Chapter 519: Spirit Body Gu, The Sacred Artifact Embryo of Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss

Chapter 519: Spirit Body Gu, The Sacred Artifact Embryo of Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss

After sending off Tu San Gongzi and Zhan Wenyu, Qi Yuan took out the Divine Wood Token, his eyes revealing a complex expression.

"The last time the aftereffects were truly resolved, it's time to venture out."

He had to meet Shen Lingxuan.

The final step of his role as the supporting male lead in the novel was to win over Shen Lingxuan.

Moreover, to achieve the unity of heaven and man, he needed more high-quality 'white moonlight'.

"Hey, how many Armament Commanders do you have at Thorn Blood, and how many Divine Rank Armament Generals, or Demonic Spirits?"

Qi Yuan asked directly.

Ji Wuyun, who was bathing, saw this and felt it was going to be another speechless day.

Their conversation didn't seem like that of mortal enemies.

"Not many, we have very few," replied the staff member of Thorn Blood, "Only... five Divine Rank Armament Generals."

Mentioning this, a staff member of Thorn Blood, miles away, revealed a proud expression.

Would this be enough to awe that kid?

"Ah, your Demonic Spirits are not up to par. You only have a handful of Divine Rank Armament Generals.

You should get them to reflect on whether their cultivation has improved over the years, and if they've been diligent in their practice."

"..." The smile on the Thorn Blood staff member's face froze.

"Please pass on my message to them: don't eat too much tonight, don't sleep, and focus on cultivating to improve your cultivation as soon as possible!" Qi Yuan was very sincere.

If these people didn't strive, how could they become high-quality 'white moonlight' with their weak cultivation?

Ordinary 'white moonlight' no longer interested him.

Now, only the unity of heaven and man with a Celestial Rank 'white moonlight' could stir ripples in his heart.

Therefore, he looked at Thorn Blood with a hint of frustration, wishing they would strive harder.

"Do you want me to create a cultivation plan for you? In this world, no one understands planning better than I do.

If you follow my plan, within three months, you will surely have several more Divine Rank Armament Generals!"

Qi Yuan was genuinely earnest.

Ji Wuyun choked on his bathwater.

The staff member of Thorn Blood also revealed a complex expression.

"Big Knife Brother, I'm increasingly eager to meet you at the Divine Wood Abyss. I want to see what you look like.

How has Qingshan Realm managed to nurture such an extraordinary person like you?"

"It seems you are still unwilling to strive," Qi Yuan sighed.

No wonder all rulers seemed to dislike the idea of 'lying flat'.

Even though he wasn't a ruler, he was concerned about the lack of effort from the people of Thorn Blood.

"Big Knife Brother, what's the point of striving if it won't change the predetermined outcome?" The staff member of Thorn Blood seemed to be touched.

"How is that possible? This shows you haven't made a plan.

I've played many games over the years, and I've accomplished almost everything I set out to do." Qi Yuan said, secretly plagiarizing the words of a great official from Blue Star.

He thought to himself that plagiarizing might not be a good idea.

Should he... destroy Blue Star or buy it?

That way, he could openly plagiarize.

"Big Knife Brother, you're too confident. Do you think you can change... the fate of Qingshan Realm?"

Miles away, the staff member of Thorn Blood revealed a proud expression.

He got up and opened the window, and fresh air rushed into the room.

Leaning on the windowsill, lush greenery filled his vision.

"As expected, a unicorn in the mountains, an ordinary person among the masses, unseen by others.

If you get close, you'll also discover their extraordinariness."

He muttered to himself.

The 'Qingshan Book' was something he had exchanged for in the Void Paradise.

This book came from the Light Society.

He had spent a lot of merit points to exchange for it.

This was also his reliance for completing this mission.

...

The carriage moved slowly, and on the official road, horses galloped by from time to time.

Chen Kangbao drove the carriage leisurely.

"Young Master, we're only a hundred li away from the Heavenly Sect. We should arrive by nightfall."

After leaving the Shen Family's stronghold, Qi Yuan's destination was clear—he was heading straight for the Heavenly Sect.

The final step in Qi Yuan's role as the supporting male lead was likely to win over Shen Lingxuan.

This step required careful thought and patience.

Qi Yuan looked ahead and saw the continuous mountains stretching endlessly.

The vastness seemed to have no end.

The headquarters of the Heavenly Sect was nestled among these mountains.

These mountains bordered the Ink Mountain Country and were adjacent to the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss.

