Chan Zhaofu's Cauldron Artifact Fortune

Chen Lingxi looked at the brand-new Heaven-Viewing Audience Talisman and felt a little hesitant.

The Dragon-Offering Sect governs its disciples through its Sect Secret Talisman. All future exchanges of Dark Qi and fortuitous opportunity will require passing through this sect-blessed talisman to reach the Heavenly Mirror...

Perhaps... the sect might actually know what each disciple has gained, what they have exchanged, or how much Great Luo Dark Qi they have left.

"If I use this talisman to enter the Heavenly Mirror, the 29,400 strands of Great Luo Dark Qi within me may also be revealed."

He lowered his eyes, put the new talisman into his Hongdong Bag, and for a moment he was unsure what to do.

Just as this thought was surging, a golden light suddenly descended from the highest and farthest point in the sky.

In an instant, the golden light had crossed the sea of clouds and the towering mountains, finally passing through many places of the Dragon-Offering Sect and scattering everywhere.

Where the golden light fell, heaven and earth fell silent.

The phantom of the Divine Deer hanging high on Deer-Sleeping Peak paused slightly the moment the golden light swept across it, as if even this ancient phantom, which had been sleeping for ten thousand years, was gently listening to the arrival of that golden light.

Chen Lingxi raised an eyebrow.

"It's the work of those two Great Luo Heavenly Immortal again."

"Are they selecting Entwined-Dragon Servant again?"

As Chen Lingxi was pondering this, in that very moment, a powerful aura suddenly descended rapidly from the edge of the sea of clouds outside the Water-Curtain Cave.

Chen Lingxi his Divine Sense to probe and immediately knew who the visitor was.

"Junior Sister Lingyu."

He withdrew his gaze from the direction of the main sect, stood up, and went out to greet them.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw a pale yellow figure parting the curtain of water and walking into the thousand-foot waterfall, her steps a few paces faster than usual.

When Yuan Lingyu looked up, she saw Chen Lingxi standing suspended in the air in front of the cave. She was stunned for a moment, and then her bright eyes lit up.

"Senior brother! You're back!"

She quickly approached, parted the water curtain again, and tilted her head back to carefully examine the person in front of her, as if trying to see every change that the past two years had left on his face.

Two years may be nothing more than a blink of an eye for a cultivator, but for a young female disciple who has just stepped into the threshold of cultivation and has not even mastered her first great supernatural Divine Ability, it is an extremely long time.

For the past two years, she has been cultivating with several senior brothers and sisters on Deer-Sleeping Peak, and the time has passed extremely slowly.

Seeing Chen Lingxi again now, I was momentarily at a loss for words.

Chen Lingxi looked at her and nodded slightly, smiling, "Junior Sister... it's been two years, you're more composed than before."

Yuan Lingyu blushed at his words, but couldn't help laughing out loud, "Senior brother is teasing me about my panic again."

The two then entered the cave.

Chen Lingxi Yuan Lingyu another pot of spiritual tea, and the two chatted about some trivial matters on the peak.

After a short while, Yuan Lingyu took out two neatly folded robes, held them in both hands, and handed them to Chen Lingxi.

"Senior brother, I've made you two outfits."

Chen Lingxi was slightly taken aback and looked down.

The two robes were smooth and lustrous, radiating a warm, jade-like glow. Even in the dim cave abode, a clear and refreshing Spiritual Qi circulated within them, making it clear that they were not made of ordinary materials.

One of the pieces was entirely silver-white, its texture fine and supple, with not a single wrinkle visible where it was folded, as if the fabric itself had no weight at all. When illuminated by the sunlight from the cave, a layer of light blue velvet sheen was faintly visible on its pure white surface.

The other piece is black with gold patterns on it. The gold is neither too dark nor too light, and it perfectly complements the dark background to create circles of flowing cloud-like patterns, exuding elegance and solemnity.

Upon closer inspection, Chen noticed that the fabric contained extremely fine and dense patterns that tightly locked a cloud-like wisp of inspiration deep within it, preventing it from dissipating even slightly.

"Jade-Carving Silk?"

Chen Lingxi looked up at Yuan Lingyu.

He and Yuan Lingyu had seen this kind of material before among the spiritual materials in the sect.

