Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Chapter 300 Dan Chen’s AnxietyHe sat in the study, pondered for a moment, and took out a communication jade talisman.

Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Jia Ma Empire, things need to speed up over there.

He had previously ordered these two factions to conquer the surrounding Empires, firstly to consolidate resources, and secondly to expand territory. But now it seemed it wasn’t enough.

He needed more.

More territory, more subjects, more...

Power Of Faith.

Shen Wen thought for a bit and took out another jade talisman to send messages to Heavenly Serpent Mansion and the Jia Ma Empire.

Speed up the conquest, and at the same time, secretly promote the matter of the State Religion in the occupied territories.

As for the object of worship for the State Religion...

Naturally, it was him.

Once this thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

Shen Wen leaned back in his chair, his gaze deep.

He hadn’t wanted to be high-profile before because his strength was insufficient, and he feared causing unnecessary trouble. But now that he had been targeted by the Gu Clan, why hide anymore?

Instead of being secretive, it was better to step forward openly.

Becoming stronger was the only absolute truth.

In the following days, Shen Wen’s life returned to its usual rhythm.

Every day he would Cultivate, perform Alchemy, and study Formations, occasionally visiting the Pill Tower to chat with Xuan Danzi.

But at the same time, his other hand was not idle.

The conquest speed of Heavenly Serpent Mansion and the Jia Ma Empire significantly accelerated. What was originally a probing phase had now turned into a full-scale offensive.

Empires were annexed one by one, and territories were brought under control.

In these newly occupied territories, an undercurrent was quietly surging.

The State Religion.

A State Religion with Shen Wen as the object of faith.

At first, it was just scattered rumors about a new sect appearing there, claiming the deity they enshrined could protect people.

But soon, as the territory expanded, these messages began to spread wider and wider.

Of course, Shen Wen did not personally make an appearance.

These matters were being operated through the channels of the Snake-People Clan and the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. He only occasionally received the messages sent back and then continued with his own business.

Meanwhile, his research into Formations and Artifact Refining grew deeper.

He had almost finished digesting the Yuqing Artifact Refining Method.

The basic elements of the Detailed Explanation of Shangqing Formations were also thoroughly mastered.

This day, Shen Wen sat cross-legged in the Quiet Room, with a pile of rare metallic Materials sent from the Gold-Devouring Rats spread before him.

meteorite iron, mysterious bronze, star steel, earth core rock... a dazzling array that filled half the room.

He picked up a piece of meteorite iron, weighed it in his hand, and a look of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

These days, he had already tried refining some simple implements.

Sabers, swords, shields, armor, and some auxiliary trinkets.

The results were good.

The techniques recorded in the Yuqing Artifact Refining Method were countless times more sophisticated than the so-called Artifact Refining currently circulating on the Fighting Qi Continent.

Using the same Materials, the weapons he refined were significantly stronger than the so-called ”Treasure Artifacts” on the market.

Shen Wen pondered for a moment, picked up the piece of meteorite iron, and began to work.

Fallen Heart Flame surged from his palm, enveloping the meteorite iron.

In the blazing flames, the meteorite iron began to slowly soften and melt.

At the same time, his Soul power delved into it, starting to engrave runes inside the weapon according to the techniques recorded in the Yuqing Artifact Refining Method.

This process was even more mentally taxing than Alchemy.

Because the runes had to be completed in one go; even a slight pause would mean all previous efforts were wasted.

Time passed minute by minute.

About an hour later, Shen Wen withdrew the flames and looked at the newly formed short sword in his hand, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

The short sword was greenish-black all over, with the faint glow of runes flowing on the blade.

He lightly flicked the blade, producing a clear and melodious ring.

”Not bad.”

Shen Wen murmured softly and casually set the short sword aside.

The quality of this short sword had already surpassed the so-called ”Earth Rank Treasure Artifacts” on the market.

If it were sold, it would be worth at least several hundred thousand high-grade Medicinal Pills.

Of course, he wouldn’t sell it personally.

Naturally, there were people to do these things.

Sure enough, when Shen Wen handed these refined weapons to Cao Ying, her eyes lit up.

