I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 454: Chapter 437: Friends at the Ends of the Earth

Yue Rantian glanced indifferently at Zhu Zhun. "When has my Treasure Artifact Sect ever gone back on its word? If you have the skill, feel free to show it."

On the surface, Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen appeared calm, but inwardly, they were like ants on a hot griddle. Zhu Zhun was their last resort. He was a top-tier Heart Spirit master, and his demands were steep. It had taken considerable effort to hire him.

"Zhu Zhun is a renowned master of Heart Spirit Cultivation. Can the Spirit of Divine Sense withstand him?"

Jii Wanli asked casually.

Yue Shan smiled. "The Spirit of Divine Sense is a Spiritual Object from the heavens. How could it possibly be tamed by a mere mortal!"

As Zhu Zhun neared the Spirit of Divine Sense, a red light abruptly burst forth, only to slam into an invisible barrier around him.

After all, Zhu Zhun was an incredibly powerful Great Perfection Tier Two Heart Spirit master. The Spirit of Divine Sense, despite its high grade, couldn’t breach his defenses in a single moment.

Zhu Zhun’s eyes glowed with a dark light, continuously neutralizing the power of the Spirit of Divine Sense as he slowly advanced. The Spirit of Divine Sense was strong, but its output was steady. Zhu Zhun’s own foundation, however, was exceptionally deep; he couldn’t be defeated so easily.

Yue Rantian, however, remained perfectly calm, watching Zhu Zhun inch closer to the Spirit of Divine Sense without a hint of concern.

Watching from the sidelines, Jii Wanli grew intensely interested in the Spirit of Divine Sense. ’If only I could make this thing my own,’ he thought, ’what a powerful treasure it would be!’

Zhu Zhun indeed demonstrated the formidable power of a Great Perfection Tier Two expert. The strength of his Heart Spirit, in particular, was astounding. He was a famous Loose Cultivator, a man of genuine ability.

Zhu Zhun slowly extended his hand, a victorious smile spreading across his face.

Just as his hand was about to make contact, Zhu Zhun’s expression changed dramatically. He shot backward, retreating so rapidly that he slammed into the hall’s bronze wall with a heavy THUD.

The Enchanting Demon held his breath tightly, his eyes bulging. He repeatedly scanned his own body with his Heart Spirit before finally letting out a sigh of relief after a long moment.

"Sect Leader Yuu, this Spirit of Divine Sense is simply not something humans can get near. To use it, one needs not only a powerful Heart Spirit but also a specific artifact. Otherwise, direct contact is certain death."

Zhu Zhun was clearly frustrated. The principle of mutual counters applied to all things; just as the Eternal Crystal could contain this treasure, there had to be something that could control it—and the Treasure Artifact Sect excelled in that domain. Zhu Zhun’s Heart Spirit was sufficient, but he lacked the necessary artifact. He was truly unwilling to accept this failure. For a cultivator of the Heart Spirit, obtaining this treasure would mean a massive leap in power. If one could merge with it, they could secure their position among the ranks of top-tier masters.

They could even challenge the four legendary experts.

A greedy glint appeared in Zhu Zhun’s eyes. Yue Rantian just smiled faintly. "Brother Yuu, is there anyone else who wants to give it a try?"

He completely ignored Zhu Zhun, though he was inwardly surprised. ’This Zhu Zhun really is an expert to have figured that out. I do have a treasure to control it; otherwise, I’d have no way to handle this Spirit of Divine Sense myself. As for absorbing it? That’s pure fantasy. A human body can’t possibly withstand a treasure of this level. Not even the Dragon Race could.’

Mo Chen gritted his teeth. "I’ll give it a try!"

"Old Demon, let me try."

Everyone was stunned. Yue Rantian’s gaze fell upon the young Saint Cultivator. "Hehe, Brother Yuu, this young friend of yours is quite interesting. Where did you find him?"

"Sect Leader Yue, I am Wang Meng from the Holy Hall, a mere nobody."

"The Holy Hall?" Yue Rantian seemed to recall the name but hadn’t paid it much attention. ’The Holy Hall... They’re not even on the Treasure Artifact Sect’s radar.’

"Friend Wang, that thing is treacherous! You mustn’t risk it!"

