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However, this was not the key that Dongfang Yunqing referred to. Dongfang Yunqing had no concept of how difficult it was to inscribe runes into magical artifacts. The difficulties he mentioned were the runes that enhanced the power of these artifacts and increased their functions. Such knowledge was entirely in the hands of certain artifact refining sects. Very few runes had circulated outside, so few that they could not be used to forge a single artifact. Even if one were to succeed, it would be a subpar or defective product.
Xunuo could no longer hold back and asked, "Then where do the artifacts of the Great Liang Kingdom come from?"
Dongfang Yunqing hesitated before replying, "Perhaps they are purchased from elsewhere. At least, I have not heard of any artifacts being produced in the cultivation world of the Great Liang Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Xunuo felt a chill in his heart. Originally, he had planned to go to Dome Mountain for the Golden Family Trading Conference to seek out a Master Artifact Refiner to repair his Armor Artifact. With this avenue cut off, he felt disappointed and dejected about the artifact he had high hopes for.
Xunuo then thought of something else and asked, "What about Formation Flags and formations? Could they also not be produced by the cultivation world of the Great Liang Kingdom?"
Dongfang Yunqing replied, "The formations you can see on the market are naturally locally produced. However, what we see here are not true artifacts. Most of these formations serve a single purpose and have limited power, making them hardly useful. For example, Ji Zenghui's protective island formation is a Water Attribute concealment formation. It can only exert its power where water elemental energy is abundant, creating mist that obscures vision. If placed inland or in a desert, its effectiveness would diminish significantly—at least losing its ability to conceal."
Hearing this, Ji Zenghui laughed and scolded, "What benefits has Dongfang Daoist gained from Young Friend that you have completely sold me out?"
Despite saying this, Ji Zenghui could tell that Dongfang Yunqing held this young man in high regard. He continued, "Although my formation only has some shielding and concealment effects, I spent a considerable amount to obtain it. This formation is limited to the cultivation world of the Great Liang Kingdom and is a simplified version based on local refining techniques. It is said that the original version can create mist out of thin air. The area covered by the formation not only shields Divine Sense but also restricts most magical power. The mist can transform into Water Swords at any time to harm enemies—truly a vital tool for protecting our mountain gate."
"Such formations, whether their Formation Flags or the formations themselves, fall within the category of artifacts. The Great Liang Kingdom naturally lacks the ability to produce them. However, there are several cultivation families and loose cultivators in the Great Liang Kingdom with records of repairing artifacts. If these cultivation families or loose cultivators could decipher some of the runes involved, it might be possible for them to forge artifacts."
Upon hearing this, Black Wind Old Monster interjected with a cold laugh, "Foolish delusions."
With this old monster's interruption, everyone lost interest in continuing the conversation and lowered their heads to hurry along their journey.
Xunuo listened to Ji Zenghui's words about the possibility of repairing artifacts, and his hopes reignited in his heart. He began planning to seek out cultivators who could repair artifacts at the Trade Fair for a transaction. Ideally, he wanted to find a loose cultivator skilled in artifact refining; if he sought help from a cultivation family instead, they might seize his armor without hesitation, leaving him with nowhere to complain. Moreover, there was a significant risk of being killed for his treasures.
As he pondered, Xunuo's expression suddenly changed dramatically. A flash of red light enveloped him, and the Protective Shield spell activated. He then produced a talisman in each hand and slapped them against his body. In addition to the Red Magic Shield, a layer of yellowish Blue Shield defense appeared around him. At the same time, he shot off the ground to one side.
In the next moment, the Black Wind Old Monster roared. Two Wind Blade Spells, along with two Hell Thunderbolt Talismans, surged toward him from above. Soon after, the Black Wind Old Monster was engulfed in a storm of thunderclouds. After a rumble of thunder, his robe was tattered, revealing several bloody holes on his back.
In the sky, a giant crane, three zhang long with a wingspan of five zhang and entirely white, circled and flew down, scattering a few feathers.
Dongfang Yunqing gasped, "The Shadowless Crane of Death."
It became clear that the Black Wind Old Monster had been following them all along, using them as shields.
