Chapter 406: Chapter 317: Devouring Origin
Ximen Kankan held a torch, walking with Duan Rong into a mountain cave.
After passing through the relatively short passageway at the entrance, they suddenly stepped into a space with considerable depth.
Deeper within the cave, several torches flickered, revealing several figures who were piling broken weapons onto a cart. Once it was filled, someone dragged the cart into a deep passage within the stone wall. Soon after, another empty cart was pushed over...
When Duan Rong and Ximen Kankan entered holding torches, those people also noticed them but merely gave them a glance before burying their heads in their work...
The broken weapons in the cave were nothing more than scrap iron and copper, not anything important.
Seeing the pile of broken weapons forming small hills, Duan Rong’s breath became a bit rapid.
His eyes gleamed with excitement as he muttered, "This is spectacular!?"
"Spectacular? This pile of scrap metal, what’s so spectacular about it?" Ximen Kankan looked at Duan Rong with bewilderment.
Duan Rong chuckled, the excitement fading from his face. He gazed deeply at the cave before him, saying, "Nothing spectacular. I’ve simply never seen so many broken weapons before."
As Duan Rong spoke, he walked slowly to the nearest pile of broken weapons, picking up a blade with a cracked edge. He clenched the hilt with his right hand, his eyes flickering as he thought, "Read Artifact Spirit."
In the dim cave, a set of data floated before Duan Rong’s eyes.
Artifact: Dragon Sparrow Sword
Artifact Spirit Tier: Tier Four
Devouring Requirements: Host’s Spiritual Power Level Four (Satisfied)
Devouring Effect: Duster Mountain-Cracking Saber First Level
Looking at the data floating before him, Duan Rong’s gaze flickered as he thought, "Devour."
Tier Four Artifact Spirit, yet the martial arts is only at the First Level, indicating this Duster Mountain-Cracking Saber must be martial arts of the True Qi Realm.
As the data panel before him dissipated and disappeared, Duan Rong tossed the broken weapon in his hand back into the pile.
Duan Rong’s gaze shifted, suddenly picking up a dark object by his feet. Its peculiar shape didn’t immediately reveal its purpose to him.
Under the torchlight, Duan Rong closely examined the dark object in his hand, resembling a black band. He had no idea how long it had been here, its surface covered with a thick layer of dust.
Duan Rong wiped away the dust, feeling its icy texture to the touch.
Clutching the cool-feeling item, Duan Rong thought, "Read Artifact Spirit."
Another set of data immediately appeared before Duan Rong’s eyes.
Artifact: Black Iron Knee Guards
Artifact Spirit Tier: Tier Seven
Devouring Requirements: Host’s Spiritual Power Level Seven (Not Satisfied)
Devouring Effect: Return to the Peak Step Fourth Level
Looking at this set of data, Duan Rong’s expression was bewildered.
This thing turned out to be knee guards!
Such an unassuming dark item turned out to be a Tier Seven Artifact Spirit.
Return to the Peak Step?! This is undoubtedly a lightweight skill in the True Qi Realm!
Unfortunately, it’s already at the Fourth Level, and I can’t devour it!
Holding the dark knee guards in his hand, Duan Rong turned to Ximen Kankan, asking, "Where do these broken discarded weapons come from?"
Ximen Kankan scratched his head, responding uncertainly, "Some are discarded by fellow disciples. Others are scavenged from enemies who felt they were useless and tossed them here."
Duan Rong nodded, his gaze profound.
He desperately needed a lightweight skill in the True Qi Realm now.
Lightweight body technique is highly beneficial in both escape and combat.
He had already entered the True Qi Realm, and right before him was a vast devouring source. If he searched, he would surely find a weapon with a lightweight skill in the True Qi Realm that he could devour!
With this thought, Duan Rong suddenly began scavenging through the mountain-like pile of discarded weapons.
Seeing Duan Rong buried in the pile of broken weapons, Ximen Kankan remarked, "What are you rummaging through this trash for? If you don’t have a weapon, wait until my smithing skills are honed, and I’ll forge one for you!"
Looking at Ximen Kankan, Duan Rong gave a slight smile, saying, "Kankan, come over and help me search too!"
"Search for what?"
Duan Rong furrowed his brow, pondering briefly before saying, "Search for items for the legs and feet..."
Upon hearing this, Ximen Kankan clicked his tongue, looking at Duan Rong with a peculiar expression, saying, "Items for the feet?! Click click... What kind of tastes do you have? I had no idea you were into this!"
Seeing Ximen Kankan’s expression, Duan Rong knew what he was thinking.
Duan Rong’s face fell as he said, "Enough nonsense! Go over there and help me look. Oh, and waist items might also work..."
"Waist?" Ximen Kankan blinked, saying, "That’s a bit more normal..."
Grumbling, Ximen Kankan walked diagonally across from Duan Rong, sifting through the pile of broken weapons there.
Glancing at Ximen Kankan’s back, Duan Rong shook his head discreetly.
Despite searching for a long time without finding anything, Duan Rong felt an urgency building within. He looked around, suddenly activating his Divine Sense.
He released his Divine Sense for only a moment before retracting it, but in that brief instant, Duan Rong spotted something.
He took two steps to the right, picked up several broken weapons by his feet, and uncovered a brass-engraved ankle ring lying on the ground.
Just as Duan Rong picked up the ankle ring, he heard a loud clattering from Ximen Kankan’s direction.
"What happened?"
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