Yuu Kunlun flatly refused. If this was fate, then so be it. Even if Zhang Bai couldn’t overcome this hurdle, the Taiyin Sect’s next priority would be to ensure Wang Meng’s safety.

Hiding off to the side, Yue Shan furiously shook her fists. ’I ought to go out there and beat that poor kid up! With so many masters here, what is this reckless punk trying to prove? Does he have a death wish?!’

But when she saw Yuu Kunlun refuse, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Jii Wanli, however, found it a little regrettable. ’Even a Great Perfection master was injured. If Wang Meng goes up there, it’s a dead end.’ He had always been wary of Wang Meng.

’This guy is as hard to shake as a ghost,’ Jii Wanli fumed internally. ’How did he manage to get so close to the Taiyin Sect? He’s a damn Saint Cultivator, yet Yuu Kunlun actually calls him Friend Wang. Unbelievable!’

’When it comes to wild cards, the best solution is to eliminate them before they can pull any tricks.’

Yue Shan, her judgment clouded by worry, didn’t even notice the significance of that address term.

"It’s okay," Wang Meng said. "I think I have a sort of connection with this thing. If it doesn’t work, I won’t force it."

The crowd was stunned once more. Who was Yuu Kunlun?

He was the Sect Leader of the Taiyin Sect, a domineering figure whose word was law. Today, the Taiyin Sect had basically come knocking down their door, and even someone like Yue Rantian was on the defensive.

When a man like that made a decision, it was final. And yet, Wang Meng...

Yuu Kunlun glanced at Wang Meng, then at Mo Chen, and let out a sigh. "Be careful!"

Wang Meng smiled and nodded, leaving everyone floored with surprise once again.

Yue Rantian couldn’t help but search his memory for this Wang Meng he seemed to have heard of. ’The Holy Hall?’

’Ah, I remember now,’ he thought. ’There’s a Small Sect called the Holy Hall, the one that produced someone with a Holy Light Demon Collapse Body. Is this man from the Holy Hall too?’

Wang Meng cautiously approached the Spirit of Divine Sense. As he looked at the speck of red light, he instantly felt a resonance.

’This... is a fragment of Godhood...’

That speck of red light was a fragment that had been shattered from the Godhood by the Power of Laws during its passage. Wang Meng had obtained the main body. When this shattered piece of power fell into the Small Thousand Realm, it absorbed some Elemental Power and became an object like this. Other fragments had directly merged with the environment, forming places like the Land of Reversed Heaven and Earth.

However, having been severed from the Godhood, it had become a mere force. It was no longer heaven-defying in nature, just an exceptionally strong power. But because it ultimately came from Godhood, its grade was still so high that other things in the Small Thousand Realm couldn’t even compare.

The Spirit of Divine Sense erupted in a brilliant flash of light—it was a manifestation of fear toward its original body!

Yue Rantian’s composure finally broke. Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen exchanged a look, and a faint smile appeared on their faces.

This fragment had absorbed a great deal of power and, thanks to Yue Rantian’s skilled adjustments, had become an independent entity. For Wang Meng, this was actually a tremendous tonic.

However, this was a treasure of the Treasure Artifact Sect. If Wang Meng were to absorb it so brazenly, it would surely lead to conflict.

As Wang Meng slowly approached the Spirit of Divine Sense, the Eternal Crystal began to tremble, as if it had seen something terrifying and was trying to flee.

Yue Rantian sensed the Spirit of Divine Sense’s terror. His gaze on Wang Meng was now filled with shock and bewilderment. ’What kind of monster could possibly frighten the Spirit of Divine Sense?’

Zhu Zhun, who still stood off to the side, also looked astonished. ’There’s a young man with such incredible talent?’

’He’s the perfect candidate for Heart Spirit cultivation!’

Wang Meng was now next to the Spirit of Divine Sense. As he felt the power that shared his origin, he realized it was the first time he was examining a fragment of his Godhood from an outsider’s perspective.

That tiny red glow indeed possessed a perfect allure. No wonder Yue Rantian treasured it so. To cultivators who practiced with the Heart Spirit, that red glow was the ultimate treasure.

Wang Meng placed his hand on the Eternal Crystal, and his Divine Sense flowed inside. It was a strange and wonderful sensation—both familiar and alien. It was as if they were one, yet also two completely separate entities.