The Shadowless Crane of Death was notorious among Loose Cultivators in the Great Liang Kingdom. Its greatest strength lay not in spells or magical power but in its spirit beast, the Shadowless Crane. This crane was a third-tier spirit beast with an innate ability to become invisible. When it concealed itself in the sky, it appeared as nothing more than a patch of white cloud from the ground; even Divine Sense could not detect it. It only revealed itself when launching an attack.
Reaper Cui was known only by his surname Cui; no one knew his origins. He acted ruthlessly and would repay any slight with vengeance. Being marked by him was akin to having one's name entered into Yama's ledger—waiting for death to come knocking. Thus, he was secretly referred to as Reaper Cui.
Dongfang Yunqing dared not hesitate any longer. He activated a Flying Talisman and called out to Xunuo to flee. However, he saw that Xunuo had already vanished in one direction. Cursing under his breath, Dongfang Yunqing urged his escape light and fled in another direction. Moments later, the group had scattered without a trace.
Standing on the back of the Shadowless Crane, Reaper Cui chuckled ominously, "Black Wind Old Monster, your helpers are utterly useless; you've truly made me laugh."
Blood flowed profusely from the Black Wind Old Monster's back as he growled fiercely, "Reaper Cui, if I find your hiding place, you will beg for death."
Reaper Cui cackled mockingly, "Do not threaten me; if you dare leave your lair, I will ensure you never return. Today is your lucky day; let's see how many times you can escape."
With a cry of the crane, he vanished without a trace. The Black Wind Old Monster tended to his wounds and took flight on his Flying Talisman, clearly unwilling to engage with this elusive opponent any longer.
Shadowless Crane of Death is a master of the Basic Skill Method at the Eleven Layers. However, in terms of mana and Spell, he falls short compared to Black Wind Old Monster, who is a ruthless figure at the tenth layer of the Basic Skill Method. This is why the Cultivation community in the Great Liang Kingdom generally believes that Black Wind Old Monster is the most likely candidate to advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage as a Loose Cultivator.
It can be said that once Black Wind Old Monster reaches the Basic Skill Method at the Eleven Layers, he can prepare to break into the Foundation Establishment Stage. In fact, Black Wind Old Monster has already been preparing for this advancement. His recent venture out of seclusion is precisely to prepare for this leap, and entering the Basic Skill Method at the Eleven Layers is already a matter he has firmly grasped.
The enmity between these two has grown deep. The lair of Shadowless Crane of Death has long been destroyed by Black Wind Old Monster. However, as long as Shadowless Crane of Death can escape, there is nothing that Black Wind Old Monster can do. To break this deadlock, he must advance to Foundation Establishment and use overwhelming force to eliminate that Shadowless Crane.
On the other hand, Reaper Cui cherishes his spirit beast immensely. If today were to come down to a fight involving his spirit beast, even under severe injury, it might still be possible to slay it. However, relying on his ambush techniques, Reaper Cui let this opportunity slip away.
Xunuo, accustomed to releasing his Divine Sense, was the first to discover Reaper Cui's ambush. However, what he first noticed was that third-grade monster, the Shadowless Crane. Only after did he realize there was an expert hidden atop it. At the same time, Xunuo understood that the target of the attack was none other than Black Wind Old Monster.
In an instant, Xunuo made the decision to flee. He had no desire to be caught in the crossfire and certainly did not want to serve as a shield for Black Wind Old Monster. Moreover, instead of heading towards the direction of Dome Mountain Jin Family, he retreated along his original path and then veered off to escape. As he had opened his Divine Sense on his way here, he knew there was no danger and was aware of where he could hide.
As Xunuo fled, changing directions several times and expending two each of his Intermediate Flight Talisman and defensive talismans, he finally slowed down after using two basic talismans and continued flying in a different direction.
Just as Xunuo relaxed his guard while flying over a desolate mountain forest, the scenery before him suddenly changed.
Before he could react, blades of wind and bolts of lightning struck him head-on. In an instant, both his defensive talismans and his protective spell shattered. Xunuo was sent tumbling backward from the impact of these two spells. At that moment, two intermediate talismans appeared in his hands, which he slapped onto himself. Subsequently, two thick beams of yellow light illuminated around him once more.
However, within the yellow light, Xunuo appeared tattered and charred.
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