”This... you refined this?”

Shen Wen nodded.

Cao Ying picked up a short sword, examined it closely for a moment, and tried to channel her Fighting Qi into it.

The runes on the blade instantly lit up, and a sharp Sword Qi shot out from the tip, carving a deep crack into the bluestone floor.

Cao Ying was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Shen Wen, her gaze filled with disbelief.

”This is much stronger than the so-called Treasure Artifacts on the market.”

Shen Wen smiled. ”Take them and sell them. You set the price.”

Cao Ying nodded, a flash of excitement in her eyes.

She knew what this meant.

It meant the Shen Residence had another source of wealth, one that others couldn’t take away.

Indeed, when these weapons entered the market, they immediately caused a massive stir.

At first, it was just scattered news about a batch of extremely high-quality Treasure Artifacts appearing on the market, better than those sold by long-established Artifact Refining shops.

But soon, as more people bought and tried them, the news began to spread like wildfire.

”Have you heard? A new batch of goods appeared on the market recently, and the quality is incredible!”

”I’ve heard, I’ve heard! A brother of mine bought a short sword, and it’s so sharp it can cut through weapons of the same rank in one strike!”

”Who’s selling them?”

”I don’t know, it seems they’re coming through the channels of the Cao Family and the Dan Family.”

”The Cao Family? The Dan Family? No wonder then...”

The news spread far and wide, and naturally, some people were envious and wanted to investigate.

But no matter how much they investigated, they could only trace it back to the Cao Family and the Dan Family.

These two families were not to be trifled with, not to mention the Pill Tower standing behind them.

Those who harbored ill intentions weighed their own worth and eventually shut their mouths obediently.

As for Shen Wen, he continued as usual.

Every day he Cultivated, performed Alchemy, researched Formations, and occasionally refined a few weapons for Cao Ying to handle.

Life was peaceful and fulfilling.

Until this day.

Dan Chen arrived.

When she rushed into the Flower Hall, Shen Wen was sitting there drinking tea.

”Brother Shen Wen!”

Dan Chen ran up to him, her small face slightly flushed and her breathing a bit hurried, clearly having run all the way.

Shen Wen set down his teacup and looked at her. ”What’s wrong?”

Dan Chen opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say.

She stood there, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes, her small face full of an indescribable sense of grievance and unwillingness.

Seeing her like this, Shen Wen found it a bit amusing. ”What exactly is the matter?”

Dan Chen took a deep breath and finally blurted out, ”That Tang Huo’er... does she come running here every day?”

Shen Wen was slightly taken aback.

Dan Chen continued, ”I heard! She comes every few days, even more frequently than I do!”

Her eyes turned slightly red, and her tone carried a hint of grievance. ”It’s one thing if Sister Qing Lin is faster than me, but why is she faster than me too!”

Shen Wen was stunned for a moment, then understood.

This girl couldn’t sit still anymore.

He smiled and reached out to rub Dan Chen’s head. ”What’s the rush?”

With that rub, Dan Chen’s anger dissipated a bit, but she still pouted. ”How can I not be in a rush? Sister Qing Lin has already entered the household, and Tang Huo’er runs here every day. What if one day she also...”

She didn’t finish, but the meaning was clear.

Shen Wen withdrew his hand and leaned back, his tone casual. ”Then what do you plan to do?”

Dan Chen looked up at him, her gaze serious and determined. ”I’m going back to talk to my family!”

”Anyway, you already have so many wives and concubines, one more of me won’t make a difference! If the Dan Family still won’t relent, I’ll... I’ll...”

She struggled for a long time but couldn’t finish the sentence.

Shen Wen laughed.

”Alright, no more ’I’ll’s.” He picked up his teacup and took a sip, his tone filled with amusement. ”Go back and talk. If you can’t reach an agreement, I’ll help you talk.”

Dan Chen’s eyes lit up. ”Really?”

Shen Wen nodded.

A smile immediately blossomed on Dan Chen’s face. She turned to run out, then turned back after a few steps. ”Then I’m going right now!”

Before she finished speaking, that goose-yellow figure had already dashed out of the Flower Hall.