This is a fifth-grade spiritual material. Even for a behemoth like the Dragon-Offering Sect, an ordinary disciple's annual cultivation ration might not be enough to acquire even half a bolt of it.

It is incredibly resilient, can enhance Dao Origin cultivation, and can also purify oneself; it is truly remarkable.

Now that Yuan Lingyu had actually used such spiritual materials to make two robes, saying it was a gift for him, Chen Lingxi suddenly felt a little guilty.

"I acquired this Jade-Carving Silk by chance; it didn't cost me a fortune," Yuan Lingyu said, seemingly reading Chen Lingxi's mind.

She blinked, a hint of pride in her smile, "I recently learned a new method for cutting Spirit Robe. I've gotten quite skilled, so I made a couple for my senior brother to test it out."

"Since the cloth is just sitting there, if my senior brother doesn't take it, I'll just have to bury it in the ground."

As she spoke, there was a hint of embarrassment in her eyes.

Chen Lingxi looked at her like this, remained silent for a moment, and finally reached out to take the two robes.

Thank you, junior sister.

When Yuan Lingyu saw that he accepted it, her eyes curved into two crescent moons, and she smiled exceptionally beautifully.

As if suddenly remembering something, she quickly asked, "Senior Brother, have you encountered any extraordinary fortuitous opportunity while you've been away these past two years?"

I heard from some of my senior sisters that the Great Luo Heaven-Observing Mirror now hangs high above the Nine Palaces, and fortuitous opportunity under heaven can be exchanged. I wonder if you, senior brother, have found anything good?

Chen Lingxi shook his head. "Just some ordinary things, not worth mentioning."

At this point, he changed the subject and asked about her spiritual practice over the past two years.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lingyu's face fell.

"What else can I do? I've spent so much time cultivating that great Divine Ability, the [Heavenly Calamity Law], yet I still haven't grasped its essence."

Her tone revealed a stubbornness that refused to admit defeat.

Chen Lingxi listened, Subtle Insight.

The Heavenly Calamity Law that Yuan Lingyu cultivated was of the same rank as the Heavenly-Law Edict he cultivated, and neither of them belonged to the category of Killing Power Divine Ability.

Her failure to grasp the essence of this technique for two years was not necessarily due to a lack of aptitude, but rather because this type of Divine Ability was too obscure; ordinary cultivators might not be able to master it even after a lifetime of effort.

As he pondered, he had already made up his mind.

The nearly 30,000 strands of Great Luo Dark Qi on his body had been waiting for him to Thorough Awakening Completion and had not yet been used.

"At that time... perhaps I can help my junior sister find an Opportunity Seeking."

Having found a way to repay his junior sister's kindness, Chen Lingxi no longer felt bad and carefully put away the two robes.

Seeing that Chen Lingxi away the Spirit Robe, Yuan Lingyu was satisfied and stood up, saying, "Senior brother, you must be tired from your journey. Please rest well."

I should head back now. I still have half a furnace of pills left to collect in my cave abode. If I don't go soon, it might explode.

Chen Lingxi escorted her to the cave entrance, watching her part the water curtain and disappear beyond the thousand-foot-high water barrier. Only then did he turn back into the dark cave and sit cross-legged on the futon.

He closed his eyes for a moment, then sank that Divine Sense into his Divine Chamber and activated his Wandering Sight Divine Ability!

Amidst the surging sea of clouds, beneath the initial line of golden tadpole-like characters, the name belonging to the Chan Zhaofu shone brightly.

He tapped it gently.

The perspective suddenly shifted, passing through layers of clouds, crossing countless mountains, and traversing countless miles, finally landing on that magnificent palace that had been seen before.

The palace remained unchanged.

The dome hangs high, resplendent in gold, and brocade curtains hang down on the four walls!

Chan Zhaofu sat upright on the Jade Platform, his snow-white brocade robe fluttering without wind. The faint golden halo flowing on the robe made him look like a jade statue bathed in moonlight.

Another extremely beautiful and aloof Dragon Palace Princess was hidden among the clouds, sitting upright to the side with her eyes lowered, as if everything before her had nothing to do with her.

Two people stood in the center of the hall.

