Liao Wufa's Congratulatory Gift: The Yin Yang Demonic Rings
Silence reigned throughout the entire Asura Sect, a deathly silence prevailing. At the Void Returning Stage, even if a battle could determine a victor, determining life or death was far from simple.
However, the Void Returning Stage powerhouses cultivator, the Nascent Soul Stage Ghost Cultivator, Myriad Flowers Elder, was blasted to death by Zhuge Xiang and vanished into thin air.
The solemn Zen Sound, the terrifying Demon Body, the renowned Demon Luo Scripture, and Zhuge Xiang's powerful figure, resembling an ancient demon, deeply captivated everyone present.
Although Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level was only at the Golden Core Stage, with the strength he displayed, owning his own Floating Mountain was more than enough.
After Zhuge Xiang killed Myriad Flowers Elder, the nearly 100 million Experience Points allowed Zhuge Xiang's cultivation to break through to the Second Layer of the Golden Core Stage Realm. He could clearly feel that the Golden Core in his dantian had grown a little larger, and the power in his body had also become more profound.
"The ascension ceremony of Futuo Mountain continues..." Although Luo Ba was surprised by the strength Zhuge Xiang displayed, as the Sect Master of the Asura Sect, he would not forget the theme of today's event.
Without Myriad Flowers Elder's obstruction, the ascension of Futuo Mountain proceeded smoothly. Myriad Flowers Elder was killed, but Zhuge Xiang filled the vacancy, and to this day, the Asura Sect still has 108 elders.
As Zhuge Xiang's Futuo Mountain was successfully incorporated into the Asura Sect's Mountain-Guarding Grand Formation, the powerful figures from various forces who had come to offer their congratulations one by one. Their expressions had changed considerably, and they all addressed Zhuge Xiang as "Fellow Daoist."
These people came to attend Zhuge Xiang's Floating Mountain Ascension Ceremony not because they thought Zhuge Xiang had already possessed strength comparable to Void Returning Stage expert, but primarily to see just how far this genius from the Asura Sect had progressed. He had only recently been accepted as a disciple by Luo Ba, and now he already possessed Floating Mountain?
With this in mind, these Void Returning Stage powerhouses, while valuing Zhuge Xiang's strength, still held a somewhat condescending attitude, viewing him as elders looking at juniors.
But now? The strength that Zhuge Xiang has displayed has made these people realize that Zhuge Xiang's ability to possess his own Floating Mountain is due to his genuine talent and skill, comparable to the Void Returning Stage. Naturally, they now have to treat him as an equal.
"Dear Brother! You are indeed a promising young man! Now that you have gained your status as a disciple, how could I, your Big Brother, come empty-handed?" Liao Wufa of the Yin Yang Demonic Sect offered his congratulations, taking the lead and arriving in front of Zhuge Xiang. He openly acknowledged his sworn brotherhood with Zhuge Xiang, and as he spoke, Liao Wufa took out a gift box and handed it to Zhuge Xiang.
The white jade box exuded a cool and refreshing aura, filled with spiritual energy. Regardless of the treasures hidden inside, the box itself was a rare treasure, and the treasures inside were naturally even more extraordinary.
If it were someone else giving him a valuable gift, Zhuge Xiang might not accept it, but since it was Liao Wufa, and they were brothers, Zhuge Xiang had no reason to be polite.
Opening the white jade box, inside lay two antique Ring, neither quite gold nor quite jade. One Ring was entirely crimson, exuding a fiery aura, while the other was sky blue, giving off a cold feeling. Judging from their styles, the two Rings were clearly a pair.
"The Yin Yang Demonic Rings!?" Upon seeing the two Ring lying in Zhuge Xiang's white jade box, the elders of the Yin Yang Demonic Sect exclaimed in shock, their expressions changing drastically. They then urgently called out to Liao Wufa, "Sect Master, these Yin Yang Demonic Rings are the supreme treasure of our Yin Yang Demonic Sect! How can we give them away? Please reconsider, Sect Master!"
"I have made my decision, you need not say more," Liao Wufa simply waved his hand dismissively at the advice of the elders of the Yin Yang Demonic Sect, then smiled at Zhuge Xiang and said, "How about it? Do you like the two Rings that my Big Brother gave me?"
"Yin Yang Demonic Rings (Special Equipment): The Yang Ring is held by a male, and the Yin Ring by a female. The rings have no effect when held individually, but once each possesses one, the two ringholders can communicate telepathically. Additionally, all attributes are increased by 100%, durability is 650-1000, and weight is 1."
"Hiss..." Looking at the information on the two Rings, Zhuge Xiang was secretly shocked, terrified by the effect of the Yin Yang Demonic Rings. A 100% increase in all attributes—what did that mean? Moreover, it seemed to be effective at any level of cultivation. Although a single Ring had no effect, the combined effect was terrifying, and there was no time limit?
"The Yin Yang Demonic Rings? Senior Liao, this gift is far too generous." Even Luo Ba was moved by the sight of the two rings in the white jade box in Zhuge Xiang's hand, and said to Liao Wufa.
Although the way they addressed each other suggested an unusual relationship between Zhuge Xiang and Liao Wufa, it was unexpected that Liao Wufa would even give away the Yin Yang Demonic Rings.
The Yin Yang Demonic Rings are the most famous treasures of the Yin Yang Demonic Sect. Even Luo Ba had heard of their fame.
