"Alright, I’ve said all there is to say. If you can make it to the Divine Realm in the future, then we will have the opportunity to meet. The inheritance you have received now is only a part of my Artifact Divine Sect. The other part is the real core, which I will give to you when you ascend to the Divine Realm," responded Wu Daozi.
After he finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the great hall.
Xu Ping’an gave a slight bow.
"Oh right, I forgot something. This is the Treasured Tome of the Artifact Divine Sect, the Artifact Divine Record. Cultivate well and don’t ever forget about artifact refining," the voice of Wu Daozi echoed once more.
After he finished speaking, a book appeared in front of Xu Ping’an.
Xu Ping’an opened the book before him and discovered it to be an exceedingly profound Artifact Refining Manual.
Many of the contents were entirely unfamiliar to Xu Ping’an; there were over a thousand methods just for the tempering alone.
"This is the true treasure. If I can master the art of refining from this book, it won’t be just divine artifacts; I could even make Heavenly Divine Artifacts," Xu Ping’an murmured to himself.
He then put the Secret Tome away and walked out of the great hall.
Looking at the Cang Mountain Realm before him, Xu Ping’an was filled with emotions.
With this Cang Mountain Realm, it was as if he had acquired a portable small world.
"Master, you have now received the inheritance of the Artifact Divine Sect. From now on, you are my master, and I am the steward of the Cang Mountain Realm," said the elder with a smile.
"Senior, have you always lived in the Cang Mountain Realm?" Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.
"You may call me Steward Fu. Yes, I’ve always lived in the Cang Mountain Realm. In fact, I am the Artifact Spirit of the Cang Mountain Realm. Now, you can fully control the entire Cang Mountain Realm," the elder said.
Xu Ping’an nodded his head.
He had previously gained control of the Stele and discovered he could manipulate the entire Cang Mountain Realm at will.
The Stele was not only a divine artifact, but it was also the key to this Cang Mountain Realm.
"Alright, Steward Fu. May I know what your level of power is?" Xu Ping’an inquired curiously.
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"I am at the Initial Stage of the Heavenly Divine Realm, but it’s not proper for me to intervene on behalf of my master, unless you face an insurmountable danger to your life," Steward Fu said with a smile.
"Initial Stage of the Heavenly Divine Realm?" Xu Ping’an was inwardly astonished.
He had not expected the elder’s strength to be so tremendous.
This was the first living divine-level powerhouse he had met, and it was from the Heavenly Divine Realm.
Above the level of Immortal Emperor, there are Divine Level, Heavenly Divine Level, Divine King Level, and Divine Emperor Level. And above the Divine Emperor Level is the Ruler.
Thus, Xu Ping’an knew he still had a long journey ahead of him.
"Steward Fu, I’ll be going out now," Xu Ping’an said.
"Please go as you wish, master," the elder said with a smile.
Xu Ping’an nodded, then, with a thought, disappeared from the Cang Mountain Realm.
He reappeared back inside the great hall.
But when he stepped out of the hall, he found that Shen Sanqian, the Hierarch of the Refining Alliance, was already waiting outside.
Upon seeing Xu Ping’an walk out, Shen Sanqian immediately expressed his joy and hurriedly said, "Disciple Shen Sanqian greets the Saint Heir."
"The Saint Heir?" Xu Ping’an asked in confusion.
"Since you have received the inheritance of the Artifact Divine Sect, that makes you the Saint Heir of the Artifact Divine Sect. I consider myself an outer disciple of the Artifact Divine Sect, so naturally, I hold you in high regard," Shen Sanqian explained.
Xu Ping’an understood, but he hadn’t expected the Alliance Hierarch to be an outer disciple of the Artifact Divine Sect.
However, he thought it made sense, as powerful as the Refining Alliance was, it was nothing in the face of divine-level powerhouses.
"Stand up, there’s no need for such formalities. Continue to call me Brother Xu, and I’ll call you Brother Shen," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.
"Thank you, Saint Heir," Shen Sanqian replied with a smile.
"Oh right, you mentioned earlier about an Artifact Spirit looking for me. Lead the way," Xu Ping’an spoke up.
"Sure, Saint Heir... oh, I mean, Brother Xu, follow me," Shen Sanqian corrected himself.
Xu Ping’an smiled and followed Shen Sanqian to a grand hall located in the deepest part of the Refining Alliance.
Soon, a graceful figure appeared before Xu Ping’an.
The Artifact Spirit is a woman?
Xu Ping’an was somewhat astonished to see the young woman who suddenly appeared before him.
"Why are you so surprised to see me? Yes, I am the Artifact Spirit of the Divine Artifact City. My name is Xuan Ling," the woman said with a smile.
"So, you are Senior Xuan Ling," Xu Ping’an said respectfully.
"Senior is too formal; I’m also from the Artifact Divine Sect. Since you are now the Saint Heir of the Artifact Divine Sect, you are my master now. However, I can’t leave this place, so you can’t take me with you. But as long as you are within the Divine Artifact City, even those at the peak of the Heavenly Divine Realm can’t kill you," Xuan Ling said proudly.
Xu Ping’an was taken aback.
It seemed the Divine Artifact City itself was also a Superior Grade Heavenly Divine Artifact and quite a powerful one at that.
"Senior brought me here just to tell me this?" Xu Ping’an inquired.
"No, there’s more. I want you to help me escape my confines. I no longer wish to stay here, so I hope that once you reach the Heavenly Divine level, you will help me annihilate the evil demon below and give me my freedom," Xuan Ling stated.
So that was it!
Xu Ping’an understood.
Xuan Ling was seeking him out to help her escape her confinement.
He hadn’t expected that the malevolent entity suppressed below was a Heavenly Divine Level powerhouse.
"Alright, if I have the power, I will certainly help you," Xu Ping’an promised.
Hearing this, Xuan Ling immediately brightened.
"This is my key. With it, as long as you’re within ten thousand kilometers from me, you can directly teleport inside my city," Xuan Ling said, smiling.
With that said, a Jade Pendant materialized in front of Xu Ping’an.
Xu Ping’an didn’t stand on ceremony and claimed it as his own.
The next moment, he felt a connection with the Divine Artifact City.
He could clearly perceive every corner of the Divine Artifact City. Here, he was the sovereign.
If an enemy were here, he could easily dispatch them.
It was a pity that he couldn’t take the Divine Artifact City with him, or it would have been a tremendous weapon.
"I’ve said all I needed to. Although you are my master now, I will truly submit to you only once you reach the Divine level of cultivation," said Xuan Ling.
After saying this, she disappeared from the spot.
Xu Ping’an looked around the empty great hall, his face showing a hint of self-mockery.
He had actually been underestimated.
"It’s about time. I should head to the Jade Immortal Temple and make my way to the Cycle of Rebirth Holy Ruins," Xu Ping’an said to himself.
Then he bid farewell to Shen Sanqian and set off in the direction of the Jade Immortal Temple.