Dragon Slaying Spear
The Ancestor Nanming had a penchant for Spirit Stone? The group from Fu Xian Island finally understood why Yue Qianchou and the Ziyi girl had been so frantically amassing wealth this time—there was more to it than met the eye. Ji Nian and Fan Benlei exchanged a glance, and as Yue Qianchou shifted his gaze to watch the duel from mid-air, they gave Quan Deming a meaningful look. Quan Deming nodded knowingly, then turned to Yue Qianchou and said, "Yue Qianchou, could we borrow that precious spear for a while?"
Yue Qianchou paused, then said with some difficulty, "I know what you mean. You want to lend the treasured spear to Elder Dongfang temporarily, but I promised Ancestor Nanming that I cannot easily take out the treasures he bestowed upon me, nor can I allow others to use them without authorization, otherwise he might take them back. Elder Quan, you must know that I also plan to use these treasures to save my life in critical moments. What will I do if they are taken back and I encounter danger in the future? Most importantly, I always keep my promises and keep my word. You should think of another way!"
"We can pay Spirit Stone to Ancestor Nanming to rent it, what do you think?" Quan Deming said.
Yue Qianchou, "Elder Quan, it's not that I don't want to agree. It's just that the Ancestor is now far away at the ends of the earth. Even if you rent from him, by the time you get his approval, it will be too late. Do you think it's still necessary?"
"Could you make this decision on behalf of the Ancestor Nanming?" Quan Deming asked.
"Me?" Yue Qianchou pointed to himself, then fell silent, as if deep in thought. After a while, he nodded, but then shook his head and said, "I can do it if there are Spirit Stone to back it up, but you don't know what kind of person the Ancestor Nanming is. He won't care about small amounts. He has quite a big appetite!" It was unclear whether he was feeling guilty or not. Was it the Ancestor Nanming, whom he had never met, who had a big appetite, or was it Yue Qianchou himself?
Quan Deming glanced at the grief-stricken and battling Dongfang Changao, then his expression hardened. "Name a number that Ancestor Nanming can accept! As long as it's not too outrageous, we won't make things difficult for you." The greatest significance of Fu Xian Island's first appearance wasn't in winning Spirit Stone, but in saving face. For the number one sect in the world, sometimes face is more important than Spirit Stone.
The people in Ziyi and the Four Great Families had lost interest in watching the fight, glancing occasionally at Fu Xian Island. They wondered what Yue Qianchou was doing among the people from Fu Xian Island, as he kept talking incessantly. Meanwhile, Bi Zicong and his three companions standing behind them kept their eyes lingering on the graceful back of the woman in Ziyi, becoming increasingly lost in thought.
Yuan Jiukui of the Six Paths Demonic Sect questioned the disciple who had been beaten yesterday, but the disciple refused to admit to spitting, making it difficult for Yuan Jiukui to take his hateful gaze off Yue Qianchou today. Now, seeing him wander around the Myriad Demon Palace and then to Fu Xian Island, Yuan Jiu Kui initially thought this kid was really capable, managing to get along with Righteous and Demonic paths. But now, he also felt that something was amiss.
Yuan Jiukui looked around in confusion. Dongfang Changao was already in grave danger, while the people from Fu Xian Island were busy chatting with Yue Qianchou, even the two late Tribulation Transcendence stage Transcending Elders were flirting with him. It was simply unbelievable! Did Fu Xian Island not worry about Dongfang Changao's safety at all? Impossible, Dongfang Changao represented the face of Fu Xian Island!
This huge question made Yuan Jiukui feel as if he had been enlightened, and he couldn't help but regret his impulsive actions yesterday. Fu Xian Island and Myriad Demon Palace were not good people. The fact that the two factions were so accommodating to Yue Qianchou must mean that they knew something that others did not. It seems that he should investigate carefully, lest he suffer some hidden losses and have no time to regret it.
Upon hearing this Yue Qianchou lowered his head in thought, thinking to himself, "I've played the game of feigned indifference enough. If I don't play it? Not only will they not believe me, but they'll also say I'm greedy. But going too far isn't good either; what if I end up losing everything?" So he let out a breath and solemnly nodded, saying, "Alright! Since Elder Quan has already put it this way, I'll muster my courage and make the decision for Ancestor Nanming. A flat price of fifty million high-grade Spirit Stones —this is truly the absolute minimum. Anything less than that, Ancestor Nanming really won't even consider. You decide for yourselves!"
Renting it for fifty million would take Fu Xian Island many years to accumulate that amount. The Fu Xian Island group exchanged glances, but they couldn't afford to delay any longer. The safety of Dongfang Changao and the reputation of Fu Xian Island were worth far more than fifty million. Ji Nian said in a deep voice, "Yue Qianchou, on behalf of Fu Xian Island, I agree to your request, but let me make this clear: what if the gun isn't as sharp as you say, and it causes problems?"
"I never lie. Senior, do you doubt my credibility? Fine, I'll risk having the treasure taken back by the Ancestor Nanming. Let me make this clear: if the sharpness of the spear is untrue, you don't need to give me a single Spirit Stone." Yue Qianchou spoke with righteous indignation and a sense of justice.
Ji Nian nodded and said, "Alright, it's settled then, but we don't have that many Spirit Stones on us, so we'll have to owe you for now..."
Yue Qianchou waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "It's fine to give it to you later. I've been on Fu Xian Island for so many years, and I still have confidence in Fu Xian Island. But I want to make it clear beforehand that the treasure spear cannot be given to you indefinitely; it is only for Elder Dongfang's event."
