Chapter 259: Sword Spirit Levels, Exotic Demon Beasts, Qingyu Phoenix
So strictly speaking, Tai Xuan Sect has actually produced quite a few strong cultivators.
It’s not just the current generation of Xi Yingqing.
If you go further back, there were strong cultivators too.
But it seems they were all relatively short-lived and didn’t really grow to their full potential.
In addition to the Divine Blade Sea, there’s another family known for forging, the Lu Family of Luo Phoenix Valley.
They’ve forged many divine weapons and even famous swords. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ noᴠelfire.net
As the saying goes, “Rivals wish for each other’s downfall.”
The rivalry between these two ancient families was immense.
Luckily, the two families were far apart, separated by many territories. Otherwise, they would have fought long ago.
Meng Changqing shook his head slightly.
He didn’t think too much about it.
Then he poured a trace of True Domain power into Crimson Sky.
Sword spirits were also classified into several levels.
Perception, speech, body, and physical form.
Currently, Crimson Sky was at the level of speech, able to speak.
It also gained more mysterious power to enhance the sword’s might.
When it reached the level of body, especially the physical form, it’s already similar to a human being.
It would become a true intelligent living being.
The foundation of every famous sword was generally close to the level of Dao weapons.
So upgrading the sword spirit’s level was key.
“Mm~~” Crimson Sky let out a strange, pleasant sound.
Meng Changqing felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity, remembering how Kong Linxue seemed to have sounded when they…
Meng Changqing dismissed the distracting thoughts.
He wondered how Kong Linxue was doing at the Pill Tower.
With Senior Sister Hua there, her safety should be fine.
After the conversation with the Grand Elder, he felt that his judgment of the strength of his senior brothers and sisters might need to be reassessed.
Senior Sister Hua, after all, was second only to the Sect Master.
Perhaps even beyond the Marquis Realm?
The next day, the first light of dawn broke.
Meng Changqing hadn’t been cultivating all night and had actually gotten some rare rest, feeling fully recharged.
It was like an adjustment before his breakthrough.
As expected, the various factions from the domains began to arrive one after another.
The first to arrive was Dongmen Xiangzhong, the former champion of the Eastern Sea.
The Dongmen family behind him was one of the overlords of the Eastern Sea, with deep roots.
In its prime, it was almost at the level of a Holy Land.
But after the head of the family mysteriously passed away, the family gradually declined, though it remained a top ancient clan.
“Brother Meng, I hope I haven’t disturbed your cultivation with my sudden visit.” Entering the hall, Dongmen Xiangzhong immediately cupped his hands.
“Of course not, I rested last night and didn’t do any cultivation.” Meng Changqing smiled slightly and gestured for him to sit down.
Normally, the Grand Elder should be here, but he had taken the initiative to avoid the meeting.
In his words, as the Young Sect Master and future Sect Master, Meng Changqing should take the initiative to face such social encounters.
“After you left yesterday, news of your deeds has spread. Before long, your name will be known throughout the Wild Sea and even farther.” Dongmen Xiangzhong smiled and said.
“It’s just a reputation,” Meng Changqing waved his hand and cut to the chase. “Brother Dongmen, you’re not here today just for casual conversation, are you?”
“Ah,” Dongmen Xiangzhong didn’t expect Meng Changqing to be so direct and nodded. “Yes, I’m here for the Wish Spirit Fruit you have.”
“Divine treasures are precious, and a second-tier divine item is even rarer.” Meng Changqing didn’t answer directly, instead sipping his tea. “Any sect that acquires one will have a powerful Marquis-level cultivator.”
“As for the price, please rest assured, Brother Meng, it will definitely satisfy you,” Dongmen Xiangzhong immediately said. “I’ve been stuck on the edge of Life and Death Realm for over ten years, and the divine treasures in my family are not suited for me. Only the Wish Spirit Fruit is perfectly matched.
“I hope Brother Meng will give me the opportunity!
“In the future, if you need anything, I will do everything I can to help!”
Though for most people, obtaining a divine item for a breakthrough was already very good, without the luxury of being picky.
However, Dongmen Xiangzhong was not a typical person.
He had higher pursuits.
Saying this, he took out many jade boxes, a total of twenty.
Each was glowing with treasure light. Clearly, the items inside were extraordinary.
“These are precious resources needed for cultivating to the Marquis Realm,” Dongmen Xiangzhong introduced one by one.
As he said, these items were indeed priceless, each one worth enough to incite the intervention of a Marquis-level cultivator!
Only because of the Dongmen family’s deep foundation could they offer so much. But even these weren’t enough to exchange for the Divine Spirit Fruit.
“Additionally, I noticed that Brother Meng does not have a mount, so I’ve prepared an exotic demon beast for you — the Qingyu Phoenix.
“Peak of the Sixth Level.
“It has a trace of ancient phoenix bloodline.”
Dongmen Xiangzhong said.
Hearing this, Meng Changqing was somewhat surprised.
This is a supreme bloodline, equal to that of the True Dragon.
Just like Dongmen Xiangzhong’s Thunder Jiao, which had a trace of True Dragon blood, making it so strong.
It was also known as an exotic species!
The potential of exotic demon beasts was enormous, capable of reaching level 7, even level 8!
Comparable to human kings!
And in the Eastern Sea, exotic demon beasts were incredibly rare and valuable!
They were highly coveted by all demon tamers.
Meng Changqing hadn’t expected that Dongmen Xiangzhong would offer such a demon beast for trade.
It showed how much he wanted the Wish Spirit Fruit.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll exchange one Wish Spirit Fruit for the Qingyu Phoenix, considering we’re friends.” Meng Changqing thought for a moment, then smiled and said.
Having an exotic demon beast as a mount didn’t seem bad.
Not many people in the sect could divine treasures right now, so keeping too many would only lead to them being wasted.
It’s better to trade them for things that can help him grow stronger quickly, as the Grand Elder suggested.
“Thank you, Brother Meng!” Dongmen Xiangzhong was overjoyed.
Strictly speaking, the value of divine items was immeasurable, especially the Wish Spirit Fruit, which far surpassed Marquis Realm resources.
Resources were rare, but divine items were even rarer. So, he hadn’t come here expecting to succeed, just to try.
“We, the Dongmen family, owe you a favor,” Dongmen Xiangzhong said seriously.
A personal favor and a family favor were two different concepts.
【Favorability increased to two stars!】
【Attribute selection available!】
【Triggering extra reward: Bloodline Purification Card *1 (No restrictions)!】
The system’s voice echoed in Meng Changqing’s mind.
He raised an eyebrow.
Not bad, his favorability has increased.
And an extra reward was triggered. A Bloodline Purification Card.
It’s been a long time since such a thing appeared.