Initially, the military might of the Ink Mountain Country had penetrated deep into the Ning Kingdom, which couldn't resist.

In the end, it was the contemporary Daoist leader of the Heavenly Sect who used the founding Daoist's magical artifact to halt the Ink Mountain Country's army.

The Ink Mountain Country's army then stopped, and the two countries began negotiations, with the Ning Kingdom eventually losing several prefectures.

The Daoist leader of the Heavenly Sect, who had been severely injured, passed away half a year later.

"The southern mountains... should be the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss. What a coincidence that we're passing by this copy." Qi Yuan said, glancing at Chen Kangbao.

Chen Kangbao seemed to have some connection with the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss.

When Qi Yuan killed Feng Tie, he received this prompt.

"Do you want us to go to the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss sometime? There might be many treasures there." Qi Yuan suggested casually.

The Hengshan Grandmaster and Feng Tie, both Earth Rank Apex Armament Masters, had explored the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss, seemingly searching for something.

"It's all up to you, Young Master!" Chen Kangbao replied, looking at the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss. He seemed hungrier, ate another bun, his belly round and full, but he still seemed hungry.

"Young man, if you don't mind, may I join you on your journey?"

Just then, a deep, aged voice echoed, and a tall, stout old man appeared. With his buzz cut and casual attire, he exuded an air of ruggedness.

However, his speech was surprisingly refined.

"Sure," Qi Yuan glanced at the old man.

Hmm, Tu Sihai, an Earth Rank Armament Master at his peak.

Tu Sihai leaped from his horse and jumped into Qi Yuan's carriage.

His horse didn't leave; instead, it followed the carriage.

"Young man, aren't you afraid I might be a bandit?" Tu Sihai chuckled heartily.

"I'm not afraid. I enjoy punishing evil and promoting good," Qi Yuan had always adhered to the principles of order and kindness.

He never harmed the innocent, and if he had to hurt someone, it would only be his white moonlight.

As Qi Yuan spoke, he looked at Tu Sihai and asked, "What's your purpose? Just say it."

An Earth Rank Apex Armament Master, one of the top thirty experts in Ning Kingdom, had come to see him, and it was certainly not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

"Young man, you... have a shallow blessing, but... now you're in grave danger," Tu Sihai said solemnly.

"Are you a fortune teller? I can tell fortunes too," Qi Yuan replied.

He had told fortunes for many, and his predictions were always accurate.

He would predict disasters for those destined to face them.

Tu Sihai shook his head. "I'm not joking with you, young man. Please look."

With a wave of his palm, a bronze mirror appeared in Qi Yuan's line of sight.

The surface of the bronze mirror wasn't smooth; it was pitted and dotted, and the handle was adorned with copper, giving it an ancient appearance.

[Disaster-Suppressing Bronze Mirror, a Celestial Rank Magical Tool, has several flaws. By improving it, its power can be increased by ninety percent.]



"Please take a look, young man."

Tu Sihai placed the Disaster-Suppressing Bronze Mirror in front of Qi Yuan, and Qi Yuan's gaze naturally fell into the mirror.

Tu Sihai's face lit up with pride.

Wouldn't this scare the young man? However, Qi Yuan's expression remained calm as he observed the scene in the mirror.

"So, there's been a malevolent spirit following me, avoiding my eyes, and I didn't even notice?"

Qi Yuan's tone was composed.

As he looked into the mirror, he saw a colorful, flower-like Gu worm on his silhouette.

This Gu worm was the size of a football, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, making it quite eerie and intimidating.

However, this Gu worm seemed lifeless.

"Hmph, this is a Ling Shen Gu, a special type of malevolent spirit.

It has no physical body; it's a collection of the essence of heaven and earth.

It's invisible to the naked eye, and only a Celestial Rank Armament General in a state of Heaven and Man as One can detect its existence." Tu Sihai explained, "If I didn't have this Disaster-Suppressing Bronze Mirror, I wouldn't have discovered this Ling Shen Gu."

Chen Kangbao, the driver, turned his head and looked at the Gu worm in the bronze mirror, fear flashing in his eyes. "Young Master, this thing is still following us even after it's dead. It's too eerie!"

Chen Kangbao was visibly scared.

Tu Sihai looked at Qi Yuan, his eyes filled with complexity. "This Ling Shen Gu was probably placed by a powerful cultivator to protect you.

However, that powerful cultivator has perished, and this Ling Shen Gu has also fallen for unknown reasons.

Having a dead Ling Shen Gu follow you... is not a good thing for you.

