King of Creation Chapter 1757 - 1742: Borrowing the Treasure

Upon Ye Zhen's quiet arrival at the Desolate Continent, the Flowing Void Gate was already steeped in bloodshed.

Regarding the handling of the Flowing Void Gate, Ye Zhen held profound faith in Jian Qianxiong.

This unwavering trust stemmed not solely from Feng Qingyue's influence, but more significantly, from sheer capability.

Under the command of Jian Qianxiong and the Qiyun Sect Leader, Guo Qijing, a meticulously assembled Law Enforcement Team was in place.

This specialized team comprised solely of martial artists within the Establishment Realm, yet each member had been equipped by Ye Zhen with a complete set of either mid-grade or high-grade Soul Artifacts.

The formidable nature of a complete mid-grade Soul Artifact ensemble was such that it granted them significant combat prowess, even when confronting experts in the Dao Entrance Realm.

Furthermore, both Jian Qianxiong and Guo Qijing were in possession of Supreme Soul Artifacts, custom-forged by Ye Zhen himself, along with the Flame Spirit Burst Demon Crossbow, an armament capable of vanquishing even Dao Entrance Realm cultivators.

Equipped with such overwhelming power, subjugating the Flowing Void Gate, which could only boast two Dao Entrance Realm experts, was a straightforward endeavor!

Consequently, in this decisive act meant to deter others, Ye Zhen merely issued the directive; Jian Qianxiong was fully capable of executing the remainder of the plan.

Ye Zhen’s time was exceptionally valuable, and he was loath to squander it on this particular matter.

Naturally, Ye Zhen acknowledged the probability that innocent individuals were present within the Flowing Void Gate's premises.

However, he operated under the principle that enduring the sorrow of a single family was preferable to the widespread grief of an entire populace.

Ye Zhen firmly believed that should they provoke the formidable Dao Realm experts of the Desolate Continent, the billions residing on the True Profound Continent would be fortunate indeed to avoid enslavement.

The fault, ultimately, lay with the excessive ambition of the Flowing Void Gate's leadership.

Nevertheless, this engagement served as a crucial wake-up call for Ye Zhen.

He recognized that the True Profound Continent harbored other turbulent forces besides the Flowing Void Gate, entities against which he needed to exercise constant vigilance.

After making provisional arrangements at the Xiansheng Water Mansion, Ye Zhen proceeded directly towards North Sea County.

During Ye Zhen's brief absence of several days, North Sea County remained undisturbed, and circumstances unfolded as Ma Yuanjin had predicted – no immediate hostile actions were observed from the West Patrol forces.

Nevertheless, Ye Zhen was acutely aware that Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol remained a latent threat, akin to a coiled king cobra, poised to deliver a fatal strike should an opportune moment arise.

Living in constant apprehension of potential threats was not Ye Zhen’s preferred mode of existence. Thus, after concluding his initial arrangements, he promptly reported his presence at the Grand Celestial Official’s Mansion before redirecting his complete focus toward Luoyi.

The immediate resolution of his current impediment – the inability to advance beyond the Dark Palace Realm – constituted Ye Zhen’s paramount objective.

It merits noting that virtually all the elite combatants, including the formidable Sky Wing Three Saints, Ye Zhen's dedicated Ascetic Priests, and even Liao Feibai’s well-trained Sword Attendants, had entered the immersive environment of the Mirage Dragon Pearl to undertake extensive and rigorous ascetic cultivation.

Currently, the cultivation levels of these hundreds of individuals were not yet exceptionally high. For instance, Liao Feibai’s Sword Attendants, whose average cultivation hovered around the Spirit Transformation Realm, found themselves dependent on Spirit Crystals rather than Spirit Stones for their daily cultivation, a practice that entailed minimal expenditure.

However, as their cultivation bases ascended, the demands on resources and expenses would escalate exponentially.

And that juncture was rapidly approaching.

Empowered by supreme-tier cultivation techniques, sustained ascetic training, a plentiful supply of cultivation resources and potent elixirs, and the invaluable tutelage of accomplished mentors, these individuals were experiencing remarkably swift progress in their cultivation journeys.

All that was required was the passage of sufficient time.

