Chapter 103 Recruitment

  Qī Xuán Jiàn, Shěn Jūn Xiá!

  From today on, Chu State will no longer be the only one who can kill a Shan Hai Jing strongman in the Shen Tong Jing realm.

  Everyone will remember that there is also a strong man, sitting in the Seven Mysteries Hall of the Seven Mysteries Mountain, in charge of the entire Shen family, with a status so noble that it can be counted among the top ten in Chu State.

  And he personally has great strength, able to behead a god!

  The flames refine the void, looking up at the sky and wailing in grief, painful to the point of not wanting to live.

  He advanced to the Divine Realm ten years ago and then spent the next decade cultivating the minor divine ability "Magma Furnace Gun". He had hoped to make a name for himself, but who would have thought that in his first battle as a Divine Realm cultivator, he would be defeated by Shen Junxiang and have his arm cut off? Such humiliation could not be tolerated.

  Huoyue Kong is getting angry!

  But at this moment, a hoarse voice suddenly rang out.

  "Fall back, Huo Lian Kong! You're no match for the Seven Mystical Swords."

  Huolong's expression froze for a moment: "Ol... Old Ancestor?"

  That withered voice was actually the old ancestor of the Huo family, the legendary Huo Jueyang who had lived for thousands of years!

  "Come back. This vendetta will be avenged, but not now, it will be settled another day."

  "Yes!" Huo Liankong gritted his teeth.

  He was arrogant and domineering, but he absolutely dared not disobey the old ancestor's orders.

  Ancestor, is the true pillar of Huo's family and one of the few great divine practitioners in the entire Chu State.

  He is the anchor of the Huo family. As long as he is here, the Huo family will forever be one of the four major families, and no one can deny it!

  Huolongkong disappeared, and the seven-colored rainbow sword also vanished. However, everyone present would never forget that terrifying sword light, which cut off Huolongkong's arm.

  Sat in the Seven Mystical Mountains for twenty years, never once descending from the mountain, and almost never taking action. Many people have expressed doubts about Shen Junxiang's reputation as the second strongest among the "Ten Great Powers of the Mountain and Sea Realm", believing that his name is not matched by his abilities, having only an empty title without corresponding strength.

  But today this sword made everyone understand that Shen Junxiu has the power to kill a minor deity, and it's well-deserved!

  Perhaps Shen Junxi should be ranked first, above Luo Hongchen?

  Of course, there are still some people who look down on it.

  "Isn't it just relying on the power of the Seven Mysteries Sword, the treasure of the Zhuang tribe? The Seven Mysteries Sword is a top-grade spiritual artifact. Even if Chu Cheng had that sword, he could still deal with Huo Liankong!" In a corner, Luo Hongchen's face was full of discontent.

  Of course, that's impossible.

  The reason why a spiritual artifact is a spiritual artifact is that it has spirituality, and anyone can use it. Unlike the law enforcement artifact, the Taishang Jiulong Tushen Gun in the Mountain and Sea Realm, if it weren't for the three spiritual energies of the Dead Qi True Dragon, even Chu Cheng wouldn't be able to move it.

  But how much power the spiritual tool can exert depends on the user.

  Anyway, Chu Cheng held the Lingqi Jingguang, and the power he could exert would not be stronger than the Five Elements Boundary Flag...

  "Lin, how are you? You're injured, let me help you inside to rest." Chu Cheng helped Lin Duojian up.

  "It doesn't matter, the pain on my body is beneficial and harmless. I'll just sit for a moment, and naturally it will slowly get better. This isn't a place for conversation, let's go in first." Lin Duogun looked at Jiu Duan Master.

  "Hmm, come to my courtyard. Zheng Fenghua, activate the defense measures. If guests from various major forces arrive, please invite them to the Central Grand Hall. I will be waiting there quietly!" The Ninth Forge Master instructed.

  "Yes!" Zheng Fenghua endured the pain on his body and smiled with joy.

  The nine great masters have advanced to the spiritual level of equipment refiners, and these guards have also risen with the tide, their status has been further elevated, this is a joyful event, how can they not be happy?

  What does it matter about the wounds on my body?

  "Let's go, we'll talk inside." said Jiu Yan Dashi calmly.

  Central Great Hall, a grand hall.

  The Ninth Master sat in the master's seat, with his nine great disciples lined up in a row, and the lower-ranking servants standing at attention.

  On the right side, three seats were occupied by Mu Rong Master, Fan Yue Master and Wang Jiang Master. Each of their eyes was fixed intently on the long spear in Chu Cheng's hand.

  On the left side of the seats, Lin Duxiang sat in the first position, followed by Nuan Yulou and then Chu Cheng.

  Apart from this, even the guardians of the mountain and sea realm did not have the qualifications to sit down, standing far away outside the main hall of the Central Palace, always on high alert.

  "This time refining the spiritual instrument, also withstood the fire tempering of emptiness. Thanks to several of you for your assistance!" The Ninth Forging Master cupped his hands in gratitude.

  "Haha, Jiu Yan, we old guys have always been watching each other's backs. Otherwise, how could we survive under the oppression of the Huo family? You're still being polite with us?" Murong Master said with a smile.

  "Ah, naturally. However, it's Warm Jade Building Master and Lin Duogun who are not related to us by blood or friendship, yet they lent a helping hand, I truly appreciate it. Especially Lin Duogun, who even suffered severe injuries in the process, I'm really sorry about that. Here, there is a bottle of 8th-grade 'Lotus Snow Nourishing Spirit Pill', although its main purpose is to nourish the soul, it also has the effect of treating physical pain, so don't decline it." Jiu Duanshi took out a jade bottle and had his eldest disciple hand it over to Lin Duogun.

  "This, this is too precious, right?" Lin Duojian took a deep breath, shocked beyond words.

