Devour

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner flew over the lush forest, left Goumeng Mountain, and entered the Canxing Kingdom to search for a while. He found the headless corpse king's body full of holes. After being stunned for a moment, he crushed a sound transmission note and fired a special flare into the air.

"The Remnant Corpse King was killed. Who could do that? We found a head of a Yin spirit for it, but it was useless."

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner was deeply shocked. He threw away Qi Jifen's head and turned to look in the direction of Gou Meng Mountain. He pondered and said, "Could it be that he finally made a move? But this corpse king was transformed from the corpse of the first generation leader of the Weapon Sect. It took thousands of years for him to condense his inner elixir. Although he is not as powerful as he was when he was alive, he is enough to look down on the continent. He really has the heart to do it."

In the distance, a red afterimage flashed in the woods, and a middle-aged woman in red came running over. She was the owner of the Red Jade Flag.

When the leader of the Yellow Jade Flag first saw him, the leader of the Red Jade Flag stopped and looked him up and down, feeling doubtful.

The leader of the Huangyu Banner said bluntly: "Don't doubt it, it's me, Lu Duanyi."

The Red Jade Banner Master smiled and said, "Almost no one remembers this name. You are undoubtedly the Yellow Jade Banner Master. You have changed your appearance and are more handsome than before."

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner took out a vial of blood and warned: "The precious blood is here, great things will be accomplished, go and unite with Qingyu, and quickly destroy the Sword Sect. His healing secret technique can heal serious injuries by himself, don't waste time on self-torture."

The Red Jade Banner Master took the blood bottle and asked, "Shouldn't the Weapon Sect only have one Sky Patrolling Spirit Boat?"

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner informed him of the information he had obtained: "It is rumored that there is only one ship, but the Qi Sect has obtained funding from the seven major sacred temples to secretly build a brand new Sky Patrolling Spiritual Boat. The storage location is secret, and no one would have thought it was hidden there."

The Red Jade Banner Master looked at the remains of the corpse king and asked in confusion, "The mission is completed. Why don't you leave the Weapon Sect?"

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner still had something he couldn't let go of, and said, "The Corpse King's inner elixir is invaluable, and it may have fallen into the hands of someone from the Weapon Sect. With my current status, no one would suspect me. If I can find it, I will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort in the future."

The Red Jade Banner Master turned and left, leaving behind a message: "It is not easy for someone from the Weapon Sect to support the Legion, so don't delay the important matter."

The leader of the Huangyu Banner grinned and said, "Don't worry."

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It is late at night and everything should be asleep, but the top of Sanxian Valley is full of beautiful scenery, with rain and clouds blowing away.

Cheng Bai embraced the beauty and said affectionately: "Forever and ever, I only wish to be with you for the rest of my life."

He gently stroked Ningxiang's white arm, where there was a fresh wound that had just healed.

Ningxiang pulled her arm back, tied up her long hair, straightened her clothes, and whispered, "I want to go back. Juan wants me to accompany her tonight."

Cheng Bai stood at the top of the mountain and looked down at the valley, which was brightly lit and crowded with people. It was destined to be a restless night.

Ningxiang saw that something had happened to the Qi Sect, and that they must have discovered that the treasure pavilion had been robbed, so she asked, "Should we tell the Qi Sect about this?"

Cheng Bai thought for a moment and said, "Someone in the Weapon Sect may be colluding with the Disaster Legion. If we act rashly, we will alert the enemy. You and I should not make it public for now. We will see the situation tomorrow."

It just so happened that the Overlord Spear fell into the hands of the master of the Yellow Jade Flag, so he could just snatch it. The situation was in his favor, so he might as well maximize the fisherman's harvest.

He took out several Heaven-Replenishing Divine Power Pills and Soul-Nourishing Pills from his treasure bag, stuffed them into his lover's hands, and told her, "The continent has been plagued by disasters recently. Improve your strength when you have the chance. These elixirs are the most useful. Take good care of yourself and wait for me to marry you."

Ningxiang put away the elixir and said with a bright smile: "Don't forget what we said tonight, Dabai, I'll wait for you."

Cheng Bai teleported Ningxiang back to the room and sent her out.

