Chapter 317
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Chapter 317: Everyone: You Have a Good Master
“…I am still far from my goal. This battle has already reached my limit. I underestimated the Dream Marsh; I should have prepared a stronger True Gold Spiritual Artifact in advance. If I had done that, this battle would have been much easier.”
Awaken the Dao Artifact?
Yun Ye could only smile and skillfully change the subject.
It was impossible for him to awaken the Cloud Heavenly Dao Artifact. This meant he could never become a core member of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect.
“There are too few True Gold Spiritual Artifacts. Even the Chiefs possess only a small number of True Gold Spiritual Artifacts, and their prices are enough to make one feel intimidated.”
Wen Shu wiped the sword blade, separating the two magical treasures, and took out the True Gold hairpin, which she then reinserted into her hair.
As the second True Disciple, she felt a sense of ‘intimidation.’ The price of True Gold was, understandably, astonishing.
Yun Ye was aware of this situation. He had obtained a few pieces of True Gold from the Xiang Family, so he had specifically looked up the exact effects and prices of True Gold.
The results all told Yun Ye that True Gold was a resource exclusively used by the higher-ups of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect, and it was not allowed to be released.
Perhaps there were a few transactions of True Gold outside the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect, but within the sect, only Summit Masters were qualified to purchase True Gold.
Otherwise, one could only rely on gifts from elders; Wen Shu’s True Gold hairpin was obtained this way.
So, how much True Gold is needed to forge a pure True Gold Treasure?
1,000 kilograms!
One thousand kilograms—that’s the annual production of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect, and that’s during successful mining; often, the yield in ten years doesn’t reach that amount.
It is precisely because True Gold production is scarce that the Dream Marsh Spirit Sect can stand on equal footing with the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect. Otherwise, with the killing power of pure True Gold Treasures against demons, the Dream Marsh Spirit Sect would never have today’s influence.
True Gold Weapons do not differentiate between magical treasures and treasures; they rely solely on their intrinsic power to inflict damage. Once summoned, the Great Disaster monsters would evaporate in an instant, causing no ripples.
While they may not be capable of slaying the Chaotic Demons instantly, they can still provide special offense. For Yun Ye, killing the Woman in Red with a single strike would be completely feasible.
Similarly, if such weapons are given to the Chiefs and System Masters, they could easily slay ordinary Chaotic Demons, closing the gap between humans and monsters.
True Gold Weapons are truly the natural enemy of the Dream Marsh Spirit Sect.
Even though the demons they control would experience a diminishing effect from True Gold, it still positions them as a formidable foe!
Because of this, the Dream Marsh Spirit Sect strictly regulates True Gold and forcibly seizes all True Gold that falls within their sights to prevent aiding their enemies.
Moreover, although True Gold Weapons possess immense killing power, their material strength is not high.
In intense battles, damage is inevitable, further depleting the True Gold reserves, leading to its status as a rare strategic resource.
The Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect does not actually have a large stockpile; pure True Gold Weapons are even rarer. The vast majority of cultivators can only augment their power against demons by using a few taels of True Gold, and it is impossible to create all weapons from pure True Gold.
Even if Yun Ye were to account for his contributions in slaying the Chief and obtaining the Dao Artifact, acquiring dozens of pounds of True Gold would be a blessing.
With this True Gold, he could likely forge a small Spiritual Artifact; he didn’t need to make a hairpin-sized True Gold Weapon like Wen Shu did, which would only be used when necessary.
“Xiang Ying…”
As everyone cleaned the battlefield, preparing to return to the node, a vague voice suddenly echoed, causing everyone to pause and glance around.
There was no one present!
“Xiang Ying, did you hear that? Just now, someone shouted your name! Don’t respond; it could be a trick from the enemy, and that would be troublesome!”
Ling Xu said seriously.
“…”
Yun Ye nodded.
But soon, the entire area fluctuated between light and dark, and in a brief moment, sparks flew, revealing a flickering shadow.
