I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

Chapter 381: Chapter 297: Someone From Purple Cloud (Part 2)

’If they stopped again, wouldn’t it be difficult for the mysterious Spirit Refiner to come to the Celestial Demon Sect’s territory?’

It was best to just think about these things. The Spirit Destruction Hall Master knew there were some things he couldn’t tell the sect’s Supreme Elder. If he did, his position as the Spirit Destruction Hall Master would be in jeopardy.

While the Spirit Destruction Hall Master was lost in thought, the Demon Spirit Sect Leader remained silent.

Only when the Spirit Destruction Hall Master looked up did the Demon Spirit Sect Leader ask a question.

"Fellow Daoist Xue, are you heading back right away?"

"No." The Spirit Destruction Hall Master shook his head. "Sect Leader Luo, let’s continue."

The matter was already settled. The mysterious Spirit Refiner was definitely beyond their grasp, and they still had no further information on him. It would be useless for him to return now.

Since he had already come to the Demon Spirit Sect, he might as well finish discussing what needed to be discussed.

"To deal with the current Celestial Cloud Sect, we must dispatch more forces."

The Spirit Destruction Hall Master was reminding the Demon Spirit Sect Leader that the forces they were currently using against the Celestial Cloud Sect were insufficient to form an encirclement and create a breakthrough.

The Demon Spirit Sect Leader naturally understood the meaning behind these words. Without a second thought, he immediately refused.

"The forces we have dispatched are already more than enough."

There was nothing wrong with him saying that.

From the Demon Spirit Sect’s perspective, the power they had committed was already substantial. Not only were they openly supporting the Celestial Demon Sect, but their attitude toward the Celestial Cloud Sect was also different from before.

The Demon Spirit Sect could not afford to deal with the Celestial Cloud Sect in the same manner as the Celestial Demon Sect.

The grudge between the Celestial Demon Sect and the Celestial Cloud Sect ran very deep.

"Sect Leader Luo, don’t be so quick to refuse." The Spirit Destruction Hall Master didn’t know what to say. Judging by the Demon Spirit Sect Leader’s attitude, the matter seemed non-negotiable.

"The environment our Demon Spirit Sect is in is not as favorable as your Celestial Demon Sect’s. We cannot afford to confront the Celestial Cloud Sect as you do." The Demon Spirit Sect Leader stated one reason, but there was a more important one he left unsaid.

From the Demon Spirit Sect Leader’s personal point of view, the Celestial Cloud Sect did not absolutely have to be destroyed, especially not while it was so powerful.

"Is there no room for negotiation at all?"

"The Demon Spirit Sect has already done enough. Our losses over these years have not been small."

The Demon Spirit Sect Leader held firm to his position; nothing the Spirit Destruction Hall Master said could sway him.

In the end, the Spirit Destruction Hall Master of the Celestial Demon Sect left with nothing to show for his efforts. On the contrary, while at the Demon Spirit Sect, he received the bad news that their subordinate Foundation Establishment Influence, the Xianglin Sect, had been annihilated.

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「Celestial Cloud Sect Territory.」

Fang Yun had already returned from the Celestial Demon Sect’s territory.

Just like before, with the help of some intelligence and his own arrangements, the annihilation of another of the Celestial Demon Sect’s subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences went very smoothly.

Another large sum of Combat Talent Points had been credited to his account.

Unlike last time, after annihilating the Demons of the Xianglin Sect, he left immediately. The previous time, he had emptied the treasury of the Celestial Demon Sect’s subordinate Foundation Establishment Influence.

In terms of Spiritual Materials harvested, this time was certainly far less fruitful than the last.

’After next month’s settlement, it will take twenty-five years at most for my Combat Talent to upgrade to seven stars...’

Fang Yun thought about the Foundation Establishment Demons and Qi Refining Demons he had killed this time, mentally calculating the number of Talent Points he would receive next month.

Once he had a clear number in mind, he continued on his way back to the sect.

Three months ago, his influence in the sect had finally risen by one percentage point, reaching 79%. Another point would bring his influence over the sect to 80%.

According to his initial plan, 80% and 100% influence over the sect were his goals for becoming a Supreme Elder and the Sect Leader, respectively.

Once he broke through to the Peak of Foundation Establishment, he would have already achieved the influence target for becoming a Supreme Elder, just as he had initially planned.

As Fang Yun was returning to the Celestial Cloud Sect, an esteemed guest arrived at the sect.

He wore a light purple robe covered in symbols that glowed like a sunrise.

Such attire was worn only by the Core Formation Elders of the Purple Mist Sect.

The moment he appeared, Duan Qingyun, the Sect Leader of the Celestial Cloud Sect, came out to greet him personally.

"Fellow Daoist Duan."

"So it is Fellow Daoist Ruan. Forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."

