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Chapter 497: Second Level Golden Core, Breaking Moon Wings, Mirror Flower Water Moon, Blood Tears Re
Chapter 497: Second Level Golden Core, Breaking Moon Wings, Mirror Flower Water Moon, Blood Tears Reappear (Part 1)
"Humans, you will be torn to shreds by Lord Roaring!"
"You have no idea what you're up against. It's the only great existence in the history of the Wolf Clan to awaken the Celestial Wolf bloodline!"
"Kill me!"
"Kill me!"
In a valley surrounded by mountains, a hesitant human voice howled incessantly.
Eventually, it turned into the purest wolf howl.
Luo Chen sat cross-legged in the air, calmly observing it.
After a while, he uttered two words.
"Noisy!"
Then, the spiritual technique he had been preparing unleashed slowly.
All around, gigantic water mirrors appeared.
Within the water mirrors, figures of women resembling exiled immortals danced gracefully, swaying their hips.
This was the Mirror Flower Water Moon technique at full power.
As the gray leaf wolf king, a Tier 3 beast, gazed into the water mirrors, his eyes flickered with confusion for a moment, then he shook his head vigorously, attempting to break free.
However, as Luo Chen continued to cast his spiritual technique, the surging force of his spiritual power intensified.
In the mirror, a full moon appeared.
The gray leaf wolf king couldn't help but let out a soft howl at the sight of the full moon.
The dancing fairy-like women kept changing, eventually transforming into refreshing flowers.
The wolf king extended his fingertip, touching the flowers.
The flowers scattered, the water rippled, and the full moon shattered.
The wolf king roared in anger!
Just as he was about to howl, new flowers and water in the mirror appeared, soothing him once again.
Illusion!
Being trapped in it was endless! Luo Chen struggled to maintain the illusion, diverting his attention to adjust the attribute panel, finally seeing his proficiency increase by one.
He knew he was on the right path!
...
In a new palace filled with a refreshing fragrance, Luo Chen calmly listened to Xing Zonghan's report on the frontline situation.
Half a year had passed since the last major defeat on the frontline.
After the defeat, the Falling Cloud Sect did not frantically launch a large-scale counterattack.
Instead, they calmly redeployed cultivators from all directions, no longer attempting to invade the core area of the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard. They changed their strategy, focusing on clearing out the other spirit veins in the Howling Moon Mountains one by one.
Every place inhabited by demon beasts was swept clean.
Even the Golden Core Grand Masters, targeting third-stage spirit veins, had to comply with this new strategy.
It was said that Venerable Cheng Yan from the Falling Cloud Sect had slightly modified the rules. Instead of the previous standard of claiming ownership based on who conquered a territory, they would wait until the new domain was established and then distribute rewards and territories based on merit.
Some were dissatisfied, but after the defeat of the Five Sects and the heavy losses of the Nine Sword Hall, these dissenting voices were suppressed.
Upon hearing this intelligence, Luo Chen showed a thoughtful expression.
This was the strategy of 'surrounding the countryside to capture the city'!
First, they would annex the smaller territories, then concentrate their strength to eliminate the core forces of the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard.
This was completely different from the previous strategy of a lightning-fast conquest of the Howling Moon Mountains.
With this new approach, the number of cultivator casualties was finally brought under control.
Even though the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard had learned the wisdom of human army warfare, with the battle lines stretched thin, their absolute strength was inferior to the human side, and they could only watch helplessly as their territories were gradually eroded.
"During this period, the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard sent several support forces led by Demon Kings and composed of second-stage demon beasts. But we always discovered them in advance, either ambushing or dividing and annihilating them..."
This was the tactic of surrounding the point to attack the relief.
It was usually used on important target territories.
Since the Ao Xiao Wolf Courtyard dared to use the strategy of luring the enemy deep into their territory, the Falling Cloud Sect could naturally employ the tactic of surrounding the point to attack the relief, eliminating their living forces.
"After several battles, numerous powerful cultivators emerged on the frontline."
"But they were mostly sect powerhouses!"
"For example, Lin Qingxuan from the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, who once fought alone with his sword, killing and injuring his opponents. Another example is Venerable Wei Wuya from the Heaven-Touching Cliff, who led a team to intercept an army of late-stage third-stage wolf kings. He personally killed a late-stage wolf king with his palm strike. He was also praised by True Person Han Zhan, who predicted that he would achieve Nascent Soul within a hundred years!"
