“Then what is the scene like above the Qi Transformation Realm?”
Chen Yu already got to know that there were Nine Great Realms in cultivation. The Qi Transformation Realm was only the second threshold and could be considered to be stepping into a palace.
“You really are very inquisitive. But in reality, the Qi Transformation Realm is extremely distant to you. With your natural endowments as a Half Soul Physique, it is difficult for you to ascend to the Qi Transformation Realm in your lifetime,” Elder Mao with the reddened face replied, dealing a blow on him without the slightest trace of politeness.
Chen Yu blushed and was evidently rather embarrassed.
Nonetheless, Master Mao Qiuyu was stating a kind of fact. With his experience, he should have seen a great deal.
“The Yuan Reverting Realm is above the Qi Transformation Realm. True Qi reverts to the yuan, its origin, and the individual comprehends the power of heaven and earth in this realm. These individuals are super-powerhouses that are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns across all the neighboring countries. Those at the Qi Transformation Realm can’t withstand a single blow before them. Going further upwards is the Empty Sea Realm. This realm is almost a myth on the continent. One can go up to the heavens or down to the underworld and travel across the four seas. They can level mountains and overturn rivers with a swift move of their hands and there is nothing in this world that can restrict them.”
There was also a hint of yearning on Elder Mao’s face.
Introductory Realm…Qi Transformation Realm…Yuan Reverting Realm…Empty Sea Realm…
Chen Yu was incomparably fascinated as he listened to Elder Mao’s narration. The blood in his heart stirred as his spirits were raised even though he might not be able to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm in this life.
However, irrespective of whether he could succeed or not, he yearned for that cultivation world that was mysterious and majestic.
“There’s not much meaning in talking about what’s above the Empty Sea Realm. Powerhouses above the ‘Empty Sea Realm’ haven’t appeared in our Kunlun Continent in the recent 10,000 years. So much so that it’s a question whether realms after that exist. You can refer to legends and ancient texts for resources related to that.”
Elder Mao stopped at this point in this subject matter.
Chen Yu wished he would continue but couldn’t get to the heart of the matter any further.
After all, he could only refer to legends and ancient texts for information related to beings in the later realms. And yet the word ‘legend’ was such a distant term.
“Disciple still has a question regarding techniques. May I ask how should I choose the saint-ranked martial arts technique I have in my hands?” Chen Yu enquired.
He could choose a saint-ranked martial arts technique since he placed first in the Great Tournament.
This matter was of great importance, so he had to be cautious.
“Saint-ranked martial arts technique? This is a term commonly used in the outer realm. It’s actually a Qi Transformation Realm technique.”
Elder Mao thought about it for a little bit.
In reality, he had somewhat of a headache regarding what technique Chen Yu should choose.
Chen Yu only had a Half Soul Physique, yet some of the Qi Transformation Realm techniques in the sect were inclined towards profound mental-type techniques.
“How about this. Since your cultivation of the [Fiendish Cloud Fist] is progressing pretty well, why don’t you choose the sect’s key technique, the [Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique]! This ancient technique has special requirements based on one’s physical constitution and nature. You might be able to try it out with your physical constitution, but don’t be too rash and impudent.”
Elder Mao didn’t think too much about it and simply let Chen Yu choose the advanced technique for the [Fiendish Cloud Fist].
“Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique! The sect’s key technique.”
Chen Yu was somewhat excited.
He was only curious whether he could exchange his saint-ranked martial arts technique prize for a key technique of the sect.
“It is reasonable to say that the Yuan Reverting Realm is the highest cultivation level of the [Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique] as a sect’s key technique. Only True Disciples can cultivate martial arts techniques exceeding that of the saint-rank.”
Elder Mao paused.
True Disciples?
Chen Yu knew that would really be the case in his heart. The sect’s key technique wouldn’t be that simple. It was difficult even for ordinary inner sect disciples to access it.
“But since I took you in as my disciple, I’ll step in and vouch for you with my position as an Elder. At most, you might be able to exchange it for the first part of the [Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique]. But even if it is just the first part, it’s sufficient enough to be cultivated to the Innate Qi Transformation Realm. That’s enough to you and you’ll even have more to spare,” said Elder Mao with a smile again.
“Thank you for your trouble in stepping in, Master.”
Chen Yu looked grateful as he spoke in his mind. There was a difference in the feeling of having relationships and a patron in the sect. He could even cultivate the sect’s key technique.