Chen Lingxi recognized the first one at a glance.

This person had clear and bright features, a tall and slender figure, and a faint flame swirling around him. The flame was not scorching, but it had a profound meaning that could melt all things, just like a pool of lava deep in a volcano, with a calm and still surface, but with heat enough to burn the sky growing inside.

It was none other than Zhu Mi of Southern Luminary Peak, the number one on the One-Mystic Ranking, who cultivated the great Divine Ability of the Merging Luminary Technique!

The other person standing beside him, Chen Lingxi had never seen before.

The man was slightly older than Zhu Mi, with a sharp, angular face and an arrogant demeanor. He wore a Daoist robe in the style of Sword-Illuminating Mystic Peak, and a dark, unadorned longsword hung at his waist.

Through the eyes of the Chan Zhaofu, Chen Lingxi could clearly sense the Sword Qi emanating from the sword, which was lying in its sheath, slowly circulating, and extremely sharp!

That sharpness was keen and profound, yet far surpassed that of any swordsman Chen Lingxi had ever seen.

Chen Lingxi felt a slight stirring in her heart, and suddenly thought of someone.

"Qi Chuan of Sword-Illuminating Mystic Peak."

Chen Lingxi had only heard of this renowned figure within the Dragon-Offering Sect, who ranked first on the Second Profound List, from Yuan Lingyu's accounts, but had never actually seen him.

Now that Chen Lingxi has witnessed the flow of these two Sword Qi, she no longer needs to guess.

That kind of natural, yet somewhat aloof sword intent could only be found in one person: Qi Chuan, who was said to be praised even by his own True Person.

The hall was completely silent for a moment.

Only Chan Zhaofu slowly opened his eyes. His handsome, almost demonic eyes reflected the two people standing below, and then a faint light flashed within them.

He slightly raised his hand, indicating that the two of them did not need to stand on ceremony, before slowly speaking.

"I have summoned you two here today to discuss the matter of the Entwined-Dragon Palace... You two shall be appointed as the [Nine Palaces Commander] of my Dragon Palace!"

He paused, and his voice echoed in the empty hall, "The Great Luo hangs high, and the Nine Palaces return together."

Since the Entwined-Dragon Palace is located under the Great Luo Heaven and oversees the fortuitous opportunity within the Nine Palaces, it is only natural that there should be legitimate individuals within the Nine Palaces who serve the Entwined-Dragon Palace- Entwined-Dragon Palace Entwined-Dragon Palace, observe its affairs, and coordinate the comings and goings of fortuitous opportunity for it.

The four characters "Nine Palaces Commander" imply two responsibilities.

Chan Zhaofu slowly said, "Firstly, to travel through the Nine Palaces of the Entwined-Dragon Palace and search for fortuitous opportunity;"

Secondly, the Entwined-Dragon Palace Commander six of its Nine Palaces Walker subordinate officials, and from these Nine Palaces Walker, it also obtains eighteen Entwined-Dragon Servant.

"As the Nine Palaces Commander of the Entwined-Dragon Palace, you will be granted Dragon Origin, treasures, and fortuitous opportunity for cultivation. If you make no mistakes in the future, you may enter the Entwined-Dragon Palace!"

As he spoke, his gaze slowly swept over the two men, as if he were looking at two newly forged, high-quality objects.

Chen Lingxi took in all of this from the perspective of the Chan Zhaofu.

"The Nine Palaces Commander..."

He silently repeated those four words in his mind, but the events that had occurred in the main hall involuntarily surfaced in his thoughts.

On that day, he was also chosen by this golden light. On that day, Chan Zhaofu also publicly promised him the opportunity to obtain Cauldron Artifact Fortune, the Mysterious Void Dao Fruit, and the Young Dragon Bloodline. On that day, he was also bestowed with a Dragon Origin.

On that day, Chan Zhaofu to him as "the Entwined-Dragon Servant."

Yet here in the palace, Zhu Mi of Southern Luminary Peak and Qi Chuan of Sword-Illuminating Mystic Peak, upon entering the Entwined-Dragon Palace, were both appointed as "Nine Palaces Commander"...

His face darkened.

Why is it that when it's my turn, I'm labeled a "Entwined-Dragon Servant"?