Within the mere span of six to seven days following Ye Zhen’s return to the Desolate Continent and his subsequent arrival in Luoyi, individuals among Liao Feibai’s Sword Attendants and Ye Zhen’s Ascetic Priests had already achieved successive breakthroughs, advancing from the third stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm to the mid-phase of the fifth stage.

It was plausible that Ye Zhen’s Ascetic Priests would require only an additional year or two before they could be effectively deployed.

Upon arriving in Luoyi, Ye Zhen’s initial action was to make a customary visit to the Grand Celestial Official’s Mansion. This was primarily because his return to Luoyi was ostensibly for the purpose of researching secret records, necessitating the adherence to proper protocols to preempt any potential criticism.

Following this, Ye Zhen proceeded to the Ancestor God Temple. However, he did not immediately seek an audience with the Great Chief Sacrificer, Bai Xiang.

Although Ye Zhen was aware that the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal was housed within the War Soul Hall, he opted to first gather intelligence. His intention was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation through Princess Changle before precipitating any overt action.

Having been apprised of Ye Zhen’s impending arrival well in advance, Princess Changle greeted him with an effervescent smile. Adorned in the dark green attire of the Barbarian Spirit Hall's mansion lord, she exuded an aura of breathtaking allure.

Upon their first meeting, Ye Zhen extended his sincere thanks to Princess Changle. Without her sharp intuition and the timely activation of the War Spirit Sacrificial Battle Formation, coupled with the Essence Blood Sacrifice that bolstered the War Spirit’s might, Ye Zhen’s ambition to defeat the Great Saint of the Tempest, Feng Kui, might have remained unfulfilled.

Princess Changle, naturally, peppered him with questions about the battle's specifics, her eyes alight with the satisfaction of seeing a long-held wish come to fruition.

Indeed, Princess Changle had not summoned the three War Spirits to probe for details merely for idle curiosity; her true aim was to foster closer acquaintance with Ye Zhen.

To spend more precious moments in his company.

Ye Zhen patiently addressed each query, satiating Princess Changle’s inquisitiveness for a span of half a day.

Once the narrative of the battle reached its conclusion, the conversation gracefully pivoted to Ye Zhen’s primary objective.

"Brother Ye, you mentioned needing to borrow the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal from the War Soul Hall? For what purpose do you require it, Brother Ye?" Princess Changle inquired upon learning of Ye Zhen’s intent.

"It is for my cultivation!"

"My cultivation has stagnated at the zenith of the Ninth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm for an extended period, preventing any breakthrough. I intend to utilize the power of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal to stabilize my Divine Soul, thereby aiding my advancement," Ye Zhen explained to Princess Changle with complete candor.

Hearing Ye Zhen’s explanation, Princess Changle’s demeanor softened. "If it were for other reasons, procuring the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal might prove quite arduous. However, for the sake of cultivation, it is remarkably straightforward."

"Oh? In what manner?" Ye Zhen displayed surprise.

Prior to his arrival, Ye Zhen had meticulously considered numerous strategies to obtain the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal, even contemplating incurring a substantial debt of gratitude by seeking assistance from Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu.

He had not anticipated such an effortless acquisition through Princess Changle.

"This is intrinsically linked to the unique properties of this Acquired Spirit Treasure, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal.

Unlike typical Acquired Spirit Treasures, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal was originally forged with the express purpose of subduing and confining the formidable War Spirits that emerged from the Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea, figures revered within the War Soul Hall.

Consequently, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal possesses no singular true master; or rather, its ultimate ownership rests with the War Soul Hall itself.

Furthermore, over countless millennia, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal has been imbued with the essence of innumerable fierce War Spirits housed within the War Soul Hall, its potency continuously amplified, while it has largely remained dormant.

The War Soul Hall perceives the passive state of such an Acquired Spirit Treasure as an egregious waste, does it not?

Coincidentally, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal possesses the capability to refine the Divine Soul, augmenting its strength and enhancing its resilience. Its efficacy is particularly pronounced for martial artists aspiring to coalesce the Primordial Spirit, drawing numerous individuals seeking its aid.

Subsequently, the esteemed Hall Master of the War Soul Hall employed profound techniques to manifest the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal into an avatar.