The treasure house of Qi Zong was robbed, and two Bai Lian Tang disciples and two treasure house disciples were killed. The elder counted all the treasures and found that the Overlord Spear was stolen.

The leader of the Qi Sect was shocked and angry, and the next day he summoned everyone to the main hall to discuss important matters.

The hall was antique, bright and solemn. Guan Wanlan sat in the hall with a sullen face. Many guests were also gathered here. Everyone knew about the chaos of last night.

Fang Wanzhan apologized repeatedly: "Palace Master Guan, please calm down. Our sect will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."

Zhuang Tailai smiled and said, "We counted the people in the valley. Tie Baohan left without saying goodbye and has not been heard from since. He is the most suspicious."

Tong Feng said hurriedly: "This Tie Baohan, the Hunter Guild is still tracking him down. We treated him with great courtesy, but he had evil ambitions and killed our disciples of the Weapon Sect and stole our Weapon Sect's treasure house. He has low character and is extremely despicable."

Shen Ya said in a serious tone: "The incident happened suddenly, and we cannot draw a conclusion whether it was done by Tie Baohan. In the past tens of thousands of years, such a big thing has never happened in the Weapon Sect. It is enough to shock the righteous knights on the mainland. You must handle this matter with caution."

Fang Wanzhan gave the order in a clear voice: "We will withhold Tie Baohan's deposit for the Giant Kite Hammer, Crystal Core, and other materials until he comes forward to explain."

Cheng Bai knew in his heart that if Tie Baohan did not come forward, it would be tantamount to tacit consent, and the case would become a cold case.

Guan Wanlan raised his eyebrows and said, "Sect Master Fang, we have an agreement. The Weapon Sect cannot just give up and let it go."

How could the Lord of Tianshu Palace get away with it by shirking responsibility? The treasure was received at the Qizong site, and if it was lost during the period, he would naturally bear joint liability.

Fang Wanzhan said proudly: "Palace Master Guan, please give our sect some time to investigate this matter. If there is no result, the lost black gold and crystal core will be replenished by the Qi Sect. After a maximum delay of one year, Palace Master Guan's Overlord Spear will be forged as promised and sent to the Tianshu Holy Temple."

This statement is smooth and reasonable. Qi Zong is willing to take responsibility and find a way to supplement the materials even if the originals cannot be found. He asked for a grace period and there is no room for reprimand.

Guan Wanlan thought about it for a moment and was about to nod in agreement.

Qi Jifen stood up and said loudly: "This is not appropriate."

Cheng Bai and Ning Xiang looked at each other secretly. The real Saint Son of Medicine Sect was already dead. The Qi Jifen in front of them was actually the master of the Yellow Jade Banner in disguise. Seeing that the situation was about to calm down, he came out to oppose it. No one knew what his intention was.

Shen Ya looked at the leader of the Yellow Jade Banner and asked in surprise, "Brother Qi, what do you think?"

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner said with reason, "Palace Master Guan's Overlord Spear Skills are world-renowned. How could he not use a weapon for a year? Besides, he can't stay in the Three Sages Valley all year round. The Weapon Sect has no evidence, so it's better to use the treasure as collateral with Palace Master Guan. After a year, no matter if the thief is found and recovered, or the treasure is replaced by natural materials and earth treasures, the treasure can be exchanged when the Overlord Spear is delivered to Palace Master Guan. This is reasonable."

The thief cried "stop thief" and pretended to be a good guy. It was very smart. Cheng Bai admired him very much.

Guan Wanlan and Shen Ya heard this and nodded secretly, which touched my heart.

Fang Wanzhan's face turned ugly when he heard this. He laughed softly and said, "Don't you all trust the ten thousand year reputation of the Weapon Sect?"

The leader of the yellow jade flag waved the Ghost King Fan and said eloquently, "No, it's because of the ten thousand year reputation of the Weapon Sect. How can it be abandoned because of thieves? This move shows the broad-mindedness of the Weapon Sect. It is mortgaged in the hands of Palace Master Guan. What is the reputation of the Tianshu Holy Temple? Don't you trust Palace Master Guan?"

