All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes
Chapter 643 - 18: Yan Chengju’s Friend Fei (Extra - for Monthly Votes)

Chapter 643: Chapter 18: Yan Chengju’s Friend Fei (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes)

"I’ve indeed had some interaction with him."

Noticing An Jing’s surprised tone, the young swordsman scratched his head and felt a bit embarrassed: "He paid me to practice with him, 750 Good Deeds each time, for half an hour—I was originally going to decline, but he offered too much!"

"Later I figured it out, there weren’t many in Third Middle School who could spar with me, and going into the Wilderness would be risking life rather than mere training. To ensure that I wouldn’t get rusty, it’s better to spar with him. Not only could I get money, I could also go a bit harder and not worry about hurting my classmates."

As he said this, Nian Quan’s eyes sharpened, filled with an eager excitement: "Don’t even mention it, if he can guard against my Wounding Sword Qi and my Heavenly River Sword, he is really quite formidable. We’ve each had our wins and losses, and in the last competition he caught me off guard!"

"It’s just that I started learning early." At this moment, Yan Chengju instead became modest: "As for talent, you’re the strong one."

Nian Quan did know that being able to catch up with a proper Tianyuan Realm talent like Yan Chengju, aside from a bit of advantage in talent, his cultivation technique ’Heavenly River Life and Death Sword’ was key.

This swordsmanship focused on combat and killing far surpasses any public Art of Magic in terms of power, not to mention it is much better than most secret techniques from the families and companies.

An Jing naturally guessed as well and curiously asked Subdue Evil: "Now that I also have a Water Spirit Root, can I learn this Heavenly River Life and Death Sword?"

"It’s not very suitable for you."

Subdue Evil pondered: "This swordsmanship requires a strong Fiendish Qi and experiencing the death of a loved one. The closer the better, even missing won’t do, it must be confirmed as completely deceased — that kind of ’separation between life and death’, to experience this Sword Intent between the divisibility of life and death — your Fiendish Qi is completely sufficient, but the thing is, you haven’t had any relatives die."

"I really haven’t."

An Jing was not disappointed, just contemplative: "However, along this journey, if I hadn’t acted perfectly, at least one of my parents would have passed away by now... Haha, I could definitely learn the other Seven Fiend Tribulations."

Thinking this, An Jing chuckled to himself again.

"It’s more than can; it’s as if made by heaven and earth for you." At this point, Subdue Evil felt somewhat regretful: "Actually if you had Innate Wisdom, utilizing the relatives from your former life to practice this swordsmanship would also work, but you’re too open-minded, completely unconcerned about the relatives from a past life, so it’s not feasible."

"If it doesn’t suit me, then never mind." An Jing didn’t care in the least: "Indeed, compared to losing my own loved ones, I prefer that evildoers and their families reunite in the Underworld."

By this time, Nian Quan and Yan Chengju had settled their accounts and arranged the time and place for their next training session.

"Ah, why be so polite with him, he came to give money."

Turning his head, Nian Quan knew An Jing was considerate of his feelings, but he had never taken that competition to heart — even though it was somewhat disgusting, the people from First Middle School were right, in the various competitions of the Tianyuan Realm, those little tricks are all part of the competition, especially since the upcoming Four Cities Competition might be held in the Wilderness, who will talk about rules with you then.

Without any hesitation, Nian Quan opened one of the three Jade Boxes.

"Hm?"

As the City Lord in Huai Xu Realm and an inheritor of the Bright Mirror Sect’s True Transmission, An Jing was no longer so short of money, so he wasn’t too concerned about Yan Chengju’s friend fee to begin with.

However, as Nian Quan opened the Jade Box, An Jing suddenly looked up in the direction of the Jade Box.

It wasn’t just him; even Subdue Evil let out a light "hmm" and glanced through An Jing’s view towards the Jade Box: "This aura..."

"Indeed, a genius sword cultivator."

Seeing An Jing’s reaction, Yan Chengju felt even more moved, with a smile he said: "Although our Yan Family is just modestly wealthy, we are particular about selecting gifts — since both of you are sword cultivators, the gifts will definitely be related Spiritual Objects."

