Supreme Emptiness-Chapter 984: The Patriarch’s Relic

That day, he couldn’t get close and couldn’t see clearly who was transcending the Infinite Blood Tribulation.

In his mind, it must be a monstrously talented being beyond comprehension.

Therefore, he never associated it with Jiang Fan of the Green Cloud Sect.

In his eyes, the Green Cloud Sect was a place so poor and backward that even being associated with it was shameful.

How could it possibly nurture such a person?

Right now, he hadn’t even bothered to look at Jiang Fan, naturally assuming his cultivation was at the Ninth Layer of Core Formation Perfection.

He wanted to leave, and no one stopped him.

Jiang Fan was still the most important in front of them.

Liu Wuchen said, "Supreme Elders, what are you waiting for?"

"Hurry and announce your decision."

Hmm?

Jiang Fan looked puzzled at the Supreme Elders: "Do you really have business with me?"

Qin Wangchuan giggled, "Otherwise, why would we ignore the Green Cloud Sect and come to watch your tribulation?"

"All our Supreme Elders have agreed to give you the founder’s inheritance item."

"We hope it will help you on your path to Nascent Soul."

Under the witness of the entire Green Cloud Sect, Qin Wangchuan took out a multicolored nail from his bosom.

It was only the top half.

The bottom half was broken, its whereabouts unknown.

Jiang Fan was surprised to find that as the nail appeared, his own Nascent Soul started to react.

"What is this?"

Qin Wangchuan shook his head and said, "We don’t know either. According to the ancient texts left by the founder, this fell from the sky before his very eyes."

"He instructed us to give it to a true dragon person."

"Now, we unanimously decide to give it to you."

Another thing falling from the sky?

The sky drops Divine Pearls, and also broken nails?

Just as he was about to reach for it, Chen Jing, who hadn’t gone far, suddenly sensed the anomaly in the Nascent Soul.

He turned his head to see the nail, and exclaimed excitedly, "Soul Awakening Divine Nail!"

"How could it be the Soul Awakening Divine Nail? This can open the Nine Apertures..."

He quickly shut his mouth, leaping back in excitement, "Does our Green Cloud Sect have such an item?"

"Why didn’t you say so earlier?"

"Master Feng, did you say you wanted to give this nail to the true dragon in the sect?"

"Isn’t it tailor-made for me?"

This is the divine nail that can open the Nine Apertures Nascent Soul.

After reaching the Eight Orifices, trying to open another one is impossible with ordinary Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or Panaceas.

Unless it’s a Sixth Grade Spirit Pill.

Otherwise, it would take at least ten years, or even a lifetime, to remain stuck at the Eight Apertures Nascent Soul, unable to open the last aperture.

And eight hundred years ago, a mysterious nine-colored rain fell in the Central Earth World.

The raindrops were precisely the Soul Awakening Divine Nails before our eyes.

Overnight, many Nine Aperture Nascent Souls appeared.

My master, the True Word Venerable, opened the Nine Apertures ten years ago, thanks to the fortune of acquiring a Soul Awakening Divine Nail.

Over the years, Chen Jing has also been searching for the Soul Awakening Divine Nail, preparing for the future Nine Aperture Nascent Soul.

However, after eight hundred years, the Soul Awakening Divine Nails have become extremely rare.

Even if there are some, they are in the hands of extremely powerful forces.

But he never dreamed that the Green Cloud Sect, which he looked down upon, actually had half of a Soul Awakening Divine Nail?

Although it’s only half, with good luck, there’s still a chance to open the Nine Apertures.

Moreover, with even better luck, if one finds the lower half, it would definitely open the Nine Apertures!

Master Feng?

Hearing this way of addressing Master Feng, from Elder Feng to Master, everyone inwardly sneered.

Now he calls them master once he’s seen the benefits!

Fearing their entanglement before, now he actively acknowledges these poor elders when he senses benefits.

Qin Wangchuan cautiously stepped back to Jiang Fan’s side, saying coldly, "Sorry, this is for our Green Cloud Sect disciples."

