Chapter 3692: Shangguan Xiong Feng

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Despite Feng Qing Yang’s words, Duan Ling Tian had no intention of accepting another master. At least, not for now. Perhaps, that might change in the future.

“You’re from a Devata Realm?” the 17th core elder asked with a hint of pity when he heard Duan Ling Tian’s words. After all, inhabitants of Realms of Gods held an advantage over those from the Devata Realms. Since most inhabitants of Devata Realms were not descendants of supreme powerhouses, they
naturally did not have bloodline powers.

Bloodline powers naturally contributed greatly to one’s strength. If two opponents with the same cultivation base fought, the party with the bloodline power would be able to easily defeat the other party with a bloodline power.
“Yes.” Duan Ling Tian nodded.

The 17th core elder tried to change the subject and said, “Your master will definitely be happy if he knows how filial you are in this regard.”

Duan Ling Tian only smiled in response.

‘When they arrived at the entrance of the secret room where the rewards were stored, the 17th elder deactivated the Formation at the entrance before he said, “Go in and choose whatever you want.”

When Duan Ling Tian first stepped foot into the secret room, he first saw a huge room. Rows and rows of shelves stood in the middle. There were weapons, pills, jade tokens, divine fruits, divine herbs, and kinds of things.

‘When Duan Ling Tian was looking at the jade tokens, the 17th core elder said, “There’s a brief description for all the memory jade tokens, You can see them by extending a strand of your Divine Consciousness into the jade tokens. In fact, this is the same for all the items”
“Alright.” Duan Ling Tian nodded before he wandered the vast secret room. As soon as he extended a strand of his Divine Consciousness into an item, a brief description of the item would appear in his mind.

“Three Superb Sun Pills can boost a King of Gods’ cultivation base. Its effect is even much better than divine rocks,” Duan Ling Tian muttered to himself after he extended his Divine Consciousness into a pill bottle that stood next to the memory jade token.

Similar to many pills, the Superb Sun Pills would lose much of its efficacy once one had eaten it thrice. If one had taken more than ten pills, the pills would lose efficacy immediately.

“These pills are only valuable to those who have yet to ingest them,’ Duan Ling Tian thought to himself. He was disinterested in the pills because the Zhong clan had given him more than a dozen Superb Sun Pills.

“Bone Melting Jade. This is a mediocre divine artifact. Apart from possessing high offensive strength, it has a special ability. It could create a type of poison that can erode and melt one’s bones. This is especially suitable for those who had comprehended the law of water,” Duan Ling Tian murmured after
extending a strand of his Divine Consciousness into a simple jade token with lines and patterns etched on it. They prevented Divine Consciousness from probing it.

“This mediocre divine artifact is rather good. It’s stronger than most of the mediocre divine artifacts I own,’ Duan Ling Tian thought to himself. Nonetheless, he had no intention of claiming it.
Upon seeing this, the 17th elder said, “Duan Ling Tian, the Bone Melting Jade is one of the two most powerful mediocre divine artifacts here. It’s a rarity. You should select it as your reward.”

“Thank you for your reminder, 17th Elder,” Duan Ling Tian said. He knew the 17th eldest had good intentions, but he truly did not need it. Moreover, the mediocre divine artifact did not even have an artifact soul. Even if it had an artifact soul, how could it compare to his Seven Orifices Exquisite Sword, a
prominent divine artifact with a soul?

After circling the secret room twice, Duan Ling Tian finally found something he was interested in.
“The Consolidation Divine Fruit.

The Consolidation Divine Fruit was very useful to those who had just become a King of Gods. It could help stabilize a rudimentary King of Gods’ cultivation base in just a day.

To Duan Ling Tian, the divine fruit was very useful. Nothing in the secret room could compare to it. He might not be able to use it immediately, but it would be useful to him after he broke through and become a rudimentary King of Gods.
“17th Elder, I want the Consolidation Divine Fruit,” Duan Ling Tian said after taking the Consolidation Fruit.

The 17th elder frowned and asked, “Are you sure? Although the Consolidation Divine Fruit is rare, its effect isn’t that great. It can help you stabilize your cultivation base after you become a rudimentary King of Gods in just a day, but you can stabilize it yourself in just half a month. That’s not a very long
time at all.”

