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He turned to Su Zimo, initially wanting to show off his success. However, he realized that Su Zimo was resting on his chair with closed eyes and was not looking at him at all!

As time passed by, all the Weapon Refinement Masters were done with their first round of weapon refinements.

Some succeeded while others failed.

Xue Yi had successfully refined an inferior-grade spirit weapon.

He was in no rush to attempt for a middle-grade spirit weapon and was making use of the first round to familiarize himself with the feeling of refining weapons so that he can get himself to his peak form!

The thousand odd Weapon Refinement Masters rested for a moment before preparing for the second round.

Right then, Su Zimo, who was seated high above, suddenly opened his eyes. Two dazzling lights sparkled for a brief moment before vanishing and calmness returned.

“Hmm?”

Sensing something, many Golden Cores turned their gazes over.

Sima Zhi of True Fire Sect said eccentrically, “My, Mr. Mo, are you preparing to attack?”

“As the number one Weapon Refinement Master of Great Zhou, you’re not going to be refining a superior-grade spirit weapon as well to hoodwink us, right?” Elder Zhang sneered.

The two of them had lived for hundreds of years and were no fools.

They naturally knew that a person’s condition and state of mind had a huge impact towards weapon refinement!

That was why they were trying to provoke Su Zimo with their words.

Right then, Tao Feng raised his voice and declared, “The great Mr. Mo probably doesn’t need three rounds. I heard that the Mo Clan’s Spirit Gathering Technique has an extremely high success rate. Given Mr. Mo’s capabilities, a single round should suffice!”

Pressure!

Continuous pressure!

As long as Su Zimo’s mood was affected, there would definitely be problems in his weapon refinement process!

However, in Su Zimo’s eyes, those people from True Fire Sect were just like clowns.

His spirit gathering technique was completely unrelated to his condition!

After three years of training, Su Zimo was already well prepared and the doubts and mockery of the outside world could not affect his mental state at all!

“You’re right. A single round is enough.”

Su Zimo smiled calmly. “Tao Feng, and everyone else from True Fire Sect. Open your eyes wide and clear to see what weapon refinement truly is!”Chapter 314: Spirit Saber Refinement

“Bang!”

Su Zimo arrived at the center of the spectator area and retrieved his Weapon Tripod from his storage bag, slamming it heavily on the ground with a loud thud.

At that moment, it was not only Tao Feng and everyone from True Fire Sect; the hundred thousand odd cultivators in the square and the thousand odd Golden Cores at the spectator area... everyone’s gazes were fixed on Su Zimo!

The immensity of that pressure was something ordinary people could not understand at all.

In the eyes of everyone present, be it whether or not Su Zimo had what it takes, he was way too young. If his mental state and willpower were not resolute enough and he showed any signs of fear, he would definitely be faced with huge problems in his weapon refinement process!

With an indifferent expression, Su Zimo gathered a scarlet flame on his palm and began warming the tripod.

After the tripod warming, he retrieved pieces of spirit components that emitted strong spirit qi from his storage bag, tossing them into the Weapon Tripod.

“Heavens, that’s the Violet Feather Rock!”

“That handful of sand is dim and dull! It seems to be Lusterless Sand!”

“Look! There’s also Ice Silkworm Steel, Crimson Gold Crystal and Mystic Lightning Jade!”

A series of exclamations came from the crowd.

Those spirit components were extremely rare and any one of them would suffice to be used as a core material to create a supreme-grade spirit weapon!

But now, he had tossed all of those rare spirit components together!

What was he trying to refine?

That doubt surfaced in everyone’s minds.

The more the rare spirit components that were combined, the higher the difficulty of weapon refinement – that was a risk that few Weapon Refinement Masters would dare to take.

Before long, all the spirit components were tossed into the Weapon Tripod.

Swoosh!

The flames burned furiously at the spirit components in the Weapon Tripod.

Time slowly passed.

After smelting, it was time for the forging process.

Under the countless gazes, a spirit weapon gradually took shape. At the same time, everyone’s eyes gradually widened in shock.

“What’s that? A saber?”

“Holy f*ck! Isn’t that saber way too big?!”

“It even has a handle! If someone were to wield that, putting aside the massive consumption of spirit energy, it would be extremely inconvenient and clumsy! Even if he manages to refine it, it’ll be useless!”

A long saber was gradually formed within Su Zimo’s Weapon Tripod. It was half as tall as a person and had an extremely wide width, slightly larger than an adult’s palm – a heavy and sturdy saber!

Over the past three years, Su Zimo had refined too many spirit weapons.

He had hundreds of supreme-grade spirit weapons.

However, Su Zimo had never refined a saber that was made for himself.

At this moment, Su Zimo felt that the time was ripe.

A man from True Fire Sect said, “That saber has a handle. He should be making it for himself. I heard that he is strong in melee combat.”

The person who spoke had a cold and sinister gaze that carried a killing intent as he looked at Su Zimo.

He was He Jiang, a legacy disciple of True Fire Sect.

His younger brother, He Xing, was the Elixir Refinement Master who died in Su Zimo’s hands.

“Unfortunately, he forgot one thing.”

Tao Feng scoffed coldly. “With so many spirit components smelted together, even if all the impurities are purged, the weight of that saber will be terrifying! He won’t even be able to lift it!”

Su Zimo was extremely satisfied at the sight of the spirit saber that was gradually forming.

He possessed divine power and yet he did not know anything about saber wielding techniques – that was the reason why he made such a massive spirit saber that was seemingly clumsy.

With that, the spirit saber that was heavy and ferocious to begin with would be able to unleash extremely terrifying attacks when it was coupled with his immense physique and frightening blood qi!

After forging was over, tempering started.

With spirit energy, Su Zimo condensed a pair of big hands that entered the Weapon Tripod. His fingers struck the blade repeatedly like hammers, letting out a crisp and pleasant sound.

Cling! Clang!

A moment later, the expressions of many Weapon Refinement Masters present changed.

Even though it was hidden in the Weapon Tripod and they could not see Su Zimo’s tempering technique, the gap between each striking sound was exactly the same! It was so precise that it was as though everything was calculated!

“This...”

Many Golden Cores had already realized that Su Zimo was undoubtedly Mr. Mo!

Ordinary Weapon Refinement Masters would not be able to master such a tempering technique!

Furthermore, from the step of material selection to tempering, Su Zimo’s movements were smooth and fluid like water. It was like a habit of his that was filled with perfection.

Sima Zhi scoffed coldly and thought to himself, “So what if you’re Mr. Mo? Once we see your spirit gathering technique later on, we might be able to grasp at the secrets within!”

After a long time, tempering was over.

A thin layer of sweat filled Su Zimo’s forehead.

With so many spirit components combined, the difficulty of tempering had increased immensely for him as well.

