Xue Qianqiu's eyes flickered with confidence. "My comprehension of the Dao of Qianqiu has deepened after traversing through the sands of time. As long as I obtain the Heaven Measuring Ruler and Shi Sheng's corpse, I should be able to resolve the knot in my heart and achieve a breakthrough!
"Oh? That's great! Although the Thousand Autumns Dao is only a branch of the Dao of Time, it's not weaker than the Dao of Sword and the Dao of Space. Once I break through, the Firmament Sect will truly dominate the world. Huang Quan and the others won't be able to resist us! "
Saint Lingxiao said excitedly.
He knew how important his junior brother was. As long as he broke through, he would definitely be the strongest person in the Firmament Sect, second only to his teacher.
Even he would not be a match for him.
"If that's the case, we have to get the Heaven Measuring Ruler …"
Saint Lingxiao frowned after his excitement.
Xue Qianqiu nodded.
Su Yin had beaten him to it, and he had even been stripped of his clothes twice. This had left a shadow in his heart. If he could successfully get Shi Sheng's remains this time, he would be able to break through in one fell swoop!
"Based on my observations, the Heaven Measuring Ruler is hidden at least five hundred miles away from the ground. With our current strength, we can't sneak in at all unless we have nine Firmament Pearls!"
Saint Lingxiao said.
Xue Qianqiu fell silent. After a moment of thought, he suddenly said, "Since we can't sneak in, senior brother, do you think there's any way we can fish out the Heaven Measuring Ruler?"
"Fish?" Saint Lingxiao frowned. "A treasure like the Heaven Measuring Ruler has long lost its desire. Unless we can take out Yang Xuan's remains, it'll be very difficult!"
The intelligence of a Saint Weapon was not inferior to that of a human. It would be easy to see through it if one wanted to fish it out. The chances of it taking the bait were extremely low, unless there was something irresistible, such as Shi Sheng's remains.
"That's not necessarily true …"
Xue Qianqiu smiled and said, "It's inevitable that Shi Sheng's remains will be able to fish it out. However … since the Heaven Measuring Ruler can easily hide in the lava, it means that it likes things that are hot. If we have a fire-attribute treasure, can we lure it out?"
"This …" Saint Lingxiao was taken aback. "It's possible, but at the level of the Heaven Measuring Ruler, ordinary items are useless. Even if it's not a Saint item, it has to surpass the Supreme Immortal item in order to be attractive …"
In order for a Saint artifact to be upgraded, it would require extraordinary treasures. In fact, even a pinnacle Immortal artifact wouldn't mean much at all.
There weren't many Supreme Grade Immortal Artifacts in the entire Immortal World, let alone a fire-attributed one.
"I don't know if this will do!"
With a light smile, Xue Qianqiu flicked his wrist, and a round orb floated into the air. It was much smaller than the Firmament Pearl, roughly the size of a dragon's eye. It was translucent, and as soon as it appeared, it immediately burst into flames, illuminating the surroundings.
"This is … the Sun True Fire Pill? Senior Brother Golden Crow only has three in total. He actually gave you one? "Saint Ling Xiao was in disbelief.
The Sun Primordial Fire Pill was a peerless magic treasure that Senior Brother Golden Crow had refined with his own Primordial Fire. Although it had not reached the level of a Sacred Artifact, it was not far from it.
It could be considered a quasi-Saint artifact!
For Junior Brother Golden Crow to be able to take out a treasure of this level … Senior Brother Golden Crow sure treated him well!
"I helped Senior Brother Golden Crow with something, and he gave me one of it. He intends to combine it with other materials to forge a Primordial Fire Pill after he becomes a Celestial Saint!"
Xue Qianqiu explained.
"What is it that he would give this to you? Could it be …" Saint Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment before a thought came to his mind.
"Indeed!" Xue Qianqiu nodded.
"That's great! With this, Senior Brother Golden Crow will surely be able to overcome that bottleneck!" Saint Ling Xiao nodded in agitation.
The improvement of his fellow disciples meant that the Firmament Lineage would have more say in the Firmament Lineage. This was beneficial to him as well.
Saint Ling Xiao continued. "The Sun Primordial Fire Pill was refined by Senior Brother Golden Crow using the Sun Primordial Fire. Every single one of them took at least five thousand years to refine. It's one thing for it to be powerful, but more importantly, the Sun Primordial Fire can illuminate all living beings, allowing it to fuse with all artifacts.
With the sun hanging high in the sky, the Sun Primordial Fire illuminated all living beings. Thus, the Sun Primordial Fire Pill refined using the Sun Primordial Fire Pill was extremely nourishing to all living beings.
In fact, there were even some cultivators who wished to consume the Sun Primordial Fire Pill to achieve a breakthrough.
With the Sun Primordial Fire Pill as bait, it would be difficult for the Heaven Measure to reject it.
"However, the other party is hiding in the depths of the earth's core. It's as if it's cultivating in seclusion. How do I make it know that the Sun Primordial Fire Pill is here? Furthermore, once it's lured out, what kind of means do I have to use to keep it here? "
Saint Ling Xiao frowned.
