Chapter 396
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Chapter 396: Taking Action
"Frost Wolf Beast King, the Thousand-Patterned Umbrella is a celestial tool of my Moon Fox Clan. Are you trying to start a war between our clans?" the Moon Fox Beast King said sharply.
The Frost Wolf Clan was strong, but not strong enough to easily overpower the Moon Fox Clan. If a fight broke out, it was anyone’s guess who would win.
Just then, the Thousand-Patterned Umbrella began to shake, as if it sensed the presence of the four beast kings and wanted to escape.
"Enough talk. Before the master craftsman arrives, let’s work together to suppress this celestial tool," one of them said.
"Whoever gets this celestial tool can use it to break through the human race’s Steel Wall. Now is not the time for infighting," said a purple mouse phantom, its eyes gleaming with a strange light.
"Hmph, the Thousand-Patterned Umbrella is my clan’s celestial tool. Once we have it, it will unleash immense power. I hope none of you cause trouble," the Moon Fox Beast King said.
"After this is done, my clan will offer ten artifacts and a share of the benefits from the human race’s Steel Wall," the Moon Fox Beast King added, looking around.
"I want four artifacts and your help with the celestial tool for three attacks," said the Earth Bear phantom.
"Agreed," the Moon Fox Beast King nodded.
"My terms are the same as the Earth Bear’s, and my clan will provide a master craftsman to help you subdue the celestial tool," the mouse phantom said.
"Agreed," the Moon Fox Beast King replied after a moment’s thought.
The three beast kings then turned to the Frost Wolf Beast King, waiting for his response.
"My clan wants half of the benefits from the Steel Wall," the Frost Wolf Beast King said.
"I need your clan’s master craftsman to help suppress the celestial tool," the Moon Fox Beast King said, a hint of frustration in her eyes.
"Four master craftsmen aren’t enough?" the Frost Wolf Beast King asked coldly.
"Our clan has another master craftsman working on an important artifact."
"Fine," the Frost Wolf Beast King nodded.
Xu Fan listened to their conversation clearly through his listening device.
"It takes four master craftsmen to suppress one celestial tool? This is perfect!" Xu Fan said, thinking he could easily subdue an ownerless celestial tool by himself.
"Unless a celestial tool has been bound to a master by an artifact great master during its creation, a wild celestial tool can’t be subdued by just one master craftsman."
"Not everyone is as talented as you," the first clone said beside Xu Fan.
At that moment, Xu Fan was controlling a puppet along with Spirit Cut and two other human race elders, keeping an eye on the fake celestial tool.
The two human race elders looked excited because Xu Fan had promised them that if they helped him capture the beast clan’s master craftsmen, he would craft a custom artifact for them.
Custom artifacts for the Great Ascension stage were no ordinary items.
"Grand Elder, when do we make our move?" Respected Elder Hu Xiao asked respectfully. Finding a master craftsman willing to create an artifact for them was a stroke of luck.
As for using force, Respected Elder Hu Xiao couldn’t help but glance at Spirit Cut beside Xu Fan.
Feeling the bloodlust radiating from Spirit Cut, Respected Elder Hu Xiao thought Spirit Cut could easily handle both him and Respected Elder Ling Xiu.
"Respected Elder Hu Xiao, is there something you need?" Spirit Cut asked, noticing the look.
"Ha, nothing much. I was just thinking about how we’ll divide those four beast kings once the fight starts," Respected Elder Hu Xiao said with a nervous laugh.
"Simple. I’ll take the two strongest, and you can each handle one of the others," Respected Elder Spirit Cut said. He had come prepared with plenty of tools for this fight.
"Alright."
An hour later, the master craftsmen from the three clans arrived. Except for the two master craftsmen from the Moon Fox Clan, the master craftsmen from the Wood Mouse Clan and the Frost Wolf Clan were from obscure small clans.
"Iron Mischief Monkey, I can’t believe that clan hasn’t gone extinct," Xu Fan sighed, recalling the Puppet Base in that desolate land and wondering how it had developed since.
At that moment, the master craftsmen on the screen were working together to decipher the celestial script formation within the celestial tool. They needed to crack the core position to allow it to recognize its master.
"Grand Elder, shall we take action?" Spirit Cut asked.
Xu Fan listened to the discussions of the four beast clan master craftsmen and replied, "They want to decipher that disguise celestial script formation, and it will take at least three days."
"Let’s lie in ambush on the outskirts and strike at the last moment," Xu Fan suggested after some thought.
At that time, the four beast kings would certainly be focused on the celestial tool, making it the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack.
Under the spiritual boat crafted by the first clone, they quickly reached their destination.
"Your name is Little Iron," Xu Fan asked with interest.
"Yes, Master."
"From now on, the Star Ship in the sect will be assisted by you."
"Thank you, Master," Little Iron replied, sounding somewhat surprised and trying to please Xu Fan.
Hearing Little Iron’s voice, Xu Fan turned to the first clone and said, "What character did you add?"
"Mysteriously charming," the first clone replied lightly, as he found the character interesting.
"This personality…"
"Do you feel like I’m hinting at something?" Xu Fan frowned slightly.
"Are you mysteriously charming?" the first clone asked.
"Of course not."
"Then it’s settled."
"……….."
"Let’s continue to lie in ambush," Xu Fan said, not wanting to talk any further with the first clone.
Xu Fan, along with his clone and the three elders, quietly watched the scenes on the light curtain.
The master craftsmen were still excitedly attempting to crack the celestial script formation surrounding the celestial tool because such an opportunity was rare.
Three days later, just as the four master craftsmen were about to break through the celestial script formation, the four beast kings were fully focused on the Thousand-Patterned Umbrella, their eyes locked on it, missing nothing else.
"Prepare, there’s only fifteen minutes left," Xu Fan said, a strange light shimmering in his eyes.
After today, the Hidden Spirit Sect would have six master craftsmen, not counting himself and his clone, making it easier to craft whatever they desired.
At that moment, a powerful aura began to coalesce around the four human race elders, with a blood sea phantom appearing behind Spirit Cut.
"Illusionary Void Formation, activate."
A wave emanating from the celestial tool began to take shape, enveloping all the beasts.
The three human race elders also used the formation to appear hundreds of meters away, a distance easily within reach for the Great Respected Elder.
Just as the expressions of the four master craftsmen grew more excited and the celestial script formation was about to be broken, a massive wave of blood surged toward the four beast clan master craftsmen.
"This is bad; it’s the human race elders!!"
"Quick, seize the celestial tool!!"
A massive white tail instantly swept the Thousand-Patterned Umbrella away, and the four beast kings appeared from four directions, their eyes coldly fixed on Spirit Cut.
"Bring the other two human race elders out as well," the Frost Wolf declared, eyes filled with icy flames as he stared at Spirit Cut.
Two figures appeared next to Spirit Cut; it was Respected Elder Hu Xiao and Respected Elder Ling Xiu.