  "This 'Lianxue Yangshen Dan' is an eighth-grade elixir, even strong practitioners in the Spiritual Communication realm can take it, and it's extremely expensive. Elixirs of this level are always in short supply and are hardly ever seen on the market."

  "Lin Dugu will definitely enter the top ten strongmen of Shanhaijing after today, and a bottle of elixir is not precious at all in exchange for your friendship with Lin Dugu." said Jiuduan Master calmly.

  "Alright..." Lin Duxiu took the medicine and fell silent for a moment before suddenly speaking in a low tone, "Master Jiuduan, I have an impolite request."

  "Speak," said Master Jiu Yan.

  "I think, I think... Alas, I'd like to follow the master from now on, but I don't know if the master will accept me?" Lin Duojian suddenly stood up and clasped his hands together.

  "What you said... is really true?" As soon as these words came out, even Jiu Yan's master was moved.

  People of Lin Duxiu's level are different from ordinary mountain and sea boundary strongmen. Each one is proud and arrogant, how can they be willing to live under someone else's command?

  Jiuzhuan Master had long wanted to recruit such a master, but how could such a master be recruited so easily?

  At this moment, it's not just the Nine Furnace Master, but also the others present, who are all holding their breath and staring at Lin Du, with flickering eyes.

  "It's true!" Lin Duojian said in a low voice.

  "Why? Your proud aura, no less than any of the top ten strongmen in the Mountain and Sea Realm, has always been one that walks alone, so why are you willing to follow me?" asked Jiu Yan.

  "Master, you are already a spiritual-level artifact refiner, not like before. Following a spiritual-level artifact refiner is not humiliating, but rather an honor. From today on, the number of Mountain and Sea Realm strongmen who want to follow Master will be countless, right?" Lin Duogun said.

  "This is not your true intention." said Jiu Yan Dashi calmly.

  "This... Alas, Master, I want a spiritual artifact, a spiritual long spear! Although my comprehension is not bad, but the opportunity is too poor. Now that the way of the spear has reached a bottleneck, only by comprehending the spiritual artifact can there be a possibility of breakthrough!" Lin Duogun sighed.

  The strong in the Mountain and Sea Realm, wanting to break through again and enter the Divine Transformation Realm, is extremely difficult. It can be said that among 10,000 Mountain and Sea Realm strongmen, not even one may have a chance to refine their aperture and advance to the Divine Transformation Realm.

  Lin Duogun was confident in himself, but as for advancing to the Divine Transformation realm, he didn't have too much assurance.

  Those big family juniors, with too many resources, and there are strong masters of the Divine Realm in the family to guide them. At worst, they have the insights left by the strong masters of the Divine Realm, so it's much easier for them to advance to the Divine Realm than others.

  Lin Duogun was alone and highly talented, but he couldn't get guidance from a strong master in the Divine Realm, which was his greatest weakness.

  He doesn't have any of those things at all.

  And if you can follow the Ninth Forge Master, then with the Ninth Forge Master's wealth, wealth will not be lacking. The Ninth Forge Master becoming a Spiritual-level Artifact Refiner will definitely attract a large number of strong followers, and companions will not be lacking either. As for the method to break through the Divine Ability, it can be obtained from the spiritual artifact. And as for territory, does the Ninth Forge Master's domain count as territory?

  "For a short period of time, I won't be taking action to refine the spiritual instrument. I need to carefully ponder the wonders of the spiritual instrument and summarize the gains and losses from this refining process. This will take a very long time, perhaps even several years." The Ninth Forging Master said calmly: "Are you sure about that?"

  Lin Duqiang slightly hesitated, then shook his head and said: "It's just a few years, what's the harm? Wait for it! My cultivation has almost reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, but it's not yet complete. Perhaps I still need several years or even decades."

  "Hmm, then it's settled, I agree." said Jiu Yan Dashi calmly.

  "Really? That's great!" Lin Duojian's face revealed a joyful smile.

  At this time, Chucheng suddenly said: "Lin senior, have you forgotten that I have a spiritual artifact long gun in my hand?"

  As soon as this was said, Lin Duojian slightly hesitated, thinking of something in his heart, and then shook his head: "Yours is yours... You are also a gunner, how can this spiritual long gun be lent to me for use? Moreover, you are about to enter the Qingming Ruins, this spiritual long gun can increase your strength."

  Chu Cheng shook his head and said: "My spear skills are too poor, far from the Divine Realm, this spiritual instrument long spear... for me, it's not very useful, lending it to you for a few years is no big deal."

  Seeing Lin Duogun seemingly wanting to say something, Chu Cheng waved his hand: "Moreover, with a low cultivation yet possessing a precious treasure, that's a great sin. Can I keep this spiritual instrument long spear?"

  Lin Duogun's eyes widened slightly as he stared at Chu Cheng, his gaze filled with incredulity.

  At just twelve years old, he can actually withstand the spiritual device's **, and still see through his own situation and hidden crisis. This child is not simple!

  Chu Cheng smiled and said: "Lin senior, this gun is only temporarily lent to you for use... it must be returned another day. And I also have other requests..."

  Lin Duqiang took a deep breath: "Speak!"

  Chu Cheng smiled slightly and said: "The young man's spear technique is too poor, and it doesn't look good... The distance from the heroic meeting will open, but there are still some days..."

  "Alright, for these days, I'll teach you wholeheartedly and pass on my gun skills to you!" Lin Duojian agreed in one breath.

  Chu Cheng smiled with satisfaction: "Young people can't help but offend some people. This Chu Wang is deep, who knows if the person I offended has a huge background..."

  Lin Duxing gazed deeply at Chucheng and said: "As long as it's not an unbeatable strong opponent, I'll take them down for you!"

  "Deal!"