System's Super Sect Chapter 1065 - 985: Mage Tower Upgrade

A moment of surprise passed, and Chen Xie swiftly regained his composure.

The primary reason was that time was of the essence.

Numerous pressing matters in the Primordial Yang Domain required his immediate attention, including the significant undertaking of managing the Red Domain Lord’s Mansion.

Furthermore, he had already borne witness to a multitude of astonishing events and unexpected turns of fate. Consequently, unlike during his initial days within the Immortal Sect, no single extraordinary occurrence could any longer plague his nights.

With his mind clear, Chen Xie quickly stated, "Elder Long, I shall entrust the Immortal Daily of Heaven and Earth Lake to your care. At present, the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking within the Primordial Yang Domain is nearing its conclusion. I must depart there without delay to secure the optimal timing for promoting the Immortal Daily."

"Please rest assured, Elder Chen. I shall proceed to the Heaven and Earth Alliance shortly and leverage the full might of our alliance to ensure the Immortal Daily sees its first print run tomorrow morning,"

Long Ke replied.

Chen Xie continued, "Indeed, with the backing of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, the dissemination of the Immortal Daily should pose no significant issue. However, according to the Sect Leader, the paramount importance lies not in the distribution, but in the content, the very articles gracing each page. I trust Elder Chen comprehends this distinction!"

Having spoken, Chen Xie descended from the All Knowledge Building.

Long Ke did not linger to observe the ongoing conflict over Mitian City but instead accompanied Chen Xie, arriving at the dormitory quarters shortly thereafter.

Within the dormitory area, Sword Demon was seated beside a pool, attending to his injuries. Huai Ye and several other disciples were by his side, their brows furrowed with concern as they inquired about the cause of his wounds.

They had been unaware of the battle unfolding within the territory of the Covering Sky Tower.

Upon the return of Chen Xie and Long Ke, the other Sect Elders also hastened to the location.

Witnessing the myriad of wounds afflicting Sword Demon, all present were struck with astonishment.

After all, Sword Demon stood as the most formidable presence within the Sect.

If even he had sustained injuries, the question arose: just how overwhelmingly powerful was the adversary?

"Elder Sword Demon, who precisely inflicted such grievous injuries upon you?"

"Elder Sword Demon, the gash on your back is so profound it exposes the bone. Are you certain that merely bandaging it suffices?"

The assembled elders quickly converged, each retrieving precious Celestial Materials from their Storage Rings.

In the face of their solicitous concern, Sword Demon simply continued to shake his head, declining their offered aid.

To be perfectly honest, despite his many years of existence, he had never before experienced such widespread solicitude from so many individuals, leaving him slightly unaccustomed to the situation.

"I thank you all for your concern. These injuries are but minor to me and shall mend within two to three days at the utmost. Moreover, is not Huai Ye’s medicinal cuisine available? With her here, I may recover in even less than three days."

Sword Demon, having shed the battle-induced frenzy, displayed no residual trace of murderous intent. Instead, he offered a disarmingly innocent and naive smile.

Ha ha ha—

Following a burst of hearty laughter, Chen Xie and Long Ke could only watch with a sense of helpless bewilderment.

Was this truly the same crazed, sinister, and terrifying Elder Sword Demon?

He had certainly not exhibited such an expression or demeanor when withdrawing his blade.

Chen Xie managed a wry smile and announced, "Very well, everyone, you may disperse for now. Cultivate diligently and do not grow complacent. Elder Sword Demon requires rest, and we shall attend to him. Should you wish to understand the events that transpired, gather in the Viewing Room this evening, where I shall present Sword Demon’s battle in its entirety."

The disciples of the Immortal Sect, upon hearing this, gradually dispersed.

Nevertheless, the bewilderment etched on their faces, stemming from Sword Demon’s injuries, persisted for a considerable duration.

After their departure, Sword Demon looked up at Chen Xie and inquired, "Elder Chen, are you certain you wish for them to witness the battle? They are merely at the Divine Profound Realm and Mountain Suppression Realm. Learning of the Immortal Sect’s enemies' prowess might instill fear in them."

