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If it weren't for the Fairy's arrival, taking it out with her, it would have remained in the volcanic fire vein for who knows how long.

It might either achieve immortality and escape its trap, or exhaust its life source and fade away into oblivion.

"My mentor was not qualified at first? Then how did this psychic treasure end up in the hands of my mentor?" Tan Shuchang realized there was clearly a secret and a story here.

"At that time, there were two people who found the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead before me. I remember one of them was not old, seemingly just a child. The other one asked the child to take the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead, but the child refused. I was thinking of launching a sneaky attack, but unexpectedly, the other merely waved a hand and left me half-dead."

"I thought I was going to die then, but those two didn't kill me. In fact, the child even stuffed the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead into my hand. They said a lot at that time, most of it spoken by the other person while the child listened. What they talked about is what I have told you before..."

At this point, the Heartless Old Man hastily assured, "I haven't lied to you about this part at all. Whatever I could remember from what those two said, I have told you everything."

The Heartless Old Man was truly afraid of this rebellious disciple now.

That peerless demonic might had terrified him to the core, and what he feared most now was that this rebellious disciple would use him to cultivate some Divine Skills or refine some Magic Artifacts.

With his currently unparalleled foundation, even an average Artifact Refiner would be able to refine a psychic Magic Artifact.

If he could find a master Artifact Refiner, forging a Magic Artifact with the potential to advance into a psychic treasure was also not out of the question. After all, this was not without precedent, there were several examples.

"Can remember?" Tan Shuchang repeated in surprise.

"I'm not telling you about the child's face or the other person's appearance simply because I can't recall at all what they looked like, not even whether they were male or female. And what's most incomprehensible is that even this part of my memory was only recalled after you... cough cough, after I had died."

Speaking of this, the Heartless Old Man couldn't help feeling a certain reverence.

Because this situation could only indicate that the Divine Skills of the other party were beyond imagination.

Tan Shuchang was also taken aback, not expecting to uncover such a secret by mere questioning. Comparing himself to the mystery person, he realized he might match them evenly, then began to beckon the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead to himself.

With the Heartless Old Man assisting on the side, Tan Shuchang swiftly drew out the bead, which he had only managed a hurried glimpse of before. However, just as before, upon recognizing Tan Shuchang, the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead didn't hesitate and turned into a lingering shadow, attempting to break away and flee.

Yet times had changed; back then, Tan Shuchang had only three years of cultivation and was unable to deal with the psychic treasure.

But the Tan Shuchang of now possessed a formidable 399 years of cultivation!

Immense demonic might, fueled by his cultivation, erupted forth, subduing the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead while Tan Shuchang's hand shot out, controlling streams of Yuan Qi, and snatching it into his palm.

However, although captured by Tan Shuchang, the bead continued to quiver, attempting to break free from his grasp.

This meant that the psychic treasure did not accept Tan Shuchang.

Standing aside, the Heartless Old Man saw this and couldn't help revealing a hint of satisfaction on his face. Such a treacherous disciple who betrayed his master's lineage still wanted to gain recognition from the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead. How delusional!

Psychic treasures were, after all, selective in their choice of masters!
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"I know you can understand my words. How about we talk?" Tan Shuchang didn't expect to win over the "heart" of the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead. He was just coveting the body of the psychic treasure, intending to utilize it as a vessel for performing secret techniques and then swap the Qi connection between himself and the bead.

After all, by doing so, the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead could continue to wait for someone destined for it, and Tan Shuchang wouldn't need to fear confronting the Yin Yang Lotus Treasure Bottle and the Vajra Mingwang Bracelet. It would be a win-win situation, with everyone obtaining the benefits they sought.

However, faced with Tan Shuchang's words, the psychic treasure only thought of escape, its humming incessant as pulses of chaotic waves erupted forth.

Such fluctuations, if touched by the living, they would surely die; if touched by the dead, they would become strange.

Thus, the dead tree stumps seemed to come to life, gnashing and clawing in the wind, as if to choose someone to devour.

The snake skin shed by the long snakes hanging between the mountain rocks suddenly twisted with the wind. The eyes that should not exist released a faint green glow, materializing the malevolent intent to consume humans.

Not far away, in the branches of the trees, there was a spider web upon which an insect, already wrapped by the web-weaving spider and dead, was caught in a burst of Chaotic Life Dharma Bead's influence, and in an instant became a ghostly creature, then dismembered the spider that was about to feast upon it on the spot.

From the grass-covered ground, suddenly, white skeletal hands emerged.

They were the hands of people once buried here, transformed into eerie beings by the power of the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead, yearning to take the life of the only living person in this place.

A stench of blood was in the air; it was from a Mountain-Sea Beast that had died at some unknown time, now turned into a ghostly beast, trudging through mountains and waters. Upon seeing Tan Shuchang, it revealed its ferocity, emitting a series of dull and piercing ghostly howls.

Tan Shuchang, facing this scene, simply made the hundred ghostly faces on his robe rotate slightly.

In an instant, those ghostly creatures influenced by the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead, all too frightened to move.

Although they were not ghosts from the same place and each had distinct differences, the essence of ghosts was the same. Hence, the deterrent power of the robe was effective against these ghosts.

Seeing this strange scene subdued, Tan Shuchang continued to attempt communication, "There's no need for such measures. We can each take what we need. I don't require the talents you grant, nor do I need you to accompany me at all times, only that you cultivate a secret technique with me."

However, upon hearing Tan Shuchang speak so, the Chaotic Life Dharma Bead trembled even more violently. The berserk waves of Chaotic Life energy, time and again, erupted in an attempt to kill Tan Shuchang.

Nevertheless, such attempts were naturally insignificant compared to three hundred and ninety-nine years of cultivation strength.

Ignoring him repeatedly, Tan Shuchang decided not to continue negotiating nicely. He prepared to follow the example of a certain young girl, to beat this spirit-communicating treasure until it agreed to let him transform his energy flows.

At that moment, a condescending voice suddenly sounded, "Release this Fate Path Bead, then leave behind a strand of soul to be confined, as atonement for this intrusion, and I shall permit you to depart."

Although this voice carried an air of accustomed superiority, the words were full of commands.

There was no room for negotiation.

Because such behavior was generally very impolite, the ever-courteous Tan Shuchang couldn't help feeling displeased with the owner of the voice.

Therefore, Tan Shuchang said, "Fellow Daoist, speaking from hiding is contrary to proper conduct. Please come out and speak to me directly!"

After speaking, Tan Shuchang lightly flicked his sleeve, and immediately a streak of Bloody Sword Qi appeared, followed by a slash that tore through the air.

It was just a streak of Sword Qi, but as it was unleashed, it turned into a sky-covering array of Sword Qi, dense and omnipresent, slashing in every direction.

So it wasn't long before a muffled grunt was heard and a vague figure materialized out of thin air in the sky.

The figure, surprised by Tan Shuchang's display of Sword Qi, couldn't help but say, "You've managed to cultivate the Sword Dao to such an extent in this era—truly remarkable talent. How about this, I'll take you on as an honorary disciple, impart to you the Slaughter Sword Dao, and you can guard this Fate Path Bead, what do you say?"

"The Slaughter Sword Dao, can it grant eternal life?" Tan Shuchang inquired upon hearing this.