Chapter 361: Chapter 336: Seven Volumes Gather Together, Divine Dao Stone_1
"The Yanluo Fragment, Guyue City already has three volumes, and if you add the four volumes I possess, doesn’t that complete the set?"
Upon hearing this news, Lu Yan first reacted with astonishment, then began to ponder with a grave expression on his face.
He was considering the feasibility of this matter.
His influence was still insufficient. If he rashly went to the Gu Family with the four volumes of the Yanluo Fragment, would they keep their promise and jointly study the Yanluo Golden Body?
What if they attacked him to snatch away the Yanluo Fragment and then silenced him?
However, Lu Yan thought that since the Gu Family had publicly made a commitment, all major powers were now focusing their attention on Guyue City.
If the Gu Family went back on their word, their reputation would be ruined once word got out.
Once their reputation was ruined, they would likely attract fewer talents in the future.
All top feudal princes who have ambitions for the world would manage their reputations and try not to tarnish it.
Even joint study wouldn’t cause any loss to the Gu Family.
After all, all seven volumes of the Yanluo Fragment were indispensable.
Missing a volume would render the rest useless.
However, caution is key and Lu Yan must remain vigilant.
Lu Yan thought of something.
Before entering the Heavenly Ruins, news about the treasure of the Dagu Dynasty and the two volumes of the Yanluo Fragment had spread.
Which power was spreading this news?
The Gu Family, or someone else?
If it was the Gu Family, what was their purpose?
For a while, Lu Yan couldn’t figure it out.
Seeing Lu Yan’s expression, Shen Yinuo’s heart moved and she transmitted a message: "Lu Yan, do you have the Yanluo Fragment?"
"Let’s discuss this back at the inn."
Lu Yan said.
Nodding in surprise, Shen Yinuo assumed this as a confirmation.
The two settled their bill and returned to the inn.
"Yinuo, I do have the Yanluo Fragment, and I have as many as four volumes."
Lu Yan transmitted the message to Shen Yinuo.
"Four volumes?"
Shen Yinuo was greatly taken aback and her eyes widened in surprise.
This was completely unexpected.
She thought that at most, Lu Yan might have one or two volumes. She never expected Lu Yan to have four volumes.
"Do you remember the remains in the dragon’s mouth in the Heavenly Ruins? I got two volumes of the Yanluo Fragment from a mustard-sized bag left by the remains. I also obtained two volumes previously through a fortunate encounter."
Lu Yan explained.
"So, are you planning to go to Guyue City?"
"Yes," Lu Yan nodded.
Shen Yinuo pondered for a moment as if she had something to say but eventually just smiled and said, "Then let’s go, I’ll accompany you."
"Alright, we will set off tomorrow."
Lu Yan said.
The next day, after disguising themselves, they set off for Guyue City.
Yanzhou, not too far from Guyue City, is adjacent to a major power, the Gu Family.
The Gu Family, occupying four states, has vast territories, commanding nearly half a million troops, and has a wealth of talented individuals in its ranks.
Guyue City is one of the world’s famous cities, bustling with activity, although it’s not quite as populous as Shangcheng City, it’s not far off.
After arriving in Guyue City, they rented a secluded house to live in.
In the following few days, they began to gather intelligence.
The Gu Family was still waiting for the person holding the Yanluo Fragment to appear and promised not to back out of jointly studying the Yanluo Golden Body once it reappears.
If they go back on their word, they are willing to face the combined attacks of all forces in the world.
Such resolute words gave Lu Yan a bit more confidence in them.
Of course, Lu Yan would not trust the Gu Family completely based on this. He had his own methods.
Summoning the Martial Arts Avatar of Star Leg, he put on a black outfit and then purchased some materials for disguise and started to apply them on his face.
The appearance of the Martial Arts Avatar was the same as Lu Yan’s. He could not alter his appearance using the Shape-shifting Technique, so he could only use external methods to disguise himself.
After disguising himself, the Martial Art Avatar’s appearance was vastly different from Lu Yan’s.
If it weren’t for someone intimately familiar with him, they wouldn’t be able to recognize him.
Then the Star Leg avatar, carrying a volume of the Yanluo Fragment, headed towards the Gu Family’s residence.
When Lu Yan openly stated that he possessed the Yanluo Fragment, the Gu Family immediately received him with the utmost respect and quickly went to report it.
In the Gu Family’s great hall, the core members were gathered for a meeting.
"Supreme Elder, it has been over half a month and no one has come forward. Could it be that no one has obtained the remaining four volumes of the Yanluo Fragment?"
A youth started the conversation. It turned out to be the noble young man who had entered the Heavenly Ruins.
The youth’s name was Gu Feiyu.
Although he seemed young, he was actually over a hundred years old. However, in the realm of the Primordial Spirits, he was indeed considered quite young.
"Perhaps someone has obtained it but out of fear for our Gu Family, they dare not show themselves, which is normal."
Another person said.
Others remained silent, understanding this was a very likely scenario.
If they were in that situation and did not have a strong force capable of contending with the Gu Family supporting them, they would not dare to reveal themselves with the Yanluo Fragment either.
"Our trip to the Heavenly Ruins could be considered a total failure."
An elderly man seated at the head of the table spoke. He was one of the Supreme Elders of the Gu Family.
His words turned Gu Feiyu’s face red, but he had no retort.
The Gu Family had planned meticulously for their trip to the Heavenly Ruins.
Indeed, before entering the Heavenly Ruins, they had spread the news about the Dagu Dynasty treasure and the Yanluo Fragment.
The reason for spreading the news was, of course, for fear of the monstrous beast, wanting to rely on the power of the major forces to eliminate it, while they benefiting from the ensuing chaos.
