406: First meeting with the Sword Master of the East China Sea!

Every item in the treasury had a special, unique mark on it.

If someone touched these items, they would carry a unique fluctuation, belonging only to that item.

Thus, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong only needed to glance at them to know precisely what each of them had taken.

If the item they took didn't match the fluctuation on their body, heh heh...

Chen De naturally discovered this, and the fluctuation left on him by the Law Seed had already been removed.

But everyone came last night, no more, no less.

If Chen De didn't take anything, that would be strange, so he casually took a very precious gem.

After everyone handed over their items, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong frowned slightly.

He felt as if something was wrong with the items; could he have remembered incorrectly?

These were just some insignificant things; as long as the people in front of him were fine, that was enough.

Immediately after, an extremely powerful pressure suddenly emanated from him.

Especially the power of the Law Ring, which made everyone almost unable to breathe.

Chen De felt nothing, but he also pretended to be deeply affected by it.

"Do you all know your crimes?"

The Sacred Ruler Qingqiong's voice was incredibly calm, yet it boomed like rolling thunder in a field.

"We know our crimes!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

"Good." Then, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong also withdrew the pressure from his body.

So simple?

They passed just like that?

How could that be? Chen De clearly noticed that the expressions of the people around him began to change.

Even those who were confident when they first arrived now looked extremely displeased.

If they could, they would rather the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong reprimand them, or even severely punish them, because that would mean they were fine.

But now that it passed so lightly, things were definitely not that simple.

"But while the death penalty can be avoided, the living punishment is inescapable!"

Just as everyone's hearts were tense, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong's tone changed, and he continued.

"When you engage the Shenwu Empire, you will lead the charge, and you have additional tasks to complete."

At such a time, what could be said could not possibly be a simple task, even if it sounded simple, it was absolutely not simple.

But things had come to this; besides accepting, they had no other choice.

The Sacred Ruler Qingqiong had already given them a step; if they didn't take it, their fate would be quite miserable.

"We respectfully obey your decree!"

"Hmm." The Sacred Ruler Qingqiong nodded with satisfaction.

Next, he instructed them on the tasks they were to perform this time, and then told them to go down and prepare themselves.

As they left, they saw the fellow who went to the treasury yesterday stayed behind, looking as if he was seeking credit...

Seeing this scene, Chen De understood; this was a trap.

It was deliberately set up to make these guys make mistakes, and then send them on missions.

This was probably a suicide mission, and sending it directly to anyone would be unfair and might affect the morale of those below.

So, they came up with this plan: send those who made mistakes to atone for their sins. Isn't that very reasonable?

Anyway, they wouldn't be able to take the items in the end, so it was a win-win situation.

Others might have seen through it, or they might not have, but just because someone knows doesn't mean someone dares to speak.

Having made mistakes, they no longer had the right to object...

"Who is this East Sea Sword Saint?"

"I don't know, but since Lord Holy Ruler wants us to find him, then let's go."

A group of people discussed as they headed towards the Eastern Sea.

"This time, the higher-ups were too dishonest; they actually tempted us. It's also my fault for being greedy."

"Be careful later; anyone the higher-ups send us to deal with using such a reason is definitely not simple."

Chen De also followed them, searching everywhere for the East Sea Sword Saint.

The group all had a 3D image of the East Sea Sword Saint, so finding him was not difficult.

But Chen De felt that ever since they came out, someone had been watching them.

For example, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong was among them, and there were some others besides.

Perhaps even the Hall Master of the Ancient Hall was among them, just not within the system map's range.

An existence that could make a Holy Ruler... no, perhaps even the Ancient Hall, so highly value him, must not be simple.

So, as Chen De moved, he secretly and continuously separated his black liquid during the gaps when he tore space.

By now, about seventy to eighty percent had been separated, and his main consciousness had also transferred over.

After searching for a while longer, they finally made a discovery on a small island in the far east.

They saw a robed figure sitting cross-legged on a black reef at the edge of the island, as if turning his back on everything.

Facing the turbulent sea, with the sea wind howling, he gazed forward, watching the sea sunset.

The first time everyone saw him, they had only one feeling.

Ordinary!

Plain!

Common!

Whether it was his appearance or his demeanor, everything was very different.

Including his aura, everything was like that of an ordinary mortal, without the slightest sign of cultivation.

His eyes were unfocused, his pupils seemed to lack focus, and he stared blankly ahead.

Everyone had come to his side, yet he showed no reaction whatsoever.

The moment Chen De saw him, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Chen De didn't see any traces of any system on him, and neither did the system map.

Previously, when the system prompted about an existence, it would always prefix it with his main cultivation system and realm.

But with the person in front of him, there was absolutely nothing; it only marked his level, which was on par with the Demon Emperor Realm Ninth Level.

There was only one possibility for this situation.

That is, this person had not cultivated any main cultivation system; he had only cultivated a supplementary system.

However, his threat level to Chen De was astonishingly high; the blue dot was so deep purple, almost black, like a black hole.

Any Holy Ruler or Venerable Envoy was simply weak in front of him; just looking at the strength on the system map, it was uncertain if even the Hall Master of the Ancient Hall could match him.

To cultivate a supplementary system to a level not weaker than a main cultivation system, perseverance, talent, luck... these things are all indispensable.

As for cultivating it to a level that surpasses the main cultivation system, it can already be described as incredible.

But besides Chen De, no one else in the field sensed the power of the East Sea Sword Saint.

However, they also knew that someone treated in such a way by the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong was definitely no ordinary person.

Someone they couldn't even sense the slightest aura from must be extraordinary.

But they had no choice; if they went back like this, the Sacred Ruler Qingqiong would not let them go, and the Ancient Hall would even less so.

So, someone immediately decided to strike first and catch him off guard.

If they died here, the consciousness imprint left in their respective worlds might still be activated.

But if the Ancient Hall acted, then gone meant truly gone.

However, the East Sea Sword Saint didn't even glance at him.

His eyes were still unfocused, his pupils still blurred.

But the person who wanted to strike, including several others, were instantly torn into countless pieces by some force.