Chapter 669: Fire Cloud Cave Master, Elder Tian Can Is Missing (Part 2)

Chapter 669 -256: Fire Cloud Cave Master, Elder Tian Can Is Missing (Part 2)

“Well, that’s also a way.”

In the end, Bai Binglu hesitated slightly but nodded anyway.

Beside her, Li Qianyun couldn’t help but reveal a hint of joy and excitement on her face.

Previously, upon hearing they’d have to wait three days, she was anxious but had no other option.

Now, setting off early with Wu Feiyue naturally aligned more with her wishes.

…

On the other side.

Zhou Changwang’s face was slightly pale.

It was the result of continuously using the Great Cave Celestial Observation to watch a few people discussing the rescue plan.

Although.

Due to his previous continual practice of casting, he had refined the Big Cave Sky Observation Skill to the Mastery Realm.

Not only has the duration of this minor divine technique been extended from its original fifteen breaths to thirty breaths, but the consumption has also been greatly reduced.

If before the technique required half his divine sense and true essence, now it only takes half.

That is to say, at his peak condition, he can cast it twice in a row.

If he continuously consumes Recovery Pill and Fushen Pill while casting, he can use it three times in succession.

This means the maximum observation time reaches ninety breaths.

Ninety breaths of time.

And most importantly.

The Mastery Level of the Great Cave Celestial Observation finally allowed him another discovery.

That is, he could hear voices.

No longer was it like watching a silent movie, only seeing mouths moving without hearing the corresponding dialogue.

Still, he couldn’t hear all the conversations.

He only heard that Shen Xinyue was currently trapped in the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace by Ye Yanshu, who took the lives of other cultivators of Shuiyun Pavilion as leverage to prevent her from leaving.

Additionally, he heard that the Ye Family from the Celestial River Domain had arrived and took an interest in Shen Xinyi, planning to make her a concubine.

He also heard that the Shuiyun Pavilion Master suggested setting off together three days later to await a cultivator named ‘Mr. Yi.’

“Mr. Yi?

Could it be that Fire Cloud Cave Master, Yi Hongyun?”

Zhou Changwang raised his eyebrows as a piece of information about a cultivator flashed in his mind.

This person.

He naturally had never met or knew.

But he had indeed heard of the name.

Yi Hongyun was originally a servant disciple of the Qingyuan Sect, and at the age of sixty, knowing his chances of Foundation Establishment were slim, he decided to give up further cultivation, informed the sect, and walked out of the mountain gate, aiming to explore the world’s scenic spots.

However, during this period, he unintentionally stumbled upon a great opportunity, not only breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm but also succeeding in establishing his Foundation with the Foundation Establishment Pill obtained during this opportunity before turning sixty.

He successfully broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Afterwards, his progress became unstoppable.

His cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he even developed a Foundation Establishment True Body.

It can be said that he is indeed a legendary figure.

Until twenty years ago, when he settled in Celestial Essence City, without returning to the sect, he found a Spirit Land, named it Fire Cloud Cave, and called himself the Fire Cloud Cave Master.

“If this Fire Cloud Cave Master comes forth, the chances indeed improve greatly.”

Zhou Changwang contemplated silently, gaining more confidence in his heart.

“Departing in three days?

This gives me ample time to prepare.”

Zhou Changwang considered, a mysterious light flashing in his eyes.

As for what happened afterwards, due to the time limitation of the divine technique, he couldn’t hear more.

Therefore, he didn’t know.

Later, Wu Feiyue decided to leave early due to potential mishaps with Shen Xinyi during this time.

After casting the technique thrice, Zhou Changwang immediately took out the Recovery Pill and Fushen Pill to restore his consumed true essence and divine sense.

It wasn’t until half an hour later that he completely recovered.

Almost by instinct, he used the Great Cave Celestial Observation again.

Upon confirming that Li Qianyun, Wu Feiyue, and Bai Binglu were still in Celestial Essence City, he slightly relaxed.

Then, as if recalling something, he turned his ‘gaze’ once more to Daffodil Tower.

“Hmm?”

But soon he discovered.

His Great Cave Celestial Observation could now clearly ‘see’ into Daffodil Tower’s myriad scenes.

No longer like before, blocked by a special array layer, unable to delve deep.

“Could it be that the Mastery Level of the Great Cave Celestial Observation can break through Daffodil Tower’s defensive barrier?

What about the City Lord’s Mansion?”

Zhou Changwang was delighted and quickly shifted his gaze.

His eyes soon dimmed again.

No.

Aside from Daffodil Tower, the other three places were as before, blocked by a transparent light screen.

If he forcefully used the Great Cave Celestial Observation technique to try peering inside, he might glimpse its scene, but it would surely alarm the entire array.

Thus creating trouble.

It’s known that inside the City Lord’s Mansion resides Core Formation Realm Master, Qin Yu Master.

When facing Ye Yanshu at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment, he needed to tread cautiously, acknowledging that his current strength is far inferior.

Confronting a Core Formation Realm Powerhouse stronger than Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, he is naturally no match.

Moreover, who knows what methods Core Formation Realm Powerhouses possess? What divine techniques do they master?

He couldn’t ensure his Great Cave Celestial Observation genuinely bypasses the other’s detection.

So, he swiftly withdrew his divine technique and quickly focused his thoughts back on Daffodil Tower.

“Hmm?

Elder Tian Can isn’t present?

And from the outside, Daffodil Tower seems nothing special?

Perhaps it’s due to it being daytime?”

However, thirty breaths of time passed in a flash.

Yet he still found not the slightest peculiarity within Daffodil Tower.

All the rooms seemed ordinary, and the people inside were not much different from any typical courtesan house.

At most, the cultivation level…

“Wait!

Cultivation level?”

It suddenly flashed in Zhou Changwang’s mind, the intensity of the auras of a few people within Daffodil Tower.

Among them, the courtesan of Daffodil Tower, Xishan’Er, had the strongest aura.

Even without deliberately emitting a strong aura, Zhou Changwang instinctively felt that Xishan’Er was not simple.

From her, he could vaguely sense a threat to himself.

Besides her, there was also that old matron.

Foundation Establishment!

From the old matron’s aura, he sensed the presence of a Foundation Establishment Realm Level.

Then there was a middle-aged man with a turtle-like feature, also at Foundation Establishment Realm Level.

Furthermore, among the guests resting inside since early, the number of Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators exceeded his expectations.

There were as many as five.

That is to say.

This small Daffodil Tower actually held eight Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators.

This doesn’t even include those who left early in the morning.

After all, it was close to midmorning, almost noon.

There would inevitably be many cultivators who left Daffodil Tower early.

Like Elder Tian Can.

Wasn’t he for a long time not in Daffodil Tower?

“But where did Elder Tian Can go?”

Zhou Changwang frowned.

Although the Great Cave Celestial Observation is marvelous, it cannot truly lock onto a specific cultivator.

Unless he is familiar with the other’s aura, using it to trace the other.

Like before when he located Li Qianyun, Wu Feiyue, and the others by sensing their auras.

But he had only seen Elder Tian Can fleetingly; if ‘Xuanwu’ hadn’t deliberately described his appearance back then, coupled with knowing he had just arrived near Celestial Essence City, he wouldn’t have thought of him.

Naturally, he couldn’t find him in the vast crowd of Celestial Essence City.

“Forget it, forget it.

It’s better to return first to Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land and make all necessary preparations.

After all, it’s facing Ye Yanshu.

No amount of caution is too much.

Three days is enough to do many things.”

Zhou Changwang thought this in his heart, refraining from more probing, and directly got up, paid the bill, and headed out of Celestial Essence City.