King of Creation
Ultimately, Ye Zhen cleared the remaining payment with a Jade Talisman that contained the spiritual power secret technique called Ice Fiend Qi.
Why use the spiritual power secret technique Ice Fiend Qi to settle the remaining payment? Ye Zhen had given this careful consideration.
The formidable power of Ice Fiend Qi was unquestionable, but while it seemed Ye Zhen cultivated Ice Fiend Qi with ease, it was extremely difficult for others.
Just having a Jade Talisman with the cultivation method of Ice Fiend Qi didn’t guarantee successful cultivation, the most crucial aspect was possessing a certain amount of Ice Spirit Crystals.
Originally, Ye Zhen had effortlessly obtained over a hundred Ice Spirit Crystals in the Cold Pool of Black Water Legacy Mansion, but he had inquired with Sect Leader Guo Qijing about the Ice Spirit Crystals.
Incredibly rare!
Every attribute spiritual crystal was immensely valuable and exceedingly difficult to obtain.
For a top national sect like Qiyun Sect, the attribute spiritual crystals in its collection were limited to one type, and the number definitely wouldn’t exceed a hundred.
After claiming ownership of the War Soul Blood Flag, Ye Zhen gifted the Ice Fiend Qi spiritual power Jade Talisman to the sect as a contribution.
Spiritual power secret techniques were very popular, and according to Sect Leader Guo Qijing, almost all the elders had reviewed the Ice Fiend Qi technique Ye Zhen had contributed, but so far, not a single one had mastered it, not even the sect leader Guo Qijing himself.
The only reason was the lack of Ice Spirit Crystals!
It was also from that moment on that Ye Zhen realized just how precious the Ice Spirit Crystals he obtained from Black Water Legacy Mansion really were.
At the same time, it also made Ye Zhen more curious as to why, despite Han Shi being of a higher cultivation level than himself, he couldn’t withstand the cold of the Cold Pool, while Ye Zhen didn’t feel much coldness at all?
What exactly was going on with that mysterious old turtle by the Cold Pool?
It was precisely because the attribute spiritual crystals were so valuable that Ye Zhen decided to use the Ice Fiend Qi Secret Manual Jade Talisman to make the payment, rather than using a few Ice Spirit Crystals.
In some sense, the Ice Fiend Qi Secret Manual without Ice Spirit Crystals was basically a trap.
Of course, Heavenly Treasure Auction House was very shrewd as well, pointing out the key flaw of the Ice Fiend Qi Secret Manual—the Ice Spirit Crystals.
In the end, Heavenly Treasure Auction House acquired Ye Zhen’s Ice Fiend Qi spiritual secret technique for seventy thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals.
According to the appraisers of Heavenly Treasure Auction House, if one could find three to five Ice Spirit Crystals and auction them together with the Ice Fiend Qi, it could potentially fetch a sky-high price. Several hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals would be a conservative estimate.
Unfortunately, Ice Spirit Crystals were too rare. Even for an auction house like theirs, where myriad treasures congregated, Ice Spirit Crystals had not appeared up to this date.
It was also fortunate that Ye Zhen was the one who sold this Ice Fiend Qi Secret Manual. Aside from settling the account, he also exchanged it for ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals and over a million taels of gold on hand; otherwise, Ye Zhen would have been penniless.
Of course, even if he were penniless, having this Profound Yang Sword at hand was worth it!
"Young Hero Zheng, take care!"
"Please rest assured, Young Hero Zheng. Our small establishment opens its doors for business, focusing solely on profits and nothing else! In the future, we hope Young Hero Zheng will continue to support our business."
At the entrance of Heavenly Treasure Auction House, the middle-aged scholar spoke with a face full of respect, and his words were spoken slowly, allowing Ye Zhen to hear them clearly.
Ye Zhen’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately understood the middle-aged scholar’s meaning.
It seemed that the scholar had discerned something from the storage ring and Low Grade Artifact that Ye Zhen had sold, especially since Ye Zhen’s storage ring contained many items obtained from slaying disciples of Sword Origin Sect.
"That would be for the best!"
As Ye Zhen stepped out of the entrance of Heavenly Treasure Auction House, Hai Luoshuang was sitting in a carriage, lifting the curtain to look at Ye Zhen with a gaze full of curiosity.
Hai Luoshuang found it hard to imagine how a teenager around eighteen or nineteen years old like Ye Zhen could settle such a huge amount. Even the scions of the royal family and noble families might not have the means like Ye Zhen.
"First, let me congratulate Young Hero Zheng on winning the treasure sword. With this Profound Yang Sword to assist you, you will surely be even more formidable!" Inside the carriage, Hai Luoshuang congratulated Ye Zhen with a chuckling smile.
"Martial artists contend with the heavens, with people, and with time. Having the Profound Yang Sword to assist me will indeed make my Martial Arts journey somewhat easier!"
Hai Luoshuang’s expression became slightly stunned; Ye Zhen’s response had taken her by surprise. Most people would politely respond with modesty when receiving such congratulatory words, but Ye Zhen’s answer was unique.
Hai Luoshuang seemed to discover something different about Ye Zhen compared to other martial artists.
"Although Young Hero Zheng has obtained the Profound Yang Sword, there is something I must remind you: be very cautious with that old man, Yine Kainian, who competed with you during the auction."
"I’ve already met him face to face. Is there something special about this Yine Kainian?"
"Yine Kainian is vindictive and known for his extremely cruel methods of killing. Furthermore, he is as cunning as a fox! Since Young Hero Zheng has snatched the treasure he coveted, you must be extremely careful." Hai Luoshuang said.
Ye Zhen nodded very solemnly. In fact, when they faced each other in the auction house, Ye Zhen had already taken note. Even without Hai Luoshuang’s reminder, Ye Zhen would have been very cautious.
