Free Web NovelChapter 383: Chapter 298: Determined to Obtain (Part 2)
After landing, he immediately bowed.
"Sect Leader."
"Fang Yun, let me introduce you. This is Elder Ruan of the Purple Mist Sect."
"Greetings, Senior Ruan." Fang Yun bowed again.
Upon hearing that the man was an Elder from the Purple Mist Sect, Fang Yun’s initial confusion was the same as Sect Leader Duan Qingyun’s had been.
’Why would an Elder from the Purple Mist Sect come to our Celestial Cloud Sect?’
In the current situation, they, the defenders, held the advantage. And now that he had wiped out another of the Celestial Demon Sect’s subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences, the Celestial Cloud Sect’s defensive position was even stronger.
’Could it be that the Celestial Demon Sect asked a Nascent Soul Demon Cultivation Influence for help?’
The thought flashed through his mind but was quickly dismissed by Fang Yun.
They were the ones on the defensive, not the Celestial Demon Sect or the Demon Spirit Sect. The chances of those two Demon Cultivation influences asking a Nascent Soul Level Demon Cultivation Influence for help were virtually zero.
"Mm," Ruan Hanfan nodded faintly, then asked, "Fang Yun, have you heard of the Secret Realm called the ’Land of No Master’?"
After Ruan Hanfan posed his question, Fang Yun stopped pondering the other matters.
’The Secret Realm, the Land of No Master?’
He shook his head. He had never heard of it.
’For an Elder from the Purple Mist Sect to ask this question, his purpose in coming here must be related to this Secret Realm, the "Land of No Master".’
Duan Qingyun had intended to tell Fang Yun about the "Land of No Master," but after hearing Ruan Hanfan bring it up directly, he decided to listen quietly from the side for now.
If Ruan Hanfan left anything out, he would chime in, especially concerning the dangers of the "Land of No Master."
After listening to Ruan Hanfan’s explanation, Fang Yun had a general understanding of the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm.
The "Land of No Master" Secret Realm was rich in resources but also fraught with danger. It was also a place of conflict for the Nascent Soul Influences of the Qionglin Domain.
The seven great Nascent Soul Level Influences could each send five Foundation Establishment Cultivators into the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm.
After briefly explaining the "Land of No Master," Ruan Hanfan stated his purpose.
"...Fang Yun, if you can bring back a serving of Celestial Spring Clear Liquid from the ’Land of No Master,’ you will receive a Purifying Spirit Fruit to help you cleanse your Spirit Root, allowing for a better Core Formation in the future."
He spoke with a certain finesse. At first glance, it sounded like a transaction solely between the Purple Mist Sect and Fang Yun, with the Celestial Cloud Sect not involved.
This was intended to make Fang Yun more likely to agree.
Duan Qingyun understood Ruan Hanfan’s implication, which was a slight deviation from what they had agreed upon.
Duan Qingyun couldn’t say much about this minor difference. The most important thing was Fang Yun’s own decision.
Fang Yun now understood the dangers of the "Land of No Master." At this moment, Duan Qingyun also watched him quietly, waiting for his decision.
"Senior Ruan, where in the ’Land of No Master’ is this Celestial Spring Clear Liquid you mentioned?"
"Before you head to the ’Land of No Master,’ our Purple Mist Sect will provide you with sufficient information to help you better obtain the Celestial Spring Clear Liquid. In theory, as long as you are strong enough, you will be able to get it."
"I see..."
Fang Yun lowered his head and began to think.
Ruan Hanfan and Duan Qingyun did not disturb him, giving him plenty of time to consider.
In truth, Fang Yun was only pretending to think. The moment he heard he could obtain a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object that could cleanse his Spirit Root, he had already made up his mind.
Of course, there was one crucial condition for his decision: the "Land of No Master" restricted the entry of anyone with power at or above the Core Formation realm.
Now at the Late-stage of Foundation Establishment, and with the boost from his six-star Combat Talent, Fang Yun felt that he was practically invincible among those beneath the Core Formation realm.
Even the top-tier Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Nascent Soul Influences would have a hard time threatening him.
After a long moment, Fang Yun looked up.
From the look on his face, he had clearly finished deliberating.
"Senior Ruan, when do we depart?" By asking this question, Fang Yun’s answer was obvious: he agreed to represent the Purple Mist Sect, enter the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm, and retrieve the Celestial Spring Clear Liquid.
Ruan Hanfan hadn’t elaborated on the Celestial Spring Clear Liquid, but Fang Yun guessed it must be of great use to Nascent Soul Cultivators. If it were something only used by Core Formation Cultivators, a Nascent Soul-level sect wouldn’t need to offer a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object that cleanses the Spirit Root as a reward for it.