After tempering came the most crucial aspect of weapon refinement – spirit gathering!

Sima Zhi could clearly feel Sima Zhi and everyone else from True Fire Sect tense up, watching him intently.

“Fu...”

He chuckled softly and said, “You want to see my spirit gathering technique? Alright, I’ll let you guys see it clearly!”

Right after, in front of everyone, Su Zimo suddenly did something.

He removed his Weapon Tripod!

Everyone from Ethereal Peak had already expected it and were relatively calm. However, the other cultivators were horrified.

It was especially so for the Golden Cores who were closest to Su Zimo as they were rattled and wanted to retreat instinctively.

However, they realized that they were behaving in an unsightly manner and gave fake coughs while calming themselves down.

Without any protection, Su Zimo began spirit gathering!

Even the emperor frowned when he saw that, not understanding what was the purpose behind Su Zimo’s actions.

The risk of removing the Weapon Tripod for spirit gathering was way too great!

If the first spirit pattern failed, it would be equivalent to the explosion of a pseudo spirit weapon and the lethality would be limited.

However, if he were to fail at the fourth spirit pattern, it would be equivalent to the explosion of a superior-grade spirit weapon and the impact would be rather terrifying. Even if it was a Golden Core refining the weapon, he would be severely injured given that he would be unprepared to defend!

Ji Yaoxue frowned slightly and pursed her cherry lips tightly, concern evident in her eyes.

“Sister, don’t worry. He’s Mr. Mo, he’ll definitely be fine!”

Right then, Demoness Ji closed in and held Ji Yaoxue’s slightly cold hands while comforting her with a smile.

Ji Yaoxue forced a smile but the worry in her eyes did not lessen one bit.

Whoosh!

Right then, a glow lit up.

The first spirit pattern was condensed successfully!

Su Zimo did not pause and continued to condense the second spirit pattern.

Everyone held their breath and continued watching.

After a while, another light flashed.

The second spirit pattern was condensed successfully!

Gasps could be heard from the crowd.

Ji Yaoxue’s palms were filled with sweat.

Even though Su Zimo had managed two successive spirit patterns, she was even more nervous now.

Prior to this, if Su Zimo failed in spirit gathering, he would only lose face. However, if he were to fail later on, what he would lose would be his life!

Ji Yaoxue would rather Su Zimo fail his first two spirit patterns than let him get injured.

Unfortunately, it was already too late.

Su Zimo was already condensing his third spirit pattern.

Chapter 315: Perfect!

The time it took for Su Zimo to condense his third spirit pattern was evidently longer.

Right from the beginning, everyone from True Fire Sect, Tao Feng included, had been observing Su Zimo’s every move carefully without letting up a single detail.

However, they had not gained much through their observations.

They only noticed that Su Zimo’s spirit gathering process was not completed in one go, but intermittently.

At times, although he had already begun with spirit gathering, for some reason, Su Zimo would give up and go for a new attempt.

There was no pattern to speak of for his repetitions.

“What’s this?”

Even though Sima Zhi and the others had been refining weapons for hundreds of years, none of them had seen such an odd spirit gathering technique.

Whoosh!

A slightly blinding glow flashed.

Just as everyone was lost, the third spirit pattern was condensed successfully!

Swoosh!

Xuan Yi and Liu Hui heaved a sigh of relief, looking at one another with lingering fear.

Even though they had heard of Su Zimo’s odd spirit gathering technique back in Ethereal Peak, that was three years ago.

Furthermore, Su Zimo was only able to refine inferior-grade spirit weapons at that time and it was relatively easier to condense a single spirit pattern.

But now, Su Zimo had already condensed three spirit patterns!

Ji Yaoxue looked more relaxed and let out a deep breath as well.

At that moment, the faces of the Golden Cores on both sides of Su Zimo changed slightly and they felt a little uneasy.

When they saw that Su Zimo had no intention of stopping after condensing his third spirit pattern, some Golden Cores could not hold on any longer and retreated hurriedly.

At this point, if his spirit gathering failed, it would be equivalent to the explosion of a superior-grade spirit weapon.

Golden Cores who were not strong enough would be injured on the spot and they would look even more pathetic at that time – there was no need to take that risk for the sake of appearances.

Of course, there were some Golden Cores who pretended to be calm because they were strong and did not leave.

On the surface, they watched Su Zimo refine his weapon calmly. But in reality, they were on edge and their palms were placed on their storage bags, ready to crush their protection talismans at the first moment to escape if anything awry happened.

Just as everyone was feeling uneasy, a beam of light burst forth again in a bedazzling manner!

Ah!

Exclamations burst forth from the square and the spectator area.

The fourth spirit pattern!

No one had expected that the fourth spirit pattern would be condensed shortly after the third spirit pattern was formed!

Four spirit patterns, it was a supreme-grade spirit weapon!

By now, no one dared to question Su Zimo’s capabilities in weapon refinement.

How confident was he in his spirit gathering technique to condense four spirit patterns without the use of a Weapon Tripod?

Everyone from True Fire Sect frowned.

The situation was completely different from what they had expected – they could not spot anything from Su Zimo’s weapon refinement process at all.

Tao Feng glared at Su Zimo coldly and grit his teeth, thinking to himself, “Supreme-grade spirit weapon, huh? I’ll attempt it later on! We don’t know who’s going to win yet!”

“Congratulations, congratulations!”

“Congratulations, Mr. Mo! Yet another supreme-grade spirit weapon has been refined by you.”

The Golden Cores who had dodged earlier hurried back with cupped fists.

However, Su Zimo did not seem to have heard anything.

The spirit saber hovered in midair and the surrounding spirit qi had yet to disperse. Staring at the ball of spirit qi, Su Zimo... went for another spirit gathering attempt!

Everyone was stunned.

What was Su Zimo trying to do?

It was already a supreme-grade spirit weapon with four spirit patterns at this point. If he were to continue with spirit gathering, it would be...

A perfect spirit weapon!

Su Zimo was trying to refine a perfect spirit weapon!

The crowd was in an uproar!

Psst!

In the spectator area, the expressions of many Golden Cores changed and they gasped.

The few Golden Cores who had just returned with cupped fists escaped with even greater speed once more.

“What a f*cking lunatic!”

“He’s really out of his mind! He’s trying to forcefully condense a fifth spirit pattern without the protection of a Weapon Tripod!”

Even the group of Golden Cores who were faking their composure could not sit still anymore as they scurried and fled from Su Zimo with pale faces.

What kind of a joke was that?

If he were to fail the spirit gathering, it would be equivalent to the explosion of a supreme-grade spirit weapon! At close proximity, they would be dead even if they managed to crush their protection talismans!

As for the Weapon Refinement Master himself, he would be blown to bits and pieces.

