Chapter 1714 - 870: Scrutiny Beneath a Calm Gaze

Chapter 1714: Chapter 870: Scrutiny Beneath a Calm Gaze

"Life-controlling Yin Disc..."

Gu Sheng softly whispered its name.

In the initial fusion of Fate Inheritance’s memories, he learned that the Fate lineage possessed three Supreme Treasures.

The Heavenly Destiny Star Disc he obtained earlier was primarily for "the assessment," exploring destiny’s trajectory and deducing the changes of the Heavenly Secret; while the Life-controlling Yin Disc before him was primarily for "control," interfering with fate, manipulating cause and effect, and even mastering those lost within the crevices of destiny!

As for the third Reversing Fate Yang Plate, it was said to possess the ability to reverse destiny and overturn cause and effect, but it has long been lost in the endless river of time, whereabouts unknown.

Gu Sheng extended his right hand, cautiously reaching for the Life-controlling Yin Disc.

Just as his fingertips touched the cold surface of the Yin Disc——

Shhh!

A force extremely sharp and imbued with a breath of death and annihilation effortlessly tore apart his Glazed Golden Body’s defense, which could withstand Sect Realm attacks, opening a tiny cut on his fingertip! 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

A drop of golden-red Essence Blood was instantly absorbed by the Yin Disc!

Buzz!

The Life-controlling Yin Disc suddenly trembled, releasing a profound black light throughout! The complex and mysterious runes on the disc’s surface lit up one by one, forming a miniature black vortex at the center of the disc, seemingly capable of devouring all light!

In the next moment, an immense invisible suction erupted around the Yin Disc!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh——!

A heart-palpitating scene unfolded!

Outside the main hall, along the long corridor, hundreds of hidden or shrinking Shadows seemed to receive an irresistible call, emitting silent howls, involuntarily pulled over, transforming into streams of black light, converging like rivers into the sea, being fully devoured by the black vortex!

In just a few breaths, the entire corridor became empty, with no Shadow aura perceptible.

After devouring over a thousand Shadows, the previously lifeless aura of the Life-controlling Yin Disc seemed revitalized, slowly reviving, with black light flowing, becoming deeper and more reserved, and the disc itself appeared heavier.

Gu Sheng was inspired, immediately injecting his pure True Qi continuously into the Life-controlling Yin Disc.

With the infusion of True Qi, the black light on the Yin Disc’s surface rippled like water waves. Subsequently, several solid black human shapes, clearer and more powerful than any Shadows he had seen before, silently emerged from the black light projected by the Yin Disc, standing quietly in front of Gu Sheng.

They had no facial features, no life fluctuations, like the most loyal soldiers, awaiting their master’s command.

Gu Sheng slightly shifted his mind, attempting to command one of the Shadows holding a long saber.

That Shadow moved instantly! Swift as a ghost, the long saber in its hand, condensed from pure Yin Death Qi, slashed silently towards a massive bronze pillar at the hall’s edge, needing several people to encircle it!

Crunch——!

A mirror-smooth cut appeared, and the upper half of the hard bronze pillar slowly slid down, crashing to the ground with a dull thud!

Gu Sheng’s pupils slightly contracted.

"The power of that strike definitely reached the Peak of Sect Realm level! Moreover, controlling them to attack will continuously consume my True Qi..."

He roughly estimated that if he didn’t care about the consumption and fully activated the Life-controlling Yin Disc, the Shadows summoned could unleash power probably reaching the terrifying level of Fourth Layer Heaven in King Realm! This was undoubtedly a powerful trump card!

At this moment, hurried footsteps approached the main hall from afar.

Gu Sheng’s gaze sharpened, instantly unleashing his powerful spiritual power like an invisible net over the hall entrance area.

Simultaneously, with a thought, those powerful Shadows he had just summoned silently dissipated like ink in water, concealing themselves in the hall’s shadows, like the most patient hunters, ready at any moment to deliver a fatal strike.

The footsteps stopped outside the hall door, and then, Situ Qingfeng’s familiar voice came in, carrying a hint of suppressed joy, but soon transformed into a complex emotion of mixed joy and worry.

"Gu? Is that you? You are indeed here! That’s wonderful... But..."

His voice paused, sounding somewhat hesitant and heavy.

Gu Sheng stood quietly in the center of the main hall, his gaze as sharp as a knife, piercing through the dim light, focusing on the direction of the hall door.

He clearly sensed that Situ Qingfeng did not come alone.

Moreover, from Situ Qingfeng’s instantly changing emotions, he keenly perceived that those accompanying him were likely... not coming with good intentions.

The footsteps grew closer, two figures entered the ancient and spacious main hall, one leading and the other following.

Walking in front was Situ Qingfeng, carrying a trace of joy at finding Gu Sheng, but with his brows clouded with unshakeable worry and awkwardness.

Behind Situ Qingfeng was a graceful woman, her face obscured beneath a thin Human Skin Mask, revealing only her lively yet slightly scrutinizing and arrogant eyes.

Gu Sheng’s gaze calmly swept over Situ Qingfeng, not speaking immediately, but a barely noticeable sliver of doubt flickered deep in his eyes. Since Situ Qingfeng escaped danger, why didn’t he immediately find a way to rendezvous, but instead brought an unknown woman?

Feeling Gu Sheng’s scrutiny beneath that calm gaze, an unnatural expression flashed across Situ Qingfeng’s face, and he quickly spoke, trying to introduce her.