Chaotic World Book-Chapter 493 - 480: Jun Heaven Blood Jade

Looking at the Corpse Demon’s raging emotions, it seemed that not even the coffin boards of its ancestors could suppress its fury... It appeared the significance of the Jun Heaven Blood Jade was far beyond what later generations could imagine, and if truly cast aside, it would be an act of grave disrespect to one’s forebears...

Zhao Changhe originally thought such an object would be kept in places like ancestral halls or treasure vaults, and that it might not even be possible to see it without the other party bringing it out.

He nonchalantly said, "Take me to see it," not expecting the response he received, "It couldn’t be better for the Saint Envoy to see it in person."

Zhao Changhe: "?"

The Corpse Demon struggled as the Dragon Sparrow firmly pinned it down.

The Great Elder said, "To be honest, the Jun Heaven Blood Jade has some unique properties, and it’s not impossible for us to bring it to you, just a bit inconvenient. If the Saint Envoy can fetch it himself, that would be best."

The Corpse Demon: "?"

Its struggling weakened significantly as if the statement was somewhat unbelievable.

Zhao Changhe glanced at Sisi, who shook her head to indicate she was unaware. Although she was the Holy Daughter, she had only recently assumed the position and had spent most of her time outside—the clan’s confidential matters were not entirely clear to her.

Zhao Changhe nodded, somewhat reluctantly rising from the brain cushion wave: "I’ve eaten my fill. Let’s take a look then."

You just had a few sips of wine...

The Elders glanced at each other, not saying much more, sensing that the envoy from the Forbidden Land was more or less the same, preoccupied with heavy thoughts and only wanting to get the job done. Previous envoys were said to be domineering, but rather than seeing them as having no interest in bickering with the tribe, it was their first priority to keep a straight face and crack the whip to ensure tasks were completed. This envoy, although seeming to have more demands, didn’t imply the same level of tension as before.

It means having more demands is a good thing, right? The Holy Daughter is even accompanying you in the bath, at least there should be a bit of leeway.

As for the Jun Heaven Blood Jade...

The Elders took Zhao Changhe up the Holy Mountain.

Indeed, this mountain was called Yunyang Mountain, and the Yunyang Leaf was a specialty of this place. Back in Ancient Times, they were so common that the Mountain and River Atlas didn’t even bother to record them, treating them as ordinary flora. But now, they had become extremely rare, with the tribe’s own demand severely limited, and of course, the "Saint Envoy" was free to take as he pleased, with outsiders having no hope of striking a deal...

That would probably be the most direct gain from impersonating the Saint Envoy.

Although the Mountain and River Atlas did not record the Yunyang Leaf, it did treasure the record of the Jun Heaven Blood Jade here, which goes to show that in the last epoch, the Jun Heaven Blood Jade was also an extremely rare item. Even Xuanwu had taken notice of it, highlighting its preciousness—let alone this epoch, when there might only be one or two left.

No wonder the Corpse Demon went berserk.

The Jun Heaven Blood Jade was not enshrined in a hall of worship, but rather placed inside a cave at the mountain’s peak, its guards extremely strict.

However, under the escort of three clan Elders, the Holy Daughter, and the Saint Envoy, the guards were effectively non-existent, and they made their way directly to the interior, where a heavy Stone Gate was securely locked. The three Elders performed a ritual: "This is the place, inside is only the Jun Heaven Blood Jade, and we dare not enter casually."

Zhao Changhe waved his hand: "You all wait outside, Sisi will accompany me in."

Watching the Envoy wrap his arm around the Holy Daughter’s waist and lead her into the small cabin in front of the clan Elders, the surrounding guards revealed expressions of humiliation.

A leader among the guards, who also seemed to be at the Elder level, coldly said, "The Holy Daughter once established is the face of our tribe. Even when dealing with the Forbidden Land, it is still as an envoy, not one who serves with charms. I hope you understand."

Sisi glanced at him and lightly replied with a few words, "What were you doing earlier?"

The old man stifled a response, angrily remaining silent.

Sisi smiled, snuggling closer into Zhao Changhe’s embrace, and whispered, "The Spirit Clan has a hundred thousand men, yet it is the Holy Daughter who serves... Could it truly be the fault of a woman..."

After saying that, she did not look back, pulling Zhao Changhe into the Secret Cave.

Yue Hongling, observing the surroundings with a mix of shame and indignation, thought to herself that human hearts can be useful. Even among the upper echelons, not everyone is corrupt, there are always those with a sense of righteousness.

