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Chapter 108: The Final Breakthrough of the Luofu True Lineage Guiding Technique to Level 9
Chapter 108: The Final Breakthrough of the Luofu True Lineage Guiding Technique to Level 9
If he were to flee, he would have to use the escape disc. However, the nine disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect would surely follow suit, rendering his battle robots completely useless.
With a determined look in his eyes, Zhou Ping made up his mind.
The Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples were unaware that he held another secret weapon: a second-stage enhanced energy grenade. Furthermore, he still had the Elder Tianhe's jade token, the sole item he refrained from trading. This token was crucial for his protection, ensuring he remained unharmed by the energy grenade's blast.
As time passed, the battle intensified. The exoskeleton power armor proved to be incredibly effective. Although it reduced his agility, it was a godsend for close-quarters combat, where face-to-face engagement was essential.
With the exoskeleton's assistance, Zhou Ping, at the eighth level of the Qi Condensation stage, was not only able to hold his own against the ninth-level disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect but could even fight three of them at once.
However, Zhou Ping felt no joy. While he could still hold his ground, the six battle robots at his side were being overwhelmed by the other six Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples. They were standard constructs, useful as cannon fodder but no match for cultivators known for their combat prowess.
Zhou Ping steeled himself and quietly retrieved an enhanced energy grenade from his storage bag, preparing to use the plan he had initially devised.
Just then, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
Several streaks of rapid sword light descended from the sky, accompanied by a strong gust of wind that swept down from the heavens. The battlefield in the dense forest came to an abrupt halt.
Zhou Ping's heart raced, but when he saw the figures descending on swords wearing the attire of Luofu Sword Sect disciples, he breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly shouted over the howling wind and the oppressive aura.
"Seniors, I am a disciple of the Heavy Sword Peak. I have important matters to report to the seniors and the sect."
Zhou Ping's reaction was swift. If he had used the energy grenade to eliminate all the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples without leaving any survivors, he would have kept the information about the All-Heaven Marketplace and the Marketplace Guest Token a closely guarded secret.
But now, with the nine Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples in custody, the matter of the All-Heaven Marketplace could not be hidden. It was better to report it proactively, which might earn him favor and possibly rewards from the sect's higher-ups.
...
High above the Luofu Domain, a group of inner disciples of the Luofu Sword Sect flew swiftly on their swords.
Zhou Ping stood carefully behind one of the Foundation Establishment disciples, quickly thinking about how to answer the sect's higher-ups while listening to the conversations of the Foundation Establishment seniors.
Soon, he understood the general development of the sect's battle.
It turned out that the sect's ally, the "Palace of the Divine Maidens," had come to their aid, helping the Luofu Sword Sect repel the Pure Yang Sword Sect.
Half an hour later, at the entrance to the Luofu Sword Sect's mountain gate, in the Luofu Hall.
"Zhou Ping, you say that this bronze token can connect to the All-Heaven Marketplace once a month?"
In the hall below, Zhou Ping stood with a bow, his face full of tension.
He couldn't help it; the hall was filled with over a dozen elders, and as a mere outer disciple, he had never seen such a formidable gathering.
After carefully organizing his thoughts, Zhou Ping quickly replied.
Respected Sect Leader, that is correct. This token is called the Marketplace Guest Token, and it can connect to the All-Heaven Marketplace once a month. However, I had to pledge most of the items from the entity behind the marketplace, in exchange for just five additional connection opportunities. To increase the number of connections, we would need to provide other rare resources.
To emphasize the importance of the All-Heaven Marketplace and his role in it, Zhou Ping added:
"Due to the urgency of the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples' pursuit, I didn't have much time to interact with the various strange extraterrestrial beings in the marketplace's stall area. Even so, I saw nearly a dozen extremely rare medicinal herbs from our cultivation world."
Additionally, I also obtained this piece of Nine Heavens Cloud Essence. I used the sword pill from Elder Yunhe to not only acquire the Marketplace Guest Token but also this Nine Heavens Cloud Essence as an extra.
When Zhou Ping produced the Nine Heavens Cloud Essence, the Luofu Sword Sect elders in the hall were all visibly moved.
An elderly voice echoed through the hall.
