I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 453: Chapter 436: Seizing the Treasure

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When Wang Meng saw the words ’Land of Reversed Heaven and Earth,’ he realized that with Godhood shattering the natural laws, some strange places and things had appeared in the world. Perhaps this was one of them, and it might even be helpful to him.

Besides, this was a matter of life and death for Zhang Bai. If he could help, he wasn’t about to stand idly by. His relationship with the Taiyin Sect had progressed to the point where they could no longer draw a line between "us" and "them."

Cheng Cheng wanted to go too, but Mo Chen refused. This trip wasn’t for pleasure; there might even be fighting. It was better for Cheng Cheng to stay obediently at the Taiyin Sect. On any other day, her little princess temper would have surely exploded, but with Wang Meng present, she could only reluctantly agree.

"We’ll be relying on the three of you this time. The Taiyin Sect will not forget your assistance."

Mo Chen said.

"Elder Mo, you’re too kind. You can leave a small matter like this to us. Yue Rantian is really pushing his luck!"

said Song Zhidao. The Puppet Sect, ranked seventeenth in the Star Alliance, was incredibly ambitious, and forging a good relationship with the Taiyin Sect was a necessity.

"Then let’s set off," Yuu Kunlun said with a nod.

"Huh? Is this young man coming with us too?" Lui Yun of the Ghost Axe Divine Skill Sect suddenly asked.

"Heh, he’s just coming along to watch," Mo Chen said without elaborating.

The three of them were a bit puzzled. How had a Holy Cultivation Disciple appeared in the Taiyin Sect? And one who carried himself with such confidence, no less. Stranger still, Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen seemed completely unfazed by it.

Still, the three of them didn’t press the issue. Wang Meng, on the other hand, paid special attention to the man from the Puppet Sect. He had a significant grudge with them; he’d heard they were seeking revenge, but nothing had ever come of it.

The first time, Yuu Kunlun had kept a low profile. For this second visit, there was no point in subtlety. He might as well make a grand entrance.

A spectacularly luxurious Flying Boat carried the group and landed directly at the Treasure Artifact Sect’s headquarters.

Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen were determined to succeed this time. This was a seizure by force; there was nothing more to be said.

When he saw Yue Rantian again, Sect Leader Yue’s expression was grim. ’The Taiyin Sect is showing me no respect at all. Arriving with such fanfare... Are they afraid people *won’t* know what they’re doing? Or do they just think my Treasure Artifact Sect is that easy to bully?’

Yue Rantian was no fool. On the contrary, to have reached his position, he obviously had a strong grasp of the bigger picture. The Ten Thousand Spirits Sect coveted the Taiyin Sect’s position. As long as he managed the situation carefully, he wasn’t afraid of the Taiyin Sect playing rough.

"Heh heh, Sect Leader Yuu, I trust you’ve been well. To what do I owe the pleasure of this grand visit to my Treasure Artifact Sect?"

Yue Rantian was truly impressive; though he was furious inside, his face was still wreathed in smiles.

Being from a Demon Sect, Yuu Kunlun didn’t believe in beating around the bush. "Sect Leader Yue, this matter is of grave importance, so I won’t mince words. My senior brother has Fallen into Demon and is in desperate need of your Spirit of Divine Sense to be healed. If Brother Yue grants the Taiyin Sect this favor, we will reward you handsomely. If not, then state your terms for a fight!"

’That was way too blunt,’ Wang Meng thought. ’It would be a miracle if the Treasure Artifact Sect agreed. After all, Yuu Kunlun has led the Taiyin Sect for many years. From his high position, he’s long forgotten how to speak humbly. Besides, the Taiyin Sect has the power to back up his words.’

But this time, Wang Meng was wrong. Yuu Kunlun might not be a tactful speaker, coming on strong from the very beginning, but in the Cultivation Realm, this was the most effective method.

Strength was what truly mattered. No matter how artful your words were, they were useless without power.

Yue Rantian was furious, but there was nothing he could do unless he decided to go to war with the Taiyin Sect. And was the Ten Thousand Spirits Sect really that reliable?

Not necessarily. An outcome where both sects suffered heavy losses would be the best result for the Ten Thousand Spirits Sect. It would be different if there were a special relationship, but Jii Wanli and Yue Shan hadn’t reached that stage yet.