Ji Yaoxue’s heart clenched once more.

Even Demoness Ji furrowed her brows slightly.

She had not expected that Su Zimo would take on such a huge gamble.

The emperor and chief steward of Sky Treasure Auction House, Gu Xi, looked entangled. Apart from worry, they had looks of admiration in their eyes.

While the two of them did not know how to refine weapons, they could tell that this was indeed the best opportunity for Su Zimo to create a perfect spirit weapon!

After all, the momentum was with him and Lady Luck was shining directly on him as well!

...

For the past three years, Su Zimo would spend some time each day on weapon refinement without slacking off at all and his skills climbed steadily.

Subsequently, he discovered that it was truly way too difficult if he wanted to refine a perfect spirit weapon.

Perfect meant that there couldn’t be any flaws at all.

In terms of spirit gathering, Su Zimo had no issues. However, there were six steps to weapon refinement.

He had to achieve perfection with every six steps in order to create a perfect spirit weapon!

For every step to be perfect, it was not only dependent on the Weapon Refinement Master’s skills; it was also on his mental state, condition and external circumstances.

In fact... there was even a tiny bit of luck involved!

Luck was something that could only be obtained by chance.

Su Zimo had been searching for that mysterious feeling.

Along the way, while he was walking up, Su Zimo felt the vague sense of an opportunity.

Therefore, when he decided that he was going to display his weapon refinement skills, he was already bent on going for a perfect spirit weapon!

For the first four steps of weapon refinement, material selection, smelting, forging and tempering, everything went smoothly without any flaws.

In terms of spirit gathering, Su Zimo had a 100% success rate.

His perfect-grade spirit saber was definitely going to be born today!

At that thought, Su Zimo felt much more relaxed.

“Everyone from True Fire Sect, do you want to know what’s the secret behind Mo Clan’s Spirit Gathering Technique?”

Just as everyone was feeling tense, Su Zimo suddenly asked.

Everyone’s jaws dropped to the ground in shock.

Which Weapon Refinement Master would not give it his all during spirit gathering which was such a tense segment? How could Su Zimo still have the energy to afford the distraction of speaking?!

Su Zimo continued, “Actually, the secret behind Mo Clan’s Spirit Gathering Technique is simple. You just have to remove your Weapon Tripod during spirit gathering and place yourself in a state of death. That way, you can better gather your luck and increase your success rate of spirit gathering!”

His words were half-truths – removing the Weapon Tripod was true but it had nothing to do with luck.

“What a load of bullsh*t!” Sima Zhi scoffed.

To him, those words were filled with loopholes and were utterly ridiculous.

Su Zimo smiled calmly without retorting.

He knew that the people from True Fire Sect would definitely believe him.

That was because most of the time, people would rather believe things they had witnessed with their own eyes.

Even if it was fake.

At that moment, a dazzling light shot out like a bright sun, illuminating the void such that everyone could barely open their eyes!

The fifth spirit pattern was condensed successfully!

Chapter 316: Born from Blood

Five spirit patterns, it was a perfect spirit weapon!

A bedazzling light burst out in front of Su Zimo, spreading across the square like a magnificent dawn.

Pausing for a brief moment, the light retracted swiftly and entered the blade!

No one spoke. It was pitch silent both in the square and at the spectator area.

Everyone’s eyes were drawn to the gigantic spirit saber that was floating in midair and their mouths were agape in shock.

No matter how illogical the spirit saber seemed with its clumsy appearance and its handle, it was a perfect-graded spirit weapon after all!

Even Golden Cores who had lived for hundreds of years might not even be able to see a perfect spirit weapon being born by the end of their lives.

How lucky was it for them to be able to witness it personally right now?

Perfected Being Yun Shan’s gaze was burning.

Southern Mountains Sect was renowned for their melee combat strength and body tempering techniques. In the hands of others, that spirit saber’s power was limited. But in his hands, it would definitely be a formidable killing weapon to behold!

That perfect-grade spirit saber was fatally attractive to him!

Everyone from True Fire Sect was shocked, then confused.

Sima Zhi and Elder Zhang, Weapon Refinement Masters who had been immersed in the art of weapon refinement for years, were at a loss as to what to do.

Logically speaking, Su Zimo’s explanation of removing the Weapon Tripod was utter bullsh*t.

However, the truth was right before their eyes and they could not help but wonder.

Could removing the Weapon Tripod truly improve one’s luck and increase the success rates of spirit gathering?

After all, no one had tried that method before. Perhaps that was truly a secret that was yet to be discovered in the world of weapon refinement?

However, on second thought, if things were really that simple, would Su Zimo reveal the secret just like that without hiding anything?

No matter how they thought about it, they could not figure it out.

But, the fact was that Su Zimo had managed to condense five spirit patterns after removing the Weapon Tripod!

Looking at the spirit saber suspended in midair, Su Zimo heaved a sigh of relief and revealed a bright smile.

This refinement had consumed a large amount of spirit, mental and physical energy. He was almost completely exhausted and his entire body was covered in sweat.

With the final step, the spirit saber would be completely refined.

Su Zimo waved his sleeves and shifted the spirit saber with five spirit patterns into cold water that was prepared earlier.

Sixth step, quenching.

Normally, an ear-piercing sound should be heard alongside billowing green smoke due to the rapid cooling of the spirit saber that was heated to a scarlet shade in cold water.

The exchange of hot and cold would change the internal structure of the spirit saber, causing it to turn sturdier. At the same time, the spirit patterns would be fused into the saber completely as one.

But now, there was no sound nor green smoke being emitted after Su Zimo plunged the spirit saber into cold water!

How could that be?

Su Zimo’s expression changed slightly and he frowned.

Right then, a change occurred in the cold water.

The water emitted steam and started bubbling.

It was boiling!

Not only did the basin of water not quench the flames from the spirit saber, it was boiling from the heat emitted by the saber instead!

Broop! Broop!

As the water boiled, many Golden Cores stood up one after another to peek.

“Hahahaha!”

Right then, Sima Zhi burst out into laughter with mockery in his eyes. “Su Zimo, oh Su Zimo! Your perfect spirit weapon’s about to be useless! It’s not meant to be yours!”

Su Zimo’s expression was unchanged as he stared at the boiling water darkly, seemingly thinking about something.

“What’s going on?” Someone whispered.

Sima Zhi replied smugly, “One can’t make any mistakes in the six steps of weapon refinement if they want to create a perfect spirit weapon. How can he possibly succeed in quenching a saber with five spirit patterns using just ordinary cold water!”

Su Zimo sighed internally.

He knew that Sima Zhi was not wrong – he had truly not taken this into account.

Then again, it was not entirely Su Zimo’s fault. There was no mention of what was required to refine perfect spirit weapons in all the ancient books in Ethereal Peak.

