Chapter 399

Chapter 399: The Wan Gu Sect’s Envoy

Zhou Luo hadn’t drawn a magical artifact in quite some time.

Up to now, the sole magical artifact on his person remained the Fu Yao magic sword, originally gifted to him by Wang Yu Wei.

All other magical artifacts obtained previously from the legacies within the ruins had been entirely used for his body refinement.

Aided by these artifacts, his physical body now rivaled a mid-quality Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

This marked a significant breakthrough, signifying his physical strength already far surpassed others within the Foundation Establishment.

During ordinary combat encounters, he could even rely purely on his body to withstand attacks from other Foundation Establishment cultivators. Furthermore, when paired with the Foundation Establishment Technique, Evolving Dragon Cloud Palm, it unleashed a terrifying force.

However, even a skilled housewife couldn’t cook without rice.

Despite his formidable physique, he was currently at the mid-level Foundation Establishment. Wielding only a Foundation Establishment Lower Grade magical artifact still felt somewhat inadequate.

Especially upon examining his companions from the recent ruins expedition, like Long Yunshuang or Shangguan Qianxue. Though both were only mid-level Foundation Establishment like him, the magical artifacts they wielded were increasingly powerful—some even reached the tier of upper-grade Foundation Establishment magical artifacts.

Compared to their ample resources, Zhou Luo’s sole reliance remained on his system.

He hoped the system would grant him a decent artifact this time.

The very next second, the system’s notification sound reached his ear.

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Cheng Sky Sword!]

[The Reward has been automatically placed in your host backpack! Please check!]

It was a magic sword!

Zhou Luo’s eyes lit up.

The majority of the techniques he mastered were sword techniques, such as the Five Elements Sword Technique and the later-drawn Foundation Establishment Technique, Nine Heavens Sword Technique. These continuously steered him further down the path of the sword.

Moreover, its name, "Cheng Sky Sword," hinted at a connection to the Nine Heavens Sword Technique.

Back in the ruins, he had attempted that sword technique but found the Fu Yao magic sword, due to its grade, completely incapable of withstanding the power of the Nine Heavens Sword Technique. This limitation drastically curbed the technique’s explosive potential.

But it was understandable. After all, that technique originated from ancient times.

Now, possessing a new magical sword, the unknown was its grade.

Zhou Luo shifted his gaze towards the sword icon within the backpack.

[Cheng Sky Sword]

[Grade: Upper Grade Foundation Establishment]

[Description: The sword once wielded by a powerful being in ancient times. It inherently possesses the Chengtian’s might. When used in concert with the Nine Heavens Sword Technique, it can unleash power many times greater than that of an upper-grade Foundation Establishment technique itself…]

Reading the sword’s description, Zhou Luo’s eyes widened, profound excitement swelling within him.

Indeed! The Cheng Sky Sword was intrinsically linked to the Nine Heavens Sword Technique. Furthermore, their combined potential seemed even more formidable than he had imagined.

It truly deserved its legacy as an ancient technique. The Nine Heavens Sword Technique was clearly far more potent than its surface classification as a Foundation Establishment Lower Grade technique suggested.

This just might allow him, wielding this upper-grade Foundation Establishment magical artifact, to unleash power rivaling that of a mid-grade Foundation Establishment technique!

A surge of anticipation welled up within Zhou Luo.

However, this wasn’t the time for testing. He resolved to thoroughly test it when time permitted later on.

After obtaining this Upper Grade Foundation Establishment magic sword, Zhou Luo felt somewhat more confident about heading to Jin Yun Domain.

Of course, everything depended on whether Wan Gu Sect would truly bring Yao Wu back to the Immortal Sect.

These days, watching her constantly growing daughter, Yao Wu finally made up her mind to go and see the sect.

Women are inherently soft-hearted, but motherhood makes them strong-willed.

Yao Wu had always been well-protected, so participating in the sect’s scheming struggles posed a significant challenge for her.

But she had mentally prepared herself, especially since learning that her husband would accompany her, which granted her immense courage.

On this day, Hong Han finally sent someone to deliver the message.

The elder from Wan Gu Sect had arrived at Qinyuan City.

Zhou Luo brought Yao Wu along and personally went to Hong Han’s shop.

In that shop’s backyard, he met the senior from Wan Gu Sect.

It was a middle-aged man, with a slender yet powerfully agile build, as if every bone held ancient power.

His face was deeply lined, with obsidian-like eyes that seemed to pierce the secrets of the heart, and the corners carved by time’s marks.

When those eyes landed on Zhou Luo, he felt an aura as vast and imposing as the sea descend, no different from when he had met Master Xuanlong.

This person was also a Golden Core master.

This master dressed plainly, wearing a simple black robe embroidered with intricate totems that shimmered with an eerie glow under faint light, and around his waist was a sturdy leather belt hung with various Gu artifacts—some delicate and small, others grand and ancient—all emanating a chilling aura.

This aura made even Zhou Luo, a First Level top-grade Gu master, tremble inside.

He was absolutely certain that the Gu insects inside those artifacts were all Second Level or higher.

"Master Ling An, this is Zhou Luo and Yao Wu," Hong Han said respectfully from the side, introducing them in a low voice.

This Golden Core master was named Chen Mo, with the Dao title Ling An, and he was generally addressed as Master Ling An.

In the world of cultivation, upon reaching the Golden Core stage, one typically had an exclusive Dao title.

This made it easier for others to show respect without risking offense from using personal names.

Master Ling An nodded faintly and fixed his gaze on Yao Wu: "Are you Zhu Wushi’s disciple?"

His deep-set eyes were like the ocean, shimmering with a glimmer of light, as if he could see right through her.

Following these words, Yao Wu honestly recounted how she had met her master and followed him to the Immortal City.

She had told Hong Han these things before, so he must have investigated.

After all, she and her master weren’t obscure figures in the Immortal City then; a little inquiry would prove her words true.

After listening, Master Ling An calmly said, "I understand. Then, come with me back to Wan Gu Sect."

On the way here, he had already confirmed the truth; his main purpose in coming was to take her back.

Hearing these words, a flash of complex emotions crossed Yao Wu’s beautiful eyes. She lowered her head and whispered, "Master, can I bring my husband and daughter back to the Immortal Sect with us?"

"Hmm?" Master Ling An murmured, seeming somewhat displeased.

He had come only to take Yao Wu back; others couldn’t be brought along, and since she was going for cultivation, bringing family would only hinder her progress.

Seeing his displeasure, Zhou Luo hastily cupped his hands in a bow. "Master, our daughter has been raised by Yao Wu since childhood, so she can be considered her disciple. Also, the child has notable talent; you’ll see for yourself then."

"As for me, I am merely concerned for my wife and daughter to accompany them and see things settled, and I will leave immediately once they are secure."

"Moreover, I need to visit the Biquan True Sect in Jin Yun Domain this time, so we can travel together."

Hearing this, Master Ling An raised his eyes and asked solemnly, "What is your relationship with the Biquan True Sect?"

"I am an old friend with one of the sect’s disciples, and this is a good time to visit," Zhou Luo replied respectfully.

Master Ling An looked deeply at him.

Regarding Zhou Luo’s background, Hong Han had described it in the message.

Now it seemed he had some capabilities.

Then, relenting, he said.

"Let me see that child."