Chapter 1007

Chapter 1007: The Strong Are Merciless

“When the cold season arrives, I will leave the Skygazing Bureau,” said Bai Konggu, taking a step back and cupping his hands.

True Master Xiu turned around, looked at Bai Konggu, and said: “After you leave, never mention confidential matters again.”

Bai Konggu shook his head with a smile and said: “True Master Xiu, rest assured, I don’t have many years left to live. After I return, I will only focus on enjoying my retirement.”

“That’s good. I don’t want any unpleasant incidents to occur in the future,” True Master Xiu waved his hand and said, “You may leave now.”

“Yes.”

Bai Konggu responded and turned to leave.

He slowly went downstairs and, under True Master Xiu’s watchful gaze, gradually walked out of the compound.

Only after leaving True Master Xiu’s line of sight did Bai Konggu stop, look up at the sky, filled with emotion.

This is what a top-tier powerhouse is like.

Truly ruthless.

Even though he had served the Hidden Deity Society for many years with utmost loyalty.

In the end, he was still driven away.

The killing intent that flashed in True Master Xiu’s eyes during his final reminder made Bai Konggu feel ice-cold throughout his body.

Thinking carefully, leaving the Skygazing Bureau was indeed better than staying there.

After all, the period that those old men of the Hidden Deity Society had been waiting for was about to arrive.

By then, they would direct the Skygazing Bureau to do more things that Bai Konggu would dislike.

Parting on good terms wasn’t so bad.

But True Master Xiu’s attitude was still a bit too disheartening.

Bai Konggu shook his head gently and continued walking forward.

Meanwhile, at the dilapidated compound behind him.

An eagle’s cry came, and a completely black eagle flew in from the distance.

It flew directly through the second-floor window and landed on True Master Xiu’s shoulder.

“This person… not to be killed?” A male voice actually came from the eagle’s mouth.

True Master Xiu looked out the window, shook his head, and said: “The Skygazing Bureau is full of his people. We can’t kill him yet. Otherwise… it would be difficult for Fu Han to take over the Skygazing Bureau smoothly.”

“Should we keep an eye on him?” the eagle asked again.

True Master Xiu frowned, thought for a moment, and said: “It would be good to monitor him…”

“Understood.” The eagle flapped its wings and flew out the window.

…

Fang Yu lay in the lounge chair and quickly fell asleep.

But soon after, he woke up.

Fang Yu removed the novel covering his face and saw Su Changge standing in front of him, smiling.

“How did you get in?” Fang Yu asked.

“As expected of Master Fang, even your sleeping posture is unique…” Su Changge said.

“Answer my question,” Fang Yu frowned.

“I begged Miss Ye to let me in. She’s seen me before, so she let me in,” Su Changge answered.

“Mr. Fang, this person is really… I didn’t dare wake you up, so I had to let him in.”

At this moment, Ye Shengxue also appeared in front of Fang Yu, glanced at Su Changge, and said through gritted teeth.

Without thinking, Fang Yu knew that the word Ye Shengxue didn’t say must have been “shameless.”

“Why are you looking for me?” Fang Yu asked.

“Master Fang, your heroic deeds from last night have spread throughout North Capital!” Su Changge said.

“So?” Fang Yu asked.

“But unfortunately, in all versions of the rumors, there’s no mention of your humble servant who contributed quite a bit as your chief assistant. This makes me quite sad,” Su Changge said, covering his left chest.

“If you want to be famous, I can make you famous right now,” Fang Yu said with a cold smile.

Su Changge’s expression changed, and he immediately waved his hands: “No need, no need… I come from the Shadow Sect, so naturally I should walk in the shadows, remaining unknown is the right path…”

“Is there anything else?” Fang Yu asked.

“Yes!” Su Changge pulled over a bamboo chair and sat in front of Fang Yu.

“It’s like this, Master Fang, you may not know that among the sects in North Capital, there is one called the Xuanyuan Gate,” Su Changge said.

Fang Yu’s eyes flickered slightly and asked: “Continue.”

“Xuanyuan Gate is currently considered one of the top sects in North Capital,” Su Changge paused, then continued, “And not far inside the main gate of Xuanyuan Gate, there is a statue.”

“This statue is as old as the founding of Xuanyuan Gate. The statue is of a person, said to be the founder of Xuanyuan Gate.”

“And Xuanyuan Gate and this statue have likely existed for five to six thousand years.”

