Silver Sea Black Gold and Stormy Pear Blossom Needles

() Thorn Armor (One-Star Treasure Artifact): Defense 680-920, Passive: Within a radius of 10 meters, enemy defense is reduced by 30%, Active: Can reflect single-target attacks whose cultivation level is not more than three minor realms higher than the user's, limited to once per day, Durability weight 20..23zw.

Once the Thorn Armor reached the level of Treasure Artifact, its attributes truly improved significantly. For example, its defense increased by nearly 1000 points. Furthermore, the armor's passive effect, which originally reduced the defense of nearby Qi Refining Stage Cultivator by 20%, now reduces the target's defense by 30%.

The active effect, which originally could only reflect single-target attacks from Qi Refining Stage Cultivator, now only requires the opponent's cultivation level to be no more than three minor realms higher than one's own to be reflected. In other words, with the effect of Zhuge Xiang's Thorn Armor, if one is willing, even Spell attacks from Cultivator at the Spell Control Stage can be reflected.

"Treasure Artifact? It actually reached the level of Treasure Artifact?!" Looking at the Thorn Armor radiating a hazy, precious light in the air, Niu Geng and the others stared wide-eyed, almost unable to believe that Zhuge Xiang had actually successfully crafted a Treasure Artifact. Could it be that he was really about to break through to the level of Intermediate Artificer?

"Don't look at me like that. The creation of this Treasure Artifact is not because my ability is about to break through to the Intermediate Artificer, but because of the effect of that Star Ascension Stone," Su Huayu and the others looked shocked. Zhuge Xiang naturally understood what they were thinking and waved his hand to say.

"I never imagined there were such miraculous materials in the world, capable of transforming a Magic Artifact into Treasure Artifact. I've truly broadened my horizons," Mo Wuyan exclaimed, looking quite impressed.

"Regardless, you ultimately forged this Treasure Artifact with your own hands," Niu Geng said with emotion despite Zhuge Xiang's explanation.

Ordinary Beginner Artificer are looked down upon, as they are considered a lowly group in the Cultivation World. However, when Artifact Forger's abilities reach the intermediate level, their status undergoes a dramatic change. Zhuge Xiang's cultivation talent was already astonishing, and now he is about to break through to the Intermediate Artificer. Such an achievement is truly remarkable.

"I can no longer surpass you in Forging. But in terms of strength, I absolutely cannot fall behind you again," Zhang Kuang said, his face filled with unwavering determination. As he spoke, he stood up and headed out, clearly wanting to seize the time to cultivate.

"Hey, wait a minute, I didn't call you here today just so you could admire my Forging," Zhuge Xiang said, seeing Zhang Kuang about to leave, and stopped him from leaving.

"Isn't it to show us your Forging?" Zhuge Xiang's words made Niu Geng and the others exchange bewildered glances. Then, their eyes all focused on Zhuge Xiang, wondering what else he had that could be more astonishing than the Treasure Artifact he had forged.

Beep beep beep...

Just then, a faint sound came from Zhuge Xiang's window. Hearing this, Zhuge Xiang smiled and opened the window, saying, "Looks like it came ahead of time."

As Zhuge Xiang opened the window, a white figure leaped in from outside and landed on the floor inside the room. Niu Geng and the others looked closely and realized it was none other than Xiao Yue.

"Have you managed to gather any useful information from Liu Ruying's wife and daughter these past two days?" Zhuge Xiang asked directly, looking at Xiao Yue who had jumped in. Niu Geng and the others also stared intently at Xiao Yue, not expecting that he had actually been hiding behind Xiao Yue Liu Ruying's wife and daughter these past two days.

"That day when you went to the Li Manor, you asked me to stay and keep watch. It was quite a coincidence that Liu Ruying's daughter, Xiaoying, mistook me for a stray dog and carried me inside," Xiao Yue said, taking a bite of a Magic Artifact that Zhuge Xiang had thrown to her.

"Pfft, you really do have a way with little girls," Su Huayu couldn't help but laugh out loud before Xiao Yue could finish her sentence. Even Qin Qing covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Bullshit! I, Lord Xiao Yue, am a dignified divine beast! How dare you call me a dog?" Upon hearing Su Huayu's words, Xiao Yue couldn't help but shout angrily, feeling that his dignity as a divine beast had been insulted.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business. So, what exactly did you find out?" Zhuge Xiang asked, tossing out another Magic Artifact Ring.

With a sudden leap, she nimbly bit the Ring into her mouth. Xiao Yue chewed it a few times, her anger subsiding considerably thanks to the Magic Artifact. She continued, "Yesterday, by chance, I hid under Liu Ruying's desk in his study and overheard the Li Family patriarch conspiring with Liu Ruying. I actually discovered a shocking conspiracy."

"What is it!?" The shocking conspiracy revealed by Xiao Yue made Niu Geng and the others realize the seriousness of the matter, and everyone's expression became much more serious.

