Supreme Treasures

This secret script can't be fused? Hmm, I'll add another to coordinate with it...

This one's really interesting. Its properties change when they're combined. Let's see if the same thing happens with the others...

These few are tough to work with. Every time I add one, I have to reverse the pattern...

Inside the base, amid a mountain of scrap, there were not only metals but also wood shavings and even weeds.

Chen Qing sat in front of the scrap heap, holding an ordinary stone. Like a sculptor absorbed in his studies, he carefully traced patterns across its surface with his fingers.

One secret script after another settled onto the stone and vanished. A short while later, it had crumbled into a pile of yellow powder.

This had been going on for over a century. After his last breakthrough, Palace Master Biluo had given him another two months off. He hadn't even needed to ask.

Everyone seemed to have fallen into a strange unspoken understanding, which left Chen Qing feeling a little odd.

Now that Chen Qing was focused on crafting treasures, Palace Master Biluo had no objections. Original Ancestor hadn't shown up in quite some time, either.

There was no denying that secret scripts were wondrous. Their complexity was every bit as great as that of Fusion Laws.

No wonder no one wanted to offend Mountain Sitting Guest. Not only could he craft treasures, but his methods were also incredibly mysterious.

The endless combinations produced all sorts of strange effects. Without an inheritance, it was impossible to see the reasons behind them. No wonder they seemed so mysterious.

I've nearly figured out how the various secret scripts combine. I didn't expect to learn so much about the fifth layer, too.

Cultivating the fourth, fifth, and sixth layers worked in much the same way; all required comprehending secret patterns.

The fifth layer was probably more complicated than a Universe Master's Fifth-Tier Secret Technique, let alone the sixth.

Even with guidance, it would take a great deal of time. Still, he could leave it to Green Lotus later.

He had to keep an eye out for the secret realm's emergence, and he had less than a millennium. He should focus on getting his hands on Supreme Treasures first.

Chen Qing had nearly finished learning the theory behind treasure crafting, and he had also run countless simulations in the Virtual Universe.

Generally speaking, crafting a supreme treasure posed two major challenges.

The first was refining the materials. The other was inscribing and solidifying the secret scripts. Both required powerful cultivation to support them.

But things were different now. The materials didn't need to be particularly good; there was plenty on the E-grade spacecraft. He could just dismantle one, and shaping the materials into a model would be simple.

World Lord Power was more than enough to inscribe secret scripts onto E-grade metal. He only needed a certain level of soul power, and that was no problem for Chen Qing.

On top of that, the Origin Land was rich in its source energy. With the Creation Secret Script drawing it in, solidifying the scripts was simple, too.

The whole thing comes down to this!

Chen Qing stared at the black armor before him. It was the result of nearly a century of repeated design work.

Its foundation was the hardness of metal and earth, with water-attribute secret scripts added to soften impacts.

Space and soul secret scripts served as nodes, while the Creation Secret Script was inlaid as the core, binding everything together.

Although most of it was made from E-grade spacecraft materials, it had still taken Chen Qing several years to craft. He had made three pieces in all.

After shaping the model, Chen Qing used his soul to guide the process and World Lord Power as a blade, carefully inscribing the secret scripts and transforming the material bit by bit.

Now came the final step: all the secret scripts would become one. After that, it was a matter of seeing how powerful the armor could grow.

"Fuse!"

With a roar from Chen Qing, the secret scripts on the armor melded together, forming a seemingly flawless whole. A green glow began to shine from it.

"Boom..."

The surrounding source energy churned like boiling water, surging into the armor until an energy cocoon quickly formed around it.

"What's going on?"

Jiang Fang and Yao Rao were both startled by the force and rushed into Chen Qing's workshop together. They stared at the glowing mass.

"It worked!"

Feeling the armor's power grow stronger and stronger, Chen Qing could barely contain his excitement. He scooped both women up, ready to throw a celebration.

"Wait, Teacher..."

In the Virtual Universe, Original Ancestor had come out for a rare visit, and the five of them had gathered. The two women stood with their heads bowed behind Palace Master Biluo.

Clearly, Palace Master Biluo had caught them again. After it had happened several times, she was probably used to it. She sat there calmly, not even bothering to raise her eyelids.

"You're unusually excited today. What have you come up with this time?"

In the end, Original Ancestor was the one to break the silence. That was just Biluo's temperament; the fact that she was even sitting here was already something.

"Something good!"

Chen Qing was grinning from ear to ear. With the Primal Universe's help, the armor had been birthed in no time. More importantly, he had gained a great deal from the fifth layer of Creation.

"Its strength exceeds that of G-grade metal. Even an ordinary Venerable would have a hard time damaging it.

"It only takes a hundred times Peak World Lord Power to activate its secret patterns.

"No matter what kind of attack it faces, even a Soul Attack, it can absorb ninety percent of the force as long as the attack doesn't exceed its limit."

After hearing Chen Qing's explanation, the others fell silent instead. Good grief, had they heard that right? E-grade metal could be used to make something this absurd?

Original Ancestor slowly took a sip of tea, still not quite believing it.

"You've already made a supreme treasure?"

"Come on, it was the Primal Universe that helped. If I were outside the Origin Land, processing the materials alone would be a huge challenge."

Across from him, Jiang Fang and Yao Rao rolled their eyes at Chen Qing. It felt like he was showing off.

"You really are the Primal Universe's favorite child! It even helped birth this thing for you, so you didn't have to find your own materials!"

Hearing the envy in Original Ancestor's voice, Chen Qing chuckled.

What he didn't know was that the Primal Universe was even happier. Ever since Chen Qing had begun experimenting, it had been continually absorbing new principles.

"What are your plans for cultivation next?"

The cool voice made Chen Qing pause. Only when he met Biluo's silver gaze did he realize what she was asking.

"I'll craft a few more sets of equipment, then it'll be time to venture out and gain experience."

Chen Qing answered obediently. He liked fooling around with his wives, but he was truly grateful to Biluo.

"Jiang Fang and Yao Rao still have some work to do in their cultivation."

Biluo's tone was calm, but her meaning was clear.

They had been in the secret realm for nearly a thousand years. There was no rush. Once both women had finished analyzing the essence of things, they could test what they had learned.

She was also reminding Chen Qing not to waste such a good environment thinking about nothing but sex.

Original Ancestor simply sipped his tea. As far as he was concerned, it was harmless. Besides, it was better if Biluo had a close relationship with her disciples.

Chen Qing gave an awkward laugh, pretended he hadn't understood, and answered earnestly,

"That's fine. We have plenty of time."

Palace Master Biluo gave Chen Qing a calm look. Once she was sure he understood her meaning, she said nothing more.

After all, she hadn't been speaking only to him. She was sure the two women behind him understood, too.

Chen Qing had no objections. He needed time for the Laws to acknowledge him, and crafting equipment took time as well.

The armor already had a working design. Since he'd made one successfully, the next few would be much easier.

Weapons, however, would take more thought. Sister Fang had water and space attributes and had practiced the saber for years. The weapon's appearance could stay the same, but the secret scripts inside would need to be tested and refined over and over.

Yao Rao was different. Because of the special nature of lightning, Palace Master Biluo had recommended switching to swordsmanship long ago. The secret scripts would need just as much testing.

As for Chen Qing himself, he had a hodgepodge of attributes, so it would probably take even more time.