"Such a large piece of Nine Heavens Cloud Essence—let alone us, even the Sect Leader would need several hundred years to gather and refine it from the Heavenly Gale, and a Nascent Soul cultivator would need over a thousand years."
The sect leader, a Transcendent Soul cultivator, gently waved his hand, and a faint wave of spiritual energy surged through the hall, drawing the Nine Heavens Cloud Essence from Zhou Ping's hand to the front of the hall.
After confirming that the genuine Gang Feng Yun Jing was indeed authentic, he nodded lightly and then shifted his gaze to Zhou Ping below.
"Earlier, you mentioned that the ore from the Black Sky Domain, which the market owner referred to as 'titanium crystals'?"
"Yes, and the market owner also said that as long as we can provide enough titanium crystals, the usage limit of this market guest pass can be continuously increased."
After saying this, Zhou Ping hesitated for a moment before adding, "Also, this market guest pass is bound to me. The market owner said that only I can activate it."
Of course, this was a lie. Even if Zhou Ping were to die at the hands of the nine Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples, they could still use the guest pass.
Hearing this, the elders in the hall stroked their beards and laughed heartily.
"Don't worry, we won't forget your contribution. The sect won't do something as despicable as turning on you after you've done your part!"
Seemingly to echo the elders' words, the Pure Yang Sword Sect's Grandmaster nodded and said, "Zhou Ping of Heavy Sword Peak."
"Disciple is here!"
"Based on your recent contributions, you are now promoted to a direct disciple of Heavy Sword Peak, enjoying the privileges of a true transmission disciple. Additionally, the sect will fully support your foundation-building. We hope you will work diligently in your cultivation."
"Yes!"
Zhou Ping's voice trembled slightly. Being a direct disciple of Heavy Sword Peak and enjoying the privileges of a true transmission disciple meant he now had a chance to advance to the Golden Core stage. If he could manage the relationship between the All Worlds Market and the sect, even the Nascent Soul stage was not out of reach.
The Grandmaster's gaze swept across the hall, and he spoke in a grave tone, "This matter is to be kept as a sect secret. After leaving the hall, no one is to mention anything related to the All Worlds Market. Violators will be punished according to the sect's rules."
"Additionally, send someone to secretly collect titanium crystals from the Black Sky Domain. This must be done discreetly, without drawing any attention."
...
Suddenly, the Luofu Sword Sect issued countless orders that seemed unrelated but were all connected to the All Worlds Market. The vast machine that was the Luofu Sword Sect began to operate quietly.
Song Chi, of course, was unaware of all this. After enhancing the Pure Yang Sword Cannon, he put away the Azure Sky and exited the market space. He still needed to return to the base to take over the shift for Song You.
In the illusionary space, the small base secretly built by the Song family.
After leaving his room, Song Chi didn't head to the monitoring room immediately. Instead, he ran to his father's quarters, only to find them empty.
Near the base, Song Chi found his father in the ship docking area, specifically near the Azure Sky.
The base was too small to support the summoning of a frigate, so Song Chao had to train in the docking area.
As he stepped down from the Azure Sky, Song Chao looked at his son with confusion. Song Chi rarely came to see him, and when he did, it was usually for something important.
"Is something wrong? Has the Blood Blade Pirate Gang made a move?"
Seeing his father about to rush to the base, Song Chi quickly held him back.
"No, Dad, I need to talk to you."
He then took out a porcelain bottle and a wooden box he had prepared.
"What is it?"
Song Chao took the items, puzzled, and ran back to the Azure Sky. When he returned, his originally puzzled expression had turned serious.
After quickly scanning the area to ensure there were no outsiders, he swiftly pulled Song Chi into the Azure Sky.
This time, Song Chao didn't use the Ember Fleet Passenger Certificate but instead paid 10 strands of second-tier Floating Land Essence.
"Where did you get this?"
Hearing this, Song Chi furrowed his brow, unsure how to respond.
Seeing his son's hesitation, Song Chao didn't press further and changed his approach.
"Or, is there any issue with its origin? Was it made by some organization in our Dawn Star Principality, or did it come from elsewhere? What is the cost?"
This time, Song Chi had no reservations and shook his head.
"I have a way to obtain it from outside. Not only in the Dawn Star Principality, but I can guarantee that the entire Ember Human Civilization does not have this. As for the cost, I only need 3 strands of zero-tier Floating Land Essence for each bottle."