Who would have thought that a disciple of Ethereal Peak would attempt to create a perfect spirit weapon after countless years?

Sima Zhi declared loudly in ridicule, “To quench a perfect spirit weapon, you will have to use the rarest spirit liquid such as Northern Frost Ice, Deep Sea Fiend Oil or Zenith Spring Water...”

“Unfortunately, you have none of those! Hahahaha!”

Many Golden Cores were secretly stunned. Each of the three items that Sima Zhi mentioned were extremely rare and were not cheaper than supreme-grade spirit weapons!

To think that they would be required for quenching.

Su Zimo pulled the spirit saber out of the boiling water. He was expressionless and he did not do anything else.

Upon seeing that, everyone knew that Su Zimo had not prepared those items in advance and could not help but sigh.

A perfect spirit weapon was about to be born before their eyes, only to fail at the final step.

“Ugh!”

Xuan Yi clutched his wrist and let out a long sigh with a pained expression.

Ji Yaoxue looked at Su Zimo who was silent and felt her heart wrench. She quickly turned her head and shouted, “Father, help him...”

The emperor said in a deep voice, “Ming Ze, head to the palace’s treasury. There should be Zenith Spring Water in it.”

“It’s too late!”

Sima Zhi pointed at the spirit saber in Su Zimo’s hand and sneered, “In five breaths’ time, if there is no quenching item, that saber will be wasted!”

Everyone focused their attention – the spirit patterns were already showing signs of dissipating on that fiery red saber.

It was clearly too late to retrieve the Zenith Spring Water at this point!

“Su Zimo, you’re still too naive. Fufufufu.”

Sima Zhi laughed.

He was delighted because with this failure, the light of providence on Su Zimo would disintegrate and it would be difficult for him to refine another perfect spirit weapon ever again!

This failure would not only waste a saber, but destroy a monstrous Weapon Refinement Master as well!

Ji Yaoxue stood up, prepared to head forward to comfort Su Zimo.

Right then, Su Zimo narrowed his gaze and a strange glint flickered in his eyes. Gripping the saber in his hands, he held it horizontally across his chest with its blade facing down.

Su Zimo stretched out his palm and the saber’s blade landed on it, slashing across slowly and forcefully.

Since he did not have any Northern Frost Ice, Deep Seat Fiend Oil or Zenith Spring Water, he would use his blood to quench the spirit saber!

Sima Zhi gave a disdainful stifled laughter. “What a fool. How can your blood compare to Zenith...”

His eyes widened in disbelief as he could not continue anymore.

How could that be? Su Zimo’s bloodline...

Poof!

Blood gushed from the cut and spilled onto the scarlet blade.

Shing!

A piercing sound could be heard as thick smoke rose from the saber!

The temperature of the saber dipped rapidly and the spirit pattern that was about to dissipate stabilized, becoming one with the blade!

Furthermore, the five spirit patterns were even devouring Su Zimo’s blood!

Even though the temperature of the saber had dropped, the color of the blade was gradually deepening. It changed from the scarlet shade of flames to a grisly shade of blood!

Sixth step, quenching... success.

Clang! Clang!

The blade trembled and produced an intense clanging sound – it was filled with a strong smell of blood that made one uneasy.

Su Zimo caressed the blade gently, muttering softly, “Since you were quenched using my blood... you shall be called Blood Quencher from now on.”

As though it was sentient, the blade went silent.

A perfect spirit weapon that was born from blood!

Chapter 317: So Stupid That They Are Cute

That was completely unexpected.

No one knew the sort of terrifying energy that was hidden in Su Zimo’s bloodline!

Su Zimo cultivated The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness, the Void Thunder Manual, devoured a dragon and even brought his bloodline to the blood tsunami realm.

His bloodline was much stronger than the Zenith Spring Water and whatnot.

Everyone from True Fire Sect was dumbfounded.

A person’s bloodline was comparable to rare spirit liquids such as the Northern Frost Ice and Zenith Spring Water?

Before that doubt was resolved, everyone’s eyes and minds were once again drawn in by that newly blood quenched saber.

Its massive and thick blade was grisly red and eye-piercing. Branded onto the blade like blood reservoirs, the five spirit patterns were malefic and were akin to five long blood eyes that were narrowed.

Even though it was merely resting on the spot, the saber gave off a murderous aura!

Sima Zhi rubbed his chin and murmured, “That saber was made with so many rare spirit components. Now that it’s perfect with five spirit weapons, its might should not be inferior to connate spirit weapons.”

Upon hearing that, everyone’s gaze towards Blood Quencher became even more passionate and greedy.

Supreme-grade spirit weapons were already enough to move the hearts of Golden Cores and make them flock for it.

A perfect spirit weapon was something that could lead to a bloody battle!

If they were not in the capital of Great Zhou, or at the foot of the emperor, many Golden Cores would have already taken action and broke out in a wild war!

Sensing that there was something unusual about the gazes and tension in the air, Su Zimo understood.

A man’s wealth was his own ruin by causing another’s greed.

With a flip of his palm, he put away Blood Quencher in his storage bag.

“Mr. Mo, how much do you want for that blade? Name a price.”

At that moment, Perfected Being Yun Shan stood up and spoke.

“That’s right, Mr. Mo. It’s a rare opportunity. How about selling that saber in an auction here? It’ll definitely fetch a good price,” Another Golden Core added.

Su Zimo shook his head. “That saber is priceless.”

Even though he had managed to refine that perfect spirit weapon successfully, he could not guarantee that he could replicate Blood Quencher even if he were to try again.

Similar to connate spirit weapons, perfect spirit weapons were priceless treasures.

Furthermore, Blood Quencher carried his blood!

“You must be joking, Mr. Mo. Everything has a price.”

Perfected Being Yun Shan refused to give up and continued, “Furthermore, given your cultivation realm, it’s going to be difficult to wield that saber, let alone utilize it to its fullest potential. You might as well sell it, Mr. Mo.”

Su Zimo frowned somewhat impatiently and remarked directly, “I’m sorry, the meaning of priceless is that... I’m not selling it!”

Perfected Being Yun Shan’s face darkened and he snorted.

If it was before this, he would have definitely not chosen to be on bad terms with Su Zimo.

However, the birth of a perfect spirit weapon was way too alluring for a Golden Core!

If he could acquire that Blood Quencher, his combat power would be doubled at the very least!

Sima Zhi and Perfected Being Cang Lang exchanged glances – both could read the coldness in the other’s eyes.

Su Zimo returned to his seat, holding a superior-grade spirit stone in his right hand as he recovered the spirit energy within his body slowly and rested.

He had already set the bait and was waiting for the fishes to take it.

In the square, the thousand odd Weapon Refinement Masters began their second round of weapon refinement.

