"For my body to reach its current state, the Vow Power Pills you offered have played a certain role. Unfortunately, your refining of the Stealing Heaven Tripod is still insufficient, unable to further purify the Vow Power, so the power of this body is currently unstable." Kong looked at his body and said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming's eyebrows slightly twitched, somewhat confused.

Further purify Vow Power?

Wasn't the Vow Power collected by the Stealing Heaven Tripod already refined by the Bright Soul Fire? Could it be further purified?

"Forget it, you can't achieve this yet, so it's pointless to say more. Your next goal is to find a way to quickly refine the Stealing Heaven Tripod's Forbidden to a hundredfold." Kong changed the subject, seemingly unwilling to discuss it further.

"Junior will do his best to speed up the refining process." Yuan Ming, seeing Kong's attitude, also refrained from asking further.

He then glanced at the Stealing Heaven Tripod and sighed inwardly.

Over the years, he had too much to do, his Array Formation Cultivation progressed slowly, and as the layers of the Stealing Heaven Tripod's Forbidden increased, the refining became more difficult.

Various factors combined, leading to slow progress in refining the Stealing Heaven Tripod, and to this day, it was still less than forty layers, far from the hundred layers required.

"Since embarking on the path of cultivation, the Stealing Heaven Tripod has been crucial for my progress. It seems I was a bit overconfident before, not understanding this treasure thoroughly. I must not slack off in the future and must focus more to master it as soon as possible," Yuan Ming thought, a realization awakening within him as he secretly made up his mind.

However, Kong's goal at this moment was not the Stealing Heaven Tripod but the Soul Destroying Sword.

Yuan Ming immediately brought the topic back to the Soul Destroying Sword and asked, "Senior just mentioned that the runes inscribed on my Soul Destroying Sword are too advanced... Senior, are you referring to the runes of Curse, Annihilation, and Frenzy Blood?"

"These three runes have a great origin, and are not something you can control at present. The Artifact Spirit of a Spiritual Treasure originates from the rune formation; all the runes within the formation must be fed before an Artifact Spirit can be born. To feed these three runes requires too much spiritual power, relying on you alone as a little Returning Void cultivator to nurture with mana, even after a thousand years would not suffice." Kong waved his hand and summoned the Soul Destroying Sword in front of him, causing the runes of Curse, Annihilation, and Frenzy Blood on the sword to light up.

"I see, since Senior pointed out this issue, there must be a solution, right?" Yuan Ming did not stop Kong's actions, he asked.

"Of course I have a solution, the usual price, two hundred Vow Power Pills." Kong turned to look at Yuan Ming, a sly merchant-like smile appearing on his face.

"So Senior Kong had this intention, but your previous promise to help me find Abyss Nether Stone, Love Inquiry Heart Jade, and the like, seems not yet fulfilled?" Yuan Ming realized and said.

"I naturally know where to find those things, but you can't go there at the moment, and besides, the last transaction and this one are two separate matters. If you are unwilling to comply, it's no big deal, just pretend I never mentioned it." Kong's tone turned cold, tossing the Soul Destroying Sword back to Yuan Ming as he was about to return to the Stealing Heaven Tripod.

"It's rare for Senior to make a request, how could I refuse? It's just that I don't have that many Vow Power Pills at hand, I hope Senior Kong can grant some leniency with the deadline." Yuan Ming hastily sought to retain him.

"Give them to me within five years." Kong said.

Yuan Ming raised his brows. Since adding Ye Wuya and other Returning Void believers, the formation of Vow Power Pills had significantly increased. Over the past five years, he had accumulated almost a hundred Vow Power Pills. Another five years would suffice to gather two hundred. Kong intended to drain the Vow Power Pills, leaving not a single one for him.

Nevertheless, he decided to agree; although the Vow Power Pills were precious, he dared not use them, using them for a trade with Kong was acceptable.

"Agreed." Yuan Ming said.

Kong smiled, waved his hand with a virtual grasp, a flash of white light at his fingertips, and a small pile of white elixirs appeared out of thin air, precisely the Vow Power Pills.

Yuan Ming's expression changed slightly, hurriedly using his Divine Sense to explore his Storage Ring, finding that the hundred Vow Power Pills stored there had disappeared without a trace.

He was shaken inside, the contents of his Storage Ring had been stolen without his awareness, Kong had cast his spell before him without him detecting a sign.

"Impressive means, Senior." Yuan Ming clasped his hands in respect.

Kong chuckled, did not respond to Yuan Ming, and swallowed those hundred Vow Power Pills.

"I have agreed to Senior's request, and half of the Vow Power Pills have been given, may I inquire about your solution?" Yuan Ming asked.

"Didn't I just say, increase the spiritual power of the Soul Destroying Sword, for instance, seeking a large amount of Nine Nether Iron to integrate into it, about the size of a mountain should suffice." Kong's body emitted flickers of white light, seemingly refining and absorbing those Vow Power Pills, speaking casually.

Yuan Ming's expression darkened, Nine Nether Iron was a top-tier Yin Attribute Spiritual Material; while it was more abundant in the Overseas World, it was not something easily obtainable. Mountain-sized Nine Nether Iron was practically a fantasy.

"Surely Senior is joking? If I could find that much Nine Nether Iron, why would I trouble Senior?" Yuan Ming suppressed his dissatisfaction and said coldly.

"This method is the most reliable. Well, since you think it's unmanageable, let's proceed with the second plan." Kong said with a faint smile.

Before the voice fell, a white light shot from Kong's hand, transforming into countless small characters arranging in the void; it was a mysterious secret skill, the Devouring Truth Treasure Sealing Technique.

