Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 434 Substitute Wooden Dummy!

Chapter 434: Chapter 434 Substitute Wooden Dummy!

"Disciple Yu Zhibai, Li Yanran, paying respects to the sect master and greeting Senior Brother Lu!"

Both spoke in unison, first paying their respects to Danyang Zi and then greeting Lu Chen.

However, this address of ’senior brother’ somewhat puzzled Lu Chen.

If it were disciples from other ordinary peaks, it would have been fine.

But the status of Yu Zhibai and Li Yanran among their peers could be considered nothing less than exceptional.

And back in the Star Picking Formation, it was he who had first called Yu Zhibai ’senior brother’!

This change in attitude made Lu Chen sense a trace of unease.

Recalling the barely perceptible sneer he once saw in the other’s eyes, it was clear Yu Zhibai intended to lull him into a false sense of security!

It seemed that on the journey to the Haotian Secret Realm, the first person he ought to guard against was Yu Zhibai!

He wouldn’t wait to be attacked by Yu Zhibai before countering...

As the saying goes, the first strike is the strongest!

But the only problem was that he was still unsure about Li Yanran’s attitude.

"Lu Chen," Danyang Zi spoke upon seeing Lu Chen’s silence, "you deserve the title of ’senior brother.’ Whatever this sect master says at Zhaixing Peak is as good as gold. You will lead this journey, and you need not belittle yourself!"

"Yes, sect master!"

Lu Chen regained his composure, knowing that Danyang Zi’s reemphasis was to establish his position. Lu Chen bowed with cupped hands and graciously accepted.

"Greetings to Junior Brother Yu, Junior Sister Li!"

With a nod of satisfaction, Danyang Zi smiled and took out three wooden talismans from his robe, handing one to each of them.

"These are protective wooden talismans called Substitute Wooden Puppets that I refined in my early years. Once used, they can rescue you from mortal danger. However, each talisman can only be used once. You must first drip your blood on them, and when the time comes, a mere thought will be enough to preserve a sliver of life!"

"Yes, sect master!"

The three disciples took turns receiving the talismans, and after Danyang Zi personally helped them refine the talismans, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "During this journey to the Haotian Secret Realm, prioritize your own safety above all else. I don’t care much for rare treasures. You are the pride of the heavens and the future of the Casting Gear Pavilion! I’m not sure what will become of the Ji Pavilion in the future, but it may well be in your hands!"

"Mount Thousand Swords should be here in about an incense stick’s time. Wait here, and remember not to stir up trouble..."

He paused, his eyes sweeping over the three before continuing sternly, "If someone does provoke you, be sure to strike first and aim to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots, no matter who the opponent is. Do you understand?"

Invisibly, Danyang Zi also showed a bloodthirsty resolve, a clear sign of his fierce nature!

Indeed, to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Stage and sole-handedly ensure the Casting Gear Pavilion’s survival in the Mortal Realm was not a matter of cultivation level alone!

"The disciples have committed it to memory!"

The three spoke in unison and then sat down cross-legged.

Yu Zhibai and Li Yanran played with the wooden talismans in their hands, while Lu Chen sighed inwardly.

Danyang Zi meant well.

But it undoubtedly escalated the difficulty of killing Yu Zhibai!

If he killed him once, and Yu Zhibai substituted his life with a talisman, then killing him again wouldn’t be so easy!

Either he would wait until someone else exhausted Yu Zhibai’s talisman before making his move.

Or he would strike at Yu Zhibai before he had a chance to react!

However, Lu Chen was uncertain if he had the power to deliver a fatal blow.

Given that Danyang Zi thought so highly of him, it was likely that Yu Zhibai would also be on his guard.

Even if he launched a sneak attack...

Yet, if Li Yanran intervened, it could turn out even worse for him!

"Forget it, I’ll take it one step at a time and act according to the situation. The moment any opportunity arises, I’ll strike him down!"

Lu Chen quietly muttered to himself, taking out his talisman. Noticing no one was watching him, he covertly activated the Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique to inspect the talisman.

His eyes revealed an overwhelming Wood Spirit Power, evidently embodying the "Wood’s Law of Life." The talisman, refined with the Vitality Force, was exquisitely crafted, proving that Danyang Zi was indeed a dazzling figure in the art of Artifact Refining!

Lu Chen couldn’t help but think that if he could learn this method and refine Substitute Wooden Puppets using the Tree Core, perhaps he could use them multiple times!

Engrossed in such thoughts, a tremendous Sword Qi suddenly resonated through the sky, altering the winds and clouds, stirring the Spiritual Power of the mountain belonging to the Casting Gear Pavilion.

The three looked up almost simultaneously to see a giant sword hovering in midair, slowly descending toward them.

"Mount Thousand Swords has arrived!"

Danyang Zi suddenly appeared beside them, looking up with a gravely solemn expression at the giant sword landing on the open ground!