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Chapter 1289: Chapter 976: Success and Failure Both Lie with the Thousand Faces

Qi Baijun could confirm that Yang Sansi was not lying.

The Merit Token didn’t need to be inspected either. Since the other party specifically targeted the Little Incense Master to issue commands, they must have erased any traces long ago.

From his description, it sounded like his lifespan was being devoured by the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill. But he could still break free, indicating that the other party had been practicing the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill for a short time and was not proficient in its use.

Who could it be?

He pondered secretly. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the tall and burly fellow resembled the Great Protector. Could his pig-headed brain have come up with the idea to go to a remote area to devour fellow sect members in a relatively secretive manner?

Could it be that Little Demon behind this idea?

The Sixth Elder might also find it difficult to escape blame!

Who among the higher-ups doesn’t know that disciples who devour essence for cultivation can refine more essence, allowing their cultivation to grow faster? At a critical moment, it can even be used as a Spirit Elixir to rapidly make up for one’s deficiencies.

With the backing of the Sixth Elder, what does it matter how many disciples are devoured?

You Lai still dared to use an evil mirror to reflect on that scoundrel?

Qi Baijun became more frustrated the more he thought about it, considering that Yang Sansi was clear-headed, far superior to those obviously flawed weaklings. Unfortunately, he lacked strength, and having recently possessed a human body, he had completely lost his Spiritual Power. Restoring his cultivation would take an unknown amount of time, and it would be difficult to assign him significant responsibilities for the time being.

Might as well have him cultivate for a while. Perhaps after devouring and refining essence, his strength could rapidly recover.

"Lord Guardian, I have another matter to report secretly!" Jiang Yuanjian, seeing that the other side gave no room for contact, thought he had to take the initiative.

Using a Divine Artifact as temptation, if he still couldn’t manage to get some privacy for his plans, he could only settle for capturing as many as he could!

After all, he couldn’t return empty-handed.

"As I said earlier, we are all on the same side here. Speak freely." Qi Baijun was considering whether to conduct a thorough investigation or turn a blind eye for everyone’s sake.

Seeing Yang Sansi’s mysterious demeanor, he laughed and said, "You met me today and provided substantial information; perhaps you’re looking for a minor position?"

Jiang Yuan pretended to be in a dilemma and chuckled, "Lord Guardian, you are wise! Actually, I’ve obtained a truly precious Treasure, but am unable to wield it due to insufficient strength. It’s been sitting unused. Upon seeing your heroic appearance today, I thought it would suit you perfectly, but..."

He glanced around, hesitating.

Qi Baijun was amused, thinking how could a mere Little Incense Master have anything valuable? Clearly, given his low Realm, he mistook any Magical Treasure for a rare Supreme Treasure.

"It’s rare to see your filial piety; just bring it out directly."

"Well..." Jiang Yuan sighed silently, thinking, all right then.

Hopefully, the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower will perform admirably and capture everyone present in one fell swoop. Otherwise, with even a single one slipping through the net, my hope of becoming a Protector would be dashed.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he took the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower from his Storage Bag.

"Hiss!" Almost at the same time the Treasure appeared, Qi Baijun keenly sensed the aura of a Divine Artifact, sucking in a cold breath and immediately standing from the throne.

Before his subordinates could notice, he immediately ordered, "Put it away and follow me to the inner chamber for a detailed discussion!"

A Divine Artifact! And there’s a high likelihood it’s a true Supreme Divine Artifact from the Celestial Realm!

With such a Treasure in hand, the fewer people who know, the better. Yang Sansi cannot be left alive.

Pity, what a pity. I had thought of giving you a minor position, but you certainly impressed by presenting a Divine Artifact! Such Treasure should be the very bottom secret; how could a mere Little Incense Master know its details?

Jiang Yuan was secretly delighted; he placed the palm-sized beautiful Treasure back into the Storage Bag just after taking it out.

He quickly followed the other party along a long corridor from the hall, walking for quite some time before entering a sealed chamber with only a cushion and not even a window.

"Click!"

As the door closed, Qi Baijun had already activated the Arrays on the Immortal Ship, sealing the chamber tight as a drum.

Ensuring that no one outside could detect or perceive any aura here, and that Yang Sansi could not escape, he finally showed a satisfied smile and gestured, "Bring out the Treasure for me to see. If it pleases me, I’ll appoint you as a Hall Master, how about that?

Yang Sansi, you’re a smart person. I was wrong to blame you earlier. Feel free to bring it out here; no one can spy on your Treasure!"

Darn, they’ve already started using "positions" as bait?

"Lord Guardian, please take a look!" Jiang Yuan was secretly overjoyed, taking out the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower from the Storage Bag and naturally stepping forward, smiling, "It is said to be a Supreme Treasure from the Celestial Realm, called the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower."

The luxurious and exquisite Pagoda immediately drew Qi Baijun’s greedy gaze.

"Truly a Divine Artifact from the Celestial Realm!" He could sense the Treasure’s vast and immense Spiritual Power, sharply contrasting with the nearly absent Spiritual Power around Yang Sansi.

No wonder, to activate such a Treasure, one would need to be at least a Cultivator in the Body Forging Realm.

With your meager strength, even if you strain yourself to the point of death, it would be all for nothing!

Not suspecting him, Qi Baijun stepped forward wanting to grasp the Treasure for a closer look, while he was fixated on the Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda, Jiang Yuan, in turn, closely watched his every move.

Both made their move simultaneously!

In the chamber, fully protected by layers of Arrays, it instantly became empty, leaving the black riders in the hall unaware of what had happened.

[Lifespan +25 years]

[Lifespan +20 years]

[Qi Baijun has launched the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill against you, Lifespan -40 years]