Chapter 593 - 589: Memory Stone

Chapter 593: Chapter 589: Memory Stone

Inside the Quiet Chamber.

Hong Yu sat cross-legged on the floor, his eyes slightly closed. He had a dignified and solemn appearance, and a thick, boundless aura billowed around him.

Before him, the Nine Dragon Celestial Cauldron glowed with a faint red light. Three red dragon runes coiled around the cauldron, swimming about and radiating a fiery brilliance.

RUMBLE!

Lying inside the Nine Dragon Celestial Cauldron was a branch from the Ancient Phoenix Tree.

Hong Yu had gone through great trouble to cut it from the tree and place it inside the cauldron. He then added materials like Blazing Flame Pure Gold, Hidden Name Pavilion Ridge, and Phoenix Feathers for the refining.

His Nine Feather Flying Knives had been utterly destroyed in his previous battle with Hai Wen, which made Hong Yu realize that as his strength increased, his old Celestial-Level Primordial Weapons could no longer keep up. Taking stock of his equipment, he found that aside from his upgradable Godslaying Spear, only the Fire Cloud Divine Armor could withstand increasingly intense combat.

The dozens of flying sabers he had previously refined were clearly no longer sufficient.

And so...

He resolved to forge a brand-new set of flying knives.

The main material was this Phoenix Phoenixwood, supplemented by precious Fire Attribute Artifact Refining Materials like Blazing Flame Pure Gold, Hidden Name Pavilion Ridge, and Phoenix Feathers.

If he succeeded in forging this set of Primordial Weapon Flying Knives, they would be at least Sixth Grade Level Primordial Weapons.

BUZZ!

The Nine Dragon Celestial Cauldron pulsed with red light.

As the dragon runes trembled, they shot out rays of red brilliance that descended into the cauldron.

Under this terrifying blast of energy,

the impurities within the various materials in the cauldron were continuously crushed and purged. Under the control and shaping of Hong Yu’s will, the fused mass of materials began to divide.

A total of one hundred and eight basic shapes appeared.

A unique flying saber design he had once seen flashed through Hong Yu’s mind. It was shaped like a feather—long, slender, and elliptical, with a sharpened edge all the way around and no hilt.

This meant that such a flying saber possessed devastating killing power from any angle.

BUZZ!

The one hundred and eight flying saber Artifact Embryos were finally forged.

With a wave of his arm, Hong Yu drew them out from the Nine Dragon Celestial Cauldron, and they hovered before him.

The blue light within his left eye surged. The powers of his Thunder Emperor’s Divine Eyes and Blue Star Eyes merged, and his Spiritual Power, infused with Thunder Power, transformed into one hundred and eight Spirit Elves.

They rushed toward the flying sabers, meticulously carving Spirit Array Runes like master sculptors.

Hong Yu had already conceptualized these Inscriptions long ago.

They were all designed to increase sharpness, bloodthirstiness, speed, and destructive power.

Each was a profound Inscription recorded in the *Initial Understanding of the Dao of Artifacts*. All six Inscriptions were of Level 6 Quality, and he etched every one of them onto the blades.

For Hong Yu, this process was not difficult.

RUMBLE!

When the Inscriptions were fully carved, the one hundred and eight flying knives began to vibrate on their own. An ear-piercing metallic hum made one’s eardrums ache as ripples of energy spread out. They gleamed with a cold light, their entire bodies suffused with a sharp and bloodthirsty sheen.

The one hundred and eight flying knives levitated in mid-air.

Hong Yu’s expression was solemn, his eyes like bolts of cold lightning. He uttered a low shout, "With my blood, I grant you spirit!"

PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!

One hundred and eight streams of Blood Sword energy shot out, sinking into the one hundred and eight flying knives.

As red light flowed over them, a strange Rune was branded onto each flying saber. The red light eventually subsided, replaced by an inscription on every blade: "Feathered."

The Feathered Flying Knives!

