Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

’I never would’ve thought that Lux Wentian’s Storage Ring would actually contain Black Obsidian Gold. This is the perfect material for refining a Lifebound Magical Artifact—it can be continuously refined to improve its quality!’

’However, to refine a material like this, I’ll have to wait until I can condense True Greater Yang Fire.’

Yang Xiao was thrilled when he saw the lump of Black Obsidian Gold in the Storage Ring. It was pitch-black and looked no different from ordinary Black Iron Stone.

Even in his past life, this was an extremely rare item. While not the absolute best material, it was one of the most miraculous and most suitable for him.

This was because as long as he had a powerful enough Innate True Flame, he could continuously improve its quality. A piece this large would be enough for him to refine for a very long time.

’I wasn’t in a hurry to refine a Lifebound Magical Artifact, but now that I have this, I can’t pass up the opportunity.’

Previously, when Yang Xiao was refining Magical Artifacts for Yang Zhentian and the others, he had wondered whether he should refine one for himself.

But in the end, he gave up on the idea.

First, he didn’t have any suitable materials.

Second, he had not yet condensed True Greater Yang Fire.

Although the Heaven and Earth Origin Fire of the Orange Flame Realm was powerful, comparable to the Innate Gang Qi of a Martial Grandmaster Level expert, it could only be used to refine Low-Grade Magical Artifacts.

And Yang Xiao had no desire for a Low-Grade Magical Artifact.

To him, such an item was no different from a common sharp weapon.

But now that he had the Black Obsidian Gold, things were different.

Once successfully refined, this material could be tempered continuously.

It could be upgraded over and over.

It was an absolutely rare material.

Yang Xiao never in a million years imagined he would obtain it here.

How could he not be happy?

However, to refine this Black Obsidian Gold, he would need to condense True Greater Yang Fire at the very least.

This brought him right back to his previous goal.

A breakthrough.

Only a breakthrough.

Could allow him to advance further.

’Looks like a breakthrough is imminent.’

A thought crossed Yang Xiao’s mind.

He calmed himself.

His gaze fell once again upon the bookshelves before him.

Because of his recent feats in battle, and because he had shown Qin Yan the door, no one came to disturb him this time.

Yang Xiao was the only person on the entire 1st Layer of the Library Pavilion.

As for Yun’Er, on Yang Xiao’s signal, she had taken Lin Chuhong and Lü Tianfeng to the Law Enforcement Hall.

He had no intention of letting these two culprits off easily.

People like them were arrogant, overbearing, and bullied others by relying on their connections.

Keeping them around would only cause trouble.

However, he didn’t kill them outright as he had with Zhou Hao.

Instead, he had Yun’Er take them to the Law Enforcement Hall to be dealt with according to the Sect’s rules.

Now that the Yang Family was the master of the Law Enforcement Hall, their fate for daring to be disrespectful to Yun’Er and Yang Xiao would naturally be a miserable one.

At the very least, they would end up like Yann Xu.

Naturally, Yang Xiao wasn’t worried.

He focused his full attention on examining the miscellaneous books.

Three days passed quickly.

Yang Xiao then left the Library Pavilion.

In those three days, he had scanned through all the miscellaneous books here that met his requirements.

He learned many things he hadn’t known before.

For example, the Five Ancient Emperors.

And the Four Great Forbidden Lands of the Celestial Cloud Region.

’I can’t believe so much has happened in the last million years. But this Celestial Cloud Region is too isolated. The Four Great Forbidden Lands have sealed this place off for over ten thousand years, cutting it off from the outside world. And then there’s the Immortal Dao...’

At the thought of the Immortal Dao, Yang Xiao’s brow couldn’t help but twitch.

These Immortal Cultivators all seemed to carry that aura he found so loathsome.

Yet, there wasn’t the slightest trace of them in any of these miscellaneous books.

It was as if all mentions had been erased by something.

’Looks like I’ll have to make a trip to the Profound Celestial Sect when I have time in the future.’

Xuan Tianzhan was the Junior Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect.