Fang Wanzhan pondered in his heart, and this made sense. Could it be that the Weapon Sect lacked a treasure as collateral? All the heroes and heroes were here, so he didn't want to lose face. He nodded and said, "Palace Master Guan, please go with me to the treasure pavilion later to choose a weapon that suits you and use it first. One year later, when the Overlord Spear is delivered to your house, the Weapon Sect will take it back."

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner took the opportunity to say, “The Overlord Spear is extraordinary. If Sect Master Fang has a thousand-year-old inner elixir and mortgages it with the Heavenly Desolate Sword, it will have enough weight.”

Fang Wanzhan hurriedly shook his head and said, "Only monsters above the Heavenly Realm and human immortals with profound cultivation can produce inner elixirs, which are so rare. Although the Weapon Sect has many treasures, it does not have this item. The Tianhuang Sword is the treasure of our Weapon Sect and cannot be handed over to others. Palace Master Guan is not practicing swordsmanship. Please feel free to choose other treasures. Any weapon that suits you will be enough for the time being."

The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner was secretly shocked when he tried to test him: "He actually said no. Who got the Corpse King's inner elixir? He couldn't be pretending, could he?"

Cheng Bai thought to himself, "The leader of the Yellow Jade Banner concealed his identity and returned with the goal of obtaining the inner elixir and the Heavenly Sword? He was very aggressive in his conversation, but Sect Leader Fang took the overall situation into consideration and handled the matter properly. He doesn't seem like someone who would go along with the crowd."

Guan Wanlan was already quite satisfied with the attitude of Qi Sect, and praised: "Sect Master Fang has a far-sighted vision and extraordinary courage. This is the best way to deal with it."

Since the parties involved have agreed, others have nothing to say.

After agreeing on the details, Fang Wanzhan took Guan Wanlan to the Treasure Pavilion to select the Wind-Chasing Spear. This spear was the best treasure of its kind in the Weapon Sect's collection, made of Feiying Steel and inlaid with two Storm Demon Eagle crystal cores. It was a top-grade product with extraordinary power.

Fang Wanzhan was very graceful. He handed the Wind-Chasing Spear to Guan Wanlan in front of the heroes, and acted calmly, as if he didn't care at all.

After both sides exchanged polite words, the Lord of Tianshu Palace said goodbye and led the thirty-six riders back to Tianshu City.

Cheng Bai saw it all, assessed the situation, and came up with a plan in his mind: "He can't just sit there and do nothing. Now is the time to fill the vacancy, and it's also my chance."

Fang Wanzhan returned to the master's meditation room, furious, secretly annoyed: "What a thief, what a good Tie Baohan, what a good Tianshu Temple, how many years did it take to accumulate 225 kilograms of black gold? The Overlord Spear is probably gone. The Wind Chaser Spear will be considered a gift to him. Since he is willing to mortgage it, it can be mortgaged forever. This order is a huge loss."

A disciple outside the sect came to report: "Thunder Blade King Chengbai wants to see you."

Fang Wanzhan was in an irritable mood and wanted to say no, but then he changed his mind and said, "He is a big customer. He might need something. This can make up for the loss. Let him in."

Cheng Bai came to visit and bowed, saying, "Master Fang, I have been away from your teachings for a long time, and I miss you so much."

Fang Wanzhan carefully looked at Cheng Bai and was surprised to see that he seemed to be in harmony with all things in nature. He said bluntly, "I've seen you in a new light since we last met in the Exiled Immortal River. Your skills have greatly improved."

Cheng Bai stated his purpose: "I came here in the hope that the Sect Master would teach me the method of refining weapons."

Fang Wanzhan pondered for a moment and asked, "I heard that you are the disciple of the master of Yuheng Stone Palace?"

The Thunder Blade King has made great achievements in his travels across the continent and has become quite famous. His master is highly respected by the world, so how could the Weapon Sect not know this?

Cheng Bai said frankly: "I am considered a registered disciple."

He had indeed not even entered the outer gate of the temple. The master and the apprentice had chatted twice in total, and it was purely in name only. So far, the only two people who could be considered as Shi Ziyu's direct descendants in the Yuheng Temple were He Lipang and Geng Ci.

Fang Wanzhan nodded and asked Cheng Bai to sit down: "If you are not someone else's direct disciple, I can also accept you as a registered disciple."

