602 Motive of the Two Sects (2/2)

”Since both of us have the same motives, we can take action upon returning.”

Jiang Jingtao nodded his head. Then, he sped up and his figure morphed into a ray of light. With a few flashes, it disappeared just above the river without leaving a single trace behind.

”Humph, because of that little b*stard, I will collaborate with you just this once.” Jiang Pingzhou looked at the disappearing back view of Jiang Jingtao and let out a light humph. Medical Sect and Weapon Forging Sect had always been at odds with each other. For hundreds of years, they had never agreed upon anything. This agreement to collaborate was a first.

In the great hall, Mo Wen crossed his arms as he stood nonchalantly by the corner. The Corpse Puppet was not very intelligent. As long as one did not attract his attention too much, one would be very safe.

”Grandmother, why did you not expel him?” Pavilion Leader Ye Rong furrowed her brows. Her gaze was a little dissatisfied as she looked over at Mo Wen. That fellow was the best at using a chaotic situation to his advantage. She was actually afraid of Mo Wen using this opportunity to take away the Dark Soul Pearl and the Cries of Hades Bell.

Grandmother Hui Ling went quiet, before looking over to Mo Wen. She spoke calmly. ”Do you still not understand? Even if you chase him away, he won't go. There is no need to care about him. I don't believe that he will be able to take anything from under my nose.”

The youth was as stubborn as a mule and was totally dissimilar to Jiang Pingzhou and Jiang Jingtao. He was unafraid of Five Beasts Sect and Purple Qi Pavilion and was also rather strong. Since he did not want to leave, nobody would be able to chase him away unless they used martial arts to settle things. However, at this time, nobody had the strength to do so.

”Let's save on the nonsense. If both our sects collaborate, the Dark Soul Pearl will belong to us and the Cries of Hades Bell can belong to you,” Grandmother Hui Ling said calmly. With a wave of her hand, the Purple Bottle Gourd automatically flew out of Pavilion Leader Ye Rong's hand and into hers. There was a faint purple light which allowed the Purple Bottle Gourd to exude an inexplicable power.

The same treasure had very different effects in the hands of Pavilion Leader Ye Rong and Grandmother Hui Long. The Purple Bottle Gourd was a treasure that was very close to being a profound level weapon. In fact, in terms of its powers, it was no less powerful than a profound level weapon. It was unthinkable just how strong the item would be in the hands of Grandmother Hui Ling.

”It's still too early to say anything. Let's talk again after defeating the Corpse Puppet. As for the treasures, they'll belong to whoever can get their hands on them first.”

To an ancient martial art practitioner of their level, between the Dark Soul Pearl and Cries of Hades Bell, the Dark Soul Pearl was clearly more valuable. That was because the Dark Soul Pearl would provide the chance to become immortal. Becoming immortal was the highest goal that an ancient martial art practitioner could achieve. It was not something that could be substituted with a mere profound level weapon.

Hence, in truth, the item that attracted both of them was not the frightening Cries of Hades Bell, but rather the Dark Soul Pearl that could increase one's chances at becoming immortal. In terms of its effects on helping one become immortal, the Dark Soul Pearl was essentially on a par with the spiritual fire.

Those masters on their way to fight for the spiritual fire would never expect to see a Dark Soul Pearl. In reality, only ancient martial art practitioners from the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension would have a good understanding of the way Luofeng Sect had operated. That was also the reason why not a single ancient martial art practitioner who was an outsider had appeared in the area.

To an outsider, a mere treasure from an ancient martial art sect could not compare to the spiritual fire. Yet, they would not know that there would actually be a Dark Soul Pearl amongst these treasures.

Grandmother Hui Ling's face grew cold. She did not say anything more. She knew that He Xiangyu would not give up on the Dark Soul Pearl so easily even though her cultivation was a whole realm higher than his.

The Corpse Puppet stood on the spot, stunned for a moment. Then, it shook its head and turned around slowly. Its blood red eyes looked straight at the few remaining people in the great hall.

This time, it did not attack so easily. There was actually a slight thoughtful look in its eyes. After enduring consecutive failures, it was actually now reflecting on its actions.

Mo Wen knitted his brows. A typical Corpse Puppet would only know to attack continuously and destroy indiscriminately. Yet, this Corpse Puppet was clearly different from the rest. It actually had the ability to think.

Of course, this ability to think did not mean that it possessed the complete ability for thorough thought processes. It was said that some of the talented and lucky Corpse Puppets could develop an intellect. Such Corpse Puppets would actually be able to surpass the stage of the Corpse Puppet and become a special type of underworld Immortal Cultivator.

Legend had it that in the world, there were the Seven Great Corpse Kings of the Underworld. Three of them had originated from the development of Corpse Puppets. After development, the talent of the Corpse Puppets would be exceptional.

”It is reflecting on its actions. We have no time to lose.” Grandmother Hui Ling's expression grew solemn. Suddenly, she noticed that something was not right. If the Corpse Puppet developed intellect, even the simplest of intellect would increase the difficulty of defeating it very significantly. Currently, she was still confident of obtaining the two treasures from the Corpse Puppet. However, if it was a Corpse Puppet with intellect, not only would it be tough to get the items, even escaping from it alive would be an issue.

He Xiangyu also sensed something amiss. He waved his sleeve and a few Bronze Rings suddenly flew out of it. At the same time, the Tiger Hoop in Bu Zhangkun's hand flew out as well, appearing before He Xiangyu. It flew up and down, as though it had a mind of its own.

There was a total of five Bronze Rings. There were five different beasts engraved on them, making them the Five Beasts Hoops of Five Beasts Sect.

Each and every one of the Five Beasts Hoops was comparable to a top grade spiritual weapon. It was the ultimate treasure of Five Beasts Sect. When the five hoops combined, the power was on par with Purple Qi Pavilion's Purple Bottle Gourd. It was one of the strongest spiritual weapons beneath the profound level weapons.