I Can Deduce Arts by Slaying Demons

Chapter 284 - 241: Breakthrough! Divine Palace Mastery, Primordial Spirit True Person! (2)

However, Wo Jiu’s face was filled with gloom, and his gaze was fierce, as if he hadn’t heard their greetings at all.

Wo Jiu’s steps were hurried and heavy, each step imbued with a repressed anger, as if it could erupt at any moment.

The atmosphere in the ancestral shrine became especially heavy with Wo Jiu’s arrival, and even the air carried an invisible sense of oppression.

The guards of the ancestral shrine exchanged looks, but none dared to speak.

Because they knew that Mr. Jiu was usually dignified, but rarely showed such anger.

The way he was today clearly indicated that something major had occurred.

Under the watch of the ancestral shrine’s guards, Wo Jiu finally stopped at the entrance of the ancestral shrine.

His gaze penetrated through the entrance, directly towards the tablets that honored the ancestors of generations.

The anger in Wo Jiu’s eyes slightly subsided, replaced by a complex emotion.

He took a deep breath and walked inside the ancestral shrine.

The next moment, Wo Jiu murmured softly, "Ancestor, Wo Jiu has come today out of sheer necessity."

"Ancestor, forgive Wo Jiu for his incompetence, bringing a calamity upon the Wo family, and I beg the ancestor for guidance."

Wo Jiu’s voice was low and hoarse, tinged with an inescapable guilt and anxiety.

He knelt in the center of the ancestral shrine, eyes fixed on the tablets honoring the ancestors, his expression solemn and respectful.

However, before he could finish speaking, an elderly yet authoritative voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

This voice, like divine thunder from the heavens, shook Wo Jiu’s soul.

"Speak!"

This single word seemed to come from ancient times, carrying infinite pressure and history, instantly halting Wo Jiu’s words.

Upon hearing this word, Wo Jiu’s body trembled slightly and then he lowered his head, becoming even more respectful.

At that moment, the ancestral shrine was silent, with only the candlelight flickering in front of the ancestor tablets.

The bright candlelight clearly illuminated Wo Jiu’s aged face.

"Yes..."

After some time passed.

Since Wo Jiu finished speaking about Lu Xuan, a long while had gone by.

He still knelt on the prayer mat in the ancestral shrine, his eyes almost pleading as they locked onto the ancestor tablets, as if waiting for a response that could change the situation.

Strange?

Why didn’t the ancestors respond?

Doubt and unease gradually arose in Wo Jiu’s heart.

He thought the ancestor would give a clear directive, perhaps even personally handle the matter.

Yet, the response Wo Jiu received was a deathly silence.

Just as Wo Jiu felt perplexed, an ancient and authoritative voice suddenly sounded within the ancestral shrine.

"Wo Jiu!"

Wo Jiu’s body suddenly trembled, and he hurriedly lowered his head, respectfully responding, "Ah Jiu is here!"

The elderly voice continued, "You need to personally find that Lu Xuan and have him return the Four-Pattern Star Tool Moon Chasing Staff to the Wo family."

"In that case, the matter of him acting against the Wo family members will be written off."

Upon hearing these words, Wo Jiu’s face instantly changed dramatically.

The healthy color in his complexion drained away, turning as pale as paper.

Wo Jiu’s pupils contracted slightly, and a storm surged in his heart.

What!

The ancestor actually wants him to go alone to find that feared killer Lu Xuan!

The last time, if Lu Xuan hadn’t been careless and unaware of the true power source of the Eight Great Families...

Wo Jiu would likely have met a horrible fate long ago, with grass growing over his grave.

A glint of hope flashed in Wo Jiu’s eyes, as if he had caught a ray of hope.

"Ancestor," Wo Jiu slightly raised his head, his tone tinged with probing and deep meaning.

"That Lu Xuan, at around twenty years old, possesses power comparable to a Primordial Spirit Realman."

"There must be an extraordinary secret with this kid, and if our Wo family could glimpse it..."