Qiongqi Continent has very strict requirements on the master-disciple relationship. Without the master's consent, the direct disciple cannot worship another person as a master. However, the registered disciples are often taught by the teacher after the teacher has paid the tuition fee. The master-disciple relationship is not as good as that of the outer disciples, which is much simpler and more convenient.

Fang Wanzhan patiently persuaded him: "That day by the Exiled Immortal River, I taught you some basic knowledge. Your aptitude is not bad, but the art of refining is extensive and profound, easy to learn but difficult to master. It is hard to practice in the valley, and it is not easy to join the sect. How about 20,000 taels of gold for one year's tuition?"

The tuition fee is really expensive. There is indeed a difference between registered disciples and direct disciples. Registered disciples need to make donations of money, while direct disciples have to be ordered around. It is not easy.

Cheng Bai thought about it and said, "Okay."

Fang Wanzhan continued to take advantage of the situation: "You need to collect 225 kilograms of black gold within one year before you can graduate. Otherwise, you need to renew your studies for another year. How do you think?"

Cheng Bai was expecting this, thinking, "The vacancy of the Overlord Spear will fall on me. But it also shows that the Weapon Sect was really tricked. Even if the Disaster Legion has an insider in the Weapon Sect, it must be someone else."

He thought for a moment and decided that this rich financial sponsor's position was acceptable, so he said, "Okay."

Fang Wanzhan was secretly delighted: "He has profound skills. He is the best choice to go to the Fire Lake to mine the black gold. The Overlord Spear is a sure thing."

The new master and apprentice each had their own needs and hit it off immediately.

Fang Wanzhan collected the tuition fees, briefly explained the cultural history of the Qi Sect, and familiarized himself with each hall.

The ancient strongman Gu Canxing founded a country on the Qiongqi Continent, called Jianxuan Country. Gu Canxing was a great hero of his generation, and there were often disputes when he was alive. After his death, Jianxuan Country fell apart, and the country's fortune was short-lived, gradually becoming a ruin, and the world also called it Canxing Country.

When the country went from prosperity to decline, it split into two sects. The Weapon Sect moved north to Sanxian Valley, and the Sword Sect moved far to Jianya, north of Yuheng City, taking their elites with them. In line with the principle of innovation without forgetting the roots, both sides still regarded Gu Canxing as the first generation of the sect leader.

Today, the seven branch altars of the Qi Sect are distributed in seven large cities. The main altar of the Sanxian Valley is the backbone, which is divided into five inner halls, including the Law Enforcement Hall, the Transmission Hall, the Hundred Refining Hall, the Treasure Pavilion, and the Guest House.

Fang Wanzhan finished his brief speech and stood up happily, saying, "My dear disciple, first let's refine the three essential tools for miners: the chisel, the pickaxe, and the shovel."

Cheng Bai followed Fang Wanzhan and started working, starting as a miner.

When he met Chi Zhongming, Fang Wanzhan instructed: "Cheng Bai is registered as my disciple. Strictly speaking, I started teaching him when we met in the Exiled Immortal River, a few days before Chi Zhongming became my disciple. Currently, I only have the two of you disciples. Cheng Bai, please be my senior brother."

The ranking of disciples in a weapon sect is usually based on the order in which they join the sect. Some sects also rank disciples based on their age, but the final decision is mainly made by the master.

Whenever a sect recruits disciples, outer disciples are not as good as inner disciples. Among the inner disciples, only a few are directly taught by the master and are regarded as the pillars of the sect, also known as direct disciples.

The registered disciples were very special. In most cases, their status and qualifications might not be as good as those of the outer disciples. But Cheng Bai's situation was different. He had extraordinary skills and was entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

After careful consideration, Fang Wanzhan felt that it should not be taken lightly, so he made special arrangements.

Chi Zhongming bowed and said, "Brother Cheng, thank you for your kindness."

Cheng Bai became the eldest senior brother and was secretly happy, concentrating on learning skills.

In the next two days, I had to exchange gifts and get to know the various hall masters, familiarize myself with the casting equipment, learn the simple processes, and most importantly, learn how to forge a miner's three-piece suit using black iron.