Chapter 537 - 229: Inventorying the Spoils
Chapter 537: Chapter 229: Inventorying the Spoils
As the black giant wolf died, Wang Jianyuan and the Sword Daoist both eased their expressions and turned to look towards the distant Jade Starship.
Soon, the two arrived in front of the Jade Starship.
Wang Jianyuan clasped his fists and said, “Thank you for your assistance, fellow Daoist. Otherwise, we might have let this beast escape.”
The Sword Daoist also expressed his gratitude, “Thank you, fellow Daoist.”
At this moment, three figures flew out from the Jade Starship.
Wang Jianyuan and the Sword Daoist were both startled upon seeing this.
“Lu Yi, my little friend?” Wang Jianyuan said in astonishment. “How come you are in this flying immortal device?”
Lu Yi smiled, “Senior Wang Jianyuan, it’s been a long time. This flying treasure is mine.”
“Your…” Wang Jianyuan’s face took on a peculiar expression, then recalling Lu Yi’s identity, he nodded slightly, “I see, no wonder.”
Lu Yi asked, “Senior, how is the situation in that forbidden zone now?”
Upon hearing this, Wang Jianyuan and the Sword Daoist both wore expressions that were deeply meaningful.
Wang Jianyuan said, “This matter is not something you can understand. Let’s talk about it after your ascension.”
Lu Yi looked at the Sword Daoist, who just smiled and did not say more.
Seeing this, Lu Yi understood that the situation within the forbidden zone was something he probably couldn’t comprehend at present.
However, Lu Yi was still extremely satisfied, as his gains from this incident were enormously substantial.
“If there’s nothing else, you may leave first,” Wang Jianyuan said.
Lu Yi and the other two exchanged glances, offering no objections, and then said goodbye to Wang Jianyuan and the Sword Daoist. The three entered the Jade Starship and left the vacuum.
Lu Yi first sent the Old Master from the Divine Sword Sect and Long Yin Ancestor back to their respective Immortal Sect Holy Lands. Both invited Lu Yi to visit their sect, but with his eagerness to tally his gains, he declined politely.
Afterward, Lu Yi boarded the Jade Starship and returned to Qingzhou.
Upon returning to Qingzhou, Lu Yi took a tour around the area. Thanks to Liu Ningshuang, Donggong Ming Yue, Jian Ruyu, and Yun Xi, who were all extremely powerful, the ravages of beasts in Qingzhou had been mostly dealt with in just a short day.
Although many ancient cities in Qingzhou were destroyed and numerous sects and families suffered great losses, the end of the ravages signified that losses were much less than anticipated.
After ensuring that Qingzhou was at peace, Lu Yi then returned to the White Cloud Sect.
Atop Ling Luo Peak, the Jade Starship appeared abruptly, unnoticed by anyone.
Lu Yi disembarked from the Jade Starship, glanced at the somewhat indented bow with a twinge of pain in his heart—the collision with the Jiuyou Immortal Beast earlier had damaged the Jade Starship.
Given that it was an immortal device, repairing it would be quite troublesome.
Fortunately, it seemed he had an Immortal-level artifact refining technique among his previous tasks, along with some Immortal-level Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Once he fully mastered the artifact refining skill, perhaps he would be able to repair the Jade Starship.
Lu Yi put away the Jade Starship, glanced at the bamboo cottage at the peak top, and noticed that his Master and Grandma Yuanling had not returned.
Lu Yi visited the cave mansions of his senior sisters and junior sister, as well as Jian Ruyu and Yun Xi, only to find they had not returned either.
Although the mightiest fierce beasts in the entire Qingzhou region had been slain, the scattered and weaker ones had yet to be completely cleared, so the four were likely still outside.
Lu Yi did not join in this hustle and returned to his own cave mansion.
Entering the cultivation room, Lu Yi started to tally his gains from this endeavor with excitement.
It must be said that although the Five Tianming Regions suffered immense losses due to the beast ravages, Lu Yi’s gains were likewise exceedingly vast.