Upon hearing this, Song Chao's expression changed dramatically.
At times heavy, at times contemplative, and at times joyful.
But ultimately, joy prevailed.
Seeing this, Song Chi felt a sense of certainty. He tentatively asked, "Dad, you tried it? This stuff really works for Flamekeeper Captains?"
Song Chao snapped back to reality, nodded gently, and then solemnly said, "Not only does it work, but the liquid in this porcelain bottle is as effective as a mid-tier Body Strengthening Elixir."
"Do you understand what this means? If this stuff floods the market, there will be a frenzy. The interests at stake will drive many major corporations and powerful families to madness."
Hearing this, Song Chi's smile grew even brighter. Of course, he wasn't concerned about the vast interests behind the Body Strengthening Elixir. He had thought about this many times before and was well-prepared. But the premise of all this was that the elixir truly worked for Flamekeeper Captains.
The confirmation from his father's words solidified this for him, and that was why his smile was so radiant.
However, Song Chao's tone suddenly turned serious. "Son, in the future, get as much of this stuff as you can. The family will pay a premium, but before we successfully return to our main family, you must not let this secret out. Remember, you cannot sell it, not even on the black market."
After saying this, Song Chao felt that his warning wasn't enough and added, "This stuff, even with your grandfather's power as a third-tier Flamekeeper Captain, is far from enough. Remember that!"
Hearing this, Song Chi nodded solemnly, his respect for the value of the Body Strengthening Elixir growing even more.
After their conversation, Song Chi prepared to leave the Azure Sky. He had already been delayed for a few minutes, and if he stayed any longer, he would lose more than a dozen strands of second-tier Floating Land Essence.
Before leaving, Song Chi asked two more questions.
The first was about the Body Strengthening Ointment.
"Dad, what about that Body Strengthening Ointment? Does it work for you?"
Song Chao paused and shook his head. "We don't know yet. We need to wait for your grandfather to confirm. But you can use the Body Strengthening Elixir; it has no harmful effects on a Flamekeeper Captain's body."
The second question was about titanium crystals.
"Dad, do you have any more titanium crystals?"
This time, Song Chao didn't show any surprise. Song Chi had surprised him enough recently, and he had developed a sort of immunity.
However, his answer disappointed Song Chi.
"No, I used them to help your mother advance. This Azure Sky has consumed quite a bit, and they're all gone."
But before Song Chi left, Song Chao offered a suggestion.
"If you really need them, ask your grandfather when you get back. He has a good stock."
Song Chi nodded and left the Azure Sky.
Twenty days later, at the Multiverse Market.
In the All-Attribute Training Room, Song Chi applied a bottle of Body Strengthening Elixir to his skin, then quickly assumed the posture for the Psionic Guidance Technique and resumed his training.
Over these twenty days, with the help of the Body Strengthening Elixir, his level 8 Psionic Guidance Technique had made significant progress.
Compared to a mid-tier Body Strengthening Elixir, this one seemed to be much more effective.
Of course, this was partly an illusion, but it wasn't entirely wrong. On Song Chi, the Body Strengthening Elixir was indeed more effective than a mid-tier elixir.
The truth was, the two were roughly equivalent in effect. The reason for the apparent difference was simple.
Over the past twenty years, Song Chi had taken mid-tier Body Strengthening Elixirs multiple times, and his body had naturally developed a resistance. The Body Strengthening Elixir, being a new substance, had no such resistance, at least not yet.
This was why Song Chi's progress in the Psionic Guidance Technique had accelerated significantly.
Suddenly, a strong psionic wave emanated from the All-Attribute Training Room. Song Chi, who had been meditating with closed eyes, suddenly opened them. A clear, pale red vapor emerged from his skin and quickly spread out, a clear sign of blood energy fluctuation.
Phew!
Song Chi relaxed his training posture and exhaled deeply.
His eyes shone with uncontainable joy.
"The Psionic Guidance Technique has finally reached level 9. It wasn't easy."
Indeed, the strong blood energy fluctuation was due to his Psionic Guidance Technique successfully breaking through from level 8 to level 9, bringing him one step closer to the first tier.
(End of Chapter)
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