Su Zimo’s weapon refinement earlier on had a huge impact on those Weapon Refinement Masters.

However, while the majority of them paid attention to Su Zimo’s spirit gathering technique, Xue Yi of Ethereal Peak paid attention to his tempering technique.

That was because he had long known that Su Zimo’s spirit gathering technique was something outsiders could not mimic.

After thinking through his insights, Xue Yi felt that he had learned quite a bit and his confidence grew tremendously as he began his second round of weapon refinement.

Tao Feng, who had already refined a superior-grade spirit weapon in the first round, was now conflicted.

In theory, he felt that the act of removing the Weapon Tripod was simply courting death!

However, the truth was that Su Zimo had indeed refined a perfect spirit weapon.

Tao Feng hesitated for a long time before taking a deep breath. He decided to believe in his own weapon refinement technique and began the second round.

Since he had already refined a superior-grade spirit weapon in the first round, it was certain that Tao Feng would already have a spot on the Weapon Ranking.

Hence, he decided that he was going to attempt for a supreme-grade spirit weapon for the next two rounds!

Materials selection, smelting, forging, tempering... all of them were done in one go.

According to his own method, Tao Feng began spirit gathering under the protection of the Weapon Tripod.

One spirit pattern.

Two spirit patterns.

The third spirit pattern... failed!

Tao Feng’s expression was ugly – Su Zimo’s weapon refinement had affected his mental state greatly.

If he continued with his previous method, he might not even be able to refine a superior-grade spirit weapon.

How about giving it a try?

What if removing the Weapon Tripod truly brought about a higher success rate for spirit gathering?

Similar thoughts flashed through Tao Feng’s mind repeatedly.

The more he tried to control, the more he couldn’t control!

I don’t care anymore. Time to give it a try. Since I’ve already refined a superior-grade spirit weapon, it doesn’t matter even if I fail.

At that thought, Tao Feng began his third round of weapon refinement.

Materials selection, smelting, forging, tempering...

At the fifth step, spirit gathering, Tao Feng suddenly removed his Weapon Tripod!

His action naturally attracted countless gazes.

“Look! Tao Feng has removed his Weapon Tripod too!”

“Finally, someone’s going to try it.”

“We’ll know in a bit whether or not that method works.”

Taking a deep breath of air, Tao Feng tried his best to ensure that his mind was calm and he was in peak condition before slowly attempting for spirit gathering.

Whoosh!

A light flashed and the first spirit pattern was condensed successfully.

Right after, another light flashed and the second spirit pattern was condensed successfully.

After a while, another light flashed.

The third spirit pattern was condensed successfully as well!

Ah!

A wave of shock and astonishment could be heard from the crowd.

“Seems like Su Zimo was right. Removing the Weapon Tripod truly increases the success rate of spirit gathering!”

Tao Feng also became excited, his eyes shining.

“As long as I gather another spirit pattern, I’ll be in possession of a supreme-grade spirit weapon!”

At that thought, Tao Feng began on spirit gathering once more.

Right then, Sima Zhi, who was at the spectator area, vaguely sensed that something was amiss and he looked towards Su Zimo instinctively.

At that moment, Su Zimo was watching calmly with a faint smile on his lips.

“Not good!”

Sima Zhi was stunned and was about to turn around.

Boom!

A deafening sound could be heard in the square.

Tao Feng fell to the ground with tightly shut eyes, already fainted. His body was almost riddled with holes from the fragments of the sword as blood gushed out.

There was even a crushed talisman in Tao Feng’s hands.

It was not hard to imagine that he would have been blasted to smithereens if not for that protection talisman!

Now, even if Tao Feng could survive, it would be difficult for him to recover within a short period of time, let alone enter the ancient battlefield along with everyone on the four ranking lists.

This meant that even though Tao Feng’s name would be on the Weapon Ranking, his spot to enter the ancient battlefield would be emptied out!

“Su Zimo, you plotted against True Fire Sect!”

Sima Zhi jolted upright and glared at Sima Zhi with a deep killing intent in his eyes.

“He took the bait willingly.”

Su Zimo smiled indifferently. “Disciples of True Fire Sect are truly so stupid that they are cute.”

Chapter 318: Unlocking Three Meridians

Once that was over, Su Zimo no longer paid attention to the sect competition in the square. Gripping spirit stones in both hands, he calmed down and recovered spirit energy.

Even though he had expended his spirit and mental energy completely to refine Blood Quencher, his cultivation realm that was stuck for a long time was also showing signs of breaking through!

Currently, Su Zimo was at late-stage Foundation Establishment, a single step away from perfected Foundation Establishment!

Nearing noon, the weapon refinement segment was concluded and the names on the Weapon Ranking were out.

Xue Yi did not manage to leave his name on the Weapon Ranking. However, he gained some insights from Su Zimo’s weapon refinement process and had successfully refined a middle-grade spirit weapon as well. As such, he was extremely elated.

In another ten years, he would have a chance to contend for a spot on the Weapon Ranking as well!

A mysterious light surged through the Weapon Ranking jade pillar in the northwestern corner, causing names to surface one after another – Su Zimo’s was at the top.

After the competition for the Weapon Ranking was over, there was a short break before the competition for the Talisman Ranking.

Leng Rou was the one Ethereal Peak was sending out for the Talisman Ranking competition.

She was not weak to begin with and was already a three meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Furthermore, she had a strong talent in terms of talisman crafting and was the only from Ethereal Peak who had a shot at leaving a name on the Talisman Ranking.

Indeed, after the Talisman Ranking segment was over, Leng Rou managed to suppress all the other cultivators and her name was at the top of the jade pillar in the southwest corner!

Right from the beginning, Leng Rou had already attracted much attention given her cold and aloof appearance that made her look like a fairy descending on the mortal realm. Now that she had obtained the first spot on the Talisman Ranking, she naturally drew even more admiration from everyone else.

Xue Yi smiled. “Congratulations, Junior Sister Leng.”

“You’re so amazing! You’re taking a number one spot just like bro!” Little fatty raised his thumb and praised.

“Yes,” Leng Rou replied with an indifferent expression, as though even obtaining number one on the Talisman Ranking did nothing to stir her heart.

For some reason, Shen Mengqi felt upset when she caught sight of that.

Spectator area.

Many Golden Cores congratulated and toasted Xuan Yi and Liu Hui one after another.

“Congratulations, congratulations!”

“Number one on two ranking lists! That’s Ethereal Peak for you.”

Xuan Yi pretended to be reserved and replied humbly, “Not at all. It’s just luck, haha!”

Even though he said that, Xuan Yi was long overjoyed and his face was shining brightly.

Liu Hui added, “We didn’t bring many disciples this time round. There’s not much hope left for the Elixir and Spirit Rankings.”

