Chapter 862 - 291: Divine Treasure, Divine Treasure!
Lin Zheyu briefly focused his spirit on the outside world and quickly came back to his senses.
He cupped his hands and thanked, "Yes, thank you, senior!"
"Mm."
"Tomorrow, you can directly go to the Martial Hall to find Wang Xinyang. As a vice hall master, he will tell you what missions you need to be responsible for."
Nie Zhiyu said with a smile, and with a light tap of her toes, she rose into the air and disappeared from the Martial Arts Arena.
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist."
"Congratulations, Mr. Xiao!"
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist."
"..."
The martial artists, whether acquainted or strangers, all came forward to offer their congratulations.
Lin Zheyu’s newly revealed strength could almost be called the top below the Shackled Realm; future advancement to the Shackled Realm was a certainty.
Such a powerful figure deserves their respect.
Lin Zheyu smiled and exchanged compliments for a bit, then left together with Bai Lin and Zong Linjing.
He splurged in the Profound Light Tower, treating Bai Lin and Zong Linjing to a meal.
Qiu Kun heard about this and offered Lin Zheyu his congratulations, loudly lamenting his regret, wishing he had returned earlier to take advantage of Lin Zheyu.
The next day.
Martial Hall.
"Seeing Mr. Xiao in person is even better than hearing about him; I’ve long admired you!"
"I, Wang, heard about the battle between you and Daoist Tianyue yesterday. Mr. Xiao’s strength ranks as the top below the Shackled Realm."
"Knowing this, I, Wang, would have found any opportunity to watch the battle; what a pity..."
Wang Xinyang said with a smile.
This was a burly and robust man with a thick layer of fat on his body, his face round and looking plump and strong.
Such a plump and robust physique is almost unseen among martial artists, especially at Wang Xinyang’s level.
He must have cultivated some technique specifically to maintain his body fat.
"You flatter me, fellow Daoist."
Lin Zheyu smiled modestly.
The two exchanged compliments for a bit, then began to discuss serious matters.
Wang Xinyang was just one of the four vice hall masters in the Martial Hall. As for the hall master, it was said he had been missing for over three months.
This is extremely common in the cultivation realm.
Often, seeking some treasure medicine, hunting a powerful exotic beast, or entering a secret realm, is measured in half-year increments.
Soon, with Wang Xinyang’s introduction, Lin Zheyu learned about his own duties and rights.
The so-called Martial Hall mainly handles martial force output, more like the violent authority of the Martial Alliance.
The Martial Hall usually has few tasks to execute, yet gains high monthly points.
Lin Zheyu saw the leisure of a Martial Hall vice hall master as appealing.
He didn’t want to spend too much energy on other trivial matters, wasting his cultivation time.
To train soldiers for a thousand days, to use them one moment.
Despite the Martial Hall’s leisure, it handles dangerous tasks with a higher death rate than other halls.
The vacancy filled by Lin Zheyu was left by the previous vice hall master who died months ago in a Spirit Medicine Garden skirmish.
For the high level of danger, Lin Zheyu didn’t care much.
His strength improved faster than a rocket; soon, after unlocking the three Divine Treasures, he would undergo another massive transformation.
Moreover, his current real strength, although not on par with Golden Core cultivators, far exceeds that of ordinary Foundation Establishment Peak experts.
If he truly encounters a strong opponent at the Golden Elixir Layer, it would still be justifiable for Lin Zheyu to run.
"Mr. Xiao, Han Ge from the Han Family is visiting Flame Martial City. He wishes to invite you to the Profound Light Tower tomorrow. Are you available, fellow Daoist?"
After explaining the duties of the vice hall master, Wang Xinyang smiled and invited.
"Han Ge from the Han Family?"
"Is it the Han Family from the Cyan Dragon Realm?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zheyu asked with some curiosity.
The only cultivation family he knew was the Han Family from the Cyan Dragon Realm, which he learned about when visiting Lei Yunshu.
In the Cyan Dragon Realm, the Han Family is one of the two most powerful families.
The Han Family’s strength is terrifying and is among the eight most powerful families of Great Wei.
"Indeed."
"Daoist Han Ge, having heard about Mr. Xiao’s decisive victory over Daoist Tianyue, is very interested in you and wishes to become acquainted."
Wang Xinyang said with a smile.
His round, plump face exudes an extremely benevolent feeling when he smiles.
"Alright."
Lin Zheyu nodded.
If it were anyone else, he probably wouldn’t pay much attention.
But Han Ge, being from one of the eight powerful families in the Great Wei Cultivation Realm, has an incredibly strong background.
Whether considering networking or avoiding offending them, Lin Zheyu felt he had no reason to refuse.
Anyway, going there won’t take up much time.
