524: First Realm: Xuanhuang Dao Artifact

Countless gazes, filled with extreme admiration and blind fanaticism, focused on that figure in green robes, as if looking up at a God of War descended to the world!

The cheeks of many young Disciples were flushed with excitement, and they shouted his name with all their might!

At this moment, Yao Delong's prestige among the younger generation of the Yin Yang Sect reached an unprecedented peak!

Looking at the achievements of others, no matter how strong Cang Yunyao or Dao Changge were, they all had teams under their command to assist them,

sharing the pressure and working together to surround and kill high-level enemies.

Only Yao Delong! He had the iron-blooded record of truly charging into the dragon's den alone and killing his way through from the core of the devil formation!

That invincible aura of a single person suppressing thousands of troops, where even Late Stage Soul Transformation Devil Heads were like clay chickens and pottery dogs,

was deeply branded into everyone's Soul!

Upon the high platform, deep within the majestic eyes of Sect Head White Cloud Master,

a trace of hard-to-conceal appreciation and amazement also flickered, followed by a slow nod.

Elder Ying, shrouded in black robes, took a step forward. His cold voice, like a sweeping winter wind, suppressed the boiling clamor of the crowd:

“Yao Delong of Luoxia Peak has achieved outstanding merit, shocking the Sect! He is specially rewarded with...”

He paused, and it seemed as if even his eternally unchanging tone carried a hint of solemnity:

“Two million Sect Contribution Points!”

“And...”

When these two words were uttered, it felt as if an invisible heavy hammer struck everyone's heart!

“First Realm! One xuanhuang dao artifact!”

Dead silence! Once again, absolute silence!

But in this silence, there was an even more frenzied jealousy and disbelief!

“D-Dao? A Dao Artifact?!!!”

“My goodness! It's actually a Dao Artifact!”

“Is this for real?!”

Countless gazes instantly became as hot as lava! It almost ignited the air!

A supreme grade heavenly artifact? In front of a Dao Artifact, it's just trash!

Even if it's only the lowest 'First Realm' among Dao Artifacts!

That is still a supreme treasure containing fragments of the Great Dao and birthing a faint spirituality, enough to make even a Void Refining Great Expert red-eyed with madness!

Magical Artifacts are like extensions of the limbs? A Dao Artifact is simply an extension of a Cultivator's will!

Every move and style triggers the Laws of Heaven and Earth! Its power is vast and unpredictable!

In the entire Yin Yang Sect, the Peak Masters and even Elders who possess a Dao Artifact can be counted on one hand!

Yao Delong's heart skipped a beat!

A Dao Artifact! It was actually a Dao Artifact! This was completely beyond his expectations! It was as if a massive pie had fallen from the sky and hit him!

“Senior Martial Uncle Ji... Senior Martial Uncle Lei...”

He instantly understood that this must be the result of Senior Martial Uncle Ji and that resolute Senior Martial Uncle Lei fighting desperately for him among the high-level management!

But in the next moment, White Cloud Master's majestic voice rang out, interrupting the fanatical fantasies:

“Yao Delong!”

White Cloud Master's gaze was like a torch, piercing through space to land on Yao Delong:

“A Dao Artifact is part of the Sect's foundation. Its spirituality is self-generated, and it is extraordinary and unruly! Without fate, virtue, and ability, it cannot be subdued!”

“Therefore!” His words carried an air of unquestionable authority: “The Sect high-level has decided to give you one chance!”

“Three days from now, take this command token and head to the Second Layer of the Immortal Mausoleum, a Sect Forbidden Ground!”

White Cloud Master raised his hand, and a mysterious red copper command token flew toward Yao Delong.

“The pagoda is within the layer, its spirit hidden in the Void Realm! Whether you can find this pagoda and gain the recognition of its spirit depends entirely on your own fortune!”

“If you successfully make it recognize you as its master, the Dao Artifact belongs to you. If you fail...”

White Cloud Master's voice was calm and without ripples, “This treasure shall naturally return to the Sect's secret treasury; it is not your Opportunity!”

The square instantly dropped from a boiling state back to dead silence! Everyone understood.

This reward... came with a trial!

Although the Dao Artifact was close at hand, it was as far as the horizon! One had to fight for it, snatch it, and gamble on that thread of Opportunity themselves.