"Heh heh, I’ve heard a thing or two about your situation, Brother Yuu. But you already failed last time. Everything must be done according to the rules."

Yue Rantian calmly appealed to reason, and Yuu Kunlun was a perceptive man who understood the subtext. He had allowed them to try once, giving the Taiyin Sect plenty of face. For a second attempt, they were expected to offer something in return.

Yuu Kunlun smiled faintly. "Of course, I owe Brother Yue a proper arrangement. Why don’t you just tell me what you want? As long as it’s within my authority, I will not refuse."

"Heh heh, Brother Yuu, you’re being too serious. I was just joking about the Taiyin Wheel last time. However, I have heard that the Taiyin Sect possesses a piece of Top-grade Secret Gold..."

Yuu Kunlun knew this was Yue Rantian’s asking price. He had found that piece of Ninth Grade Secret Gold in a set of Primordial Ruins. It was exceptionally pure, enough to refine several fine Magical Artifacts. It was practically the Taiyin Sect’s material reserve for many years to come. ’Yue Rantian certainly has a big appetite.’

Seeing Yuu Kunlun hesitate, Yue Rantian smiled faintly. His demand hit right at Yuu Kunlun’s bottom line—painful, but not so painful as to be unbearable.

"Heh heh, Brother Yuu, how about this: if your man can activate the Spirit of Divine Sense, I won’t ask for the Secret Gold. Consider it a gesture of friendship. I, Yue Rantian, also enjoy making friends with discerning individuals. However, if you fail, then I’m afraid you’ll have to excuse me. After all, my Treasure Artifact Sect is not some common marketplace!"

Yue Rantian gave ground but also pushed forward, handling the situation with consummate skill. If the Taiyin Sect still refused, they would be crossing a line. The Treasure Artifact Sect would hold the moral high ground, and if it came to war, they wouldn’t be afraid. After all, when backed into a corner, no one is a pushover.

Yuu Kunlun nodded. "Brother Yue is too kind. How about this: if we fail, I will present the Secret Gold with both hands. If we succeed, I am willing to offer half of it as payment for borrowing the Spirit of Divine Sense."

Yuu Kunlun was a sensible man; it was better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

"Heh heh, since that’s the case, then please, proceed," Yue Rantian said.

In a side hall, Jii Wanli and a girl dressed in artificer’s attire were watching the scene unfold.

The girl wasn’t paying any attention to the world-famous Kunlun Ascendant; her gaze was fixed on Wang Meng, her face a mask of confusion.

’Isn’t that poor boy a Saint Cultivator? Destitute, hunted down... how did he get mixed up with the Taiyin Sect? He even seems to have some status, standing beside Mo Chen with his head held high, carrying himself with the air of someone with nothing to lose.’

’How could this be?’

Yue Shan couldn’t figure it out at all. Her curiosity was clawing at her like a restless kitten in spring; she desperately wanted to drag the poor boy over and demand a clear explanation.

"Junior Sister Yue, it seems the Taiyin Sect has come with ill intent. Let’s follow them and have a look."

said Jii Wanli. In the few days he had spent with Yue Shan, he found her to be a completely untamed girl. ’A new and interesting dish,’ he thought. Furthermore, he needed to foster a good relationship with the Treasure Artifact Sect, and conquering this woman would aid his grand ambitions.

Yue Shan nodded and said obediently, "After you, Senior Brother Jii."

’Jii Wanli was very satisfied. With his looks, background, and power, what kind of woman wasn’t an easy conquest? Especially since he was always so refined and courteous, giving these vain women all the face they could desire.’

’Of course, once he got them, they would become his slaves.’

However, Jii Wanli failed to notice the cunning glint in Yue Shan’s eyes. His attention was focused entirely on the people from the Taiyin Sect.

This was also the first time Song Zhidao and the other two had been to the inner hall of the Treasure Artifact Sect, but Yue Rantian wasn’t about to give them a chance to glimpse the Treasure Pavilion.

Legend had it that the Treasure Artifact Sect’s Treasure Pavilion was the wealthiest place in the entire Star Alliance.

They stopped upon reaching the inner hall. Yue Rantian was clearly prepared. With a wave of his hands, a bronze censer slowly sank into the floor, replaced by an Array. Yue Rantian recited a Spell, and the Array blazed with light. An object slowly floated up, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in the hall. Even Jii Wanli, hiding off to the side, stared with a burning gaze. ’Everyone wants a treasure for themselves!’

