Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Merging Special Spirit Blood, Li Jiaojiao’s Execution
As Ye Feng announced the reward rules, everyone in Misty Sect, whether elders or disciples, was brimming with longing.
Promoted to the Spirit Sea Realm and rewarded with an Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact.
Looking at the entire Southern River Basin, only Ye Feng could be so generous.
“Now, I am at the seventh layer of the Element Gathering Realm. With hard work, when I get promoted to the Spirit Sea Realm, I can also receive a similar reward of a Spiritual Artifact.”
Gong Qingqiu clenched his fists in secret.
Disciples at the Element Gathering Realm level like Mo Ying, Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, Li Jiaojiao, Yan Ruyu, Jia Yulan, Long Tianxing, Qiao Jiaxi, and others were also brimming with enthusiasm.
They had already broken through the levels of the Element Gathering Realm.
Though they were still far from reaching the Spirit Sea Realm, at least they were starting from a much higher point than others.
In midair.
Li Zilong gently stroked the Dragon Bone Spear in front of him, which was about two and a half meters long. The weapon, hollow in the middle, had a spine-like graceful curve and could burst into a fierce aura with a light shake, showing astonishing power.
Considering that the main body of this Spiritual Artifact was forged using the spine of the Mad Python King, and that the spearhead was quite long with sharp edges, it looked more like a Long Spear overall.
So, he had an idea.
“Let’s call it the ‘Mad Dragon Bone Spear’!”
Li Zilong came up with the name.
Mad, taken from the first character of the Mad Python King.
Dragon, because this spear resembled a long dragon.
Bone, because the whole material of this spear is bone.
Spear, because it’s shaped like a Long Spear.
Hum!
The Mad Dragon Bone Spear seemed alive, trembling as if it liked the name very much.
“New buddy, from today onwards, we’ll be partners in life. Henceforth, I hope you’ll join me on the battlefield to slay enemies!”
Li Zilong used the spear blade to cut his finger and started the refinement process.
As a drop of blood seeped into the Mad Dragon Bone Spear, the body of the spear began to emit waves of faint white light, amidst which firework-like phenomena burst forth, creating an astonishing sight.
Eventually, all the light converged inward.
Li Zilong found that he had formed a close connection with the Mad Dragon Bone Spear.
“I have finally succeeded in refining it!”
He was very happy and reached out to grab the Mad Dragon Bone Spear.
Hum!
The Mad Dragon Bone Spear emitted a crisp dragon chant, radiating brilliance that spiraled around Li Zilong, making him appear like an invincible god of war.
Li Zilong flew over the skies of Fuyun Gloomy Forest, continuously sweeping and thrusting, becoming more proficient with this brand-new Spiritual Artifact, which felt increasingly apt in his hands.
“With the Mad Dragon Bone Spear, Li Zilong’s strength would go up by several small realms. We have to admit that each Supreme Grade Spiritual Artifact brings significant improvement.” Ye Feng murmured, watching Li Zilong high in the sky.
Li Zilong was only at the first layer of the Spirit Sea Realm.
However, with his own creation “Spear Thrust to Break Formation and Slay,” along with the Supreme Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Mad Dragon Bone Spear, he could at least contend with those at the fourth layer of the Spirit Sea Realm.
Soon, he withdrew his gaze.
With a wave of his hand, the black and white chessboard full of cracks fell into his palm.
“You have also given much to protect the sect. This time, I will have you re-forge anew.”
Ye Feng shut down the entire Sect Protection Array and then threw the black and white chessboard into the Refining Furnace, mixing in various materials and Middle Grade Spirit Stones for a complete reforge.
To enhance its power, Ye Feng obtained a piece of golden light.
This was the Demon Elemental Force formed after killing a Middle Rank Demon King at the Trial Grounds, equivalent to the Demon Core of a Middle Rank Demon King.
With the addition of this tremendous energy, the repair process of the black and white chessboard went very smoothly.
Clang!
After half an hour, the lid of the furnace shot skyward.
The brand-new black and white chessboard soared into the air, caught by Ye Feng’s hand.
The surface of this object had streams of black and white energy swirling around it, and its quality had improved over the previous one. Its power had risen to the level of a Middle Rank Demon King.
Even if they encountered someone like the Blood Demon Sub-Hall Master at the third layer peak of the Spirit Sea Realm, they could still block them.
[Upgrade Energy: 25.5%]
Ye Feng glanced at the Refining Furnace and noticed that the energy had risen again.
“Black and White Chessboard, arise!”
Ye Feng reset the Formation, and then with a wave of his hand, dozens of differently sized colored orbs of light appeared before him.
These were Spirit Bloods extracted from the bodies of the Demon Generals in the Underground Cavern.
“Let’s try the new ‘Spirit Blood Fusion’ function just unlocked by the Spirit Beast Pavilion.” Ye Feng murmured, grabbing two clumps of Spirit Blood and colliding them together.
Bang!
They reacted with a burst of dazzling fireworks, purifying themselves and soon transforming into a pale golden clump of Spirit Blood, noticeably smaller than before.
[Name: Golden Light Bloodline]
[Grade: Middle Rank Demon General Level]
[Note: A newly fused bloodline; absorbing it grants a talent for spewing out sharp golden light to slay powerful enemies]
Looking at the Golden Light Bloodline, which didn’t seem very impressive, Ye Feng curled his lip and called over the Golden-furred Squirrel.
