Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Chapter 131 Pseudo-Magic Treasure, Ascension Token [Please Subscribe]

"Faster, faster!"

Above the clouds, Daoist Mingjian and Daoist Mingxia, two cultivators from the Purple Mansion of the Azure Lotus Temple, sped through the air, chasing each other and using all their strength.

However, the two still felt it was too slow, and they were pushing themselves to the limit, trying their best to speed up.

After receiving the message that Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping had discovered the Hualong Sect members, the two of them rushed to the scene as quickly as possible.

However, they were 700 or 800 miles away from the scene at the time, and by the time they received the news, some time had already passed.

This made them worry that when the two of them arrived at the scene, they would find nothing, just like the previous times, and they couldn't even see a trace of the enemy.

If that's the case, it's incredibly infuriating.

So the two of them were moving as fast as they could, using all their strength as if they were fleeing for their lives.

There's a saying that goes something like that.

Sometimes you won't know how capable you are until you push yourself.

Since opening up the Purple Palace, Daoist Mingjian has never pushed himself to this point.

He had never realized that he could be this fast!

The journey of seven or eight hundred li actually took just over an hour.

When the two of them arrived at the scene, they saw Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping trying their best to deal with the black dragon protector.

"Phew, I finally made it!"

Seeing that the enemy was still there, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Without Zhou Mingde and the other man needing to say anything, they quickly charged towards the battlefield.

Upon seeing the two Purple Mansion cultivators from the Azure Lotus Temple, the Black Dragon Protector's heart sank and his expression changed drastically.

Even if the power of the "Dragon Spirit Possession Talisman" were nearly exhausted, and even if everything were perfectly intact, a real dragon would not be able to defeat four cultivators of the same level.

"Damn it! I'll remember this grudge. You'll regret this someday!"

He glared at Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping with a face full of resentment, and let out a low growl filled with hatred.

Then, with a quick turn, it fled towards the river below.

After repeated activations, the power of Zhou Mingde's cyan mirror talisman had been largely depleted. The cyan light it emitted could no longer leave a trace on the black dragon protector.

The blessing provided by the "Dragon Spirit Possession Talisman" to the Black Dragon Protector was still in effect, greatly enhancing his resistance to the power of the talisman.

His and Wang Guangping's other attack methods were also useless against the Black Dragon Protector, who was determined to escape, and it was impossible to stop him.

Seeing that the Black Dragon Guardian's escape was unstoppable, Zhou Mingde was already prepared to give up.

A streak of white light suddenly pierced through the air from afar, striking the Black Dragon Guardian precisely in the back.

To Zhou Mingde's great shock, the Black Dragon Protector's dragon scales, which even third-tier magic weapons could not penetrate, were torn apart on the spot as if they were made of paper!

Then, a burst of white frost erupted from within, instantly freezing the Black Dragon Guardian's body into a solid block of white ice, which crashed to the ground.

Bang!

With a loud bang, the white ice crashed to the ground, creating a huge crater.

The ice cubes, which should have been very brittle, were completely undamaged.

This scene left not only Zhou Mingde stunned, but also Wang Guangping.

The two instinctively turned their heads to look in the direction from which the white, cold light had come.

But then they saw Daoist Mingxia holding a white ice bow that shone with icy light, flying towards them together with Daoist Mingjian.

"What is that? A magical artifact?"

Zhou Mingde stared intently at the white ice bow in Mingxia Daoist's hand, his eyes filled with disbelief as he muttered to himself.

Although his voice wasn't loud, Wang Guangping heard it.

He immediately exclaimed in surprise, "No, that's not a magic weapon, it's a fake one!"

As soon as the words "fake magic weapon" were uttered, Zhou Mingde suddenly realized what was going on.

He hurriedly nodded in agreement, "That's right, only Golden Core stage cultivators can activate magic treasures; it can only be a pseudo-magic treasure!"

The so-called "pseudo-magic treasures" are actually treasures that have degenerated from magic treasures!

True magic weapons cannot be activated by anyone other than a Golden Core cultivator.

Therefore, even if a Golden Core cultivator passes away, the magical treasures he leaves behind are extremely powerful, but those who do not have Golden Core cultivation cannot inherit and use them.

Such a magical artifact, which no one can use, is of little use to future generations, no matter how precious it may be; on the contrary, it may become something that brings disaster and trouble.

