Fairy, return my flying sword to me

Chapter 212 The Gilded Exquisite Pagoda

"Hey, hey, hey! You just got back to the sect, where are you going?" Chuan Gong grabbed Lin Jian, not letting him leave.

Lin Jian gave an awkward smile. "Didn't I already say I had something to do..."

"Even if you have something to do, you should collect the magic artifacts before you go about your business." Chuan Gong pulled Lin Jian towards the Xuanji Treasure Vault, nagging as they walked, "No matter what you have to do, collecting the magic artifacts before you go will always give you more leverage. You were the greatest contributor to our sect in guarding the Heavenly Abyss Demon Rift this time. In fact, the sect leader also wants to meet you."

"Well... let's talk about it another time."

"Free time? When do you mean free time?" Chuan Gong pulled Lin Jian along as they ran. "Hurry up and choose your magic weapon. The sect leader wants to see you after you're done. Your master, Zhen Yang, has also been invited. You'd better make a good impression then!"

"Hey!"

The body flies ahead through the forest, while the soul chases behind.

Pulled along by the Transmission Elder, Lin Jian, who had just returned to the sect, appeared in front of the Xuanji Treasure Vault in the blink of an eye.

I've been to this forest twice before, but the magical implements I used each time were more advanced than the last.

The first time it was a second-grade item, the second time it was a fourth-grade item, and now... this time, I can actually choose any magic weapon from the highest grade five that can be used by those below the Nascent Soul stage. I must seize this opportunity.

When Lin Jian received the reminder from the elder who was passing on his skills, he had already asked Chun Xue which magic weapon would be more suitable if he wanted to improve the progress of his cultivation.

Chunxue did not give a direct answer, but instead gave him a talisman.

It is said that if you take a stroll through the fifth-grade metal-attribute magical artifacts, the most suitable talisman will provide the answer.

My plan to take Chunxue to the market for the first time to test her swordsmanship skills never expected to come true at this time.

Lin Jian happily took the talisman and stepped onto the fifth floor of the Xuanji Treasure Vault.

In the blink of an eye, I was captivated by the dazzling array of magical artifacts before me.

A fifth-grade magic weapon truly lives up to its name; by standard, it is generally the graduation gear for peak Golden Core cultivators.

The spiritual light emanating from them was as dazzling as the white ice flying sword that Lin Jian had first seen at the Spirit Sword Sect. Normally, a magic weapon of this level would never have any connection with a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator in his entire life.

But now they are all laid out in front of the forest for you to choose from.

"I'm coming!"

Looking around through the woods, I felt like a heartless playboy, falling in love with every woman he met.

[Celestial Magnetic Wheel: Characteristic 1 (Celestial Magnetic Field): Generates a strong magnetic field with a radius of 100 zhang, deflecting the trajectory of all attack spells. Characteristic 2 (Metal Storm): Attracts all nearby metallic objects to form a metal storm, continuously cutting all targets within the range. Characteristic 3 (Earthly Magnetic Attraction): Absorbs the power of the earth's magnetic field, transforming it into metallic spiritual energy to nourish itself.]
"This is good, this is good!"

By simulating the power of a domain with a fifth-grade magic artifact, one can remain invincible as long as the domain is activated and one is within it.

Unless it is a Nascent Soul stage cultivator who also possesses a domain, as long as one's domain is active, no matter how many cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage attack, it will be difficult to break through the power of this domain.

With such a magical artifact, one can guarantee absolute safety in critical moments.

This magical artifact is not only offensive and defensive, but also has the means to quickly restore one's own true energy, making it an all-around magical artifact.

[Golden Cicada Wings of Sky Rift: Characteristic 1 (Golden Cicada Wings): Unfolds three pairs of spiritual energy wings, allowing for instantaneous space traversal. Characteristic 2 (Sky Rift Blade): Spatial rifts are created at the edges of the wings, causing fatal damage to everything in their path. Characteristic 3 (Cocoon Transformation): Automatically condenses protective gale force while in flight.]
"This one is good, this one is good too."

If the Heavenly Magnetic Wheel of Ten Thousand Attractions was the ultimate defense, then the Golden Cicada Wings of Sky Splitting are absolute speed.

A fifth-grade magic weapon consumes a lot of resources. While it may be invincible during the period when the domain is activated, it may not be able to maintain that state for long.

With these wings, when faced with an enemy and unable to defeat them, one can simply flap their wings and instantly escape thousands of miles away.

Isn't this much better than standing still and getting beaten?

When running away, it can even use its wings to slap its opponents twice, making it an essential item for the sixth brother.

