novelraw Chapter 280 - 248: Recording the Devouring Demon Technique’s Stage 3 Secret Technique, Part 2
Chapter 280 - 248: Recording the Devouring Demon Technique’s Stage 3 Secret Technique, Part 2
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[Devouring Demon Technique Triple Secret Technique LV21: 9,999,900,000 / 2,000,000 (Upgradable!) (Comprehended the Devouring Law, initially grasped ’Divine Technique: Heart Demon’, mastered ’ten percent’ of the Reincarnation Law, mastered the ’Power of the Devouring Law’.)]
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BUZZ! BUZZ!
Xu Qing opened his eyes. He focused on the mysteries of the Devouring Law. As a thought crossed his mind, a black hole seemed to materialize around him.
A mighty power based on the Devouring Law surged around him.
"Heart Demon."
BUZZ!
With a thought, Xu Qing activated ’Divine Technique: Heart Demon,’ refining and merging his own joy, anger, sorrow, happiness—all his emotions and desires—into a ’Reincarnation Heart Demon.’
’So that’s how it is.’
Understanding dawned on Xu Qing.
After grasping ’Divine Technique: Heart Demon,’ he finally understood what Li Shang’s ’Reincarnation Heart Demon’ was. No wonder the ’Reincarnation Heart Demon’ existed somewhere between a Deceit and a Demon Fiend; it was derived from a ’Divine Technique’ to begin with.
Moreover,
to unleash the true mighty power of ’Divine Technique: Heart Demon,’ Xu Qing had to first refine the ’Heart Demon.’ And to refine the ’Heart Demon,’ he needed to find thirteen special materials.
These thirteen special materials were: the Joy Stone, Anger Heart Flame, Grief and Resentment, Fearful Heart, Love Crystal, Stone of Evil Origin, Desire Core, Stone of Life, Stone of Death, Ear Stone, Eye Stone, Mouth Stone, and Nose Stone.
’If I go looking for these materials myself, it’ll probably take a lot of effort.’
Xu Qing mused, ’I should just have Ye Langtian and the others find them for me.’
’But...’
’Ye Langtian has been pulled into the ’Mysterious: Deserted Village’ again. It’s certain he won’t be getting out of the ’Mysterious: Deserted Village’ anytime soon.’
At this thought, an idea flashed through Xu Qing’s mind.
’That old fox, Zhang Feng...’
A glint appeared in Xu Qing’s eyes.
「The next day, at noon.」
"Disciple greets Master."
In the courtyard, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren knelt on the ground, bowing to Xu Qing with the utmost respect. "Master, for what reason have you summoned this disciple?"
"Mm."
Xu Qing sized up Cloud Ascendant Zhenren for a few moments before speaking slowly, "Indeed, there is something I need you to do."
"Please give your command, Master."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren bowed.
WHOOSH!
The next moment, Xu Qing waved his right hand, and a streak of light shot through the air. It was an ordinary long spear that had just recently been upgraded to Level 30. Despite being an ordinary spear, its promotion to Level 30 had made it Extraordinary. Terrifying fluctuations of Law pulsed from its shaft, which was engraved with nine complete Law patterns.
Powerful.
Extremely powerful.
In the hands of an expert at the Third Realm: Peak of Law Realm, a Top-Grade Nine-Layered Law Artifact like this was enough to nearly double their combat strength.
"This..."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren stared obsessively at the Level 30 ordinary spear. In that moment, it was as if nothing else existed in his eyes.
On this spear, it was as if the pinnacle of forging technique and all the mysteries of the Artifact Refining Law had been gathered.
"The first thing,"
Xu Qing said, "is that this is a Law Artifact I have refined. I am entrusting you to auction it off. With the Law Stones you get from the auction, you are to help me collect the materials I need."
"Huh?!"
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, he couldn’t help but ask, "Master, are you sure you want to sell this Law Artifact?"
"That’s right."
Xu Qing nodded.
"You should be able to handle these two tasks, correct?"
Xu Qing asked.
"Haaa..."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren took a deep breath. His expression turned solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Please rest assured, Master. This disciple will perfectly complete the tasks you have assigned."
"Good."
