Capítulo 1147: Chapter 23: Ma Yuan’s Apology, Earth-Shattering Speculation (Part 2)
However, to be safe, Xiao Jie still moved with a thought, transforming back into human form while quietly grasping the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in his hand. Although normal Spell Divine Skills might not work against the opponent, this Ten Thousand Souls Banner, a Divine Artifact refined by the Netherworld Emperor, specializes in wounding the Divine Soul and imprisoning the Spiritual Body. It might pose a certain threat to even Shen Earth Immortal, serving as a ans of self-defense at a critical mont.
He carefully restrained his aura, riding on the auspicious clouds, slowly and warily approaching the position where Ma Yuan was located.
Just when he was still several kiloters away from Ma Yuan, Ma Yuan seed to sense his presence, suddenly turning his head, his gaze instantly locking onto him!
Xiao Jie was so startled that his heart almost skipped a beat, almost turning to flee reflexively, but he forcefully suppressed this impulse, confronting Ma Yuan from a distance.
Unexpectedly, Ma Yuan, upon seeing him, did not show any ferocity or hostility on his face. Instead, a complex expression appeared, mixed with apology and a bit of relief. He cupped his hands in Xiao Jie’s direction, and although his voice still carried so hoarseness, his tone was calm and sincere, decidedly different from the madly howling figure inside the Giant Kunkun earlier:
“Greetings, Daoist. I am Ma Yuan. I previously hid in the belly of the Kunkun to seek refuge, unaware of the passage of ti and the changes in the world, my mind clouded and spiritual platform unclear, inadvertently offending and startling you Daoist, truly not my intention. I earnestly apologize here, hoping for your forgiveness.”
Eh? This tone, this deanor, these words… they’re indeed a stark contrast to the crazed Immortal shouting to kill and appearing insane earlier! Xiao Jie was uncertain in his heart, thinking this old fellow might be deceiving, but the opponent’s calm state and sincere apology indeed didn’t seem deceitful.
However, Xiao Jie still didn’t dare to completely trust the other party. After all, it was about his life, and he couldn’t afford to be careless. Who knows if this is another disguise? He only answered from a safe distance, “No need for such courtesy, Daoist Ma Yuan. The world is unpredictable, occasional confusion is understandable. Since you are now awakened, what plans do you have? From your words, it seems you are an Ancient Immortal, rather unfamiliar with today’s world. Why not co to Gu Yun State with for a visit? It is a place for Immortals to cultivate quietly in today’s world, with several fellow Daoists, who can explain the current Nine States situation, helping you quickly understand the present circumstances.”
Xiao Jie secretly plotted, as long as he could trick Ma Yuan to Gu Yun State, once on his territory, with Shen Jizi in charge, whether to kill or capture, question or keep, it wouldn’t be up to him. Even if he was powerful, he likely couldn’t stir much trouble in front of the many Immortals in Gu Yun State.
But Ma Yuan, hearing this, slowly shook his head, revealing a hint of desolation and determination on his face. He cupped his hands and said, “I appreciate your kindness, Daoist. However, I am rely a ‘survivor, a fish that slipped through the net’, having experienced great changes in heaven and earth, with my sect overturned and fellow Daoists fallen, my Dao foundation damaged, and my mind greatly changed, muddled until now. Now, by chance, I’ve escaped the cage, seeing this clear world. Although Spiritual Energy is thin and Laws are incomplete, it brings sincere joy, as if living in a different era. I wish to take advantage of this remaining body, capable of movent, to visit populated places, resolving worldly ties, and seeking a chance for transcendence, without disturbing your quiet cultivation.”
Saying this, he reached into his robe and took out an object, which emitted a hazy spiritual light. He gently pushed it, and it floated in mid-air.
“This misunderstanding was caused by , with nothing to repay. Here is a piece of [Fire Separation Mysterious Gold], leftover from my Artifact Refining in the past. Although not an absolute treasure, it has so value, a token of apology. Please do accept it, or I would feel uneasy.”
After speaking, Ma Yuan bowed deeply towards Xiao Jie’s direction, with a very humble posture. Then, without waiting for Xiao Jie’s response, with a flash of tunneling light around him, he turned into a clear, faint beam of light, tearing the sky in an instant, speeding towards the southern horizon opposite to Gu Yun State, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye, moving even faster than when pursuing Xiao Jie.
Xiao Jie was left sowhat dumbfounded by this unexpected scene, stunned in place. He nervously unleashed his Spiritual Sense, carefully observing the fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and spatial traces around, fearing Ma Yuan might have perford so advanced Blinding Technique, retreating to advance, actually lurking nearby to strike suddenly.
He held the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, his entire body surging with immortal power, remaining vigilant for a full incense stick of ti. Apart from the sound of wind and waves, there was no unusual movent or trace of Ma Yuan’s aura, seemingly truly having far fled beyond perception.
“It seems… he really left?” Only then did Xiao Jie slightly relax, but the doubts in his heart deepened. He cautiously flew to the vicinity where Ma Yuan had previously stopped, indeed finding an object enveloped in pure Spiritual Energy suspended in mid-air. He cautiously grabbed it from afar, and the object lightly fell into his hand.
The spiritual light dissipated, revealing its true form. It was a piece roughly the size of a fist, irregularly shaped, entirely dark gold with deep hues. Its surface faintly displayed red fla patterns of an unusual tal. It felt incredibly heavy, as if holding a small mountain, while emitting a weave of pure and hot Geng tal Sharpness and gentle yet magnificent Sun Essence.
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