Chapter 1709: Shielding the Heavenly Secrets

"Hehe, it seems I arrived just in time. Fortunately, Senior hasn't broken through. Otherwise, the backlash of the Heavenly Dao would have worsened your eyes, and I would have been powerless to help," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

Jian Zhentao's body trembled. "You... what do you mean?"

Ye Yuan said, "This time I came, first to ask for Senior's help, and second... naturally to treat your eyes."

Jian Zhentao exclaimed in astonishment, "You mean... this old man's eyes still have hope of regaining sight?"

The backlash of the Heavenly Dao was a punishment from Heaven upon martial artists, so it naturally could not be easily cured.

Jian Zhentao had long given up hope, and thus had become magnanimous.

Because of this, his mind was clear, and he instead touched that elusive Heavenly Dao.

Originally, given Jian Zhentao's aptitude, it would have been very difficult for him to break through to the Divine Lord realm.

But now, Ye Yuan told him that his eyes had hope of recovery, stirring ripples in his heart that had long been calm.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Last time in Chuanji Royal City, I didn't know if I could break through to the fourth level, and my divine essence was insufficient to perform the acupuncture, so I didn't mention it to Senior."

Jian Zhentao said excitedly, "So you've already broken through? No wonder, no wonder I felt something different about your aura. Truly unexpected! Truly unexpected! This old man's eyes actually have hope of seeing light again!"

Jian Zhentao's strength was far greater than Jian Ping's, so his backlash was naturally much more severe than Jian Ping's.

Even for Ye Yuan, it took considerable effort to restore Jian Zhentao's sight.

When Jian Zhentao opened his eyes, his pupils regained their vitality.

Everything had returned to how it was before!

Jian Zhentao looked at Ye Yuan with gratitude and said, "Two hundred years, I thought I had long let go, but I didn't expect... when this day came, I still couldn't remain calm! Little friend Ye Yuan, thank you!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Senior, you flatter me. Your eyes were originally because of me; how could I stand by and do nothing?"

Jian Zhentao shook his head and said, "This old man used the art of physiognomy to look at you; that was my own doing. How could it be blamed on you? That's not reasonable! By the way, what matter brings you to me?"

At this, Ye Yuan's expression turned serious.

Ye Yuan explained the purpose of his visit, but Jian Zhentao's brow furrowed.

Seeing Jian Zhentao's expression, Ye Yuan had a bad feeling and couldn't help asking, "Senior, is there... some difficulty?"

Jian Zhentao smiled bitterly and said, "Come, let me cast a divination for you, and you'll understand!"

Ye Yuan looked puzzled as Jian Zhentao took out several copper coins.

These copper coins were naturally no ordinary items; they were forged from special materials.

At a glance, Ye Yuan saw that they were a set of Divine Lord Mysterious Treasures!

Jian Zhentao slowly activated the Profound Spirit Chaos Art, channeling his divine essence into the copper coins.

Soon, wisps of mist rose, filling the entire room with a mysterious aura.

Ye Yuan was secretly amazed; Jian Zhentao's methods were indeed extraordinary.

Zhang Haotian's divination was not bad, but before Jian Zhentao, it was utterly inadequate!

However, seeing this, Ye Yuan also felt a glimmer of hope, hoping that Jian Zhentao could find news of Li'er and the others.

But things turned out contrary to his wishes.

Crack!

Pfft!

Just then, a crisp sound rang out, and the several copper coins actually snapped directly!

As for Jian Zhentao himself, he spat out a large mouthful of blood, staining his chest red.

Ye Yuan's face changed drastically, and he quickly stepped forward to support Jian Zhentao, saying, "Senior, what... what is this?"

Jian Zhentao waved his hand, indicating he was fine, and said with a bitter smile, "Indeed, just as I thought!"

Ye Yuan's expression turned extremely grim, and he asked, "Senior, what exactly is going on?"

Jian Zhentao said, "The stronger one's fortune, the higher the cultivation required of the diviner. Young friend Ye Yuan, your fortune is too strong; it is likely the legendary imperial aura. Everything about you is a mystery! Your fortune blocks the heavenly secrets, making them impossible to glimpse. Otherwise, I would not have been rebuked by the Heavenly Dao just by looking at you. The same principle applies to divination."

Ye Yuan's heart sank to the bottom.

If that were the case, amidst the vast sea of people, where could he go to find someone?

A feeling called despair rose in Ye Yuan's heart.

"Senior, is there... no other way?" Ye Yuan asked unwillingly.

Jian Zhentao said, "Your situation may only be resolved if the Pavilion Master acts personally. However..."

Ye Yuan was overjoyed and said, "Senior, can the Pavilion Master calculate it?"

Jian Zhentao nodded and said, "The Pavilion Master has profound cultivation and exceptional skill in divination. If he is willing to act, there is some hope."

Ye Yuan said joyfully, "As long as the Pavilion Master is willing to act, Ye Yuan is willing to pay any price!"

Jian Zhentao slowly nodded and said, "Alright, I will try."

Ye Yuan cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Senior! Let me heal your injuries first!"

Ye Yuan felt quite grateful to Jian Zhentao.

Just now, Jian Zhentao had clearly anticipated the outcome, but fearing that Ye Yuan would think he was being perfunctory, he still performed the divination for him.

As a result, even the Divine Lord Xuanbao was damaged, and he himself was injured.

Ye Yuan had to acknowledge this kindness.

After healing Jian Zhentao, he led Ye Yuan toward the Xuanji Pavilion.

People were shocked when they saw Jian Zhentao.

"Isn't that Elder Jian Zhentao? His eyes are actually healed!"

"Incredible! He was rebuked by the Heavenly Dao and had become a cripple. Who is so formidable as to cure his eyes?"

"Heh heh, this is going to be interesting! Elder Jian Zhentao returns in strength, and the Xuanji Pavilion will be lively again."

...

Because Jian Zhentao's eyes were ruined and he was surely a cripple, he had been sidelined.

Without the ability to observe qi, he was as good as a cripple in the Xuanji Pavilion.

"Jian Zhentao, what are you doing at the Xuanji Pavilion? Hmm? Your eyes... you can see?"

At that moment, an old man suddenly appeared ahead, blocking their path.

But when he saw that Jian Zhentao's eyes had recovered, he was greatly shocked.

Jian Zhentao looked at the newcomer and sneered, "Yes, Jian Shaoning, are you disappointed?"

Clearly, the two did not get along.

Back when Jian Zhentao went blind, it was Jian Shaoning who fiercely suppressed him and pushed him out of the council of elders.

Now that Jian Zhentao had returned in strength, how could he not be shocked?

Jian Shaoning's expression changed, and he snorted, "Have you forgotten the rules of the Xuanji Pavilion? What is the meaning of bringing two strangers here?"

"Senior Brother!" Just then, another voice rang out.

Ye Yuan turned to look, and who else could it be but Jian Ping?

What a small world indeed!