Chapter 787: Memory Fragments

Yan Buji returned to the sect's base, yet remained puzzled about the origin and purpose of the Holy Heart Alliance. He knew that, although he had a complicated grudge with Yun Qing, recklessly getting involved in the Holy Heart Alliance's scheme could bring him huge trouble.

What about the Great Sinful Sect?

To put it bluntly, Yan Buji could simply pretend not to know, and besides, Yun Qing would definitely come looking for trouble; the sect could never let him atone for Yun Qing's suicide, could it?

If that were the case, Yan Buji would certainly siphon off a large amount of sect assets and make an early getaway.

Therefore, Yan Buji decided not to inform the sect for the time being, opting to handle it himself and secretly investigate the Holy Heart Alliance's details.

"Holy Heart Alliance… that name sounds like it's tied to the Way of the Saints. I can't stand those saints either; they've trapped me many times!" Yan Buji thought to himself, letting out a cold laugh.

Yan Buji's contacts on Luohuang Zhou are extensive; he has ways to find people to gather information.

Coincidentally, Li Feng also needs some Spiritual Material from the Rabbit Tribe, so Yan Buji plans to contact Tu Nuo Duo.

Yan Buji immediately used a transmission talisman to contact Tu Nuo Duo, briefly explaining the needs of the Eight Oddities Tower and the Holy Heart Alliance, and asked her to help gather information.

After listening, Tu Nuo Duo pondered briefly and said slowly, "Brother Yan, I've never heard of the Holy Heart Alliance, but since they dared to act against the Great Business Association, they're clearly not ordinary forces. I'll investigate as soon as possible and see if there are any clues about them."

Yan Buji smiled, "Thank you, Brother Tu Nuo Duo. Your help is truly wonderful."

"Brother Yan, where do those words come from, and what's our relationship?" Tu Nuo Duo's voice was as gentle as flowing water.

Yan Buji's expression hardened; he said nothing more and closed the transmission.

After ending the call with Tu Nuo Duo, Yan Buji began sorting out his pending matters. He knew that, regardless of the Holy Heart Alliance's plan, he must be fully prepared.

Especially Yun Qing's existence, which remained a thorn in his heart.

"Yun Qing… if she truly was taken as a disciple by three Great Vehicle Stage cultivators, even if she had a Holy Embryo qualification… wait, when I saw her back in the Nan Ting Mountain Region, I never sensed any Holy Embryo qualification," Yan Buji warned himself.

Could it be that Yun Hua had given Yun Qing some heavenly treasure that boosts qualifications over the years?

But that doesn't add up—why doesn't he take it himself?

"It seems Yun Qing may have undergone a major upheaval these years… I recall she didn't even have this name back then… could she not be my spawn?" Yan Buji was puzzled.

Yan Buji suddenly recalled that back then Yun Hua called her Lan'er, but now she's called Yun Qing. If she truly isn't his spawn, that would be a relief, yet the earlier affair between the Great Business Association and Yun Hua's marriage made Yan Buji think Yun Qing might indeed be his offspring!

It was all rather chaotic.

"Never mind, just crush Yun Hua's Nascent Soul and perform a soul search," Yan Buji sighed.

He originally thought to use those lowly souls' Nascent Souls for alchemy, but what happened to Yun Hua before was more important.

Yan Buji took out the vessel sealing Yun Hua's Nascent Soul, and seeing the soul extremely withered and about to vanish, he instantly sensed trouble.

"It's broken; this thing's Nascent Soul has been bound too long and is about to completely dissipate?"

Although Yan Buji knows some demonic arts, he rarely employs them.

But knowing that after the soul search the Nascent Soul would automatically collapse, he didn't replenish any energy, instead directly activated a secret technique on it to view Yun Hua's memories.

As time passed, Yan Buji's brow alternated between frowning and relaxing.

When the Nascent Soul in his hand turned into light and vanished completely, Yan Buji finally understood what had happened between Yun Hua and Yun Qing.

"That guy actually went to the aberrant region of the Qian Dao realm and obtained a divine artifact?"

Primordial Origin Seed?!

Yan Buji's pupils narrowed, and he covered his mouth, "Yun Hua actually obtained the supreme treasure of the ascended saints and fed the Primordial Origin Seed to Yun Qing?!"

This…

It's absurdly far-fetched.

When Yan Buji examined the memories, Yun Hua's recollections had already turned into fragments, so Yan Buji didn't know how she obtained the Primordial Origin Seed.

He only knew that at that time Yun Qing seemed to have been attacked and was near death, so Yun Hua fed her the Primordial Origin Seed, causing her to slumber for several hundred years, only awakening in the past two or three decades.

And Yun Qing also lost her original memories?

Yan Buji's eyes flicked, suddenly realizing this could be an opportunity!

While waiting for Tu Nuo Duo's news, Yan Buji grasped the key point.

If there's a chance, could he profit from it and see what kind of treasure the Primordial Origin Seed truly is?

A hint of greed rose in Yan Buji's heart—could this be the real reason the Holy Heart Alliance wants to kill Yun Qing?

"Brother Yan, I've uncovered some clues about the Holy Heart Alliance," Tu Nuo Duo's voice carried a hint of gravity.

A few days later, Tu Nuo Duo sent word.

Yan Buji hurriedly asked, "Brother Tu Nuo Duo, what exactly is the Holy Heart Alliance?"

Tu Nuo Duo pondered briefly and said slowly, "According to the tribe's records, the Holy Heart Alliance is an extremely secretive organization. Their members are spread across the Five Realms, but they act very discreetly and rarely appear publicly. The Alliance's purpose is to uphold the Way of the Saints, but I have no idea what exactly the Way of the Saints entails."

Yan Buji frowned, "No other information?"

Tu Nuo Duo shook her head, "Unclear. However, most members of the Holy Heart Alliance are high‑ranking figures of major forces, and even some Great Vehicle Stage cultivators are among them. Their power is immense; if they truly move against Yun Qing, the Great Business Association would likely be unable to resist."

Yan Buji's heart sank, realizing the matter was far more complex than imagined. He mused briefly, then said slowly, "Brother Tu Nuo Duo, thank you for the information. This matter is of great significance; please keep it absolutely confidential."

Tu Nuo Duo nodded, "Brother Yan, rest assured. Though I don't know what you're facing, be careful. If you need assistance, feel free to contact me."

Yan Buji smiled, "Thank you, Brother Tu Nuo Duo."

After ending the call with Tu Nuo Duo, Yan Buji became even more vigilant.

"It seems I must quickly strengthen my power while also preparing to confront the Holy Heart Alliance," Yan Buji resolved inwardly.

He decided that after finishing his current tasks, he would immediately close off for cultivation, striving to break through to the Transformation God Stage soon. Only with increased strength could he stand invincible in future crises.

A few days later, Yan Buji completed his pending affairs and prepared to close off for cultivation. Yet, just as he was about to seal himself, he suddenly received a transmission talisman from Li Feng.

"Hall Master Yan, the plan has changed; we need you to go to Zhong Tian Zhi Yu immediately and help us complete an important task," Li Feng's voice carried a hint of urgency.