[Soul-Suppressing Bell: Characteristic 1 (Long-lasting Roar of the Soul): Ringing the bell triggers a resonance of the golden soul, disintegrating the opponent's spiritual defenses. Characteristic 2 (Soul-Suppressing Secret Technique): Forms an anti-spiritual barrier, reflecting a certain amount of the opponent's spiritual attacks. Characteristic 3 (Thousand Secret Records): Records and replicates previously encountered spiritual secret techniques.]
The fifth-grade ritual implements encompass a wide variety of items.

Not only are there many types of magical artifacts for the physical body, but there are also countless magical artifacts specifically for spiritual matters.

Unfortunately, as he scanned the forest, he found that the talisman on his chest remained completely still, as if it didn't care much for any of the magical artifacts that appeared.

After the talisman, Chunxue, who used it as her eyes, became somewhat irritated. "What a piece of junk! It's all just broken copper and scrap iron. Is this what you call a treasure vault? It might as well be called a garbage dump!"

"They can't even find a decent cultivation-type magic weapon for Brother Jian, and they still have the nerve to call it a treasure vault!"

"what?"

As yet another magical artifact flashed past, Chunxue's eyes suddenly lit up...

Lin Jian felt a slight glow emanate from the talisman on his chest, flashing a warm orange-yellow light.

Following the direction of the warm light, a small, gilded pagoda came into view in the woods.

[Gilded Exquisite Pagoda: Accelerates cultivation of metal-attribute techniques, possessing the triple effects of barrier breaking, protection, and soul condensation. Characteristic One (Metal-Attribute Frenzy): Filters external spiritual energy into pure metal-attribute energy, granting three times the normal cultivation speed during calm periods; during raging periods (limited to one hour per day), it grants ten times the speed but carries a risk of meridian tearing. Characteristic Two (Protective Screen): After activation, the pagoda floats above the cultivator's head, cascading metal-attribute spiritual energy to form a protective barrier. Characteristic Three (Phantom Slaughter): Recreates a battle illusion within the pagoda, endlessly honing sword intent and technique proficiency.]
This is not a magical artifact that can be of much use in direct combat, but for Lin Jian now, it is the most suitable magical artifact for him.

It can filter external spiritual energy into pure metal elemental energy, and can also drastically accelerate one's own cultivation speed.

What Lin Jian needs now is to quickly cultivate his own technique, "Tai Bai Forging Gold Technique." With the help of this magical artifact, he will be even more powerful.

As a sword cultivator, he never needed to consider his own offense and defense. As long as his level increased, what couldn't be solved with a single sword strike?

If one sword isn't enough, then two.

As for defense... the best defense is offense! What defense should a sword cultivator consider?
Just do it!

Moreover, this gilded exquisite pagoda is not entirely without defense; once its protective screen is deployed, it can withstand the attacks of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator for a while without much trouble.

Simply put, this is a fifth-grade magic weapon primarily used for cultivation while also providing some defensive capabilities, perfectly suited to Lin Jian's current needs.

Spring Snow took a liking to it at first sight, and so did Lin Jian.

"That's it!"

The small tower, carried by the trees, arrived outside the treasure vault.

The elder who had been guarding the area saw the small pagoda held in the palm of the hand in the forest and stroked his beard with a smile. "Good eye! This fifth-grade magic artifact is one of the few treasures in our Xuanji Treasury. With the materials used to forge it, it could have been a sixth-grade magic artifact. It's just that the forger's skill was insufficient, which is why it was relegated to fifth grade. But if it weren't for that, you wouldn't have been able to get your hands on it..." He then let out a long sigh. "In that case, let's go... Your master and the sect leader are waiting for you in the main hall!"

……

In the main hall, almost all the sect elders were present.

Although the Zhengyang Sect is one of the four most powerful sects in this area, only a dozen or so people, including the sect leader and all the sect elders, appeared in the forest.

Those who have completed the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages will become disciples.

He was promoted from Golden Core to Sect Master.

The nascent soul is an elder.

The people who appeared before them in the forest were all the top combat forces of the Zhengyang Sect.

The Nascent Soul stage is already the strongest level for medium-sized sects like the Zheng Yang Sect.

However, in a place like the Holy Land... even a direct disciple of the Holy Maiden, who is still called a disciple, already possesses the strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator who is on par with them.

"Is this the child chosen by the successor of the Holy Land? He is indeed handsome and unparalleled in this world!"

"I was just saying that when I was stargazing the other day, I saw that the star of our sect was shining brightly. It turns out that the heavens are truly blessing our Zhengyang Sect!"

"Thanks to Zhenyang, he was able to teach such an outstanding disciple! In my opinion, Zhenyang's injuries should have been treated long ago. How could he be left crippled like this?! You must know that if the physical body is damaged, it is very difficult to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage!"

