Chapter 334

Chapter 334: New Life-Bound Treasure

"But even you couldn’t withstand that pressure. Making Fang Lie bear it instead? Isn’t this… too cruel?" Mo Wanfang asked hesitantly.

"What’s there to fear? Fang Lie possesses an undying nature. Moreover, he’s a Junior. Do you truly believe that old fossil Sword God would personally intervene? If he dares, the Benevolence Token’s item spirit alone could annihilate him without me lifting a finger!" Mo Qianxun chuckled. "Frankly, it’s time those stubborn old men tasted the frustration I once endured. When Fang Lie’s father died, I demanded justice, but they dismissed it as ‘conflict among Juniors’—leaving me too ashamed to act directly. Heh, how the tides have turned! Now it’s my turn to watch their humiliation!"

"What outcome do you foresee?" Mo Wanfang pressed eagerly.

"That depends entirely on Fang Lie!" Mo Qianxun replied. "My sources say the West Kunlun elders remain indecisive, but East Kunlun has lost patience. Tianhezi will soon arrive. I’m eager to witness how that old fox plans to reclaim the White Dragon Divine Sword from Fang Lie!"

"Tianhezi?" Mo Wanfang blinked. "Wielder of the Heavenly River Divine Sword, a late-stage Thunder Tribulation Cultivator, leader of East Kunlun’s Battle Hall—his status is considerable. Why send him?"

"He’s Bailongzi’s Master," Mo Qianxun explained. "After Bailongzi lost the White Dragon Divine Sword, East Kunlun erupted in condemnation. Some Elders even demanded he remain dead rather than waste revival resources! Tianhezi fought bitterly to resurrect his disciple. Though successful, Bailongzi lost his Core Inner Gate Disciple status and faces five centuries’ confinement."

"Five hundred years? That’s a living death!" Mo Wanfang gasped. "Better to stay dead than squander revival resources!"

"Precisely! Tianhezi clashed fiercely with the Elders until Sword God intervened. He ordered Tianhezi to retrieve the White Dragon Divine Sword from Mo Sect headquarters. The lighter the cost of recovery, the lesser Bailongzi’s punishment. Reclaim it freely, and Bailongzi might even regain his Core Inner Gate Disciple status!" Mo Qianxun smirked. "As Tianhezi’s sole Successor, he’ll move heaven and earth to save his disciple."

"What difference does it make?" Mo Wanfang snorted. "Fang Lie burns with revenge for his father’s murder. His temper outmatches even his father’s—he’ll never surrender the sword willingly. Tianhezi’s strength means nothing here. Beneath the Benevolence Token’s protection at Mo Sect headquarters, Fang Lie stands invincible!"

"Exactly! Even I can’t touch him here, let alone outsiders." Mo Qianxun grinned. "We need only enjoy the spectacle."

"Yet Fang Lie rendered monumental service during the Grand Banquet by the Sea and Sky—especially donating 100,000 Nascent Soul-level spirit pills for the Black Tortoise Seal acquisition. Such merit demands recognition," Mo Wanfang noted.

"Handle it by the book," Mo Qianxun decided. "Purchase his pills at market price using sect materials, plus generous contribution points as labor fees. For now, we maintain favorable relations."

"Understood." Mo Wanfang nodded. "Regarding his request for an Eighth-rank Treasure to prepare for Lost Forest—"

"He sought it for protection, but that Eighth-rank earth’s magnetic force puppet suffices now." Mo Qianxun waved dismissively. "Inform him we’ll reserve Lanyun’s first perfect resurrection divine skill—but only upon demonstrated capability will he receive the Eighth-rank Treasure. No advance payments!"

"Clear enough." Mo Wanfang rose to depart.

The next morning, before Mo Wanfang could summon Fang Lie, the youth’s meeting request arrived. With a faint smile, Mo Wanfang flew to the appointed mountain pavilion.

Fang Lie awaited amidst the scenic peaks.

"Scarcely days apart, yet your exploits grow!" Mo Wanfang greeted. "Slaying two Core Inner Gate Disciples in one day at the Grand Banquet by the Sea and Sky—such fearsome momentum!"

"Merely passing time." Fang Lie feigned modesty.

Mo Wanfang rolled his eyes. "Passing time? Had you exerted yourself, would any have survived the banquet?"

"Surely I’d spare a few." Fang Lie’s grin widened.

"Outrageous." Mo Wanfang sighed. "You’re beyond our control now—the sect won’t interfere in external affairs. But heed this warning: Tianhezi approaches."

"Who’s Tianhezi?"

"Bailongzi’s Master. Wields the Heavenly River Divine Sword, commands East Kunlun’s Battle Hall, late-stage Thunder Tribulation Cultivator." Mo Wanfang’s smile turned wry. "A formidable opponent."

