Chapter 305

Chapter 305: A Sudden Change

Prompted by Chang Xiang, Lou Yun suddenly realized that, at the critical moment, he had forgotten this weapon technique—Seal Technique—taught to him by his master, Mr. Commoner!

The Seal Technique worked by condensing one’s own spiritual energy into a seal and forcibly implanting it into the opponent’s body, thereby achieving the effect of sealing their magical weapon!

This weapon technique had only one form. In truth, calling it a weapon technique was a bit generous; it didn’t have different levels of mastery. It was simply a straightforward, practical move Mr. Commoner had created himself.

Executing a weapon technique meant mobilizing the spiritual energy within one’s body and transforming it, according to a specific flow path, into weapon spirit power to unleash it. In reality, when a weapon technique was performed, what manifested wasn’t spiritual energy itself, but weapon spirit power.

The method to break the Binding Dragon Formation was to use weapon spirit power to obscure the formation’s runic foundations—the inscribed characters. That was why Lou Yun hadn’t dared to use any weapon technique to attack Gui You Quan, who was trapped within the formation.

However, the Seal Technique was different. It merely called upon spiritual energy to condense into a seal; it wasn’t transformed into weapon spirit power. Therefore, there was no risk of it breaking the Binding Dragon Formation.

Yet, Lou Yun wasn’t certain if the Seal Technique, executed at his cultivation level, could actually seal Gui You Quan’s evil weapon.

Hesitating for a moment, Lou Yun decided that rather than painstakingly moving each of his unconscious brothers—who now couldn’t even twitch—it was better to give it a try to see if he could seal Gui You Quan’s evil weapon. If it succeeded, they could all stay put safely without further worry about Gui You Quan.

Thus, Lou Yun stopped directly in front of Gui You Quan, whose eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Lou Yun. If eyes could kill, Lou Yun would have certainly died countless times over by now.

Despite Gui You Quan appearing calm and composed on the surface, inwardly he was burning with hatred, wishing he could tear Lou Yun limb from limb!

He had guarded against a thousand possibilities, but never had he imagined he would be brought down by a young upstart like Lou Yun!

The moment he saw that flash of red light earlier, his heart had sunk. He distinctly felt countless invisible chains suddenly appear around his body, firmly shackling his freedom. Simultaneously, all the Yin Ming energy and strength within him vanished in an instant, as if sucked away, leaving him utterly unable to launch any attack.

He naturally understood now. Those five earlier had desperately attacked him precisely to buy time for Lou Yun. And Lou Yun needed time to set up the formation!

He had been foolishly standing there, watching passively as Lou Yun completed the formation and lured him right into it!

Staring as Lou Yun approached, Gui You Quan didn’t know what the youth planned next. However, though he currently couldn’t move or use his power, he wasn’t panicked. Lou Yun’s cultivation level was terribly low; even offering no resistance, the youth couldn’t possibly kill him.

While locking eyes with Gui You Quan, Lou Yun softly chanted something. A ball of white light suddenly emerged on his right hand, and within that light appeared a shimmering golden character: "封" (Seal). He slammed the palm fiercely towards Gui You Quan’s waist. The white light, along with the "seal" character, passed effortlessly through Gui You Quan’s waist and entered his body unhindered.

Gui You Quan should have been able to feel a cluster of spiritual energy materializing near his dantian, sealing his magical weapon.

Yet, Lou Yun noticed Gui You Quan was staring wide-eyed at the very hand Lou Yun had just used to perform the Seal Technique. The man looked completely stunned, as if his soul had suddenly deserted him, rooted motionless in place.

This reaction from Gui You Quan puzzled Lou Yun deeply. He couldn’t tell if the Seal Technique had taken effect on Gui You Quan. Unable to use his spiritual sense to probe, Lou Yun felt momentarily helpless and stood frozen in place himself.

After a brief moment, Lou Yun snapped out of it first. Another orb of white light surged in his palm as he prepared to unleash the Seal Technique on Gui You Quan again. If he still couldn’t determine its success this time, he would urgently carry Ao Wushen and the others out of this stone chamber.

But just at that moment, Gui You Quan suddenly snapped back to reality and shouted, "Wait!"

Lou Yun’s hand was already halfway there. Hearing the shout, he instinctively stopped, his eyes blazing with vigilance, fixed fiercely on Gui You Quan.

The reason he stopped was because Lou Yun saw genuine agitation on Gui You Quan’s face as he shouted "Wait!"

From the moment Lou Yun had first seen Gui You Quan until the moment he was sealed within the Binding Dragon Formation, the man’s expression had been either blank or tinged with a trace of cold sneer. Never had he displayed such open agitation before. Naturally, Lou Yun felt a sharp flare of curiosity; just what was this about?

At that moment, Gui You Quan was indeed extremely agitated. His chest visibly heaved. He swallowed hard, then spoke, his voice trembling slightly, "Was… was what you just used on me… was it the Seal Technique?"

Though Lou Yun found it exceedingly strange that Gui You Quan knew the name of this technique, he still nodded, "That’s right! The Seal Technique!"

Hearing this affirmation, Gui You Quan suddenly squeezed his eyes shut. He drew in a deep, slow breath, then exhaled it gradually. When he reopened his eyes, the agitation was gone, replaced by an expression that hovered strangely between a smile and tears. Uncannily reminiscent of a relieved sigh or profound joy.

For some reason, seeing this expression, Lou Yun felt an odd sensation prickle his mind. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Gui You Quan now looked… liberated. Almost joyful.

