Chapter 201

Chapter 201: Devouring Heaven Chaos Halberd

"How’s this possible?" Fang Lie blurted out. "Just materials being more valuable than Ninth-Rank Treasures?"

"Materials have grades too," the old bird clucked. "This primordial stuff predates creation itself – we call it innate divine materials. Though this particular wisp got diluted by common materials over eons, degrading it to half-step Ninth-Rank. Even so, Mo Ancestor himself failed to obtain such rarity during his lifetime."

"But," the bird’s feathers ruffled with importance, "he theorized combining this Breath of Chaos with your Nirvana fire nascent fetus could forge an extraordinary life treasure."

"Chaos devours all, while Nirvana purges impurities through fiery reincarnation." The old bird’s eyes gleamed. "Tempered with Original Essence Blood, they’d birth a weapon that endlessly consumes, refines, and grows. Starting weak, but limitless in potential – surpassing Ninth-Rank isn’t impossible!"

"Truly?" Fang Lie’s eyes widened.

"In theory. Mo Ancestor never tested it." The bird shrugged. "You’re strong enough to craft life-bound treasures now. That sentient Pill Furnace’s your only decent option, but alchemy tools make poor weapons."

"Exactly! Useless in fights, that dumb furnace!" Fang Lie groaned.

"Then try Mo’s design. Even partial success beats ordinary treasures."

After brief contemplation, Fang Lie nodded firmly. "Let’s trust our ancestors’ wisdom!"

"Good!" The bird hopped excitedly. "To the Cycle of Fire – this refinement’s beyond your skill."

As Fang Lie reached the Ancestral Hall’s fiery core, the old bird stood ready upon Benevolence Token. "Great Wilderness Stone first. Then three Third Eye Blood drops, ten heart blood, one tongue-tip blood."

Handing over the stone, Fang Lie asked, "What form will it take?"

"Your choice – blade, spear, halberd…"

"A Mechanical Cannon! My family’s specialty!"

"Wasteful!" The bird pecked the air. "Chaos Divine Lightning already grants ranged attacks. Choose melee – ever seen cannon brawling?"

"Fangtian Huaji then! Looks imposing."

Nodding, the bird unleashed Benevolence Token’s radiant beam. The Great Wilderness Stone disintegrated as Fang Lie’s blood essence floated midair.

Nirvana fire nascent fetus materialized – infant phantom exhaling sacred flames to fuse stone dust with crimson droplets.

"Third Eye Blood for spearhead!" The bird decreed. A palm-sized halberd tip crystallized, razor-sharp.

"Heart blood forms unbreakable shaft!" Gray metal coalesced beneath the blade.

"Tongue-blood becomes Taotie!" Divine Beast relief emerged at the joint, maw gaping beneath the lethal edge.

"Now!" The old bird thrust the completed halberd forward. "Brand it with your Soul Imprint – make it truly life-bound!"

"Yes, sir!" Fang Lie didn’t hesitate. He immediately began executing the mysterious secret techniques taught by the old bird.

After toiling for several hours, the task was finally completed.

The result in Fang Lie’s hand was a three-foot-long halberd adorned with Taotie carvings. The gray-black weapon looked ancient and crude, resembling primitive stone tools more than a lethal weapon.

Even Fang Lie sensed the treasure’s modest power, comparable at best to his Chifeng Sword.

Though it qualified as a top-grade fourth-rank treasure, using Seventh-rank materials from the Great Wilderness Stone made this outcome seem underwhelming.

Fang Lie grimaced. "Using Seventh-rank materials to make Fourth-tier Magical Items feels wasteful."

"Fool!" The old bird scoffed. "This treasure can ascend ranks indefinitely! How dare you compare it to common Fourth-tier items?"

"How does it advance then?"

"The Taotie carvings aren’t decorative. Command it to devour treasures. The Breath of Chaos assimilates them while Nirvana fire purifies impurities. More consumed treasures mean faster advancement."

"A bottomless pit!" Fang Lie groaned. "How many treasures to reach Ninth-Rank?"

"Countless." The old bird warned, "Stick to Fire-element Treasures. Other elements might harm it due to attribute conflicts."

"Understood. What abilities does it have?"

"Two current divine skills. The Minor Formless Chaos Divine Lightning strikes anywhere within your divine sense’s range, bypassing Five Elements defenses with silent, devouring attacks."

"Interesting! The second skill?"

"Taotie’s Devour works mid-battle. Imagine swallowing enemies’ treasures as they attack!"

"Any limitations?"

"It can gulp even Ninth-Rank Treasures nearby. But overpowered items might escape and damage it temporarily. No worries though – Nirvana fire mends all damage, restoring it completely."

"So it shares my undying nature?"

"Precisely why Mo Ancestor prized it! Test its powers in battle. Remember its name – Devouring Heaven Chaos Halberd."

"Noted. I must leave – Mo Wanfang likely has news."

As Fang Lie returned home, he gaped at the three-mile-wide temple complex outside his spiritual mansion. The central hall towered two hundred zhang high, with hundreds of Cultivators completing final preparations.

Spotting Fang Huo, Fang Lie praised, "Impressive recruitment!"

"Most volunteered to thank you for expelling Gentle Breeze Tower’s manager," Fang Huo replied. "Immortal Mo Wanfang awaits inside."

After instructing Fang Huo to monitor progress, Fang Lie activated the Teleportation Passages to his main hall.

Mo Wanfang sat anxiously inside. When others withdrew, he erected a sound barrier. "I’ll disclose your brother’s attack details if you swear secrecy!"

"My lips are sealed."

Mo Wanfang sighed bitterly. "Never thought I’d become your errand boy!"

Fang Lie grinned, pointing at the exit. "The door’s right there. Don’t let it hit you."