Lu Yi’s task panel was now full of completed tasks.
Lu Yi began to assess them one by one and it took quite a while to completely tally all the rewards.
Due to the sheer number of fierce beasts involved, with thousands of Unification Realm and Mahayana Realm Great Power Level fierce beasts, and hundreds of Tribulation Crossing Beasts, even dozens of Void Immortal Level ones, the task rewards were naturally exaggerated.
The rewards consisted mainly of Tao Understanding, as well as vast amounts of Ten Thousand Year Spirit Jade, Million-Year Spirit Jade, Star Marrow, and other cultivation resources. In addition, there were numerous spiritual artifacts and several immortal devices.
Besides these, there were rewards for increasing skill levels, Immortal Technique levels, Law level advancement, Cultivation Techniques, and Arts.
Moreover, there were various Cultivation skills and insights, including Spirit Food, Spiritual Wine, Alchemy, Qi Cultivation, Formation, and other aspects.
What excited Lu Yi was the presence of Immortal-level Leaving Fire Artifact Refining Technique and Leaving Fire Refining Elixir Skill, meaning Lu Yi could craft Immortal Pills and Immortal Devices.
Of course, this would require a long time of practice and a significant consumption of Immortal Level Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
Besides these, there were also many heavenly treasures awarded.
Even the foundations of an Immortal Sect Holy Land might not rival the gains Lu Yi made this time.
One can imagine just how substantial Lu Yi’s rewards were.
Lu Yi did not meticulously review some of the lower-grade rewards. What he found most exciting was the specific Immortal Technique level +1 reward, which was available as many as 14 times, meaning Lu Yi could directly raise an Immortal Technique from level one to beyond the limit.
Besides that, specified Law advancements were also available, albeit in small quantities. Two instances were rewards for slaying the Jiuyou Immortal Beast, and with so many Void Immortal Level fierce beasts, there was only one reward. In total, there were three instances.
Even so, this reward remained extravagantly generous.
This meant that Lu Yi could enhance any Law by thirty percent, and even before becoming an immortal, he could raise a Law to a very high level. How much more significant would his strength increase be once he became an immortal?
In addition to these, there were also a Mid Grade Immortal Device—the Myriad Phenomena Map, several Low Grade Immortal Devices, and various Immortal Level Heavenly Treasures.
What delighted Lu Yi was the Immortal Treasure Heavenly Thunder Essence, as it could enable Donggong Ming Yue to transform her Immortal Body.
Lu Yi spent several hours tallying all the rewards, manifesting these tangible rewards and storing them in the Green Ring.
Had it not been for the Green Ring being an Immortal Device containing endless space, Lu Yi might not even have been able to fit all his belongings inside.
Afterward, various Cultivation Skills and Cultivation techniques were absorbed by Lu Yi one after another.
This took Lu Yi a full three days.
What remained were rewards for Tao understanding, Law enhancement, and Immortal Skill Level increase.
Just as Lu Yi was about to assimilate them, he sensed the familiar presence descending upon Ling Luo Peak—it was the Ling Luo Peak Master and Grandma Yuanling.
Lu Yi opened his eyes, left the Cave Mansion, and made his way to the summit of Ling Luo Peak.
Upon reaching the summit of Ling Luo Peak, Lu Yi saw his Master and Grandma Yuanling.
He noticed that his Master’s complexion was somewhat pale, her aura weak, her expression still sleepy, appearing languid and exhausted.
Grandma Yuanling’s presence was calm, showing no sign of difference, but Lu Yi could sense that Grandma Yuanling’s injuries were not light either.
“Master, you’re back?” Lu Yi hurriedly said, “Are you alright?”
The Ling Luo Peak Master glanced at Lu Yi, yawned, and said, “What could be wrong? It’s all been handled.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yi let out a sigh of relief and laughed, “Master, what exactly happened in that forbidden area? I saw a giant Demon God thousands of meters high that seemed very strong.”