"Hehe, Young Hero Zheng need not be so tense. At least within Three Elements City and the area within a three-hundred-mile radius around it, Yine Kainian wouldn’t dare make a move. If Young Hero Zheng stays a few more days in Three Elements City before leaving, then Yine Kainian certainly wouldn’t dare linger here, and the danger will naturally be eliminated," Hai Luoshuang explained.
This made Ye Zhen somewhat curious, "Why is that?"
"This is related to Yine Kainian’s identity. He is an outcast of Sword Origin Sect!"
"An outcast? Such things are quite common in Great Sects."
"But what if someone murdered ten female disciples from the Sword Origin Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen was also startle.
"What’s even more deadly is that one of those Sword Origin Sect’s female disciples is the niece of Sect Leader Yu Ruhai from the Sword Origin Sect."
At that, Ye Zhen was truly shocked. Yine Kainian’s audacity was too great.
"Because of this, not only did the Sword Origin Sect send out experts to kill Yine Kainian, but they also issued a secret bounty for his head. However, decades have passed, and the number of Sword Origin Sect disciples killed by Yine Kainian keeps rising. He even severely injured a Sect Elder. Yet, Yine Kainian is still alive and well, his cultivation rising ever higher. He even made a notorious name for himself with the Blood Fox Sword. In the early years, the mere mention of the Blood Fox Sword was enough to stop babies from crying in the Sword Origin Nation!" Hai Luoshuang said.
"However, even the brazen Yine Kainian with his Blood Fox Sword wouldn’t dare show his face publicly in Three Elements City, the capital of the Sword Origin Empire, let alone take action. And with his habits, he’s likely already left the city by now.
So, if he wants to target you, it will be after he leaves the city, at least three hundred miles out. If you stay for a dozen or so days, he won’t be able to do anything to you," she added.
"Thank you for the warning, Master Hai," Ye Zhen said.
Ye Zhen had met Yine Kainian face to face, and the cultivation that burst forth in that instant was extremely astonishing.
Ye Zhen estimated that, at the very least, Yine Kainian’s cultivation was at the Spirit Transformation Fifth Realm, if not peaking at the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage Peak.
What was most astonishing, though, was that effortlessly controlled Sword Gang, which could be both solid and intangible.
After careful consideration, Ye Zhen came up with his own plan.
However, the Red Broken Sword could not be kept for a long time. The various colored broken swords bursting from the Spirit Sword Grave Mountain contain Sword Dao that will slowly dissipate over time, finally degrading into useless White Broken Swords.
With the warm introduction from Hai Luoshuang, Ye Zhen checked into an inn that was said to be owned by Stars Tower.
Half a month later, inside the courtyard where Ye Zhen resided.
An astonishing Sword Momentum spread like a tide, elusive and faint, but anyone stepping within its range would probably change color in terror.
The moment the Sword Momentum spread, the buzzing mosquitoes within Ye Zhen’s courtyard fell to the ground, and the several large rats in the corners froze instantly, motionless on the floor.
Even the geckos in the corner and a flower snake in the soil by the door froze their gaze, filled with boundless fear.
In the room, a smile suddenly appeared on Ye Zhen’s face.
"I never expected this Sword Heart Enlightenment to have such a benefit. I’ve never even noticed the little snake in the garden by the door before!"
Once Ye Zhen entered the state of Sword Heart Enlightenment, every detail within a hundred meters was clear to him. Even the creatures underground were within Ye Zhen’s perceptive range of Sword Heart Enlightenment.
Such a state meant that everything around him was under his control and perception, which would be incredibly powerful during combat!
Regrettably, perhaps because the Vital Vein Forging Divine Ability was incomplete, the state of Sword Heart Enlightenment was not something Ye Zhen could enter whenever he wished.
During the half-month, Ye Zhen had been nearly incessantly meditating on the Sword Dao contained within the eight Red Broken Swords.
The Sword Dao within the eight Red Broken Swords did not disappoint Ye Zhen!
It allowed Ye Zhen to successfully enhance his Vital Vein Forging Divine Ability, Sword Heart Enlightenment, from sixty percent to sixty-five percent complete. Though he had only completed an additional five percent, it was immensely significant.
The Sword Gang, control over Sword Moves, and understanding had all become sharper. These were all general improvements and not too conspicuous.
The most noticeable change was Ye Zhen’s probability of entering the state of Sword Heart Enlightenment!
When the First Sword Vein was less than fifty percent complete, no matter how many times Ye Zhen stimulated it, he would never enter the state of Sword Heart Enlightenment that had directly intimidated Dong Xuan.
When the First Sword Vein was sixty percent complete, an average of two out of ten activations would bring him into that state.
Now, with sixty-five percent completion, he had a thirty percent chance to enter Sword Heart Enlightenment on ten attempts.
A thirty percent chance sometimes could be enough to gamble on luck!
"Half a month has passed; it’s time to leave. That Blood Fox Sword Yine Kainian is probably either already impatient or has left. If I’m careful when I travel, I should be able to avoid him," Ye Zhen thought.
If Ye Zhen was to leave, he naturally had to inform Master Hai Luoshuang of Stars Tower; otherwise, it would be impolite.
"Master Hai, thank you for your hospitality over these past days. Due to my schedule, I must leave!" Ye Zhen said.
"If Young Hero Zheng insists on leaving, I won’t stop you. However, I have a small gift for Young Hero Zheng," Hai Luoshuang said.
"This..."
Instinctively, Ye Zhen wanted to refuse. The kindness he owed Hai Luoshuang was growing, and he soon might find it difficult to not join Stars Tower.
However, it seemed Hai Luoshuang had anticipated Ye Zhen’s thoughts.

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