The 17th elder thought that Duan Ling Tian was making a mistake by picking the Consolidation Divine Fruit. The Bone Melting Jade, or any of the mediocre divine artifacts, was of a higher value than the Consolidation Divine Fruit, after all.

In the Hidden Fog Sect, there were many who gave up their Consolidation Divine Fruits for mediocre divine artifacts, but there were none who gave up their mediocre divine artifacts for the Consolidation Divine Artifact. Even with additional treasures, no one would give up their mediocre divine artifacts
for the Consolidation Divine Fruits.

“Yes, I’m sure,” Duan Ling Tian said confidently. He knew the 17th elder thought the Consolidation Divine Fruit was inferior to mediocre divine artifacts. However, one could only encounter the Consolidation Divine Fruit by luck. Even when he was in the trading hall earlier, he did not see any Consolidation.
Divine Fruit. Who knew when he would be able to find a Consolidation Divine Fruit again if he did not select it now. He did not want to waste this opportunity. To him, the Consolidation Divine Fruit was worth much more than a mediocre divine artifact.

“Alright.” The 17th elder no longer dissuaded Duan Ling Tian when he saw how determined Duan Ling Tian was even though he thought it was a pity Duan Ling Tian did not choose the Bone Melting Jade. He said, “Let’s go. I’ve already sent for someone to bring you to the core disciples’ residence and
training ground.”

“Thank you, 17th Elder,” Duan Ling Tian said.
At this time, a thin old man arrived at the entrance of the secret room. He was so thin that it seemed as though a gust of wind could easily blow him away. When he arrived, he greeted the 17th elder respectfully. “Greetings, 17th Elder.”
“This is Zhang Jin, an inner elder,” the 17th elder said to Duan Ling Tian, “He’s in charge of the core disciples’ training ground. You can look for him if you have any questions.”

Duan Ling Tian nodded before he greeted Zhang Jin. “Greetings, Elder Zhang Jin.”

Zhang Jin said enthusiastically, “Duan Ling Tian, I’ve long heard about you! It’s really a pity you rejected Elder Let’s offer to be his disciple!” He shook his head as he continued to say regretfully, “You’re too young and impulsive. If you become Elder Lei’s disciple, your status will be elevated in the sect. Even
the sect leader will pay more attention to you.”

“Everyone has different aspirations,” Duan Ling Tian said with a smile, “Elder Zhang Jin, please lead me to the core disciples’ training ground.”
“Alright.” Zhang Jin shook his head and sighed.

Duan Ling Tian bade farewell to the 17th elder and followed Zhang Jin.

After passing a building, they took to the sky.

Duan Ling Tian could see the picturesque scenery in the Hidden Fog Sect’s estate from above. However, he did not think much of it since he had already grown used to seeing it.

“Duan Ling Tian, since you’re the first advanced god to become a core disciple in 10,000 years, let me tell you something that’s not in the Core Disciple Manual,” Zhang Jin said.

While Zhang Jin was patiently briefing Duan Ling Tian, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Zhang Jin and Duan Ling Tian, causing Zhang Jin to trail off.

The person who blocked their path was a stern-looking tall and burly young man dressed in a scarlet robe. His long black hair draped down his back, and a scarlet ribbon was tied around his head. As soon as he appeared, he nodded and greeted Zhang Jin. “Greetings, Elder Zhang Jin.”
Before Zhang Jin could speak, the young man turned to Duan Ling Tian and asked indifferently, “Are you Duan Ling Tian, the new core disciple?”

Duan Ling Tian frowned slightly. The young man’s attitude toward him was clearly frosty compared to the way the young man had spoken to Zhang Jin. Hence, he ignored the young man’s question.

“Duan Ling Tian,” Zhang Jin, who sensed Duan Ling Tian’s displeasure, said, “This is Shangguan Xiong Feng. He’s the eldest disciple of Elder Feng. He’s one of the top three strongest among the 62 core disciples. Well, there are 63 core disciples now, including you. He’s an intermediate King of Gods
capable of defeating inner elders of the sect.”

Zhang Jin had deliberately brought Shangguan Xiong Feng’s strength to remind Duan Ling Tian to be polite to Shangguan Xiong Feng.

At this time, Shangguan Xiong Feng said in a tone that brooked no argument, “Hand over your two Auspicious Pills. I want them.”