Even the fragrance of wine was afraid of the deep end.
The Sun Primordial Fire Pill was too far away from the other party. As long as the other party did not notice it, it would be pointless to 'lure' it out.
"Senior Brother Golden Crow, you don't have to worry about that. I already have an idea!"
Xue Qianqiu said with a smile as he tapped his finger forward.
The Firmament Pearl immediately dived into the lava to conceal itself. Even Spiritual Perception could not detect it.
"With this, as long as the Heaven Measure dares to come out, it won't be able to leave!"
While the Firmament Pearl could not compare to the Heaven Measure Ruler, it was more than enough to suppress the other party with the help of Senior Ling Xiao, Sage Liu Yun, and himself.
After doing all that, Xue Qianqiu sat down on the ground. With a thought, his soul flew out and dived into the Sun Primordial Fire Pill.
The next moment, the Sun Primordial Fire Pill trembled slightly, and an aura similar to Zhang Xuan's emanated from it.
"The lava is incomparably hot, such that even pinnacle Immortal artifacts are unable to enter it. However … the Sun Primordial Fire Pill is different. It's forged using the Sun Primordial Fire, so no matter how hot it is, it won't be damaged in the slightest. Even if my soul can't reach the core, it shouldn't be too difficult for the other party to sense it!"
Xue Qianqiu's voice sounded from the Sun Primordial Fire Pill.
Saint Ling Xiao nodded in agreement.
As expected of Zhang Xuan's junior, his reaction was indeed fast. Cultivators might not be able to enter the lava, but the Sun Primordial Fire Pill could! In any case, he was trying to lure the other party out. As long as the other party could sense his aura, he would be able to escape immediately. He did not believe that the Heaven Measure Ruler would not take the bait.
"Senior Ling Xiao, Sage Liu Yun, the two of you stay here and make preparations. At the same time, make sure to protect my body …"
After saying those words, Xue Qianqiu controlled the Sun Primordial Fire Pill and flew straight into the lava.
Upon coming into contact with the lava, not only did the Sun Primordial Fire Pill not melt like the other Immortal artifacts, it even emanated a blinding light reminiscent of the sun.
Weng!
The lava parted to form a passageway, and 'sou!', the Sun Primordial Fire Pill dived into it, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
"Incredible …" Sage Liu Yun praised.
He knew that Xue Qianqiu had many good items in his possession, but he did not think that Xue Qianqiu would have such a powerful treasure as well. If only he had taken it out back then, he would not have been stripped of his clothes and exposed his weakness …
"Of course!" Saint Ling Xiao remarked. "As long as there is sufficient spiritual energy in the Sun Primordial Fire Pill, it will be able to release a steady stream of primordial fire. If placed in a small world, it will be a complete sun, and the radiance it emanates will be able to nourish all living beings and give birth to countless lives!"
"A complete sun?" This was the first time Sage Liu Yun had heard of such a thing, and he could not believe his ears.
Saint Ling Xiao nodded. "Indeed. Let's put it this way. If Senior Ling Xiao were to give it to me, I would definitely be able to push for a breakthrough to Saint within a hundred years!"
"This …"
Sage Liu Yun was taken aback.
The difference between Saints was like a chasm. Even a True Saint would find it difficult to make a breakthrough without thousands or even tens of thousands of years of cultivation. To be able to do so within a hundred years … The effects of the Sun Primordial Fire Pill were simply too great!
"As expected of Xue Qianqiu's Child of Destiny …" Sage Liu Yun could not help but exclaim.
Only a Child of Destiny would be able to obtain treasures of the Firmament Pearl and the Sun Primordial Fire Pill so easily. From the looks of it, he would be able to obtain the Heaven Measuring Ruler as well.
With this Saint-tier artifact, he would be able to achieve a breakthrough to Saint, and no one would be able to stop him anymore.
…
"Is this thing really that effective?"
Su Yin, who was hiding by the side, could not believe his ears when he heard the conversation between the two of them.
"It's even more effective than this!"
Weapon Saint Li Chong 'er said. "After being cooped up in a room for too long, ordinary people would want to walk under the sun to get rid of the cold. While cultivators won't do that, if they don't see the sun all year round, they won't be able to comprehend the laws of the world. This Sun Primordial Fire Pill gathers the Sun Primordial Fire. It's warm but not hot, and if a cultivator consumes it, they will be able to refine their internal organs and cells. The Sanctification of the Physical Body that Yang Xuan spoke of might just become a reality! "
"Sanctification of the Physical Body?" Su Yin was stunned.
If that was the case, the importance of this pill would be even greater than that of a Saint-tier artifact.
"Indeed! Your body contains the power of dragons and phoenixes, and you have come into contact with the bloodlines of the Black Tortoise and Qilin. On top of that, your Xiantian Constitution is already powerful.
Yang Xuan interjected.
Yang Xuan's understanding of cultivation could be said to be the best in the world. Since he dared to make such a claim, there must be some basis behind it.
"Let's see if I can find an opportunity to snatch this pill over …" Su Yin's eyes burned with passion.