“That’s not true, fellow Daoist. The fact that Ethereal Peak has obtained number one in two ranking lists is more than enough to make you guys famous through the entire Great Zhou Dynasty after the sect competition!” A Golden Core replied hurriedly.

In reality, Xuan Yi and Liu Hui understood that the fact that they obtained number one on two ranking lists was only part of the reason why these Golden Cores were coming forth to congratulate them – the main reason was due to Su Zimo.

Most cultivators would still want to be on good terms with a Weapon Refinement Master who could refine perfect spirit weapons.

True Fire Sect had tried to assassinate Su Zimo countless times – that was a blood feud and was difficult to resolve.

Perfected Being Cang Lang and Su Zimo’s grudge was even deeper.

Perfected Being Cang Lang of Iridescent Clouds Palace, Sima Zhi and everyone else from True Fire Sect were expressionless. Their eyes would flash with occasional cold glints when they looked at Su Zimo and they would exchange glances between one another, seemingly plotting something.

Perfected Being Yun Shan of Southern Mountains Sect frowned in deep thought.

Right then, Su Zimo, who was initially resting with his eyes closed, shuddered and his aura rose sharply. The spirit energy within his body surged and spewed out!

“Hmm?”

Everyone felt it and turned to their sides.

It was a breakthrough?

Perfected Foundation Establishment!

Xuan Yi and Liu Hui were delighted and nodded repeatedly.

Su Zimo was still not opening his eyes after a while as his spirit energy surged and was almost gathering a storm. Instead of calming down, things were getting more intense!

“This is...”

“He’s unlocking the spirit meridians directly!”

Throughout history, there had always been monstrous geniuses with exceptional talent that could make use of the momentum of breaking through to perfected Foundation Establishment to unlock spirit meridians.

Of course, that was something extremely difficult to achieve and only a rare few people could unlock their spirit meridians while breaking through to perfected stage.

Even if they were in possession of heaven or variant spirit roots, it was still difficult to achieve unless they cultivated some unique secret skills.

Perfected Being Cang Lang’s heart skipped a beat.

This was an extremely rare opportunity. If he could secretly interrupt Su Zimo’s breakthrough process and injure his foundation severely, the latter’s cultivation path in the future would be ruined!

Foundation Establishment, as the name suggests, was the process of building a foundation. It was the most important and that was why there was the saying of unlocking eight meridians.

The more meridians one unlocked, the more stable their foundation would be and the greater their chances of breaking through to Golden Core realm or even producing Golden Core phenomenons.

If there was a problem with the process of Foundation Establishment, that would be equivalent to crippling one’s path of cultivation by half.

Just as Perfected Being Cang Lang was pondering over it, the emperor suddenly waved his sleeves. Su Zimo was dragged along with his chair to the emperor’s side before being let down gently.

Throughout the entire process, Su Zimo was not disturbed in the slightest bit.

The emperor’s intention was clear – he was warning those with ulterior motives that they should not harbor designs on Su Zimo!

Expressionlessly, the emperor looked towards Iridescent Clouds Palace.

Perfected Being Cang Lang felt guilty and pulled away the moment he met gazes with the emperor.

Boom!

Suddenly, a dull thud sounded from Su Zimo’s body. Under the cover of his green robes, a spirit meridian shone brightly and appeared indistinctly.

Within just a few dozens of seconds, he had unlocked a spirit meridian!

Xuan Yi nodded silently.

That was the benefit of cultivating Ethereal Peak Foundation Establishment. In the past, there were even people in the sect who managed to unlcok two spirit meridians at one go when breaking through to perfected Foundation Establishment!

A look of approval flashed across the emperor’s eyes as he nodded.

A moment later, the aura in Su Zimo’s body was still rising and spirit energy gushed through his spirit meridian like a tidal wave.

“This...”

“Could he be trying to unlock the second spirit meridian?”

“Ethereal Peak’s three major secret skills are truly impressive.”

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Explosions sounded from Su Zimo’s body repeatedly.

Indeed, his spirit energy surged like a tsunami in a terrifying manner and was charging towards a second spirit meridian!

Each time his spirit energy coursed through, his meridians would expand.

The meridians in his body were like river channels.

If his initial spirit energy was compared to a stream, it was now like a massive river with a surging momentum after it was expanded!

Boom!

Yet another dull thud.

A second meridian appeared.

“He did it!”

Xuan Yi clenched his fists and cheered softly.

As the spirit energy in Su Zimo’s body gradually calmed down, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.

All of a sudden!

An even more terrifying aura burst forth and a third spirit meridian appeared faintly beneath his green robes!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The charging was still continuing.

The retraction earlier on was merely to accumulate strength. Once the accumulation was done, it would burst forth for a third spirit meridian in an even more ferocious manner!

This time, even Xuan Yi was flabbergasted.

Was he trying to unlock three spirit meridians in one go?

The emperor’s mouth opened slightly as shock flashed across his eyes.

Gu Xi looked over as well, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

What spirit root did that Su Zimo possess?

How could the spirit energy that he had cultivated be so pure?

Chapter 319: Fiend Demon

Su Zimo was still attempting to break through his third spirit meridian. On the square, the competition for the Elixir Ranking came right on the heels of the competition for the Talisman Ranking.

This time, Ethereal Peak did not send any disciples but Su Xiaoning of Azure Frost Sect was taking part.

Initially, Su Xiaoning’s elixir refinement skills were not enough for her to leave a name on the Elixir Ranking.

However, ever since she obtained that mysterious Elixir Furnace, Su Xiaoning would become extremely focused with every elixir refinement and could reach her peak condition.

During the sect competition this time, Su Xiaoning managed to refine a perfect-grade elixir once again and clinched the first spot on the Elixir Ranking in a shocking fashion!

With the end of the competition for the Elixir Ranking, it meant that three ranking lists were done.

Thirty cultivators who were qualified to enter the ancient battlefield were already chosen.

Naturally, the most watched event of the sect competition was still the Spirit Ranking contest.

The competition for the Spirit Ranking was not the most common one-on-one format. Instead, it would be held in a completely foreign environment where birds and beasts tread and dangers lurked. In that massive battle royale, ten champions would be decided.

The location for the Spirit Ranking competition was extremely particular as well. It was held within a Dharmic weapon possessed by the emperor, the Five Elements Umbrella where a world of its own was formed within – it could accommodate hundreds of thousands of living beings and was extremely obscure.

The Five Elements Umbrella was divided into five major regions of metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

There were Grade 4 killing formations separating the different regions and they could not be crossed.

Out of balance, each sect could only send five cultivators at most to participate in the Spirit Ranking competition.

The participating cultivators would be dragged into the Five Elements Umbrellas and fight in their respective regions until two people remained.

