I have an Apocalypse City Chapter 1242

Chapter 1242: Chapter 1244 Exchange Chapter 1242: Chapter 1244 Exchange Duan Jian pulled Song Jian towards the peak's Sacrificial Hall, and on the way, Duan Jian couldn't help but ask, “Just spill it, how did you manage to cause the secret realm to end its trial early, and have it require a full three years before it can be reopened?”

Actually, the Formation Atlas Secret Realm was also inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect by the Imperial Sword Sect, and because of the existence of the Demon Suppression Seal within the Ancient Sword Star, many disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were particularly interested in array formations. The sect was also focusing on cultivating disciples with a natural talent for formations, after all, the very foundation of the Imperial Sword Sect's existence could be said to be due to the Demon Sealing Array!

Without a sufficient number of array formation masters, if there were any issues with the Demon Suppression Seal next time, the entire Imperial Sword Sect would be in danger of annihilation!

“I'm not too clear on the specifics!” Song Jian shook his head and said, “But I guess it might have something to do with me killing a guardian of the secret realm!”

Duan Jian almost stumbled and fell to the ground. After steadying himself, he looked at Song Jian with a shocked expression, “Impossible!”

The strength of the secret realm's guardians was well-understood by Duan Jian, even though he had never entered the secret realm. The entire sect had thoroughly researched the nine guardians inside the Formation Atlas Secret Realm. Any disciple interested in formations would first learn about the nine guardians before delving into other arrays.

“Each guardian can only be harmed using the power of formations. They are immune to all other types of damage!” Duan Jian exclaimed in a low voice, “Though they only possess the combat power of the peak of the third-tier, in reality, even legendary-level powerhouses couldn't possibly kill them unless they were masters of formation!”

“Are you saying that you are now even more powerful than a legendary-level fighter?” Duan Jian stared at Song Jian with a tilted eye and asked, “Or are you implying that you have already reached the level of a master of formation?”

Song Jian heard the hint of mockery in Duan Jian's voice, but he didn't mind, shaking his head as he said, “The guardian of the secret realm that I killed was a giant shimmering with golden light, constructed by the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array. It is said to be ranked in the top three among the nine guardians…”

As he spoke, Song Jian provided a detailed description of the golden giant's appearance and attributes, making sure to emphasize the cloud of thunder atop the giant's head.

Although Duan Jian still found it hard to believe that Song Jian could kill a guardian of the secret realm on his own, he stopped making mocking remarks and just looked at Song Jian with a somewhat strange gleam in his eyes.

The two arrived at the great hall where, apart from those who were out, nearly all the high-ranking members of the Imperial Sword Sect were already gathered in the Sacrificial Hall.

After listening to Song Jian's detailed explanation of the battle with the golden giant, everyone displayed a delighted expression and turned to look at the Sect Leader, Duan Xingliu.

Duan Xingliu himself knew what these old foxes were thinking and couldn't help rolling his eyes internally. After coughing twice, he said softly to Song Jian, “Song Jian, you performed well in the secret realm this time, managing to defeat a guardian on your own, and your contribution is undeniable…”

Song Jian's lips curved upwards slightly, his face showing a respectful expression, but inside he didn't take Duan Xingliu's words too seriously. “All this preamble is just for the demands that will follow, I just wonder what they want to gain?”

Song Jian knew that his time in the Imperial Sword Sect was still short, and although he was a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, there were some things that even Duan Xingliu would not directly claim from the benefits he had obtained.

“Master, I am already your personal disciple and a member of the Imperial Sword Sect. Whatever you have to say, you can just speak frankly!” Song Jian bowed to Duan Xingliu as he spoke.

A hint of awkwardness flashed across Duan Xingliu's face, followed by a couple of coughs before he said, “The nine Guardians of the Array Record Secret Realm are immortal, each guarding a extremely powerful array. In fact, they exist in the form of the very arrays that constitute their bodies! This time when you defeated the Golden Giant, the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array you obtained is a top-tier array of Legendary quality! If you could contribute it, it would greatly enhance the strength of our sect…”

A look of sudden realization dawned on Song Jian's face; so they wanted the formation diagram of the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array!

“Master, this Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array is extremely powerful, and its value must be very high. I wonder if it can be exchanged for that item?” Song Jian said with a smile, winking at Duan Xingliu as he asked.

Duan Xingliu's expression faltered as he stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then slowly nodded, “With your achievements, it's not out of the question, only…”

After hesitating for a long while, Duan Xingliu sighed and gritted his teeth, “I'll take you to see it first. If it's not possible, you can choose any treasure from the Imperial Sword Sect's secret vault as compensation, and your due Contribution Points will remain unchanged!”

Song Jian was taken aback, his heart sinking. It seemed that his initial thoughts were too simplistic. Surely, 1.5 million Contribution Points were rumored to be enough for an exchange for a piece of the Sword Immortal suit, but it was clear that even Duan Xingliu hadn't told him the whole truth.

“Given the value of the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, it's definitely not inferior to a piece of the Sword Immortal suit. Could it be that the problem lies with that Grand Elder?” Song Jian thought to himself.

After learning about the events in the secret realm, all the peak masters and elders looked at Song Jian with a peculiar gaze. The nine Guardians of the secret realm are the foundation of the Array Record Secret Realm's existence; each one was formed from an extremely formidable array. Even the peak masters and elders coveted the formation that built these Guardians, but none would stoop to competing with a group of disciples to enter the secret realm to fight over it.

Unexpectedly, Song Jian had defeated one of the top three Guardians all by himself, causing the secret realm to close for three years.

The three years were actually the time for the secret realm itself to nurture another powerful array, which would then create a new Guardian. After three years, there would be a new Guardian in the Array Record Secret Realm.

Once everyone had dispersed, Duan Xingliu sighed and gestured for Song Jian to follow him; the two walked towards the back mountain of the main peak together.

“Song Jian, that piece of the Sword Immortal suit was originally stored in the secret vault of the Imperial Sword Sect…” Along the way, Duan Xingliu explained as they walked, “But over a decade ago, Grand Elder Duan Wuji suddenly took the equipment out of the vault, claiming it contained great secrets to becoming a Sword Immortal, and wanted to study it. At the time, he did say that if anyone amassed enough Contribution Points to exchange for this item, he would definitely not hoard it privately. However, so many years have passed, and Grand Elder Duan Wuji has not unveiled any secrets. Now, to ask for it might be difficult…”

“What kind of strength does this Grand Elder possess?” Song Jian frowned slightly, asking involuntarily. Even Duan Xingliu seemed to be wary of this Grand Elder. It seemed getting the piece of the Sword Immortal suit would not be an easy task.

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