“Little Squirrel, this kind of Spirit Blood is quite suitable for you.”
Finished speaking, Ye Feng flicked his finger and the Golden Light Bloodline merged into the Golden-furred Squirrel, causing golden gleam to sweep across its pupils. It opened its mouth towards the sky and sprayed out a crescent-shaped golden light.
Sharp, swift, and powerful.
“Ah!”
A passing crow was bisected and fell to the ground.
“Eh… actually, this bloodline isn’t as weak as I imagined,” Ye Feng said with a strange expression, muttering to himself.
“Thank you, Sect Master big boss!”
The Golden-furred Squirrel, holding a pinecone, spoke human language with a voice that was eerily similar to that of a small baby, sounding milky and even quite cute.
“Go cultivate!” Ye Feng patted the Golden-furred Squirrel’s forehead, and the latter quickly hopped away from Misty Peak.
Ye Feng continued to merge the remaining Spirit Blood.
Before long, dozens of Spirit Bloods were transformed into eight special Spirit Bloods, most of them of the Demon General Level, and all were distributed by Ye Feng.
It was not until then that he stopped.
On the lounge chair.
Ye Feng stretched out his hand, and a teacup immediately appeared in his palm, inside of which were red dates and goji berries soaked in water, from which he then took a small sip.
“Health preservation starts from when you’re young!”
Ye Feng said contentedly, in a low voice.
Li Jiaojiao happened to pass by nearby and, seeing the red dates and goji berries in the patterned enamel cup, pondered thoughtfully.
The next morning.
Li Jiaojiao brought a cup of hot tea to Ye Feng.
“What is this?”
Ye Feng picked up the teacup, opened it, and found it steeped with red dates, goji berries, and some odd and ancient Spiritual Medicines, the fragrance overflowing.
“Sect Master Uncle, this is the health-preserving tea that Yu Lan, Ru Yu, and I developed together. It’s delicious and will definitely make you feel refreshed every day,” Li Jiaojiao added, “Oh, and I’ve prepared one for everyone in the sect. They all said it was good after drinking it.”
She finished speaking, pursing her lips tightly, her pretty face full of hope as if urging Ye Feng to drink the hot health-preserving tea.
Ye Feng was taken aback, then stood up and looked around.
Feilai Peak.
Gong Qingqiu was preaching and resolving doubts.
When she was thirsty, she would pick up an enamel cup of the same pattern and drink a mouthful of the health-preserving tea personally prepared by Li Jiaojiao.
The other disciples, when tired, also took out their own cups, sipping a bit, and savoring the flavor.
At the Spirit Beasts Platform.
Even Brother Flathead was leaning against a large barrel, dunking his head into the scalding health-preserving tea and guzzling it with ‘glug glug’ sounds.
“Everyone’s drinking it?”
Ye Feng’s eyes widened, “It’s just a pity that one person can’t drink it.”
He turned his head and looked at the giant Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, only to be astonished to see it using a vine to hold a barrel and pour the health-preserving tea into the mouth on the trunk, drinking with evident enjoyment.
“Delicious!” Lao Song exclaimed with a smile.
Seeing this, the corner of Ye Feng’s mouth twitched.
A pine tree was actually drinking health-preserving tea!
Who would believe it if not seen with their own eyes?
“Jiaojiao, you’re getting more and more impressive,” praised Ye Feng, draining the cup of health-preserving tea in his hand.
He hadn’t expected that Li Jiaojiao would be so effective.
A casual remark he made yesterday had led her to stay up all night researching this tasty and highly effective health-preserving tea, and she had popularized it early in the morning, ensuring everyone could drink it.
Hearing the praise, Li Jiaojiao was overjoyed.
“Sect Master Uncle, I’m going down to cultivate.”
After saying that, Li Jiaojiao left with a spring in her step.
Once she had gone, Ye Feng stood up and looked towards the Summoning Bell at the foot of the mountain, contemplating the grand plans for the sect’s development.
At this stage, he had already accomplished the task of acquiring ten million Prestige Points in the fourth phase of the Sect Master’s missions.
Next up was breaking through three million in the population of Whitefloat City.
“Ever since the news of the battle at County King City spread, our Misty Sect’s reputation has skyrocketed, with families continually moving to Whitefloat City. Now, the city’s population increases by several hundred every day.”
At this rate, Whitefloat City would soon break through two million in population.
But Ye Feng still felt it was a bit slow.
He called over Gong Qingqiu to discuss ways to increase Whitefloat City’s population.
“Sect Master, rest assured, I’ve already made arrangements.”
Gong Qingqiu unfolded a document, “These past two days, I’ve gathered the Deputy City Lord, the Nishang Palace Master, and others, instructing them to travel to the nearby areas and move the villages and ancient towns that can be relocated to Whitefloat City.”
“Elder Gong, you truly understand me!” Ye Feng praised.
Gong Qingqiu blushed slightly and lowered her head, “It is my duty to take initiative and ease the Sect Master’s concerns.”
“By the way, Sect Master, do I need to go recruit new disciples?” Gong Qingqiu remembered this point and hurriedly added the question.
A spark flickered in Ye Feng’s eyes.
To ascend to Two-Star Rank forces, the number of disciples has to at least break a thousand. Currently, Misty Sect only has one hundred sixty-six disciples, far from enough.
The matter of recruiting new disciples also needed to be addressed soon.