Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 411 - 369: The Primordial Spirit Bestows a Treasure!_2
"And you have already reached the pinnacle of the Blood-Stained Peak, are about to step into the Dao Body Realm, and I presume you lack nothing in terms of Dharma Gates and techniques. After much thought, this is the only item I can part with for the time being. I also promise you one thing: whenever you come to me, I shall lend my assistance once."
Moon Sea True Venerable flicked her finger, and a stream of Spiritual Light fell into Qi Xiu’s hand—it was a crescent-shaped piece of blue-white jade, serving as a token of sorts. With this token in hand, one could request the help of the Primordial Spirit Boss, Moon Sea True Venerable, once. Thus, in a sense, the value of this crescent-shaped jade even surpassed that of the Clear Moon Cloud Robe.
Qi Xiu naturally wouldn’t stand on ceremony when presented with such a boon. Although Moon Sea True Venerable and the others didn’t know, he hadn’t actually rejected the Demonic Devouring Inheritance. Instead, he feigned true cultivation, having Greedy Wolf act as a substitute for him in taking on the Demonic Devouring Inheritance, thereby stabilizing the Divine General’s thoughts. Once Greedy Wolf cultivated the Dharma Gates of the Demonic Devouring Sect and devoured the curse within the Divine General’s thoughts, he would then be able to seize control of both the Demonic Devouring Inheritance and the Divine General’s thoughts. This would allow him to perfectly claim all the essence of the Evernight Ancient Kingdom for himself. It would just take a bit more time. And in a way, he had indeed resolved the calamity of the Evernight Ancient Kingdom, just by different means.
"If there’s nothing else, why don’t you stay here at the Lethean Sea Cliff for a few days? If you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, feel free to ask me for guidance."
Compared to the other Primordial Spirit Bosses Qi Xiu had met before, Moon Sea True Venerable was very amiable, lacking the authoritative air and aloofness typical of a Primordial Spirit Boss. She was like an elder in the family—gentle and benevolent, making one feel no pressure at all.
"Thank you, True Venerable."
After expressing his gratitude, Qi Xiu was whisked away by ShenLung Zi and Ye Hongying. The three of them walked arm in arm, appearing just like peers, which caused Moon Sea True Venerable to shake her head helplessly.
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"Kid, you’re impressive! So unassuming, yet you’ve gained the Palace Master’s favor. I’ve been coveting that robe for over a hundred years, and to think it ended up in your hands!" With his arm tightly around Qi Xiu’s neck, ShenLung Zi’s spittle nearly sprayed onto Qi Xiu’s face. His left hand couldn’t stop stroking the Clear Moon Cloud Robe on Qi Xiu’s body; anyone who didn’t know better might think he had some special fetish.
"Isn’t this just a robe casually woven by the True Venerable?" Craning his head to dodge ShenLung Zi’s spittle, Qi Xiu struggled to explain.
"Casual?" ShenLung Zi’s voice suddenly shot up, his eyes widening in dismay. "Such a waste of a heavenly gift! How could such a great treasure end up with an unsuitable blind fellow like you? Where is heavenly justice! Where is fairness!"
ShenLung Zi was scratching his ears and cheeks in frustration to the side, while Ye Hongying smiled and explained to Qi Xiu the wonders of the Clear Moon Cloud Robe, "The True Venerable was being modest. This Clear Moon Cloud Robe is a top-notch Magical Treasure, crafted by the True Venerable after spending over 1,300 years collecting the true essence of cassia from Divine Marvels and weaving it with Pristine Sky Cloud Mist. It was refined from form to formlessness, and then back to form, a total of eighty-one times. Who knows how much spiritual cultivation was expended. On the day this Magical Treasure was completed, ten Outer Realm Great Demons tried to snatch it, but they were all repelled by the Clear Moon Cloud Robe, which remained completely undamaged. It’s a treasure that excels in both offense and defense. With this treasure protecting you, no one below the Dao Body Realm can harm you in the slightest."
The biggest difference between a Magical Treasure and a Magic Artifact is that a Magic Artifact’s power is fixed the day it’s forged. Unless it’s dismantled and reforged, its power generally won’t change. But a Magical Treasure is different. As a Spiritual Object forged by blending the spiritual essences of heaven and earth with the Divine Marvels of the Dao, a Magical Treasure is like a living being; it can grow and evolve continuously under its master’s nurturing refinement.
However, forging Magical Treasures is extremely difficult. Without specialized Dharma Gates for refining, even Dao Experts would find it hard to proceed. Only Primordial Spirit Bosses who have glimpsed the profound mysteries of the Dao can create Magical Treasures at will. Nevertheless, crafting Magical Treasures ultimately consumes mental and spiritual energy, so Primordial Spirit Bosses generally don’t invest too much effort into it. Therefore, Magical Treasures are rare and precious items even for Dao Experts.
The Clear Moon Cloud Robe on Qi Xiu was particularly special. It was a Magical Treasure into which Moon Sea True Venerable had poured all her effort, making its power and potential truly first-rate. Across the entire Lethean Sea Cliff, countless Dao Experts eyed it with envy, covertly accumulating merits in the hope of one day receiving this Magical Treasure from the True Venerable. Yet, no one had imagined that someone like Qi Xiu would suddenly appear and snatch it from under their noses. This was why ShenLung Zi was so agitated.
Not expecting the Taoist Robe he wore to have such a history, Qi Xiu also showed a hint of surprise. He had taken Moon Sea True Venerable’s casual words at face value, truly believing this treasure was just something she had created on a whim, so he hadn’t inspected it closely before. Now, after hearing Ye Hongying’s explanation and carefully inspecting it, he found the Taoist Robe suffused with a divine charm that was as vast and boundless as the ocean. It was far more powerful than any treasure he had extorted from the Lord of Night Peace. In terms of quality, it was probably only slightly inferior to the Dragon Prison Supreme Treasure, the Dragon Binding Rope, within his body.
Realizing what was done was done, ShenLung Zi, after venting his frustration, calmed down. He gave a few sour instructions, "The difference between a Magical Treasure and a Magic Artifact lies in the spiritual nature of the treasure. Since the Palace Master has given this treasure to you, it’s yours now. You must refine it well and not waste the Palace Master’s kindness." After saying this, he couldn’t resist reaching out to stroke the Clear Moon Cloud Robe again.
"Don’t worry, Senior," Qi Xiu began, "I..."
"Stop! Don’t keep calling me ’Senior,’" ShenLung Zi interrupted. "My secular name is Zhang Jun. You can call me Old Zhang or ShenLung Zi."
