Chapter 255: Return Of The Transcendents

Chapter 255: Return Of The Transcendents

Wang Xuan, with his spiritual eye, confirmed that the six had perished, their spirit forms reduced to ash. These beings, who had pursued him from the mysterious world, were all beyond the Herb Gathering realm, and their escape could have caused great trouble.

"Do you think just because you followed me here, you can do as you please?" Wang Xuan mused to himself, sitting at the stone table, fiddling with the golden flag. This object was indeed terrifying, living up to its reputation as a legendary weapon of slaughter. He put it away.

"Is this really peach tree bark from the Flat Peach Garden?" he wondered, eyeing the black object on the table. It felt heavy in his hand, emitting a fragrance that reached his spirit, seeming to exist between physical matter and energy. The Flat Peach Garden, believed to be in a higher spiritual world, might not be just a non-physical place after all.

"Hoping it's the bark of a heavenly herb!" Wang Xuan stored it in his fragment of blessed land. Even if it was just bark from the Flat Peach Garden, it might contain some medicinal properties beneficial in the Herb Gathering realm. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

The old man had left behind armor specifically for protecting the spirit body, known in ancient times as a Primordial Spirit Armor. Surprisingly lightweight, it seemed to be made of yellow brass but felt almost weightless.

Described in some texts as a special secret copper, this rare material was used to forge spirit armors to protect the primordial spirit. "Interesting," Wang Xuan noted, intrigued by the existence of both spirit forms and physical objects in that world. The secret copper soul armor was extraordinary, offering not just defense but a temporary boost in spiritual power.

"What a fantastic item!" he exclaimed, finding it far superior to his own fragmented dark red armor. Recently, his spirit form had been almost "naked," but now he had a remarkable "garment." Made of rare secret copper, this so-called armor consisted only of a vest and large trousers, leaving his arms, lower legs, and head exposed.

Eager to experience the benefits of the secret copper soul armor, Wang Xuan's spirit left his body. His flight speed increased, and he could travel farther from his physical form. "Really nice!" he nodded, very satisfied.

The silver armors left by the five soldiers were also protective of the soul and could unfold light wings, but they were slightly inferior to the secret copper soul armor.

Certainly, these were also exceptional transcendent treasures in their own right. Wang Xuan's journey of discovery had brought him significant gains: the three drops of spirit-boosting liquor, the bark from the Flat Peach Tree, the spirit armor, and the experience of a mysterious world.

He speculated that multiple visits might confirm some of his theories. "Igniting the lamp of the spirit to find a path, stepping into such a world!" Wang Xuan pondered this bizarre experience, wondering how he had crossed over. Journeying through the mist rising from the Life Soil, he had entered a strange world where he could bring back both spirit forms and actual physical objects.

"This is far from simple," he mused for a long time. However, he couldn't risk going back just yet, to avoid any further trouble. He harbored various doubts and guesses about that world, regretting not reaching the illuminated city and inadvertently getting involved in a graveyard black market.

"In the dark, silent village, there's no transcendent matter, but that peaceful giant city and the world beyond it must have abundant transcendent factors to support those people's cultivation," Wang Xuan anticipated eagerly, yearning to explore more.

"I wasn't fishing; they insisted on chasing me and following me out," he said to himself.

In the following days, he quietly studied various scriptures, contemplating his future path. Ten days later, he realized his transcendent matter was running low. After spending over two months hidden in the deep forest, he wondered about the outside world and missed the temples and monasteries.

"But he's been missing for almost three months now. Even the Sun family has confirmed his death. Sun Yichen let slip at the last gathering, after having too much to drink, sneeringly telling us that Wang Xuan was utterly annihilated."

He added, with a sigh, "Old Wang, I'm sorry. I still owe you a scripture. Next time, I’ll burn a real photo album for you."

Following this, he was promptly 'educated' by Cheng Qing!

Lately, the Huang family had been very active, considering themselves the orthodox lineage of the Old World. It was said that in ancient times, several members of their family had ascended to immortality. Being a family with secret traditions, they indeed possessed numerous ancient artifacts that had survived to this era. Recently, some of these objects had started to revive, boosting their confidence.

Even mysterious voices had begun to converse with the elders of the family!

"Our ancestors are manifesting and will soon return!" an elder said, barely containing his excitement. In the ancestral hall of the Huang family, mystical substances were pervading, and abnormal phenomena were occurring.

"Practicing in the ancestral hall is incredibly effective, almost like returning to the ancient transcendent era described in our family records. I... am about to make a breakthrough!"

Members of the Huang family were astonished. Recently, the atmosphere for cultivation had intensified, and everyone was working hard.

"It reminds me, back in the day, a bunch of powerful individuals followed the financial conglomerates into deep space and never returned. It's such a pity. Lately, I've heard that some are trying to bring them back. I hope they're still alive. After all, several of our family's experts were among them!"

In recent times, other Old World families had experienced similar anomalies.

In the city of Su, Qin Cheng was brimming with confidence at Kaiyuan University, gearing up for his impending duel against a disciple from the Huang family. He reassured Professor Lin, his mentor, "Professor, I'll avenge you for that punch hole they left on your chest. Don't worry, I won't bully them. I'll just sweep them away fairly and squarely!" He then sighed, adding, "Old Wang, are you really gone? I hope you're still out there..."

Professor Lin responded with a weary sigh, "Let the past be the past. Just ensure it's a fair fight this time, and be mindful of the limits. I do hope Wang Xuan is safe. With the resurgence of the transcendent, it could have been a great opportunity for him..."

Indeed, even three months later, Wang Xuan was still a topic of conversation, not just among acquaintances but on secret networks and various platforms. "There are all these supernatural events happening recently, it's like myths are coming to life again. But it's a pity about the Sword Immortal. He passed away too soon," someone lamented.

Another added, "It seems other transcendent beings are starting to make their presence felt. A new era is upon us, but we won't get to see the Sword Immortal's flying sword soaring through the skies anymore."

In the meantime, two spacecrafts returned from the depths of space, brought back by the Sun family, creating a sensation. Learning of this, the major financial conglomerates started to mobilize, sending their own ships and fleets into deep space.

Simultaneously, rumors of mythical beings began to circulate. One person claimed to have seen a fox spirit, a white fox transforming into a beautiful woman emerging from ancient ruins. Another reported sighting a person emerge from the bottom of a lake and disappearing in a flash.

Old Chen, upon hearing these tales, sighed deeply, "The world of humans is about to undergo a monumental change..."