The Ling Shen Gu belongs to the dark and sinister Gu, carrying an ominous aura. Its corpse unintentionally emits a calamitous aura, and if you stay close to it for too long, you'll undoubtedly die."

Tu Sihai raised his eyebrows, boasting, "Kid, why aren't you thanking me? If I hadn't pointed this out, you might not have kept your life in a few years."

"Thank you for the information!" Qi Yuan bowed respectfully.

Although the Ling Shen Gu posed no threat to him, and he would even be able to see it once he achieved Heaven and Man as One, Tu Sihai's revelation allowed him to know in advance.

This favor, he would remember.

"Old man, if you ever have trouble, come to me, Qi Yuan. I'll ensure your safety," Qi Yuan said generously, not holding back.

"You, kid... don't know manners at all," Tu Sihai said, but he wasn't angry. His good character was evident.

"I, an Earth Rank Armament Master, need you to ensure my safety? In Ning Kingdom, there are few who can match me," Tu Sihai said, "Come on, sweeten your words and beg me, and I'll help you get rid of this Ling Shen Gu."

The corpse of this Ling Shen Gu was a valuable item for research.

"There's no need to trouble yourself; I can handle it myself," Qi Yuan said nonchalantly.

"You, kid, are so young and full of yourself!

When this Ling Shen Gu was alive, it was as formidable as a Celestial Rank Armament Master. Even I would have a hard time dealing with it, and you say you can solve it when you couldn't even detect it?"

Naturally, Tu Sihai thought Qi Yuan was boasting.

Qi Yuan looked young, seemingly not over twenty years old.

Even a genius would only be an Earth Rank Armament Master at his age.

And he was talking about ensuring his safety? Ridiculous!

"Old man, just watch."

At that moment, Qi Yuan looked at the Ling Shen Gu behind him, which suddenly opened its mouth.

Before Tu Sihai could react, the mouth snapped shut.

In an instant, the spherical Ling Shen Gu forcefully entered Qi Yuan's stomach.

Tu Sihai's eyes widened as if he were looking at a monster. "You... ate it?"

"That's a Spirit Body Puppet!

A special Celestial Rank Demonic Spirit! He just ate it?

This scene completely exceeded his imagination and understanding.

How could a person, well, not eat a Demonic Spirit?

Beside him, Chen Kangbao swallowed his saliva, "Young Master... is it delicious? If it gets stuck in your teeth, pick it out for me to taste!"

Tu Sihai heard this and felt even more that these two people before him were abnormal.

His legs went numb, quite severely.

"Delicious, and I want more." Qi Yuan rubbed his belly.

Eating this Spirit Body Puppet was like eating air, but it contained the rules of Heaven and Man as One.

He couldn't break through to the 120th level, and what he lacked was precisely the unity of heaven and man.

Now, with a little supplement, although the amount was small and couldn't support his breakthrough to the 120th level, his battle strength had increased significantly.

"Monster." Tu Sihai swallowed his saliva, his face filled with disbelief, "How did you manage to do this?"

He was a bit scared; the matter before him exceeded his understanding.

"I just felt like eating it, so I did." Qi Yuan replied casually, his posture relaxed.

Tu Sihai took a deep breath, "I don't know your name, but I am Tu Sihai of the Yellow Mountain Sword Sect."

"Qi Yuan."

In this version, there is no mistake in the book.

Tu Sihai noted down this name, his mind constantly pondering, but he couldn't think of any powerful Qi-named figure.

"The Yellow Mountain Sect seems to be a sect in Yunhai Country. How did you end up here, old man?" Qi Yuan asked casually.

After all, Tu Sihai had helped him, and Qi Yuan still remembered the favor.

Tu Sihai looked at Qi Yuan with some apprehension and said, "It's rumored that a treasure has appeared in the Ten Thousand Mountain Peak, and many powerful cultivators are heading there."

"What treasure?" Qi Yuan was surprised.

The Ten Thousand Mountain Peak again.

It seemed that this side quest was indeed related to him.

Tu Sihai narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice, "A Sacred Artifact Embryo!"

Above the Celestial Rank Magical Tool is the Sacred Artifact.

In the surrounding dozens of small countries, there was no trace of Sacred Artifacts, and even Celestial Artifacts were rarely seen.

The Sacred Artifact Embryo was a semi-finished Sacred Artifact.

Once it appeared, it naturally attracted many powerful cultivators from the surrounding areas.

