Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 493 - 280 Cut down the vassals_2

Chapter 493: 280 Cut down the vassals_2

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhixing’s heart was struck by a surge of shock and awe.

He never expected the Heavenly Locust to be so overwhelmingly powerful that it easily wiped out the entire Tian Luo clan.

What bullshit about the Four Major Families—are they that fragile?

Fang Zhixing took a deep breath and asked solemnly, "Elder, have you come to look for me because of the ’Five Declines of Heavenly People’?"

Yet Tian Yin countered with a question, "You have advanced to the Hundred Cows Realm, have you not?"

Fang Zhixing fell silent for a moment and then nodded.

"What a pity," Tian Yin lamented, shaking his head and sighing, "Then you can no longer help me."

Fang Zhixing was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Why?"

Tian Yin explained carefully, "You have chosen the path of flesh sanctification, and I am of the Heavenly People, we are naturally repellent to each other... Ah, what’s the use of telling you this. In any case, I can no longer seal the decaying aura in your body now."

Fang Zhixing listened but only understood half of it.

Tian Yin lamented to himself, "Who would have thought that your cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds. It hasn’t been long since we last met, and you’ve already moved up to the Hundred Cows Realm!"

Fang Zhixing’s mind raced as he quickly replied, "My body was transformed by the decaying aura of the Heavenly Locust. Since then, my cultivation has indeed soared as if aided by divine help, and it simply wouldn’t stop."

Tian Yin seemed to accept this explanation, waving his hand and saying, "Never mind, it’s fortunate I have made other preparations."

Seeing this, Fang Zhixing secretly rejoiced and immediately put on a regretful expression, bowing his head, "I am truly ashamed that I couldn’t be of help to elder."

"No need to feel ashamed," Tian Yin replied with a sudden smile. "You and I have a deep connection. In the future, we will still have opportunities to cooperate and help each other."

Fang Zhixing caught the underlying message and immediately perked up.

Sure enough, Tian Yin then said, "I have another matter that I hope you can help me with."

Fang Zhixing promptly replied, "As long as it’s within my capability, I’m at your command, elder."

Tian Yin chuckled and pulled a black ring from his bosom.

To be precise, it was a ring made of some black metal, with a clasp on it, in which a jewel resembling a Luminous Pearl was set.

Tian Yin laughed mysteriously, "This ring is a fine thing; I am giving it to you."

He handed over the ring, smiling, "Try it on your hand."

Fang Zhixing took the ring, hesitated for a moment, then slipped it onto the middle finger of his left hand, where it fit just right.

Almost instantly, a tingling sensation like an electric shock came from the black ring.

Then, the Luminous Pearl on the ring burst forth with a beam of light, like a flashlight, hitting the ground.

Fang Zhixing looked closely and his pupils abruptly constricted.

He saw that the beam of light had actually condensed into a line of text.

"Twelve miles from you lies a Fifth Level Restricted Area. Please go and clear out the pests."

Fang Zhixing’s eyes widened, at first not understanding what it meant.

Tian Yin smiled and said, "How about it, isn’t this black ring impressive? It can receive some mysterious messages."

Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but ask, "Where are these messages coming from?"

Tian Yin crossed his arms in front of his chest and sighed, "Although I have been reborn numerous times and assumed different identities, this ring has always followed me. It must be a very important object, but unfortunately, I can’t remember anymore."

It’s amnesia again...

Fang Zhixing’s mouth twitched slightly, and he pressed on, "Then, what is the use of this ring?"

Tian Yin continued, "It can send you timely and reliable information, almost without error. Thus, you can always receive countless pieces of intelligence, and of course, the most important—opportunities!"

He counted off on his fingers, "First, as long as you act according to the ring’s guidance and complete the tasks it assigns, you will have the chance to obtain many extraordinary treasures, unparalleled cultivation techniques, and countless other treasures that cultivators can only dream of."

Hearing this, Fang Zhixing and Xigou couldn’t help but exchange glances.

Xigou sent a telepathic message, "What is this thing, there are even big bosses behind the scenes assigning tasks to Heavenly People?!"