Xu Qing nodded and waved his hand. "Then go."
"Disciple takes his leave."
WHOOSH!
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren respectfully put away the Level 30 ordinary spear, then transformed into a streak of light and swiftly departed.
「A moment later, on the 7th Layer of Cangzhou Prefecture.」
After returning, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren immediately went to the largest auction house on the 7th Layer of Cangzhou Prefecture. The auction house was named: Yuntian Auction House.
Furthermore, the power behind this auction house was actually the Marquis’s Mansion.
Yuntian Auction House.
VIP room.
BUZZ!
There, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren sat on a chair, his expression calm and composed. The Level 30 ordinary spear was already out, hovering in the middle of the VIP room and emitting an exceptionally powerful aura.
On the other side,
directly across from Cloud Ascendant Zhenren, was a woman with a voluptuous figure and stunning beauty.
"Respected guest."
This stunningly beautiful woman was named ’Anya.’ She was the person in charge of the ’Yuntian Auction House’ on the 7th Layer of Cangzhou Prefecture. The extremely high value of the item Cloud Ascendant Zhenren had presented for auction was what had drawn her personal attention.
"Are you certain you wish to entrust this ’Spirit-Slaying Spear’ to our Yuntian Auction House for auction?"
Anya asked, confirming once more.
"Of course."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren’s tone was calm. "When do you plan to hold the auction? This old man wishes for it to be held as soon as possible."
"Well..."
Anya hesitated for a moment, then said, "Respected guest, wouldn’t holding it too soon be a bit rushed? A Top-Grade Nine-Layered Law Artifact like this is well worth spending a significant amount of time on promotion, to draw in as many potential clients as possible and have them compete."
"That way,"
"it can be auctioned for a higher price."
"No need."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren waved his hand. "This old man needs it done as soon as possible."
"Very well."
Anya nodded. "Since you’ve put it that way, we will hold the auction within three days. Your item will be featured as the grand finale."
"Good."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren nodded in satisfaction. He took out a list, handed it to Anya, and said, "This old man needs all the materials on this list. Does your Yuntian Auction House have them?"
"We do."
Anya smiled. "Respected guest, our Yuntian Auction House has all the materials you require. Although many of them are auction items, if you wish to purchase them, we can sell them to you directly."
"What’s the price?"
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren asked.
"It’s not expensive."
Anya continued, "One hundred Top-grade Law Stones will be sufficient."
"One hundred Top-grade Law Stones."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren’s heart skipped a beat. A price like that, a number that high, was enough to make his scalp tingle. Even though he was an Elder of the Flame Cloud Sect, he had never even seen a real Top-grade Law Stone before.
To think that just purchasing these materials would cost a full one hundred Top-grade Law Stones.
"Respected guest,"
Anya said, "if you need them, I will have someone prepare all the required materials for you immediately. As for the Law Stones, we can simply deduct the cost from the proceeds of the ’Spirit-Slaying Spear’ auction."
"Good."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren’s expression remained unchanged. "No problem. Do as you’ve said."
"Of course. Please wait a moment."
Anya said.
「A few minutes later.」
Everything was prepared and handed over to Cloud Ascendant Zhenren. After confirming there were no issues, he prepared to leave the Yuntian Auction House.
"Respected guest,"
Anya handed an ’Invitation Letter’ to Cloud Ascendant Zhenren. "This is our VIP Invitation Letter. You are welcome to attend the auction when it is held."
"Alright."
Cloud Ascendant Zhenren accepted the Invitation Letter.
WHOOSH!
The moment he spoke, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren transformed into a streak of light and swiftly departed.
"What’s the status of the investigation I ordered?"
Anya gazed in the direction Cloud Ascendant Zhenren had left, her tone calm as she asked.
"We’ve found out everything."
BUZZ!
A woman in a tight-fitting black uniform stepped out of the shadows and reported to Anya, "Cloud Ascendant Zhenren. Real name: Zhang Feng. An Elder of the Flame Cloud Sect."
"Several years ago, this Flame Cloud Sect Elder went to the first layer of Cangzhou Prefecture. While there, he took a Refiner as his master. Two and a half years after becoming a disciple, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren also became a true Refiner."