Chapter 815 - Mission
Liu Wuxie stared curiously, shocked at the massive golden carp before him. He had observed the jade slips delivered to the other disciples. There were various fish, such as catfish and carp, but none of them had such a massive carp compared to his own.
"Although the missions are assigned randomly, there's a pattern to be observed. Take the ordinary carp, for example—they typically carry ordinary missions. Catfish is often associated with missions that involve secrecy. But the massive golden carp is different as it often refers to missions impossible to accomplish," Zhao Chao explained based on his experience.
Many of Nine Profound Sect's disciples had joined Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy, and he had obtained that information from them after joining the academy.
Liu Wuxie nodded. He hadn't expected a mere carp to cause such a great commotion.
"I wonder what kind of mission he received for such a rare massive golden carp to appear. If he succeeds, the rewards will be extraordinary," the surrounding disciples whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity.
If Liu Wuxie somehow managed to complete the mission, there were plenty who wouldn’t hesitate to snatch the reward from him. However, such thoughts remained wishful thinking—it was unrealistic for someone at the Nascent Transformation Realm to complete a mission of such magnitude.
Liu Wuxie stored the jade slip and decided not to check it. He could always wait till he left the academy before checking the contents.
Zhao Chao took out his medal and placed it on the light screen, and a carp swam towards him. Though smaller than Liu Wuxie, it was still larger than most.
With their missions assigned, the two left Mission Hall and followed the mountain path down. They ran into many people and found a secluded spot before stopping.
"Brother Liu, may I take a look at your mission?" Zhao Chao was curious about Liu Wuxie's mission and wanted to know more about it.
Without hesitation, Liu Wuxie took out the jade slip and unfolded it.
As Zhao Chao read the contents, he took a deep breath, his expression freezing in shock.
When he finally regained his composure, he muttered in disbelief, "This mission is impossible!"
But Liu Wuxie maintained his composure. There was no turning back since he had already accepted the mission. He would do everything within his power to complete it, as failure would mean he wouldn't be able to take another mission, and he would never be able to accumulate points without missions.
Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy had plenty of resources; if one had enough points, one could even exchange them for a second-grade spiritual pill.
Second-grade spiritual pills were comparable to the Spirit Profound Realm, and the laws contained within were even more terrifying. Even cultivators at the True Profound Realm wouldn't dare to consume them recklessly. So far, the first-grade spiritual pills Liu Wuxie had consumed in the past few days were fairly ordinary.
Third-grade spiritual pills could only be refined by cultivators at the Earth Profound Realm, and fourth-grade ones required cultivators at the Heaven Profound Realm. No one knew the rank beyond the fourth grade, not even Liu Wuxie.
"Brother Liu, if the mission is too difficult, perhaps you should talk to the higher-ups and request a different one. Given your current cultivation, it's practically impossible for you to complete it," Zhao Chao suggested out of genuine concern for Liu Wuxie's safety, not because he was looking down on the latter.
"That won't be necessary," Liu Wuxie replied, shaking his head. It wasn't his style to give up before attempting it. Besides, there wasn't a deadline for the mission, and he wasn't in a hurry.
Some missions had a strict time limit, but those with extremely high difficulty like his typically did not.
Zhao Chao took out his jade slip and opened it. His mission was relatively simple as he was only required to hunt a rare profound beast in the Heavenly Spirit Mountain Range. That profound beast had claimed the lives of several disciples, prompting the academy to issue a bounty on it.
"Brother Zhao, I'll be bidding my farewell here. I hope we can have a drink together when I return," Liu Wuxie said with a smile. He was grateful for Zhao Chao's earlier intervention. Without it, he might have been forced into a life-and-death battle with Ning Hai—one where victory was uncertain.
The fight could have ended in mutual destruction, something he had no desire for. Though he didn’t say it aloud, he had quietly taken note of the favor Zhao Chao had done for him.
"I won't delay you any longer then. It will be a long journey, and I hope you stay safe!" Zhao Chao said, cupping his fists together as the two parted.
Liu Wuxie headed straight out of the Heavenly Spirit Mountain Range and disappeared in a few leaps, while Zhao Chao headed to the Heavenly Spirit Mountain Range.
Liu Wuxie pushed his speed to the limit to avoid being tailed. Even so, several figures quietly followed behind him, curious about his mission.
Miao Hanxuan stood atop a mountain, his gaze piercing through the clouds as he watched the Mission Hall from afar. Although he hadn't seen everything, he had seen enough.
"Liu Wuxie, don't even think about returning alive now that you've left!" Miao Hanxuan sneered with a sinister smile.
Even though the Thousand-Mile Tracking Art had faded, a faint aura could still be tracked using unique means.
"Move out! Make sure he vanishes without a trace!" Miao Hanxuan ordered with a wave of his hand.
Several disciples nearby immediately obeyed, disappearing into the distance, leaving the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy in pursuit of their target.
Meanwhile, Liu Wuxie, unaware of the looming danger, pressed forward, leaving the academy’s territory after two hours of travel. He continued without rest, flying for another two hours before finally slowing down upon entering a city. But as he recalled the details of his mission, a deep frown formed on his face.
"Cracks have appeared on the Martial Astral Vein. The mission is to repair it, with a reward of five thousand points." The mission details were brief—just a single line—but Liu Wuxie committed them to memory with a single glance.