"Haha, there will be many Celestial Prides present, you will surely find it worthwhile," Wang Xinyang said with a smile.
After taking over the position of vice hall master of the Martial Hall and getting to know the other members, Lin Zheyu left with nothing else to do.
The main reason he ran for vice hall master was to increase his authority, allowing him to exchange for more advanced cultivation techniques and tomes.
Leaving the Martial Hall, Lin Zheyu went straight to the Cangshu Lou (library).
The profound cultivation technique tomes were all located on the third floor and above in the Cangshu Lou.
Lin Zheyu arrived on the third floor.
The person on duty today was an elderly person with white hair and a youthful face, whose presence alone commanded respect.
"Greetings, Senior."
Lin Zheyu ascended to the third floor and respectfully saluted the elder.
He had seen the members’ register of the Martial Alliance and had some impression of the elder before him.
The elder was named Xia Ping, a rather ordinary name, but reputed to possess formidable strength.
"Hmm."
The elder lifted his eyes to glance coldly at Lin Zheyu and responded with a faint hum.
Then he closed his eyes and resumed his meditative rest.
Seeing this, Lin Zheyu chose not to disturb this senior, and began searching through the Cangshu Lou for the cultivation technique tomes he desired.
"I mustn’t let anyone know I have yet to break through to the Divine Treasure..."
Lin Zheyu murmured to himself.
This time, he primarily came for the Divine Treasure Skill.
However, simply exchanging for only one Divine Treasure Skill would seem suspicious and invite doubt.
Therefore, Lin Zheyu had to spend more Spirit Stones to exchange for three Divine Treasure Skills.
Each of these three Divine Treasure Skills had its unique characteristics.
One was neutral and harmonious, the most popular Divine Treasure Skill in the Martial Alliance.
Another followed an unconventional path, claiming to defy destiny, reshape martial foundations, and unlock the most powerful Divine Treasure.
The last was reputed to be the strongest Divine Treasure Skill, but due to its high difficulty, almost no one succeeded in cultivating it.
After the Divine Treasure, there was the Shackled Realm.
The Shackled Realm had no cultivation techniques; it required the Martial Artists to comprehend and break free of the so-called Heavenly Dao shackles on their own.
What could be purchased were merely the insights and experiences of predecessors and introductions to the Shackled Realm.
Although these were not cultivation techniques, their prices were equally exorbitant.
Lin Zheyu selected only a few classic ones to gain a deeper understanding of the Shackled Realm.
Besides these three Divine Treasure Skills and the literature related to the Shackled Realm, Lin Zheyu also exchanged for the advanced version of the Spirit Martial Heaven and Earth Secret Skill.
As for the ultimate version, the highest in difficulty, it wasn’t that Lin Zheyu didn’t want to exchange for it.
But he lacked the extra Spirit Stones and points.
As his strength increased, the prices of Martial Arts Skills rose, demanding a greater need for Spirit Stones.
Fortunately, Lin Zheyu mainly focused on self-cultivation, having little demand for other elixirs, treasure medicines, or magical artifacts, otherwise, he would be even more strained.
"Senior, I would like to exchange these cultivation technique tomes."
Lin Zheyu handed over the Jade Scrolls in his hand and said respectfully.
Xia Ping, who was meditating with closed eyes, opened them to glance at the Jade Scrolls Lin Zheyu wanted to exchange. His eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
However, without asking anything, he gave a slight smile and registered the exchange for Lin Zheyu.
"It’s done."
"The Divine Treasure Realm is even more important than imagined; don’t hastily break through the shackles."
"Besides these three Divine Treasure Skills, the ’Great Derivation Pure Essence Skill’ is also interesting. You could exchange it next time for further study."
After making the records, Xia Ping mildly suggested.
Hearing this, Lin Zheyu was slightly startled.
This senior seemed to have misunderstood something.
Lin Zheyu pondered and found a hint of secrecy implied in Xia Ping’s words.
It seemed there was an enormous secret nestled within the human body’s Divine Treasure.
This secret even greatly impacted realms beyond the Shackled Realm.
Upon seeing Lin Zheyu exchange for three Divine Treasure Skills, Xia Ping misunderstood that Lin Zheyu also knew this secret and wanted to delve deeper into the Divine Treasure before advancing to the Shackled Realm.
That’s why he specially reminded him.
Lin Zheyu quickly realized this and bowed, sincerely expressing his gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I will remember."
"Hmm."
Xia Ping gently hummed in acknowledgment and closed his eyes again.
After Lin Zheyu left, Xia Ping opened his eyes, revealing a touch of curiosity.
"Interesting young fellow, even I can’t see through him."
"Whose legacy is he possibly inheriting?"
Xia Ping murmured with a hint of intrigue.
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