"It turns out that the destruction of Tang Family Fort was not solely the work of the Li Family. It actually involved the Qingxu Sword Sect, the Tiandao Sect, and the Weituo Temple. More importantly, even Liu Ruying was involved," Xiao Yue revealed this bombshell. Then, she stared intently at Zhuge Xiang and asked, "Do you know why they joined forces to destroy Tang Family Fort?"

"Zhuge Xiang really guessed it. It's not that simple after all. Liu Ruying is indeed suspicious," Zi Xiang said, reaching out to grab Niu Geng's slightly trembling hand. She then looked at Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang's expression also turned serious. This matter was actually orchestrated by the Qingxu Sword Sect, Weituo Temple, Tiandao Sect, and even Liu Ruying? These people must have something big up their minds to do together.

"The Spirit Stone Vein! What they're after is the Spirit Stone Vein!" Looking at Zhuge Xiang and the others, Xiao Yue directly revealed the answer.

"Spirit Stone Vein? It's true that the Asura Sect and those Small and Medium-Sized Sects have been constantly arguing over Spirit Stone Vein over the past year, but what direct connection does this have with the destruction of Tang Family Fort?" Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly and asked Xiao Yue.

Zhuge Xiang's words echoed the thoughts of Niu Geng and the others. Indeed, if they wanted to seize the Spirit Stone Vein, why did they unite to destroy Tang Family Fort?

"That's because of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, one of the two treasures of Tang Family Fort," Xiao Yue continued, recounting the information she had gathered to Zhuge Xiang and the others.

"Tang Family Fort is renowned in Shu for its intricate mechanisms and poisons. Their deadly poisons, combined with incredibly sophisticated mechanisms, make them virtually impossible to defend against. Among the Tang Sect's mechanisms and Poisonous Creatures, two stand out as the most formidable. One is the Peacock Plume, said to possess enough single-target attack power to annihilate Deity Transformation stage cultivator; the other is the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, known for its terrifying area-of-effect attack. And the Qingxu Sword Sect's target is precisely these Stormy Pear Blossom Needles."

"Stormy Pear Blossom Needles?" Upon hearing Xiao Yue's words, Niu Geng frowned, looking puzzled. He said, "I've also heard of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles from Tang Family Fort Fortress. They're specifically designed to break through Protective Qi Barrier. Once Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, even a Return to Simplicity Realm Peak would be riddled with countless needles as fine as cow hair."

"However, the material for the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles is the precious Silver Sea Black Gold. The ancestors of Tang Family Fort obtained it by chance and only managed to make three. Now, only the last one remains. Although the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles is very powerful, how could a single Stormy Pear Blossom Needles be enough for the Qingxu Sword Sect and the others to contend with the Asura Sect? Could it be...?"

Niu Geng expressed his utter incomprehension of the Qingxu Sword Sect and the others's actions, but towards the end, he seemed to realize something, his expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise.

"The Qingxu Sword Sect and the others holds the materials to make the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles," Zhuge Xiang said, his face also very grim. With Zhuge Xiang's wisdom, it wasn't hard to guess the real reason why the Qingxu Sword Sect and the others destroyed Tang Family Fort.

"Not bad," Xiao Yue nodded and continued, "Silver Sea Black Gold is an extremely precious material, something that can only be found by chance. By chance, the Qingxu Sword Sect and the others obtained a piece the size of a fist. For some reason, they learned that Silver Sea Black Gold is the main material for making the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles. Therefore, they asked the Li Family to help them find Tang Family Fort, wanting to obtain the design blueprints for the Tang Family Fort Stormy Pear Blossom Needles."

"Unfortunately, Tang Family Fortress was unwilling to antagonize the Asura Sect and refused their offer. At the same time, the fortress lord of Tang Family Fortress found City Lord Liu Ruying and told him about the Qingxu Sword Sect's plot. Unexpectedly, Liu Ruying was actually in league with them. As a result, the fortress lord of Tang Family Fortress was murdered, and Tang Family Fortress was destroyed overnight. In the end, it was all for the design blueprint of the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle."

"A piece of Silver Sea Black Gold the size of a fist!?" Niu Geng's eyes widened in shock. He exclaimed, "I remember my disciples saying that the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles are as thin as cow's hair, and only a Stormy Pear Blossom Needles of Silver Sea Black Gold the size of a fingernail is needed for one needle. A clump the size of a fist? That's enough for them to make hundreds of Stormy Pear Blossom Needles!"

"Hundreds of them!?" Niu Geng's words made Zhuge Xiang and the others gasp in shock.

The area-of-effect attack is terrifying; even Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm cannot withstand the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles. If the Qingxu Sword Sect and the others were to use the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles against the Asura Sect Disciples Asura Sect, the tragic fate that would befall the Asura Sect is almost unimaginable.

"How vicious!" Zhang Kuang, his face filled with intense anger and killing intent. He said in a deep voice, "If they really manage to make hundreds of Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, the consequences for our Asura Sect are unimaginable."

"Stormy Pear Blossom Needles? So that's how it is. So this is the Truth the Li Family destroyed Tang Family Fort? No wonder the Steward of the City Lord's Manor was so anxious to stop me from sending more experts from headquarters..."

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