work, how could anyone be willing to let them go?
Soon, the group began their journey toward the outside world. Thanks to the calculations of the White-Browed Ancestor, Princess Zhulan and her companions would not stray too far from their original route because it was easy to get lost in the desert and Gobi Desert; they dared not wander off.
If they risked returning, Korea would have the opportunity to seize all the Treasure. This would give Korea more confidence in participating in the struggle for dominance in the Central Plains.
Princess Zhulan and her companions were taking a roundabout route primarily to avoid Korea. However, they could not deviate too far from the main path; eventually, they would have to return.
Given this situation, the White-Browed Ancestor saw an opportunity to seize all the Treasure. Thus, Korea's team gradually increased their pace.
If they could catch up before Princess Zhulan and her group returned to their main route, it would be ideal; they could strike at any moment to intercept them.
Even if they were overtaken by them first, Korea still had a chance to catch up and snatch the Treasure away, eliminating witnesses without anyone being aware.
Therefore, the White-Browed Ancestor's plans were coming together perfectly; no one could escape his calculations.
On another battlefield, Lu Chen witnessed the Bone-less Sorcerer summon the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron to pursue the fleeing Treasure Guardian Beast. He then manifested his true self and chased after it as well.
The Treasure Guardian Beast moved at incredible speed, traversing mountains and rivers effortlessly, gliding through the air with ease.
As the Treasure Guardian Beast fled, the Bone-less Sorcerer pursued closely behind, holding high a bronze Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron. This Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron was specifically effective against the Treasure Guardian Beast and had been used by the Han Dynasty to suppress royal palaces.
Seeing such a scene made it clear that Bone-less had not given up; he had long desired to claim the Treasure Guardian Beast for himself.
The Treasure Guardian Beast was a Void Immortal; if it could be tamed as a mount, it would be a tremendous boon. If Bone-less Sorcerer had it as a steed, his power would increase exponentially.
During the hunt in the Central Plains, he possessed the Treasure Guardian Beast, the Great Pixiu. Therefore, he needed to be more orthodox to gain recognition from the common people. This is why the Bone-less Sorcerer was willing to forgo the Treasure in order to subdue this Treasure Guardian Beast.
Although the Treasure Guardian Beast was fast, the Bone-less Sorcerer was not slow either. His Yin Spirit manifested freely, tightly gripping the Treasure Guardian Beast from behind, preventing it from escaping.
Lu Chen followed behind them, and he was unsure whether the other party was too focused on their own matters or what, but they did not notice him at all.
Moreover, the Bone-less Sorcerer and the Treasure Guardian Beast would occasionally stop to spar, exchanging blows a couple of times, which further provided Lu Chen with opportunities to easily catch up to them.
He wondered where this Treasure Guardian Beast would escape to? Along the way, aside from creating chaos to hinder the Bone-less Sorcerer's progress, it seemed to be rushing forward as if these places were familiar to it.
To avoid alarming the Bone-less Sorcerer and the Treasure Guardian Beast into discovering his presence, Lu Chen transformed his true form into lightning, soaring into the sky and blending into the clouds. He then quietly observed their movements from within the cloud cover.
After about half a time, the Treasure Guardian Beast had run out of the Gobi Desert, which astonished Lu Chen; he had not expected they would reach the edge of the Gobi Desert so soon.
All three parties were moving at incredible speeds, covering vast distances in an instant. At this rate, half a time could easily translate into thousands of miles traveled.
Within the clouds, Lu Chen manifested as a computer, occasionally peeking out to check on their movements below.
Unknowingly, they had covered over ten thousand miles, even seeing through to the bottom of the Gobi Desert and beginning to enter a snowy region.
Indeed, after the Gobi Desert came a snowy area that was extremely cold; almost everything visible was blanketed in white as snowflakes fell like goose feathers.
The Treasure Guardian Beast and Bone-less Sorcerer darted through the snow-covered landscape like streaks of light. Lu Chen poked his head out from within the clouds to observe their situation.
At that moment, due to heavy snowfall, the clouds were low, which actually aided Lu Chen's actions by keeping him close enough to maintain his target without losing sight of them while also effectively concealing himself from detection.
The Treasure Guardian Beast and Bone-less Sorcerer flashed past close to the ground and continued fleeing into the distance.
