Chapter 574

Chapter 574: The Dragon Hidden in the Abyss (Part 1)

“This is what Master asked me to give you before his closed-door cultivation.”

In front of the Dao Palace, Cao Hóng Zhì handed Wang Chen a storage bag entwined with golden threads. “He said there are things inside that you need to help you cultivate properly and not stray from the right path.”

As the chief disciple of the Changhe Sect, a trace of barely noticeable envy flickered in his eyes.

Being the closest person to Changhe Zhenren, Cao Hóng Zhì understood very well how much his master valued his junior brother!

His master had once told him that Wang Chen had great fortune; as long as he didn’t suffer any setbacks, he was very likely to succeed in forming a dan and entering a fetus.

Cao Hóng Zhì knew his master was hinting at him.

After all, with his talent and aptitude, it was very difficult for him to condense elixirs. Despite being at a higher cultivation level than Wang Chen now, he might have to rely on Wang Chen’s support in the future.

Establishing good relations now would make it easier to communicate later!

“Thank you, Senior Brother.”

Wang Chen accepted the storage bag. “Does Master have any other instructions?”

“None.”

Cao Hóng Zhì shook his head. “If there were, they should all be in there.”

After returning to Listening to the Waves Manor with the storage bag, Wang Chen opened it, eager to see what Changhe Zhenren had left for him.

As he suspected, this storage bag contained various materials for refining treasures.

Both the quantity and quality were quite impressive!

A Golden Core true master’s collection was indeed extraordinary. Wang Chen was deeply touched that his master had taken so many heavenly materials and treasures for him to choose from.

In addition to the large quantity of materials, there was also a letter inside.

It was a recommendation letter.

To refine his life treasure, besides spending a substantial amount through Wanbao Pavilion or the Four Seas Trading Association, he could also ask the sect’s weapon refining masters for assistance.

If given a choice, sect disciples would not easily hand over their life treasures to outsiders for crafting.

The weapon refining masters within their own sect were undoubtedly much more reliable.

However, Golden Core level weapon refining masters in the West Sea Sect were as rare as phoenix feathers, and they were burdened with many sect tasks. To ask them for help, one had to wait in line.

Typically, waiting three to five years was perfectly normal!

Wang Chen had specifically done some research on this earlier, so he had a rough understanding of the situation.

Changhe Zhenren knew this even better, which was why he prepared this recommendation letter for Wang Chen, so he could ask one of the sect’s weapon refining masters for a favor to cut in line.

This was truly a thoughtful gesture!

Wang Chen stored the letter in his Xumi Ring.

He could only appreciate his master’s kindness for now since he still planned to use the Life Creation Cauldron to refine it himself.

Handing his life treasure over to someone else, even if it was a master from his own sect, couldn’t guarantee that there wouldn’t be issues.

And although Little Cauldron was a bit greedy, it wouldn’t leave any “backdoors” in the treasure.

It simply didn’t have that kind of concept!

Entering the quiet room housing the Life Creation Cauldron, Wang Chen summoned Little Cauldron and laid out all the materials from his storage bag for selection.

He had already entrusted the Cauldron Spirit with the details of the Longyuan Sword.

Despite the Longyuan Sword being a high-rank treasure, the Life Creation Cauldron was fully capable of refining it, provided all necessary materials were at hand.

Without hesitation, Little Cauldron swiftly selected a large assortment of materials.

Wang Chen, wary of its reliability, meticulously reviewed each item.

Changhe Zhenren had supplied an abundance of materials, some of which were heavenly materials and treasures not required for the flying sword’s creation. Wang Chen intended to return these surplus items later.

Moreover, he only took what was necessary, adhering strictly to the required quantities.

Even though these materials could fetch a fortune in spirit stones, Wang Chen harbored no greed.

He adhered to the principle of taking only what was needed!

The Longyuan Sword required a total of thirty-seven different materials, including heavenly meteorite iron, ten-thousand-year mysterious iron ore, Five Element essence, star sand, wind copper, and refined gold, among others.

The extensive list of precious materials was a reflection of Wang Chen’s high standards for his life treasure flying sword.

Balance was key!

Although Wang Chen had chosen the flying sword as his life treasure, he had no aspirations of becoming a sword cultivator.

The way of the sword cultivator is rigid and sharp, often leading to extremism.

Had Wang Chen been a dedicated sword cultivator, his life treasure flying sword would have been honed to its utmost sharpness, maximizing its offensive capabilities.

A single strike would determine life or death!

However, such a sword path did not align with Wang Chen’s temperament or his primary cultivation technique.

Currently at the fifth layer of the Purple Palace, Wang Chen’s cultivation level was approaching the advanced stage of the Preheaven Five Element Technique, resulting in a more balanced mana attribute compared to his Qi Training days.

Previously dominant in fire, Wang Chen now found the fire attribute’s advantage significantly diminished.

Therefore, the Longyuan Sword did not need to emphasize enhancements for Fire Attribute spells; it required a harmonious balance of all five elements.

This imposed even greater demands on the treasure itself.

The sharpness of metal, the vitality of wood, the fluidity of water, the intensity of fire, and the solidity of earth…

Every aspect had to be meticulously addressed!

Moreover, Wang Chen had an additional high expectation for the Longyuan Sword.

This Treasure Flying Sword must be capable of upgrading, with the potential to evolve into a fourth or even fifth level Renowned Spiritual Treasure, growing alongside Wang Chen.

These lofty requirements naturally escalated the cost of refining the Longyuan Sword to an extraordinary level.

Little Cauldron’s selection barely covered half of the necessary materials.

For the remainder, Wang Chen had to exchange his contribution points at the Merit department.

The West Sea Sect, true to its status as the premier sect in the Mountain-Sea Realm, possessed unimaginable resources. All desired materials were available for exchange, albeit at a steep cost in contribution points.

Particularly, void stardust was priced at ten contribution points per grain.

Wang Chen exchanged for five thousand grains, which collectively were no larger than a spirit pill, costing him fifty thousand contribution points!

Yet, this material was indispensable, crucial for the treasure’s growth potential.

No matter the cost, Wang Chen was determined to acquire it.

Thankfully, his significant achievements in the Underworld Realm had earned him a reward of one hundred thousand contribution points, without which he could not have afforded such expenses.

Even so, after securing all the materials, only a few thousand contribution points remained from Wang Chen’s hard-earned sect achievements.

“This treasure is now in your hands,”

Wang Chen declared solemnly to Little Cauldron after assembling all the materials. “Succeed in refining it, and I will reward you with one hundred Upper Spirits. Fail, and…”

He gave the Cauldron Spirit a meaningful glance.

Wang Chen preferred not to resort to threats, but Little Cauldron was prone to complacency without some form of pressure.

“Master, you need not worry!”

Little Cauldron responded with a grin, shaking its head. “Little Cauldron promises to flawlessly refine your life treasure flying sword.”

“Just wait and see!”

Eager to begin, it leapt into the Life Creation Cauldron, and the heavy lid sealed shut automatically.

The precious cauldron vibrated intensely, emitting a crimson glow.

The refining of the treasure had officially commenced!