He was Xue Qianqiu's enemy, so he did not feel the slightest bit of guilt or burden. Instead, he felt excited.
…
In the lava, Xue Qianqiu controlled the Sun Primordial Fire Pill to swiftly descend.
Previously, he had been unable to reach the depths of the lava despite exerting his full strength, but at this moment, with the help of the Sun Primordial Fire Pill, he was able to easily reach the depths of the lava. In fact, after absorbing the earth flames, the Sun Primordial Fire Pill had become even more dazzling and powerful!
"Su Yin, just you wait until I obtain the Heaven Measuring Ruler and Shi Sheng's remains. That will be the day you die!"
Xue Qianqiu harrumphed coldly.
No matter what, he had to kill that Su Yin!
The speed at which the Sun Primordial Fire Pill was descending was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, it had already crossed two hundred li, three hundred li …
"What an incredible treasure!"
Just as the Sun Primordial Fire Pill was about fifty li away from the Heaven Measuring Ruler, a loud rumble suddenly echoed from the depths of the lava.
"I've been discovered!"
Knowing that it was the Heaven Measuring Ruler, Xue Qianqiu turned around and flew upward in agitation.
As soon as he began flying, he felt an incomparably powerful surge of energy rushing up from below. The surrounding space immediately froze, as if flowing water.
"Humph!"
Knowing that such a situation would occur, Xue Qianqiu did not panic. Instead, a grim look appeared on his face. A surge of the power of laws burst forth from the Sun Primordial Fire Pill, and the small pill began to spin wildly. In the blink of an eye, it had surpassed the limits of time and escaped from the sealed space.
"Hmm?"
A doubtful voice sounded. The Heaven Measuring Ruler was surprised by the speed at which the Sun Primordial Fire Pill escaped.
Hong long!
The depths of the lava began to churn, and an object that resembled a ruler or a sword flew out from the lava. In the blink of an eye, it had traversed a distance of a hundred li and struck down on the fleeing Sun Primordial Fire Pill.
Not expecting the other party to be so fast, Xue Qianqiu narrowed his eyes in astonishment. He quickly controlled the Sun Primordial Fire Pill to leap through space once more.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler chased after it relentlessly.
One chased after the other.
The fifty li gap between them gradually narrowed.
Just as the Heaven Measuring Ruler was about to catch up to the Sun Primordial Fire Pill, the Sun Primordial Fire Pill abruptly leaped out of the lava and landed in Xue Qianqiu's palm.
Hu!
The Heaven Measuring Ruler materialized into a middle-aged man with the appearance of a private tutor. He glanced at the trio before him with a nonchalant smile. "I was wondering why such a powerful artifact would appear all of a sudden. It turns out that the three of you were trying to bait me out …"
"Since you've come out, don't even think about leaving!"
Xue Qianqiu placed the Sun Primordial Fire Pill into his storage ring and chuckled softly.
The middle-aged man burst into laughter. "With just the three of you?"
As a Saint-tier artifact, while it was unable to wield its full prowess due to the lack of a master, it was still not something that a grade-3 cultivator, a grade-1 cultivator, and a Half-Saint cultivator could covet.
"It might be a little difficult for the three of us, but what if we add him into the mix?"
Xue Qianqiu bellowed. The Firmament Pearl, which was hidden in the lava, suddenly floated into the air. In an instant, it morphed into something reminiscent of a bubble, sealing the middle-aged man within.
"Do it!"
The three experts made their moves simultaneously.
A powerful surge of energy gushed into the Firmament Pearl like a torrential downpour. Light swirled around the Firmament Pearl, and space trembled. It seemed like they were intending to seal the Saint-tier artifact within.
"Firmament Pearl? You are from the Firmament Pearl? "
The middle-aged man did not pay too much attention to the Firmament Pearl, but upon seeing that he was trapped within the bubble, his complexion immediately turned awful. With a cold bellow, his silhouette morphed back into an artifact that resembled a ruler or a sword, and he slashed it down on the Firmament Pearl.
Boom!
The bubble formed by the Firmament Pearl jolted violently. The powerful impact caused cracks to appear all around it. However, the bubble did not burst.
Xue Qianqiu and the other two immediately bled from the corners of their mouths.
"How powerful!"
Despite being injured, Xue Qianqiu did not panic. On the contrary, he was overjoyed.
Even though he had not reached True Saint yet, his means were on par with ordinary True Saints. On top of that, Senior Lingxiao was a grade-3 True Saint, and there was Sage Liu Yun as well …
Even with the help of the Firmament Pearl, the three of them were still unable to trap the other party. This fellow was probably even more fearsome than the rumors made him out to be!
If he could obtain the Firmament Pearl and assimilate it, his cultivation would surely soar. If he were to meet Su Yin again, he would be able to slaughter the latter easily!
…
While Xue Qianqiu was still in a state of agitation, Su Yin, who was hiding behind the boulder, suddenly stood up. He had thought that he would have to wait until he reached grade-3 True Saint before he could connect with the Firmament Pearl. Who could have thought that Xue Qianqiu would be the one to draw it out?
What a good person!
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