blueteamnovel Chapter 2629: Weakness
Chapter 2629: Weakness
"Jessica is someone from the Nine Provinces Royal Mansion. She knows far more than I do and is highly reliable," Divine Master Crescent said, worried that Julius Reed might not trust Jessica, and explained, "I vouch for her with my integrity; Jessica will always stand by me.""Alright, I trust you both." Julius Reed sat up, nodding, but there was a trace of surprise in his eyes.
Medicine cauldron?
Gourd?
He took out the Divine Dragon Tripod from his waist, asking, "Is this the medicine cauldron?"
"No." Jessica examined it and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn’t this the tripod that appeared during the catastrophe years ago? How do you... have an identical one?"
At the sight of the Divine Dragon Tripod, she instantly felt fear.
The tension she faced when threatened with death once more surged through her.
Even after many years, Jessica couldn’t forget that tripod.
Their once lavish and opulent life was utterly shattered.
Everything vanished.
Those who considered themselves immortal masters all perished.
The King of Nine Provinces even wielded the Royal Emerald Sword, stood atop the highest Nine-Dragons Platform, and cursed the skies, only to be crushed into powder by that gigantic tripod.
Dozens of the once-invincible divine masters also fell.
The few surviving masters barely held onto life like them.
All that remained was a solitary wisp of soul.
Without even their own bodies, even their formidable telekinesis dissipated.
Seeing this tripod again, Jessica’s hands trembled.
Noticing her fear, Divine Master Crescent gently embraced her, "It’s alright, this isn’t the same thing. Consider this: how could such a large tripod just conveniently appear? Maybe it’s just coincidence."
When he first saw the Divine Dragon Tripod, Divine Master Crescent was also utterly terrified.
Before then, they hardly had any doubts about the future.
These people believed martial arts would continue as it was.
But a great catastrophe caused the entire order to collapse.
Even the traces of their existence were almost erased.
Reborn, Divine Master Crescent’s heart felt awe towards the heavens.
However, regarding the Divine Dragon Tripod, he had carefully examined it.
Though this tripod seemed mysterious and quite formidable, it was entirely unrelated to that catastrophe.
"Since it’s not this tripod, can you recall the appearance of that tripod from memory?" Julius Reed put away the Divine Dragon Tripod, feeling a small twinge of disappointment.
Could the swordsman be someone else?
Now he only wanted to unravel the mystery of his own origin.
Unravel where he came from!
Truly a tragedy for anyone not knowing their origins.
Even though he possessed outstanding skills, many subordinates, enjoying power and wealth.
Yet regarding his lineage, he was powerless.
Apparently, the journey to uncover his origins would be long.
"Time has been too long, and the Nine Provinces Royal Mansion only had two days to investigate. After those two days, disaster struck, calamity ensued, everyone focused on escaping, with no mind to bother with Divine Master Crescent’s affairs."
Jessica shook her head, helpless, "The Nine Provinces Royal Mansion indeed had a painting of that tripod. Since there were many witnesses at Divine Master Crescent’s estate, among them someone skilled in painting."
"I remember, the Nine Provinces Royal Mansion had such a painting, which everyone speculated about."
"As you know, during that era, almost all martial artists hailed from noble families; commoners had no privilege to learn martial arts."
"But for a person suddenly emerging rivaling the Three Emperors, yet unable to investigate the identity... how terrifying was that!"
"Many divine masters began worrying, pressuring the Nine Provinces Royal Mansion."
"As the administrator of Nine Provinces, whether for reputation and status or for safety, the King of Nine Provinces would investigate."
"Unfortunately, in the catastrophe, many things vanished. Even my impression is somewhat blurred."
"Back then, someone mentioned this swordsman might enjoy drinking, hence discussions about something resembling a medicine cauldron. I was present at the time and took a good look."
"The swordsman had long hair hanging down, with only hair covering the face, wore worn-out straw sandals, bare-chested, while the nine-dragon tattoo was particularly striking!"
"In our time, dragons were reserved for the Three Emperors. The nine-dragon tattoo was exclusively for the King of Nine Provinces! Even divine masters could at most have three dragons."
Jessica pointed at Julius Reed’s medicine cauldron, "That cauldron bears much difference from yours, both in patterns and style."
"Well then, you should go rest for now." Julius Reed nodded; since the swordsman’s medicine cauldron wasn’t the Divine Dragon Tripod, then perhaps there was someone else.
Now the focus should be on Quella Radcliffe.
Considering Silvio Reed’s words, if Quella Radcliffe weren’t found quickly and fell into Silvio Reed’s hands, she might be in grave danger.
However, it appeared Silvio Reed had his own secret.
When Julius Reed read his memory back then, he found nothing related.
He could ascertain that once Quella Radcliffe entered the Twin Dragon Jade Pendant, she would gain that power.
Clearly, this was something Julius Reed couldn’t predict.
Silvio Reed must possess certain special information to prepare for such a prediction and design in advance, leading Quella Radcliffe into the Twin Dragon Jade Pendant.
Apparently, it was indeed Silvio Reed who incited the Lu family to seize the Twin Dragon Jade Pendant.
And it seems Nelson died because of Silvio Reed as well.
The Lu family deserves their fate; however, Nelson’s vendetta remains unavenged.
"By the way, do you know of any weaknesses of the Blood Soul Emperor?" Julius Reed called out to the two who were leaving.
"I saw Silvio Reed; he had actually taken over the Blood Soul Emperor’s body. His prowess has expanded immensely, moving without a trace."
Upon hearing, Divine Master Crescent turned, pondered for a few seconds, and spoke, "Perhaps, he may not fully control that blood."
"What do you mean?"
Julius Reed questioned again.
Divine Master Crescent had an affair with the Blood Soul Emperor’s wife; the two were nemeses.
If they were nemeses, he surely knew a bit about the other’s background.
If the Blood Soul Emperor were here, it would be helpful.
But clearly, that wasn’t realistic.
The Blood Soul Emperor wouldn’t work for Julius Reed.
One of the ancient Three Emperors, proud and lofty.
Would absolutely not submit to others.
"The Blood Soul Emperor was a prodigious talent; even if he was my rival, I still acknowledge him as a genius." Divine Master Crescent said reluctantly, "He mastered the family’s secret technique, which primarily required the blood and body to belong to the same person. Only then could one wield its full strength."
"Now with Silvio Reed taking that body, it’s akin to wielding a Divine Weapon. He won’t achieve the unity of man and sword, nor the dominion the Blood Soul Emperor had over the world."
Suddenly, Divine Master Crescent smiled, "Brother, don’t forget. In terms of body, you have the demigod’s physique! Silvio Reed occupies only the blood, but you have several things."
"Even if it’s the Blood Soul, he cannot defeat River Azure. So a false Blood Soul, can it defeat a false River Azure? Besides, River Azure’s ultimate technique is quite similar to your heaven-piercing finger!"
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