Chapter 437: Chapter 165: Winning the Heavens with Strength, Tian Chen Patriarch’s Bold Bet!_2
The Taiyi Immortal Ding held vital importance for the Hidden Sect.
Not only for its use, but also for the significance, it represented.
All of that was irreplaceable.
"Oh, is that so?"
Seeing the state of the four heavenly ancestors, TianChen did not inquire further, he fell into contemplation, seemingly deep in thought.
After seeing TianChen fall into contemplation, the other four Heavenly Ancestors did not disturb him.
Their disagreement was futile in this matter, the decision made by TianChen was the final one.
Down below, Chen Chang’an also didn’t hasten, but halted the task at hand and awaited the answer from the five ancestors.
Whether these five agreed or not, it didn’t matter much.
For Chen Chang’an, he is determined to refine this artifact, no matter what.
If the Taiyi Immortal Ding doesn’t work, he’ll switch to Taiyuan Xian Ding, if Taiyuan Xian Ding doesn’t work, then he’ll switch to the Earth Ding.
Regardless, somehow, even without these Dings, he would surely make the device, albeit with a little more effort.
Not much time had passed, perhaps about a minute, when TianChen in the sky seemed to realize something and sighed deeply.
Then he turned to Chen Chang’an and bowed:
"I apologize for keeping you waiting."
"Dear companion, if you do not mind, please take charge of the Immortal Ding in the upcoming days."
"I only hope that during your usage, you treat it kindly."
To everyone’s surprise, TianChen actually agreed.
"I thank you greatly, my dear companion."
Chen Chang’an slightly bowed as he responded. To be honest, TianChen’s choice was quite unforeseen.
With that said, Chen Chang’an resumed his previous activities, continuing to pour the remaining materials one by one.
Immediately, he focused entirely on refining the device.
"Senior brother, what is this?"
While Chen Chang’an was wholly engrossed, the Heavenly Venerate and his companions up in the sky could no longer maintain their calm.
They looked at TianChen, disbelief evident on their faces.
Frankly, if not for their clear perception that the person in front of them was indeed their Senior Brother TianChen, they would have suspected that his body has been possessed by another.
After all, his decision seriously contradicted the teaching of their ancestors.
"Junior brothers, junior sister, I know what you’re thinking."
Seeing the doubtful expression on the faces of Tianyuanzi and others, TianChen gave a resigned laugh.
He perfectly understood the concerns of Tianyuanzi and others.
Yet, he had a compelling reason to proceed as such.
"Junior brothers, the lifespan of the Immortal Ding is almost over."
Then, under the puzzled gaze of the four, TianChen sighed, and slowly explained.
And before the four could react, he continued:
"In the very beginning, when our ancient ancestors retrieved the Immortal Ding, it had already suffered irreversible damage."
"Not only was its might diminished, even its basic existence became hard to sustain."
"Later on, out of desperation, our ancestors expended great efforts to find a place like Taiyuan to nurture the Immortal Ding."
"Over the years, due to the nourishment from Taiyuan, the Immortal Ding gradually regained some of its power, maintaining its capabilities for Artifact Refining."
"However, the recovery of its original power is merely a facade, the essence of the Immortal Ding has truly been lost."
"Even though the nourishment from Taiyuan over these years prevented the Immortal Ding from having major issues."
"But."
"What happens when Taiyuan is no longer there?"
At this point, TianChen didn’t continue, he believed that Tianyuanzi and the others would understand his meaning.
Indeed, Tianyuanzi and the others understood TianChen’s meaning.
Indeed, although the Taiyi Immortal Ding had recovered somewhat over the years, it was an indisputable fact that its functional essence had been lost.
With Taiyuan, it still served some purpose. However, without Taiyuan, the Taiyi Immortal Ding would inevitably become a pile of scrap metal!
And the four Venerates knew very well that Taiyuan’s lifespan was reaching its end.
At most, in another hundred years, the World Source of Taiyuan would be depleted, and it would fall into oblivion.
By then, it would also be the end for the Taiyi Immortal Ding.
