darknovel 54. I'll show you something good.
54. I'll show you something good.
"Sage Su, do you realize how dangerous your words are? Didn't you also express admiration for Ouyang Shangzhi, Tian Ce Zhenlong, and others back then?"
"Uh, General Zhan is joking. I just wanted to say that I feel much more at ease knowing that the divine artifact is in your hands."
"This is also what I wanted to say to you, Su Xianren. You don't need to worry about my ambition flaring up, nor do you need to worry about me collecting more divine artifacts. I feel that two divine artifacts are already a bit too many... Perhaps I could give one to you, Su Xianren?"
"I would be more than happy to do so, but it seems that Commander Zhan never discusses anything without conditions?"
"Without some conditions, it'll seem like a fake request, but it seems I can't think of anything to ask of Master Suxian... How about the Glazed Wonderland? Hmm, I'll have to be really demanding first, how about adding Cloud Crossing Mountain and Dingchan Heaven as well?"
"Fine, go ask Senior Yi Ye Shu and Bodhisattva Jing Liuli for it yourself..." "General Zhan is joking again. I only hope that General Zhan can handle the artifact properly."
"I'll try my best. Anyway, if I decide to dispose of the artifact, I'll let you know in advance. If you have any new information, feel free to let me know first as well."
"Of course."
a few days later.
It was a dark and windy night in a desolate mountain wilderness.
At the summit, a spatial ripple revealed the figures of Teng Xie and She Sheng. Bei Chen Yuan Huang was already there with the Awakened Evil, waiting for them.
"This sounds like a villainous conspiracy meeting... The Pope invited me; I wonder what important matter he has to discuss?"
Bei Chen Yuan Huang stared at Teng Xie, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.
Since the artifacts appeared, Yi Liu has searched everywhere but to no avail. Meanwhile, the other party has already obtained two artifacts and used them to kill Lin Wushuang.
Is this some kind of turnaround from bad to good? Did the demon realm sacrifice Yama, the drought demon, to bring them good fortune?
"The War General actually killed Lin Wushuang; this Pope is truly astonished."
"Of course I can't kill Lin Wushuang, but with this divine weapon, the situation has naturally reversed."
"Truly divine artifacts..." Bei Chen Yuanhuang couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. "I wonder which two divine artifacts the War General obtained? Could you perhaps broaden this Pope's horizons?"
Teng Xie conjured a Sharp Senses Tassel with one hand. "This is it. It's called the Sharp Senses Tassel. It can greatly enhance the user's perception, thinking, and reaction speed. It's incredibly powerful."
Bei Chen Yuanhuang was slightly taken aback. Was this the effect of the divine artifact?
"Does the Pope think that something without protective auras, invulnerability, immunity to poisons, or increased power is better? Does the Pope not consider intelligence a part of strength? Or does he think that brute force is enough to conquer the world?"
"Hmm... In that case, this item truly deserves the title of divine artifact... So why doesn't the War General wear it all the time?"
Nothing in this world is perfect; even divine artifacts come at a price.
"Oh? What is the price?"
"The cost is that while enhancing perception, thinking, and reaction, it also consumes an equivalent amount of mental and spiritual energy; in other words, overuse will lead to fatigue."
"That's it?" Bei Chen Yuanhuang was somewhat unconvinced. If what the other party said was true, this price was nothing at all.
Bei Chen Yuanhuang stared at the Sharp Tassel, making no attempt to hide the eagerness in her eyes. After a moment, she said, "Commander, do you have any clues about other divine artifacts? Perhaps we can pool our resources and search for them together."
Teng Xie shook his head. "The Pope may not know, but Su Huanzhen is already very wary of me because of the divine artifact. I wanted to see the treasure box that contains the divine artifact, but he made all sorts of excuses to refuse."
As for Tan Wuyu... Yue Caizi has always held a deep prejudice against me;
In addition, Lin Wushuang has a close relationship with Xuanzong, and recently there is this so-called Six Extremes Heavenly Bridge, who claims to be the owner of a divine artifact;
Considering that I am currently the only one who clearly possesses the divine artifacts, and two of them at that, I fear that if I take any further action, I will become the target of everyone's criticism.
"Hmm? With his outstanding military achievements, why should the War General fear the opinions of others? If he were to obtain another divine artifact..."
Before Bei Chen Yuanhuang could finish speaking, Teng Xie interrupted her, "Pope, will you allow me to obtain three divine artifacts? The Howling Sun Valley can destroy a divine blade, so where could it destroy a divine artifact? Or perhaps, where could one find trace of a third divine artifact?"
Bei Chen Yuanhuang's expression darkened. "This Pope is full of sincerity, yet the War General is quite suspicious of me."
"We're all seasoned foxes, so let's not play these ghost stories. Anyway, I'm not particularly interested in more divine artifacts for now. I just wish the Pope can find other divine artifacts... or perhaps..."
Bei Chen Yuan Huang was already disappointed, but seeing Teng Xie drawl, she couldn't help but say, "Or what?"
"Or perhaps the Pope could help me share some of my attention."
"Hmm? What do you mean? Does the War General intend to give this Pope a divine artifact?"
"Heh, if I let the Sharp Senses taint my brain, would the Pope still want me?"
"What are your conditions?"
"That would certainly be a condition that would cause the Pope considerable distress; otherwise, how could he believe in my sincerity?"
"General, you might as well speak frankly."
"The Flow of Shadows."
"How is the flow of light?"
"The obscured flow is the condition; whatever the obscured flow offers, that's what I want."
"Hmph, General Zhan is really asking for the moon."
"Really? This is a divine artifact, you know! A divine artifact that can help me defeat Lin Wushuang! The Pope knows Lin Wushuang's strength perfectly well, doesn't he?"
"The Pope would never exchange the entire Shadow Stream for a divine artifact."
"Of course, not the entire Yiliu, but its entire library. I can look at whatever I want. I can take whatever I want from Yiliu's secret vaults, treasure troves, material vaults, equipment vaults—every single vault—until I'm satisfied."
That's quite an appetite... But, if the other party truly intends to relinquish the divine artifact, Bei Chen Yuanhuang couldn't help but say, "This Pope still finds it somewhat hard to believe the War Commander's motives. Just as the War Commander said, is Yi Liu truly worthy of such a rare treasure?"
"It's not really worth it, but even the most precious treasures need to be protected. Yes, I defeated Kuanglong and Lin Wushuang, but so what? This vast martial world is full of talented people, and individual strength is not enough to hold them off."
Even powerful figures like Lian Emei and the Demon Lord have vanished like smoke in the wind.
I have a clear understanding of my own strength. Even if I obtain another divine artifact, I will only be equivalent to a demon lord, and that will be enough to stop all parties from coveting it.
The thought of Su Huanzhen and Tan Wuyu scheming against me all day long, the so-called Master of the Six Extremes Bridge, His Holiness the Pope, or Gui Liang Tianxia, or some Taoist master, makes me think of me all the time.
I think it would be better to unleash a powerful artifact to attract attention from all sides and see what kind of monsters and demons they can lure out. And while we're at it, let's see how His Holiness the Pope handles things.
Teng Xie launched into a long speech, and Bei Chen Yuan Huang pondered for a moment before letting out a soft laugh.
"...Heh, General Zhan certainly sees things clearly. Is this conclusion reached with the help of the Sharp-Eyed Spear?"
"How about this, Your Holiness, take a look at the artifact's effects first, and then we'll discuss other matters."
"Oh? The War General is willing to let this Pope try out the divine artifact?"
"Of course not. I know the Pope's deep and unpredictable nature."