"Oh, and the Hundred Flowers Palace, which participated in the war under the name of the He Huan Sect. The long-hidden Peach Blossom Ancestor also made a move. I personally witnessed that battle. The sky was filled with scattering peach blossoms, the fragrance was like musk and blood, the demon wolves were bewitched by the scent, and touching it meant death. It was incredibly bizarre!"
As Luo Chen listened to these pieces of intelligence, his heart gradually calmed down.
He inquired about the situation of Cen Qiusheng and the others.
The answer he received was also good news.
Although Cen Qiusheng was injured in a battle, it was only a minor injury.
Some of the cultivators from the Rothean Alliance had casualties, but it was within an acceptable range.
The only regrettable thing was the unfortunate demise of a rising star from the Rothean Sect.
Luo Chen vaguely remembered the person's name but wasn't very familiar with them.
The reason was that this disciple had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage during Luo Chen's closed-door cultivation for pill condensation, so they had little interaction.
"Continue monitoring the frontline intelligence!"
"Yes!"
After Xing Zonghan left, Luo Chen's sense of urgency finally subsided.
The Falling Cloud Sect's change in strategy was good news.
At least the cultivator casualty rate could be controlled.
Three years later, when he returned to the battlefield, he would have established an absolute advantage.
At that time, it would just be a formality.
After relaxing, Luo Chen's cultivation did not stop.
A month ago, his body had fully adapted to the Concealment Array, allowing him to cultivate at his peak state again.
Before that, whether casting spells or absorbing spiritual energy, he had to be extremely cautious, fearing any damage to the array's integration.
This was why he had left the auction early.
He didn't want to get involved in meaningless conflicts.
In that state, he couldn't engage in a full-scale fight.
Back in his cave abode.
Luo Chen sat cross-legged, first glancing at the attribute panel.
The proficiency of Mirror Flower Water Moon had increased by a full one hundred points, just four hundred points away from Great Perfection.
All thanks to that Tier 3 wolf king's companionship in training!
"This one million spirit stones were well spent!"
"Not only is it an excellent training partner, but if I can tame it and use the Ten Thousand Beasts Scripture to enslave it, the Rothean Sect will gain another Mountain Guardian Beast."
"However, after being tormented by my illusions, the gray leaf wolf king's sanity has severely weakened, and its strength will likely decline significantly.
"Luo Chen shook his head, not delving deeper into the matter.
He pinched the spiritual incantation of the Burning Wood True Technique, circulating his internal spiritual power, and generating a powerful suction force, he began to greedily absorb the world's spiritual energy.
...
Three months later.
A streak of light shot up from the Luo Tian Grand Hall in Snow Wolf Plain.
After a spiral, it flew straight towards the direction of Moonbreaker Immortal City.
News came from the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower.
His flying artifact, the wings, had been successfully crafted!
...
"Should I try it?"
"Let me first refine it a little."
"There's no need for such a hassle, just drop some blood to recognize the master."
"Blood refinement?"
"Recognizing the master through blood is not some unorthodox blood refinement method. These wings are meant to be worn on the body, driven by your blood and energy. Blood recognition not only won't damage the artifact's rank and potential, but it will also allow you to connect with it more intimately. This way, you can control it like an extension of your arm, giving you an incredible advantage!"
Luo Chen was surprised, never expecting such a concept.
Hu Yanzhuo didn't mind that he was unaware of this common knowledge; many non-sect cultivators were also unaware of such basic principles.
He casually explained, "In fact, all soulbound treasures can undergo triple refinement. Blood recognition, spiritual power tempering, and soul nurturing. This way, you can ensure absolute reliability and prevent others from easily severing your connection with the treasure during battles."
"Ordinary artifacts, on the other hand, are easily destroyed. It's sufficient to master them to a certain extent. Over-refinement can even backfire and harm yourself."
Luo Chen suddenly realized!
Indeed, exchanging insights with these sect cultivators with heritage always yielded some useful tips.
Right then, in front of the other party's witness, he squeezed out a drop of essence blood and recognized the master of these enormous wings, spanning three zhang when unfurled.
As he recognized the master, Hu Yanzhuo introduced the specific artifact information.
