Chapter 146: Gongyang’s Former Residence

Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Gongyang’s Former Residence

The Sect Leader’s breakthrough to the Creation Realm was the greatest cause for celebration in the Celestial Demon Sect.

Moreover, since no preparations had been made beforehand, the commotion from Sect Leader Ji Mie’s breakthrough was so great that everyone in the Celestial Demon Sect knew about it.

Therefore, this was something that was simply impossible to hide.

Of course, they had no intention of hiding it anyway.

The various major sects were all more or less aware that something was wrong with Qiye Demon Monarch’s body—that his lifespan was dwindling and he could die at any moment.

Whether it was other top-tier major sects or enemies with old grievances against the Celestial Demon Sect, they were all waiting for Qiye to fall.

If the Celestial Demon Sect failed to produce a new Creation Realm expert before that happened, their fate would most likely be to be carved up and devoured.

But now, Sect Leader Ji Mie’s breakthrough to the Creation Realm was like a shot in the arm for the entire Celestial Demon Sect.

Likewise, of the many powers secretly coveting the Celestial Demon Sect, most would temporarily abandon their sinister designs because of Ji Mie’s breakthrough.

This was a huge boon for the Celestial Demon Sect.

After all... even with Ji Mie’s breakthrough, the Celestial Demon Sect now had two Creation Realm experts.

But if outsiders remained unaware, thinking the Celestial Demon Sect only had a single Qiye Demon Monarch who could drop dead at any moment...

They would let those with malicious intent scheme in the shadows. By the time their plots had matured and the situation was set in stone, it would be too late.

Even if they then discovered the Celestial Demon Sect had another Creation Realm expert, the momentum—like an arrow already on the bowstring—would be unstoppable.

In Su Han’s view, the so-called Creation Realm was, for the major sects, more like the nuclear weapons of his past life.

Its deterrent power was strongest when it wasn’t being used.

For the next three days, the entire Celestial Demon Sect was decorated with lanterns and streamers, brimming with a festive atmosphere.

Many powers on good terms with the Celestial Demon Sect received invitations and sent their higher-ups to offer congratulations.

The numerous mid-tier powers under the Celestial Demon Sect’s sphere of influence also sent congratulatory gifts one after another.

In this atmosphere, at Sect Leader Ji Mie’s invitation, Su Han didn’t rush to leave and instead stayed temporarily at the Celestial Demon Sect.

It was unclear what he was thinking, but perhaps because the Celestial Demon Sect now had a new Creation Realm expert, Qiye Demon Monarch had set aside a great worry and no longer ran off to the back mountain to play dead.

While the sect disciples prepared for the celebration, Qiye Demon Monarch seemed to have latched onto Su Han.

He would run over at the crack of dawn every day and only go back after dark.

No matter if Su Han went to the Inner Sect’s Seven Peaks or the Outer Sect’s Sixteen Peaks, the guy was always by his side, which made Su Han extremely uncomfortable.

’After all... I need to find Skill Trees. What’s the deal with this guy always following me around?’

One day...

Before dawn, Su Han woke up bright and early, roused Su Xiao’Er, and along with Su Yi—who seemed to be perpetually awake and would instantly appear by his side the moment he showed any intention of leaving—the three of them snuck out.

"Hehe! Let’s see if that old geezer can corner this Crown Pri—corner me this time."

As dawn broke, Su Han walked along the path leading up Zuyou Peak, one of the Inner Sect’s Seven Peaks, a triumphant look written all over his face.

Su Xiao’Er remained silent, merely leading the way quietly.

In these three days, he had nearly used up a lifetime’s worth of energy for having existential crises.

He knew his Crown Prince was amazing, but he never imagined his Crown Prince would be *this* amazing.

Guiding a Celestial Human Realm expert to break through to the Creation Realm, and bickering with a Creation Realm master.

Was this still the same Crown Prince of theirs who hadn’t practiced cultivation at all for sixteen years?

Was this still their Crown Prince who had been cultivating for less than three months?

After these three days, Su Xiao’Er felt that if his Crown Prince told him he could kill a Creation Realm master, there was an eighty percent chance he would actually believe him.

Truly, in just three short days, his Crown Prince had already given him too many shocks.

An even greater shock than the time they had just stepped out of the Imperial City one moment, only to find themselves standing in the courtyard of Prince Jing’s Residence the next.

Su Xiao’Er didn’t respond to Su Han’s triumphant remark. He felt... that even though he had accepted the premise that his Crown Prince was incredibly awesome, he still needed some time to adjust.

During this adjustment period, it was best for him to talk less, do more, and observe more.

As for Su Yi.

Hearing Su Han’s words, she just glanced at him and smiled, offering no other reaction.

The three of them strolled along, and with every place they passed, Su Han would scan all the nearby trees with a searching gaze.

However, after three days, he had to admit that even in a legendary Major Sect, the number of Skill Trees wasn’t as high as he had imagined.

Over these three days, aside from raising his Alchemy and Artifact Refining Magic skills to five stars, Su Han’s only other gain was obtaining the six-star Spirit Pattern Master skill from a Skill Tree.

After obtaining this skill, Su Han was genuinely surprised.

’That skinny little old man looked so malnourished, I never thought he’d have such an ability. A six-star Vice Profession skill isn’t so easy to achieve.’

He grumbled internally about how Qiye Demon Monarch must be bored out of his mind to insist on being a third wheel every day, all while scanning his surroundings.

He occasionally nodded to acknowledge the respectful greetings of the early-rising Zuyou Peak disciples.

As he walked on, Su Han’s gaze suddenly froze on a certain cave abode deep within Zuyou Peak.

Through the cave’s Shield Array, Su Han could faintly make out specks of golden light emanating from within.

As the golden light flickered in and out of view, it seemed to reveal the shape of a tree.

Su Han thought for a moment, then called over a passing female disciple, pointed to the distant cave, and asked, "Excuse me, may I ask who resides in that cave abode?"

Yang Liu glanced at Su Han in surprise. "In response to Elder Guo, that cave abode... is currently my residence."

"Oh?"

Su Han froze. What a coincidence. He had randomly picked someone to ask, and it turned out to be the owner of the cave herself.

"Ahem!"

Clearing his throat, Su Han organized his thoughts.

"I feel this cave and I are fated to meet. I wonder, would it be possible for me to go inside for a look?"

Yang Liu looked at Su Han and sighed softly. "Elder... you found out after all."

Su Han: "...??!!!"

’Found out?’

’What did I find out?’

’Was there something I was supposed to know?’

’Why are the people of this Celestial Demon Sect so difficult to understand?’

’Is this the magical part about being in a Major Sect?’

Though utterly baffled, Su Han’s expression remained impassive. He looked calmly at the female disciple, waiting for her to continue.

Seeing Su Han’s calm gaze, devoid of any hint of surprise, Yang Liu sighed softly.

"That’s right. My cave was indeed Gongyang Ancestor Master’s place of seclusion over ten thousand years ago."

Su Han: "..."

’Gong... Elder Gongyang? Gongyang Rong?’

Stunned, Su Han instinctively asked Yang Liu again, "Could you... take me to see it?"

Yang Liu glanced at him, then nodded. "Elder, please follow me."