Fang Yu looked at Su Changge, his interest piqued.

Xuanyuan Gate was a second-rank sect that existed even in his era.

Very few sects managed to safely survive the great sect wars of that time and exist until today.

The fact that Xuanyuan Gate is still one of the top sects in North Capital today shows its profound foundation.

However, whether in the past or now, Fang Yu had never had any dealings with Xuanyuan Gate, only having heard the name.

“Even the disciples within Xuanyuan Gate can’t clearly state the founder’s name. But anyway, the key point lies in that statue,” Su Changge said.

“Don’t keep me in suspense,” Fang Yu frowned.

“It’s like this… I just mentioned that the statue is of a person, and the statue’s proportions are one-to-one with a normal person…” Su Changge said, “And this human-shaped statue isn’t holding any weapons, but is cradling a silvery-white sphere in both hands, almost one and a half fist sizes.”

“And then?” Fang Yu asked.

“That sphere is not part of the sculpture, but a separate orb… It has been placed in the statue’s hands all these years, yet hasn’t shown a trace of decay,” Su Changge’s eyes flashed with amazement as he said, “And during this time, many people in Xuanyuan Gate have tried to take this orb away separately, but none have succeeded…”

“The orb cannot be taken away?” Fang Yu’s eyes moved slightly as he asked, “Is it bound by a formation?”

“No, there’s no formation, no strange things at all. This statue is just a statue. And that orb looks like an ordinary piece of copper, iron, or some kind of hard stone…” Su Changge said, “But strangely, nobody can pick up this orb, not even move it a bit! It just sits there in the statue’s hands, as stable as a rock.”

“Some years ago, Xuanyuan Gate opened its doors, allowing various martial artists to come and challenge, to try to pick up this orb.”

“At that time, Xuanyuan Gate stated that whoever could pick up this orb would be gifted the orb.”

“But no one could do it?” Fang Yu asked.

“Yes, during this period, practitioners of all levels, even strongmen from the common world tried… It’s said that even beings above the Fusion Realm tried, all ending in failure,” Su Changge said. “Later, no one went to challenge anymore. Xuanyuan Gate also stopped opening its doors for challenges.”

“Gradually, this orb became the symbol of Xuanyuan Gate, known as the Xuanyuan Divine Stone.”

“Have you tried?” Fang Yu asked.

“Xuanyuan Gate’s open challenge was hundreds of years ago, before I was born,” Su Changge said with a smile. “But after hearing about this from my master, I couldn’t contain my curiosity and snuck into Xuanyuan Gate to try once.”

“Indeed, as the legend says, I used all my strength but couldn’t move the orb at all!”

“Then, I tried various tools, but still couldn’t…”

“You’re telling me this because you want me to try?” Fang Yu asked.

“Yes! With your strength, Master Fang, I believe you have a good chance of picking it up,” Su Changge said.

“What’s the point of picking it up? Isn’t it just a stone?” Fang Yu asked.

“I guarantee, this Xuanyuan Divine Stone is definitely not an ordinary stone…” At this point, Su Changge lowered his voice and leaned close to Fang Yu’s ear, saying, “I think… this is a legacy item left by the founder of Xuanyuan Gate for his descendants! And the disciples of Xuanyuan Gate throughout the generations may not have realized this!”

Fang Yu raised an eyebrow, looked at Su Changge, and asked: “Why do you think so?”

“…Intuition! This is the keen intuition I’ve developed from years of stealing… no, from years of cultivation,” Su Changge said. “Please believe me, Master Fang, even if this Xuanyuan Divine Stone isn’t a legacy item, it’s certainly not an ordinary object.”

Fang Yu looked at the earnest Su Changge, frowned slightly, and asked: “Even so, Xuanyuan Gate no longer allows challenges now…”

“That’s a small matter! If Master Fang goes in person, how could they not allow the challenge?” Su Changge smiled.

“This doesn’t seem right, it would be like we’re forcibly taking it,” Fang Yu said.

“Don’t worry, Master Fang. After all these years, no one has been able to move the Xuanyuan Divine Stone. They’ll surely think you can’t do it either, and might even want to see you make a fool of yourself!” Su Changge said.

“You’ve thought this through quite thoroughly,” Fang Yu said as he stood up, stretched, and said, “In that case, let’s go.”

“I am willing to accompany Master Fang!” Su Changge said, cupping his hands.