"Perhaps they will indeed be frightened. However, I believe it is imperative they know the full truth. Furthermore, I hope that after observing this engagement against the formidable powers of the Covering Sky Tower, they will forever maintain a sense of awe. Beyond Earth Unrestricted lies Celestial Unrestricted! The Immortal Sect can currently shield them from adversity, but ultimately, they must venture out into a vaster world."

Following Chen Xie’s pronouncement, his gaze drifted towards the direction of the All Knowledge Building.

"This aligns with the Sect Leader’s aspirations, otherwise, he would not have permitted their involvement in the impending, perilous clash with the Covering Sky Tower."

Upon hearing Chen Xie’s explanation, Sword Demon nodded in comprehension, as did other Immortal Sect Elders such as Qin Shan.

After offering brief words of concern for Sword Demon, they departed from the dormitory area, returning to their cultivation grounds to resume their dedicated practices.

With everyone departed, Chen Xie bypassed any further discussion and immediately attended to the task Wen Ping had assigned him, turning his attention to Sword Demon.

"Elder Sword Demon, it is a relief to see your injuries are not severe. The Sect Leader issued a command before departing the All Knowledge Building: you are to proceed there tonight." Chen Xie’s demeanor was notably serious as he conveyed this, adding, "Elder Sword Demon, your power is on the verge of reaching a new zenith!"

Upon hearing Chen Xie's words, Sword Demon instantly grasped their meaning.

A smile of eager anticipation began to form on his lips.

To be truthful, when he unleashed that strike against the Celestial Unrestricted expert, he had truly experienced immense power.

Consequently, he now harbored a strong desire for even greater strength.

Achieving this through his own efforts alone seemed impossible for the moment.

Only the Sect Leader held the key to his advancement!

...

Tingyu Pavilion.

From the uppermost corridor of Tingyu Pavilion, Wen Ping surveyed the entirety of the Immortal Sect, a map and architectural details of the Sect laid out before him.

He sequentially selected the Mage Tower and the Flying Ship Construction House.

Both structures required an upgrade.

Foremost, the Mage Tower's current highest tier of magic was merely Tier Four.

While adequate for most within the Sect, it proved insufficient for Sword Demon.

Now that Sword Demon had ascended to the Celestial Unrestricted realm, he required Tier Five magic.

Without it, subduing that elder surnamed Jiang would prove exceedingly difficult!

Furthermore, coping with Celestial Level Vein Skills, which could only be cultivated after reaching Celestial Unrestricted, would also be a challenge!

Secondly, the current defensive capabilities of the Flying Ship's Flowing Cloud Armor were not particularly robust.

It could repel all attacks below the Celestial Unrestricted level, but it was vulnerable to assaults from Celestial Unrestricted experts.

Previously, there was no urgency to upgrade it; it could wait.

After all, the Flying Ship would see less frequent use with the advent of the teleportation array.

However, the emergence of Celestial Unrestricted experts in his domain now presented a tangible threat, demanding his vigilance.

He had to proceed with caution!

After accessing the information for both buildings, Wen Ping compared their respective upgrade times and associated costs.

The system chimed in, "The Mage Tower upgrade necessitates 50,000 Prestige and 48 hours. The Flowing Cloud Armor upgrade requires 30 hours and 30,000 Prestige."

"The upgrade duration is not extensive, but why is the Prestige cost so substantial?"

Wen Ping had initially believed his Prestige reserves were quite substantial.

With over 100,000 Prestige remaining, it had seemed sufficient for the foreseeable future.

Yet, upgrading merely the Mage Tower and the Flowing Cloud Armor would deplete half of it.

The system offered an explanation: "The Mage Tower represents the pinnacle of the magic-aligned structures, thus each upgrade demands a significant quantity of Prestige. As for the Flowing Cloud Armor, it has reached its maximum current level; any further upgrade will instigate a qualitative transformation. Not only will the defensive prowess be enhanced, but other attributes will also change. You can conceptualize it this way: should the Flowing Cloud Armor be upgraded again, the entire Flying Ship will undergo a metamorphosis!"

A metamorphosis?

Wen Ping felt a flicker of eagerness.

While the impending upgrades demanded a considerable amount of Prestige, fortunately, upon completing the initial stage of the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking task, a substantial 400,000 Prestige would be awarded.

Wen Ping promptly opted to upgrade the Mage Tower first.

[Mage Tower]

[Upgrading...]

[Required Time: 48 hours]