"Very good." Ruan Hanfan affirmed Fang Yun’s decision, then answered his question. "The ’Land of No Master’ Secret Realm opens once every three hundred years. The next time it opens will be in nine years."
"You just need to arrive at our Purple Mist Sect before the ninth month, nine years from now."
At this point, Ruan Hanfan thought for a moment and added another sentence.
"It would be best if you could come to the Purple Mist Sect alone."
This was also a small test for Fang Yun. Traveling alone from the Celestial Cloud Sect to their Purple Mist Sect without the escort of a Core Formation Cultivator would be somewhat dangerous.
Fang Yun’s concealment techniques were quite good, so he figured this small test shouldn’t be too difficult for him.
"Yes, Senior!" Fang Yun agreed without hesitation.
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."
With his task completed, Ruan Hanfan had no intention of lingering.
Sect Leader Duan Qingyun exchanged a few pleasantries with Ruan Hanfan. After Ruan Hanfan once again stressed his intention to depart, Duan Qingyun went to see him off.
During this time, Fang Yun followed behind them, also seeing Ruan Hanfan off.
Outside the Celestial Cloud Sect, a streak of light vanished into the distance.
Duan Qingyun turned his head to look at Fang Yun behind him.
"The sect has been searching for a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object to cleanse your Spirit Root, but in the end, it still comes down to you relying on yourself."
"If it weren’t for the news the sect put out, I doubt Senior Ruan would have come knocking," Fang Yun said, showing his contentment.
When he reached Foundation Establishment, he had mainly relied on his own strength to obtain the Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. However, the sect had procured the auxiliary Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, the Celestial Wood Spirit Leaf, for him, which he had obtained completely without effort.
Duan Qingyun was very satisfied with Fang Yun’s attitude. At the same time, he thought of compensating Fang Yun, so he said, "You are the one who accepted this mission, so the rewards you’re due must be properly given."
Given Fang Yun’s contributions to the sect, once the sect obtained a Talent Spiritual Object capable of cleansing a Spirit Root, they should have given it to him for free.
This was the process running through Duan Qingyun’s mind: Fang Yun would accept the sect’s mission, obtain the Purifying Spirit Fruit, complete the mission to receive the corresponding Contribution Points and Spirit Stones, and then, after the sect "received" the Purifying Spirit Fruit, they would give it directly to Fang Yun.
"Thank you, Sect Leader," Fang Yun said directly.
He never refused rewards. In his view, it was more about the attitude of the sect and the Sect Leader.
After all, he really wasn’t lacking in Spirit Stones or Sect Contribution Points right now.
After bidding farewell to Duan Qingyun, Fang Yun’s mind was primarily occupied with the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm and the matter of the Talent Spiritual Object for cleansing his Spirit Root.
He was determined to get the Purifying Spirit Fruit reward from the Purple Mist Sect!
There were still over nine years to go.
He could use this time to prepare thoroughly.
Once he entered the "Land of No Master," the powers he would have to face weren’t just Demon Power, but also Yin Power and Blood Power—three different types of energy in total.
’I might be able to forge a Spiritual Artifact specialized against Ghost Cultivators within these nine years, but Refining one specialized against Blood Demons will be difficult...’
The Celestial Cloud Sect’s Earth Realm bordered not only the Celestial Demon Sect and the Demon Spirit Sect, but also the Black Ghost Cave. Although there hadn’t been many conflicts with Ghost Cultivators in recent decades, he had been collecting some of the Spiritual Materials needed for Refining Spiritual Artifacts specifically designed to counter their Yin Power.
The Blood Demons who cultivated Blood Power were located quite far from the Celestial Cloud Sect, making their related Spiritual Materials difficult to collect. Due to this geographical distance, the Cultivators of the Celestial Cloud Sect’s Battle Peak were generally not skilled at dealing with Blood Demons.
When it came to dealing with Blood Demons, the Cultivators from Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect were more proficient.
Experience was something accumulated over time.
The Blood Dew Palace, which bordered Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect, was a top-tier existence among the Blood Demon Core Formation Influences.
In contrast, the Celestial Demon Sect and the Demon Spirit Sect were mid-tier among the Demon Cultivation Core Formation Influences. Judging by the current state of these two influences, the Demon Spirit Sect’s overall strength was considerably greater.
’...I’ll just do my best with Refining these. I already have the Magical Treasure-level Earth Yellow Sword, so I’m not lacking in Attacking Methods.’
There was another, more personal reason why Fang Yun wanted to refine the other two types of specialized Spiritual Artifacts.
Namely, he had grown accustomed to fighting with low energy consumption.
For him personally, fighting with a Magical Treasure consumed a great deal of Spiritual Power. Low-consumption combat allowed for greater endurance, which was an objective advantage.
