Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 738 - Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp

The spectators applauded when Liu Wuxie placed the power stone on the ground. It had been a thousand years since this mysterious power stone had been lifted.

However, Liu Wuxie didn't leave as his gaze was locked on the power stone. He retrieved the Heretic Blade and raised it to the sky.

"What is he trying to do?" Everyone was baffled by Liu Wuxie's unexpected action.

"Is he trying to break the power stone apart?" someone exclaimed.

Before anyone could react, the True Strike had descended with a suffocating power that enveloped the entire martial field. The force sent a powerful gale to the surroundings, pushing everyone backward.

A terrifying blade energy sliced through the air, its arc cutting cleanly as the blade ray burrowed into the disciple's body, causing an uncomfortable ripple of force

"Boy, stop it right there!" Several grand elders yelled, wanting to stop Liu Wuxie. But they were one step too late as no one had expected Liu Wuxie to attack the power stone suddenly. When they arrived, the power stone had already split apart with an explosion.

Liu Wuxie had used his true essence in this strike without holding back.

With a resounding crack, the power stone split into two, freezing the incoming grand elders in disbelief. Each power stone was priceless, with intricate runes etched on its surface. They were baffled by how Liu Wuxie managed to slice through it with a single blade strike.

However, that wasn't the end, as seven-colored radiance erupted from within the power stone that surged in the form of waves.

The seven-colored radiance enveloped him, slowly lifting his body off the ground. Due to the intensity of the light, many people were forced to close their eyes.

A lamp hovered in the air when the light faded, releasing dazzling brilliance to envelop Liu Wuxie.

The seven-colored radiance coursed through Liu Wuxie's body. Most importantly, this was beyond his control, and he could do nothing about it. He found himself immobilized before the lamp.

"T-This is our clan's long-lost Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp!" All twenty grand elders gathered on the martial field, their expressions a mixture of dread and shock.

The Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp was an ancient treasure of the Liu Clan that had been missing for millennia. The Liu Clan had experienced a devastating war in the past, and the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp was gravely damaged and vanished thereafter.

Liu Dashan was also stunned by this sight. He had also heard whispers of the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp's legend, rumored to be forged by the first patriarch, a divine artifact corresponding to the Heaven Profound Realm.

"How is this possible? The Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp is helping him to transform his bloodline!" The Fifth Elder exclaimed in disbelief. He was on the verge of going insane as the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp could help one to transform the bloodline, but it had to be done willingly by the lamp. Otherwise, there would be no effect even if you were the owner of the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp.

Liu Wuxie felt as though his blood was being ignited. After the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp shone on the Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron, its aura began to rise. The internal laws grew stronger, and demonic flames rumbled.

Even Liu Wuxie's desolate world had changed after being illuminated by the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp, every inch of space giving off a faint radiance.

All sorts of emotions filled the air: jealousy, envy, and murderous intent.

The disciples who had ridiculed Liu Wuxie previously now harbored a deep resentment toward him. It was a blessing to be chosen by the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp. After all, only five people had received the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp's cleansing in the ten thousand years of the Liu Clan's history.

As the seven-colored radiance coursed through Liu Wuxie's body, he realized his physique was growing stronger. Even the True Dragon Python had ascended to new heights, and the radiance imprinted every inch of his bones.

His body was suspended mid-air, and the cleansing ended fifteen minutes later. The Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp had lost its radiance and was reduced to an ordinary lamp. All the energy accumulated over thousands of years had been used on Liu Wuxie.

Though his cultivation level remained unchanged, Liu Wuxie could feel that his consciousness had become clearer, and the impurities from his body had been thoroughly purged. Even his internal organs had been transformed.

This wasn't just a simple process of cleansing the marrow but a thorough transformation of his bloodline. There were many bloodlines in the world, with the dragon bloodline holding supreme and the human bloodline ranked toward the rear of all bloodlines.

Through the transformation, Liu Wuxie's bloodline surpassed ordinary people. While it wasn't comparable with the divine dragon's bloodline, it wasn't inferior.

The Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp appeared in Liu Wuxie's hand, and he could see the runes.

"What an exquisite artifact!" Liu Wuxie marveled inwardly. The Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp must have been damaged in the past, retreating into the power stone to recover until fate allowed him to uncover it.

For years, no one in the Liu Clan had discovered that the long-lost Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp was hidden in plain sight.

When Liu Wuxie descended to the ground, he could see the conflicted gazes coming from the surroundings. This rare blessing had fallen upon him, which meant his bloodline was the purest in the Liu Clan.

"Wuxie, how did you know the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp was inside?" The Eighteenth Elder rushed over, gripping Liu Wuxie’s shoulders, excitement etched on his face. Liu Wuxie's discovery of the lamp was a monumental contribution to the clan.

Even if the patriarch couldn't awaken after three days, finding the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp could absolve Liu Wuxie of any accusations for trespassing in the main hall. Its return gave the Liu Clan hope of regaining its former glory.

