The appearance of a divine treasure born naturally from the heavens in the mortal realm would usually occur along with the convergence of Qi into a single area.
The guards stationed on the walls immediately reported the situation to their captain who passed it across to the higher-ups then decided to check out the area and "affirm" the truth of the situation. 'Forget reporting back to the higher-ups, if I can get a divine treasure to recognize me it'll be the fortune of my generation! Even the five families don't have up to three divine treasures each.' the captain thought with a glint in his eyes. Gathering four other guards with spiritual awakening realm cultivation, he formed a five man team on the spot and ventured into the forest in search for the supposed treasure that suddenly appeared. --- {Ding! Congratulations on attaining the spiritual awakening Realm!} {HP +50, Qi +100, Strength +50, Agility +30, Endurance +30} {Name: Yan Ming} {Age: 19} {Race: Human} {Bloodline: None} {Level: 22 (1st layer of the Spiritual Awakening Realm)} {Exp: 34/200} {HP: 260/260} {Qi: 320/320} {Strength: 165} {Agility: 99} {Endurance: 99} {Bonus Points: 320} Yan Ming opened his eyes, feeling his perspective become even clearer, he stretched his limbs with satisfaction "Nine realms left before I'm back in the primordial sovereign ascension realm, I really want to see their faces, what excuse are they going to give? They wanted control over the infernal realm? It can't be it." If they wanted control over the infernal realm eliminating Yan Ming would definitely not prove to be helpful towards their goal, Tian Yi definitely won't let go of such an opportunity and the seven generals definitely wont be able to hold her back. As for using Tian Luo to fight Tian Yi? That would probably be the most foolish plan, placing aside the fact that Tian Luo won't be able to kill her, She also had a weapon of similar power to restrain it. "I really don't understand why they would do that, no matter how much I think of it I'm not good at stuffs like this, I wish Ao Yue was here with me." He muttered while rubbing his forehead. {Ding! A soul manifestation Realm cultivator detected please proceed cautiously} 'Someone's here! Looks like I won't need to fly out myself' he thought then turned to see the small group of five walking over. The captain frowned when he saw Yan Ming, his expression crumbled instantly "Did you see any sort of anomaly around here? A magical beast? Or a treasure? Did anyone pass by?" "None." "I'm the captain of the guards in Luminaries City, you'd better answer with sincerity or I'll have no choice but to take you in and interrogate you." The captain said in a voice filled with hostility. A frown appeared on Yan Ming's face, he raised his head and stared at the captain, his blazing red eyes made the captains hairs stand on end, he felt all strength in his knees loosen, nearly passing out from the fear. 'What is this? Why can't I move? Am I really scared of a teenager in the spiritual awakening realm? What's the purpose of my cultivation when I can't even make a move when facing a teenager?' He walked over with steady steps and stopped before the captain, his gaze fixed on him "One of the things I despise the most, is being threatened, I'm not in the mood right now so I'll let you go, there won't be a next time." "Where's the way to Luminaries City?" The captain raised his hand weakly and pointed towards the north "Over there." He turned and walked towards the direction the captain pointed out with steady steps. A few minutes after Yan Ming left the captain crouched onto the ground watching his assistants who looked like they just passed through hell and were staring ahead with blank eyes. The authority: King Of Hell, Ruler of the abyss worked mainly on the members of the infernal realm but it's influence towards those from the mortal realm wasn't minute. To them, it felt like an apex predator glaring at them with no hope to resist. --- Infernal Realm Yin Chen stood still with Helios in his right hand watching the three who had come to him, after their temporary co-operation this was the second time he would lay his eyes on them. "Yin Chen, our deal's not done yet, we have yet to obtain the mandate." Tan Yuan said with a glint in her eyes. "Our deal is over, I was assigned to help you three take out Yan Ming and he's dead, I don't think we have any sort of business again." He replied while patting Helios who trembled with a slight gleam across it's surface, a slight humm resounded across the space. The ten primordial weapons all had consciousness of their own and it was the main reason it was so hard to subdue them, if they were forcefully controlled they would only exhibit part of their powers and could even betray their owners. They had a strict requirement when choosing their wielders, and only a few could reveal their true powers which was why it came as a surprise when Helios choose Yin Chen who's power wasn't even compatible with it! "The main objective wasn't to kill Yan Ming, killing Yan Ming is your objective, ours is the mandate and unless we obtain Tian Luo our cooperation is not over." Du Ying replied with a calm voice. "If we don't retrieve the mandate we're not the only ones to recieve the blame you'll get part of it as well, no one ever cared about killing Yan Ming and you know that as well, unless the mandate is retrieved this mission is considered null." Shi Yuan added. A slight glint shone through Yin Chen's eyes as he stared at Helios "I guess you want me to act as your errand boy and retrieve the mandate for you in the mortal realm right?" "We can't leave the Infernal Realm for now you're the only one who can help with this." Shi Yuan replied with a nod. "I would've been interested in helping but there's nothing for me to gain after all the stress, I could've gone for the mandate but a primordial can't wield more than one of the ten primordial weapons at a time so it's pointless, count me out. Besides, let's be honest with ourselves I'm more useful than you three right now after all I have one of the ten weapons already and I've completed my mission to eliminate Yan Ming while you three have none, let's make a bet and see who takes the blame." He said then vanished leaving behind slight peals of laughter. "That bastard!!"Latest Chapter
