Life span plundered, I became a detective and achieved immortality

Chapter 1007 Four Great Treasures

Inside the quiet room of Jiuling Manor.

Su Mo's lips curled into a strange arc, a playful smile spreading across his face, as if he were watching a meticulously choreographed play; but in the depths of his eyes lay a cold light that seemed to see through everything, as deep as an ancient well, without the slightest ripple, concealing all his emotions beneath that calm surface.

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Inside the Four Elephants Temple.

The dazzling purple light gradually receded like a tide, and in the instant the radiance faded, a figure slowly emerged from it, as if walking out from the ages.

The newcomer wore a long purple robe, its surface shimmering with a deep, starry light. Embroidered on it were the four sacred beasts—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—that seemed to slowly swirl, their scales, claws, and wings lifelike. Each scale gleamed with a faint spiritual light, as if it would break free from the robe's constraints at any moment and unleash a torrent of the power of the four symbols within the hall, reenacting the wondrous scene of the universe's initial opening.

His brows exuded an unparalleled majesty that looked down upon the world. Just by standing there quietly, he inspired an instinctive fear from the depths of one's soul, as if one were facing the embodiment of the rules of the entire Crimson Sea.

Upon closer inspection, one would find that the purple-robed figure's face was identical to that of the purple-robed giant within the crystal coffin. The curve of his eyebrows, the lines of his features, even the luster and shadow of the purple star mark between his brows were exactly the same, as if they had been carved from the same mold. However, his body proportions were more human-like, lacking some of the overwhelming oppressive aura of the giant, and possessing more of the ethereal Daoist charm accumulated over countless years, as if he might transform into a stream of light and merge into the void at any moment.

"Lucky junior, there's no need to be nervous. I am merely a magical imprint left behind by my true self as my lifespan dwindled, leaving behind some words for those who come after me. I have no ill intentions towards you." The voice of the middle-aged man in purple robes drifted from the high platform, authoritative without being angry, and as vast and mighty as a celestial wind sweeping through, engulfing every inch of the entire Four Symbols Divine Palace. Even the air seemed to tremble with his tone, and the dragon pillars inside the palace emitted a deep hum, as if resonating with him.

The next second......

The Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar, imbued with magical power, fixed its gaze on the black-clad figure, its gaze carrying a scrutiny that transcended millennia, as if trying to see through his very essence, temperament, and destiny. More than anything, however, it held a profound expectation born of a long and patient wait: "I have traversed countless universes across the Crimson Sea, experiencing numerous battles, large and small, yet I have failed to find a satisfactory disciple—a lifelong regret. Young man, you are the first to set foot in the Four Symbols Divine Palace after my passing; you must possess great fortune, just like me. You are worthy to be my successor, inheriting all my life's learning. I hope you will dedicate yourself to cultivation, surpass me, and carry on my legacy. Do not waste this opportunity."

After a slight pause, the avatar of the Four Symbols True Immortal raised his hand and waved. His wide robe sleeves stirred up a stream of air imbued with Daoist energy, which swept over every treasure in the hall. The 108 Star Banners surrounding the high platform and the Four Symbols Suppressing Immortal Banner in the center hummed in unison, their surfaces fluttering as if in response to his words. The immortal energy within the hall also surged, forming visible waves of energy.

"Here, I have left you four precious treasures." The avatar of the Four Symbols True Immortal spoke again, its voice clear as a bell. "The first treasure is the Nine Luminaries Star Banner, a powerful weapon I meticulously crafted over hundreds of cosmic eras, gathering the essence of the Nine Heavens Star Cores and Chaos Stars. Any one of the one hundred and eight Nine Luminaries Star Banners before you is a near-Seventh-Rank True Immortal artifact. One day, when your cultivation breaks through to the Seventh-Rank True Immortal realm, you can use these one hundred and eight Nine Luminaries Star Banners as the array's core to set up my unique Nine Luminaries Star Array, drawing upon the power of the celestial sphere. Even a Seventh-Rank Perfect True Immortal could be surrounded and killed. Even if they escape by chance, they will be severely injured..."

"Secondly, this is my natal immortal artifact, refined over tens of thousands of cosmic eras—the Four Symbols Immortal-Suppressing Banners." The Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar turned its gaze to the four banners in the center, its tone carrying a hint of arrogance, as if introducing its most prized masterpiece. "These banners are forged from the essence of four sacred beasts, each a seventh-grade True Immortal. Any one of these banners is a near-eighth-grade True Immortal artifact, its power in no way inferior to the complete set of Nine Luminaries Star Banners. When the four banners are combined, they draw upon the might of the Azure Dragon, the sharpness of the White Tiger, the fire of the Vermilion Bird, and the defense of the Black Tortoise. The four forces merge, evolving into the Four Symbols Reincarnation, enough to surpass many eighth-grade True Immortal artifacts. I myself once fought an eighth-grade True Immortal for three thousand years with these Four Symbols Immortal-Suppressing Banners, to a draw. Once you reach the seventh-grade True Immortal realm, with these Four Symbols Immortal-Suppressing Banners, without an eighth-grade True Immortal appearing, few will be your match. Within this Crimson Sea, you will be unrivaled, invincible..."