Therefore, some Golden Core cultivators, before passing away, would erase the spiritual essence of their magical treasures in order to leave powerful protective items for their descendants, and put them into a special spiritual liquid to dissolve the power of the magical treasures, causing them to drop in quality.

A magical artifact whose power has been forcibly diminished no longer possesses the true power of a magical artifact, but it can be activated without the need for Golden Core stage cultivation.

Because its essence is still a magic weapon, its power far exceeds that of a talisman, hence it is called a "pseudo-magic weapon" by cultivators.

These "pseudo-magic weapons" are far rarer than genuine magic weapons, making them extremely rare.

Furthermore, compared to talismanic treasures that can be activated immediately upon acquisition, some "pseudo-magic treasures" not only require cultivators who have practiced specific techniques to activate, but also require special incantations to refine them before they can be used.

There are even some extremely special "pseudo-magical treasures" that can only be activated and controlled by people with a certain bloodline.

Therefore, many cultivators are completely unaware that such a thing exists.

Many cultivators, even upon seeing this thing, are prone to making the same mistake as Zhou Mingde did just now.

The fact that Daoist Mingxia actually possessed a pseudo-magical artifact forced Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping to reassess his status within the Qinglian Temple.

With a "pseudo-magic weapon" in hand, even a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator has the strength to challenge a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

This is a truly precious treasure that can instantly elevate a person's combat power by a small realm!

At that moment, the Black Dragon Guardian was shot down by an arrow and was severely injured on the spot.

By the time he finally managed to break free and shatter the white ice that had bound him, Daoist Mingjian and Daoist Mingxia had already arrived nearby.

Upon seeing the "fake magic weapon" in Mingxia Daoist's hand, his face turned pale, and despair instantly filled his eyes.

Even if he were to return to the time when he first used the "Dragon Spirit Possession Talisman," he still wouldn't be able to withstand the attack of the "pseudo-magic weapon." At most, he would only have a chance to escape.

"I've heard that the deeper one cultivates the Dragon Transformation Sect's 'Dragon Transformation Secret Technique,' the less control one has over their own life and death. Therefore, even when high-ranking members of the Dragon Transformation Sect are captured, they are often killed by spells cast from afar, and nothing can be extracted from them!"

"So, are you going to end it yourself, or should I do it myself?"

In mid-air, Daoist Mingxia held a white ice bow, her jade hands gripping the bowstring tightly. Her face was as cold as frost as she looked down at the Black Dragon Protector, her tone equally indifferent.

Upon hearing her words, Daoist Mingjian, Zhou Mingde, and Wang Guangping all turned their gazes toward the Black Dragon Protector, their eyes equally cold.

It has long been proven that the high-ranking members of the Hualong Sect are not worth capturing alive.

Therefore, although the Black Dragon Protector is injured and surrounded, none of them have any intention of capturing him alive.

Given the opponent's current state, they simply lack the strength to even put up a death struggle.

There are only two paths before the Black Dragon Protector.

Either commit suicide, or leave yourself some dignity.

Or he'll be shot dead by Mingxia Taoist with an arrow!

Being watched like a lamb to the slaughter, the Black Dragon Protector felt his heart turn to ice, experiencing true despair.

He was silent for a moment, still thinking of ways to escape.

But before he could think of a way to try, spiritual light gathered on the ice bow in Mingxia Daoist's hand, gradually condensing into a long frost arrow.

This made him close his eyes briefly, then open them again, his face filled with desolation, and say, "The victor is king, the loser is villain; I admit defeat!"

After saying that, he glared and roared with resentment in his eyes, "But don't be so smug! My Dragon Transformation Sect has been lying low for eight hundred years and is now emerging again. We will definitely take back what we have lost!"

Whoosh!

Almost as soon as he finished shouting, Daoist Mingxia loosened his grip on the bowstring.

Then a flash of cold light pierced the air and instantly struck the Black Dragon Guardian's head.

"They're nothing but a pack of stray dogs!"

"We were able to drive you out of Yasukuni back then, and we can break your outstretched claws now!"

Looking at the broken, headless corpse on the ground, Daoist Mingxia responded to the Black Dragon Protector's words with disdain, then casually put the white ice bow in his hand back into his storage bag.

The real magic treasures can be refined and stored within the bodies of Golden Core stage cultivators.

However, the "pseudo-magic weapon" has already lost that ability.

After easily killing the Black Dragon Guardian, Daoist Mingxia turned to Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping and said, "You two have made a great contribution in slaying this fiend. Each of you may choose one of the magical artifacts on its body!"