Most missions only offered one to two hundred points, while Zhao Chao’s mission, considered moderately difficult, awarded eight hundred points.
Yet Liu Wuxie's mission offered a staggering five thousand points, and it was no wonder everyone looked at him so strangely.
An astral pulse served as a bridge connecting the Astral Domain to the True Martial Continent, and any fractures could lead to catastrophe across the entire continent.
The journey to the Martial Astral Vein alone would take an entire month, and it was unknown if he could repair the fissure. But there was one thing for sure—it was hazardous since it was the bridge connecting True Martial Continent to the Astral Domain.
Aside from having to guard against the Astral Domain's stellar winds, there were also unknown profound beasts lurking there, and he would be in danger if he weren't careful. Most importantly, the fissures released a powerful tearing force. Even those at the high levels of the True Profound Realm would be killed if they went there.
Even those at the True Profound Realm wouldn't be willing to take on such a mission, not to mention someone at the Nascent Transformation Realm. It was unfathomable why such a daunting mission had fallen into his hands.
But Liu Wuxie soon recollected his thoughts and treated it as a trial. He rested briefly before he resumed his journey, as there were many places he had to pass through along the way.
This time, he had no intention of rushing back to the academy. Estimating that his journey would take three to six months, he decided to take his time.
Using a teleportation array, he traveled to Martial City. He still remembered the verbal conflict he had with the Wang Clan's disciples on their way to the academy, yet now, he had safely arrived in the city by nightfall.
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He checked into an inn, as it was dangerous to travel at night. He planned to rest for the night before continuing his journey at dawn.
At dusk, lanterns were lit up on the streets, and Liu Wuxie stepped out of the inn and into the bustling city to explore the Central Plains. The last time he had been here, his grandfather had led the way, and they had been in a hurry to reach the academy. Now, for the first time, he had the chance to explore at his own pace.
"This tavern looks decent!" Liu Wuxie stepped into a tavern. Aside from cultivation, he needed to familiarize himself with the Central Plains. To avoid drawing attention, he had long changed out of his academy uniform, now dressed in a simple blue robe. Despite his strength, there was still a hint of youthful inexperience on his face.
"Have you all heard? A monster capable of breathing fire has appeared on Azure Dragon Mountain!" Three middle-aged men were seated not far away from Liu Wuxie, and one spoke in a voice the entire tavern could hear.
"I heard many people were injured because of that monster. A lot of cultivators have already made their way over, and rumors say that an Azure Dragon has awakened," said a man from another table, having heard tales of the creature on Azure Dragon Mountain.
"Do dragons really exist in this world?" The topic immediately caught everyone's attention, and soon, cultivators from other tables joined the discussion, eagerly debating the mysterious monster.
Liu Wuxie perked his ears, listening intently. He had to see it for himself if it was really an Azure Dragon. Having cultivated the True Dragon Physique and possessing the Heavenly Dragon Seal, he desperately needed the dragon clan's laws and blood essence.
Most importantly, since that creature could breathe fire, it likely harbored a fire essence. If he could obtain it, he would be able to forge a Fire Suppression Stele for his heart.
He hadn't forgotten that he had a secondary goal in leaving the academy—to search for fire, earth, and water essences to forge Suppression Steles corresponding to the elements. After all, elemental essences containing spirituality were too rare, and ordinary items couldn't satisfy his needs.
"Azure Dragon Mountain isn't far, just a two-day journey from here. We can go and take a look. Who knows, we might really be able to witness the emergence of a dragon," said a cultivator at the True Profound Realm. If the monster were really a dragon, it would be an opportunity not to be missed.
Meanwhile, Liu Wuxie's food had arrived. He poured himself a drink and listened to the ongoing discussion around him.
No one paid any attention to him as the Nascent Transformation Realm cultivators could only be considered low-level cultivators in the Central Plains.
While cultivators at the Nascent Transformation Realm could be considered pillars in the various clans, this was only common in the Four Great Clans and powerful sects.
Liu Wuxie finished his meal and left the tavern after gaining a basic understanding of the Azure Dragon Mountain. It was still uncertain whether the creature was truly an Azure Dragon, but one thing was clear—the mountain lay directly along his path to the Martial Astral Vein, meaning he had to cross it regardless.
Fortunately, the Liu Clan possessed a detailed map of the Central Plains, which he had studied extensively.
Upon returning to the inn, he sat on the bed and cultivated the entire night.
At dawn, he joined the crowd of cultivators heading toward the teleportation array, which led directly to the city closest to Azure Dragon Mountain.
After paying the fees, Liu Wuxie stepped into the teleportation array. But just when he was about to take a seat, two youths rushed in and claimed his seat.
After all, the rumor of an Azure Dragon's appearance had spread across Martial City like wildfire, drawing hordes of cultivators to Azure Dragon Mountain.
Liu Wuxie had arrived early to secure a seat for himself—only to have it snatched away.
The teleportation array had limited capacity. If he didn’t have a seat, he would be forced to wait for the next one, wasting half a day.
"Get lost, kid! Take the next one!" The two youths were at the pinnacle of the Nascent Transformation Realm. They didn't dare to snatch other people's seats—only Liu Wuxie's, probably due to his low cultivation.