Chapter 1200

Chapter 1200: Spirit Ore Alloy

“Take your time. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll find an innate supreme treasure for you to use instead,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

The Star Ships from the human merchant associations stayed in the Hidden Spirit Sect for a month before departing. Before they left, the Saint guarding the merchant fleet paid a visit to Xu Fan. After all, clients as significant as the Hidden Spirit Sect were rare, and it was crucial to maintain a good relationship.

“Grape, inform the disciples that in five years, I’ll open a gap in the inner wall of the Three Thousand Realms, allowing them to fight freely,” Xu Fan instructed.

“Understood, Master~”

The news was posted on the sect’s forum, and it immediately sparked excitement among the disciples.

In a paid-for small world within the Hidden Spirit Sect, a Great Road Giant was practicing sword formations. A hundred Postnatal Spiritual Swords and tens of thousands of Immortal Swords were being used to train in various formations—Chaotic Five Elements sword formation, Thunder Shadow Five Kill sword formation, Destruction sword formation—one powerful formation after another unfolded above the small world.

As the formations evolved, Grape provided detailed data on each one, including their strengths and weaknesses. She also simulated how these formations would perform against chaotic giant beasts.

After a full day of practice, the Great Road Giant disbanded the Giant Battle Formation. As the giant faded away, 500 swordsmanship disciples appeared in the small world.

“Not bad,” Xiang Yun said with a smile. “Once the Chaotic Giant masters these formations, its fighting strength will increase by at least twenty percent. Plus, with the Postnatal Spiritual Treasures provided by our wealthiest junior brother, we’re sure to take the lead next time we slay a chaotic giant beast.”

“What I provided is secondary,” Han Feiyu replied, smiling. “The real credit goes to your expertise in sword formations, Senior Brother Xiang Yun.”

After finishing the Giant Battle Formation practice, Han Feiyu returned to his cave dwelling. Seeing that Little Flower Deer, who had reincarnated and cultivated into a human, was still meditating, he decided not to disturb her.

“Han Feiyu, your magic treasure has fully absorbed chaotic energy in the chaotic formation. Please retrieve your treasure.”

A light curtain appeared in front of Han Feiyu, awaiting his confirmation. He gently pressed the confirmation button, and a small teleportation formation, less than a foot in diameter, appeared before him. The jade gourd emerged from the formation.

Han Feiyu eagerly took the jade gourd and examined it. Aside from a new point of light at its base, the gourd looked unchanged.

“I wonder if the jade gourd can catalyze Primordial Purple Qi crystals,” Han Feiyu mused. He took out a few bean-sized Primordial Purple Qi crystals and placed them into the gourd’s catalytic space.

At first, Han Feiyu was delighted as he felt the crystals growing bit by bit. But over time, the process slowed down significantly. To grow them to twice their original size would take at least ten thousand years.

“It seems there are still limitations. I’ll have to ask my Master Ancestor about this when I get the chance,” Han Feiyu said. He then added a crystal of Xuanhuang aura to the jade gourd’s space. This time, the catalytic speed returned to normal, and Han Feiyu smiled faintly.

“No matter what, at least we won’t be short of Xuanhuang aura anymore.”

In the courtyard, Xu Fan was teaching Fierce White when he spotted his good disciple, Han Feiyu.

“What’s up? Feeling good about your treasure upgrading to an innate supreme treasure?” Xu Fan asked with a grin.

“Master Ancestor, does the jade gourd only start catalyzing Primordial Purple Qi crystals after it becomes a Primordial Supreme Treasure?” Han Feiyu asked.

“What, not satisfied with just catalyzing Xuanhuang aura? Now you’re aiming for Primordial Purple Qi crystals?” Xu Fan replied casually.

“Master Ancestor, Xuanhuang aura is plenty, but I want to know what it takes to upgrade to a Primordial Supreme Treasure,” Han Feiyu said, scratching his head.

“It’s pretty straightforward. You need to become a Great Saint. Once your jade gourd absorbs your Saint aura, it’ll naturally upgrade to a Primordial Supreme Treasure,” Xu Fan explained.

A jade plate infused with chaotic aura appeared in midair, showcasing the chaotic source immortal spells Xu Fan had been working on lately.

“A Great Saint!” Han Feiyu gasped.

He wasn’t even sure if he had what it took to become a Saint, let alone a Great Saint.

“Becoming a Great Saint is a long way off. Don’t overthink it.”

Xu Fan pulled out a jade slip and floated it over to Han Feiyu.

“The Hidden Spirit Sect has ordered a batch of Primal Spiritual Treasure embryos from you. In return, you’ll get some Primordial Purple Qi crystals,” Xu Fan said.

“Master Ancestor, you don’t have to say that. As a sect disciple, I’ll cultivate a batch of Primal Spiritual Treasure embryos for the sect, no charge,” Han Feiyu replied. He wasn’t the type to profit off the sect.

“Go ahead and start cultivating. When you’ve got some free time, check out the Tree of All Things. You might stumble upon something interesting,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“Understood, Master Ancestor.”

After Han Feiyu left, Xu Fan went back to developing source immortal spells for the outer realms.

But then, a strange aura suddenly flared up within the sect.

A massive artifact crafting furnace appeared in the sky, descending toward a specific area in the Hidden Spirit Sect.

“Is that the aura of a Divine Craftsman?”

“That’s Brother Sha’s energy!” Xu Fan said, sounding a bit shocked.

As the wide road merged into Sha Diao’s cave, the phenomenon marking his advancement to Divine Craftsman was complete.

“Grand Elder, my years of research have finally paid off!”

Sha Diao flew over excitedly, holding a piece of alloy radiating a powerful aura.

“This alloy might not be spirit ore level, but its properties are better than any spirit ore. It’s perfect for crafting Postnatal Spiritual Treasures,” Sha Diao said, beaming.

“Brother Sha, you’ve really put in the work over the years!”

At that moment, Xu Fan truly understood the meaning of perseverance.

Xu Fan had known about Sha Diao’s research into spirit ore alloys but hadn’t expected much.

He thought it would take hundreds of thousands of years to see results, but here they were, with a finished product in just over 10,000 years.

“Jack of all trades, master of one,” Xu Fan mused as he examined the alloy.

“Grape, evaluate this spirit ore alloy,” Xu Fan ordered.

“Understood, Master.”

The spirit ore alloy in Xu Fan’s hand vanished.

“Brother Sha, you’ve really dedicated yourself to this research. You’ve worked hard,” Xu Fan said.

“Hard work? Nah, we’ve all got to keep busy in the sect.”

“When I get back, I’ll study more alloys with different properties. Once I’ve made enough progress, I’ll see if I can synthesize Primal Spiritual Treasure embryos,” Sha Diao said, full of ambition.

“Brother Sha, keep at it. I’ll support you all the way,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

Not long after, Grape’s evaluation came in.

“It’s excellent in heat resistance and energy storage, but average in other areas. Pretty much what I expected,” Sha Diao said, grinning.

“Master, this alloy’s heat resistance is exceptional. It could be used for the Holy Sun Star,” Grape added.