A clear price was then established, permitting any disciple of the Ancestor God Temple to rent the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal for five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones per diem, thereby assisting priests on the cusp of breakthroughs while simultaneously generating income for the War Soul Hall," Princess Changle elucidated.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen was rendered speechless.

Matters he had painstakingly devised numerous solutions for turned out to be remarkably simple.

It could be obtained merely by expending spirit stones, a sum of five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones daily was well within Ye Zhen’s current financial capacity.

Moreover, Ye Zhen’s requirement for it would be brief, at most half a month, to achieve breakthrough into the Dark Palace Realm and attain stability.

"If that is the case, then it is truly uncomplicated. I merely wonder if there is a high demand for this Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal?" Ye Zhen expressed concern.

"Brother Ye, please be assured, typically only those at the Half-step Dao Realm or Dao Realm experts aiming to condense the Primordial Spirit make use of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal, thus, the number of users is not substantial.

Moreover, the daily cost of five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones is a considerable burden, even for Dao Realm experts, should they require its services for an extended duration.

You should find it readily available for rent."

Princess Changle added, "Were it not for the stipulation that users must personally inscribe a temporary Divine Soul Imprint when renting the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal, I would have gladly undertaken the task on your behalf and concluded this matter."

"No worries, the fact that it can be rented is excellent news. I shall depart immediately!" Ye Zhen declared.

The War Soul Hall stands as one of the top five grand halls within the Ancestor God Temple, boasting immense combat strength and numbering millions of priests.

It is widely recognized and easily located.

Upon reaching the War Soul Hall and stating his purpose, an attendant was notified, and shortly thereafter, Dalantai, the Right Chief Priest in charge of such matters, hurried to welcome Ye Zhen.

Hearing Ye Zhen's desire to rent the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal filled him with delight.

The lending of their War Soul Hall’s Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar is truly a zero-cost transaction.

"Haha, your timing is excellent. The avatar for the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal was only returned a few days ago. Had you arrived any later, you might have faced a considerable wait to rent it."

"Ah, yes, you understand the terms, do you not? Five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones per day, with a minimum rental period of ten days. Payment is required upfront! You must remain within the Ancestor God Temple's boundaries while using it. Should you depart the Ancestor God Temple, the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal will be automatically reabsorbed by its main body," Dalantai of the War Soul Hall explained.

Ye Zhen responded with a smile and a nod, quite pleased that his quest for the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal to advance his cultivation was proceeding so smoothly.

"I am familiar with the rules. For this occasion, I shall rent it for fifteen days initially to gauge its effectiveness. If necessary, I will extend the rental period!" Ye Zhen declared.

"Half a month, that amounts to seventy-five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones in total. Incidentally, to safeguard the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar from any potential damage,

the renter must provide detailed personal information, including their affiliated hall, official position, and cultivation level. Furthermore, a minimum of three guarantors are required. Naturally, if a guarantor holds the status of a Palace Master, a single one will suffice!" Dalantai added with a grin.

Ye Zhen raised no objections and promptly stated, "I am Ye Zhen, associated with the Barbarian Spirit Hall, holding the title of Left Chief Priest. My cultivation rests at the Peak of the Ninth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm. Regarding guarantors, Hall Master Changle....."

"Hold, you... you mentioned your cultivation is merely at the Ninth Stage Peak of the Divine Communication Realm? What prompts your need to rent the avatar of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal?"

"Indeed, what position did you just state you occupy within the Barbarian Spirit Hall?" Dalantai's demeanor shifted dramatically, adopting a most unusual expression.

"Uh, naturally, it is for the refinement of my Divine Soul. I serve as the Left Chief Priest in the Barbarian Spirit Hall," Ye Zhen replied, his brow furrowing slightly.

"You are the... that Ye Zhen?"

"Uh? Is there an issue? I have the spirit stones prepared; could you please proceed with the rental formalities?" Ye Zhen inquired, a touch impatiently.

"This..."

Dalantai's expression grew even stranger. "This... please allow me a moment. The rental of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal is a matter of considerable importance, and before it can be approved, it necessitates... consultation with the Hall Master to determine the final decision regarding its disbursement."

With his pronouncement, he vanished in a flash, leaving Ye Zhen standing alone and disappearing into the depths of the grand hall.