At this point, the phantoms of the sacred beasts on the Four Symbols Immortal Banner seemed to be awakened. The Azure Dragon swung its tail and generated thunder, the White Tiger raised its claws and split the wind, the Vermilion Bird flapped its wings and ignited flames, and the Black Tortoise shrank its shell and suppressed the ground. In an instant, the pressure inside the hall increased sharply, causing even the black-clad avatar to subconsciously circulate its star power to resist.

"Thirdly, there are these twelve purple-gold treasure boxes." The Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar gestured to the floating treasure boxes, their protective light swirling and divine runes flickering. "Inside are numerous True Immortal herbs collected by me over thousands of cosmic eras, ranging from Grade One to Grade Seven. Among them are eight Grade Seven True Immortal herbs, all rare treasures that aid in breaking through realms, enough for a Grade One True Immortal to cultivate to Grade Seven..."

"Sure enough, there are eight Grade 7 True Immortal Medicines." Upon hearing this, Su Mo's eyes lit up in the quiet room of Nine Spirits Manor. He was overjoyed. These eight Grade 7 True Immortal Medicines alone were enough for his Primordial Boundless True Immortal Body to break through to the sixth level and take another big step forward.

At this moment, the voice of the Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar resounded once more from the high platform, his expression becoming more solemn, and his tone more profound: "This fourth one is my Inheritance Divine Pearl, containing all that I have learned in my life. As long as you refine this Inheritance Divine Pearl, you will obtain all of my inheritance, including a top-tier True Immortal technique that I obtained from a ninth-grade True Immortal's tomb, directly pointing to the path of a ninth-grade True Immortal..."

As he spoke, a dense, inky purple light rose from the amethyst coffin, like a purple lightning bolt tearing through the void, carrying a powerful Daoist aura as it pierced through the temple. Then, the purple light circled three times in the air, as if bidding farewell to this world, before suddenly condensing into a purple crystal sphere about one cosmic year in diameter.

The crystal sphere was crystal clear, as if carved from the purest amethyst. Countless Daoist characters seemed to flow and swirl within it, and one could vaguely see the birth and death of stars and the rotation of the four elements. It exuded a vast and majestic Daoist aura, as if a universe were condensed within it. It floated quietly in the center of the high platform, attracting the attention of everyone in the hall. Even the golden dragon phantom on the dragon pillar couldn't help but lower its head, as if paying homage to this symbol of inheritance.

"The Divine Pearl of Inheritance has indeed arrived!" In the quiet room of Nine Spirits Manor, Su Mo's lips curled into a cold smile, thinking to himself, "Next up, it's time for that classic body-snatching scene!"

"This is the method for collecting the Nine Luminaries Star Banner and the Four Symbols Immortal Suppressing Banner, as well as the method for opening the restrictions of the Twelve Purple Gold Treasure Boxes and the method for refining the Inherited Divine Pearl."

As he spoke, the Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar flicked his finger, and a condensed purple light shot out from his fingertip, like a stream of light, flashing past and directly entering the black-clad avatar's brow.

The next second...

Four profound methods quickly emerged in the black-clad avatar's sea of ​​consciousness as if enlightened. From the incantation for recognizing a celestial artifact as its master to the key to breaking the restrictions, and then to the refining steps of the inherited divine pearl, everything was incredibly detailed and every word was precious, as if engraved deep into the soul and would never be forgotten.

“Young man, remember one thing.” The tone of the Four Symbols True Immortal’s avatar became serious, with a hint of solemn warning, “Before you break through to the sixth rank of True Immortal and have the power to truly protect yourself, you must never let anyone know that you are the successor of the original.

"I have traversed countless universes across the Crimson Sea, offending no few sixth- or seventh-rank True Immortals along the way. They all covet my inheritance. If the news that you are my successor is leaked, they will not let you off the hook! At best, they will seize your treasures and cripple your cultivation; at worst, they will annihilate your soul and be condemned to eternal damnation!"

"Remember, before breaking through to the sixth rank of True Immortal, you must never reveal your identity. Focus on cultivation and accumulate strength for a future breakthrough; this is the right path."

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"Finally, I hope that you, junior, will surpass your master, exceed the original, break through to the eighth or ninth rank, and even attain immortality..."

At this point, the voice of the Four Symbols True Immortal's avatar abruptly stopped, and its figure began to become transparent, like smoke blown away by the wind. Finally, it turned into a ball of purple light again and dissipated into the hall like fireworks, leaving only the slowly flowing immortal energy in the hall and the treasures that quietly awaited the successor, as if everything just now was just an illusion.

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"He even repeatedly reminded me that this Four Symbols True Immortal is 'quite good'!"

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