Chapter 975 - 457: Sect’s Generous Reward; Jiaming’s Arrangement

Looking at her more eager than himself, Chen Ye couldn’t help but chuckle softly:

"I’ll leave it to True Inheritor Bai to lead the way. But, what about the reward? Can I really pick any treasure from the inner vault?"

"Of course... it’s not that simple. Even Elders can’t casually use the sect’s resources. But don’t be disappointed, you’ll understand when the time comes."

The blonde girl shook her fair index finger, then proactively grabbed Chen Ye’s hand,

"Don’t just stand there, let’s go quickly. Even I haven’t visited the inner vault in a long time."

...

The inner vault of the Lingyin Sect is located inside the main peak.

This place has multiple arrays and is heavily guarded.

Moreover, there are Golden Core Elders stationed at the main peak on usual days, so ordinary people, without a token, even the Sect Master, find it difficult to step across the forbidden boundary.

The two proceeded unhindered.

The inner vault of the Lingyin Sect is different from ordinary treasuries.

It is actually a miniaturized Cave Heaven Blessed Land.

Above is a resplendent starry river and a graceful sun formed by arrays, and before their eyes are rolling mountains.

Spiritual Qi turns into wispy white mist, lingering in the valleys, streams, and medicinal fields.

"This..." Chen Ye’s gaze shifted slightly, greatly astounded.

"This is one of the sect’s assets, a fragment of a small grotto heaven."

Bai Susu stood with her hands behind her back, her blonde hair gently raised by the breeze, proudly lifting her chin,

"If the Treasures of Heaven and Earth were locked in jade boxes lifelessly, their spirituality would eventually dissipate. Only by planting and free-ranging them in this grotto heaven, utilizing arrays to simulate their growing environment, can their medicinal effects and spiritual charm be preserved endlessly. In the entire Yan Kingdom, there isn’t another place quite like this!"

Chen Ye nodded approvingly.

Bai Susu’s Divine Sense entered the Purple Gold Order token, read the permissions left by the Grand Elder, then said with a wide grin:

"Grand Peak Master Chen, the Grand Elder has truly invested heavily in you. Based on your earth-shattering achievements in the Qi Kingdom, the Grand Elder has granted you permission to choose — one Third Tier treasure, and five Second Tier treasures. The Second Tier treasures here are not ordinary Second Tier treasures, the lowest is Second Tier Upper Grade, there are even some Tier Two Top Grade ones!"

"One Third Tier, five Second Tier?"

Chen Ye felt a warm surge in his heart.

It doesn’t seem like much.

Yet, at present, Chen Ye’s entire body has only the Heart Slaughter Sword that is Third Tier!

And the previously second strongest magical treasure Cang Ming Aperture was just Second Tier, and it has already been damaged by Tuoba Zhenshi’s walking dead.

"Let’s go, we will choose the Second Tier ones first."

The two strolled in this miniaturized grotto heaven.

As the master of three apprentices, Chen Ye naturally considered them while selecting items.

For now,

Among the three apprentices, only Qing Jun lacks a handy magical treasure.

Her Wind Manipulation Order is merely Second Tier Middle Grade, Xiaohan Sword is just Second Tier Lower Grade, indeed in need of a fine magical treasure.

Since there’s choosing involved, he naturally should seek a suitable weapon for that Qing Jun girl first.

Having made up his mind, Chen Ye conveyed his intention to Bai Susu by his side.

"Choose a flying sword for Qing Jun?"

Bai Susu, upon hearing this, gave him a somewhat exasperated glare,

"You, as the master, really spoil those little girls rotten, clearly the reward is for you, yet you think of your disciple first."

Despite her words, she familiarly led Chen Ye to a steep isolated peak rising tall.

Atop the isolated peak, dozens of various flying swords were embedded, Sword Qi crisscrossing, extremely fierce.

"This is Sword Collection Cliff, where many unclaimed flying swords left by predecessors are preserved, using the spiritual Qi of the grotto heaven to nourish Sword Intent."

Bai Susu pointed at the topmost part of the cliff and introduced it with expertise,

"However, although there are many Second Tier treasures in this inner vault, flying swords have always been sought after. Currently, on the cliff face, there are only three flying swords that are Tier Two Top Grade."

Following her fair fingertip, Chen Ye’s gaze landed on the three clusters of brilliant Sword Light at the peak’s summit.

"The first one is called Mountain Shaker."

Bai Susu raised her hand to cast a spirit formula, the earth-colored Sword Light on the left quivered slightly, revealing a heavy sword without edge or blade.

"This sword is forged from Xuan Rock Mother Gold, weighs ten thousand pounds. With one swing, it has the might of splitting mountains and cracking stones, best suited for a Sword Cultivator who follows the path of strength and overcomes finesse with force. I think it suits Qing Jun well."

Chen Ye’s mind involuntarily conjured up the amusing image of the rotund Qing Jun wielding a door-sized heavy sword twice her own width, pounding away awkwardly...

He twitched the corner of his mouth and resolutely shook his head: "Too heavy, not suitable for Qing Jun, might stifle her growth. This girl probably won’t like it either."

Moreover,

Although Qing Jun does have great strength, which may be a strong point that other cultivators might make use of,

It is merely a fundamental attribute for Qing Jun.

Choosing a weapon naturally means finding one truly suitable for her.

Bai Susu, amused by his peculiar reasoning, chuckled but refrained from questioning further, pointing to the middle cluster of icy blue Sword Light emanating chilling cold.

"The second one is called Cold Chilong."

As the Spiritual Light dissipated, a fine sword carved from perennial dark ice suspended mid-air.

Ice crystals incessantly condensed and shattered around the sword body, exuding stark murderous intent.

"This sword is honed from the spine of a Third Tier Cold Chilong and was meant to be refined into a Spiritual Artifact, but unfortunately failed. It inherently carries extreme cold Sword Intent, extremely lethal."

"Too much murderous intent, not suitable either."

Chen Ye shook his head again,

"Qing Jun has a simple mind and practices the Xu Family True Seal, which is upright and powerful, advocating righteousness. The ferocity lingering in the Cold Chilong Sword before the demon beast’s death, its Sword Intent further is bleak and strange."

"You, as a master, are really nitpicking."