Chapter 194: Soul Searching

Chapter 194: Soul Searching

Fang Chen looked at the stone fae, followed by the bat fae, and finally the black-cloaked man before sighing. Why are you pursuing me alone?

You have an exceptionally rich soul. You must have consumed some spirit medicine. Tell me where you obtained your spirit medicine, and you wont have to return any of my treasures, the black-cloaked man said.

Enlightenment Heaven Supreme, lets not beat around the bush. You lured me for this, right? Fang Chen asked with a faint sneer lingering on his lips. I thought that you are a powerhouse, but it looks like I overestimated you.

Elder Cloudcrane knew about his rich soul too, but he didnt ask about the reason and instead bestowed him with the Three Thousand Dao Gates initiate manual.

In contrast, Enlightenment Heaven Supreme schemed to capture and coerce him to reveal how his soul had become so strong.

Fang Chen was already certain about the black-cloaked mans identity, but he was baffled by the other partys means. The person before him was definitely not at Foundation Establishment; he was at most at twelfth stage Ki Refinement.

It didnt make sense to him that the real Enlightenment Heaven Supreme was this weak, considering that he was worshiped by several states for so many years. The chances were that the black-cloaked man before him was a shell, one of Enlightenment Heaven Supremes clones.

The black-cloaked man was stunned, only to chuckle softly a moment later. He took off his veil and revealed a face identical to that of Enlightenment Heaven Supreme.

He looked at Fang Chen and asked, When did you find out?

I found out a long time ago, Fang Chen replied.

Why did you enter this cavern then? Heh, were you tempted by the benefits I offered, the black-cloaked man asked.

You previously told me Id find 100 low-grade ki stones here, but why were there 1000 low-grade ki stones, a Blood Ginseng, and a sword embryo? Fang Chen asked.

This is my backup plan, so I ought to be generous to myself. Its easy for me to obtain ki stones, though the sword embryo has quite the background. My real body went through a lot to sneak it out of the Empyrean Immortal Sword Sect, the black-cloaked man said with a laugh.

That being said, if you tell me where you ate that spirit medicine and what fortuitous encounter you stumbled upon there, I can consider bestowing it to you.

He paused for a second before adding, I only told you there were 100 low-grade ki stones because you are too weak. I was worried I might pique your suspicion if I stated too high a number.

Fang Chens mind whirred into action.

First and foremost, the person before me is indeed one of the Enlightenment Heaven Supremes clones. This cavern is a backup plan in case his real body dies, so he made sure to leave a mini fortune here so that he can make a comeback.

That also meant there was a high chance that the sword embryo is really something formidable.

Will you really let me go if I tell you where I consumed the spirit medicine? Fang Chen asked.

Li Xiuming was overjoyed. If Fang Chen has been captured, Li Daoye and Chaoxianggong Nisheng are likely dead too.

I suggest for us not to get nosey and leave this place first, Li Xiuming proposed.

The other three nodded.

Daoist Fang has a formidable heritage. He would have had a bright future ahead of him if he hadnt come here. What a pity! But thats the life of a cultivator. No cultivators are spared from disasters and tribulations, Liu Suifeng remarked.

Daoist Fang chose this on his own. It has nothing to do with us, Xia Yun added.

Indeed, it has nothing to do with us, Liu Suifeng agreed.

Just like that, they shook off their responsibility concerning this matter.

Fang Chen returned to the same palace where he escaped from.

The bat fae dared not to enter the hill. It watched from the sky as Enlightenment Heaven Supreme and Fang Chen entered the palace before taking its leave.

Enlightenment Heaven Supreme chuckled gleefully. He took off Fang Chens storage ring, but seconds later, his face suddenly warped in anger. Isnt this a storage ring?

Why would someone of my cultivation have a storage ring? Fang Chen retorted.

Youre saying that you passed the ki stones, Blood Ginseng, Scarlet Fruits, and sword embryo to the other two? Do you trust them that much?! Enlightenment Heaven Supreme narrowed his eyes in disbelief. You would rather sacrifice yourself to fulfill them. You are a noble and generous one. What a pity they wont be able to leave this place any time soon. There are a few days more to go before ten days are up.

Fang Chen chuckled. You wont be able to get your things back if you dont chase them now.

A few days is enough time for me to search your soul. Its just that this body has a low cultivation, so Ill need two days just for that, Enlightenment Heaven Supreme said. Its not too late for me to chase them after I get to the bottom of your fortuitous encounter.

He placed his palm on Fang Chens head and furiously pumped his spirit ki in.

Bam!

Fang Chens head suddenly exploded, followed by his body and limbs.

Hes dead? Enlightenment Heaven Supreme was first stupefied, but soon, rage flickered in his eyes.