Divine King of Honour Chapter 1901: Wind Spirit Wings
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"Indeed, these are the Wind God Wings," Ye Shumin confirmed.
"Could such a divine artifact truly exist?" Xu Nian inquired, surprise lacing his voice.
While a suspicion had already formed that the item was indeed the legendary Wind God Wings, certainty remained elusive.
Upon observing the palm-sized, intricately crafted metal wings in Ye Shumin’s hand, Xu Nian felt a pang of bewilderment.
The Wind God Wings were known to be an exceptionally famous divine artifact, rumored to transcend the God King Level and reach the esteemed rank of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.
Could Ye Shumin truly be intending to bestow such a treasure upon him?
A Chaos Spiritual Treasure—this was an item even those of Divine Sovereign and Divine Emperor cultivation would yearn for.
"This is not the genuine Wind God Wings, mind you. It is merely an imitation," Ye Shumin clarified.
"I see!" Xu Nian’s comprehension dawned suddenly.
So, it was just an imitation.
His mind had briefly equated it to his own Star Axe, Supreme Dragon Robe, and Chaos Divine Palace – artifacts that were indeed Chaos Spiritual Treasures.
Divine artifacts were classified into six tiers: Divine-level, God Level, Luo God Level, God King Level, and Chaos Spiritual Treasure.
Whispers suggested further stratification within Chaos Spiritual Treasures, distinguishing between Innate and Nurture variants, though Xu Nian’s understanding of these specific divisions was fuzzy.
The Wind God Wings presented before him were, in essence, a replica of a formidable Chaos Spiritual Treasure, purportedly possessing great power.
It was said to grant the wielder the ability of Instant Teleportation, even within the Divine World, achieving a level of instantaneous movement.
Moreover, during confrontations, it bestowed astonishing speed, proving an unparalleled asset.
For cultivators attuned to the Wind Attribute, this artifact was undoubtedly a godsend.
"Despite being an imitation, these Wind God Wings possess power comparable to an average Mid-grade Heavenly Divine Artifact. While true teleportation is beyond its scope, it can amplify your flying speed tenfold," Ye Shumin stated.
"Tenfold?" Xu Nian’s astonishment grew.
He marveled at the potent capabilities of even this counterfeit Wind God Wings.
At his current flying velocity, exerting his utmost effort positioned him favorably against those at the Peak of Divine level.
With the added boost from these Wind God Wings, his speed might very well rival that of God-level practitioners.
Whether for engaging in battle or for a strategic retreat, it presented an undeniably valuable advantage.
Truth be told, Xu Nian found himself significantly intrigued.
"I am curious as to what task Sister Ye requires of me that warrants offering such a precious treasure," Xu Nian remarked with a smile.
Auxiliary flying Heavenly Divine Artifacts of this caliber were a rare commodity among divine artifacts, as their ability to assist even Divine-level experts was no small feat.
Furthermore, such artifacts typically commanded prices ten times higher than others of a similar tier.
A Mid-grade Heavenly Divine Artifact was already a significant prize; an imitation of a Spiritual Treasure was another matter entirely.
'It appears Brother Xu Fenn is enticed. Allow me to be forthright: I have invited you to assist in acquiring a divine herb,' Ye Shumin declared.
"Which divine herb is it? And does it involve significant danger?" Xu Nian inquired, a trace of surprise in his tone.
"It is a million-year-old Golden Sun Flower. The Great Dao True Meaning I cultivate aligns with the Gold Attribute, and this Golden Sun Flower is paramount for my breakthrough to the God Level," Ye Shumin explained with a solemn expression.
"The Golden Sun Flower? A million years of age?" Xu Nian expressed his amazement.
He finally grasped the underlying reason for Ye Shumin’s elaborate efforts to enlist his aid.
For cultivators at the Peak of Divine level specializing in the Gold Attribute, the Golden Sun Flower was indeed an invaluable treasure.
The ascension from Divine-level to God Level was a formidable hurdle.
While comprehension at the Heavenly Dao Level wasn't strictly mandatory, an extremely high degree of internal power conversion was essential.
