"When the sect needs me, I should work hard to contribute to the sect."
Shi Tie, who was sitting below Yuan Zhengfeng, said, "It's good that you have such intentions, but the sect is very clear about rewards and punishments. We will not mistreat every disciple who has contributed."
Yan Zhaoge bowed, "Thank you, Grand Master, thank you, eldest apprentice-uncle."
Yuan Zhengfeng said, "We can talk about the specific reward later. Now, let's talk about something more important."
The old man's gaze focused slightly as he looked at Yan Zhaoge, "This old man heard Yan Di mention that you, Zhaoge, have set your sights on Infinite Boundless Mountain's Cloud Portent Mountain?"
Cloud Portent Mountain was located in the east of the Mountain Domain, rather far from Infinite Boundless Mountain. However, it had always been highly regarded by Infinite Boundless Mountain.
Cloud Portent Mountain produced a precious mineral called Giant Spirit Magnetite.
In the entire Eight Extremities World, only Infinite Boundless Mountain and Cloud Portent Mountain produced this item.
Infinite Boundless Mountain's core inner Qi cultivation technique was known as the Giant Spirit Profound Art, and was renowned alongside Broad Creed Mountain's Clear Qi Profound Art and the Sacred Sun Clan's Great Sun True Qi.
The connection between the Giant Spirit Profound Art and the Giant Spirit Magnetite was not a simple coincidence.
The Gargantuan Profound Art's might was enormous, and its strength was ferocious and vigorous to the extreme, but the difficulty of cultivating it was also extremely high.
In the past, the founder of Infinite Boundless Mountain had inadvertently discovered Giant Spirit Magnetite in Infinite Boundless Mountain, which was beneficial to his cultivation of the Giant Spirit Profound Art. Thus, he had occupied this mountain, later establishing his own sect there, establishing the earliest foundation of Infinite Boundless Mountain.
However, as time passed, Infinite Boundless Mountain's Giant Spirit Magnetite reserves gradually dried up.
Fortunately, there was also Cloud Portent Mountain in the Mountain Domain that produced this treasure.
Now, however, Infinite Boundless Mountain's supply of Giant Spirit Magnetite had already been completely cut off, while Cloud Portent Mountain's ore reserves were also growing lesser and lesser, looking like they were about to be completely eaten up.
Without the Giant Spirit Profound Stone, a martial artist could still cultivate the Giant Spirit Profound Art, but the difficulty of cultivation would be much greater, and the cultivation speed would also be slower.
This matter became one of Infinite Boundless Mountain's greatest worries.
All these years, while searching for new Giant Spirit Magnetite veins, Infinite Boundless Mountain had also gathered their experts to improve the Giant Spirit Profound Art.
He had gained nothing from the former, and although he had made some progress in the latter, it was limited.
Therefore, hearing that Yan Zhaoge had set his sights on Cloud Portent Mountain, Yuan Zhengfeng and the others immediately became interested.
Yan Zhaoge's expression turned serious, "I still can't say for sure. I'll have to go to Cloud Portent Mountain to take a look first before I can come to a conclusion. However, that place is indeed an opportunity."
Pausing for a moment, Yan Zhaoge looked first at Yuan Zhengfeng, then at the others, "Not able to squeeze the Sacred Sun Clan out of this Extreme Yin Bout?"
Regarding Yan Zhaoge's question, Yuan Zhengfeng and the others did not think much of it as some praise even appeared within their gazes.
Fang Zhun said, "I originally wanted to join hands with the other Sacred Grounds, keeping the Sacred Sun Clan's Maiden of Extreme Yin out of this Bout."
"However, neither Turbid Wave Pavilion nor Infinite Boundless Mountain have expressed their stance, so we can only drop the matter."
"The Sacred Sun Clan's Maiden of Extreme Yin will still be participating in the upcoming Extreme Yin Bout."
Yan Zhaoge nodded slightly.
Within Infinite Boundless Mountain, there had actually always been a great divergence of opinion.
The Sacred Ground of the Mountain Domain seemed to be waiting for a good price, enjoying the benefits of both the Heavenly Water Alliance of Broad Creed Mountain and Jade Sea City as well as the Thunderfire Alliance of the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall.
However, they themselves had never given up on developing and expanding, leading the way.
To expand and develop, there had to be a focus and a direction. In terms of the geographical position of the Mountain Domain, north and west were all desolate.
Therefore, they could either head east and clash with the Heavenly Thunder Hall, or head south and clash with Broad Creed Mountain.
To them, an overly powerful Sacred Sun Clan or an overly powerful Broad Creed Mountain were both things that they would not be happy to see.
As for whether they should be friendly with Broad Creed Mountain or the Sacred Sun Clan, Infinite Boundless Mountain had always been debating internally.
