Chapter 854 The Whereabouts of the Phoenix Spirit
Chapter 854: Chapter 854: The Whereabouts of the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch Chapter 854: Chapter 854: The Whereabouts of the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch What results you achieved in the Battle Spirit Temple would determine the rewards you could receive.
Fang Lin and Long Zhiming, one had broken the record and the other had matched the records of old, both delivering astonishing performances. Therefore, the rewards they would receive were naturally extraordinary.
“You two may choose,” Elder Huang said, gaze fixed on Fang Lin and Long Zhiming.
“May I ask the Elder, how do we choose?” Fang Lin inquired.
Elder Huang explained, “The rewards come in several types: treasures, pills, rare materials, and cultivation resources.”
Upon hearing this, Fang Lin tentatively asked, “Is it possible to take a little of each?”
At that, Elder Huang glared, his beard almost standing on end with irritation, and Long Zhiming’s expression twitched, looking straight ahead as if he didn’t know Fang Lin.
“At such a young age, you are already so greedy; this is not good,” Elder Huang scolded.
Fang Lin gave an awkward smile, “Please forgive me, Elder. I come from poverty and have grown scared of it.”
Elder Huang ignored Fang Lin’s bluster and continued, “You may choose two of the types I just mentioned, and I will provide you with the corresponding rewards. As for which two to choose, that will be your own decision to make.”
Upon hearing this, both Fang Lin and Long Zhiming fell silent, thoughtful. Considering they could only pick two types of rewards, they indeed needed to deliberate carefully.
Then, Long Zhiming spoke first, “I need treasures and rare materials.”
This choice came as no surprise to either Fang Lin or Elder Huang. Given Long Zhiming’s family wealth, he scarcely lacked for anything, so whatever he chose would not be unexpected.
Of course, he wouldn’t choose pills. The Long Family was renowned as the foremost in the Alchemy Tao, and heaven knows how profound the Long Family’s alchemy heritage ran; there was simply no need to select pills as a reward.
Elder Huang nodded, produced a Nine Palace Bag, and handed it to Long Zhiming.
“And you?” Elder Huang turned to Fang Lin.
Fang Lin had also made up his mind and immediately responded, “I need rare materials and cultivation resources.”
He paused briefly, then added, “I have one more small request.”
Elder Huang’s brows furrowed slightly, “What request?”
Fang Lin clasped his hands together, “I hope to select a rare material as my reward myself.”
“What are you plotting now, boy?” Elder Huang asked, somewhat puzzled.
Fang Lin smiled, “I just really need that specific rare material and hope Elder Huang can grant me this favor.”
After pondering for a while, Elder Huang asked, “Then tell me, which rare material do you need? If it’s feasible, I could agree to your request.”
Fang Lin immediately replied, “Thank you, Elder. The material I need is the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch.”
Upon hearing that it was the Phoenix Jade Spirit Branch, Elder Huang’s expression changed instantly, and Long Zhiming, who had not yet walked away, also showed a look of surprise, turning to glance at Fang Lin.
“Fang Lin, do you realize how rare and precious the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch is to ask for it outright?” Elder Huang said, somewhat angrily.
Fang Lin gave a wry smile, “I am well aware of the rarity and value of the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch; it’s just that I really need it, hence my bold request.”
Elder Huang shook his head, “The Pill Alliance indeed possesses a Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch, but this item is too precious to be given as a reward, and I do not have the authority to tamper with such a rare material. Best you put that thought out of your mind.”
Fang Lin sighed upon hearing this, realizing the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch was not going to be easy to obtain. The rarity of this item was such that even in Fang Lin’s former era, it was exceedingly rare, let alone in the contemporary age when the treasures of heaven and earth were gradually withering away.
However, although he couldn’t get the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch for the time being, he had at least found news of its existence. The Pill Alliance had this item.
After hesitating for a moment, Fang Lin asked again, “Then may I ask the Elder, how can I obtain the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch from the Pill Alliance?”
Elder Huang looked at Fang Lin with a peculiar expression, “Is this item truly so important to you?”
Fang Lin nodded, replying earnestly, “Extremely important, I hope the Elder can give me some guidance.”
Elder Huang pondered for a moment before responding, “The Pill Alliance indeed possesses the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch, but it won’t be given out as a reward. Instead, it is kept in the secret vault of the Pill Alliance. Even Elders can’t enter the secret vault at will, so I advise you to give up this idea.”
Although Fang Lin felt somewhat disheartened upon hearing this, he had not truly given up. Now that he knew the Pill Alliance had the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch, Fang Lin had to find a way to get it.
After all, the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch was the most important heaven-and-earth treasure for refining the Nirvana Pill. Without it, it was impossible to concoct the Nirvana Pill.
Even with Fang Lin’s abilities, he could think of other items that could substitute for it, but those few alternatives were not so easy to find either, and were even rarer than the Phoenix Jade Spirit Branch.
“Alright, this is your reward. Take good care of it.” Seeing that Fang Lin had nothing more to say, Elder Huang thought he had abandoned the idea of obtaining the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch and handed him a Nine Palace Bag.
Fang Lin accepted the Nine Palace Bag, while others present revealed looks of envy.
“Elder, may I be allowed to cultivate alone?” Fang Lin said, holding the Nine Palace Bag.
Elder Huang looked at Fang Lin and showed a slight smile, “Indeed, it looks like it’s time for a breakthrough. You can cultivate alone in the annex.”
He then led Fang Lin to a sparsely populated annex.
“Here, you can cultivate undisturbed. However, you can only cultivate in this place for two months at most. After two months, others will have passed through the Battle Spirit Temple, and the final hall of the Wuji Battle Temple will be opened,” Elder Huang said.
Fang Lin’s curiosity was piqued, “The final hall of the Wuji Battle Temple?”
Elder Huang chuckled, “In two months’ time, you will know. Focus on cultivating here. If you manage to break through to the Spirit Vein level, you’ll be able to gain even more in that final hall.”
Having said that, Elder Huang left.
The doors of the hall closed tightly, and Fang Lin sat cross-legged in the center of the great hall, opening the newly acquired Nine Palace Bag.
Inside the Nine Palace Bag, there were only two items—rewards that Fang Lin had received for passing through the Battle Spirit Temple.
“What is this…” Fang Lin looked inside and immediately showed a hint of surprise.
Within the Nine Palace Bag, there was actually a Dharma Stone.
The so-called Dharma Stone was a slab of stone about the height of a person, with the imprint of a figure seated in meditation.
This stone was ordinary in appearance, but the presence of this imprint immediately made it extraordinary.
The Dharma impression was left by ancient powerhouses who practiced next to this slab of stone for years on end, allowing their own Dharma impression to be engraved within it.
For a Dharma impression to be embedded in a stone and remain for many years without fading indicated the individual who left it was undoubtedly a formidable figure from a bygone era.
Fang Lin felt secretly thrilled. He hadn’t expected to obtain such an item for cultivation; it was a significant acquisition.