They were named after the feathers that fall from a Phoenix!

"Come!"

At Hong Yu’s soft call, the one hundred and eight Feathered Flying Knives flew back to him, floating quietly by his side like the most loyal of guards.

A feeling of being connected by blood emanated from the Feathered Flying Knives.

This was the result of the blood sacrifice.

It allowed Hong Yu to know the one hundred and eight Feathered Flying Knives as if they were his own hands and feet, controlling them as effortlessly as an extension of his own arm. It was also a huge boost to the flying knives’ power.

’I can try out the Fifth Layer of the *Flying Thunder Divine Skill* now!’

The corners of Hong Yu’s lips turned up.

His mastery of the *Flying Thunder Divine Skill* was becoming increasingly proficient. He had now grasped the Fifth Layer Realm, which involved wielding one hundred and eight flying knives in unison. This realm was called "Illusory Void!"

It meant he could manipulate one hundred and eight flying knives, making them change formation out of thin air.

"Illusory Void, transform!"

Guided by his Spiritual Power, the one hundred and eight flying knives changed in an instant. They spun through the void, immediately coalescing into a Phoenix that blazed with fire.

It soared high, and the space it passed through shattered.

Scorching air instantly filled the chamber, an incredibly terrifying sight.

The heat and sharpness generated as the Phoenix shot past were enough to slice a typical Fifth Grade Defense Armor clean in half.

While it couldn’t cut through a Sixth Grade Battle Armor, it could still inflict massive trauma.

This was an absolutely terrifying technique!

"With these one hundred and eight Feathered Flying Knives, my strength will rise to another level." Hong Yu grew more and more excited.

Just imagine...

Two people are locked in battle, and suddenly one hundred and eight flying knives fly out, forming a Flame Phoenix. With a flap of its wings that tears through the air, it slices the opponent in two at the waist with a SWISH. What an exhilarating thought!

Because they had been blood-sacrificed, the Feathered Flying Knives could be stored inside his body.

He shrank the one hundred and eight flying knives and stored them in his Dantian to be nourished by his Infinite Primordial Embryo. After stowing away the Nine Dragon Celestial Cauldron, Hong Yu slowly stood up. ’Right now, the most important things are to find the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit and the Ten Thousand Year-old Polygonum multiflorum to refine the Nine Orifice Breaking God Pill and break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm as soon as possible. In addition, I need to find Celestial Thunder and a Wind Fiend for the *Wind and Thunder Beast Technique*. I have to get that done quickly too.’

His current opponents and hidden dangers were no longer limited to just Venerable Xiahuang.

Hong Yu had a premonition that the Eastern Asura would certainly not let things rest. On top of that, the Venerable Golden Bone was an irresistible temptation for anyone.

’Sooner or later, the news that I have the Venerable Golden Bone will get out. When that happens, I’m afraid ninety-nine percent of the people in the True Dragon Battlefield will covet it, eager to cut me into a thousand pieces to plunder the Venerable Golden Bone.’

’If it really comes to that, not only will my own life be in danger, but all my friends and the Hong Alliance will probably be dragged down with me.’

The only once-and-for-all solution was to increase his strength.

He had to reach the level of a Lord of a Divine City, someone who could suppress all challengers with his power alone.

To reach that level, the fastest way was to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Once he broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, not only could he condense a Martial Dao Dharma Aspect and multiply his strength, but more importantly, he would also have the ability to open the final Death Rune Seal of the Rashomon.

Once all Three Seals were gathered, he would be an unstoppable force, cutting down anyone who stood in his way.

What’s more...

’Based on my understanding of the Profound Celestial Tower’s usual antics, I should be able to open the fourth layer after I break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm.’

’The first three layers each elevated my strength to a new level and benefited me greatly. The treasure on the fourth layer shouldn’t be a disappointment.’

The *Wind and Thunder Beast Technique* was also a Secret Technique passed down from Fire Cloud Venerable. Even though Celestial Thunder and Wind Fiends were rare, finding even one of them would be a boost to his strength.