“As for the [Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique], you’ll still have to wait for me to discuss this matter with the Sect Master and the others. You need to wait a few days for them to make an exception for you this one time. When the time comes, you’ll have to supplement it with a sum of Contribution Points. Even if this is the first part of the [Divine Fiendish Yuan Technique], its value surpasses that of ordinary saint-ranked martial arts techniques after all is said and done,” Elder Mao added.
“Disciple understands.”
Chen Yu was already very pleasantly surprised that he could cultivate a key technique of the sect.
The sect’s key technique was the core of the system of techniques in a sect. Every sect had just those few key techniques and it could be said that they were a sect’s signboard.
Next, Chen Yu inquired about the [Bronze Statue Technique].
It seemed as if he only obtained the first part of the [Bronze Statue Technique].
In reality, it was impossible for sects to give their disciples genuinely advanced and core techniques all in one go.
Otherwise, sects would’ve been entirely robbed of their unique skills a long time ago.
“You must diligently cultivate the [Bronze Statue Technique]. You should’ve experienced the might of that technique. It suits your physical constitution very well. Luckily, this technique doesn’t have that much of a use in this sect as a forgotten and lost physical cultivation technique. Head to the Heavenly Martial Pavilion tomorrow and inform them that I sent you. You can then use your Contribution Points to exchange it for the technique.”
When Elder Mao mentioned the [Bronze Statue Technique], there was a glow in his eyes when he looked at Chen Yu.
Up until the point before Chen Yu left, Elder Mao was still emphasizing many times for Chen Yu to concentrate on upgrading his [Bronze Statue Technique].
…
Chen Yu walked out of the side hall an hour later.
“Younger Martial Brother Chen, it seems like Master values you very much as you had a very long conversation inside.”
Wu Yu, the youth with short hair, smiled amiably.
“Younger Martial Brother, we’ll see you off.”
Li Dahui looked simple and honest.
Both of them were very friendly. They saw Chen Yu out of the mansion and spoke about some of the matters regarding those under their Master along the way.
Chen Yu found out that there were a total of five disciples under Mao Qiuyu, including himself.
Li Dahui and Wu Yu were the Second and Third Senior Martial Brother respectively.
Other than that, there was an Eldest Martial Brother and a Fourth Younger Martial Brother. The Eldest Martial Brother was over 30 years old and had already left the ranks of a disciple a long time ago to become a high-ranking attendant in the sect.
It was said that the last Fourth Younger Martial Brother was a True Disciple and was Elder Mao’s favorite disciple.
Chen Yu was the youngest, so he was considered to be the Fifth Younger Martial Brother.
The smiles on the faces of Li Dahui and Wu Yu gradually disappeared as they watched Chen Yu leave.
“This Fifth Younger Martial Brother truly has great fortunes. He immediately gained a Profound Qi Pill, a treasured item, and various other rewards in this year’s Great Tournament. It would appear that Master values him quite a lot. It wouldn’t be good to exert violence on him,” Wu Yu said as he appeared to be rather unwilling to do so.
“What are you afraid of? He’s just a mere Nominal Disciple with a Half Soul Physique. As long as I find a good opportunity, it’s not necessarily impossible to make him submit,” Li Dahui coldly snorted.
The simple and honest look on his face no longer existed as it was replaced with a smear of shrewdness.
“Hehe! It’s only natural that Senior Martial Brother isn’t afraid. You are the sole ‘grandson’ of the old Master. Master will always turn a blind eye as long as you don’t injure those under him,” Wu Yu praised.
“I’ve been at the middle Visceral Tempering stage for two to three years. I can’t let this Profound Qi Pill slip by!”
“Of course, of course. This boy will also get a treasured weapon. Senior Brother, you might not need it so help this Younger Martial Brother out when the time comes…”
…
At that same moment, Chen Yu left the Elder’s mansion and made a beeline for an important place in Yunyue Sect—the Heavenly Tools Building.
The Heavenly Tools Building was an important place to refine items in Yunyue Sect.
Naturally, there were a few weapons, including precious treasured items that were difficult to acquire kept in this building.
If Chen Yu didn’t place first in the Great Tournament and for some reason, the reward for placing first in this year far exceeded that of previous tournaments, he couldn’t possibly obtain a treasured item so easily.
One had to know that it was difficult even for a few inner sect disciples with shallow qualifications to obtain a treasured item.
Chen Yu walked into the treasury hall of the Heavenly Tools Building.
