Chapter 328: Not a Single Lie

Translator: yikaii Editor: yikaii

Petrified Bone possessed a unique secret technique that could discern whether someone was telling the truth or lying. This ability had helped him uncover numerous undercover agents planted by other vice Sect Leaders.

Although this secret technique wasn’t foolproof, it had an eighty to ninety percent success rate.

Activating this technique demanded a high amount of spiritual qi and mental focus. Even someone as strong as Petrified Bone couldn’t keep it running continuously, but he had no trouble maintaining it during his conversation with Lu Yang.

Additionally, he excelled at reading people’s expressions, knowing the subtle changes that occur when they lie.

Combining these factors, almost no one could lie to him.

This was why the Sect Leader had sent him. To cooperate with the Heavenly Court Sect, the first thing they needed to confirm was that the other party was genuinely from the Heavenly Court Sect.

Lu Yang displayed a confident smile, took a sip of tea, and said with a slightly boastful tone, “I wonder if Sect Leader Bone has heard of Ying Tian Immortal and Qilin Immortal?”

“Of course, the titles of those two ancient immortals are well-known.” The Nine Nether Sect had many ancient texts that recorded the titles of The Four Ancient Immortals.

“I’ve heard that nowadays when someone is praised for their talent, people often say they have the potential of a young immortal. You all think young immortals are invincible and unbeatable, but I must tell you that my master once fought against both Ying Tian Immortal and Qilin Immortal at once while in the Golden Core Stage. Despite their many techniques, they still couldn’t defeat my master!”

“My master was considered invincible in the Golden Core Stage!”

The pupils of the three from Nine Nether Sect contracted in astonishment.

Having the potential of a young immortal meant being invincible and unmatched in the same realm. They had taken this stage to its limit, with no room for further improvement.

If two young immortals were to fight, they would exhaust their trump cards and spiritual power, barely deciding a victor. The gap between them would be minimal.

For Bean Celestial to defeat two young immortals alone while in the Golden Core Stage demonstrated an extraordinary talent!

Surpassing all immortals!

No wonder Bean Celestial was the first to achieve immortality in ancient times!

Zhou Shan calmed himself and asked, “Young Sect Leader Lu, have you heard of the final battle between the ancient dragons and phoenixes?”

Lu Yang pondered for a moment and asked, “Do you mean the battle where they used Rebirth By Fire?”

“No, the dragon and phoenix clans had multiple confrontations in their quest to become immortals. This series of battles is historically known as the Dragon-Phoenix War. What Sect Leader Lu mentioned is the second-to-last battle. I am referring to the final battle.”

Lu Yang smiled and said, “I am not familiar with the later generations’ terms, please explain further.”

When Zhou Shan mentioned that battle, he felt a lingering fear. Just from the descriptions in the books, one could imagine the terrifying nature of that battle.

“It is recorded in ancient texts that during the ancient times, there were two demonic beasts, one dragon and one phoenix, who were only a half-step away from becoming immortals. They were the great enemies of the Qilin Immortal. Even after Qilin Immortal became an immortal, the dragon and phoenix continued to battle.”

“This is the last recorded battle. The conflict began over a mysterious immortal fruit.”

“It was believed that the immortal fruit held immense opportunities, leaving no room for compromise.”

“To claim the fruit, the dragon and phoenix fought fiercely. Their terrifying auras darkened the sky and earth, space trembled, and dao patterns filled the sky. The true flames of the dragon and phoenix clashed, making the stars themselves shudder.”

“At that time, the Qilin Immortal, Ying Tian Immortal, Nonuple Immortal, and Immemorial Immortal were present, yet even the four immortals could not stop the Dragon-Phoenix Battle!”

“Qilin Immortal first attempted to mediate. He took no sides, wanting to cease the conflict, but the dragon and phoenix ignored him, even driving him away.”

“In the end, the Dragon-Phoenix Battle came to an end in a draw, and it is unknown who ultimately obtained the immortal fruit!”