Although the Sacred Artifact Embryo was not a complete Sacred Artifact, in terms of value, even ten or twenty peak Celestial Artifacts couldn't compare.

"Just this?" Qi Yuan wasn't impressed.

As the most powerful Sacred Artifact himself, he naturally looked down upon it.

Tu Sihai was surprised but still asked with a bow, "If Brother Qi is interested, why not accompany me?"

After seeing Qi Yuan swallow the Spirit Body Puppet, he already considered Qi Yuan as a peer.

"Forget it, I need to go see my wife. I'll visit this side quest next time."

A single Sacred Artifact Embryo didn't concern Qi Yuan.

After all, Sacred Artifacts couldn't be eaten.

Tu Sihai's mind raced with various thoughts.

He speculated that this Qi Yuan might have average strength, but his methods were unusual, and he didn't want to take the risk of going to the Ten Thousand Mountain Peak.

This time, the weakest among those heading to the Ten Thousand Mountain Peak were Earth Rank Armament Commanders, and there were even Earth Rank Apex cultivators. Not to mention, there might even be Celestial Rank Armament Commanders.

So it was normal for Qi Yuan not to go due to his weaker strength.

After all, the Sacred Artifact Embryo held immense allure for any Armament Commander.

"Brother Qi, since the Spirit Body Puppet issue is resolved, I won't keep you any longer. Farewell, and may we meet again if fate permits!" Tu Sihai spoke without any hesitation.

Moreover, this master and servant duo were indeed unusual, and he didn't dare to get too close, so it was best to leave.

"If you encounter trouble, seek me at the Heavenly Sect, and I'll protect you once." Qi Yuan offered generously.

"Thank you, Brother Qi!" Tu Sihai took note of the Heavenly Sect.

The Heavenly Sect was one of the top sects in Ning Kingdom, and he felt a hint of apprehension towards their strength.

Tu Sihai leaped onto his horse and rode away.

"Let's go, speed up towards the Heavenly Sect." Qi Yuan spoke casually.

Regarding the Spirit Body Puppet, he had some speculations.

This was likely left by the father of the wealthy son-in-law Qi Yuan to protect him.

Fang Shisan of the Radiant Glory Association and the Black Cat Elder of the Thorn Blood might have been apprehensive of the Spirit Body Puppet, which was why they didn't directly attack Qi Yuan.

"The Spirit Body Puppet might not only protect me but also... could be related to the Divine Wood Token!" Qi Yuan pondered.

"It seems the father of this wealthy son-in-law Qi Yuan is also extraordinary."

"Then when I play the role, I'll need to consider him as well. Only then will it be more convincing."

As he pondered, he enjoyed the scenery, and his carriage leisurely passed through the mountains, arriving at the Heavenly Sect as the sun set.

"Qi Yuan, husband of Shen Lingxuan, requests an audience." Qi Yuan spoke softly at the Heavenly Sect's mountain entrance hall.

At the Heavenly Sect's mountain entrance hall, Qi Yuan explained his purpose for visiting without prior notice.

As Qi Yuan's voice fell, a young woman with exquisite features approached. Upon seeing Qi Yuan's appearance, a glint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"It's Qi Yuan! I'll inform the elders immediately. Please wait a moment, Qi Yuan!"

Although Qi Yuan was a wealthy son-in-law, he was also the husband of Shen Lingxuan, and they, as ordinary disciples, couldn't afford to offend such an existence.

After about half an hour, Wang Qingyi appeared in her Daoist robe, her eyes filled with astonishment, "What brings you here?"

A wooden hairpin casually tucked in her hair, and her eyes carried a deep sense of fatigue.

"I've been apart from Lingxuan for some time and haven't seen her. I wish to meet her, but I don't know if she's here," Qi Yuan explained his purpose.

Wang Qingyi furrowed her brows, her eyes filled with worry, "Lingxuan is not in the sect at the moment."

She glanced at Qi Yuan and Chen Kangbao, "Recently, many calamities have occurred near the Heavenly Sect. You should hurry back to Fongshan Prefecture. I will inform Lingxuan of your arrival."

Wang Qingyi continued, "It's not safe for you two to return alone, so I'll have some disciples from the Heavenly Sect escort you back."

"This... Senior Wang, where has Lingxuan gone?" Qi Yuan asked.

Qi Yuan thought for a moment before calling out, "Senior."

"This matter is not for you to know," Wang Qingyi replied.

She was aware that Shen Lingxuan's husband was just an ordinary man.

Telling him might not be a good idea.