"Chen Jing, since you have already apprenticed under the True Word Venerable, asking for this item is unbecoming of your identity, right?"

Liu Wuchen felt satisfied inside.

This shameless person, weren’t you just scorning them earlier?

Now you wish to ask them for something?

Immediately, he said indifferently, "Chen Jing, if this item is given to you, and the True Word Venerable finds out, he might misunderstand that you have unclear ties with the Green Cloud Sect, which wouldn’t be good for you."

"We won’t make things difficult for you."

Chen Jing felt regret in his heart.

Had he known that the Green Cloud Sect possessed such a treasure, he wouldn’t have been so distant before.

Seeing that everyone else in the Green Cloud Sect was rejecting him, he could only turn to the one who had shown concern for him, Feng Guchan.

"Master Feng, this disciple truly needs this nail."

"Considering my hardships in Taicang State, please, help disciple."

Feng Guchan remained silent.

If Chen Jing hadn’t called him "Elder Feng" earlier, he might have softened and changed his decision.

But now, he’s utterly disillusioned.

Seeing how Jiang Fan generously gifted seven precious Nascent Soul One-Strike Jade Tokens, compared to the few bottles of Low Grade Dust Heart Pill from Chen Jing,

Even if confused, he could never betray Jiang Fan to favor this heartless Chen Jing.

"Chen Jing, you exaggerated. I don’t deserve to be called your master."

"Moreover, this is the decision of the Supreme Elders. How could one Elder decide?"

"Don’t make things difficult for me."

Hearing this, everyone was relieved.

They were indeed worried that Feng Guchan might relent and get involved heedlessly.

Seizing the opportunity, Qin Wangchuan quickly stuffed the Soul Awakening Divine Nail into Jiang Fan’s arms.

Jiang Fan has space storage devices; with spells, he could prevent Chen Jing from snatching it.

Being polite, Jiang Fan immediately stored it into the Heavenly Thunder Stone.

Chen Jing became anxious.

Turning his hopes to Jiang Fan, he said, "Junior Brother Jiang, this item is of no use to you."

"Give it to Senior Brother, and I owe you a favor."

Jiang Fan felt puzzled.

Does the True Word Venerable choose disciples without considering character?

Why would he choose Chen Jing as a disciple?

Also, his talent in the Martial Path doesn’t seem top-notch, right?

Twenty-eight years old, Second-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, indeed respectable on the continent.

But in Taicang State, it’s not the top tier.

And only three in the Divinity Transformation realm and one Bodhisattva.

No matter how you look at it, Chen Jing doesn’t qualify to be a Divinity Transformation disciple, right?

Does Chen Jing possess something that he hadn’t noticed?

Thinking so, Jiang Fan firmly refused, "Sorry, Chen Jing."

"I’m neither your Junior Brother nor do I wish to owe you a favor."

"Besides, this item is useful to me."

He discreetly released his realm.

Hmm?

Chen Jing’s face changed dramatically, incredulous, "Second-stage Nascent Soul?"

"When...did you break through to the Second-stage Nascent Soul?"

Immediately, he recalled the dreadful Infinite Blood Tribulation, gasping, "Was it you yesterday?"

Jiang Fan nodded.

Chen Jing stared at Jiang Fan, his eyes filled with strong unwillingness.

The Green Cloud Sect producing someone like him was already a miracle.

How could it also produce an existence of the Infinite Blood Tribulation?

Recalling how his master once said he couldn’t match Jiang Fan, anger surged in his heart, he said:

"Let’s have a battle!"

"If I lose, I’ll agree to one condition."

"If you lose, the Soul Awakening Divine Nail is mine!"

"Don’t refuse; you have no choice!"

He waved his hand, and the palm power, akin to the might of a Four Apertures Nascent Soul, split the Demon Emperor Hall in two!

Jiang Fan frowned deeply.

He increasingly sensed the abnormality in Chen Jing.

Both in the Nascent Soul Realm, they’ve been through challenges, yet what sort of mindset is this?

Moreover, vaguely, his spirit seemed off.

A bit...mad?