Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 988 - 842: Frankly Speaking, Everyone Present Is Trash_2
From the overall introduction, the Twelve Skills cultivation technique mastered by Jiu Mu allows full concurrent cultivation, making her a hexagonal super warrior combining defense, attack, and escape abilities.
She also mentioned the key issue—it’s extremely difficult to cultivate, and the most destructive skills are at the end.
When cultivated to the third layer, it enables space teleportation, long-distance movement via space tearing, and creating a Space Blade. It hasn’t yet opened storage space; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so frustrated about losing her Storage Bag in the chaotic stream.
Initially, Jiang Yuan decided to keep Jiu Mu, not only because of his desire for Space Techniques and the Earth Mirror Book Volume 2, but also because she had a good relationship with the false Demon King.
Considering the decapitation plan the false Demon King enacted on the Great Demon Cultivators in the Wilderness World under the pretext of invasion, Jiang Yuan suspected this person might be an ally, possibly the long-missing mysterious Xuanyuan Yangguang.
If the false Demon King is an ally, then Jiu Mu, who has a good relationship with him, is also half an ally. Moreover, the system didn’t classify her as an Evil Cultivator, so there was no reason to send her out to her death, which is why he accepted her as a guest.
Having now seen the complete set of space abilities, Jiang Yuan realized she was a potential asset, as long as she doesn’t harm the courtyard’s interests, fall into becoming an Evil Cultivator, or commit vile acts, it could be beneficial to bring her to his side.
One shouldn’t be racist; just because you hear "Demon Race," doesn’t mean they’re bad, right?
Jiang Yuan’s judgment didn’t come out of nowhere; he had already noticed that when the courtyard reached Level Eight, a scenic thing called "Floating Pavilion" could be purchased.
Judging from the thumbnail, the layers of Floating Pavilions are both beautiful and magnificent, most importantly, with many houses. If used as "Guest Residence," they could probably accommodate thousands of people.
"It feels like I could start a small sect..." He imagined the spectacular scene of all mobilizing in a crisis, and couldn’t help but smile.
Taking a look at the main quest, the papermaking workshop going all-out could complete the required types and quantities of paper by tomorrow at the latest, bringing him closer to an Level Eight courtyard!
But for now, there are no land patches for integrating and farming extensively.
Jiang Yuan thought about giving Tang Qin some Elixirs so her injuries could heal faster, allowing them to go find land in the Void together, while leading Jiu Mu back to the courtyard via teleportation.
During their absence, Jiu Qing also diligently absorbed the energy within the Immortal Jade, stabilizing his Divine Soul, finally having the energy to fulfill his promise of a Divine Artifact transfer.
"Mr. Jiang should know that the so-called Divine Artifacts we usually talk about are just for self-promotion, crafted using the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from the Celestial Realm to create more advanced top-quality Magical Treasures.
True Divine Artifacts should be crafted or used by Celestial Realm Immortals. This Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda is a real Divine Artifact, said to belong to a renowned war god.
Though the Artifact Spirit is now extinguished, a trace of intelligence remains. This is the primary reason why a lowly Integration Realm Demon Cultivator like me can obtain the right to use a Divine Artifact—the Artifact itself chooses its user."
Jiu Qing held the exquisite small Pagoda in his hand, patiently explaining, "When the decapitation plan was initially formulated, Jiu Mu was chosen as the chief commander.
The seniors saw it too; because I once followed Jiu Mu learning Space Techniques, we have a good relation. She added me to the list of candidates, and as luck would have it, the Pagoda abandoned a group of seniors and chose me."
"Tsk!" Yan Xuan clicked his tongue, sarcastically saying, "No wonder you were willing to trade a life for a Divine Artifact so quickly; turns out the Pagoda chose you and won’t work for anyone else?"
Jiu Qing couldn’t help but blush, waving his hand to explain, "No, no, I really do want to trade it."
After all, the Pagoda originated from the Demon Realm, and the lords of the Regent Throne could track its aura; without addressing this hidden danger, it’s merely a threat to keep it in my possession.
Yuan Man, who also has the Divine Artifact "Demon Mirror," thought to herself, I didn’t know about any of this nonsense? I seemed to be able to use it right away once I got it, could it be the Treasure Mirror chose me first?
"So how does one get the Pagoda to choose them?" Ling Di tilted her little head and asked, "Wasn’t there some kind of spell? I thought anybody who knew the incantation could use it, but what a hassle this is!"
With a twitching corner of his mouth and some hidden agony, Jiu Qing ambiguously said, "The safest method is for Mr. Jiang to select multiple candidates, and after I disclose the incantation, each one can try. There shouldn’t be too many who can elicit a response from the Pagoda, and then we can consider the best way to place the Pagoda."