Nearby, Yue Shan was observing Jii Wanli.

What floated up was a round crystal ball filled with red light. The sphere hovered in the air, emitting a faint, hazy glow that spread a strange atmosphere throughout the surroundings.

"This is the Spirit of Divine Sense. I discovered it by chance long ago and sealed it within this Eternal Crystal. Who wants to give it a try?" Yue Rantian said, gazing coolly at the three eager men.

"Heh heh, Sect Leader Yue, if I may be so bold, I would like to try first."

Song Zhidao could no longer hold back. The Puppet Sect specialized in making puppets, which were, in fact, a type of Magical Artifact—different paths leading to the same destination. This Eternal Crystal was also a treasure, specifically for sealing both tangible and intangible things. Song Zhidao was already mesmerized by the point of red light within the Eternal Crystal.

He gradually approached, but as soon as he was within a meter of the Spirit of Divine Sense, his expression changed drastically, and his body froze solid.

His hands continuously formed various Array Seals. Forcing himself to focus, Song Zhidao took out a Pill and swallowed it. With a low growl, his expression eased slightly. He looked toward the Spirit of Divine Sense, but he was still hit as if by a bolt of lightning. He staggered backward and vomited a mouthful of blood.

His face was a mask of horror. He slowly climbed to his feet, cupped his fists toward Yuu Kunlun, and departed in dejection.

Having failed, how could he have the face to remain? Besides, while Yue Rantian wouldn’t dare do anything to Yuu Kunlun, that didn’t mean he wouldn’t do something to him. Leaving was the best option.

"Heh heh, who’s next?"

Yue Rantian said.

Yuu Kunlun’s own power was formidable enough to withstand the Spirit of Divine Sense’s assault, but that didn’t mean others could. It seemed the Puppet Sect’s techniques were not effective.

Enchanting Demon Zhu Zhun looked calm and composed, with no intention of making a move. Lui Yun of the Ghost Axe Divine Skill Sect stepped forward. He had come here purely for the Spirit of Divine Sense itself.

With Song Zhidao’s failure as a warning, Lui Yun didn’t dare to be careless. He immediately cast several Protective Magic Techniques from his sect. The Ghost Axe Divine Skill Sect not only excelled at creating various Magical Artifacts, but its disciples also enjoyed exploring ruins, grotto-heavens, and Secret Realms, so their protective abilities were not to be underestimated.

Finally, Lui Yun cautiously took out a small golden figurine before walking toward the Spirit of Divine Sense.

As soon as he entered the range of the Spirit of Divine Sense, shockwaves immediately dispersed all of Lui Yun’s protective arrays. The golden figurine, however, emitted a golden light that withstood the Spirit’s assault.

An obsessed look appeared in Lui Yun’s eyes. ’This Spirit of Divine Sense is an ultimate treasure for Artifact Refining! Just adding a tiny bit to a Magical Artifact as it’s being forged would cause a qualitative leap in its power. It’s a divine object!’

His obsession didn’t last long before Lui Yun sensed something was wrong. The small golden figurine in his hand began to shake violently. Lui Yun’s expression changed drastically as he hurriedly poured his Elemental Power into the figurine, but he still couldn’t stop its intense trembling.

BOOM...

The small golden figurine exploded, and Lui Yun was blasted away, flying more than ten meters before tumbling to the ground.

After a long moment, Lui Yun climbed to his feet and left with his head lowered in shame.

Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen’s expressions grew solemn. The previous two were both experts in Magical Artifacts, yet they had been blasted away before even getting close. ’How are we supposed to handle this?’

Enchanting Demon Zhu Zhun gave a cold, sinister smile. "Sect Leader Yuu, I told you not to invite these useless fools and waste time. You may call this Spirit of Divine Sense a Magical Artifact, but it is actually a supreme treasure of the Heart Spirit. For anyone who hasn’t tempered their Heart Spirit to even think of approaching it is just a fool’s dream."

"Heh heh, then I’ll have to trouble Brother Zhu to make a move," Yuu Kunlun said, his expression unchanged. This Enchanting Demon claimed to be in a class of his own and was incredibly arrogant, but he did indeed have the skills to back it up.

Zhu Zhun glanced at Yue Rantian. "Sect Leader Yue, don’t try to cause any trouble. We are all experts here."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)