The Warden's Response
They made camp at the valley's edge as evening settled over the still lake, Yan Ming settlinginto meditation near the water's shore in hopes that whatever mechanism had first drawn theWarden's attention to this location might respond similarly to their return. Qing Chun keptwatch nearby, golden-white light occasionally flickering at her fingertips as she continued herown quiet practice while they waited.Hours passed without any sign of the Warden's return, the valley's silver-shimmering treesrustling softly in a gentle evening breeze, the lake's still surface reflecting the graduallyemerging stars with perfect, undisturbed clarity. Yan Ming was beginning to wonder if theattempt had been misguided when a familiar, layered voice finally broke the silence."You've returned sooner than I expected."Yan Ming's eyes opened immediately, finding the Warden seated on the same flat stone he'doccupied during their first encounter, grey robes settling around him as though he'd simplyalw
The Captives
The captured Concord agents proved considerably more forthcoming than the Tian clan's earlierinterrogation of the fleeing traitor's associates, whether from the visible devastation of theirfailed assault or simple exhaustion after weeks of demanding service to a cause several of themprivately admitted they'd never fully understood. Elder Rushan conducted the questioningpersonally, flanked by two of her most trusted elders, while Yan Ming observed from ashadowed corner of the interrogation chamber, old instinct sharpening at every fragment ofuseful information."Tell me about the array," Elder Rushan said to the most senior of the captured agents, aweathered man whose Ember Core cultivation marked him as considerably more experiencedthan his younger companions. "What have you heard about its purpose?"The agent hesitated, old loyalty warring visibly against the practical calculation of a man whounderstood his current position offered little room for continued defiance. "Only f
The Mountain Halls
Rest, as it turned out, proved shorter-lived than Elder Rushan's hospitality had promised. YanMing woke well before dawn to the unmistakable sensation of alarm formations activatingsomewhere deep within the mountain stronghold, old instinct pulling him upright beforeconscious thought had fully caught up to the danger."Something's wrong," he said, already reaching for Qing Chun's shoulder to wake her from theadjoining sleeping mat.She stirred immediately, years of travel together having sharpened her own reflexesconsiderably since their first weeks on the road. "What is it?""Alarm formations. I don't know the cause yet, but it's close." He was already moving towardthe chamber's entrance, crimson-gold flame kindling reflexively at his fingertips. "Stay close."They emerged into the stronghold's corridors to find them filled with hurrying clan members,some armed and moving toward the mountain's lower levels, others clearly civilians beingdirected toward secured inner chambers
The Ember Vale Request
Word arrived three days later, carried by a travel-worn messenger bearing the Ember ValeClan's insignia, requesting Yan Ming and Qing Chun's presence at their territory directly ratherthan continuing to coordinate purely through correspondence. Tian Shen read the letter twicebefore passing it across his study's desk, expression thoughtful."They're asking for more than information sharing," he said. "Their message suggests they'veencountered something specific — an artifact or technique recovered from a skirmish withConcord scouts, something they believe requires expertise beyond what their own elderscurrently possess.""And they think I'm the one who might understand it." Yan Ming scanned the letter's careful,formal phrasing, old wariness mixing with cautious curiosity. "Did they say what kind ofartifact?""Only that it bears markings unlike anything in their clan's historical records, and that it wasrecovered from a Concord agent killed during a border skirmish two weeks ag
Deeper Into the Seal
True to his word, Yan Ming began the following morning with a return to the deliberate,dangerous work of unsealing more of his restrained cultivation, retreating to a heavily wardedchamber deep within the Tian clan's palace that Tian Shen had personally arranged for exactlythis purpose — thick stone walls layered with containment formations, designed to absorb anyerrant surge of power that might otherwise threaten the surrounding structure."You're certain about pushing further?" Tian Shen asked, watching from the chamber'sthreshold as Yan Ming settled into a meditative stance at its center, the Restriction Key'spendant clutched carefully against his chest. "The scouts' report gave us months, not days.There's no need to rush this recklessly.""There's every need," Yan Ming replied, eyes already closed, breathing settling into the slow,measured rhythm of deep meditation. "Feng Lie Zun knows we're organizing against him now,thanks to the traitor's information. Whatever timeline
Terms of the Alliance
Morning arrived with the Tian clan's palace grounds still bearing faint scars of the previousday's assault — scorched stone along the archive wing's outer wall, freshly reinforced wardshumming visibly along every entrance, guards posted in numbers that hadn't been necessarybefore the traitor's betrayal had come to light. The assembled delegates reconvened in the greathall with considerably less ease than they'd carried into the summit's opening session, warinessnow coloring every exchange, every glance toward unfamiliar faces among their own retinues."Before we finalize anything," the Azure Tide Sect's representative said, arms crossed as shesurveyed the room, "I want assurances that yesterday's breach won't be repeated. If Concordagents can infiltrate the Tian clan's own staff, what's stopping them from doing the same to anyof our territories once this alliance becomes public knowledge?""Nothing, entirely," Tian Shen admitted, meeting her gaze without flinching from theunc
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