Chapter 143: The Xue Clan’s Founding Core
However, that state is something one can encounter but not seek.
If every drawing could be in that state, there would be no worries about Divine Diagram condensation.
Fortunately, there is still the Life-bound Divine Diagram that automatically absorbs and refines as an external aid, as well as the 【Laurel Tree】 cultivation that comes with Law Comprehension as an external aid.
Compared to other Scroll Painters, he already holds a significant advantage.
Otherwise, Bai Shiqi wouldn’t have been shocked by him to the point of doubting his life.
“Ancient Evil God Scroll Painting?”
While Wu Xian was pondering, he subconsciously wanted to go to the Big Shot forum to inquire and discuss.
But on second thought, doing so might easily expose his location.
After all, when it comes to Ancient Evil God Scroll Painting, the forum Big Shots would easily associate it with Hong Xiao, this special Evil God Scroll Painter, and plus Hong Xiao had just appeared in Yaoyang City, they could then guess that he was in Yaoyang City.
Coming back to his senses, he glanced at the terrifying order volume on the Club Official Website and silently began working overtime to rush the drafts.
This Evil Insect Disaster directly caused the 【Guardian Chicken King】 sales volume to explode off the charts.
“This won’t do if it continues like this.”
To be fair, Master Sister’s performance when studying the 【Guardian Chicken King】 concept yesterday was quite good.
If he could develop Master Sister into his own “apprentice workhorse,” it would absolutely be a great choice.
But this matter needs to be taken slowly.
Although working overtime to rush drafts is tiring, thinking of all the Scroll Painting concepts he still needs to improve fills Wu Xian with motivation.
Strive to achieve the small achievement of all Gold Scrolls as soon as possible.
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Deep in the Insectoid Dimension.
The ruined Ground silently recounted the great battle that had just erupted again.
Chen Shilong, with his Spiritual Power nearly depleted, lightly sighed as he supported himself up, “In the end, I still underestimated the power of the Ancient Evil God Scroll Painting.”
Just a little bit, just a little bit more, and he could have slain Hong Xiao.
But in the end, that guy escaped in a Fragmented state.
As expected of the guy who managed to escape unscathed amid encirclement and suppression from all sides back then; he does have something to him.
“Interesting, I underestimated you, Mayor.”
A blurry Evil virtual shadow suddenly distorted into existence in mid-air.
Chen Shilong frowned as he looked over, “Whatever was agreed upon back then is what it is; if anyone makes a move ahead of time, don’t blame Chen for turning hostile and not recognizing people.”
The Evil virtual shadow chuckled dryly, clearly unconcerned about this, “Your two Axial Gold Scrolls have some background; they look like old relics left from the Era of Mutation, with some value.”
Chen Shilong remained silent.
“I see your two Gold Scrolls are badly damaged; why not directly submit to This Seat? At that time, not only can I restore them to pristine condition, but also elevate their power to a higher level.”
“No need.” Chen Shilong refused indifferently, “I trouble Your Excellency to abide by the original agreement; otherwise, Chen doesn’t mind announcing your group’s whereabouts to all sides.”
“Hmph! Obstinate and unyielding.”
The Evil virtual shadow snorted coldly and dissipated.
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Time passed in a flash, and it was already the next morning.
The public had also recovered from yesterday’s panic, and the entire Yaoyang City presented a peaceful scene, as if nothing had happened.
The Association also publicly commended Wu Xian for his huge contribution in this disaster, further solidifying Wu Xian’s status in the hearts of Yaoyang City citizens.
Wu Xian, who came to the Association to collect his reward, also showed the Silver Scroll 【Guardian Chicken King】 to Cui Wenxuan.
“Not bad, not bad,” Cui Wenxuan was overjoyed, “With this Scroll Painting, if that Evil Insect God dares to invade again later, our Yaoyang City will be much more secure.”
“I heard that Hong Xiao possesses an Ancient Evil God Scroll Painting; is it true or false?” Wu Xian smoothly probed.
“Hmm? You even know about this?”
“I heard it from that Young Master Bai.”
Cui Wenxuan smiled knowingly, “According to the intelligence currently held by all sides, Hong Xiao is indeed very likely an Ancient Evil God Scroll Painter, but for Evil God Scroll Painters, whether it’s ancient method or not doesn’t make much difference.”