Hu Zhile covered her mouth, laughing, "Are you trying to use the Divine Artifact to sow discord? If several people get a response, and the Venerable Family gives it to this one and not that one?
Heh heh, I advise you to save your effort, anyone who comes under the Venerable Family’s banner knows better. If you want to drive a wedge between us, you’ve picked the wrong place and the wrong people."
"The lady overthinks this; few will gain a response from the Divine Artifact." Jiu Mu coldly replied, "He agreed to hand it over, so there’s no ulterior motive.
Thinking back to the selection in the Demon Realm, out of nearly a hundred people, only Jiu Qing received a response from the Pagoda. Now, we’re merely worried that none of you could awaken the Divine Artifact, wouldn’t that imply our trade intentions are dishonest? More candidates naturally increase the probability of a successful transfer."
Jiang Yuan looked at the system details, pondering how Xiao Bai’s self-destruction actually destroyed a Divine Statue within the Pagoda; such destructive power is indeed formidable. Of course, the bigger issue is the damaged Divine Artifact needing repairs, and his Treasure Forging Workshop recently took on quite a few repair and upgrade jobs for Divine Artifacts...
Hearing their words seasoned with gunpowder, he stepped out, waved his hand, and laughed, "Just tell me the incantation."
After all, he only lacks a "startup password." Once unlocked, the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower will be his, and everyone can try to see who can awaken the Divine Artifact, for future considerations of who to lend it to temporarily.
"Uh..." Jiu Qing opened his mouth, then explained, "I can only use the Pagoda, not refine it as my own, so this incantation wasn’t created by me; please don’t overthink it. The activation incantation for the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower is—"
He glanced at the three Tribulation Crossing Realm bigshots, his voice involuntarily lowered, "Pardon me, but all present here are trash."
Yan Xuan was just about to glare in anger when he saw the Pagoda emit a gentle glow, clearly successfully activated.
Jiang Yuan: ???
This incantation? Wasn’t it one of those player pranks?
"Did everyone hear that?" He couldn’t help but laugh, waving his hand to indicate, "Everyone can give it a try, purely for fun."
Yan Xuan arrogantly strode to the first position; no one dared to argue, so they lined up behind him.
He cleared his throat, first explaining to the host that his incantation intention meant nothing else, then confidently shouted with hands on hips, "Pardon me, but all present here are trash!"
"Buzz~"
The Pagoda was visibly excited, instantly releasing a bright light, its eagerness to follow him almost leaping forth.
"Oh? This little thing has good taste." Yan Xuan was pleased, waving his paw, "However, I don’t need this thing. Little Dog, you give it a try."
Jiang Yuan nodded silently, thinking it indeed had good taste; this is the future Black Tortoise.
Old Dog similarly expressed there was no disrespect intended to the host, then recited the incantation, watching the Pagoda also respond, but the light was slightly dimmer; he was quite satisfied.
Third in line was Yuan Man, who felt it was just for fun and participation and gave it a try.
Hey! The Pagoda’s light was similarly slightly dimmer.
Bai Yunqi, Hu Zhile, Yun Mo, Yun Shu, Yun Ying, Qing Niao, and even the drowsy Yun Que on her shoulder all elicited responses from the Pagoda, the difference being the brightness varied.
This scene left Jiu Mu and Jiu Qing dumbfounded; in the Demon Realm, they barely selected one out of a hundred. Yet all Jiang’s courtyard members, each and every one of them, are fated with the Divine Artifact, aren’t they awesome?
He Miancun and Tang Qin along with other Ghost Cultivators didn’t participate in this game, after all, it’s a Pure Yang Divine Artifact with natural restraint against ghosts; getting close feels uncomfortable, let alone using the Pagoda.
"Hey? Why doesn’t it work for me?" Miss Hu Jiu saw everyone able to awaken the Pagoda and confidently recited the incantation, only for the once brilliant Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower to suddenly dim completely!
She pouted her lips in grievance, looked at Third Sister, then at Little Langjun, thinking this is bad, too much disparity! If I can’t even activate the Pagoda, how can I topple Little Langjun?
"Chi chi?" The little golden monkey scratched the fur on his head, squeaked softly.
Hou Ze grinned at the back, pondering that if he activated the Pagoda, it would embarrass Miss Hu Jiu; if not, even more so, what to do?
They didn’t have much time to chat yesterday before he passed out, and he still hoped to discuss inviting her to Trapped Snake Island to sell goods, but this awkward position today is really unfortunate!
