Chapter 843: Chapter 843: Sword Immortal and Piano Immortal

Chen Guan immediately activated the Body Protection Divine Skill, assuming a combat and escape stance.

The scenery before him changed, and when Chen Guan’s vision was restored, he found himself no longer within the realm of the Wuxiang Divine Palace, but surrounded by endless desert sands.

Without any hesitation, Chen Guan quickly determined that this was the Tear Luo Desert.

Opposite him stood a man with a visage resembling a middle-aged person, though his sideburns were streaked with white. Despite being in ordinary attire, he exuded a strong aura of authority.

On either side of the man hovered two humanoid Secret Spirits, and just by looking at their forms, it was evident they were extraordinary.

One was a Secret Spirit clad in Immortal Robe and Armor, bearing nine differently shaped Immortal Swords on its back. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The other was ethereal like an immortal, with fluttering garments, a blue aura like a waterfall, and seemingly played an ancient zither like the Piano Immortal.

Before the man floated a shimmering golden tome, its purpose unknown. Yet, Chen Guan sensed a connection, knowing it was likely the reason he was summoned here. The tome still maintained a link with him.

Seeing the Ghost Eye that had been teleported together with him, Chen Guan felt more at ease.

"Should I call you Chen Guan or Zi Donglai?" The man looked at Chen Guan and said calmly.

This man was naturally Chief Judge Qi Tianxin, who used Feng Wuci’s borrowed God-Sealing Map to forcibly summon Chen Guan here.

The God-Sealing Map is a top-tier Secret Divine Treasure. Writing a name within the map and drawing a corresponding portrait allows one to lock onto the target and summon them.

Originally, the true purpose of this item was not to abduct people but to request assistance.

Using it for abduction, however, proved more effective than Qi Tianxin’s All Under Heaven.

Qi Tianxin had already determined Chen Guan to be Zi Donglai; it was only the Ten Great Families who didn’t believe him. In his mind, Chen Guan was unequivocally Zi Donglai.

"You are Qi Tianxin." Chen Guan directly called out his name, not addressing him as Chief Judge.

Theoretically, Qi Tianxin is the highest official in Divine Land, equivalent to an Emperor in ancient times.

However, Qi Tianxin’s role as the highest official is nominal, akin to a puppet emperor.

"You’ve caused great trouble for the Ancestral Court. Now you have two paths: submit to me and follow my orders to survive." Chief Judge Qi Tianxin spoke, neither answering Chen Guan’s questions.

"Your men dug their own graves—what does that have to do with me?" Chen Guan called Ghost Eye over, standing atop its head, and looked at Qi Tianxin.

"So you’re choosing the other path?" Qi Tianxin said, not waiting for Chen Guan’s answer, he glanced slightly, and the Sword Immortal Secret Spirit carrying nine Immortal Swords stepped forward.

As it stepped forward, one of the nine Immortal Swords on its back became a rainbow and flew towards Chen Guan.

The Immortal Sword was blood-red, like it was forged in blood, and its speed was astonishing.

If Chen Guan attempted to dodge, he might not evade such a swift sword.

But Ghost Eye moved even faster, its massive dragon body lifted by clouds, swiftly soaring and evading the sword’s strike.

Chief Judge Qi Tianxin’s gaze shifted slightly; his Nine Tribulations Sword Immortal Secret Spirit is a Level 90 Secret God. That Celestial Destiny Secret Treasure, the Spirit-Slaying Sword, could easily slay a Ninth Awakening Spirit with one strike.

The fact that Chen Guan’s pet could evade the Spirit-Slaying Sword was indeed surprising.

But Qi Tianxin remained unhurried, coldly watching Chen Guan and the Ghost Eye dodge the sword’s attack.

Already fully prepared to kill Chen Guan, he knew that a Seventh Awakening Cultivator like Chen Guan couldn’t escape his grip.

Only by killing Chen Guan could he recover the Ancestral Court’s decline and regain what it had lost.

The unexpected aspect was the Spirit-Slaying Sword couldn’t hit the Ghost Eye. Instead, it was being distanced, leading Chen Guan far away at incredible speed.

Qi Tianxin didn’t pursue, simply glancing at the God-Sealing Map, where Chen Guan’s name and portrait glowed.

Next instant, Chen Guan, who had fled afar, was teleported back to the same location.

Seeing Chen Guan reappear, the Nine Tribulations Sword Immortal drew swords from its back and attacked Chen Guan.

The swords were varied; some surged like fire, some sped like lightning, some pierced the sky with force, and some were silent.

The nine swords had nine different attributes, attacking Chen Guan from all angles, each unique.

They all shared an incredible might; if Chen Guan was struck by one, he might perish instantly.

But amidst this nine-sword assault, Ghost Eye used its speed to maneuver through, forcibly breaking the encirclement and escaping into the distance again.

Qi Tianxin frowned slightly; he had long investigated Ghost Eye, knowing its roots as the Ghost-Eyed Python from the Ghost Eye Cave.

Developed by Chen Guan, while it was a fine pet, not even a Secret God at Seventh Awakening is particularly strong.

It wouldn’t withstand even a single strike from the Nine Tribulations Sword Immortal, even if it advanced to Ninth Awakening.

Yet now, not even the nine swords could match Ghost Eye’s speed, a curious anomaly to Qi Tianxin, likely stemming from some strange growth or Secret Law enhancing the Ghost-Eyed Python.

Regardless, it didn’t matter to him; Chen Guan must die today despite any hidden cards.

The God-Sealing Map’s name and portrait flashed again, and Chen Guan was transported back, unable to escape.

This time, before the swords reached him, the Piano Immortal’s music already descended.

The Piano Immortal’s hand pressed on the ancient zither, yet there were no strings on it, nor did her jade-like fingers strum, simply resting upon it.

Under such conditions, the music emanated mysteriously.

Qi Tianxin knew the music’s landing could rob Secret Spirits of their mobility, leaving them immobile.

This was the Piano Immortal’s Secret Law, "Music of Tranquility," a control-type Secret Law that made spirits lose the will to move.

With this Secret Law, slaying spirits and foes was as easy as cutting vegetables.

Qi Tianxin rarely intervened personally; having the Nine Tribulations Sword Immortal and Piano Immortal by his side often meant few opponents needed his intervention.

Yet, as the nine swords flew towards Chen Guan again, Ghost Eye astonishingly led Chen Guan away, unaffected by the Music of Tranquility Secret Law.