Are Heavenly People also wage workers?

Fang Zhixing was dumbfounded and said speechlessly, "They must all be life-threatening tasks, I suppose."

Tian Yin continued, "Secondly, I am not the only one who has this kind of ring. Many people have them.

Once two rings touch each other, they are automatically bound to each other.

After that, no matter how far apart you are, you will be able to contact each other, such as exchanging information or trading items."

"Damn~"

Fang Zhixing and Xigou looked at each other in dismay—it turned out this thing was like a mobile phone, not only could it navigate, but also make calls!

"What do you think, isn’t this a great gift I’ve given you?" Tian Yin said, full of pride.

Fang Zhixing forced a smile, and responded respectfully, "I appreciate your generous gift, but may I know why you are giving me this grand gift?"

Tian Yin chuckled, "I am about to face a Tribulation soon, so I’m lending you this ring for the time being. Just make the most of it for yourself.

However, if the ring assigns you a task that must be completed, you must help me finish it."

Fang Zhixing blinked and replied, "Senior, I’ve just advanced to the Hundred Cows Realm, and you’re much stronger than me. If there’s a mandatory task assigned to you, I might not have the ability to complete it."

Tian Yin waved his hand and said, "No, this ring can detect your power level and assign tasks of the corresponding level. In most cases, the tasks assigned to you will be within your capabilities."

Fang Zhixing was silent for a moment, still full of doubts, but before he could say more,

Tian Yin suddenly asked, "Do you have any questions for me? I will try to answer them to the best of my ability, as long as I still remember."

Fang Zhixing’s eyes flickered, and he quickly took out the Lotus Seed from his bosom and handed it over, asking curiously, "May I ask Senior, what is this?"

Tian Yin licked his lips and said seriously, "You entered the Fifth Level Restricted Area and obtained this Lotus Seed from a stele, right?"

Fang Zhixing responded, "Exactly, the Lotus Seed was shriveled at first."

Tian Yin nodded, not taking the Lotus Seed from his hand, but looked at it intently and said slowly, "This thing is called a ’Blood Refining Lotus Seed’ or a ’Parasitic Lotus Seed’.

As the name suggests, this type of Lotus Seed is not grown in water but on the bodies of those in the Hundred Cows Realm, relying on absorbing the essence of the strong to grow and thrive."

He mentioned, "You once smeared your blood on the stele, the stele absorbed your blood, and bestowed you with a cultivation technique. But in reality, it was this Lotus Seed that truly absorbed your blood."

Fang Zhixing had a moment of realization and said, "So it’s called a Blood Refining Lotus Seed?"

Tian Yin nodded repeatedly, "Yes, this Lotus Seed belongs to whomever’s blood it absorbs; no one else can nurture it, only you can. If you die, the Lotus Seed will die as well."

Fang Zhixing asked, "What’s the use of nurturing this Lotus Seed?"

Tian Yin laughed, "It’s not much use now, but who knows about later; anyway, you can keep it. You don’t have to do anything. Just carry it with you."

Fang Zhixing expressed his understanding.

Tian Yin stood up, laughing, "Then I’ll leave everything in your hands. I must go now. I hope I’ll still remember you the next time we meet."

He left the room on his own and vanished in a flash.

Fang Zhixing was silently speechless, took off the ring, and tossed it on the table, his expression fluctuating.

Xigou got up, incredulous, "Was that guy really a Heavenly Person? Why didn’t you try to figure him out?"

Fang Zhixing pursed his lips, "It’s quite possible that Tian Luo was indeed taken down by Tian Yin and the Heavenly Locust. Tian Yin likely wouldn’t joke about this sort of thing, thus his strength is probably above mine."

Xigou thought for a moment and murmured, "Luo Xinghu said, the true forms of Heavenly People are not present here. So, that little axe we saw, was just an avatar of Tian Yin, right?"

Fang Zhixing nodded, "That seems accurate, but the power of this avatar is unfathomable."

The man and the dog stared at the ring, bereft of sleep.

Outside, the sound of the rain intensified...