hotmtlnovel Chapter 174 Suggestions
Chapter 174 Suggestions
"It's not worth it."
Alkaid felt his Primordial Spirit vibrate in a tearing manner under the successive bombardment of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder and had to stop.
He had already endured eight strikes of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder tempering.
Although if he had desperately held on, he might have been able to withstand nine, ten, twelve, or even fifteen strikes of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder but...
It was too dangerous.
The Purple Cloud Divine Thunder that might fall in the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer wasn't limited to just one or two at a time.
When Yin and Yang clashed, anything could happen.
Once three or four Purple Cloud Divine Thunders struck at the same time...
He wouldn't be able to withstand it.
His Primordial Spirit would likely be torn apart directly by the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder.
So...
"To delve deeper for a few more times of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder tempering... it's not worth it anymore."
He had always been a cautious person.
At that moment, his Primordial Spirit gradually moved towards the edge of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer.
As he was about to leave the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer, Xu Kong's Primordial Spirit finally caught up.
When he saw Alkaid's Primordial Spirit surrounded by purple light, seemingly heavily injured but significantly more solid and stable, he couldn't help but show joy: "Alkaid, did you succeed!? Your Primordial Spirit... actually withstood the tempering of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder!?"
"It was sheer luck,"
Alkaid responded.
At the same time, he noticed the imminent "resonance" effect of the Divine Thunders due to both Primordial Spirit Cultivators entering the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer and quickly said: "Elder Xu Kong is also crossing the tribulation? Then I shall take my leave..."
Every Primordial Spirit Cultivator entering the thunder layer would form a thundercloud under the clash of Yin and Yang, and two closely situated Primordial Spirit Cultivators might even cause the thunderclouds to merge, forming an even fiercer thunderstorm.
Therefore, even if they wanted to delve deep into a certain part of the cloud layer, Primordial Spirit Cultivators would keep far away from each other.
"This surprise today... was too frightening... Remember to keep it secret when you get back! Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and the others will cooperate with you!"
Xu Kong quickly instructed.
Alkaid instantly understood Xu Kong's intention.
He also guessed that this was probably the will of Sect Master Zhao Siliang.
This indeed matched his low-key approach while still showing some performance.
"Understood."
After responding, he rapidly plummeted towards the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunder Layer.
After meeting up with Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and others in the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunder Layer, several of their Primordial Spirits, under the protection of Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivators like Zhao He, directly descended towards Dragon Majestic City.
...
The Primordial Spirit returns to the body.
Alkaid did not immediately interact with others outside but quietly felt the changes within himself.
As for outside matters...
On the way back, he had already spoken with Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and others, and they would take care of it.
Publicly, it was proclaimed that he had passed through a Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations in one go, but during the attempt of the Thirty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, an accident occurred, leading to an incredibly startling formation of thunderclouds, comparable to the Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations.
Internally, it was recorded as confidential documentation—he had passed the Thirty-nine Heavenly Tribulations on his first attempt and was heavily injured during the Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations.
Immediately under the severe injury, he sought help from the sect, resulting in the scene of Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and others coming to the rescue.
Both explanations were logical.
They belonged to entities hoped to reach even higher realms; under normal circumstances, they would not be deployed into combat.
Likewise, a Fifth Rank cultivator who had built an Immortal Foundation was as significant as a Patrol Heaven Warship.
"The sixth layer of the Primordial Spirit Realm is a bit special, with Heavenly Palace Cultivators who are unified with their artifacts not included in the count. However, my Taiyuan Divine Refining Art has the concept of 'Yang Divine.' Could it possibly give rise to what's called a Sixth Rank?"
After clarifying his current position, Alkaid gathered back his divine sense released six thousand li away.
Having reached the realm of Primordial Spirit, he needed to hasten to elevate to the Star Lord Realm as well.
At the same time, he had to start preparing to form his unique swarm combat system.
Next, he would just wait for the Sect to approve the magical treasure refining plan.