"So, Elder Brother... are you suggesting...?"
When Tianyuanzi suddenly seemed to realize something, he quickly turned to TianChen, his face filled with surprise.
"Precisely!"
Under Tianyuanzi’s gaze, TianChen nodded.
"To save the Dao instrument, we can only rely on another Dao instrument."
"The problem with the Immortal Tripod is that its origin is damaged, which is usually incurable."
"However, this time is different."
"This time it is an ancient sage like Saint Chen who is refining the Dao instrument."
"If, during the process, the Immortal Tripod could be blessed with a little bit of the Supreme Saint Dao, allowing it to pass through the Dao Soldier Tribulation once again."
"Then, a regeneration of its origin isn’t completely impossible."
This was the consideration of TianChen the elder.
TianChen was also gambling, an unprecedented gamble!
If he wins the bet, then from then on, the Hidden Sect will truly become the legendary Hidden Sect, distinguished for all time!
If he loses the bet, then the Hidden Sect will enter decline a hundred years ahead of time!
Having made that clear, TianChen the elder glanced at Chen Chang’an below, and spoke slowly to the four Tianyuan elders.
"Brothers, let’s not speak any further, let’s not disturb Saint Chen any longer."
"Eldest brother, we understand."
When they realized what TianChen the elder was gambling on, the four Tianyuan elders didn’t know what to say.
Their only hope now was for Chen Chang’an to be successful.
Immediately, the five of them continued to watch Chen Chang’an’s Artifact Refining in the void.
Humming~!
Meanwhile, as the five elders were discussing in the sky, Chen Chang’an’s process below had reached its end.
At this moment, he was putting the last item into the Taiyi Immortal Tripod.
Boom~!
Just as Chen Chang’an put the last item in, an anomaly occurred.
With a loud crash, a more powerful energy burst out from within the Taiyi Immortal Tripod.
This energy was ethereal yet vast, filled with endless dignity!
Humming~!
This was the power only Dao soldiers could possess, magnificent momentum, suppressing the heavens and enveloping the sky!
Boom, boom, boom~!
At the same time, outside, above the Hidden Sect’s sky.
The previously clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds.
Boom, boom, boom~!
Within those boundless clouds, terrifying thunders were continuously gathering.
The thunder filled the sky, radiating destructive power.
"Roar~!"
"Howl~!"
The terrifying power immediately made countless giant beasts within a million miles of the Hidden Sect howl in pain,
Some who had low cultivation were even lying directly on the ground, their faces filled with fear.
Even those with high cultivation were uneasy, their hearts thumping wildly, occasionally looking up at the sky, as if facing a terrifying death.
That was the power of proving the Dao!
Its power was only slightly less than that of a Great Heavenly Venerate achieving Dao!
"God, what is that?!"
"Which mighty one has descended upon our Hidden Sect? Are they going to destroy our Hidden Sect?"
At the same time, all the disciples inside the Hidden Sect also saw this scene and were instantly terrified.
"What happened?!"
The elder Daoxuan, who was hosting Li Daoran at the moment, was shocked. He looked at the sky with a face of horror.
"Quick, gather all the disciples, go out and hide!" the next moment, he hurriedly ordered!
In an instant, the large Hidden Sect fell into chaos.
Humming~!
Fortunately, the next moment, five unmatched figures suddenly appeared in the sky.
It was the Five Elders of Taiyuan.
Immediately, a booming voice from the Five Elders came from the sky:
"Disciples, be quiet, there is no need to panic."
"It’s Saint Chen refining the instrument. Such heavenly phenomenons are normal."
As the foundation of the Hidden Sect, the appearance of the Five Elders instantly gave most of the disciples a backbone, and the chaos immediately subsided.
Seeing the disciples settling down, TianChen the elder then looked at Daoxuanzi below and said:
"Daoxuanzi, gather everyone to initiate the Five Spirits Locking Heaven Formation and guard the mountain gate!"
"Yes, elder." Daoxuanzi immediately bowed in response.