Gui You Quan looked deeply at Lou Yun, but the hostility and chilling aura in his gaze were gone. After a long silence, he asked in an unnaturally calm tone, "Are you… the inheritor of Mr. Commoner?"

This single sentence struck Lou Yun and Chang Xiang like a thunderbolt!

Lou Yun was indeed the inheritor of Mr. Commoner’s legacy. However, their master-disciple relationship had been born under legendary circumstances. Mr. Commoner wasn’t even a native of the Spirit Weapon Star; he hailed from another world!

Although Lou Yun had mentioned his master’s name to a few people, he was absolutely certain he had never told Gui You Quan. Furthermore, Gui You Quan had been confined here for over thirty years without leaving; it was impossible he could have learned about Lou Yun elsewhere. Thus, confronted with this question, both Lou Yun and Chang Xiang were stunned speechless.

Gui You Quan didn’t need Lou Yun to answer aloud. The comprehension dawned on him as he witnessed Lou Yun’s stunned expression.

A rare, almost gentle smile touched Gui You Quan’s lips. "Young Master," he addressed him respectfully, his voice devoid of its former malice, "this old servant has finally found you. Earlier, not knowing your identity, I gravely offended you, Young Master. I implore your forgiveness!"

"Young Master? Old Servant?"

These two terms sent such a shockwave through Lou Yun that he instinctively retreated a step. It was simply preposterous. This man, arguably the most formidable and ruthless villain ever to walk the Spirit Weapon Star, was addressing him as his master… and calling himself a servant? What in the world was happening?

Gui You Quan knew Lou Yun’s mind was churning with confusion. He continued gently, "Young Master, please do not be alarmed for now. Allow this servant to explain."

Then, as Gui You Quan narrated slowly and deliberately, the pieces of the bewildering puzzle began to fall into place in Lou Yun’s mind.

As Chang Xiang had suspected, Gui You Quan indeed hailed from another world. And the purpose that brought him to this world… was specifically to find Lou Yun!

Gui You Quan’s motivation for undertaking this quest stemmed entirely from the explicit instruction of Mr. Commoner!

Gui You Quan’s life story was steeped in hardship and tribulation. To grow powerful quickly, he chose the path abhorred by most: becoming a ghost weapons master. As expected, this earned him countless enemies in his own world; innumerable factions wanted him dead.

Once, when his cultivation level was still low, he was cornered by a group of powerful enemies. Though he narrowly escaped, he sustained grievous injuries. As a ghost weapons master, healing demanded absorbing human souls through killing, but in his state, even movement was excruciating; he lacked the strength to harm anyone. Facing death, despair enveloped him. Then, Mr. Commoner appeared unexpectedly. Not only did he refrain from killing Gui You Quan, he actually healed his wounds.

Though inherently bloodthirsty, Gui You Quan possessed a fierce commitment to repaying kindness, let alone a debt of life such as this. He firmly resolved to dedicate himself as a servant to Mr. Commoner, pledging lifelong devotion to repay the boundless grace. But Mr. Commoner merely smiled and refused his offer. If Gui You Quan genuinely wished to repay the favor, Mr. Commoner told him, he should instead grant it to his future apprentice.

Gui You Quan readily agreed. Yet, when he inquired about who this apprentice might be, Mr. Commoner only shook his head with a knowing smile. "You will naturally recognize him when the appointed time arrives," was his enigmatic reply.

Though Gui You Quan was deeply puzzled by this mysterious answer, he didn’t press further. Before leaving, Mr. Commoner shared another profound prophecy: Gui You Quan would later face two great calamities, adding that the very apprentice destined to assist him in overcoming those tribulations.

Mr. Commoner commanded considerable respect at that time. Gui You Quan had no reason to doubt the benevolence or wisdom of his savior. He solemnly vowed to uphold Mr. Commoner’s instructions and await the fated meeting. Then, Mr. Commoner departed without another word, leaving an impression of profound mystery.

Years passed, and Gui You Quan never saw Mr. Commoner again. However, he kept his vow as sacred. He actively sought information about Mr. Commoner’s mysterious apprentice, searching diligently but uncovering no clues. Ultimately, reaching the pinnacle of his cultivation forced him to confront the heavenly punishment—divine retribution through destructive lightning. Fleeing the wrathful heavens of his native world became a necessity. This desperate flight brought him to the Spirit Weapon Star.

At this point in the tale, Gui You Quan paused. Without needing further elaboration, Lou Yun understood the subsequent events perfectly well.

Though Lou Yun’s eyes remained fixed intensely on Gui You Quan, they held no focus. His mind was entirely adrift, utterly lost in disbelief concerning this unbelievable story unraveling before him.

Mr. Commoner rescuing Gui You Quan, then directing this fierce ghost weapons master’s sense of obligation towards his future apprentice—that part Lou Yun could grasp. It demonstrated his Master’s far-sighted benevolence.

But the sheer improbability of the present! That Lou Yun himself, that very apprentice, here on the Spirit Weapon Star, encounters a being specifically from Mr. Commoner’s world—Gui You Quan. Mr. Commoner’s prophecy: "You will naturally recognize him when the appointed time arrives." Recognizing him precisely by the unique Seal Technique Lou Yun performed!

The Seal Technique was Mr. Commoner’s unique creation. Across the vast expanse of worlds—whether Mr. Commoner’s original plane or the Spirit Weapon Star—only two individuals possessed the knowledge: Mr. Commoner and Lou Yun himself!

According to Gui You Quan’s account, his rescue by Mr. Commoner occurred roughly four to five centuries ago. Could it truly be conceivable? That five hundred years ago, Mr. Commoner had foreseen all this? Had he known?