He and his four handmaidens were all Immortal Cultivators.

The Profound Celestial Sect would likely have records concerning the Immortal Dao.

Besides all that, Yang Xiao’s other objective...

...had started to come into focus.

The Medicine King Valley!

This was the only sect in the Celestial Cloud Region confirmed to possess Medicine King Level Spirit Medicines.

And for Yang Xiao to break through to the Yellow Flame Realm, a Medicine King Level Spirit Medicine was the only way.

’The Medicine King Valley is also one of the Upper Three Sects, and it has the longest history. More importantly, the Purple Sun Sect has deep ties with the Medicine King Valley. It’s said our first-generation founder came from there.’

’I should go ask Elder Yao and see if there’s a way for me to get into the Medicine King Valley.’

With this thought, Yang Xiao headed for Juhua Studio.

He had been back for some time now.

But he still hadn’t gone to see Elder Yao.

This was the perfect opportunity to use this matter as an excuse to visit him.

...

”You plan to go to the Medicine King Valley?”

On the third floor of Juhua Studio, Cheng Boxuan had a look of surprise on his face.

Yang Xiao smiled slightly. ”That’s right. I want to go to the Medicine King Valley to study and improve myself.”

”Study?”

Cheng Boxuan’s brows knitted slightly. He said, ”It’s not that there’s no way. Every three years, our Purple Sun Sect can send two people to study at the Medicine King Valley. It’s just that you’re our sect’s Junior Sect Leader, and the future master of Medicine Peak. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to go...”

”What’s wrong?”

”The ones sent to the Medicine King Valley are all exceptionally talented, but they aren’t the absolute cream of the crop. Besides, once you go to the Medicine King Valley, whether you can come back is up to them to decide. If you go, I’m afraid...”

”Afraid I won’t come back?”

Yang Xiao laughed.

But Cheng Boxuan nodded.

Yang Xiao’s talent was simply too immense.

If the Medicine King Valley truly took a liking to him and kept him there, it would be a huge loss for the Purple Sun Sect.

”Don’t worry, I’ll be back,”

Yang Xiao said with a smile.

But Cheng Boxuan was unconvinced.

’In his view, with Yang Xiao’s talent, even if he wanted to return, would the Medicine King Valley let him?’

”Let him go. His momentum in the Sect right now is too overwhelming, which isn’t necessarily a good thing for someone his age. Besides, the Medicine King Valley is one of the Upper Three Sects, the number one Medicine Sect. It’s teeming with geniuses; they won’t necessarily take a fancy to him. And even if they do, it’s not a bad thing. It’s a good thing.”

Just then, Elder Yao’s voice entered his ears.

’A good thing?’

Cheng Boxuan was stunned.

Indeed, it was a good thing.

But that was only for Yang Xiao personally.

For the Purple Sun Sect as a whole, it was a bad thing.

Of course, this was only Cheng Boxuan’s own opinion.

If others were to look at it, they would definitely see it as a good thing.

Just as Elder Yao had said, Yang Xiao’s momentum was too great, his brilliance too sharp.

In the Purple Sun Sect, he made many people unable to even hold their heads up high.

But in the Medicine King Valley...

...things would be different.

The foundation of an Upper Three Sects was in no way comparable to that of the Purple Sun Sect.

However, even though Cheng Boxuan was reluctant, since Elder Yao had spoken, he naturally wouldn’t object.

He nodded at Yang Xiao and said, ”As it happens, the next batch of disciples heading to the Medicine King Valley will depart in three days. Since you want to go, you should prepare.”

After speaking, Cheng Boxuan sighed.

Yang Xiao, however, found it amusing. He patted Cheng Boxuan’s shoulder and repeatedly assured him he would return.

And he was being completely sincere.

’In the tiny Celestial Cloud Region, there was little difference to me between the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Six Sects.’

However, at this moment, no one knew just how big a storm Yang Xiao’s departure would stir up.

If they knew, perhaps even Elder Yao...

...would probably have stopped him from leaving.

(PS: There will be another chapter at 8 PM.)