Yan Zhaoge said solemnly, "This disciple has researched ancient texts, and found that whether it is the Giant Spirit Profound Art or the Giant Spirit Magnetite, they are both things that existed before the Great Calamity."
"In a while, this disciple will head to the Mountain Domain's Cloud Portent Mountain to investigate; perhaps there will be some gains."
In the third Extreme Yin Bout, if the Extreme Yin Crown fell into the hands of the Sacred Sun Clan, to Broad Creed Mountain, being able to pull Infinite Boundless Mountain over to their side would be extremely important.
As for whether they would raise a tiger to drive a wolf away, causing Infinite Boundless Mountain to grow to become a threat, Yan Zhaoge wasn't too worried, as he already had a plan in mind.
To Yuan Zhengfeng's left, an old woman said slowly, "After all, you killed Pan Botai's grandson, and also played an important role in the war of the Eastern Tang this time. The Sacred Sun Clan will very likely have their eyes on you."
"While the Sacred Sun Clan suffered a huge loss this time, it is not hard for them to assassinate a Martial Scholar."
"It would still be fine in the Heaven Domain, but if you go to the Mountain Domain, it might not be safe. As for the matter of Cloud Portent Mountain's Giant Spirit Magnetite, can't someone else go in your place?"
Yan Zhaoge smiled, saying, "Many thanks for senior apprentice-grandaunt's concern, but this will have to depend on the various Seniors here. If the Sacred Sun Clan is stupid enough to fall into a trap twice in a row, we'll just leave the people who have come this time completely behind?"
That old woman raised her brows, "Set up another ambush? At such a young age, do you really think that you have an immortal body? "
Fang Zhun said, "At the very least, before they obtain the Extreme Yin Crown, the Sacred Sun Clan will not act rashly. They will indeed have to worry about our clan setting up another ambush for them."
"Even if the Sacred Sun Clan obtains the Extreme Yin Crown, with Infinite Boundless Mountain's intentions unclear, they will also not act rashly in the Mountain Domain. Otherwise, it would be equivalent to pushing Infinite Boundless Mountain towards us."
"What is truly a threat is if Huang Guanglie improves a step further after emerging from seclusion this time, that will be when the Sacred Sun Clan's true counterattack."
Fang Zhun's voice was slightly heavy, "At that time, I'm afraid that it will be an even more intense battle, perhaps even an all-out war."
"Therefore, it is even more necessary now to prepare for a rainy day, to increase our clan's chances of victory."
Yuan Zhengfeng said, "Beating the Sacred Sun Clan painfully this time is to make our subsequent actions more convenient, not to instead be even more overcautious and indecisive."
"Zhaoge, if you want to go to the Mountain Domain, that's fine. However, for safety reasons, you cannot go alone."
Yan Zhaoge nodded, "Grand Master, I understand."
Yuan Zhengfeng smiled, "Alright, let's talk about some things that Zhaoge would like to hear."
He looked at Shi Tie, who nodded, "In the middle and late stages of the war of the Eastern Tang, Zhaoge, you first saw through the Sacred Sun Clan's plans, even being willing to take a huge risk, drawing the enemy into a trap."
Shi Tie swivelled his head to look at Yan Di, "This time, when we attacked the Fire Domain, a portion of the spoils of war was yours. You can go ask junior apprentice-brother Yan for it later."
Yan Di laughed, "We haven't even reached the Fire Domain yet, and this kid is already thinking about it."
Yuan Zhengfeng and the others all laughed, while Yan Zhaoge chuckled, not speaking.
Shi Tie continued, "And before this, you successively saved the life of the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, Zhao Shicheng, as well as helping him wrest back control over Jingyang City's formation, ensuring that the Eastern Tang did not fall. Thus, you are worthy of the clan's reward."
"Afterwards, you even trapped the Ghost Hatchet Elder Han Sheng, making an important contribution in dealing with the Decimating Abyss Organisation."
"These three merit points, the clan's original intention was actually to simply reward you with a spirit artifact." Shi Tie looked at Yan Zhaoge, "However, you currently already have at least two spirit artifacts, and Yan Xu's assets are also up to you to handle. You do not lack spirit artifacts, instead having an excess of them."
Martial Scholars were unable to unleash the full power of spirit artifacts. Just controlling one was already very impressive, and even if they had more, they would only be used as backup, as it would be very difficult to control them all at once.
It was like how back in the Spirit Wind Canyon, Yan Zhaoge had only used the Radiant Sun Wheel, with the Jade Dragon Sword actually acting as the core of the formation.
Shi Tie said, "Therefore, the clan has decided to reward you with a Qilin Spring Baptism!"
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