The reason they spread the news of the Yanluo Fragment was largely to lure those who possessed the Yanluo Fragment to the vicinity of Yanzhou.
Those who already possess a fragment of Yanluo would be undoubtedly interested in other fragments.
Unexpectedly, the Gu Family ended up gaining nothing out of it all.
They couldn’t even enter the sacred treasury of the Dagu Dynasty.
Their guess is that the treasury has no treasures, thinking that if they, the descendants of the Dagu Dynasty, couldn’t enter, no one else would be able to.
Just then, a man hurriedly reported.
When they learned that someone was carrying a fragment of Yanluo, they all showed excitement.
"Where is the person? I’ll see him myself."
Said the Supreme Elder of Gu Family.
"Waiting in the lounge."
"Let’s go!"
The Supreme Elder rose and rushed to the lounge, meeting Lu Yan’s martial arts avatar.
"Young brother, you said you have a fragment of Yanluo, is it true?"
The Supreme Elder of Gu Family asked bluntly.
"Of course, how dare I deceive the Gu Family?"
Lu Yan replied with a salute.
"I’m Gu Chongshan, the Supreme Elder of Gu family. How should I address you, young brother?"
The Supreme Elder of Gu Family asked with a cheerful face.
"Liu Feng."
Lu Yan improvised a name.
"Brother Liu, please pardon my rudeness, how many fragments of Yanluo do you have? Could you let me examine it?"
Gu Chongshan asked.
"Of course."
Lu Yan immediately took out a metal box and handed it to Gu Chongshan.
Gu Chongshan opened it, and upon seeing the jade book inside, his eyes sparkled. After flipping and looking at it, he wore a wide smile.
"It’s the Yanluo Fragment, no doubt. However, we still lack three fragments. Only when we gather all seven will the Divine Intent Diagram be visible. Presently, it’s impossible to comprehend it. Young brother, you should stay at the Gu family and wait to see if others with Yanluo fragments arrive."
"If we manage to gather all Yanluo fragments, you will definitely be able to comprehend it. I can assure you with the thousand-year reputation of Gu family."
Gu Chongshan stated earnestly.
"Of course."
Lu Yan nodded.
The Star Leg avatar he sent out was just a probe.
If the Gu Family indeed had evil intentions, the most he would lose was a martial arts avatar and one Yanluo Fragment, which is insignificant.
The Star Leg avatar settled in the Gu Family. Three days passed without any anomalies.
Lu Yan’s second avatar, the True Dragon Nine Strikes avatar, was dispatched.
Carrying another Yanluo Fragment, it found the Gu Family.
Discovering this, the Gu Family was naturally overjoyed and arranged accommodation for Lu Yan.
"The people who possess Yanluo Fragment did not fail to come, they just didn’t dare to reveal themselves and were observing from the shadows. Now they are gradually coming out into the open."
The members of the Gu Family concluded.
A few more days passed.
Lu Yan deployed his third avatar, True Dragon War Body avatar. This time, he carried the remaining two fragments.
Lu Yan’s original body never intended to take action from the beginning.
This was also the reason he dared to visit Guyue City and deal with the Gu Family alone.
From the beginning till the end, he planned to deploy only avatars.
Even if all were annihilated, as long as he had the Immortal Bone, he could still recover.
The main body bore no risk, so why not take a shot.
If successful, one of the Nine Extremes of the World, the Yanluo Golden Body would be obtained.
"You... you really possess two Yanluo fragments?"
When the Supreme Elder of Gu Family heard this, his voice trembled with excitement.
"Would I dare to deceive the Gu Family? Didn’t you say that only two Yanluo fragments are still missing?"
Lu Yan replied.
Each time the Gu Family assembled one fragment, they would release news to stimulate those who held Yanluo fragments to reveal themselves.
"Indeed! As long as we have your Yanluo fragments, we will have all seven."
Gu Chongshan stated.
"I am curious, mastering Divine-level Martial Arts is not that simple. It often takes a long time to practice even the first layer, let alone the Yanluo Golden Body, one of the Nine Extremes of the World. It would be very difficult to grasp its nuances in a short amount of time. Plus, there is only one Divine Intent Diagram, so are we supposed to stay in the Gu Family permanently?"
"Please forgive my bluntness, but I do not feel at ease staying in your Gu Family for years."
Lu Yan stated.
Since ancient times, no one has ever heard of anyone who could cultivate to the highest level of the Nine Extremes of the World.
If one couldn’t cultivate to the highest level, they wouldn’t be able to draw the Divine Intent Diagram.
Except for ’Demon Hunting’, there is only one Divine Intent Diagram for the remaining eight extremes.
If we do not want to stay in the Gu Family, then how do we jointly comprehend the Yanluo Golden Body?
"On this issue, our Gu Family has been prepared."
Gu Chongshan smiled, seemingly having anticipated this question, "Young brother, have you ever heard of Divine Dao Stone?"
Lu Yan shook his head.
"Divine Dao Stone is a unique Divine Stone, extremely rare worldwide. In today’s world, only some top Feudal Princes have few in their collection."
"Our Gu Family happened to gather a few pieces."
"The Divine Dao Stone has a special function. It can completely replicate the state of mind from the Divine Intent Diagram. Whoever holds the Divine Dao Stone thereafter, it would be equivalent to possessing the Divine Intent Diagram, and can comprehend the martial arts from the Divine Dao Stone."
"However, the Divine Dao Stone has a downside. That is, after a martial art has been replicated into it, the stone can only be preserved for around twenty years. After twenty years, the replicated state of mind would gradually dissipate, and that Divine Dao Stone would be damaged."
Gu Chongshan elaborated.
"To have such miraculous stones, indeed there’s nothing unusual under the vast heavens."
Lu Yan exclaimed.