After the battle royale of the five regions ended, the remaining two people of each region would get to leave their names on the jade pillar of the Spirit Ranking.

Since the purpose was to enter the ancient battlefield, the ten remaining cultivators on the Spirit Ranking would not continue to fight one another and there was no distinction between the rankings.

Of course, each cultivator would receive a talisman before entering the Five Elements Umbrella.

If they crush the talisman, they would be teleported out of the Five Elements Umbrella instantly but that would also mean they are disqualified from competing for the Spirit Ranking.

This time, there were no six meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the sect competition.

Each of the five major sects had a five meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the other sects had two in total and there was an itinerant cultivator as well – there were a total of eight five meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

The emperor would definitely spread the eight five meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators to different regions.

As for the allocation of three and four meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it would be more casual relatively.

What was worth mentioning was that even five meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators may not survive till the end given the complex nature of the Five Elements Umbrella.

There were no lack of four meridian Foundation Establishment Cultivators who managed to leave their names on the Spirit Ranking for each sect competition!

“All the cultivators taking part in the Spirit Ranking competition, step forward!”

With a command from the emperor, cultivators stepped out from the crowd one after another into the sunken area.

At a glance, there were around five thousand of them.

These five thousand cultivators were the elites of their respective sects but only ten of them would be selected in the end!

Jun Hao of Azure Frost Sect, He Jiang of True Fire Sect, Si Yutang and Shen Mengqi of Iridescent Clouds Palace, Shi Jian of Southern Mountains Sect and Ji Chengtian and little fatty of Ethereal Peak were naturally among them.

The emperor waved his sleeves and a bright light flew towards the five thousand cultivators in the square. Raining on them, it turned into jade talismans.

The word ‘life’ was etched on the jade talismans.

The meaning was obvious – cultivators would be able to leave the Five Elements Umbrella alive as long as they were to crush the jade talismans!

The emperor nodded and Perfected Lord Ming Ze understood before shouting, “The reason why all of you are placed in a battle royale within the Five Elements Umbrella during the Spirit Ranking segment for each sect competition is so that you can have a taste of what the ancient battlefield is like beforehand.”

“I’m not going to talk about the rules but I have some points to remind everyone about.”

“First, don’t attempt to cross the regions. There are Grade 4 killing formations separating the different regions; even Golden Cores who enter them are bound to die.”

“Second, the Five Elements Umbrella is extremely dangerous. Apart from your competitors, there are many birds and beasts. While those are ordinary spirit demons, some of them have survived for tens of thousands of years and their strength is at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm! The only reason why they aren’t able to form a core is due to the repression from Your Majesty’s Dharmic powers.”

When they heard that, many cultivators’ hearts skipped a beat.

At the peak of Foundation Establishment, spirit demons had the ability to kill them.

Perfected Lord Ming Ze continued, “Although you are all in possession of the jade talisman, there have been incidents in previous sect competitions where cultivators were attacked and killed before they could crush their jade talismans.”

At that point, Perfected Lord Ming Ze paused for a brief moment. “Those who wish to withdraw now, there is still time. Once you enter the Five Elements Umbrella...”

Even though Perfected Lord Ming Ze did not continue, his meaning was clear.

Right then, a cold voice rang from outside the cloud.

“How can my Blood Crow Palace miss out on the Spirit Ranking competition!”

On the square, the crowd dispersed, forming a passageway.

Two cultivators walked over one after another. The person in the lead wore pitch-black long robes and his black hair was scattered casually; sharp as an eagle, his eyes shone with a crimson red.

Blood Crow Palace!

Those words seemed to have a hint of blood to it as the expressions of many Golden Cores present changed; a tinge of fear flashed across their eyes.

The emperor’s face was impassive as he sent his spirit consciousness to scan the person before him. However, it was reflected by a similar energy.

“Hmm?”

Nascent Soul realm!

The emperor frowned slightly and checked with his spirit consciousness – that person should undoubtedly be a Nascent Soul.

However, for some reason, he felt that something was amiss, as though there was something strange about that person.

Turning his head, the emperor looked towards Perfected Lord Ming Ze.

Perfected Lord Ming Ze shook his head as well.

Suddenly, a soft voice sounded in the emperor’s mind. “That’s a fiend demon! His true form is a crow on Black Crow Mountain!”

Gu Xi, the chief steward of Sky Treasure Auction House, had sent a voice transmission to the emperor using her spirit consciousness!

That was a technique that only Nascent Souls could use and only those involved in the voice transmission could hear it.

At the mention of ‘fiend demon’, the emperor’s eyes were filled with killing intent.

Demons that did not have sentience were called wild beasts.

Demons who had gained sentience and knew how to cultivate with strength equivalent to Qi Refinement Warriors were called spirit beasts.

If they had strength equivalent to Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Golden Cores, they were called spirit demons.

If they had strength greater than Golden Cores, at the Nascent Soul or even Void Reversion realm, they were called fiend demons!

Once a demon forms a demonic core, they could alter their bone structures and take on human form.

However, even if Golden Cores were to take on human form, they could not conceal the demonic qi from their bodies and any cultivator would be able to recognize them.

It was only when a demon cultivated Yin Spirit – similar to a cultivator’s Nascent Soul – that they could mobilize their spirit consciousness and wield Dharmic powers to conceal their demonic qi!

Such demons would be able to take on human form and live among humans and even cultivators without being revealed at all.

Unless one had unique Dharmic weapons or secret skills, cultivators of the same level would not be able to detect them at all!

Cultivators referred to such demons as fiend demons.

Chapter 320: I’ll Take Your Dog Life!

Once fiend demons infiltrated amongst cultivators, they would pose an immense threat.

Normally, if a fiend demon were to be exposed, especially if it was in the capital of Great Zhou, the emperor would definitely be enraged and kill it right away!

However, that fiend demon came from Blood Crow Palace.

The Palace Lord of Blood Crow Palace had a mysterious background and it was very likely that he came from a forbidden ground of Tianhuang Mainland’s North Region!

If it was a living being of Tianhuang’s forbidden ground, the fiend demon before them must have already submitted to the Palace Lord of Blood Crow Palace. Even though he was the Emperor of Great Zhou, it was still difficult for him to attack.

The black-robed man did not cup his fists nor did he bow. He merely said indifferently, “My name is Xue Ya. It shouldn’t be too late for me to bring Blood Crow Palace’s eldest disciple to take part in the Spirit Ranking competition.”

Upon hearing the words ‘Xue Ya’, the emperor realized that Gu Xi was not wrong – this should be the previous overlord of Black Crow Mountain, the Blood Crow King!

“If you want to take part in the Spirit Ranking competition, you just have to take the jade talisman and enter the Five Elements Umbrella.”

