I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Return to Deep Blue, Long-Awaited Affection

Han Zhan returned to Deep Blue City on a transport ship.

On the transport ship, besides him, there were also many other Spirit Contract Masters and contracted spirits returning home.

Everyone was happily chatting, fully relaxing their tired bodies and minds, enjoying the joy of victory after the battle.

From time to time, they would cast their eyes towards Han Zhan, sitting at the end—the youngest recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, who destroyed most of the serpent tide, prevented the young serpents from joining the main force, and made an outstanding contribution to the victory on the frontline battlefield.

It was Wei Qing and Lin Jingxuan who arranged this honor for Han Zhan.

A big tree attracts the wind, especially with the mysterious organization Dawn lurking around.

This was already the greatest honor they could bestow upon Han Zhan.

Otherwise, with Han Zhan’s achievement of killing a Tier Nine Celestial Serpent, he could be awarded Great Xia’s highest honor medal.

But that would cause a nationwide sensation, which might not be a good thing for Han Zhan.

Even though the Purple Heart Medal, at Han Zhan’s current age, still drew the wide-eyed respect of all the frontline soldiers.

Feeling the gaze of these soldiers, Han Zhan gently stroked the sword box behind him.

This, should be credited to Gongyang Jin.

Rest assured, to awaken you again, that day won’t be far, believe me.

The transport ship would stop at the berthing ports of various cities, and by the time it reached Deep Blue City, it was already evening.

Having gotten the news in advance, Li Shutong was already waiting at the berthing port.

Standing with him were Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen, whom he hadn’t seen for more than half a month.

When they saw Han Zhan step off the transport ship, they both rushed up, one on the left and one on the right, hugging Han Zhan’s arms.

After a long-awaited reunion and comforting the two, Han Zhan walked over to Li Shutong and respectfully greeted him.

”Teacher.”

”Hmm. Welcome back.”

Li Shutong said this as his gaze fell on the sword box behind Han Zhan.

”Jingxuan has reported the matters from the frontline to me. We owe a great deal to you and Gongyang Jin for this. If there’s anything you need for recovery, feel free to ask me any time.”

”You... have reached Tier Four?”

Li Shutong said with surprise.

”The amount of spiritual energy needed to move from Tier Three to Tier Four is not small. You actually advanced to Tier Four after just over half a month on the frontlines.”

It wasn’t that Li Shutong was making too much of it, but throughout the history of Great Xia, someone like Han Zhan, who upgrades and breaks through so seamlessly, was unheard of.

”For a Spirit Contract Master, breaking through Tier Three is a threshold. The first three tiers are foundational, but starting from Tier Four, it will be a whole new landscape.”

”Since you’ve already stepped into Tier Four early, you should learn more about it.”

Han Zhan nodded in agreement.

Regarding this, it had already been recorded in great detail in his second senior Lin Jingxuan’s notes.

Whether for a Spirit Contract Master or a contracted spirit, Tier Four is a completely new beginning.

From Tier Four to Tier Five, breaking through the realm no longer just requires spiritual energy but also a special item, the [Spiritual Remains].

Spiritual Remains are very rare and can only be obtained by chance after defeating a High Tier Insect Race.

It is the purest part of spiritual energy within an Insect Race, and different [Spiritual Remains] can provide different random enhancement effects for a Spirit Contract Master or contracted spirit.

At this point, a smooth and shiny bead appeared in Li Shutong’s hand.

”This is...”

”Tier Nine [Spiritual Remains].”

Tier Nine Spiritual Remains! Hiss—this might be a bit too precious, Han Zhan was somewhat flattered.

He had considered using Spiritual Remains, and naturally, the higher the level of the Spiritual Remains, the greater the benefits after consumption.

But Tier Nine, he had never thought of it.

”It is from the Yexieqi Snake Race, the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent’s Spiritual Remains, which I kept after killing it back then. Now that you’ve killed it again, this is rightfully yours.”

”Though the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent was resurrected by the Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death, the resurrection was only its flesh body; its powerful talents were all within this [Spiritual Remains], unable to manifest, otherwise, the battle might not have been so easy to win.”

So that’s how it is.

The Spiritual Remains of an Insect Race contains the inherent talents of the Insect Race, which is also the reason why humans want them so badly.

Who would dislike having a few more talents?

”Doesn’t Teacher need it?”

This is a Tier Nine Spiritual Remains, invaluable, something countless people would break their heads for.

Li Shutong shook his head. ”I have no use for it unless I could break through the legendary Tier Nine, the Realm of Transcendence.”

So Teacher’s strength indeed reached the level of a Tier Nine Spirit Contract Master.

Thinking about it, a century ago, he could kill three Tier Nine Insect Emperors, how could he not be Tier Nine?

With that being the case, Han Zhan didn’t hold back, reaching out to take it.

Just entering Tier Four, he still had an opportunity to use Spiritual Remains, so he didn’t hesitate, directly swallowing the Tier Nine Spiritual Remains.

The Spiritual Remains dissolved as soon as it entered the mouth.

Quickly, he completed the fusion, the power of the Tier Nine Spiritual Remains activated within him, and a new talent emerged.

[Celestial Serpent Body]: 1. Greatly enhances one’s defense, speed, and power. 2. Possesses the ability to control elements, increases elemental resistance.

The introduction was simple, but the feeling it gave Han Zhan was far from simple.

Speed, power, and defense, with Eight Urgent Fist and Dragon Soaring Technique enhancing, at Tier Four, he already had the melee strength comparable to Tier Five, but with the enhancement of Celestial Serpent Body, Han Zhan’s melee strength doubled again!

Elemental control, it’s well-understood.

Given that it’s already called Celestial Serpent, being able to control the four elements of earth, wind, water, and fire is natural.

With the additional support of Fu Xi Zither’s [Celestial Intent Four Symbols], Han Zhan’s control over elements reached a level of perfection.

”Tier Four Spiritual Remains are foundational, laying the groundwork. They determine the upper limit of your Spiritual Remains growth and future potential. With a Tier Nine Spiritual Remains as the foundation for Tier Four, your future will be limitless,” Li Shutong said.

”Back in the day, when I was at Tier Four, I barely found a Tier Seven Spiritual Remains. Even though I put all my effort into nurturing it later, its potential was always limited.”

”The future is promising!”

Li Shutong smiled, patting Han Zhan on the shoulder.

”Thank you, Teacher!” Han Zhan expressed his gratitude.

He was very fortunate to have awakened an SSS Level Talent and apprenticed under such a peak human Spirit Contract Master like Li Shutong, benefiting immensely and avoiding many detours.

”There’s no need to say more, a long-awaited reunion, exchanging heartfelt words, those who understand will understand. I won’t stay here to get in your way.”

After saying this, Li Shutong turned and left decisively.

Giving time and space to Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen.

”Teacher said you contracted a new spirit on the frontline battlefield,” Xia Youwei said, her eyes filled with poignant curiosity.

”A scumbag with three boats,” Li Lingzhen added, her new protagonist gained another trait.

”Ahem. It’s not what you think.”

Han Zhan hurriedly explained his situation with Gongyang Jin to both of them in detail.

Only then did they relent, skipping the part of inquiring with intimidating intent.

Proceeding directly to the stage of intense questioning...