Chapter 225 - 127: Red Blood Saber
Only today had the Demon-Catching Tripod finally finished refining the Red Evil True Demon.
On the tripod’s dark body, the pattern of a Red Evil True Demon had appeared, so prominent that it pushed all the other markings aside.
Yang Jing could feel that after absorbing and refining so many Celestial Demons, the body of the Demon-Catching Tripod had become much sturdier and heavier. It was now even superior to many Magical Treasures designed specifically for crushing and sealing.
As for the original Demon-Catching Chains, their demon-catching power had increased tremendously.
This was, after all, a Demonic Spiritual Artifact, so Yang Jing didn’t dare to be careless. He re-refined the Demon-Catching Tripod using a technique from the Tai Shi Five Elements True Talisman Scripture.
The Demon-Catching Tripod’s spiritual consciousness showed no resistance, obediently opening its Restrictions to let Yang Jing refine it. It had been by Yang Jing’s side, watching him casually slaughter Demon Cultivators. How could it dare to act up?
Even that once-unbeatable Red Evil True Demon had been dealt with easily, ending up in its belly to be completely refined.
Seeing the Demon-Catching Tripod was as docile as ever and hadn’t forgotten its place after its Power had greatly increased, Yang Jing nodded in satisfaction.
For the next month, Yang Jing’s life fell into a strict routine. Every morning, he would cultivate his True Yang Body and the Tai Shi Five Elements True Talisman Scripture. In the afternoons, he would refine the Kunli Earth Fire and condense the Sun True Fire.
Senior Brother Guo and Zuoqiu Feng came to visit almost every few days. They didn’t interact much with Yang Jing; instead, they spent most of their time guiding his four disciples.
Senior Brother Guo was particularly fond of Iron Head and Yinjiao. In his view, both had a high chance of being promoted to True Disciples. If that happened, Yang Jing having three True Disciples under his tutelage would become a celebrated story in the Five Elements True Spirit Sect.
However, Iron Head wasn’t as quick-witted as Yinjiao. He was breaking out in a sweat trying to hide his true abilities, terrified that Master Guo would see through his ruse.
After all, his Realm in the Five Talisman Scripture was far superior to Guo Chuanzhi’s.
Before long, Yang Jing received a message from Meng Sima. The Dark Rooms in the Four Demon Sects had sent back news, confirming Yang Jing’s Merit Points.
Meng Sima met with him at his residence. An Attendant led Yang Jing into the residence’s courtyard. Meng Sima was currently sitting cross-legged by a small pond, feeding the fish from a handful of food.
When he saw Yang Jing, he took out a Jade Scroll and handed it to him.
"Twenty-one True Disciples and forty-six Inner Sect Disciples. Their names are all on here. See if there are any mistakes."
Yang Jing nodded. The numbers matched the heads he had turned in. He took the Jade Scroll and read through the rows of names, Cultivation Techniques, and specialized Magic.
"There are no mistakes."
"To confirm this list, the Dark Rooms of our Six Sects in the Four Demon Sects were incredibly busy."
Meng Sima brushed the fish food from his hands and turned to look at Yang Jing.
"You’ve killed a tenth of this generation’s elite disciples from the Four Demon Sects. If it weren’t so easy for the Four Demon Sects to train new disciples, I wouldn’t dare let you stay in the Northern Domain."
"This disciple was just a little luckier, that’s all."
"No need to be so modest. Among the disciples of the Six Sects, you are ranked first in this generation. I would say that to anyone. However, we Cultivators must still prioritize our Realm and Cultivation. You must not become obsessed with ruthless combat and neglect your Cultivation."
Meng Sima said gravely.
No matter how formidable one’s Power is during the Foundation Establishment Stage, if they fail to achieve Core Formation, after two hundred years, they will be nothing but a pile of Yellow Earth, no different from any other mediocre Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
He had high hopes for Yang Jing, so he was even more reluctant to see him stray from the proper path by focusing most of his energy on practicing Swordsmanship, Thunder Techniques, and refining Spiritual Artifacts.
In Meng Sima’s eyes, to have cultivated the Sword Dao to such a Realm, even with Yang Jing’s outstanding Talent, he must have trained arduously. This would inevitably cut into the time needed to accumulate Magical Power.
"Though we Cultivators have long lifespans, our time is even more pressing than that of mortals. We cannot afford to slack off for even a moment."
"This disciple accepts your teachings."
Yang Jing said respectfully.
Meng Sima nodded in satisfaction.
"I have already transferred the Merit Points to your Identity Jade Token. If you want to select a Golden Core Dao Skill and Spiritual Artifacts from the secret vault, come find me within the next seven days."
"Meng Sima, my disciples also contributed greatly to slaying these enemies. I was wondering if it would be possible to transfer some of the opportunities to choose Spiritual Artifacts to them."
Yang Jing said.
Meng Sima pondered for a moment.
"In principle, this is not allowed, as it would open the door to trading Merit Points. However, since they are your disciples and they contributed during the Magical Combat, I will make an exception and approve it."
"Thank you, Meng Sima."
Yang Jing bowed respectfully.
Three days later, Yang Jing appeared with his four disciples outside the secret vault’s Bronze Secret Sect.
When An Gongyu saw that Chi Yu looked to be only two or three years old, his eyes widened. He was about to question it. ’How could such a small child have participated in slaying Demon Sect True Disciples?’ But then he remembered the scene of Yang Jing Spirit-Binding the Water Dragon Magical Sword to easily defeat Zuoqiu Ye, and decided to give Yang Jing some face.
"You little child, don’t go touching things randomly inside the secret vault. The Restrictions in there are no joke."
Chi Yu immediately put on an obedient expression and nodded.
"Only one person can enter the secret vault at a time. Who’s going first?"
Meng Sima asked.
"Iron Head, you go first."
Yang Jing said.
Iron Head bowed respectfully to Yang Jing, Meng Sima, and An Gongyu before walking into the secret vault. He came out after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
The Spiritual Artifact he chose was a suit of Armor. The Armor was woven from black iron plates, had a majestic style, and possessed the ability to change its size.
Although Iron Head was small in stature, the Armor fit him perfectly when he put it on.
Compared to using Magic, Iron Head preferred close-quarters combat with a spear. He was still bothered by his defeat at the hands of the Black Heaven True Demon that day, so he chose this Profound Light Armor for protection.
The Daoist Technique he selected was a copy of the Taihua Pill Scripture from the Alchemy Cauldron Sect.
As his Cultivation grew, the Mica Pill Book he had originally purchased from the Celestial Treasure Tower was becoming inadequate. When Iron Head saw there was a Pill Scripture like this in the secret vault, he chose it without hesitation.
Yang Jing nodded, then had Yinjiao go in.
Yinjiao took slightly longer than Iron Head. The Spiritual Artifact he chose was a two-foot-long Small Banner named the Wind and Thunder Banner. Refining this banner allowed one to Call Wind and summon lightning, which was perfect for him.
As for his Daoist Technique, he chose a Daoist Skill called the Divine Splendor Essence Book. This technique focused on internally strengthening one’s vital essence and drawing Essence Qi into the five viscera, which could aid in the cultivation of the Supreme Nine Transformations of the Dragon Scripture.
"Chi Yu, you can go in now."
Chi Yu took the shortest time of the three. After only half an incense stick’s worth of time, she walked out of the secret vault.
She came out skipping, cradling a Long Saber that was even taller than she was.
"The Red Blood Saber!"
An Gongyu cried out in alarm. He never expected Chi Yu to choose this Evil Saber.
Even Meng Sima was startled.