Legend has it that these Rings were the treasures of the Founding Ancestor the Yin Yang Demonic Sect. The Yin Yang Demonic Sect was originally founded by a husband and wife who were at the top of the Cultivation World. When the couple joined forces, they could withstand the attacks of more than a dozen experts of the same level, which shows how powerful these Rings were.
"Big Brother, if these Ring aren't suitable, we'll take them back," Zhuge Xiang said, having already seen his Master, the Asura Sect Master, and the expressions of several elders from the Yin Yang Demonic Sect. He knew the value of these Rings.
If it were just Liao Wufa give the rings to him alone, that wouldn't be a problem. But if he were to give the Ring to himself, it would put his Big Brother in a difficult position and cause dissatisfaction among the Yin Yang Demonic Sect Cultivator, which Zhuge Xiang didn't want to see.
"What I, Liao Wufa, have given away, how could I possibly take back?" With a wave of his hand, Liao Wufa's expression exuded an irresistible authority. "Besides, this Yin Yang Demonic Rings requires both a man and a woman to unleash its power. Within the Yin Yang Demonic Sect, it's merely a decoration. I have no use for it. You and I are brothers, sharing the same body. If you can use it, it means I can use it too. It's the same principle."
"Alright, then I'll accept it without hesitation." Seeing that Liao Wufa determined not to take it back, Zhuge Xiang didn't mince words and nodded. He then put away the pair of Yin Yang Demonic Rings. Once worn, they would increase all attributes by 100%, which was exciting to think about. You should know that the Night Emblem only increases all attributes by 50%, and it also has limitations, requiring nighttime to use.
"Senior Liao, your and my disciple's identities..." Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang and Liao Wufa address each other as Big Brother Dear Brother, Luo Ba stepped forward and asked.
"I Demonic Path Cultivator, and I act according to my nature. I admire Zhuge Xiang and we have become sworn brothers. Heavenly Dao is my witness," Liao Wufa said frankly, seeing Luo Ba's doubts.
"In that case, it is my honor to have such a disciple." Although he had some suspicions, Luo Ba was still somewhat taken aback when he heard Liao Wufa.
Given Liao Wufa's cultivation level, his status, and his age, it's astonishing that he would become sworn brothers with Zhuge Xiang. Everyone who knows Liao Wufa's identity would be shocked. He was a master of both Unrivaled in Divination and Swordsmanship, and was once a powerful figure at the height of his fame in the entire Cultivation World.
"The two brothers are close friends, there's no need for such talk of honor," Liao Wufa said calmly, shaking his head at Luo Ba's words. Having already given his gift, the forthright Liao Wufa had no interest in staying to be a spectacle for others. After chatting with Zhuge Xiang for a few moments, he left.
After Liao Wufa leave, the other powerful figures who had come to offer their congratulations secretly smiled bitterly. "You're so generous as the head of a sect, but we who came to offer our congratulations didn't bring any gifts, which is unacceptable." So, with no other choice, these Cultivators had to bring out some gifts as well.
Although the gifts offered by these Void Returning Stage cultivators couldn't compare to Liao Wufa's, they were still Void Returning Stage powerhouses. And given that they were presented publicly, how could they be of inferior quality? Could it be that these Void Returning Stage powerhouses could actually offer Treasure Artifact treasures as gifts?
Amidst the congratulations, the grand event of the Floating Mountain taking off quickly came to an end. During this time, with Liao Wufa leading the way, Zhuge Xiang received no fewer than dozens of congratulatory gifts. In particular, Heavenly Dragon Temple presented Zhuge Xiang with a powerful Buddhist Treasure and a powerful demonic treasure. The demonic treasure was an Exorcise Demon of war they had obtained by slaying demons and monsters.
Although the grand event of the Floating Mountain taking off was marred by the unexpected appearance of Myriad Flowers Elder, this unexpected event also gave Zhuge Xiang the opportunity to publicly demonstrate his strength, so it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Futuo Mountain floats among the One Hundred and Eight Floating Mountains of the Asura Sect. Coincidentally, Myriad Flowers Elder has perished, so the Floating Mountain where Myriad Flowers Elder was located has been removed and replaced by Zhuge Xiang's Futuo Mountain. It is full of birdsong and fragrant flowers, and abundant with spiritual energy. This Floating Mountain is indeed a Grotto-Heaven Blessed-Land, worthy of being a gift from the Master. Cultivating here will be twice as effective with half the effort.
"Greetings, Master..." In Futuo Mountain, many Demonic Creatures who had achieved cultivation, and even Spirit Crane that had gained Fairy, all greeted Zhuge Xiang respectfully upon seeing him.
Those who haven't reached the level of Fairy, as long as they have gained sentience, prostrate themselves on the ground in reverence. They rely on the spiritual energy of Futuo Mountain to cultivate, and Zhuge Xiang, as the master of Futuo Mountain, is naturally their master as well.
"Well, you all need not bow. Just continue your cultivation," Zhuge Xiang said with a wave of his hand.
After dismissing the Spirit Beast, Zhuge Xiang arrived at the edge of Futuo Mountain, looking down at the Outer Sect Base of the Asura Sect with a smile on his face.
Back when he first arrived at the Asura Sect, the One Hundred and Eight Floating Mountains deeply shocked him. Zhuge Xiang vowed then and there that he would one day own one of these Floating Mountain. Ten years later, he has finally done it.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
However, just as Zhuge Xiang was feeling sentimental, several dazzling rays of light appeared and shot towards Futuo Mountain; they were several Deity Transformation Stage disciples. (To be continued...)