Yao Delong took a deep breath, suppressing the surging waves in his heart, and bowed solemnly:

“Disciple Yao Delong thanks the Sect for its generous gift! I will certainly not fail the trust and will give my all!”

“Good.” White Cloud Master gave him a deep look, and his figure blurred,

disappearing silently from the Black Jade Lotus Seat, leaving behind a crowd with various thoughts.

After a brief freeze, the square completely exploded! It was noisier than any time before!

“Holy crap! It's really a Dao Artifact test!”

“The Second Layer of the Immortal Mausoleum... my god, that place is rumored to be very wicked! Even Elders who go in...”

“The Opportunity is too great! If Senior Brother Yao succeeds...”

“I think it's hard! That's a Dao Artifact... how many Seniors have met their end in regret!”

At this moment, a fragrant wind suddenly swept in!

Cang Yunyao was the first to rush to Yao Delong's side like a phantom, her eyes seductive,

her red lips almost touching his earlobe as she exhaled like orchids, her voice carrying an amazing allure and a trace of hard-to-detect heat:

“Stinky little brother! Amazing, truly amazing! A Dao Artifact!”

“Tsk tsk tsk, Sister heard that even that hot-tempered Chiyan Peak Master, Senior Martial Uncle Ji,”

“whose ancient sword ‘Star Burner’ is claimed to slay all Laws, is still one step away from becoming a Dao Artifact embryo!”

Her boneless, soft body pressed tightly against Yao Delong's arm, and her movements were full of incredible elasticity and temptation,

“If you really succeed in making it recognize you, then I, the Eldest Senior Sister of Spirit Water Peak... am afraid I won't even be able to chase your shadow... I'm so envious!”

Yao Delong felt the amazing elasticity and warmth coming from his arm,

suppressed the restlessness in his heart, laughed heartily, and said with feigned casualness:

“A Dao Artifact has a spirit; it's not that easy to subdue.”

“Besides, those two million contribution points are the real deal; they're enough for me to splurge for a while.”

On the other side, Luo Miaomiao also walked over with a blushing face, her eyes filled with trust and admiration:

“S-Senior Brother will definitely be able to do it!”

Yao Delong felt a warmth in his heart, and looking at this pure and moving little face, a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He took the initiative to lean close to Luo Miaomiao's ear and whispered with hot breath:

“Miaomiao, be good. Tonight... wait for me at Spirit Water Peak. Senior Brother will properly check your gains from this trip and see if your cultivation... has improved?”

“Ah?!”

Luo Miaomiao's fair neck was instantly dyed with a charming blush that spread all the way to her small earlobes,

She was so shy she almost buried her head in her chest, and could only let out a faint 'mm' like a mosquito's buzz, her small hands tightly clutching the corner of her clothes.

“Oh~~?”

Cang Yunyao's ears were very sharp, and she instantly heard the keywords, her eyes exploding with amazing brilliance!

She even more boldly tightened her arm, almost embedding Yao Delong's arm into her majestic bosom,

while her other slender jade hand made a gesture as if to reach downward, her voice so cloying it could melt one's bones:

“Good~ lit~tle~ bro~ther! Partiality is not good!”

“Since you're checking homework... shouldn't you also come to Sister's room once?”

“Let Sister also see if you... have practiced your cultivation to be a bit more 'vigorous'?”

That spicy hint and the public ambiguity made the nearby Disciples flush with embarrassment, not daring to look directly while stealing glances with their peripheral vision.

The crowd gradually dispersed, but countless gazes still remained on them.

Just then, a figure as upright as a mountain, carrying a sharp Sword Intent, parted the crowd and walked over.

It was Dao Changge.

His expression was calm, but his eyes were filled with unprecedented complexity—there was shock, scrutiny, deep Battle Intent,

and a trace of lingering heaviness. He gave Yao Delong a solemn cupped-fist salute:

“Junior Brother Yao! Since we parted at the True Inheritance Examination, I never expected... that Junior Brother's divine skills would reach this point, even being able to face the might of Void Refining!”

“Killing six Soul Transformation Devil Heads as easily as taking something from a bag! This Elder brother... is in awe!” His tone was sincere, and those words “in awe” carried immense weight.

Yao Delong restrained his joking expression with the two women and returned the salute with equal solemnity, his tone earnest:

“Senior Brother Dao overpraises me! It was all due to a bit of luck. Senior Brother counter-killed a Mid-stage Soul Transformation, a brilliant record; you are the role model for our generation.”