No sooner had Lu Yi finished speaking than he was flicked on the forehead.
He felt a sharp pain in his forehead, crouched down, covered his forehead, and was nearly reduced to tears.
The Ling Luo Peak Master, appearing annoyed, said: “You really are bold, aren’t you? Daring to go to the forbidden area? Do you have a death wish?”
As she spoke, his forehead continued to throb painfully. Lu Yi was bewildered; he was clearly covering his forehead, so how could it still be flicked?
That was preposterous.
“Didn’t I come back unscathed?” Lu Yi said, unconvinced.
“Still talking back?”
Ding Ding Ding!
“I apologize, Master, it was my fault!”
Under duress, Lu Yi reluctantly submitted.
In his heart, he was resentful, vowing that once his power increased, he would repay this woman in kind!
What goes around, comes around!
After Lu Yi apologized, the Ling Luo Peak Master stopped.
Then, with her arms crossed, she looked at Lu Yi with some surprise and said, “I did not expect that you, kid, would have an Immortal Level flying treasure. I only just found out about it.”
Clearly, Wang Jianyuan and the Sword Taoist had mentioned this to her earlier; Lu Yi was not surprised and said somewhat sheepishly, “I obtained it by a fortunate coincidence.”
The Ling Luo Peak Master pursed her lips and said, “You’ve had quite a few ‘fortunate coincidences,’ haven’t you?”
Lu Yi felt a bit embarrassed, unsure if his Master believed him or not.
However, since the Master did not elaborate, neither did Lu Yi offer further explanations.
After all, it really wasn’t convenient to explain.
Curious, he asked, “Master, what is exactly in that forbidden area?”
The Ling Luo Peak Master frowned slightly, then spoke up: “A powerful Heavenly Demon is sealed within, and I didn’t expect a Tribulation Crossing Beast tainted by Jiuyou Qi to break in and damage a corner of the demon’s sealing formation.”
Hearing this, Lu Yi’s pupils contracted, remembering the giant demon he had seen thousands of meters tall. “Was that the Heavenly Demon?”
The Ling Luo Peak Master nodded.
Lu Yi then thought of something and curiously asked, “If that Heavenly Demon was so dangerous, why not just kill it instead of sealing it?”
The Ling Luo Peak Master rolled her eyes, “Heavenly Demons are congregates of demon nature in the cosmos, extremely difficult to slay. Lesser Heavenly Demons are manageable but the more powerful ones can resurrect after death. Only by gradually erasing the demon nature can we completely annihilate them.”
Lu Yi then understood.
“Has that Heavenly Demon been resealed?”
“Yes, that demon has been sealed for tens of millions of years. Now only a trace of its demon nature remains, and its strength isn’t formidable. Otherwise, the entire Tianming would have been destroyed days ago,” said the Ling Luo Peak Master.
Lu Yi gasped, “That’s a relief…”
The Ling Luo Peak Master sneered, “Now you realize the danger, don’t you?”
Then she turned to Grandma Yuanling and said, “Grandma Yuanling, you bear a great responsibility for this incident, allowing the Jiuyou Qi to burst out of the Abyss and nearly causing a catastrophe!”
Grandma Yuanling, head lowered, said, “I acknowledge my error.”
The Ling Luo Peak Master snorted and continued, “Let’s set this matter aside for now. Go check whether more Jiuyou Qi has escaped the Abyss and ensure no more trouble arises. Furthermore, you are to stay outside the Abyss from now on.”
“Yes!” Grandma Yuanling nodded.
Lu Yi then remembered what his Master had previously mentioned, that the appearance of the Heavenly Demon was due to Jiuyou Beasts breaking into the seal and damaging it.
Lu Yi thought back to the Jiuyou Immortal Beast from before; it must have been that creature.
So the Jiuyou Qi actually came from the Abyss?
Lu Yi felt alarmed; Jiuyou’s reputation was well deserved, as even a mere wisp of Jiuyou Qi had caused such a calamity.
A moment of inattention could spell disaster.