Chapter 247: The Tremor of Tian Jizi, The Transformation of the Rail Wooden Box
"Tianjizi?" Yang Ji's heart trembled, and he gave the person before him a deep look.
The name of Tianjizi echoed throughout the Myriad Realms.
Proficient in the art of fate calculation, he would release a true transmission list every three hundred years, specifying candidates for the lists of Wood, Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, and Immortal, without ever missing a single one.
He was exceedingly mysterious.
Upon hearing his name, all would show great respect and admiration.
As Yang Ji sized up Tianjizi, Tianjizi was also deeply scrutinizing Yang Ji, with words like "Curious?", "A Taoist child?", "Sparse destiny?", "Fate not evident?", "Truly a mysterious person!" appearing above his head.
"I faced a Heavenly Demon's assassination today. Thank you for lending me your aid, Senior!" Yang Ji said, offering a clasped-hand salute.
"I calculated that you would encounter this tribulation and came specifically for it!" Tianjizi said, looking at the unfazed Yang Ji with some surprise. He had kept his composure in the face of such assassination, revealing a hint of ferocity in his eyes at the last moment.
But after a secret calculation, he couldn't deduce what card Yang Ji had up his sleeve.
This made him wonder, and the mystery of Yang Ji grew even more intriguing in his mind.
"Oh? Senior came specially to rescue me? I'm really flattered and grateful," Yang Ji said, saluting once again.
"No need for such formalities, young friend. I am here to form a good connection," Tianjizi said. "When you participated in the true transmission test, I once made a list, but your name was not on it because there was an unclear qi on you that interfered with my calculation, so I was hesitant and couldn't fix the list."
"Today, upon your encountering this tribulation, I especially came to resolve it. First, to form a good connection, and second to see for myself what is so special about you. If I have been presumptuous, please forgive me," he added.
Tianjizi clasped his hands together, his demeanor as a Red Dust Immortal totally restrained, showing the utmost courtesy.
"Senior's rescue is something I'm profoundly grateful for—how could I resent such benevolence!" Yang Ji replied humbly, then looking up, he asked, "So, has Senior discerned anything special about me?"
"You can be called a hidden dragon among heaven and earth, moving through the world, concealed at every turn, inscrutable," Tianjizi shook his head. "I consider my skill of calculation unsurpassed in the world, but in facing you, multiple attempts have only led me to sigh at the shallowness of my art."
"Senior jests. You possess the Origin Supreme Treasure 'Destiny Compass'; even the Dominator would be envious of such a calculation art. It was no trouble for you to calculate my tribulation. How can you speak of not penetrating my mysteries or sigh at the shallowness of your art!" Yang Ji replied with a leisurely smile.
At these words, Tianjizi's body shook violently. The ancient brass compass in his hand also trembled slightly, and internally he screamed:
"How is this possible? How could he see my existence? I am the 'Destiny Compass,' born from the very Origin of Destiny, undetectable to anyone. If I hide my presence and change my form, no one can see through it, not even the Dominator can discern a trace."
"How could he, a mere Void Refining, possibly see my existence?"
The Destiny Compass couldn't believe it.
Tianjizi too was thunderstruck, his deepest secret seen through by Yang Ji; it was inconceivable.
All of this was violently assaulting his spirit!
He appeared calm while looking at Yang Ji, but inside he was anything but peaceful. Ever since obtaining the Destiny Compass, he had been the one looking down upon the affairs of the world, comprehending the fate of all beings—the "Dominator." Never had his spirit been so turbulently shaken, and now his thoughts were tumultuous with but one question—who is he?
Yang Ji's remarks had caused a cold sweat to break out deep within Tianjizi's soul.
In the past, he observed all beings indifferently, calculating everything.
But Yang Ji's emergence had repeatedly stunned him, challenging his beliefs, making the undeniable seem unbelievable, causing him to feel... apprehension.
"Dammit, how could he be aware of my existence? Should I kill him now, to bury this secret? If the Dominators of the Immortal Realm find out I'm in the Lower Realm because of it, you'll never have peace again," the Destiny Compass vibrated slightly.
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"Absolutely not! Since he could see through your existence at a glance and dared to reveal it openly, it shows he has no fear and holds a card that can withstand all this. His straightforward statement indicates a subtle warning not to casually calculate against him; he bears no great malice.
Think about it—if he truly had ulterior motives after seeing through you, would he have said it straight to your face, letting you know?" Tianjizi communicated with a serious voice.
"What now then?" the Destiny Compass frowned, feeling a severe sense of oppression from the seemingly inconsequential Yang Ji, which made it very uncomfortable.
"Let's pretend none of this happened!" Tianjizi said solemnly.
He then turned to look at Yang Ji, and a breeze seemed to clear his mind, calming him instantly. He lifted the compass in his hand, speaking nonchalantly, "The 'Destiny Compass'? That is a Supreme Treasure born from the Origin, coveted by Dominators. How could I possibly possess it? This is just an ordinary calculation compass."
"Oh? Then it seems I was mistaken," Yang Ji remarked once more.
"My friend, take this Origin of Demonic Qi as a token of friendship," Tianjizi said to Yang Ji, and then unfolded his palm, slowly offering the Origin of Demonic Qi in his hand.
"I am honored by your kindness, Senior, and I shall remember it!" Yang Ji said solemnly, reaching out to accept the Origin of Demonic Qi.
The Origin of a Seven Tribulations Demon God—that was truly an unexpected windfall.