I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

Chapter 372: Chapter 293: 8-Star Talent

"You are... Elder Fang."

"Mm," Fang Yun nodded as he landed.

A black robe and a black mask.

Zhao Weiwen was certain that both items were Spiritual Artifacts. They concealed Fang Yun’s figure and face completely.

These Spiritual Artifacts had a rather singular function, but their intended effect was incredibly potent.

If Zhao Weiwen hadn’t known that Fang Yun of Artifact Casting Peak also took missions from Battle Peak—and considered the speed of his arrival—he never would have guessed that this black-robed cultivator was Fang Yun.

"Within the sect’s territory... dressing like this is good. It’s safer."

Zhao Weiwen had originally wanted to say that within the Celestial Cloud Sect’s territory, there was no need to disguise oneself so thoroughly, unlike when venturing into the territory of the Celestial Demon Sect.

Typically, only Elders from the Evil Extermination Hall made such thorough preparations, and only when they were heading into Celestial Demon Sect territory to gather intelligence.

But then he thought about Fang Yun’s significance to the Celestial Cloud Sect. It was never wrong to be a little careful.

Thanks to their sect’s concerted efforts to conceal his identity, as well as Fang Yun’s own caution, the Celestial Demon Sect still had no idea that the mysterious Spirit Refiner they were so concerned with was, in fact, Fang Yun.

"It’s never wrong to be careful."

Ever since a previous support mission, he had become extremely cautious even within his own sect’s territory, using the Spiritual Artifacts he personally refined to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

Fang Yun quickly asked,

"Elder Zhao, when did the Demon leave?"

He needed to gather this information for his support mission.

Fang Yun had actually been pleased when he accepted this support mission.

The target was a Peak Foundation Establishment Demon. Until now, he had only ever killed Demons at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment, never one at the Peak.

’I wonder how many base Talent Points a Peak Foundation Establishment Demon provides.’

Unfortunately, by the time he arrived, the Demon had already fled.

This sort of thing often happened on support missions, especially in areas relatively close to the Celestial Cloud Sect’s main grounds. The Foundation Establishment Demons knew they couldn’t afford a prolonged battle here.

"We fought for less than fifty breaths before he fled."

"Less than fifty breaths? This Peak Foundation Establishment Demon is certainly cautious."

"Elder Fang, this Demon is highly skilled in concealment. If my Spirit Gazing Technique wasn’t so well-practiced, he might have successfully ambushed me. I might not even have been able to send for help."

"He must have some real skill to dare venture this deep."

Of all the possible skills, proficiency in concealment is undoubtedly the most suitable for infiltrating deep into enemy territory.

For a Demon from the Celestial Demon Sect, the Earth Yellow Stone Mine was already well within the heartland of the Celestial Cloud Sect.

"The Demon fled quickly. I’m worried he might still be hiding somewhere in this area," Zhao Weiwen said, voicing his concern. A Demon skilled in concealment was always a hassle.

"Before I leave, I’ll take a look around the area. See if I can find him."

"My apologies for the trouble, Elder Fang."

Zhao Weiwen wasn’t the least bit worried about Fang Yun’s strength.

All the mid-to-high-ranking members of the Celestial Cloud Sect knew just how many Demons Fang Yun had killed since becoming an Elder.

’Even though we’re both at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment,’ Zhao Weiwen thought, ’if Fang Yun were to fight me, I’d probably last about ten breaths.’

Fang Yun’s combat record spoke for itself.

"Elder Zhao, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here feels a little strange." Fang Yun had sensed it the moment he landed, but only brought it up now.

When providing support, the priority was always to understand the critical issues concerning the Demon.

"Ah, yes. Elder Yu is currently adjusting the Spirit Vein here. This Second-Tier, Upper-Grade Earth Yellow Stone mine will soon be upgraded to a Third-Tier, Lower-Grade one."

"So it’s about to produce Third-Tier, Lower-Grade Earth Yellow Stone."

"Exactly."

"That’s excellent news."

"It seems you’re preparing to refine a Magical Treasure, Elder Fang." Zhao Weiwen immediately guessed this from Fang Yun’s reaction.

As the head of the Spirit Ore Institute, he had a very good relationship with Xiong Xingfeng.

Every time he spoke with Xiong Xingfeng, the man would inevitably talk about and praise his apprentice, so he knew more about Fang Yun’s Artifact Refining skills than the average Elder.

Even though Fang Yun was only at the Late-stage of Foundation Establishment, he knew that with Fang Yun’s skill in Artifact Refining, he was more than qualified to refine a Magical Treasure—and was very likely to succeed.

"Yes," Fang Yun admitted with a nod.

He had already collected many of the auxiliary Spiritual Materials needed to refine a Magical Treasure, including those for swords, shields, and boots. He had already gathered all the auxiliary Spiritual Materials for a Sword-Type artifact; all he lacked was the main Spiritual Material.

Through his master, and Song Qiaoqiao’s great-grandfather, he had already secured his share of the first batch of Third-Tier, Lower-Grade Earth Yellow Stone.

Once the mine started producing Third-Tier, Lower-Grade Earth Yellow Stone and it was delivered to the sect, he would only need to pay a certain number of Contribution Points to claim it all as his own.

Zhao Weiwen congratulated Fang Yun in advance on successfully refining his Magical Treasure. They chatted briefly for a few more moments before Fang Yun departed.

But this wasn’t a true departure.

He had promised Zhao Weiwen he would scout the area around the Earth Yellow Stone Mine before truly leaving.

A figure in black began to circle the perimeter of the Earth Yellow Stone Mine, moving from tight loops to wider ones. Its speed was not particularly fast.

This black figure soon came into the view of the lurking Demon, Lin Shefeng.

’Spiritual Power fluctuations of a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator... This is...’

As he pondered, Lin Shefeng’s thoughts quickly turned to the mysterious Spirit Refiner.

The Celestial Demon Sect had recently updated its intelligence on the mysterious Spirit Refiner. The report now stated he was no longer at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, but had advanced to the Late-stage.

’...It’s most likely the mysterious Spirit Refiner. No, it must be the mysterious Spirit Refiner. No other Spirit Refiner would have any reason to dress like that here.’