HBWnovel Chapter 152: Fire Crow Token
Chapter 152: Fire Crow Token
Upon hearing this, the others looked at the Liu Brothers with some surprise.
Though they were at the thirteenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm, appearing only a step away from Foundation Building, the gap between the two realms could not be measured so simply.
It was the first time Qin Sang had heard that two cultivators at the thirteenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm could combine their strength to match that of Foundation Building cultivators. The art they cultivated seemed quite unique.
The Liu Brothers resembled each other, but their personalities were slightly different; the elder brother, Liu Jiang, was more composed.
Liu Jiang clasped his hands respectfully and said, "I apologize for being a laughing stock, my esteemed seniors. We are twin brothers, and since childhood, we have had a kind of mutual sensing, which allows us to cultivate this art. My younger brother and I can connect our souls, giving our primordial spirits greater defensive capabilities than most. Together, we have several spells with considerable power, but they still pale in comparison to your abilities. Senior Yu was just exaggerating."
Everyone chuckled lightly, not delving deeper into the matter, trusting or not was up to them.
Qingting slightly bowed, surveying the group, and spoke, "Junior Brother Yu and I invited all of you to explore together because we believe in your abilities; they will be a great asset to us. Junior Brother Yu has surely briefed you on the various aspects of the ancient cultivator's relic, including its pros and cons, so I won’t elaborate further. The reason for this gathering is to hear your commitment."Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Yu Dayue added, "To operate the array-breaking artifacts, we need seven people. If all of you can agree, I won’t have to ask others. I’ll distribute the artifacts to you, and once you refine them to your liking, we can set off immediately."
After speaking, Qingting and Yu Dayue quietly watched Qin Sang and the others.
A moment of silence followed, with no one speaking, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
When it was Qin Sang's turn, he reached out to grasp the Fire Crow Token, and a piercing cry of the Fire Crow suddenly rang in his mind. Qin Sang appeared unfazed, following Yu Dayue's instructions to probe the token with a thread of spiritual power, only to have it easily dispersed by the Fire Crow's essence.
Qin Sang secretly nodded; the Fire Crow's essence within the token was indeed fierce, making it difficult for a Qi Refining Realm cultivator to control and command it.
However, once the Fire Crow's essence was released to break the array and the fire-elemental energy was consumed, he wondered if it could be replenished afterward. If not, this artifact might only be usable a few times, or it might become unusable after breaking the array.
Finally, the Fire Crow Token reached the hands of Hermit Baiyun. After returning the token to Yu Dayue, he stroked his long beard thoughtfully and said, "From your descriptions, I can’t help but feel that the array resembles some sort of seal. Is it possible that there is some evil entity sealed inside? How much do you two know about this ancient cultivator's relic?"
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances. The purpose of exploring the relic was to seek treasures; releasing an evil entity would be a heavy loss.
Qingting’s expression remained unchanged as she replied, "That array not only obstructs vision but also seals off spiritual consciousness, so we are unaware of what lies within. However, based on my analysis with Junior Brother Yu, this array does not appear to be a seal; it seems more like a protective array originally designed for the ancient cultivator's cave dwelling. Even if there is indeed an evil entity sealed inside, given the strength of the array, its power shouldn’t be too high. With so many Foundation Building cultivators here, we need not fear it. Otherwise, there must be another layer of sealing inside, and at that point, we can decide based on the circumstances."
Hermit Baiyun nodded slightly, but Liu Shan suddenly spoke up, "As rogue cultivators, my brother and I agreed to help you two seniors because we seek the treasure to break through our limits. We understand the principle of seeking fortune in danger, so we aren't afraid of any evil entities. However, our strength pales in comparison to yours. If the danger behind the array is evident, yet you insist on proceeding, should we also follow you into certain death?"
Seeing that everyone appeared to agree with Liu Shan, Qingting and Yu Dayue exchanged a glance and pondered for a moment before responding, "What you said makes perfect sense, Daoist Liu. However, we also came to break through limits, and we have already invested significant resources to search for the relic and refine the artifacts. Unless it’s a place of certain death, we will not give up."
"If any of you are concerned about safety and prefer not to enter the relic, we can arrange for your return. This would be equivalent to hiring you to assist us in breaking the array, following the customary practices of the immortal cultivation world. After the task is completed, you would receive some compensation. However, under these circumstances, from the moment we set off, you must obey our arrangements."