It was just money for an emergency, Fu Xian Island had no intention of taking anything from him. Besides, Yue Qianchou was so generous, so Ji Nian immediately agreed, "Alright. Bring the gun!"
"Let me warn you all first, the Ancestor Nanming is afraid that people will discover the secrets of the Law Treasure he has made. He has set up extremely powerful restrictions on them. I had the same restrictions set up on my two treasured swords. So you must not use your Divine Sense to investigate them. Once your Divine Sense touches them, they will be damaged immediately," Yue Qianchou warned.
Everyone on Fu Xian Island was astonished. It turned out that the two knives were able to injure people 'Divine Sense because of a restriction. Such a powerful restriction existed in the world; the Ancestor Nanming was truly extraordinary. After everyone agreed, Yue Qianchou reached into his Storage Bag, rummaged around for a while, and then muttered to himself with some confusion, "Could it be that I forgot to bring it with me? Impossible!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nearly fainted. After wasting so much time explaining, he actually said he forgot to bring it with him. Ji Nian's face turned ashen as he said, "Yue Qianchou, are you kidding me? Look again carefully."
"Oh! I've got it, I've found it!" Yue Qianchou exclaimed. He wasn't deliberately dawdling; the broadsword he'd conjured with black fire last time was rather crude. Since he was impersonating a treasured spear forged by the Ancestor Nanming, it naturally needed to look like a genuine treasured spear. Otherwise, it would be a miracle if it wasn't crudely made, and people wouldn't suspect it was from the same source—he probably couldn't fool anyone. So, after some deliberation, he reached into his Storage Bag and carefully crafted a spear using black fire, which is why it took him a while.
The gazes of everyone on Fu Xian Island followed Yue Qianchou's hand as it slowly moved... This action immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the surrounding hills. What were those guys from Fu Xian Island doing? Dongfang Changao was fighting desperately; did they really have the mind to do something else?
The slowly emerging spear tip, a black blob formed by two ferocious beast claws gripping together, its scales incredibly lifelike, was already palpable. The spear had barely revealed its tip when a chilling aura of menace emanated from the Storage Bag. Yue Qianchou yanked the spear out, casually thrusting it upside down beside him. With a soft "thud," even the spear tip easily embedded itself into the rock.
The spear shaft was approximately two meters long, entirely black. At first glance, the thick shaft appeared to be covered in scales, but upon closer inspection, it revealed nine ferocious dragon reliefs, seemingly about to leap from it. The spearhead, viewed from the front, resembled a flattened dragon head, its mouth open, howling. The spear blade emerged from the dragon's open mouth, its fangs bursting forth, adding a half-meter-long point to the already two-meter shaft. Thick and bulging in the center, it thinned around the edges, and even featured sharp, barbed teeth. The entire spear was a single, jet-black piece, reflecting no sunlight whatsoever; its forging material remained a mystery.
The moment this spear was drawn, the people of Fu Xian Island, without even testing its power, felt an urge to retreat three feet, and all couldn't help but gasp. Needless to say, just the meticulous craftsmanship and the restrained yet imposing aura it possessed made it undoubtedly a treasure. Those from various factions standing closer, having clearly seen the ferocious spearhead, were speechless with astonishment, while those further away were pondering its power...
Yue Qianchou examined the spear's design and was quite satisfied with it. In his haste, he had recalled the image of the Red Dragon beneath the Twilight Valley and incorporated it into the spear's design, which indeed gave it an extraordinary aura. Such a masterpiece deserves praise!
Yue Qianchou coughed and said solemnly, "When this spear was first formed, someone used it to kill a dragon that had cultivated for nine thousand years and was about to ascend to immortality. Afterwards Ancestor Nanming adorned the spear with nine dragon patterns, naming it the 'Dragon Slaying Spear.' The one who wielded the spear to slay the dragon once praised it, saying, 'The supreme treasure spear of cultivation slays dragons, commanding the world with no one daring to disobey. Without the Heaven-Reliant Sword, who can contend with it!'"
"The Dragon Slaying Spear? This spear has slain dragons on their way to ascension!" Fan Benlei exclaimed incredulously. The gazes of everyone from Fu Xian Island lingered on the spear. Ji Nian asked with a shocked expression, "Without the Heaven-Reliant Spear, who can rival it? Judging from this statement, could there be another Heaven-Reliant Spear that can rival the Dragon Slaying Spear?"
"Uh... that 'Yitian' refers to the Heaven-Slaying Sword, not a gun, but it's just as sharp," Yue Qianchou explained somewhat awkwardly. He thought to himself, "I can't keep talking nonsense. If I keep going, Jin Yong will be so angry he'll travel back in time to settle accounts with me." He quickly changed the subject, saying, "Gentlemen, shouldn't you give the gun to Elder Dongfang? If we keep talking like this, things might get out of hand."
"Ah..." Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, only then realizing that they had been Dongfang Changao. Ji Nian and Fan Benlei nodded to Quan Deming at the same time. Quan Deming grabbed the spear, immediately feeling its icy coldness, and couldn't help but praise, "A fine spear." The crowd made way, and Quan Deming stepped forward with the spear, transmitting his voice to Dongfang Changao: "Elder Dongfang, don't panic. We have already found you the peerless divine weapon 'Dragon Slaying Spear,' which will surely break that strange whip. Remember, the restrictions on this spear are extremely powerful. As long as you don't use your Divine Sense to examine it, you will be able to use it safely..."
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