Although human saints are mighty, their strength remains too distant for them to grasp a clear understanding from their current perspective.

Yet it is different for the creation of an extraordinary pathway. All transcendents walk the extraordinary pathway, making them naturally more aware of the tremendous force required to craft a path that could bear the burden of transcendents.

After a brief silence, a transcendent cloaked entirely in a black robe spoke up from the corner of the banquet.

"Honorable Saint, I am willing to offer you an extraordinary pathway."

Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice, and upon seeing the speaker, their eyes revealed expressions of surprise.

The black-robed transcendent advanced voluntarily, causing both emergent nobles and transcendents to yield and make way.

Before he could approach, Lu Yan already detected the dense aura of death exuding from him, along with the extraordinary fluctuation of Sequence Five.

His gaze traced beneath the black robe where a simple illusion was unable to obscure his view; beneath the shadow of the robe lay a bloodied, pus-filled face with dark green blood carrying the stench of decay and plague.

"Honorable Saint, the extraordinary pathway I follow is called the Plague Path, rumored to have originated from a hidden entity known as the Lord of Plagues."

Lu Yan's expression shifted slightly; to be deemed a hidden entity, one must at least be a demigod of Sequence Three.

An extraordinary pathway with a demigod as its source indeed holds considerable reference value.

The black-robed transcendent retrieved two scrolls from his bosom and offered them to Lu Yan, speaking hoarsely:

"These two scrolls contain the extraordinary knowledge from Sequence Nine to Sequence Five, along with the magic potion and ritual needed for advancement. I wish to use these items to make a transaction with you, Saint."

Lu Yan reached out to accept the scrolls containing extraordinary pathway knowledge, the plague aura on them dissipating even before coming into contact with him.

As he unfurled the scrolls, his eyes swiftly encompassed all the extraordinary knowledge detailed within, revealing a hint of astonishment.

"The Plague Path is founded on cultivating microorganisms, gradually refining them to form plague qi. In strict terms, it can be considered a poison refining technique."

While muttering to himself, the black-robed transcendent displayed a proud countenance.

The Plague Path proves to be a highly lethal extraordinary pathway; once one steps into the sequence, they can spread disease and kill invisibly, serving as a formidable weapon in warfare.

Alas, those fools at the Violet Manor cannot recognize its value, fearing only his appearance and the negative effects of the Plague Path, even attempting to expel him.

If not for his advancement to Sequence Five, even the Count of Violet would be somewhat fearful of his strength; otherwise, he wouldn't have a chance to step inside the manor's gate.

Just as the black-robed transcendent felt a sense of joy, he suddenly heard Lu Yan's tone shift, saying:

"But the Plague Path is overly fixated on plague itself, burdened with considerable inherent flaws.

A plague, no matter how powerful, is ultimately just a plague; its conceptual level remains low, and its tangible form is constrained by various extraordinary powers.

If the plague qi were nurtured to a sufficient degree, evolving the plague into catastrophe might allow for a promotion to Sequence Four."

"However, the concept of catastrophe is exceedingly broad; perhaps even the Lord of Plagues can only occupy a corner of it, let alone create an extraordinary pathway from it."

Upon saying this, regret filled Lu Yan's voice, wholly unaware that the black-robed transcendent had fallen into stupor.

Evolution into catastrophe!

Just six words struck the black-robed transcendent like a bolt from the blue.

The Plague Path originates from a demigod, Sequence Five being the utmost limit.

To ascend to Sequence Four, either the Lord of Plagues must break through to broaden the extraordinary pathway, or the black-robed transcendent must pave a new path upon this flawed extraordinary pathway.

Either one proves exceedingly difficult, with countless transcendents throughout history imprisoned by incomplete extraordinary pathways, and few breaking free from their shackles.

The black-robed transcendent had not borne any hope himself, which is why he was first to trade his extraordinary pathway knowledge.

Yet, with Lu Yan's casual words, a glimmer of hope emerged for the black-robed transcendent, a hope to break free from plague's shackles and ascend to Sequence Four.

Despite his abilities making Sequence Four promotion a feat akin to climbing heaven, there remains that sliver of hope, contrasting starkly to before.

Even should he ultimately fail to ascend to Sequence Four, should the plague evolve towards catastrophe, his strength could still surpass that of ordinary Sequence Five transcendents.

"Thud!"

The black-robed transcendent knelt without hesitation before Lu Yan, devoid of any pride, speaking reverently:

"Thank you, your grace, for your guidance!"

"Thank you, your grace, for your guidance!"

Though the Sequence Six and Sequence Seven transcendents didn't understand what had transpired, the Sequence Five transcendents present realized the fortuitous opportunity the black-robed transcendent had gained, revealing expressions of envy.

"Rise."

Lu Yan's words were like law, the air transforming into an unseen hand to lift the black-robed transcendent.

"This was merely a transaction, there's no need for gratitude."

As he spoke, Lu Yan shook the scroll in his hand, asking:

"What do you wish to exchange these extraordinary knowledge for?"

The black-robed transcendent, voice fervent, replied: "Saint, you have opened the path for my advancement to Sequence Four, how dare I ask for anything more?"

"I am willing to gift the extraordinary knowledge along with the corresponding magic potion and ritual to you!"

Lu Yan glanced at the magic potion and ritual in the black-robed transcendent's hand.

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