A refined-looking man standing in the center of the group waved to the woods with a smile, "Child, come here, let me take a good look at you."

The disciple quickly reminded him, "Hurry up and go up! The sect leader has been engrossed in alchemy lately, and he only comes out of seclusion once in a long time!"

Lin Jian lowered his eyes and smiled, "Yes, Sect Master."

Upon arriving before the sect leader, the other party extended his palm and gently stroked Lin Jian's cheek.

A hint of comfort flickered in those peaceful eyes. "Good! Good! As expected of a disciple of my Zhengyang Sect, you have thwarted the plots of the Demon Worshiping Sect so many times. What do you think I should reward you with?"

Lin Jian bowed his head and clasped his hands, not wanting the other party to see the barely concealed wariness in his eyes. "The demonic people of the Demon Worship Sect have colluded with the Heavenly Demons and betrayed all of humanity. They are truly intolerable to the world! Everyone should kill them. I was merely doing my duty and have no merit to speak of. Moreover, the Transmission Elder has already taken me to receive a fifth-grade magic weapon. I am truly satisfied!"

"That won't do! You've rendered a great service to our sect. If other sects see this reward, they'll think our sect can't afford to support its disciples!"

"Yes, Jian'er! We've all heard that the Immortal Sect has already tried to poach our talent."

"What other sects can give you, our sect will certainly not shortchange you!"

"Just tell us what you want! We'll do our best to fulfill your request!"

Lin Jian looked around and saw Zhen Yang sitting at the edge of the crowd, laughing like a baby over two thousand months old. He immediately clasped his hands and bowed his head, saying, "Disciple has no other wish than for Master's good health!"

"Alright! I knew Jian'er was kind-hearted! You don't need to tell me that, we were already planning to help anyway! There's no need to mention that again, now tell me your wish!"

“Then…I want a mansion.”

As his cultivation level grew stronger, his original mountain courtyard was no longer worthy of the forest.

Although one's cultivation level will not drop further after reaching the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, even if one does not cultivate for a long time, a good environment still has a significant impact on one's cultivation strength.

The mountain courtyards, where ordinary disciples used to live, are no longer of any benefit to spiritual practice in the forest.

Only blessed lands with better spiritual energy can provide a better environment for cultivation.

Moreover, as his cultivation level improved, he gradually gained more secrets of his own.

Now that I've made my mark, I can no longer remain invisible in the eyes of some people. I can't stay in that drafty little mountain courtyard and let others spy on me.

"Good!" The sect leader laughed heartily. "It's all agreed! I will personally explain this matter to the disciple, and he will take you to collect the mansion later!"

As he said this, the sect leader carefully approached the forest and asked in a low voice, "Recently, I have become quite interested in alchemy, especially the kind of explosive pills that your senior brother refines. I hope you can give me some pointers when you have some time."

"I will obey the sect leader's instructions!"

The sect leader pressed down on Lin Jian's clasped hands, a sly smile on his face, "This is not an instruction, but a request..."

As they left the main hall with Lin Jian, the Transmission Elder sighed, "The Sect Master was so good to you, kid!"

"Sigh! I've been diligently passing on my skills to the sect for decades and have never offered a mansion for free, yet you, kid, easily obtained a mansion entirely of your own! It's infuriating to compare yourself to others!"

"Who knows, it might be something good..." Lin Jian's eyes were dark as he bowed and asked to leave. "Elder, if there's nothing else for me to do, I need to take care of my personal matters."

"Your mansion..."

"Let's talk about it when I get back," Lin Jian said with a smile, 'After all... I don't even know if I'll be able to come back.'

Sending a message on behalf of Master Yuhu means that one has become aware of the other party's identity as a member of the Demon Worship Sect.

In a time when the Demon Worship Sect is universally condemned, it's difficult to guarantee one's absolute safety in the forest.

Of course... according to Yuhu, the other party doesn't seem to be going to make a rash move against someone as insignificant as her.

Even so, he still needs to be fully prepared—

Bring the spring snow with you.

"Please, Lord Chunxue, come with me! Please come with me!" Lin Jian rubbed against Chunxue's arm, "I can't live without you."

Chunxue's eyes were full of laughter. She crossed her arms, raised her chin, and glanced to the side. "How could it not work without me? I'm just an ordinary woman, how could I possibly be of any help?"

"With you here, I have boundless courage!" Lin Jian pressed down on Chunxue's shoulders, looking at her with unwavering eyes. "With you here, I have the confidence to face any unknown challenge!"

"You are electricity, you are light, you are the only myth!"

"Stop, stop, stop, stop!" Chunxue rolled her eyes as she was shaken, a sweet smile on her lips. "Since you can't live without me, this great king will take pity on you and go with you!"

(End of this chapter)