Yuan Ming's gaze quickly scanned these words, his eyes slightly brightening.

This secret technique is a strange sealing skill that can seal one magic treasure within another and communicate the essence of both, allowing them to gradually fuse together.

Ultimately, the two magic treasures will completely merge into one, transforming into a new magic treasure.

He could hardly believe his eyes, not expecting there to be such a miraculous secret technique in the world. This method is similar to the fusion techniques in artifact refining, but even more advanced.

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Of course, using the Devouring Truth Treasure Sealing Technique also has certain requirements. The essences of the two magic treasures being sealed must be the same, otherwise, the spiritual power of the two treasures will clash, eventually leading to their mutual destruction.

"This Devouring Truth Treasure Sealing Technique is truly a wonderful sealing skill, but it seems this technique cannot solve the problem of the Soul Destroying Sword, as I don't have many yin attribute magic treasures," Yuan Ming said.

"Seems like your insight needs improvement. You're bearing a heavy treasure without realizing it, how is that different from being blind? That sword fragment is the best nourishment for the Soul Destroying Sword," Kong snorted, speaking bluntly.

"Senior Kong is referring to this?" Yuan Ming was taken aback, flipping his hand to take out the sword fragment obtained from the Stealing Heaven Tripod.

"Of course, those three runes were obtained from this item. To solve the trouble caused by those three runes, naturally, this sword fragment must be used," Kong said.

"Senior Kong knows the origin of this fragment?" Yuan Ming asked quickly.

"Two hundred Vow Power Pills," Kong did not answer, just extended his hand to Yuan Ming.

"Then forget it," Yuan Ming's expression froze, shaking his head.

Kong smiled faintly, not minding this, and said, "The method has been given to you. The rest is up to you. Your current strength is decent, but you lack a proper spiritual treasure. Quickly enhance the Soul Destroying Sword, and learn a few powerful divine skills from the Stealing Heaven Tripod. Don't wait until the real danger arrives to regret it."

"Real danger? What do you mean by this, Senior?" Yuan Ming asked hurriedly.

"You've now reached the middle stage of Returning Void. It's not a problem to tell you. Do you know about the Guardian Plan of the Chuyun Realm?" Kong asked.

"Guardian Plan? I don't know," Yuan Ming recalled carefully, shaking his head.

"With the Stealing Heaven Tripod in hand, collecting information is the easiest. Don't you ever think to pay more attention to the various places of the Chuyun Realm, especially the matters of the Central Continent?" Kong seemed somewhat speechless, remaining silent for a moment before speaking.

Yuan Ming gave an awkward smile. He indeed didn't pay much attention to the Central Continent, mostly inquiring about things he was interested in over the years through Xi Ying.

"The so-called Guardian Plan was a plan devised by various forces united after the Chuyun Realm first suffered a severe invasion by the Demon World. Detailed information, I won't say, you will have to investigate on your own. In short, the plan is to exhaust the resources of the Chuyun Realm to cultivate several Guardians to resist the Demon World's invasion. Xia Jie, whom you met, is one of them," Kong said.

"Senior Xia Jie is a Guardian?" Yuan Ming was shocked.

"He was a Guardian of the previous generation. In the domain war ten thousand years ago, he killed several Dharma manifestation stage cultivators and demons with an Undying Body. In the end, he and a Fiery Sun Body opponent were both seriously injured, his Dao Foundation destroyed, and he withdrew from the position of Guardian. I was also severely wounded in that battle, having to sleep until now," Kong said indignantly.

"Undying Body? Fiery Sun Body? Are these terms for Body Cultivation realms?" Yuan Ming, having never heard these terms before, asked.

"Correct, the Undying Body is above the Body of Wanxiang, and the Fiery Sun Body is the current pinnacle of Body Cultivation, with combat power equivalent to the Mahayana stage Magic Practitioner," Kong said.

Yuan Ming's eyes shone as he couldn't help but guess the divine skills of the Undying Body and Fiery Sun Body through their names.

The Undying Body, just from the name, is related to formidable life force. As for the Fiery Sun Body, the source of Body Cultivation's power is the sun, so this Fiery Sun Body should be related to the Power of the Sun.

Yuan Ming quickly collected his thoughts, considering the other information in Kong's words.

He knew a bit about Xia Jie's affairs. Xia Jie was injured fighting the Reincarnation Demon Lord, ending up in the Yunhuang Continent. So, it seems the Reincarnation Demon Lord might be that demon with the Fiery Sun Body?

But according to his understanding of the Demon World, all Mahayana stage demons have the title of Demon Emperor. The Fiery Sun Body should be the same. Why then does the Reincarnation Demon Lord still retain the title of Demon Lord?

"Those Guardians are the outstanding talents of the Chuyun Realm, receiving resources from the entire realm. Each of their cultivation levels reaches the pinnacle, at least at the peak of the Dharma manifestation stage. Moreover, several heavy treasures of the Chuyun Realm are in their possession, and the one Xia Jie had was the Stealing Heaven Tripod," Kong said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming, connecting it with his previous experiences, suddenly understood some previously unclear aspects.

Before he could think more, Kong's voice continued to speak:

"Back then, with Xia Jie's disappearance, the Stealing Heaven Tripod was also lost. Now, with you returning with this tripod, several Mahayana cultivators of the Chuyun Realm will eventually become aware of its return. Do you think they would allow someone at the Returning Void stage like you to hold such a heavy treasure?"

Hearing this, Yuan Ming's heart shuddered, and he fell into silence.