In the spiritual space, Everlasting Fairy found this narrative style quite familiar: “I remember now, Ying Tian Immortal liked to say things this way, claiming it elevated the status of immortals!”

This was the first time Petrified Bone had heard this legend. From just a few words, he could sense the immense power of the dragon and phoenix.

No wonder the dragon and phoenix clans are still so powerful; their heritage is incredibly profound.

Petrified Bone observed Lu Yang and found that his expression remained unchanged, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, which greatly shocked him.

Could it be that even a battle of this level is just “so-so” to him?

Are the disciples of immortals truly this terrifying?

Lu Yang chuckled and said, “So this battle was later known as the final battle between the ancient dragon and phoenix.”

On the day of Qilin Immortal’s grand wedding, a fairy sent over an immortal fruit, saying it was for the most beautiful person present.. Both the dragon and phoenix prodigies wanted the fruit, causing Qilin Immortal a headache. Unable to prevent the conflict, Ying Tian Immortal and two other mediators persuaded them to change the martial contest into a culinary contest, with Ying Tian Immortal and the others as judges.

However, what Ying Tian Immortal and the others didn’t know was that the dragon and phoenix prodigies had been taught cooking by Everlasting Fairy…

“I know some inside information about this battle. It all started because of a casual move by my master.”

“That time, Qilin Immortal held a banquet and invited many friends, including countless Tribulation Crossing Stage experts and the three immortals: Ying Tian Immortal, Nonuple Immortal, and Immemorial Immortal. Out of fear of my master, he did not send an invitation.”

“My master, upon learning of this, was not angry. Instead, deciding to repay the slight with kindness, casually sending over an immortal fruit with blessings.”

“The blessings on that immortal fruit were countless.”

“The four immortals, of course, would not fight over this fruit, but it ended up being the dragon and phoenix who competed for it.”

“This fruit was of great significance, so even the Qilin Immortal did not dare to rashly declare who deserved it the most.”

“So the dragon and phoenix had no choice but to fight, but since it was at the Qilin Immortal’s banquet, a martial contest was inappropriate, so they turned it into a contest of true flames.”

Zhou Shan was startled. This was a detail he had deliberately omitted. Ancient texts recorded that after Qilin Immortal stepped back, Ying Tian Immortal, Nonuple Immortal, and Immemorial Immortal presided over justice and suggested a contest of true flames.

The details of the true flame contest was unknown, but it was known that even the three immortals, Ying Tian Immortal and the others, were injured during the contest.

A contest of true flames!

Everyone knew that the final Dragon-Phoenix battle started over an immortal fruit, but few knew the method of the contest was a true flame duel!

Zhou Shan had obtained a rare ancient text, and this detail was recorded in it. The author of the text was Ying Tian Immortal, making the content undoubtedly authentic!

Lu Yang, unaware of Zhou Shan’s thoughts, continued, “The true flame contest included aspects like the degree of torment inflicted on living beings, the control over true flames, and the proficiency in using utensils.”

“In the end, the three immortals tested the results of the true flame contest and suffered mental attacks, their spirits shaken.”

“An immortal fruit ultimately caused Qilin Immortal to step down, Ying Tian Immortal and the other two immortals to suffer mental shocks. Bean Celestial’s scheming was truly terrifying!” Petrified Bone exclaimed, astonished by Bean Celestial’s cunning.

They must never become enemies!

In the spiritual realm, Everlasting Fairy frowned slightly, feeling that Petrified Bone was talking about her, yet not about her: “Is that really me?”

Lu Yang seized the opportunity and said, “Fairy, your wisdom is as deep as an abyss, unfathomable. Common people like Petrified Bone are overwhelmed by your intelligence and speak carelessly!”

Everlasting Fairy understood, “Indeed, I am very clever!”

In reality, Zhou Shan transmitted to Petrified Bone, “Sir, given how much the other side knows about ancient secrets, they must indeed be from ancient times!”

Petrified Bone nodded, “I believe the same.”

(End of the chapter)