Chapter 5:
Chapter 5: The Top-Tier Great Sun Golden Crow Form:
On the outskirts of the Celestial Peak Mountains, Ye Xuan finally stopped running after covering hundreds of miles, still shaken.
Just a moment ago, he had sensed a killing intent from Ning Qingqing that convinced him he’d be dead if he’d hesitated even slightly.
“Medicine Elder, are we safe now?” Ye Xuan asked, still feeling uneasy.
“We’re safe, Ye Xuan! A supreme being of that level won’t go back on her word once she’s decided not to kill you.” The Medicine Elder’s voice came from the ring.
“But if you appear before her again…”
The Medicine Elder left the rest unsaid, but Ye Xuan understood.
“Medicine Elder, didn’t you say I was a child of destiny, destined to progress with unstoppable strength, defeating countless strong enemies?”
“Who exactly is Qingqing?”
“Could she be more terrifying than a Heavenly Tribulation Realm powerhouse?”
The flood of questions left the Medicine Elder speechless.
A Heavenly Tribulation Realm powerhouse?
Impressive in the lower realms, but against that kind of supreme being?
She could wipe out countless Heavenly Tribulation Realm experts with a single breath.
“Ye Xuan, knowing too much too soon won’t benefit you,” the Medicine Elder finally replied.
“All you need to know is that even in the upper realms, such beings are likely among the highest-ranking figures, standing above millions of immortals.”
What?
Ye Xuan was shocked.
“Stronger than you, Medicine Elder?” He looked disbelievingly at the ring.
Since the Medicine Elder had led him onto the path of cultivation, Ye Xuan had progressed with ease, seizing numerous opportunities thanks to the Medicine Elder’s vast, encyclopedia-like knowledge.
“A spark cannot compete with the moon’s brilliance.” The Medicine Elder sighed.
“Humph! From Stone City to the Celestial Peak Sect, I’ve encountered countless hardships and defeated enemies above my level. I’ve never backed down!”
“Medicine Elder, you told me from the beginning that the path of cultivation goes against the natural order. If I don’t have the courage for that, I may as well leave the path altogether!” Ye Xuan’s determination flared up, spurred by Ning Qingqing’s sudden change in attitude.
“Well, Ye Xuan, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.” The Medicine Elder responded, a hint of amusement in his voice before he went silent.
A child of destiny?
Many who ascend from the lower realms were blessed with great fortune, yet how many truly reach the peak in the upper realms?
And what kind of supreme figure would have a mentor who’s revered by such a powerful being?
“After the Tianyuan Secret Realm, head to the Blood Demon Hall; an opportunity awaits you there,” the Medicine Elder finally said after a moment’s thought.
“Alright. Medicine Elder. I’ll rise to greatness in the Blood Demon Hall!” Ye Xuan vowed.
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(Inside the Celestial Peak Sect)
Unaware of the events that transpired at the mountain’s base, Chu Yun returned to Thousand Layers Peak and eagerly began to examine his new system rewards.
The first reward was the supreme treasure: the Great Sun True Fire Fan!
In the cultivation world, all artifacts are divided into three ranks: Spiritual Weapons, Treasured Weapons, and Divine Weapons.
Above these were Immortal Artifacts, which were exceedingly rare. Even among the great holy lands of the Eastern Continent, no Immortal Artifact was known to exist, as they require Immortal Essence to wield. Only Void Immortal Realm experts who have survived tribulation could transform some of their power into Immortal Essence, enabling them to barely activate such treasures.
Each rank was divided into Low, Middle, and High grades, with the Supreme grade as a special category that could unleash power beyond its own rank.
A supreme-grade Treasured Weapon could even exhibit some of the might of an Immortal Artifact without requiring Immortal Essence, making it perfect for Chu Yun.
He studied the Great Sun True Fire Fan in his hand. The entire fan was a fiery crimson, radiating intense heat. On the fan’s surface, two three-legged Golden Crows were depicted in flight, their spirits sealed within.
The Golden Crow race, comparable to True Dragons and Divine Phoenixes, were divine beasts born with Immortal-level power and would never appear in the lower realms. Let alone having their spirits sealed into a Treasured Weapon!
This was a supreme-grade Treasured Weapon with immense potential for growth!
“What a treasure!”
“If I can make a breakthrough into the Void Immortal Realm, nurturing this fan with Immortal Essence could even elevate it to an Immortal Artifact!” Chu Yun marveled, unable to part with it.
Yet, compared to the Great Sun True Fire Fan, the other two rewards were truly rare and invaluable opportunities.
The Great Sun True Fire Technique was a heavenly-grade supreme cultivation method of the fire attribute. Its power and cultivation speed surpassed his previous technique, Thousand Layers Flame Waves Technique, by hundreds of times!
And then, there was the top-tier Golden Crow Form.
When a cultivator reached the Yin-Yang Realm, they begin merging Yin and Yang energies to cultivate a Form.
Forms were divided into nine ranks, with only the top three having the potential for further advancement. Chu Yun’s original form, the Thousand Flames Form, was only fifth-rank, hastily formed due to his unstable foundation.
With such a weak form, his combat power was mediocre among those in the Law Manifestation Realm.
Without a significant opportunity, he would have been unable to make a breakthrough into the Heavenly Cave Realm.
Now, after claiming his rewards, Chu Yun could already feel an indescribable transformation occurring within his Thousand Flames Form.
In about seven days, it would evolve into the top-tier Great Sun Golden Crow Form.