"Furthermore, I will also report your merits to the sect. When the sect rewards you according to your contributions, you will naturally receive some benefits as well!"

She knew in her heart that although she had killed the Black Dragon Protector, Zhou Mingde and the other man had also contributed greatly.

Therefore, the spoils of war should definitely be divided between the two of them.

As for Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping, in order to hold off the Black Dragon Protector, they almost exhausted the power of a talisman, and the loss was considerable.

Therefore, when Mingxia Daoist spoke, they didn't hold back.

They immediately exchanged a glance and replied in unison, "Then we thank Fellow Daoist Mingxia in advance!"

After the two searched and examined the magical artifacts on the Black Dragon Protector's body, Zhou Mingde took away the most valuable artifact, the dragon-patterned banner.

This can be seen as Wang Guangping returning the favor he received for sharing the credit for the Fire God Jackal's killing of the Dragon Transformation Sect's missionaries.

In this battle, the Dragon Transformation Sect lost one Black Dragon Protector, five missionaries, and twenty-three ordinary followers, a considerable loss.

After this battle, the turbulent cultivation world of Lanzhou finally found peace.

Because he did not want to reveal that he possessed a "fake magic weapon," Daoist Mingxia specifically instructed Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping not to disclose the matter afterward.

Therefore, when announcing the results, the account of killing the Black Dragon Protector consisted of only a brief statement: Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping discovered and held off the Black Dragon Protector, and then the arriving Mingxia Daoist completed the killing.

As to how the Black Dragon Protector died, only the four people present at the time and the Golden Core stage elders of the Green Lotus Temple knew.

Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping, who contributed greatly to this battle, also gained the gratitude and respect of many cultivators in Lanzhou as the results were announced.

The Wang family of Hongyao Valley and the Zhou family of Jiufeng Ridge became unparalleled in Lanzhou for a time, making them extremely famous.

Perhaps it was to inspire the major families in Lanzhou and create a model effect.

Seven days after the Black Dragon Protector was killed, Qinglian Temple announced the rewards for the Zhou and Wang families for their contributions in the operation to eliminate the spies of the Hualong Sect.

This reward looks very generous.

The Zhou family received a Foundation Establishment Pill and an Ascension Token, while the Wang family received a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Furthermore, if there is any further conscription, both families will be exempt from one conscription.

The rent for the shops of the other two major families in Hongyafang will also be waived for thirty years.

"The Foundation Establishment Pill is easy to obtain; it's something I deserve. But this Ascension Token is truly unexpected. It must have been Fellow Daoist Mingxia who helped!"

Inside the Zhongping Hall, after seeing off the Qinglian Temple disciples who came to distribute the rewards, Zhou Mingde, Zhou Chun, and the others returned to the hall and began discussing the rewards.

The focus of everyone's discussion was the silver-white token that Zhou Mingde was holding in his hand.

The token was engraved with the words "Ascension to Immortality" on one side and a blue lotus pattern on the other.

This item, called the "Ascension Token," is a precious treasure used by major sects like Qinglian Temple to reward their affiliated immortal cultivation families.

Anyone who possesses this "Ascension Token" is exempt from all consequences, regardless of their cultivation level, aptitude, or age.

With this item, one can join the Qinglian Temple and, after reaching the twelfth level of the Qi Refining stage, enjoy the right to take a Foundation Establishment Pill once to establish one's foundation.

It can be said that this item is even more important than a Foundation Establishment Pill.

If the Zhou family were willing, they could completely use this "Ascension Token" to send a member of their clan with a Qi Refining Stage 12 cultivation level to the Azure Lotus Temple, where he could take Foundation Establishment Pills to establish his foundation.

If successful, the Zhou family will have a Foundation Establishment stage inner disciple at Qinglian Temple.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, Qinglian Temple would rather reward someone with a Foundation Establishment Pill than with this "Ascension Token".

That's why Zhou Mingde believed that it was Mingxia Daoist who had put in the effort to allow Qinglian to view such a treasure.

After examining the token for a while, Zhou Mingde put it away and said in a deep voice, "I'll keep this for now. We'll discuss how to use it after Daoyi returns."

He was a Supreme Elder, and he earned this entirely through his own abilities, so naturally no one else dared to object.

"As for this Foundation Establishment Pill..."

Zhou Mingde's gaze shifted and fell on Zhou Chun.

(End of this chapter)