Chapter 1693: Half-Step Ancient Saint Divine Weapon

Before, I had only been thinking about formations and hadn't considered other aspects, so I didn't feel anything was amiss. But now, with the illumination of the Eye of Insight, I immediately sensed something was wrong.

There was nothing inherently wrong with the boxes, but when combined, they gave off a feeling as if one had entered the Diviner Guild.

At the Diviner Guild, spiritual sense can spread, souls can probe, and any method can be used, but Divination Secrets are strictly forbidden! It's like a jamming device from his previous life—cell phones work perfectly fine, but there's no signal.

Among the Upper Nine Flows, Middle Nine Flows, and Lower Nine Flows of professions, the "Nine" in each category represents an extreme, an abstract number, not literally nine professions. Therefore, the actual number of recognized professions definitely exceeds thirty.

Even if he hadn't formally studied other professions, after more than a year of travel and reading so many books, he could still describe some of their principles. But when it came to Diviners, he truly knew nothing!

Previously, when he went to the Diviner Guild intending to study, as soon as he looked at a book, a lightning tribulation appeared. With his mind carrying the essence of the Heavenly Dao, and Diviners being like "thieves" of heavenly secrets, they were inherently incompatible, making successful study impossible.

Knowing this, he had abandoned the idea of learning.

Although he had never studied it, he knew the feeling of the Diviner Guild perfectly well, and it was identical to the sensation these combined boxes gave off.

"I thought the Diviner Guild was helping the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe come to the continent, but now it seems that's not the case at all!"

Regarding the theft of the ruthless expert's skeleton, he had always suspected whether the Diviner Guild had betrayed humanity; otherwise, why hadn't the Master Teacher Pavilion detected the arrival of the Otherworldly Demon ancient sage? Now, it seemed that wasn't the reason. The opponents had likely used such a treasure that isolated heavenly secrets, preventing even Diviners from detecting anything.

"In a battle against the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, Diviners don't play a big role. The purpose of using this item is likely to ambush Sword Saint Xing and Sword Saint Meng!"

Understanding what was inside the boxes, a flash of insight struck Zhang Xuan, and he realized the truth.

In a major confrontation, what mattered was strength, vitality and bravery, and strategic planning. Although Diviners could predict fortune and misfortune, their role in such a battle was minimal. Therefore, there were no Diviners on the Zhang clan's side.

Their absence was naturally not targeted at them, but at the two Sword Saints, Xing and Meng.

Both of them had reached the Great Sage's Triple-Stage 'Spur-of-the-Moment' realm. At this level, they could perceive unseen dangers, act on intuition, and avoid misfortune. If heavenly secrets were blocked, it would be akin to their ability disappearing, making them easy targets for a successful ambush.

"Heh, it would have been fine if I didn't know, but since I do, I won't hold back anymore."

With a slight chuckle, Zhang Xuan's lips curved upward.

Others would need to attack to destroy a Diviner's treasure, but he didn't need to at all!

As long as he used the Library of Heaven's Path, a lightning tribulation would appear.

"Don't rush yet. Last time, I promised Little Tribulation I'd give it some pointers. If I summon it this time, I should at least guide it a little, help it become stronger. It would be best if it could wipe out all these Otherworldly Demonic Tribe members."

Thinking of the lightning, Zhang Xuan's heart stirred.

Summoning a lightning tribulation in the underground cave wasn't easy, but with these treasures that isolated heavenly secrets, using the Library of Heaven's Path would definitely draw one!

However, he had encountered lightning tribulations meant for Diviners several times before, and their power was generally ordinary, targeting only treasures or individuals, not indiscriminately. How could he attract a much larger lightning bolt to strike down all these Otherworldly Demonic Tribe members?

Of course, unlike the Ice Palace and Saint Son Hall members who followed rules, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe members were not so compliant. If he really were to summon a lightning tribulation, they would likely act together to destroy it before he could even fully gather it.

A lightning tribulation could not possibly defeat an army; otherwise, one could simply send a cultivator about to break through to draw a tribulation and wipe out the entire opposing army.

Furthermore, once one's cultivation reached the Golden Body realm, ordinary lightning had little effect; celestial fire was needed to cause substantial damage.

Some of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe members could fight Sword Saints Xing and Meng to a standstill, or even injure them. It was likely that even the weakest among them had reached the 'Spur-of-the-Moment' realm, meaning even celestial fire would not be as effective against them.

"I must consider this thoroughly before drawing out a lightning tribulation; otherwise, I'll only alert the enemy."

He pondered for a moment, forcefully suppressing the urge to use the Library of Heaven's Path.

"Stop!"

While his mind raced with thoughts, his feet did not falter. He followed closely behind the many Otherworldly Demonic Tribe members, and after covering several thousand meters, General Ai He waved his hand again.

Everyone immediately stopped, and Zhang Xuan dared not show any abnormality.

"Place them here. You may return!"

"Yes, sir!"

Everyone nodded simultaneously, put down the items, and turned to leave.

Following closely behind the group, Zhang Xuan did not go far before quietly flying back. Using a secret spatial sealing art, he concealed himself to one side.

No sooner had he hidden himself than a tall Otherworldly Demon walked over.

This individual's aura was even more formidable, exuding intense pressure. The killing intent within him was as thick as ink; merely glimpsing it seemed enough to invade one's mind and incapacitate them.

"An Otherworldly Demon Royal!"

His pupils constricted.

Such potent killing intent far surpassed that of the former Emperor Qingtian. He had only felt similar intensity from the ruthless expert and the ancient sage's corpse. Of course, compared to them, it was still a notch lower, but terrifying nonetheless.

This person, even if not a member of the Otherworldly Demon Royal Family, was probably very close.

"Greetings, Commander!"

Seeing the commander approach, General Ai He hastily bowed with clasped fists.

"Hmm!" The commander responded. "You may leave now. Do not let anyone disturb me!"

"Yes, sir!" Ai He nodded and turned to leave.

Seeing that no one else was around, the commander stepped forward, and with a sweep of his palm, the surrounding boxes immediately split open, revealing their contents.

Inside each box was a stone platform of similar height, upon which a mirror was placed.

These mirrors faced different directions, and their illuminated light connected, reflecting in the air like a tortoise shell.

Zhang Xuan secretly observed. As soon as the mirrors appeared, their ability to isolate heavenly secrets became even stronger. Without relying on his physical eyes, even he wouldn't have been able to sense that there were so many items here.

"There's still one more box..."

In the very center of all the mirrors, another box remained unopened.

The commander walked over, assessed the surrounding aura, then approached the central box and gently stroked it.

Crack!

The box split open, and a crimson long blade appeared before him, quietly suspended. On its hilt was a small, ferocious-looking skull, giving off an eerie sensation.

"What a formidable blade! Even if it doesn't quite match the Dragonbone Divine Spear, it's not far behind."

His pupils constricted, and Zhang Xuan frowned.

This blade exuded potent malevolence, feeling significantly more powerful than the longsword that Nangong Yuanfeng had previously given to the Luo clan!

"It's a half-step Ancient Sage divine weapon!"

The voice of the Dragonbone Divine Spear transmitted to him.