Chapter 741: Array Map (Part 2)

Chapter 741: Chapter 293: Array Map (Part 2)

‘Cultivating the True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Sword Array is indeed difficult. Not only does it require eighteen Treasure Swords with compatible attributes and interconnected spirituality to serve as the array’s foundation, but it also requires guiding Celestial Yang True Water to temper the Sea of Qi. It’s not something that can be accomplished overnight.’

‘As for the Void Annihilating Divine Light…’ Chen Qing’s gaze narrowed. The power of this Divine Technique was absolutely terrifying, enough to become his ultimate ace in the hole. However, the Void Gold Stone and Nine Nether Yin Fiend required for its Cultivation were both extraordinary items. He wondered if the Sect’s Secret Vault had any in stock.

Chen Qing focused his mind and took out the list Elder Pei had given him.

He then searched for information on the Void Gold Stone.

Void Gold Stone: Contains Void Magnetic Force. A rare Spiritual Material used for refining Spatial Spiritual Treasures and cultivating specific Divine Techniques. Exchange cost: 60,000 Contribution Points.

“Sixty thousand!”

Even though he had been mentally prepared, Chen Qing was still left speechless when he saw the number.

He was now an esteemed True Inheritance disciple and held a Human Position in the Dubhe Pavilion, yet his fixed monthly income was only 2,600 Contribution Points. And that didn’t even account for the daily expenses of his Cultivation.

To save up sixty thousand, even if he didn’t eat, drink, or spend a single point, it would still take him nearly two years.

The price of this Void Gold Stone certainly lived up to its “rare” reputation.

‘Looks like I’ll have to find other ways to get Contribution Points, or maybe just kill more of those Demon Sect bastards.’

As Chen Qing mulled it over, he switched his search to the Nine Nether Yin Fiend.

After a quick scan, he found that this item was not listed in the secret vault’s inventory.

Chen Qing wasn’t surprised. This type of Earth Vein Evil Qi—especially a special variant like the Nine Nether Yin Fiend, which was extremely Yin in nature yet carried an intent of utter annihilation—was incredibly difficult to preserve. It was perfectly normal for the Sect’s Secret Vault to not have any in stock.

These kinds of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures usually had to be gathered personally from specific regions.

He recalled records from relevant texts stating that Nine Nether Yin Fiend often gathered in a Land of Ultimate Yin, and was typically associated with deep pools, ancient tombs, or special yin apertures in the earth’s veins.

The closest place to the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect where it might be found… His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of mountains, landing on a location to the northeast.

‘Longze Lake…’

The waters there were vast and bottomless. Legend said the lakebed connected to a subterranean Yin River, breeding all sorts of yin- and cold-attributed Treasure Medicines and Evil Qi.

Its geographical location was rather unique, situated right at the junction between the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect, the Cloud Water Upper Sect, and the Black Water Giant City.

‘Looks like I’ll have to make a trip to Longze Lake when I have the time,’ Chen Qing thought.

Now that he had reached the True Essence Realm and his strength had soared, he also had several Divine Techniques to protect himself. As long as he didn’t venture deep into any deadly regions or provoke any Grandmaster-Level old freaks, self-preservation shouldn’t be an issue.

Thinking of his newfound strength, an idea struck Chen Qing.

‘Now that I’m in the True Essence Realm, it’s the perfect time to visit the Celestial Treasure Tower again.’

He still hadn’t fully fathomed the mystery of the Purple Light in his mind. Perhaps he would make a new discovery on the higher floors of the Celestial Treasure Tower.

Having made up his mind, Chen Qing no longer hesitated. He stood up and walked out of the courtyard.

“Qing Dai.”

“What can I do for you, Senior Brother?” Qing Dai, who had been waiting just outside, immediately approached.

“I’m stepping out to take a look at the Celestial Treasure Tower,” Chen Qing instructed. “You’ll remain in charge of things in the courtyard.”

“Yes, Senior Brother.”

Qing Dai replied respectfully.

As Chen Qing left True Martial Peak, disciples along the way—whether from the Inner Sect or Outer Sect—all stopped and bowed respectfully upon seeing him.

He responded with a slight nod, his pace steady. Before long, he once again stood before the majestically towering Celestial Treasure Tower.

Now that his Cultivation had reached the True Essence Realm and his Divine Sense had begun to form, his perception of the world was completely different.

Facing the Celestial Treasure Tower again, he could faintly perceive a fluctuation of spirituality contained within it.

“Chen Zhenchuan.”

The Tower Guardian’s attitude was even more deferential than before upon seeing Chen Qing. He cupped his fist and bowed in salute.

After Chen Qing explained his purpose, the Tower Guardian immediately opened the tower gate.

He took a single step inside, his figure vanishing behind the luminous gate.

The moment he entered the Celestial Treasure Tower, the mysterious cluster of purple light in his mind became exceptionally active, throbbing vigorously like a heart and radiating waves of longing.

Without lingering on the lower floors, he went straight to the thirty-second floor.

The three defender Puppets at the Astral Force Perfection level had just materialized when Chen Qing struck. He didn’t even draw a Weapon. With a casual wave of his hand, his True Essence stirred the surrounding air, forming a solid Palm Seal. It swatted the Puppets away as easily as if they were flies, and they disintegrated the moment they hit the wall.

He had been strong enough to reach the thirty-second floor before, let alone now that he had broken through to the True Essence Realm.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Chen Qing stepped onto the staircase leading to the thirty-third floor.

The moment he entered, the environment changed dramatically!

It was no longer the Martial Arts Arena or mountain-and-river terrain of the previous floors. Instead, he was in a pitch-black space filled with a violent, chaotic torrent of True Essence that swept in from all directions like invisible gales of swords and blades.

The pressure here far exceeded that of any previous floor; it was a clear dividing line between the strength of the True Essence Realm and the Astral Force Realm!

“CHH-CHH-CHH—”

The torrent slammed against Chen Qing’s Protective True Essence, creating a dense series of slicing sounds.

The True Essence in his body, transformed from his True Astral force, surged powerfully, forming a solid, thick halo of light around him. No matter how the torrent battered him, he remained as immovable as a mountain, completely unharmed.

Immediately after, a formless, intangible, yet far more dangerous attack suddenly descended—striking directly at his Sea of Consciousness!

It was a test targeting his will and Divine Soul. Countless distracting thoughts, illusions, and Mental Shocks surged in like a tide, attempting to shake his Heart and Spirit.

Chen Qing’s Spirit Platform remained clear. His nascent Divine Sense, though not yet vast, was incomparably resilient. Like a reef in a raging current, it blocked and shattered every mental assault.

Just as he was relying on his formidable Cultivation and will to steadily withstand this twofold trial, something unexpected happened!