Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2052: No Benefits Left for Juniors
Previously on Invincible Little School Doctor...
Guided by Liu Yifei, Ye Haochuan was swiftly led into a spacious chamber. The moment he stepped inside, Ye Haochuan found himself utterly captivated by the vast collection of formidable weapons and magical treasures adorning the room. Every single artifact on display radiated an aura of immense power, and merely beholding them sent shivers down his spine, as if confronting ancient, formidable beasts. Dominating the center of attention was a colossal axe, its sheer, unyielding majesty compelling everything around it into a posture of deep reverence. Before this gigantic axe stood Tian Dang, his face set with a stern, bearded expression, meticulously polishing the halberd he held. The design of the halberd remained largely unchanged from before, save for the addition of intricate patterns that now covered its surface. Some of these were expertly carved, while others were adorned with a peculiar ink, bestowing upon it a striking visual appeal. "Could this possibly be... the Blood Pattern Refining Method?" Ye Haochuan couldn't help but voice his observation. "I'm quite surprised, young man, at your depth of knowledge!" Tian Dang remarked with a chuckle. "Indeed, this Blood Pattern Refining Method is a crucial technique for forging Immortal Artifacts, though it's seldom applied to Pseudo-Immortal Level treasures!" Then, as if a thought had just occurred to him, he inquired, "Speaking of which, I noticed your sword bore some rudimentary blood patterns. Do you perhaps know another accomplished Artifact Refiner?" "She is indeed a skilled Artifact Refiner, but when compared to your mastery, she still has a considerable way to go!" Ye Haochuan responded with a smile. "That assessment is accurate. I observed she employed only a single type of blood pattern, suggesting she has only recently embarked on her journey with the Blood Pattern Refining Method!" Tian Dang chuckled. "How about entrusting your sword to me? I can imbue it with further enhancements." "I must respectfully decline!" Ye Haochuan's refusal was immediate and instinctual. It wasn't a matter of doubting Tian Dang's exceptional skills, but rather the profound personal significance attached to his Divine Concealment Sword. Zhu Qingshuang had initially assisted him in refining the Divine Concealment Sword, and after it sustained damage, it was she who meticulously repaired it using the Blood Pattern Refining Method. For Ye Haochuan, this sword served as a tangible symbol of their shared affection. Should any other Artifact Refiner touch the Divine Concealment Sword, the intrinsic value of this cherished token would undoubtedly diminish. Noticing Ye Haochuan's hesitation, Tian Dang did not press the issue further. Instead, he presented the Halberd of Heaven and Earth to Ye Haochuan, stating, "Your halberd appears somewhat aged due to neglect. I've incorporated several potent materials to significantly boost its capabilities. You should test its newfound strength!" Ye Haochuan nodded subtly, his hands eagerly closing around the Halberd of Heaven and Earth. *Ying Ying Ying~* The instant the halberd settled into his grip, a soft hum resonated from it, as if expressing its joy at being reunited with its wielder. While Ye Haochuan was familiar with the Halberd of Heaven and Earth, he now felt an even deeper resonance with it, a clearer sense of mutual connection. With palpable eagerness, Ye Haochuan began to unleash its power. *Keng Keng Keng~* As the halberd moved through the air, the surrounding space itself seemed to fracture, accompanied by an overwhelming, earth-shattering force. "Ha!" Ye Haochuan, his excitement escalating, channeled his full might into a powerful swing of the halberd. *Howl~* Instantly, the intricate blood patterns etched onto the Halberd of Heaven and Earth flared intensely. In the succeeding moment, a majestic Azure Dragon, emanating immense power, erupted from the halberd and surged towards the opposing wall. "No!" Tian Dang exclaimed, startled, his voice laced with urgency. However, his reaction was a fraction too late. The spectral dragon glided effortlessly, its trajectory aimed directly at a long spear. *Ying Ying~* The weapons and magical treasures within this chamber were far from ordinary mortal implements; they possessed developed Spiritual Senses and would not tolerate such an affront. The affronted long spear quivered, transforming into a gleaming golden sword, which then lunged to intercept the Azure Dragon. Tian Dang felt a pang of dismay at the prospect of these two artifacts clashing. Although he had recently refined the Halberd of Heaven and Earth, Ye Haochuan's current cultivation level meant it had not yet reached the pinnacle of a Supreme Divine Weapon, merely attaining the Late Stage of the Pseudo-Immortal level. The long spear, by contrast, was a genuine Immortal Artifact. A direct collision would undoubtedly result in the destruction of the Halberd of Heaven and Earth. But just as he prepared to intervene, he heard Ye Haochuan let out a low, guttural cry, echoing with the resonant sound of a dragon's roar. Witnessing this, Tian Dang halted his movement, his gaze shifting to observe the unfolding confrontation with burgeoning fascination. Empowered by the draconic roar, the Azure Dragon surged with renewed vigor, engaging the long spear in a fierce combat. The long spear, despite being an Immortal Artifact, was acting solely on primal instinct in the absence of a wielder, rendering it incapable of unleashing its full potential. After a tumultuous exchange, the Azure Dragon emitted a mournful cry before dissolving into a cascade of starlight, vanishing completely. The long spear, seemingly spent, clattered to the floor.
"That Long Family Technique remains as potent as ever!" Tian Dang remarked with a slight smile, as if recalling a distant memory.
Ye Haochuan, having just managed to equalize the clash between the Halberd of Heaven and Earth and the long spear, felt the residual shockwaves himself, needing several moments to regain his footing.
He cast a look at the spear, then at the various mystical artifacts scattered around him, before turning to Tian Dang with a sudden, sycophantic grin. "Elder, seeing as you possess so many treasures, would you perhaps be willing to bestow a few upon me?"
"What a greedy fellow!" Liu Yifei, standing nearby, scoffed before Tian Dang could even voice a response.
Come now, who wouldn't be tempted by such excellent items? Am I some kind of idiot? Ye Haochuan retorted internally.
However, he chose not to engage with Liu Yifei, instead fixing his gaze on Tian Dang with hopeful anticipation.
Tian Dang offered a wry smile. "It's not that I'm unwilling to give them to you, but your current cultivation level is simply too low. If I were to hand over these items, you would undoubtedly face severe backlash, which would do you great harm!"
"Surely there must be something suitable for me? Even just a single item?" Ye Haochuan pressed, refusing to concede.
Tian Dang shook his head. "Pseudo-Immortal Level artifacts? I haven't forged any in millennia. Where would I find such things now?"
Damn it, these high-ranking individuals truly leave no advantages for the younger generation, Ye Haochuan felt a surge of vexation welling up within him.
After bidding farewell to Tian Dang, Ye Haochuan proceeded directly to find Shentu Fu.
At that precise moment, Shentu Fu was meticulously channeling a stream of vital Qi into the tiny bat. The creature was exceptionally delicate, and he handled the process with extreme caution, terrified of even the slightest misstep.
This time, Ye Haochuan fully grasped that Shentu Fu's earlier statements about the difficulty of saving Sophia were not mere pretexts. The overwhelming Rule Power of the Immortal Realm indeed demanded hundreds of times the effort for comparable results.
Approximately an hour later, Shentu Fu concluded his work. The little bat, undeniably, appeared far more vigorous than before, yet there was no indication it had transformed into human form.
However, Ye Haochuan harbored no anxiety; since Shentu Fu had given his word to save Sophia, the success of the endeavor was virtually guaranteed.
"You intend to depart from Half-Mountain Residence?" Upon hearing Ye Haochuan's intentions, Shentu Fu appeared somewhat taken aback.