Therefore, all these things had to be done as soon as possible.

With that thought,

Hong Yu prepared himself and left the Quiet Chamber.

Feng Xue Xin was in the City Lord’s Mansion handling some important intelligence. He was startled when he saw Hong Yu emerge, and then his face fell. "Junior Brother, you’re finally out. Something big has happened."

"What is it?"

Hong Yu frowned.

Feng Xue Xin gave a bitter smile. "The news that you killed Bai Luoxue and Long Qingfeng has reached Venerable Xiahuang’s ears. He’s already declared that as soon as he emerges from his seclusion, he will personally come for you and tear you to shreds. On top of that, we’ve received news from the City of Sorrow. The War Race Tribe they control can communicate with the War Race in the core area. A few days ago, the War Race from the core area contacted them asking about you."

"According to the intel from Xiao Shilang of the City of Sorrow, the news that you possess the Venerable Golden Bone has spread throughout the core area. Now, all the major powers in the core area are trying everything they can to find you!"

Neither of the two pieces of news Feng Xue Xin delivered was good for Hong Yu.

Venerable Xiahuang was already the number one Unparalleled Genius, and it was said he had obtained a terrifying inheritance. His strength would surely skyrocket once he came out of seclusion.

It was still unknown if he would be a match for him then.

More importantly, the news of the Venerable Golden Bone had already been leaked.

This meant he had practically become a public enemy. Hong Yu fell into deep thought and looked at Feng Xue Xin. "Senior Brother Feng, any news on the information I asked you to gather?"

Feng Xue Xin paused, then slapped his forehead. "I almost forgot. There’s no news yet on the locations of Celestial Thunder or Wind Fiends. However, we did get a lead on the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit. A Hong Alliance expert learned from a member of the War Race that there’s a place in the Central Area called the Nanshan Collection. A market is held there once every five years, and someone was once seen selling Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit there!"

"Nanshan Collection? In the Central Area?"

Hong Yu fell silent for a moment.

He was thinking...

Now that the news of the Venerable Golden Bone was out, he definitely couldn’t stay in the City of Dawn any longer.

In that case, the Nanshan Collection was a must-go destination.

At this thought, Hong Yu said, "Senior Brother Feng, give me a Memory Stone!"

"A Memory Stone? What do you need it for?"

Although puzzled, Feng Xue Xin still took one out and handed it to Hong Yu.

A Memory Stone, as the name implied, was a stone that could record images. Each one was extremely expensive.

Hong Yu channeled his Spiritual Power and left a segment of spiritual memory inside before handing it to Feng Xue Xin. "Senior Brother Feng, this Memory Stone contains a spiritual memory of mine. Keep it safe. If any powerful experts come looking for me in the future, show them the Memory Stone. After watching it, they will naturally stop troubling the Hong Alliance."

"What did you leave in there?"

Feng Xue Xin frowned. "Are you leaving the City of Dawn?"

"Yes!"

Hong Yu nodded. "Under the current circumstances, my leaving is the best choice. It will not only protect the Hong Alliance but also give me a chance to increase my strength. Alright, time is of the essence, I’ll leave now. Remember, if the Hong Alliance is in trouble, you can crush the Spirit Communication Jade Order, and I will rush back as soon as I can!"

"Alright, take care!"

Feng Xue Xin was not one to mince words, and he nodded immediately.

Hong Yu nodded and soared into the sky.

「His destination: the Central Area—Nanshan Collection!」

He had no idea that just three days after his departure, several groups of powerful experts arrived at the City of Dawn. The weakest among them were at the Ultimate True Dragon Level, and the strongest were comparable to the top three Unparalleled Geniuses.

Each one of them had an aura as vast as a rainbow and was bristling with killing intent.

Composed and dignified, Feng Xue Xin took out the Memory Stone and publicly played the spiritual memory...

[Guess what spiritual memory is in the Memory Stone?]