There were many precious wares displayed in the hall. It wasn’t limited to sword-type weapons since there were also leather and protective armors and so forth.
Corresponding Metastones and Contribution Points had to be exchanged for every ware.
But the weapons and protective items here were at the highest grade, which was also the standard of the half treasured weapon “Wind Song Sword” Chen Yu had in his hands.
“I want to choose a treasured item,” Chen Yu said.
“Treasured item? Seeing as you’re an unfamiliar face, you ought to have just entered the inner sect, right? The value of a treasured item is ten times that of the wares here,” said a 60-year-old man lazily in a corner.
Whoosh!
Chen Yu took out a talisman. That 60-year old man took a look at it and appeared to be startled.
“Follow me.”
The 60-year old man took the talisman and glanced at Chen Yu in surprise.
Not long after that, the duo entered the depths of the “Heavenly Tools Building” and arrived before a treasury.
This treasury was covered in densely packed array patterns. There were even traces of streaming dark and gloomy light floating and moving about.
“Open.”
The 60-year-old man then took out a token. After that, he held Chen Yu’s talisman. A scarlet airwave whirled around above his hand and emitted astonishing power and pressure.
Chen Yu was slightly shocked. This 60-year old man was a powerhouse at the Acquired Qi Transformation Realm.
Buzz! Buzz!
Two fine scarlet rays of light burst forth from the old man’s token and Chen Yu’s talisman respectively, merging with the door to the treasury.
Creak!
A tract of array patterns shone on the door to the treasury before it opened up.
“Choose a low grade treasured weapon in the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.” The 60-year-old man let Chen Yu in while he kept watch by the doorway.
Chen Yu inhaled deeply and entered the treasury.
This treasury wasn’t that large, but there were display cases on the surrounding walls.
There was one tool in every display case.
[Streaming Light Armor]: A low grade treasured item. It is a half-bodied defensive treasure armor that uses the Streaming Cloud Gold as its main material. It can resist attacks at the Visceral Tempering stage and has certain resistive abilities against True Qi.
This half-bodied protective armor suffused with flowing golden light was the very first item that came into view. It appeared to be delicate and had a sense of realism. It had high functionality as well.
[Treasured Golden Scales Sword]: A mid-grade treasured weapon. Images of scales in golden light can form when attacking with this sword, which can substantially increase the user’s firepower. It has the mental intimidation and the pressure of a roaring ancient beast. Note: only those at the Qi Transformation Realm can handle this weapon.
[Cloud Piercing Bow]: A low grade treasured item. A bow with an exceedingly great reach, as well as astonishing penetrative power. It can split layers of True Qi open and can disregard general Inner Breath defenses.
Chen Yu couldn’t help but feel speechless when he saw those three items one after the other.
The reason why treasured items were so precious and difficult to acquire was that they possessed extraordinary abilities or properties.
[Fiery Cloud Sword]: A mid-grade treasure. It can produce blazing wisps on the sword when attacking and burn various vicious beasts into oblivion in a flash. The might of its flames is incomparably violent. It once burned a city into oblivion in the hands of a vicious person. Note: only those at the Qi Transformation Realm can handle this weapon.
The highest grade items in this treasury were mid-grade treasured items. Surprisingly, there weren’t many of them either.
Most of them were low grade treasured items.
Chen Yu could only choose one low grade treasured item for his reward in the Great Tournament.
“My strong points are that I have great strength and strong defense. I don’t need defensive armor for the time being and am suited to use slightly heavier weapons.”
Chen Yu analyzed in his heart.
The formidable power of that half treasured weapon “Wind Song Dagger” he previously received wasn’t too bad, but it was too light and inconvenient.
Chen Yu scanned the room for a moment with such a requirement and his eyes fell on a certain weapon.
[Mysterious Heavy Sword]: A low grade treasured weapon. It uses the Deep Sea Mysterious Metal as its main material and has numerous types of spirit ores such as the Space Meteorite and so forth merged into it. It was once refined into a mid-grade treasured item but unfortunately failed. This sword is extremely heavy because of the excellent materials used. Its sturdiness is comparable to a mid-grade treasured item. When attacking, it can further condense and solidify one’s Inner Breath and True Qi, amplifying the intensity of the attack. Note: only those at the Qi Transformation Realm or those with innate divine strength can handle such a weapon.
“Tsk, tsk. This sword is pretty good.”
Chen Yu appeared to be extremely pleased as he stared at a huge dark silver sword in the cabinet.