"This is the normal size. After recognition, you can activate the Willful Array to shrink it."
"I know you've cultivated the Demon-Like Transformation, so this artifact can become even larger, allowing you to control it like an extension of your arm even after transformation."
"According to your requirements, this treasure is primarily crafted from fire-attributed materials and has a relatively simple function. Aside from extreme speed, it also comes with a single killing move called Heaven-Filling Fire Feathers."
"According to our tradition, artifacts like this should be nurtured in the furnace for at least five years to be considered a complete success. But since you're in a hurry, the subsequent nurturing steps will have to be taken care of by you."
Luo Chen listened attentively to the nagging voice.
Only after establishing a slight connection with the red and black wings did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Let me try it out, and we'll settle the payment."
Hu Yanzhuo smiled and nodded, also seeming eager.
Unlike the painful process of installing the Fiery Cloud Wings, which required cutting open the ribs, this high-level flying artifact was much less troublesome.
With a thought, the two wings attached themselves to Luo Chen's back.
He leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing above Moonbreaker Immortal City.
The powerful wind-breaking sound instantly reverberated through the void, creating a massive boom.
The enormous boom immediately attracted the attention of numerous cultivators.
Hu Yanzhuo stroked his beard, a proud look on his face.
Such a treasure, when properly utilized by a cultivator, would undoubtedly shake the entire cultivation world.
If word got out, Master Hu Yanzhuo would have another masterpiece to his name!
After a while, a white-robed Taoist descended upon the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower, his clothes fluttering excitedly.
He retracted his wings and walked straight into the tower.
"Master, does this treasure have a name?"
"Of course!" Hu Yanzhuo said with great pride, "The name of this treasure is simple: Moonbreaker!"
"Moonbreaker Wings?"
Luo Chen murmured, feeling a strong connection.
Whether it was crafted in Moonbreaker Immortal City or the speed that seemed to allow cultivators to soar through the clouds and break through the moon, the name 'Moonbreaker' was extremely fitting.
After a brief test, his flying speed had almost increased by fifty percent.
And this was without using his full strength.
If he combined it with his blood energy and spiritual power, the speed could almost double.
If he further unfolded his true form of the Heavenly Peng, Luo Chen even felt that ordinary mid-stage Golden Core cultivators wouldn't be able to catch up to him.
However, he had never witnessed the escape speed of late-stage Golden Core cultivators, so he couldn't determine who was faster.
In any case, with this treasure, Luo Chen's confidence soared several times, and he felt a grand ambition to roam freely in the vast world.
"Are you satisfied?" Hu Yanzhuo asked with a smile.
Luo Chen nodded, "Of course I'm satisfied. It's no wonder you're renowned as a master artifact forger in the Eastern Barbaric cultivation world. Thank you, fellow cultivator!"
"There's no need for thanks!" Hu Yanzhuo waved his hand, "In business, there's no need for gratitude."
Luo Chen was taken aback and cautiously asked, "What about the price..."
Hu Yanzhuo waved his hand again.
This time, however, he held up his hand in front of Luo Chen.
Five rough fingers stood erect before him.
Luo Chen's eyes widened, "Five hundred thousand! Are you going to rob me? This is just a low-grade artifact!!!"
"Cough, fellow cultivator, your words are a bit rude."
"My apologies!" Luo Chen took a deep breath. He had indeed let his guard down for a moment.
It wasn't a matter of his cultivation; this price far exceeded his expectations.
It was even completely inconsistent with the market prices.
Back at the Heavenly Wave Immortal City auction, a medium-grade artifact was sold for only three hundred and fifty thousand.
Now, a mere low-grade artifact, despite Luo Chen's satisfaction with it, was being sold for five hundred thousand, which was truly excessive.
"Let me explain it to you in detail."
Hu Yanzhuo's eyes were almost closed from smiling.
He counted on his fingers, "First, this is an unorthodox artifact, which naturally commands a higher price than ordinary artifacts."
Luo Chen frowned.
"Secondly, to craft this treasure, it took eight months, and I failed three times. Shouldn't the materials and labor costs be considered?"
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"Moreover, this is a custom-made artifact, tailored specifically for you. It's like someone asking you to refine an unfamiliar pill; you wouldn't use the market price to determine the reward, would you?
(End of Chapter)
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