His Divine Sense slowly enveloped the independent fragment. Before long, out of fear for its original body, the fragment gradually calmed down, and its red glow faded.

The Eternal Crystal grew calm once more, leaving only a single, crystalline red mote suspended in its hollow center.

The great hall fell silent. Everyone stared as the Eternal Crystal settled into Wang Meng’s hand. Hiding off to the side, Yue Shan was dumbfounded. ’Only Father and I can control the Spirit of Divine Sense, and we have to use the Artifact King Order!’

Yue Rantian was the first to recover from the shock. ’My treasure is about to be taken away!’

"How did you do that?"

Wang Meng smiled. "To be honest, I’m not entirely sure myself. Sect Leader Yue, rest assured that after I borrow the Spirit of Divine Sense, it will be returned completely unharmed."

Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen were overjoyed. While Yuu Kunlun was clueless as to how this happened, Mo Chen had an inkling.

’For the man who possesses the Qiankun Dragon Roar Moon God Statue,’ Mo Chen thought, ’nothing he does should be considered too surprising.’

"Many thanks, Sect Leader Yue. That half-portion of Ninth Grade Secret Gold will be delivered within three days," said Yuu Kunlun.

Yue Rantian’s face was impassive, but inwardly he was furious. ’How is this possible? I really can’t figure it out. How could this young man get so close to something so dangerous?’

Wang Meng shook his head slightly. "Sect Leader Yue, I have one more presumptuous request. Might I also borrow the Treasure Artifact you use to control the Eternal Crystal?"

Yue Rantian snorted. "What, do you want me to give you the whole Treasure Artifact Sect while I’m at it?"

"Younger Brother Wang, what is it?" Mo Chen asked. He knew Wang Meng wouldn’t ask for no reason.

"This object radiates a heavy Evil Qi and requires a special treasure to be controlled. I don’t know the specifics, but I’m sure Sect Leader Yue knows the method."

Since Wang Meng possessed Godhood, the fragment wouldn’t dare act against him. For anyone else, however, it was a different story. A High Tier item like this would never submit unless it encountered something of an equal or higher tier; that was its fundamental principle. Its first instinct would be to attack. Given Zhang Bai’s condition, using it on him directly would be fatal.

Zhu Zhun had just said as much, and now Wang Meng was confirming it. Yuu Kunlun was now certain: without that Treasure Artifact, the Spirit of Divine Sense was useless to them.

"Brother Yue, since you’re already being so helpful, please see it through to the end! I am willing to offer the other half of the Ninth Grade Secret Gold as well!" Yuu Kunlun declared.

Yue Rantian’s expression turned cold. ’The Taiyin Sect really knows how to push their luck. This is too much!’

’My Artifact King Order isn’t something that can just be lent out to anyone. What a fantasy!’

Just as Yue Rantian was about to erupt in anger, a figure emerged. "Father, why is it so lively in here?"

Yue Shan walked out, gave Wang Meng a wink, and said, "Long time no see!"

At once, the crowd was stunned yet again. Yuu Kunlun and Mo Chen exchanged a bewildered look. ’How does Wang Meng know everyone?’

"Shan’er, you know him?" Deep down, Yue Rantian was extremely curious about Wang Meng.

"Father, he’s my friend... and he still owes me money!"

"Ah, I remember! You’re that hoo..." Wang Meng looked as if he’d discovered a new world. ’It’s the hooligan girl! No wonder her Qiankun Bag was stuffed with Magical Artifacts like they were free. If she’s the daughter of the Treasure Artifact Sect’s Master, then that explains everything.’

’The princess of the Treasure Artifact Sect running a street stall?’

"Ahem! You idiot, can’t even recognize your own creditor!"

Yue Shan was dressed in a completely different style from when Wang Meng had met her. Plus, Wang Meng was the unobservant type; if it weren’t for the look on her face when she mentioned the debt, he truly wouldn’t have recognized her.

"You’ve gotten prettier," Wang Meng said, scratching his head in embarrassment.

"Hmph! I’ve always been this pretty!" Yue Shan retorted, though she was clearly pleased by the compliment.

Yue Rantian’s expression softened slightly.