The transformation of Divine Power into God Power was, by its nature, an arduous undertaking.
The Golden Sun Flower possessed the capacity to refine Gold Attribute Divine Power, thereby significantly facilitating the condensation of God Power.
"Obtaining this Golden Sun Flower would not be straightforward, would it? Is it protected by formidable Divine Beasts?" Xu Nian probed.
"Brother Xu Fenn’s surmise is correct. This Golden Sun Flower is indeed guarded by a Nine-headed Golden Lion, a creature in the Early Stage of God Level. It is for this reason that I have sought Brother Xu Fenn’s assistance," Ye Shumin revealed.
A slight furrow appeared on Xu Nian’s brow.
The Nine-headed Golden Lion was no trivial adversary, boasting a Divine Beast Bloodline and holding the rank of a God-level expert.
"Confronting a God-level Demon Beast is a perilous endeavor for just the three of us. Why does Sister Ye not simply recruit God-level experts? Or perhaps others, rather than seeking aid from me, a mere Nether Emperor?" Xu Nian voiced his reservations.
Ye Shumin let out a soft laugh.
"While engaging God-level experts would offer greater security, persuading them is not a simple matter. Firstly, I possess no treasures potent enough to entice them. Secondly, their immense power level makes them difficult for me to control," Ye Shumin elucidated.
Xu Nian offered a nod of agreement.
Her explanation held logical weight.
"What about the other Divine-level experts?" Xu Nian continued to inquire.
"I don’t place my complete trust in the others—only Brother Xu Fenn and Sister Bai Yun are people I can rely on among the few," Ye Shumin responded.
"Naturally, I will assist Sister Ye; Sister Ye was the one who saved my life," Qiao Baiyun stated with a captivating smile.
Xu Nian grasped the situation.
Simply put, Ye Shumin's confidence in him stemmed from his Nether Emperor cultivation.
Although Xu Nian had previously defeated the Red Blood Sky Blue Python, a creature also of God-level, Ye Shumin perceived it as a consequence of a peculiar technique, not a testament to Xu Nian's inherent strength.
Such specialized methods are often fleeting, meaning to Ye Shumin that both offensive power and enhanced safety might not be consistently available.
With this realization, Xu Nian let out a chuckle.
Unconditional trust simply doesn't exist. He wasn't certain enough to believe Ye Shumin held significant faith in him after only two encounters.
"Very well, I accept this mission, Sister Ye," Xu Nian declared with a smile.
The mission, however, carried the potential for considerable difficulty.
But for Xu Nian, this replica of the Wind God Wings was an incredibly alluring prospect.
Possessing this imitation of the Wind God Wings would allow his speed to rival that of God-level beings, thereby affording him a degree of self-preservation.
After all, the Star Axe was far too conspicuous; its use could draw the unwelcome attention of formidable figures, leading to disastrous consequences for him.
"I had a feeling Brother Xu Fenn would agree. Then these Wind God Wings shall be yours, Brother Xu Fenn—refine them first; it will prove immensely beneficial for our upcoming mission," Ye Shumin graciously presented the Wind God Wings to Xu Nian.
Xu Nian did not hesitate. He accepted the Wind God Wings and immediately proceeded with the blood recognition process.
Shortly thereafter, Xu Nian stored the Wind God Wings within his dantian for refinement.
While this process might consume significant time for others, for Xu Nian's Chaos Green Lotus, it required merely a few hours.
Thus, after the passage of a few hours...
The trio departed from Ye Shumin’s cave abode.
They traversed the skies at an astonishing velocity, their movement swift.
Now, attached to Xu Nian's back, was a pair of azure metal wings.
With these wings, Xu Nian's flight speed experienced a dramatic escalation.
This development filled Xu Nian with profound happiness.
To differentiate them from the genuine Wind God Wings, he decided to christen the replica Wind Spirit Wings.
Should he unleash the full potential of these Wind Spirit Wings, Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun would be utterly incapable of matching his speed.
Such was the immense power contained within this imitation.
It ignited within Xu Nian a deep curiosity regarding the true Wind God Wings.