Chapter 501 - 217: Eagle Egg (2)
High-quality Quenching Gang Pills cost fifteen Contribution Points each, and Bone Strengthening Pills were one point each. He spent a total of nine hundred and twenty Contribution Points.
After checking the remaining Contribution Points on his Token, Chen Qing left Wanxiang Hall and headed for the Divine Weapon Pavilion, which was situated on an adjacent mountain peak.
In the battle with Fu Chunsheng, the Cloud-Coiling Spear was, after all, only a Middle-Grade Treasure Artifact. Although it didn’t shatter on the spot, it had endured immense pressure, and its shaft had sustained subtle internal damage.
It was more than sufficient for an ordinary Astral Force user, but for him—especially if he wanted to fully channel his Five Elements True Astral and unleash even stronger killing moves in the future—he needed a spear that better suited him.
’I made quite a haul this time,’ Chen Qing thought. ’It’s the perfect opportunity to get a Top-Grade Treasure Artifact.’
A young disciple in the Late-stage of the Embracing Pill realm came forward to greet him. "I’m a Guard Disciple here at the Divine Weapon Pavilion, tasked with receiving guests," he said with a respectful cupped-fist salute. "How may I help you, Brother?"
Chen Qing gave a slight nod. "I’d like to choose a spear."
Upon hearing this, the disciple’s demeanor grew even more respectful. "Please follow me, Brother. The weapons on the first through third layers of the pavilion are all Treasure Artifacts and may be chosen freely. The fourth layer and above contain Spiritual Treasures and items of an even higher tier."
Chen Qing nodded and followed the disciple up the winding staircase.
The first and second layers mostly contained standard-issue weapons or Low- and Middle-Grade Treasure Artifacts. He didn’t linger, proceeding directly to the Third Layer.
The third layer was slightly smaller, with fewer weapons on display. However, each one rested on its own refined iron rack, shimmering with a vibrant light and exuding an extraordinary aura. They were clearly all masterpieces among Top-Grade Treasure Artifacts.
A few other Inner Sect Disciples were already there, quietly browsing the selection.
The disciple led Chen Qing to an area where a dozen or so spears were displayed.
The spears were all different—long and short, thick and thin. The shapes of their spearheads also varied greatly. Some were long and sharp, like a viper flicking its tongue, while others were heavy and domineering, like a broad-bladed broadsword.
Beside each spear was a Jade Token that briefly described its name, materials, characteristics, and origin.
"Please take a look, Brother Chen."
The Guard Disciple enthusiastically introduced, "This one is the Po Jun, forged from Hundred-refined Cold Iron mixed with a small amount of Star Sand. It’s twelve feet long and weighs a hefty three hundred and eighty jin. Its spearhead is broad, giving it immense, heavy momentum. It excels at piercing armor and breaking through defenses. When paired with a Spear Technique that uses wide, sweeping movements, its power is boundless."
Chen Qing glanced at it. The Po Jun spear was pitch-black, its spearhead nearly twice as wide as a normal one, giving it an indomitable, heavy feel. However, the Spear Technique he cultivated wasn’t purely about brute force, and this spear seemed a bit too cumbersome.
The disciple pointed to another one. "This spear is called the Spiritual Snake. Its shaft’s core is made from extremely flexible thousand-year ironwood, blended with Wind Chant Stone, making it incredibly light—only a hundred and twenty jin. The tip is long and narrow like an awl and features a blood groove. It emphasizes speed and unpredictability. When combined with a nimble Step Technique, it strikes like a viper from its den, making it impossible to defend against."
The spear was certainly nimble, but it seemed to prioritize speed too much, likely at the cost of durability. It probably couldn’t withstand the immense force from a burst of his Five Elements True Astral.
Chen Qing’s eyes continued to scan the racks, finally landing on a spear resting toward the back. It was a dark cyan color from top to bottom, with an elegantly simple and fluid design.
The spear was about the same length as his Cloud-Coiling Spear. Its shaft, made of some unknown metal, was cool to the touch and had faint, cloud-like patterns etched into its surface. The spearhead wasn’t particularly long, but a cold light flowed along its sharp edge. The weapon as a whole gave off a sense of stability, precision, and restraint, yet hinted at immense explosive power.
The adjacent Jade Token read: "Diancang. Forged from the essence of Celestial Meteorite Iron, supplemented with Cyan Nether Steel and Wind Copper. A famed work from the youth of Forging Hall Vice Hall Master Wen Tong. It was hammered nine thousand nine hundred times and quenched in Earth Fire, resulting in its natural cloud patterns. The spear weighs two hundred and sixty jin. It balances toughness with flexibility, has a perfect center of gravity, and provides exceptional True Astral conduction. It cuts through the air without a sound and is unmatched in its piercing strikes. A perfect union of hard and soft, it excels at focusing power into a single point for an explosive burst."
"Diancang..."
Chen Qing softly spoke the name and reached out to grip the spear shaft.
The instant his hand closed around it, he felt a sense of affinity. As his True Astral circulated faintly, the spear’s shaft vibrated and let out a barely audible hum. The tip suddenly flashed with a cold light, releasing a bone-chilling sharpness.
"You have a keen eye, Brother!"
The disciple said with admiration, "Although the Diancang Spear was forged by the Forging Hall’s master when he was young, his craftsmanship had already reached the Transformation Realm. Many of the spear-wielding brothers in the Inner Sect hold it in high regard."
Chen Qing gave it a couple of test swings. The weight and balance felt perfect. He was already quite satisfied.
"How much for this spear?" Chen Qing asked.
"The Diancang Spear is a masterpiece among Top-Grade Treasure Artifacts. It costs one thousand nine hundred Contribution Points," the disciple announced.
The price was exorbitant. Many Inner Sect Disciples wouldn’t be able to save up that many Contribution Points even after several months, or perhaps an entire year.
But Chen Qing had just come into a fortune and knew the importance of a weapon that perfectly suited him. Without a moment’s hesitation, he took out his Identity Token.
"I’ll take it."
In the end, one thousand nine hundred Contribution Points were deducted from Chen Qing’s token. The disciple handed the Diancang Spear to him, along with a black sheath made of the same material.
Carrying his newly acquired spear and Elixirs, Chen Qing returned to his small courtyard.
First, he followed the instructions for the Golden Feathered Eagle Egg, placing it in a warm corner of the room on a bed of soft Flame Sun Grass. He set out some fresh water and the powder of a crushed Bone Strengthening Pill beside it, then left it to incubate.
’Time to make the most of what I’ve gained!’ Chen Qing thought. ’First, I need to advance my Cultivation to the Mid-stage of the Astral Force as quickly as possible. Second, I’ll cultivate the *Mountain-Splitting Thunder Shock Spear* to the Perfection realm, comprehend Thunderous Momentum, and merge it with my Mountainous Momentum to form the Mountain Thunder Momentum! Once I do that, the power of my Spear Technique will skyrocket.’
His battle with Fu Chunsheng had shown him the power of a dual Momentum firsthand, filling him with anticipation for achieving a dual spear momentum of his own.