"Within this Entwined-Dragon Palace, the ranks of Commander, servants, and slaves are roughly entirely different."

"According to what the Chan Zhaofu just said, under one Nine Palaces Commander, there must be six Nine Palaces Walker and eighteen Entwined-Dragon Servant."

Chen Lingxi was still pondering.

Zhu Mi and Qi Chuan had already bowed respectfully below.

"I will obey Your Majesty's decree."

As soon as their voices fell, the cloud of mist within the palace trembled slightly.

Chan Zhaofu gently flicked his sleeve from the Jade Platform. As the wide, snow-white robe sleeves expanded and contracted in the Void, two strands of azure-green Dao Origin appeared out of thin air from his palms and hung in front of the two people.

That Dao Origin was exactly the same as the one Chen Lingxi had obtained before. It was entirely blue-green, with the image of a true dragon floating and flowing within it, and its aura was extremely mysterious.

Chan Zhaofu flipped his palm again, took out two items from his sleeve, and handed them to Zhu Mi and Zhu Mi Qi Chuan respectively.

The two items were each contained in a jade box, with faint patterns engraved on the box. The ancient aura contained within them was exactly the same as that of the Cauldron Artifact Fragment that Chen Lingxi had seen during his travels over the past two years.

In addition, Chan Zhaofu raised his hand and carved an extremely fine seal script on each of the jade boxes.

The seal script was similar in style to the Sect Secret Talisman on the Heaven-Viewing Audience Talisman that Chen Lingxi had seen before, indicating that the Entwined-Dragon Palace's secret talisman had been specially passed down to these two.

"Go, and do your job well," Chan Zhaofu said slowly.

Zhu Mi and Qi Chuan accepted the jade box, put it away, bowed again, and then turned and walked slowly toward the palace gate.

Chen Lingxi watched the two departing figures, still puzzled.

Just as he was about to leave the Sight-Roaming, suddenly, the Dragon Palace Princess, who had always been hidden in the clouds and had a cold aura, slightly raised her eyelids.

Opening.

"Brother."

Chan Zhaofu slightly turned his head.

"Brother Dao has been planning for years, searching daily in the raging sea in your own avatar. But I wonder if you have already chosen the Cauldron Artifact Fortune?"

Chan Zhaofu shook his head.

The light in his eyes flickered slightly after the female cultivator's question, but his face remained calm.

"Still a little short."

"I haven't accumulated enough Great Luo Dark Qi to exchange for the opportunity to obtain the Cauldron Artifact Fortune I desire. I still need to accumulate more."

As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand and flicked it lightly in the Void.

A ray of light flew from his fingertips, hovering in the Void between the two, and slowly spread out.

Within that spiritual light, an extremely clear water curtain appeared.

Above the water curtain, the sunlight descended, and the sea of clouds surged, but in the very center of the water curtain was a raging sea.

That raging sea was far from calm; the waves on the surface were as high as mountains, the wind howled, and layer upon layer of white waves surged from the horizon, crashing against the reefs and shattering into a misty spray.

Amidst those raging, mountain-like waves, a figure stood steadily atop the crest of the undulating waves.

The figure was dressed in white robes, with handsome features that were almost otherworldly, and possessed an air of nobility that was no Chan Zhaofu in the hall.

It is an embodiment of the Chan Zhaofu itself.

In the raging sea, the avatar lay submerged within the waves, rising and falling with the raging tides, unhurried and unhurried. In his palm, faint glimmers of light could be seen gathering, dispersing, and converging, as if he were gathering some extremely pure and rare spiritual energy day after day from the deepest part of the raging sea.

"At the latest, within half a year," Chan Zhaofu said calmly, gazing at the water curtain. "I will then be able to gather enough Great Luo Dark Qi."

"By then..."

He paused slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his handsome, almost otherworldly face.

"Then I can exchange it for the Cauldron Artifact Fortune I desire."

The female cultivator silently watched the water curtain and remained silent.

The Sight-Roaming suddenly shattered at that moment.

Chen Lingxi withdrew from the churning sea of clouds and opened her eyes.

Half a year has passed...

Chen Lingxi murmured to herself, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

"Cauldron Artifact Fortune..."