"You are not to blame, Fellow Daoist Duan. It was I who came unannounced."

Ruan Hanfan spoke with a faint air of arrogance, as was expected of an Elder from a Nascent Soul Influence interacting with a Core Formation Sect. Overall, however, he was still reasonable.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, this way, please."

Duan Qingyun smiled and stepped forward, making a welcoming gesture. At the same time, he was wondering to himself.

He didn’t know why Ruan Hanfan of the Purple Mist Sect had come uninvited.

This was a situation that had never occurred before.

They were currently at war with the Celestial Demon Sect and the Demon Spirit Sect. The overall situation was not bad; the Demons were the ones suffering the heavy losses.

Not only that, but the Celestial Cloud Sect even had one more Elder now than it did seven years ago. The decrease in numbers was among the disciples.

During a great war, there were bound to be casualties among the Elders, as well as those whose Life Spans were exhausted. It was just that the number of new Elders was slightly higher.

The view from the top of Cloud Summit was magnificent.

Sect Leader Duan Qingyun led Purple Mist Sect Elder Ruan Hanfan here.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, please have a seat."

"Mm."

Ruan Hanfan sat down without ceremony. A flash of fiery light appeared beside Duan Qingyun, who had already begun to brew Spirit Tea.

After observing all the proper courtesies of a host, Duan Qingyun finally asked about the purpose of Ruan Hanfan’s visit.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, you’ve come a long way. Might I ask if your esteemed sect has any arrangements for us?"

Normally, unless the Celestial Cloud Sect requested aid, the Purple Mist Sect would not send an Elder to them. Any communication at the Core Formation Stage level was handled by their Supreme Elder traveling to the Purple Mist Sect.

In the Qionglin Domain, including their Celestial Cloud Sect, there were six Core Formation Sects that followed the orthodox path of cultivation.

The Purple Mist Sect was the only Nascent Soul sect.

"There are no arrangements." Ruan Hanfan unhurriedly took a sip of the brewed Spirit Tea. As he set the cup down, he spoke again, just as leisurely, "I hear that your Celestial Cloud Sect is searching for a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object that can cleanse a Spirit Root. Is this information accurate?"

"The Celestial Cloud Sect is indeed looking for a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object to cleanse a Spirit Root." There was no need to hide this from a Core Formation Elder of the Purple Mist Sect. "But we have yet to find one."

Not only had they not found one, they hadn’t even heard any news of one.

Such Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects were inherently difficult to obtain. The sect could only do its best; whether they could find one or not was a matter of luck.

"As it happens, our Purple Mist Sect has a Purifying Spirit Fruit."

The Purifying Spirit Fruit was one such Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object used to cleanse Spirit Roots.

Upon hearing this, Duan Qingyun immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist Ruan, can our Celestial Cloud Sect obtain this Purifying Spirit Fruit?"

Ruan Hanfan wouldn’t have come all the way from the Purple Mist Sect to the Celestial Cloud Sect and mentioned the Purifying Spirit Fruit for no reason.

"There is a chance to obtain it." Ruan Hanfan did not give a definite answer.

"What do we need to do?"

On this matter, Sect Leader Duan Qingyun appeared quite eager, while Ruan Hanfan remained perfectly calm, even gesturing with his eyes for Duan Qingyun not to be so hasty.

’There’s plenty of time, after all. We can discuss this slowly.’

"Several subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences of the Demon force, the Celestial Demon Sect, were annihilated by a single person from your Celestial Cloud Sect. Is this true?"

"It is true." Duan Qingyun nodded. At that moment, a vague sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

"Excellent. To be able to go alone into the Celestial Demon Sect’s territory and annihilate their subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences proves that not only are his concealment techniques superb, but his own strength is also considerable."

Ruan Hanfan first made his assessment.

Then, he stated the condition for obtaining the Purifying Spirit Fruit.

"Go to the ’Land of No Master’ and retrieve a portion of Celestial Spring Clear Liquid. Do that, and the Purifying Spirit Fruit belongs to your Celestial Cloud Sect."

"This..."

After hearing the condition Ruan Hanfan laid out, Duan Qingyun hesitated to agree.

He knew it wouldn’t be that simple.

He had some knowledge of the "Land of No Master" that Ruan Hanfan mentioned.

The "Land of No Master" was the Purple Mist Sect’s name for a dangerous Secret Realm. Unlike the Secret Realm used for their Four-Sect Trials, the danger in this realm came not only from within but also from other Evil Sects.

The Secret Realm for the Four-Sect Trials was controlled by their four major sects, and disciples who entered for the trials were required to defeat others to earn points, but absolutely forbidden from dealing lethal blows.

Besides the Purple Mist Sect, other Nascent Soul Influences from the Qionglin Domain also had access to the "Land of No Master."