If the right opportunity came along, perhaps Sisi could rally support and truly rebuild the Spirit Clan... but with the Forbidden Land weighing down, there was no way.

The Stone Gate rumbled shut, and faintly the loud reprimands of the Great Elder could be heard from outside: "Have you all lost your minds! It’s fortunate that the Saint Envoy wasn’t focused on this, or there would have been an outburst..."

With the Stone Gate closed, the quarrels outside could no longer be heard.

For a moment, only the three of them remained inside the stone cave, uh, not quite... The three looked at each other, and Sisi, somewhat reluctantly, left Zhao Changhe’s embrace, whispering to Yue Hongling, "We were just putting on a show for others to see..."

Yue Hongling crossed her arms, "You can fool outsiders, and you can fool your sisters, just don’t fool yourself."

Sisi: "..."

"Where’s the Jun Heaven Blood Jade? The Blood Jade?" A fierce voice of resistance emanated from within the Spirit Bag in the ring: "What the hell are you all talking about, I want to see the Blood Jade!"

Zhao Changhe’s gaze had already landed on the bulky stone platform in the center of the stone chamber, where a blood-colored gem the size of a goose egg rested, flickering with a faint, blood-red light. When the stone chamber sealed shut and darkness engulfed the inside, that blood light became the source of illumination, casting the entire stone chamber in a bloody hue.

Yue Hongling and the others didn’t have as noticeable a feeling, but for Zhao Changhe, his first reaction was, "Such heavy Vicious Energy and Blood Qi."

Had it not been for the fact that he knew the Blood God Array Plate was not missing a core like this, he might have believed it to be the actual Array Core. The Evil Qi and bloody, violent intentions were almost identical, with an even stronger sense of Ancient Times doctrines. If the Blood God Array Plate was a treasure of the later age, created from the dying blood essence of Lie, then this object was likely a similar but innate version.

But here lay the problem, the Jun Heaven Blood Jade was not supposed to be like this.

From the information he possessed, such as the records in the "Mountain and River Atlas" which stated: "Jun Heaven Blood Jade, a wondrous object, contains pure Blood Qi..." and so on, it was supposed to be a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, warming and nurturing Qi and blood with a thick yet gentle attribute.

Therefore, when used as a complementary material in the forging of the Blood Shura Body, it should be paired with the more aggressive and sharp "Blade Grass", quite logically. If this object itself were so ferociously evil, pairing it with Blade Grass would be counterintuitive to medicinal principles; it would more likely cause one’s body to explode.

Moreover, if the Jun Heaven Blood Jade was rich in Evil Qi and Vicious Energy, then it wouldn’t make sense for the "Mountain and River Atlas" not to mention it...

He tried stepping forward and lightly touched it, feeling a sting on his fingertip as if pricked by a needle. Damn, such heavy Evil Qi, his own cultivation founded on Evil Qi barely could endure it. Fortunately, there were no other issues—since he specialized in dealing with Evil Qi...

Zhao Changhe circulated his Blood Evil Skill and grabbed the Blood Jade to lift it.

It wouldn’t budge.

Zhao Changhe, taken aback, fiercely grabbed it again, but the Blood Jade seemed as if it were embedded in the stone platform, utterly immovable.

From the ring pouch came the cold voice of the Corpse Demon: "Jun means heavy. Jun Heaven signifies something as heavy as the heavens. Although that’s an exaggeration, your inability to move it is normal."

Zhao Changhe said, "So what they were all discussing earlier was to make me realize the difficulty and give up on my own?"

"Possibly," the Corpse Demon replied coldly. "Especially with something as ferocious as this, it’s hard for most people to even force a touch."

"And they still said it could be taken out, that it was merely inconvenient? Not to mention the Evil Qi, just this weight... you know how strong I am; if I can’t move it, how could they?"

"The Spirit Clan has their own methods to resonate with the Blood Jade, without needing to exert such strength. They’re just afraid of the Evil Qi and don’t want to move it, letting you in to see for yourself," said the Corpse Demon, somewhat taking pleasure in his misfortune. "It seems they’re not completely foolish, wanting to scheme for our clan’s Blood Jade and feeding you a pile of crap to taste."

The Dragon Sparrow flew over and landed heavily on the Spirit Bag.

The Gu Insect twitched a few times, then stilled.

