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Chapter 220: Entering the Armory, Rescuing Jiangan
Chapter 220: Entering the Armory, Rescuing Jiangan
"Alright, go back and stay there."
Wu Daoan finally took a good look at Jiangan's current state and waved his hand.
He called in a Demon Suppressing Commandery Officer: "Go and fetch a Golden Wolf Jade Talisman."
After speaking, he turned to Shen Yi: "Since you're from Qingzhou, take the talisman and open the Armory to select a vessel for nurturing his soul. As for the grade, it's up to you."
Upon hearing this, the Demon Suppressing Commandery Officer's face lit up with envy.
The Armory was where the Martial Temple collected treasures from the Nine Provinces, and whether it was the Demon Suppressing Bureau or monster hunters, they would come to the capital to exchange their merits for rewards from the Armory.
Being able to freely choose the grade wasn't a big deal, after all, the youth was already a Patrol Commander of the Demon Suppressing Bureau, and it was just a vessel for nurturing the soul. This kind of treatment was expected.
The most important thing was being able to enter the Armory, which represented the Martial Temple's trust and importance in him.
"After you're done, bring Shen Yi to see me."
Wu Daoan strode out, as there were still people in the grand hall waiting to refine their techniques.
"Patrol Commander, this way please."
The duty officer in the imperial city was naturally very understanding.
He quickly walked a distance ahead and stood waiting respectfully, giving Shen Yi and Jiangan a chance to chat.
"What exactly is going on...?"
Jiangan hurriedly floated to Shen Yi's side, his concern mixed with suspicion.
"Last time I came to the capital, I registered as a probationary disciple at the Martial Temple."
Today's encounter left Shen Yi equally puzzled. He remembered that the last time he came to the capital, he had seen many figures in the courtyard behind the Martial Temple, not a lot, but not scarce either.
"A probationary disciple, not a disciple?"
Jiangan's face changed slightly. In the Martial Temple, not everyone could become a disciple. To put it bluntly, Sir Wu was also just a disciple of the Martial Temple.
These people's cultivation levels varied, but they had one thing in common: they all had the potential to break through the Transcendent Incarnation Realm.
But... wasn't Shen Yi a Primordial Master?
Jiangan had initially reminded them to let the two Primordial Masters from Qingzhou conceal their strength a bit, to fool the eyes and ears of the Martial Temple and the Immortal Sect, and avoid a lot of trouble.
He didn't say to infiltrate the Martial Temple!
If this matter were exposed, even if the Martial Temple had initially planned to protect them, they would be so furious that they might abandon them.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi's expression was calm and composed as he strolled forward.
Finally, he could put this chatterbox in a jar and felt inexplicably refreshed.
The Demon Suppressing Commandery Officer led the two to the rear of the Martial Temple.
He then hurried to the Demon Suppressing Bureau and soon returned with a section of a Treasure Wood Box. He opened the lid, and on top of a bright red cloth lay a palm-sized jade talisman inlaid with gold, depicting the entire form of a horned wolf, exquisite and beautiful.
"Please accept the talisman, Sir Shen."
The officer respectfully presented the box.
Shen Yi reached out and held the talisman in his palm, feeling its smooth and warm texture.
The next moment, his vision was suddenly obscured by a dense white mist.
It was more like cotton or silk, so thick that it seemed to solidify.
This was the incense fire wish power that the Dagan Dynasty had accumulated since its founding and was still accumulating, specifically for the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
However, since the Patrol Commander was a Primordial Master, this portion was actually meant for the disciples of the Martial Temple.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi slightly tightened his grip on the jade talisman.
Accustomed to the Demon Suppressing Bureau's rule of completing tasks before eating, he never expected things to go so smoothly.
Perhaps this was the difference between the court and the sect.
The former needed rules to govern the Nine Provinces and sought stability.
The Martial Temple was more like a sect, aiming for breakthroughs and pushing boundaries.
"Sir Shen, with this talisman, you can open the Armory... The Armory is right in front of you. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
The officer didn't linger and quickly left the place.
The Armory was not a place accessible to someone of his status.
"In front?"
Shen Yi stood behind the Martial Temple, gazing at the tall and wide relief wall before him. Carved upon it were thirteen towering figures, each with distinct poses and features, representing the thirteen Transcendent Incarnation Realm cultivators enshrined within.
He attempted to touch the Golden Wolf Jade Talisman with his divine sense.
In an instant, it was as if a massive lock had been opened.
A golden and jade staircase appeared before him, extending downward.
Illusionary Formation?
He had encountered something similar in Peacock Valley, but the formation there couldn't stop anything; it was merely an illusion, easily broken through with a touch.
However, this relief wall was clearly different.
When he approached earlier, he had felt a sense of danger, an innate warning from his body.
He was now at the Primordial Chaos Realm, and with the tempering of his body through the techniques of capturing two Demon Kings, he could sense an overwhelming danger. The power of this formation was evident.
"This was built a long time ago by a clan renowned for their formations, invited by the Martial Temple from outside. There's not a second one like it in all of Dagan Dynasty."
General Jiangan was also visiting the Armory for the first time, but as the Commander, he had heard about it.
"That clan's most famous feat was using a formation to trap and kill a Transcendent Incarnation Realm cultivator from Radiant Light Cave, and then using another formation to hide their entire clan... Even now, Radiant Light Cave hasn't been able to find them."
The Three-Party Alliance and the Thousand Demon Cavern weren't the only powerful forces; there were also numerous small countries, various sects, and even the existence of Qingqiu on the Demon side.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi silently memorized the information.
His Primordial Chaos Demon Infant was powerful, and his body, tempered by the Demon Blood, was formidable. These were his strengths, but he couldn't underestimate side paths like formations, alchemy, and forging.
He took a step forward and descended the golden and jade staircase.
General Jiangan followed closely, also curious, glancing around.
Until he met a pair of aged eyes.
The old man, whose physical body was nearly exhausted, leaving only a thin layer of skin, sat quietly by a wooden table near the wall. He glanced at the two of them, noticed the jade talisman in Shen Yi's hand, nodded slightly, and then withdrew his gaze.
Another Upper Rank Immortal Warrior.
General Jiangan's Shadow Soul instinctively avoided the old man's gaze and followed Shen Yi further inside.
Before them was a grand hall, golden and verdant, divided into side chambers. Each chamber had someone waiting.
Shen Yi's heart stirred.
He hadn't thought much about it; he just wanted to see and casually browse through the Primordial Chaos Realm martial arts accumulated by the Martial Temple.
However, with his identity as the Patrol Commander, there would be plenty of opportunities; he didn't need to rush at this moment.
"What do you need?"
An elderly man who looked slightly more normal approached.
"A vessel to nurture my soul." Shen Yi politely nodded.
"What grade?" The old man asked again.
"Let him choose for himself." Shen Yi said, turning to look elsewhere. Soon, he located the side chambers where various objects like treasures, potions, and martial arts techniques were stored.
General Jiangan's heart warmed. Indeed, the Primordial Chaos Master was worthy of respect. As the Commander of a state, he had completely overlooked the existence of such a Heaven's Pride within his office, and he had never offered any assistance.
Anyone who had fought their way out of the Demon Suppressing Bureau would have some level of resentment.
But he had never seen Shen Yi show any ill will towards him...
Alright, there wasn't any particular fondness either; he had simply been ignored.
"Thank you, Commander Shen."
General Jiangan bowed again, expressing his gratitude sincerely, and then followed the old man to another chamber.
Nurturing one's soul in a vessel was a tedious task.
Perhaps it would take hundreds or even thousands of years... But at least, one's life would be worry-free.
(End of Chapter)
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