The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 188 - 163: The Second Dao Ancestor (Part 2)
Even something many players disdain, like [Physique], is tied to the HP bar, making it quite crucial.
Besides, Chu Huaixu always suspected that the lottery wheel was just for show.
"Ignoring the Spiritual Embryo Attribute, if any other attribute falls behind, the probability of drawing it increases."
With this thought, he drew again and indeed got [Gathering Spirit] once more.
"Damn it, stupid system! If you dare give me Gathering Spirit three times!" Chu Huaixu cursed aloud as he drew again.
In the end, the pointer landed on [Physique] again.
"Great, that’s satisfying." Chu Huaixu felt his physical strength enhancing, his face blooming with a satisfied smile.
Just then, he distinctly sensed a call from the Medicine Cauldron.
It surprisingly was actively "calling out" for hunger.
This was an unusual phenomenon.
Although it was Chu Huaixu’s lifebound object, he and the Cauldron usually weren’t all that familiar...
In comparison, the Heart Sword felt more like his lifebound artifact spirit.
[Dao Generating One] never actively communicated any emotions or information, and it just kept silently refining pills like a big mute.
But if Chu Huaixu engaged it, it would always call out "hungry."
Today’s active request for "food" was the first.
"Could it be because the consumption was too great in the East Continent competition?"
"Or are there other reasons?"
Chu Huaixu flooded his Divine Sense into the Black Bead and immediately saw the peculiar changes.
"It’s still continuously refining those blue-black gases?"
"Could it end up actually refining something for me?" He was shocked.
Initially, Chu Huaixu thought the Medicine Cauldron would refine away the blue-black sinister currents.
But looking at it now, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
At this point, he didn’t dare mess around and cursed out his Medicine Cauldron fiercely.
"I just earned 2 points for Gathering Spirit, and I didn’t expect to use them on you first."
He immediately poured his Spiritual Power!
Chu Huaixu didn’t know what these blue-black currents were, and when he used [Information Detection], all he got were questions.
But this stuff was too bizarre and had a strange devouring ability, it had to be handled with care.
After being infused with spiritual energy, the Medicine Cauldron immediately calmed down.
It resumed refining the currents.
"This thing might delay my alchemy." Some unscrupulous capitalist murmured helplessly.
"I’ll wait and see what ends up being refined."
...
...
Overnight, Chu Huaixu’s name spread throughout the East Continent.
Even though it was just a First Realm competition, as soon as he was crowned "East Continent Champion," the perception transformed instantly.
Moreover, in a few days he’ll face the Western Continent’s Heir of Prince Rui, essentially representing the entire East Continent.
The explicit and covert struggles between the East and West Continent have a long history.
He was laden with expectations.
Early in the morning, after finishing breakfast, Chu Huaixu headed to the Treasure Pavilion with Han Shuangjiang.
As the third place winner in the East Continent competition, she could obtain a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, a Fifth Level Middle Grade Spirit Pill, and choose a Second Realm Technique from the Library Pavilion of her liking.
Along the way, the two reached an agreement, which was to not rush to exchange the Spirit Pill.
Since they were low-tier cultivators, many spirit pills couldn’t be utilized properly.
Better to wait until they could assess their own needs.
Today, their primary goal was to choose a Magical Treasure.
Due to their outstanding performances in the East Continent competition, people couldn’t stop greeting them along the way.
Many were concerned about Chu Huaixu’s injury.
Near the Treasure Pavilion, Chu Huaixu asked, "Do you have something to tell me? You’ve been hesitating a lot."
"You should pick a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact that you like; let it be my way of paying off a debt." Han Shuangjiang said earnestly.
"I don’t want it." Chu Huaixu directly refused and quickened his pace towards the Treasure Pavilion.
"Why?" the puzzled Big Ice Cube asked.
"So silly, figure it out yourself!" the Dead Fox retorted.
Han Shuangjiang furrowed her brows, lightly pressed her lips, completely baffled at his intention.
"How could he call me dumb?"
Upon entering the Treasure Pavilion, they enjoyed VIP treatment.
The Inner Sect Senior Sister responsible brought two small booklets with Magical Treasures they could choose from.
As Chu Huaixu flipped through them, a flash of surprise quickly passed through his eyes.
"There are actually items from Hidden Spirit Mountain inside!"
"Just not many, only a few items."
An image appeared in his mind, quickly turning the pages.
Soon enough, he found it.
That was a Jade Pendant he and Xu Ziqing hesitated over during their mountain trek.
A Body Refining Divine Artifact!
A rare Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact specifically crafted for body refiners, of utmost scarcity.
Chu Huaixu reviewed the Treasure Manual thoroughly but felt this item was most suitable.
"This is it!"
Han Shuangjiang chose a Cloud Robe.
She’d always admired the Magical Treasure level robes Chu Huaixu and Xu Ziqing now had.
Young ladies, after all, wouldn’t resist pretty clothes.
The Inner Sect Senior Sister said, "Junior Brother Chu, Junior Sister Han, I’ll handle registration and report the approval process."
"These two Spiritual Artifacts will soon be delivered to you."
"Thank you, Senior Sister," the two replied.
....
....
At night, Chu Huaixu plunged his Divine Sense into the Black Bead only to see it still refining the blue-black gases.
He went a step further and actively injected more Spiritual Power.
Upon finishing, he received a transmission.
"Chu Huaixu, come out." Li Chunsong stood outside the bamboo hut, calling him.
Chu Huaixu quickly went out and greeted, "Disciple greets the Sixth Elder."
"Between us, when no other’s around, don’t stand on ceremony thereafter." The Dead Gambler, winning lately, was exceptionally kind.
Besides, the young lad before him bested Xu Ziqing and the Daoist Ancestor Sword; who could argue he fetched the wrong person from the mountain?
"Hmm? Did I fetch wrong?"
"I feel like I fetched the right one!"
Li Chunsong’s apprehensive mood evaporated instantly!
Feeling his earlier punishment with Junior Martial Uncle at the Law Enforcement Hall was pointless.
Sure Junior Martial Uncle needed some whipping, but why should I!
I damn well deserve accolades!
The Daoist Six Elders’ inflated ego recently trails only Chu Yinyin’s.
"Could Sixth Elder tell me what’s the matter this night?" Chu Huaixu asked.
"Come with me, everyone’s waiting at Wenda Peak," the Dead Gambler replied.
"Alright."
The two headed towards Wenda Peak Hall.
Chu Huaixu always suspected hidden matters behind the East and West Continent rivalry.
The system had directly marked it as [Main Quest].
He felt today could uncover some clues.
Upon entering the hall, he found it quite occupied.
The Daoist Sect leaders were present, excluding Shen Man, including Junior Uncle Ancestor Jiang Zhi.
They probably held a meeting before.
"Disciple greets Sect Leader, Junior Uncle Ancestor, and Elders." Chu Huaixu busied himself with formalities.
"Rise." Xiang Yan used the gentlest voice possible, though it challenged him.
He faced the young man, asked, satisfying some curiosity and laying groundwork:
"Chu Huaixu, witnessing the Bronze Sword’s power, did you think you’d win?"
The black-robed young disciple in the hall’s center answered earnestly, "I did."
"The sword oppressed by the Dao Ancestor for a millennium."
"I practiced the Daoist Ancestor Technique and stumbled upon the Daoist Ancestor Sword Scabbard from Hidden Spirit Mountain."
"I boldly thought, perhaps..."
Chu Huaixu paused briefly before continuing:
"If the Dao Ancestor could, I could as well."
...
(ps: Second update, asking for monthly votes~)
