From Beast Abilities to Sect Grand Master

"And Xuan Ming Elder was finally apprehended with the Bei Dou Ice Chain.

"He was then bound to the Dark Temple in the North Realm ever since." Master Su Qi Nian stood up straight and lifted his head up high.

He stopped talking and waited.

Zhang Yi Nian, Han Dang and Ho Ming didn't know what to expect.

Lin Fan sighed and said, "So the Bei Dou Ice Chain was forged by you? You have any idea on how to destroy it?"

"Ha ha, I always knew you were the smartest one." Master Su Qi Nian held both his hands on Lin Fan's shoulders and said with a huge smile.

"The Bei Dou Ice Chain was indeed forged by me. And the only thing that could destroy it is the Nine Heavens Tribulation Lightning."

"Nine Heavens Tribulation Lightning? Where can we find and destroy it?" Lin Fan asked.

"Destroy it?

"How can you destroy something from the heavens?

"It is descended from the heavens in the Lightning Peaks every fifty years. And the next time it descends would be next month."

Master Su Qi Nian replied.

"Lightning Peaks? Wouldn't that mean we are safe as Xuan Ming Elder can't leave the North Realm without breaking free from the Bei Dou Ice Chain?" Zhang Yi Nian thought for a moment and interjected.

Lin Fan shook his head and said, "Unless, there's an artifact that could store the Nine Heavens Tribulation Lightning, am I right?"

"Eh... Yes... You are right. I've created such an artifact years ago," Master Su Qi Nian slapped the back of his head and said, "It's buried in someone's tomb."

His face blushed as he said it.

Lin Fan saw Su Qi Nian's reaction, and he had a hunch.

The tomb must have belonged to someone Su Qi Nian was close with.

Most likely his Cultivation Partner.

He scanned the cave and saw nothing that indicated Su Qi Nian had a Cultivation Partner.

They must have parted ways not on the best of terms.

Lin Fan frowned and said, "Can we know where the tomb is, and we might need to destroy the artifact.

"It's a matter of life and death for the Quan Dynasty and all of us."

Master Su Qi Nian's smile faded, and he went expressionless for a few moments.

"The Qing Feng Sect is willing to pay any price for it." Zhang Yi Nian bowed and offered.

"You think I have any use for money or valuables?" Master Su Qi Nian grumbled and said.

Lin Fan also stood up and bowed, "We can send her a message for you or bring her something to replace the artifact."

He remained silent and finally relented when he heard Lin Fan's suggestions.

"Bring this to her and replace the Nine Heavens Cauldron." Master Su Qi Nian took out a necklace with a red crystal and passed it over to Lin Fan.

He looked up at the ceiling of his cave and continued, "The tomb is in the center of the Peach Island in the Eastern Seas."

Lin Fan kept the necklace in his toad statue and said, "Thanks, Master Su Qi Nian. We will get it done and not disappoint you."

Zhang Yi Nian and Han Dang were also relieved at the progress.

However, Lin Fan had something else on his mind.

He proceeded to ask Master Su Qi Nian, "Master, other than this, I have another favor to ask."

"What more do you want from me?" Master Su Qi Nian wasn't too pleased at the request.

"Are there any artifacts to let your Qi be infused with elements of fire?"

"Hmph. Easy, wait for me." He stood up and walked over to another pile of artifacts and items.

After rummaging through the pile, he picked up a red bracelet and walked back to the stone table.

"Here, this would allow the wearer to slowly infuse his Qi with the fire element." Master Su Qi Nian said and passed the red bracelet to Lin Fan.

"Thanks once again." Lin Fan bowed and said, "How much do I pay you for this?"

"I've got no need for money like I said before." Master Su Qi Nian twitched his mouth and decided.

He walked over to a shelf and took out an envelope.

"Lay this in front of her when you get to her tomb." Master Su Qi Nian handed the envelope over to Lin Fan while he looked away.

Pretending to be nonchalant about it.

Lin Fan kept the envelope and said, "I will personally see to it that it is done."

Master Su Qi Nian nodded and said, "Now, what are you waiting for? Scram. I got work to do."

"I fear that the Xuan Ming Elder would send someone coming after your life and find out the whereabouts of the Nine Heavens Cauldron from you." Lin Fan said and the others nodded in unison.

Master Su Qi Nian smirked and said, "Don't worry about me. Unless Xuan Ming Elder comes here personally, if not, I am more than capable of running away from any danger."

He said and pointed at the abundance of artifacts in the cave.

Lin Fan nodded and he left the cave with the others.

Clank.

Clank.

Clank.

The lone sound of Su Qi Nian's hammer echoed in the cave behind them as they walked out of it.

...

Qing Feng Sect.

Million Sword Hall.

Lin Fan, Zhang Yi Nian, Han Dang and Ho Ming were waiting for the sect master.

When Qing Yang Zi entered the hall with Zhao Qing Ying, they bowed and greeted the sect master.

Zhang Yi Nian then stepped forward and briefed Qing Yang Zi about what they found out from Master Su Qi Nian.

"I guess we don't have much choice. Find the Nine Heavens Cauldron and destroy it before Xuan Ming Elder gets to it."

Qing Yang Zi said, and Zhao Qing Ying agreed with him.

"Let me go with them as a precaution." Zhao Qing Ying volunteered to go.

"Get ready and leave as soon as possible. We don't know what they are up to right now." Qing Yang Zi said.

"Yes, sect master." Lin Fan bowed with the others and left the Million Sword Hall.

"Ho Ming, here." He handed the red bracelet to Ho Ming when they exited the Million Sword Hall.