The emperor pondered for a moment before tossing out a jade talisman that landed in front of the black-robed man.

The Blood Crow King turned slightly, revealing the man behind him.

It was an extremely handsome man whose mouth was slightly curled. He looked arrogant and there was a faint, eerie green light that shone from his eyes.

“It’s you, Feng Haoyu!”

At that moment, an angry bellow sounded from the square.

The few disciples of Ethereal Peak glared angrily. Even Leng Rou’s eyes flickered with a killing intent as her expression turned colder.

The handsome man behind the Blood Crow King was none other than Ethereal Peak’s traitor disciple, Feng Haoyu!

At the mention of Feng Haoyu, Su Zimo who was still breaking through his third spirit meridian beside the emperor frowned, but he did not open his eyes.

Xuan Yi and Liu Hui’s expressions changed as they slammed the table and stood up.

Three years had passed since the battle at Dongling Valley, but they still did not know who the mysterious faction that attacked the sect was.

But now that Feng Haoyu had appeared, the mysterious faction had shown its face as well.

It was Blood Crow Palace!

Xuan Yi’s face was cold as ice. “Blood Crow Palace, you’re responsible for ambushing and killing the disciples of Ethereal Peak at Dongling Valley?”

The Blood Crow King glanced at Xuan Yi indifferently and snorted. “So what if we did? Does Ethereal Peak still want revenge?”

“A life for a life! You killed someone from Ethereal Peak so you’ll have to pay with your life!” Liu Hui hollered angrily.

The Blood Crow King shook his head. “How foolish. You don’t even know that Ethereal Peak’s about to be doomed. Since the young master of Blood Crow Palace died in Dongling Valley, all the disciples of Ethereal Peak will have to be buried with him!”

“How dare you!” Liu Hui’s expression changed starkly.

“Hehehe!”

The sinister laughter of the Blood Crow King sent chills down one’s spine.

If not for the fact that the Palace Lord of Blood Crow Palace was severely injured by the dragon race three years ago, he would have killed Ethereal Peak long ago, let alone wait till now!

However, that was naturally something the Blood Crow King wouldn’t say.

Xuan Yi asked loudly, “Feng Haoyu, how did Junior Brother Wen Xuan treat you?”

Feng Haoyu scoffed coldly.

Xuan Yi continued coldly, “And what did you do? Deceive your own master and ancestor! How many of your fellow sect mates did you kill for your despicable act!”

“Feng Haoyu, I’m going to kill you as revenge for our fallen comrades in Dongling Valley! For Peak Master Wen Xuan!” Little fatty was no longer smiling cheekily like usual as he declared angrily.

“That’s right! Kill him as revenge for Peak Master Wen Xuan!”

Upon hearing those words, Su Zimo’s body trembled slightly. Even though his eyes were still tightly shut, there was a trace of violence in his expression!

“You guys?”

Feng Haoyu’s face was filled with disdain as he laughed coldly. “I’m not afraid to let you guys know that I’m at five meridian Foundation Establishment right now! Even if you come at me together, you’re not my match! Kill me? Hahaha! Make sure you don’t lose your own lives in the Five Elements Umbrella!”

Boom!

Right then, there was a loud bang beside the emperor as three spirit meridians shone brightly and spirit energy surged!

A figure rose slowly, bearing a dark gaze. His entire body exuded a fierce and murderous aura!

The unexpected appearance of Blood Crow Palace almost had everyone forgetting about Su Zimo’s existence.

Even though Su Zimo merely stood up in a simple manner, the cultivators felt as though a dark cloud had descended upon them!

“Hmm?”

The Blood Crow King and Feng Haoyu’s expressions changed when they saw Su Zimo.

“Well, well, well!”

The Blood Crow King was stunned for a moment before slowly regaining his senses. He burst into laughter. “To think that you would dare show yourself still! Nobody can save you today!”

A resentful look flashed across Feng Haoyu’s eyes.

Back then, being defeated by Su Zimo was the greatest humiliation in his eyes.

Expressionlessly, Su Zimo left his seat and walked down the steps to the side of Xuan Yi and Liu Hui. He asked in a low voice, “Peak Master Wen Xuan is dead?”

“Yes.”

Xuan Yi and Liu Hui’s eyes dimmed and they nodded.

Liu Hui said, “Back in Dongling Valley, due to Elder Yu’s self-destruction of his Golden Core, Senior Brother Wen Xuan was already severely injured by the time he returned with Ji Chengtian and the others.”

That battle was way too tragic!

To be fair, if not for an anomaly such as Su Zimo, everyone from Ethereal Peak would have been wiped out completely!

Liu Hui’s eyes turned red as she said softly, “In the past three years, Senior Brother Wen Xuan’s injuries have not healed at all. Instead, they got worse and his face withered while he turned extremely skinny.”

“We all knew that after the battle at Dongling Valley, he was living in endless pain and self-reproach. It was a life worse than death. Three months ago, Senior Brother Wen Xuan passed away and did not rest in peace.”

Su Zimo remained silent.

Even though Peak Master Wen Xuan’s attitude towards him had never been good, Su Zimo could not help but feel sadness at the thought of the former’s later life.

Xuan Yi said, “Wen Xuan had two unfulfilled wishes. One of it was for trusting the wrong person back then and luring a wolf into the sect, allowing Feng Haoyu to learn the three major skills. Yet, he could not take away Feng Haoyu’s cultivation personally!”

“As for the second wish... since you’re here, I’ll tell you.”

Xuan Yi sighed. “You know that Wen Xuan has always harbored prejudices towards you because of other matters.”

“Before he died, his mind was no longer clear but yet he was still hung up on wanting to meet you again, to speak to you and gain your forgiveness. He even said that he wanted to impart you Ethereal Peak’s secret skills personally... unfortunately, sigh.”

Su Zimo’s heart ached. Gritting his teeth, the coldness in his eyes intensified.

“I’ll help Peak Master Wen Xuan fulfill his wishes!”

After saying that, Su Zimo took a deep breath and turned around. He glared at Feng Haoyu in the square with an icy gaze. “Feng Haoyu, I didn’t manage to kill you back then. I’ll take your dog life today!”

Both in the square and at the spectator area, many cultivators were stunned.

Before everyone could understand what Su Zimo meant by that, he had already turned around and bowed deeply. “Your Majesty, Su Zimo of Ethereal Peak is participating in the Spirit Ranking competition!”

The emperor frowned.

Ji Yaoxue’s expression changed and she revealed worry as well.

Everyone knew that Su Zimo had only just unlocked three spirit meridians while Feng Haoyu was at five meridian Foundation Establishment.

The disparity in strength between the two sides was simply way too great.

Furthermore, Feng Haoyu would not be the only one Su Zimo would be facing in the treacherous Five Elements Umbrella. There were others as well...