“Why is that?” Wu Xian was puzzled.
Cui Wenxuan paused, then countered, “Do you know what the biggest difference is between Evil Scroll Paintings and normal Scroll Paintings?”
Wu Xian shook his head bewilderedly.
“Normal Scroll Paintings are controlled by people, but Evil Scroll Paintings are different; they erode and control the controller in turn,” Cui Wenxuan explained: “This is especially evident in Evil Scroll Painters.”
Hearing this, Wu Xian couldn’t help but gasp in shock.
Cui Wenxuan continued: “Therefore, when Evil God Scroll Painters develop to a certain extent, they will inevitably be eroded and merged by the Evil Scroll Painting; at that point, it’s no different from an Ancient Life-bound Scroll Painting.”
Wu Xian understood, “Are there any examples of those who were never eroded and merged by Evil Scroll Paintings?”
“Never heard of any,” Cui Wenxuan shook his head with a smile, “Anyone who becomes an Evil Scroll Painter is basically heading down that path; they not only won’t resist, but will actively embrace and comprehend the Evil Power.”
“Alright then.” Wu Xian nodded dryly.
This is just like a man and woman dating; they’re going for “unity of heaven and man” from the start.
After bidding farewell to Cui Wenxuan, he stopped by the Scroll Painting Instance hall.
Planning to farm some Materials in 【Holy Spirit Island】, since he was already here, it was something to do conveniently.
Unfortunately, he unexpectedly received a call from Master Sister Xue Lingling.
“Good Disciple, come to my house; there’s something important to tell you.”
“Ah?” Wu Xian’s heart tightened, thinking something had happened to the Xue Family, “Could it be that your Xue Family still has Evil Insect infections that weren’t cleared?”
Logically speaking, that shouldn’t be; Sun Star Lord had done a major cleanup over the entire Yaoyang City.
“It’s not about the Evil Insects; you’ll know when you get here.”
“Alright.”
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Not long after, he met up with Master Sister outside the Xue Family.
“Come with me,” Xue Lingling led the way ahead, her expression quite serious, “Remember, do not reveal today’s matter to outsiders.”
“What’s with all the mystery?” Wu Xian grew even more curious.
Xue Lingling pondered before speaking: “Yesterday while studying the Guardian Chicken King thought process, I vaguely felt something was off; how to put it, your Scroll Painting concept style seems somewhat similar to my Xue Family’s Inheritance in certain aspects.”
Hearing this, Wu Xian’s heart stirred slightly.
Was this an invitation to study the family Inheritance?
“Is that strange?” Wu Xian was puzzled, “Didn’t you say before that if there’s similarity, it’s pure coincidence?”
“…” Xue Lingling said irritably: “If it was just pure similarity, your Master wouldn’t have needed to call you over.”
Wu Xian was puzzled in his heart.
Similarity is similarity; what’s with pure or not?
Moments later, under Xue Lingling’s lead, they arrived in a small underground palace of the Xue Family.
Third Master Xue was unexpectedly also on site; besides him, there was a man in his fifties, with a touch of nobility in his every gesture—no need to guess, this was surely the current Patriarch of the Xue Family.
“Young friend Wu Xian, hello; I am Xue Zhengheng.” Xue Zhengheng greeted politely.
“Hello, Senior.”
“Alright, old brother, let’s get to the main business.” Xue Lingling seemed somewhat impatient.
Third Master Xue beside them also showed some urgency and expectation on his face.
Xue Zhengheng shook his head somewhat helplessly, turned and took out a key, opening a thick stone door behind him.
Under the indication of the Three Xue Family Members, Wu Xian entered the peculiar secret chamber inside the stone door.
The space in the secret chamber wasn’t large, but it emanated a peculiar Spiritual Fluctuation; in the center of the chamber was enshrined a dark blue peculiar Crystal, with eerie light flowing inside, projecting some bizarre and motley images.
“This is…?” Wu Xian couldn’t help but be curious.
Xue Lingling introduced solemnly: “This is the Inheritance left by my Xue Family ancestors, and this Crystal is the Founding Core left from constructing the Undead Divine Realm back then.”
“Founding Core?” Wu Xian was curious.