It was a figure in white robes, exuding a vast aura, appearing with its back to everyone as the Dao Artifact in the sky responded to it.
A spatial projection?
Upon seeing this figure, everyone gasped and lowered their heads in respect: “We greet Elder Qushuang (Master).”
“You killed the Woman in Red; well done, but this is very risky—”
“I entrusted you with Talismans, not for you to keep them safe; call for me directly next time. Remember, you are my disciple, Qushuang!”
Lan Wuyin said calmly, but everyone felt an overwhelming dominance emanating from him.
“Yes, thank you, Master!”
With this acknowledgment, how could Yun Ye miss this opportunity?
If used well, he could definitely create a spectacular scene!
“Just understand this: Did you know that the Woman in Red had experienced a great battle before this and could no longer use her True Form Divine Ability?”
“If she were at her peak, you wouldn’t even have the chance to use the Talismans.”
The figure in white waved their hand, and the frozen corpse of the Woman in Red shattered.
Everyone suddenly heard a piercing wail.
“Curse!”
Everyone turned pale; was this something birthed from the Dark Bridal Gown before its death?
If they hadn’t paid attention and left directly, they would probably regret it for life. The curse condensed by the Chaotic Demons before death was terrifying just to imagine!
“I have cleared the curse. Your only remaining task is to guard the node… I believe no enemies will come.”
Lan Wuyin turned around, but no one dared to lift their heads.
“Master, what happened? Why did the Demon Sect detect our landing here early?”
Yun Ye asked, keeping his head lowered.
“An unexpected situation arose; perhaps the transmission waves were captured. Most nodes have ambushes, but few have been dealt with by supreme geniuses. The situation isn’t too dire.”
Lan Wuyin shook his head slightly, perplexed; he didn’t feel that the Dream Marsh Spirit Sect could break the Nine Lives Spirit Law, yet reality proved otherwise, leaving him speechless.
Whether by luck or true strength, they could only stand firm against calamity.
“Do you need me to assist?”
Yun Ye asked.
“There’s no need; just guard the Wind Node.”
Lan Wuyin declined directly; a Mystic Realm battle could occur, and Yun Ye hadn’t yet advanced to the law realms, making it too dangerous. Killing the Woman in Red didn’t mean he could face the Mystic Realm without fear.
“Understood.”
Yun Ye didn’t express too much and accepted immediately.
“Xiang Ying, you should know that fate doesn’t always stand on the same side. There will be times when one feels powerless; don’t hesitate to rely on me, your Master.”
The spatial projection flickered.
With that, Lan Wuyin left.
Only after several seconds did everyone finally lift their heads simultaneously, looking at Yun Ye with envy in their eyes.
“Xiang Ying, you truly deserve to be the peerless genius who can confront the supreme. Elder Qushuang values you so much, allowing you to call for help at any time!”
“However, Elder Qushuang was right; luck will not always be on our side. It’s a miracle that we lost only one person while killing the Woman in Red; don’t take risks next time.”
Everyone expressed their admiration.
Yun Ye enjoyed the treatment of an heir.
No wonder Qushuang’s disciples never meet untimely ends; they can sweep through all enemies and achieve their own legends.
With such a Master, if one cannot succeed, they might as well take their own life.
They, as outsiders, could only pity their misfortune and be angry for their lack of ambition!
“…”
In response, Yun Ye could only smile.
Setting aside what kind of Master he had, was he truly taking a risk by battling the Woman in Red?
To find the Woman in Red before Ling Xu, mere luck could not achieve it.
While the Nine Lives Spirit Law Classics might not accurately predict the future, they could reveal things similar to calamity energy. Before setting out, Yun Ye saw the black energy above their heads, a sign of impending doom. Thus, he remained vigilant and constantly monitored for anomalies.
And because of this, he was the first to discover the Woman in Red, rather than the two great cultivators within the team.