Wo Jiu’s words stopped there, leaving the answer to be decided by the ancestor.

Moments later, that ancient and authoritative voice once again filled Wo Jiu’s ears, the tone carrying a subtle, unfathomable implication.

"Wo Jiu, I understand your meaning."

"However, that Lu Xuan has caught the attention of someone in the palace."

"Even I cannot disregard the will of that one and act against Lu Xuan."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Wo Jiu’s eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

He knew that the ancestor’s words were indeed reasonable.

The Empress in the palace actually bestowed the Purple Extreme Profound Bird Robe upon that young Lu Xuan.

While this is a precious honor in the eyes of others, in the eyes of those in some major powers, it carries a blatantly clear message.

Clearly, that Empress was warning everyone.

Lu Xuan is the one she values!

The methods of that Empress, many families within the Eight Great Families have experienced them.

Among those many families happened to be the Wo family.

Back then, this Empress almost destroyed the entire Wo family over a matter.

Perceiving Wo Jiu’s inner fear, the ancestor’s voice softly emerged again.

"Enough!"

"I will grant you a wisp of Primordial Spirit power. Even if Lu Xuan has Great Success in the Divine Mansion Realm, he absolutely cannot harm you."

"If Lu Xuan dares to ignore the dignity of the Wo family and refuses this opportunity for peace..."

"Then I will immediately leave the Spirit Mirror Land and personally remove this threat!"

"And in the end, even if that one becomes aware, there will be no reason to trouble our Wo family."

"After all, we Wo family has already given Lu Xuan a way out."

As the ancestor’s voice faded, the fear in Wo Jiu’s heart receded like a tide, replaced by an indescribable sense of relief.

Wo Jiu slightly lowered his head, a barely noticeable smile curling at the corner of his mouth, then respectfully replied.

"Yes, ancestor."

Suddenly, a wisp of purple ghostly light shot out from the depths of the ancestral shrine, bypassing all obstacles on its path, and directly entered Wo Jiu’s crown.

The purple ghostly light was cold and profound, seemingly containing boundless power, instantly merging with Wo Jiu’s physical body.

Wo Jiu felt a surge of mighty power within him, and for a moment, he could even sense that the rules of heaven and earth were under his control.

The next second, excitement surged within Wo Jiu’s heart, but he dared not lose composure, promptly bowing his head reverently and sincerely.

"Thank you, ancestor, for your gift!"

With the ancestor’s Primordial Spirit power enhancing him, Wo Jiu slowly lifted his head, his gaze like lightning, inwardly pondering.

Lu Xuan, this time, I want to see how arrogant you can still be in the face of the ancestor’s Primordial Spirit power!

If you know what’s best, you’d best let it be, that would be the wisest choice.

Anyone who insists on opposing my Wo family is seeking their own demise.

For the one speaking with him now is the third Wo family ancestor, Wo Sheng.

A terrifying presence in the Half-Step Void Realm.

With Wo Sheng ancestor’s Primordial Spirit power, unless Lu Xuan possesses the power of Divine Mansion Realm Perfection...

Otherwise, he simply cannot overcome Wo Sheng ancestor’s Primordial Spirit power.

Seven days later, at the Celestial Capital Profound Bird Guard Headquarters!

In the courtyard where Lu Xuan resided, outside the main house, the overflowing purple mysterious light swirled like running water, enveloping the entire main house tightly.

The purple mysterious light was deep and enigmatic, as if it contained some supreme power.

At times it flickered like a flame, at other times it solidified like a frozen river, consistently exerting a chilling pressure.

Around the courtyard, the invisible air became heavy due to the purple mysterious light, silencing even the sound of the wind.

Even if a few leaves occasionally floated by, they were silently obliterated by the purple mysterious light before approaching the main house, dissolved into nothingness.

"Primordial Spirit Realman!"

"Divine Mansion Realm Great Success!"

Inside the room, Lu Xuan’s low murmur echoed like a great bell, resonating within the surrounding walls.