At this moment, the object in the Jade Box presented its form: a translucent, greenish-gray iron block that looked like layers upon layers of cubes forming a crystal clear structure.

An extremely pure metal crystal.

"This is ’Shangqing Dew Iron’, from the Northwest Rift Valley, a divine metal that can greatly improve the spirituality of Magic Artifacts and magic treasures, counter almost all Yin-evil ghostly things, and has special damage against Heavenly Demons."

Yan Chengju introduced his gift, but An Jing and Subdue Evil weren’t really listening.

"The aura of this Shangqing Dew Iron... Indeed, it has that scent!"

An Jing concentrated deeply, speaking with extreme seriousness, "Subdue Evil, this Spiritual Material is related to you!"

"To come by without any effort..." Subdue Evil too spoke solemnly, "Northwest Rift Valley? I’m afraid, it might be the traces of Sword Qi... It seems that the clue to the fragments of the Tianyuan Realm lies over there!"

After steadying his mind, An Jing did not need to pretend; he was genuinely interested as he inquired from Yan Chengju about the specific origins of this Spiritual Material.

"Deep within the Northwest Rift Valley lies an endless nest of Insect Demons, said to reach the core of the earth. However, some areas of the Rift Valley have been cleared by our Human Clan, turning them into extremely dangerous yet rich mining fields."

Yan Chengju explained, "Whether it’s Flawless Iron, Shangqing Iron, Dragon Blood Pattern Gold, or Corrosive Void Blue Steel, all of it comes from there—the Rift Valley’s wealth of ores is substantial, and the dead husks of those Insect Demons are also a rather costly type of Vital Alloy."

"It’s not just in Xuanye City, nearly all Spirit Ores from the four great Spiritual Vein Cities come from that vicinity."

At this point, Yan Chengju laughed, "Our Yan Family also has a stake in the minefields. If you’re looking to purchase, you can go through the Yan Family channel, there will be a discount!"

Now the reason for the abundant resources of metals and irons in the Tianyuan Realm has been found.

The Northwest Rift Valley is a gaping wound that reaches the deepest parts of the earth; its unique Earth Vein and terrain make it the largest Spirit Iron minefield.

And the root cause for the breeding of such an abundance of Spirit Iron is probably related to Subdue Evil.

"It really is too kind of you, so I will gladly accept it."

An Jing took a deep breath as he solemnly received the ’Shangqing Dew Iron’ and another Jade Box, securing them inside the Great Void Magical Instrument—Huo Qing was not present, and his share was another type of Formation Material.

Then, he extended an invitation to Yan Chengju, "I’m heading to Third Middle School later to undertake the Martial Test task. Would you like to join me?"

Yan Chengju was momentarily stunned, and upon realizing that An Jing was inviting him to accompany him, he became incredibly excited and laughed loudly, "Yes, of course, definitely together!"

...

Third Middle School.

"What is An Xuan doing? He was clearly the first one to submit and leave, so why hasn’t he come over to receive the Martial Test task by now?"

Inside the meeting room, the directors who had been sitting idly all afternoon and evening, despite their composure, were now getting restless, "He wouldn’t be planning to come tomorrow, would he? The scouting time is limited; surely the earlier, the better!"

"This An Xuan is capable and has good ideas, but his attitude is indeed a bit too arrogant, too lax."

Some directors frowned deeply, "We don’t mind waiting, but what if he scores low on the Martial Test? The tasks are randomly selected from the Sky Surveillance Bureau. If he fails, isn’t that a slap in the face not just for our Third Middle School, but for the True Lord Himself?"

"Wait, he’s arrived."

Principal He was also in the meeting room, and unlike the other impatient directors, he was able to communicate with Nian Quan and knew that An Jing and his company had arrived.

Following Principal He’s voice, all the directors turned their gaze to the Water Mirror.

Then, all the complaining and anxious directors fell quiet for a good while.

Soon after, exclamations erupted, "Isn’t that the Yan Family’s young master? He’s the captain of the First Middle School’s team!"

"Nian Quan is there too? How come they’re walking together, chatting and laughing?"

"Could it be..."

"Is First Middle School trying to poach from our Third Middle School?!"