Zhao Changhe sneered, "I think you’re the one who’s been Soul Searched to stupidity, really thinking that aside from myself, no one in the true Forbidden Lands covets such a treasure? Why do you think this Blood Jade is abnormal? Now that you’re dwelling in a Gu Insect, with a brain no bigger than an almond, can you not think of a reason?"

Corpse Demon sneered at Zhao Changhe, but deep inside there was a shade of dread. It took him a long time to respond after the sharp jab, "The Blood Jade is contaminated and rendered useless."

Zhao Changhe said, "So my initial judgment is that the Blood Jade was originally able to enhance the strength of the entire Spirit Clan, whether in Body Refining or in controlling magical beasts? In any case, something that can improve the overall strength of a clan is naturally extremely important. With it, the Spirit Clan would be much stronger than the average clan, which explains your intense reaction."

Corpse Demon said, "What they were asking you for earlier... the Divine Descent Technique... is actually the Divine Skill that uses the power of the Holy Beasts for oneself, and the Blood Jade is an important medium for it... Furthermore, the prerequisite for borrowing the power of the Holy Beasts is one’s own complete physical form, and the Blood Jade is also a precious treasure for Body Refining. The Spirit Clan can’t be without it. Anyone who thinks of giving it away deserves a thousand cuts and a death unworthy of pity!"

Zhao Changhe said, "But now it’s contaminated, and the Spirit Clan people wanted to use it according to the ancestral methods, only to find it completely unusable. Thus, it became as useless as a chicken rib, and they couldn’t even place it in the ancestral temple for fear that the Evil Qi would contaminate other things. It could only be thrown into a separate stone cave."

Corpse Demon sneered coldly, "In my opinion, it must have been Lie who contaminated the Blood Jade when he stole the Blood Turtle... All of this is his doing."

Zhao Changhe said, "Why wouldn’t Lie take the Blood Jade with him? Did he contaminate it for your mother? Do you really think he didn’t have the strength to move it?"

Corpse Demon fell silent, apparently unable to explain this issue. If he had hands, he would have wanted to scratch his head.

Zhao Changhe sneered, "This is definitely not Lie’s doing. There’s a ninety percent chance it’s the handiwork of the so-called God Demon in the Forbidden Land. In his earlier years, he was extremely weakened and couldn’t use the Blood Jade, nor did he want the Spirit Clan to use it. Most crucially, at that time, he couldn’t suppress the Spirit Clan, so he quietly and temporarily contaminated it, leaving the Spirit Clan in a state of decline in Martial Arts Body Refining for ten thousand years. He, on the other hand, has been slowly recovering. Once he emerged from retreat over the years, the natural outcome was that the entire Spirit Clan legitimately became his slaves."

Corpse Demon: "..."

"There’s a Blood Turtle in the Forbidden Land. I don’t know if it was re-cultivated later. Anyway, even if it wasn’t tamed before, it would have been a matter of time. With those Magic Skills for borrowing the power of the Holy Beasts, couldn’t they start using it? If they don’t come for this Blood Jade this year, they will next year. Do you really think you can keep it safe?"

Corpse Demon’s current mental capacity indeed couldn’t refute Zhao Changhe, and in fact, this might just be the truth. Old Zhao’s skill in case analysis and diagnostics had always been quite on point.

Zhao Changhe said, "Even if I covet the Blood Jade, I have no covetousness for the Spirit Clan. We can certainly find a win-win solution. As for that Forbidden Land, it couldn’t care less about you. The Spirit Clan’s life or death is none of its concern. I hope you understand what’s more and what’s less important."

Corpse Demon asked, "What do you want me to cooperate with?"

"The so-called affinity method, old man, I can’t move this thing."

"This item has been contaminated, and you think assimilating it will make it usable for you?"

"Yes. The Evil Qi is a serious interference for you, but for me, it’s as insignificant as a fart."

Yue Hongling and Sisi stood beside him, dumbfounded, watching Zhao Changhe, who seemed to be in a daze, holding the Blood Jade and standing there with a vacant gaze, without uttering a word. They even thought he had been invaded by some illusion. After waiting a while and seeing no reaction, Yue Hongling finally couldn’t restrain herself and was about to intervene when the Blood Jade suddenly burst forth with dazzling kaleidoscopic light.

The Blood Jade, originally as "heavy as heaven," was now held lightly and deftly in the hand, and the swirling Evil Qi was absorbed completely clean. Even Sisi excitedly discovered that something in her own bloodline seemed on the verge of awakening.

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