Lu Chen licked his lips and turned his eyes thoughtfully, murmuring to himself: "I wonder how Princess Zhulan and the others are doing. The White-Browed Ancestor is too treacherous; once he returns, he will surely target others. I imagine Princess and her companions won't fare well either."
With a sigh that carried a sense of helplessness, Lu Chen transformed his true form once again into a Thunderous Python, stirring up nearby clouds like rushing water as he flew further away.
As he progressed along his route, it wasn't long before there was another change in climate on the ground.
This time, the ice and snow began to melt, revealing black fertile soil, lush green grass, and trees. This scene was as beautiful as spring, with even the sun shining warmly.
Such a strange change in climate made one feel as if they had walked out of the scorching summer, traversed through the entire cold winter, and then entered into the warm spring—truly marvelous.
In just a few moments, the grass and trees disappeared, replaced by a vast ocean blocking the way.
The sea was a pure blue, exuding mystery and infinity. As the sea breeze blew, the waves rose and fell in succession, crashing onto the shore repeatedly.
The Treasure Guardian Beast landed on the beach, its bell-like eyes reflecting a hint of despair as it gazed at the endless ocean and said, "Is this also fate? I have painstakingly cultivated for nearly a hundred years, only to bow my head and serve humanity in the end. Is this my destiny? Sigh, all I longed for was freedom and boundlessness, but it has turned into emptiness."
The Treasure Guardian Beast sighed repeatedly in front of the boundless sea, revealing its despair and helplessness.
If it exerted all its strength, it could at least put up a fight against the Bone-less Sorcerer. However, the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron was too effective against it.
Moreover, fighting would consume a lot of its energy, which it was unwilling to do. Perhaps years of closed-door cultivation had already worn down its will.
Now, the Treasure Guardian Beast only yearned for freedom and peace; as long as there was a place for it to cultivate and comprehend The Path of Yin Immortals, that would be enough.
But fate is fate; if The Path of Yin Immortals were so easy to comprehend, there wouldn't be so many who perished midway.
The Treasure Guardian Beast understood that no matter where it fled, when chaos was about to descend upon the world, it could not remain unscathed.
The grand scheme is like a game of chess; few can guarantee they won't be drawn into it. Once involved, life and death are beyond one's control—that is fate.
Fate means going with the flow; those who do not go with the flow only face death—death beneath their opponent's feet. Thus, fate is also merciless!
A flash of black light passed by as the Bone-less Sorcerer landed steadily on the ground. Then he laughed heartily and said, "Divine beast, where do you think you're running? You might as well submit to me and become my mount; I need you."
The Treasure Guardian Beast turned around with a cold snort and said, "Do you think I can't outrun you? I am now a Void Immortal; I can traverse the Cosmic Starry Sky. But even so, I still cannot escape your entanglement. That’s why I stopped to prepare for a great battle with you."
At this point, the Treasure Guardian Beast paused before continuing: "If I lose, I will naturally submit to you as your mount. But if you happen to be killed by me, I will not bear any mental obstacles for offending the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron."
The reason why the Treasure Guardian Beast kept fleeing instead of confronting the Bone-less Sorcerer head-on lay precisely in the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron.
In the previous life, the Treasure Guardian Beast was the seal of the Han Dynasty, while the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron was used to suppress the palace. Although both are items of the court, the belief in the Merit of the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron is much stronger, which is why it is unwilling to offend it.
If the Treasure Guardian Beast were to act against the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, its state of mind would be hindered, as if it had committed an act of betraying its master and destroying its ancestors.
If its state of mind is obstructed, it will be very difficult for it to break through to Yin Immortal in the future.
Yin Immortal is not just about cultivating above Yin Spirit; no matter how high one's talent is, if there are obstacles in the mind, it ultimately becomes impossible to break through to Yin Immortal.
Therefore, on the eve of battle, the Treasure Guardian Beast made its position clear. It did not want to hinder its state of mind by offending the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, so it needed to clarify its stance.
In this way, even if there is some obstruction, it would be much easier than directly killing the Bone-less Sorcerer and facing severe consequences.
"Is that so?" The Bone-less Sorcerer sneered coldly, already holding the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron in hand as it spun rapidly.
At this moment, Lu Chen also arrived here, but his true form remained hidden within the clouds and did not reveal itself openly.
Seeing such a situation before him, Lu Chen knew that a great battle was inevitable and that the Treasure Guardian Beast might be in trouble.
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