It would be best to send him back to Fongshan Prefecture. If the Celestial Rank Armament Master from the Raksha Kingdom found out, the situation could become complicated.

Recently, that Celestial Rank Armament Master had come with great force, using his status to pressure the Heavenly Sect, offering Shen Lingxuan the opportunity to serve Wu Wei.

The Heavenly Sect naturally refused, and the Celestial Rank Armament Master didn't hesitate to suppress them.

However, the Heavenly Sect, being an established sect, had its foundations and heritage. The Sect Leader brought out the Ancestral Sword, holding off the enemy outside.

The Celestial Rank Armament Master didn't press further, instead choosing to wait outside the sect.

At that time, the members of the Heavenly Sect were filled with anxiety.

With Mo Sankaong's abilities, given enough time, he could break through the sect's defenses.

When that happened, Shen Lingxuan would still be in danger.

Around that time, Shen Lingxuan suddenly proposed to go to the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss, believing it was safer to hide there than stay in the sect.

She had a magical tool that could alter her appearance, making it the perfect disguise.

Wang Qingyi opposed the idea, unwilling to put her disciple in harm's way.

In the end, the Sect Leader agreed with Shen Lingxuan's proposal and secretly sent her out of the sect.

Wang Qingyi had no intention of sharing these details with Qi Yuan.

"The Celestial Rank Armament Master, Mo Sankaong?" Qi Yuan muttered to herself.

What she didn't know was that Qi Yuan had heard every word she'd said.

Although Qi Yuan's ability to hear others' thoughts was unstable and didn't work consistently, she had happened to catch Wang Qingyi's thoughts.

"Alright, Senior Wang. I'll head back now. There's no need for an escort since I can return the same way I came," Qi Yuan lied, a rare occurrence.

She didn't want to argue with Wang Qingyi and create unnecessary distrust.

Returning directly was the best course of action.

Wang Qingyi was taken aback by Qi Yuan's decisive agreement.

Her gaze towards Qi Yuan carried a hint of disappointment.

She thought, "He must be afraid, choosing to run away."

She sighed for her disciple.

"Since that's the case, you may leave," Wang Qingyi's expression turned cold, offering no further kindness.

Qi Yuan didn't mind.

"Old man, hurry up and drive! Let's go back!"

"Yes, sir!" Chen Kangbao hurried to drive, and soon, the carriage was out of Wang Qingyi's sight.

Wang Qingyi sighed, "In these chaotic times, with Luotong Water Lord in the front and the Sacred Artifact Embryo appearing in the back, Lingxuan..."

The Heavenly Sect was in a precarious situation, like a powder keg ready to ignite at any moment.

Meanwhile, the carriage traveled along the official road.

A smile appeared in Qi Yuan's eyes, "I didn't expect such luck! Not only did I get to see my wife, but I might also encounter some White Moonlights!"

With the Sacred Artifact Embryo appearing in the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss, many Celestial Rank Armament Masters might descend upon the place.

This was a good thing for Qi Yuan.

"If I had known, I would have accepted Tu Sihai's invitation. Now I have to run a few hundred miles more."

"Old man, speed up!"

"Young Master, the horse is tired. It can't go any faster," Chen Kangbao replied.

The horse was clearly exhausted, panting heavily.

"Alright, I'll bless you. You can pull the carriage," Qi Yuan said, demonstrating her intelligence.

This blessing was genuine, unlike her previous bluffs.

"Master, this..." Chen Kangbao hesitated.

"You're eating too much. If you don't digest it, you might not live past three years," Qi Yuan said calmly.

Chen Kangbao's physical state was complex; his survival was already a miracle.

"Alright!" Chen Kangbao gritted his teeth, releasing the horse and, after receiving Qi Yuan's blessing, began to run with the carriage.

"Faster! Quicken your pace!"

"Young Master, I only have two legs. I can't run faster!"

Chen Kangbao pulled the carriage, his strides almost as fast as a horse's gallop.

"Young Master, you're kind. With six legs, you'll run even faster!"

A smile flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes as she waved her hand, and a Thousand Transformation took place, unleashing a roaring tiger.

The tiger chased after Chen Kangbao, placing its front paws on his shoulders and pushing off with its hind legs.

"Ahh...!" Chen Kangbao cried out in agony, running even faster.

"Indeed, six legs are better than two," Qi Yuan said nonchalantly.

After reaching level 120, she could officially treat Chen Kangbao's illness.

Otherwise, eating like this wasn't good for him.

(End of Chapter)

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