"Here to beg for the White Dragon Divine Sword?" Fang Lie sneered. "How pathetic."

"They’ll feign propriety—no outright demands. But as ancestral heritage, they’ll negotiate its return." Mo Wanfang cautioned, "Officially, the sect remains neutral. This matter rests entirely with you."

"Neutral?!" Fang Lie roared. "You’d abandon me to bullies?"

"Don’t be absurd!" Mo Wanfang chided. "The sword is your personal trophy—sect involvement would be improper. Should Tianhezi overstep, we’ll intervene. But he likely won’t dare extremes here."

"Good enough." Fang Lie smirked. "I’ll manage."

"Lastly," Mo Wanfang added, "your Grand Banquet contributions earn rewards. For the Black Tortoise Seal pills: sect-provided materials, market-rate payment, plus contribution points as commission."

"Not bad, not bad!" Fang Lie nodded, then smiled and said, "I plan to sell your resurrection divine skill. Do you want it?"

"Cash on delivery!" Mo Wanfang laughed and said, "We can make a reservation, but don’t expect to get it early!"

"Then you need to give a deposit, right?" Fang Lie said unhappily.

"With your worth? You still care about that little bit?" Mo Wanfang shouted. "If you’re a real man, don’t be so petty!"

"Who is being petty here?" Fang Lie said angrily.

"Alright, alright, let’s leave it at that. I’m leaving!" Mo Wanfang said, trying to walk away.

Fang Lie quickly stopped him and said, "Wait a minute, I have a list for you to check!"

Saying this, Fang Lie copied the list given by the old bird onto the Jade Slip and handed it to him.

Actually, Fang Lie had gotten up early today to gather materials, but these materials were too advanced and were not available in Gentle Breeze Tower’s Baibao Zhai. Out of options, he had no choice but to seek Mo Wanfang’s help.

Mo Wanfang looked at the list and said, "We have everything in the warehouses. If you want them, you need to use contribution points!"

"How many do I need?" Fang Lie asked.

"At least ten million, right?" Mo Wanfang replied. "Do you have that?"

"Of course not!" Fang Lie shouted. "I don’t care; if you don’t give a deposit, you have to let me buy on credit. Anyway, once I finish refining that batch of spirit pills for the purchase of the Black Tortoise Seal, I’ll definitely have enough to pay you back!"

"Mm~" Mo Wanfang thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I’ll take charge of this. Consider it a reward for your major merits this time. Come with me to the warehouse to get the items!"

"Great!" Fang Lie agreed and eagerly followed Mo Wanfang.

Half a day later, Fang Lie, filled with excitement, obtained all the materials and returned home, immediately entering closed-door training.

Such powerful treasures would definitely be beyond the capabilities of Fang Lie’s current cultivation, but they posed no problem for the old bird.

Although Fang Lie was not a formal Benevolence Token Lord, as a candidate Token Lord, he still enjoyed some privileges, one of which was that with his own gathered materials, the old bird could assist him in refining his life-bound treasure.

Of course, to train the younger generation, he had to gather the materials himself, limited to refining his life-bound treasure, so Fang Lie couldn’t expect to have the old bird help him refine a vast amount of treasures for profit.

After sending up the materials, Fang Lie had nothing else to do and continued his intensive closed-door training, consuming spiritual energy from heaven and earth and fiercely expanding his Qi Sea.

Meanwhile, the old bird stored all the materials, along with the Chaos Sky-Devouring Halberd and the Blazing Dragon Cannon, in its own special space.

Three days later, Fang Lie finally received his new life-bound treasure, a Seventh-rank Mechanical Cannon.

Overall, the appearance of the Mechanical Cannon did not change much, only the four dragon claws had grown larger and the reddish hue had slightly dimmed.

However, its power had undergone a tremendous change.

The old bird proudly introduced, "This Mechanical Cannon was perfectly fused with the base of the Blazing Dragon Cannon and the Chaos Sky-Devouring Halberd, along with a Wonderful Bodhi Fruit and a large amount of other materials. It inherits all the capabilities of the Blazing Dragon Cannon and enhances them. Its range has doubled, its power increased tenfold, but of course, the consumption of Magic will also increase."

"In addition, it has several new functions." The old bird continued, "First is the devouring ability, combined with the spatial ability of the Dragon Claw, it has created a new super-space devour. It no longer needs to come close to open its mouth and swallow. Now, it can freely devour treasures within range. Moreover, after devouring, it can digest fire element treasures to enhance its own power and can also convert special spiritual power into Little Formless Divine Lightning. This time, it is Seventh-rank Divine Lightning that even the Wind Tribulation Immortal can be defeated in an instant."