"This is all a coincidence," Liu Wuxie replied, scratching his head. He naturally wouldn't reveal that it was all thanks to Ghost Eye.

"No wonder no one could lift the power stone... it's because the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp didn't acknowledge them..." The Fourth Elder finally understood why no one could lift that mysterious power stone.

"How does it feel after being cleansed by the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp?" the Eighteenth Elder asked curiously. Although they had lived for centuries, they had never seen another disciple being cleansed by the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp. Those who had witnessed it mainly had passed away.

"It feels wonderful. I can't describe it in words, but my thoughts have become clearer, the density of my body has increased, and my blood flows with greater vigor," Liu Wuxie said.

The true benefits of the transformation wouldn't be revealed anytime soon but over time. As someone who had just arrived in Central Plains, he had relied on his desolate world and powerful dao techniques to challenge opponents stronger than him. But in terms of innate talent, he was inferior to the monstrous geniuses.

Things had become different now as his innate talent had become comparable to top-tiered prodigies through cleansing by the seven-colored radiance and laws of the Earth Profound Realm. It was no wonder why everyone in the surroundings felt envious.

Everyone else could only spend decades cultivating diligently while consuming countless treasures to improve their aptitude. But Liu Wuxie surpassed all their hard work after being cleansed by the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp, and it was natural for them to be envious of him.

The surrounding disciples had only heard tales of the clan's powerful divine artifact, which they had never seen until today. At last, they beheld the legendary Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp of the Liu Clan.

"Wuxie, do you know the origins of the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp?" the Eighteenth Elder asked as he caressed the lamp carefully.

"Please enlighten me, elder," Liu Wuxie replied. He had a decent impression of the Eighteenth Elder, who had supported his father in the main hall.

"It was forged by our first patriarch, using a Seven-Glazed Stone from the heavens, spending an entire century. It's not just a divine artifact but a symbol of the clan. The duty of every patriarch after ascending to their position was to seek out this lamp," the Eighteenth Elder said, and the other grand elders didn't interrupt him as it was time to let the other disciples know about it.

Even if they knew about the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp, it was useless, as no one knew where it was. Now that it had been found, it was time to let everyone know the lamp's significance to the clan.

Liu Wuxie finally understood the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp's significance. The lamp was like a totem representing authority. Only those with the lamp could be considered the clan's rightful patriarch.

"For now, I will let my father safeguard the lamp," Liu Wuxie said as he walked over to his father. There was still some residual seven-colored radiance inside, which could help his father transform his bloodline.

His father's cultivation had been delayed by over a decade, and the lamp could help to strengthen his father's aptitude.

"Liu Wuxie, the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp, should be safeguarded by the grand elders. Please hand it over!" The Fifth Elder stepped forward, wanting to seize the lamp from Liu Wuxie.

"What bullshit. My father is the acting patriarch, and it's only right for him to safeguard the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp. Who the fuck do you think you are?" Liu Wuxie said, looking at the Fifth Elder. The clan's patriarch should safeguard the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp, and his father was considered the patriarch, even though he was only the acting patriarch.

"Wuxie is right. Before the new patriarch is elected, the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp should be safeguarded by the acting patriarch," said the Fourth and Eighteenth Elders, who stood in support of Liu Wuxie's decision.

Everyone could only watch as Liu Wuxie handed the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp over to Liu Dashan, and faint seven-colored radiance coursed through the latter's body. If there weren't so many people present, he would've groaned from the comfort, and the effects were powerful, even if there was just some residual energy left.

The clan had been split into two factions, and Liu Dashan naturally wouldn't hand the lamp over now that it was in his hands. If anyone dared to touch him, it would be tantamount to treason.

Although the grand elders of Liu Xiaotian's faction never listened to Liu Dashan's orders, they didn't dare openly oppose him.

Liu Xiaotian watched from the sideline, maintaining his silence with boundless murderous intent in the depth of his eyes.

"Xiaotian, say something!" the Fifth Elder urged.

But what could Liu Xiaotian say? If he snatched the Seven-Glazed Divine Lamp by force, the news of what he did would probably spread throughout the Central Plains tomorrow, and he would be branded a traitor.

"Let's go!" Liu Xiaotian finally spat, leaving the martial field with his faction.

"Wuxie, I already know what you're trying to do. Do you want to continue your challenge?" Liu Dashan asked with a concerned expression. It would naturally be great if Liu Wuxie could win the challenge against an instructor, as he would receive the treatment of a first-tier disciple. Not only would the clan provide him with more resources than other disciples, but he would also receive more freedom.

There were only a hundred first-tier disciples in the entire Liu Clan, and each was a monstrous prodigy. Thus, he would naturally be happy if his son became one of them.

"Don't worry about it; I know what I'm doing," Liu Wuxie said. He ushered his father away because he didn't want his father to worry about him, and there wouldn't be any life-threatening issues.