...
Alkaid didn't have to wait too long.
A month after restoring his primordial spirit state, the Deputy Sect Master of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, who was also the Head of the Artifact Refining Hall, Xu Quexing, the Deputy Sect Master and Head of the Logistics Hall, Liang Qiu, as well as the Grandmaster of Artifact Refining, Dong Liu, accompanied by Zhao Siliang, arrived at Dragon Majestic City.
Seeing Alkaid, Xu Quexing immediately strode forward, enthusiastically shaking his hand, "Chief Alkaid, I've long admired your reputation. On behalf of everyone from the Nine Cauldrons Sect, I thank you for your contributions to the Sect during this time and for saving the billions of people in the Nine Heavens Domain."
"Saving others is also saving oneself; it is what I should do."
Alkaid responded.
"Originally, the Sect Master was supposed to come here in person, but... we are currently breaking through the blockade of the Limitless Star Palace while they are preoccupied, and there are many tasks to address. The Sect Master cannot leave, so I had to come here myself..."
"I understand."
Alkaid nodded.
Although the Limitless Star Palace's Patrol Heaven fleet had retreated, the situation for the Nine Cauldrons Sect was still not very good.
The East Sea Archipelago had been completely lost, and the Ten Thousand Mountains had been abandoned by compulsion.
As the Sect Master, Li Qingshan was certainly overwhelmed.
After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Xu Quexing gradually moved to the main topic, "Considering the special circumstances of Chief Alkaid, regarding your future development, we have three suggestions for Chief Alkaid. Of course, if Chief Alkaid has any ideas, you are welcome to put them forward. Whatever we can do, the Nine Cauldrons Sect will definitely strive to assist."
"Please speak."
Alkaid nodded.
"First is what I have mentioned before, we want you to go to Red City, try taking command of that ordered Patrol Heaven Warship. We have already selected the crew, including thirty-six elite Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivators, twenty-four Technique Cultivators, and twelve Primordial Spirit Cultivators, along with three thousand high-rank cultivators to assist in various positions."
As Xu Quexing spoke, he introduced the second suggestion, "There is an intention to establish a special courtyard similar to the Sword Execution Courtyard based on your talents, providing one hundred slots for Great Cultivators. Chief Alkaid, you can review and specify your needs, and if you need to increase or decrease numbers, Chief Alkaid has the authority to do so, as long as it can maximize your talents."
"A counterpart to the Sword Execution Courtyard."
Alkaid was somewhat surprised.
The Sword Execution Courtyard is the strongest institute directly governed by the Sect Master of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
Its members are equipped with the most advanced magical treasures and flying swords, with more than half of them being Fourth Rank Great Cultivators.
In addition, the right combination of personnel and seamless cooperation in battle formations made their combat power strong enough to challenge the Limitless Star Palace's Patrol Heaven Warship.
"The third, related to the Purple Cloud Type 13 Flying Sword you submitted, according to Grandmaster Dong Liu from the Sect, has this flying sword reached the Third Generation level?"
As Xu Quexing said this, his voice trembled slightly.
"Yes, it has."
Alkaid nodded.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Siliang, who had evidently not been aware of this news, involuntarily gasped.
A Third Generation Treasure-Level Flying Sword!
In the entire Cangwu Realm, the sects capable of refining such treasures can be counted on two hands.
This is a world-class advanced level.
"Thus, our third suggestion is that the Nine Cauldrons Sect will fund you to significantly expand the Purple Cloud Courtyard and fully produce the Purple Cloud Type 13 Flying Sword," Xu Quexing stated emphatically. "At that time, Grandmaster Dong Liu's team will join you, and moreover, if the data of the Purple Cloud Type 13 is indeed as outstanding as you provided, more grandmaster teams will come to assist you in your forging. In addition, the sect will spare no effort to provide you with a large number of orders, even if it means bankrupting ourselves, to swiftly arm the Sword Cultivators of the Campaign Hall."