95: Chapter 95 The Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth

Qin Changsheng glanced at Brother Chen across from him before asking, "Brother Chen, there are a few things I don't understand. I wonder if you could provide some answers?"

"Brother Hu, I can answer three things for you for free..." Chen Erniu held up three fingers.

Qin Changsheng asked slowly, "I have a High Grade Earth-Grade Magic Treasure in my hand that was accidentally damaged. Its Spiritual Qi is leaking, and it cannot be used normally. I wonder if Brother Chen knows how it can be repaired?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Chen Erniu's face stiffened slightly. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes before he regained his composure, though his expression became a bit more solemn.

He clearly hadn't expected Qin Changsheng to suddenly ask about repairing a Magic Treasure. He froze for a moment before slowly gathering his thoughts and beginning to think carefully.

Qin Changsheng knew that Chen Erniu was a Soul Transformation Reincarnation.

Naturally, he would possess Earth-Grade Magic Treasures and know how to Repair such treasures.

A moment later, a troubled look appeared on Chen Erniu's face, and his tone became heavy. "Brother Hu, to be honest, repairing a High Grade Earth-Grade Magic Treasure is no easy task; one could even say it's as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

"As you know, Earth-Grade Magic Treasures are already rare, and High Grade ones are even scarcer. Their refinement process is exquisite, their internal patterns are complex, and they contain dense Spiritual Qi. Once damaged, repairing them not only requires extremely high skill from the refiner but also several rare special Materials. Both are indispensable."

"First, let's talk about the refiner. Ordinary Artifact Refiners find it extremely difficult to even refine a Low Grade Earth-Grade Magic Treasure, let alone Repair a High Grade one."

Chen Erniu paused and continued, his voice tinged with awe, "To Repair a High Grade Earth-Grade Magic Treasure, one needs at least an Artifact Refining Grandmaster to take action!"

"Only an Artifact Refining Grandmaster can see through the complex internal patterns of the Magic Treasure, precisely mend the damaged areas, and re-guide the flow of Spiritual Qi to restore the treasure's former Divine Might."

A flash of realization crossed Qin Changsheng's eyes. If it were truly that easy to Repair, the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't have left the Spirit Stabilizing Pearl in the treasury for so many years.

And allowed Qin Changsheng to obtain such a treasure so easily.

"Are Artifact Refining Grandmasters very hard to find? Besides that, what other special Materials are required?" Qin Changsheng asked again.

Chen Erniu gave a bitter smile and nodded. "More than just hard to find! In the entire Southern Region, Artifact Refining Grandmasters are few and far between. Most live in seclusion and ignore worldly affairs. To request an Artifact Refining Grandmaster to Repair a Magic Treasure, one not only needs to spend a massive amount of Spirit Stones but also needs sufficient Opportunity and connections. Otherwise, even if you have more Spirit Stones, you might not even get to meet one."

Speaking of the required Materials, Chen Erniu's expression became even more troubled. "As for the special Materials, they are even rarer. Repairing a High Grade Earth-Grade Magic Treasure requires at least three core Materials: spirit marrow jade, Profound Iron Essence, and Thousand-Year Crow Essence. Each of these three Materials is extremely rare."

"spirit marrow jade is only produced deep within the Spiritual Veins of remote mountains and great marshes. Profound Iron Essence must be mined within volcanoes ten thousand feet deep, and Thousand-Year Crow Essence is a once-in-a-century find. Besides these, various auxiliary Materials are needed. Gathering all the Materials is no less difficult than requesting an Artifact Refining Grandmaster."

"In that case, is there almost no possibility of repairing this Magic Treasure?" Qin Changsheng sighed softly.

Chen Erniu quickly waved his hand and said, "It's not completely impossible, just extremely difficult. If Brother Hu can gather all the Materials and invite an Artifact Refining Grandmaster to act, there is still a chance to Repair the Magic Treasure. It's just that the process is too arduous, time-consuming, and requires great Opportunity."

"It might be better to try your luck in an ancient Secret Realm; you might even obtain another Earth-Grade Magic Treasure!"

After saying this, Chen Erniu lifted his teacup, signaling Qin Changsheng to continue his questions.

"Brother Chen, it seems there have been more and more Yao Beasts in the north in recent years, and there have even been Yao Beast riots. Do you know why this is?" Qin Changsheng inquired.

Chen Erniu was silent for a moment before saying, "Brother Hu, do you think the Yao Beast riots are just a coincidence? In fact, they aren't. Behind this lies the fundamental Law of the world's operation—the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth."

Qin Changsheng quickly followed up, "Could it be that the Yao Beast riots are related to the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth?"

Seeing Qin Changsheng's inquiry, Chen Erniu took a deep breath and spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of awe for the Laws of the Heavenly Dao. "The cause of a calamity is never accidental; it is an imbalance of energy between heaven and earth."

He paused and continued, his gaze becoming more solemn, "We are both Soul Transformation Cultivators and know that the essence of cultivation is to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to strengthen ourselves, seeking immortality and Breakthroughs in our Realms."

"But have you ever thought that while we constantly take Spiritual Qi from the world, very few Cultivators return their own energy to it? A Cultivator's cultivation is inherently an act against the heavens, a plundering of heaven and earth's energy."

"As the number of Cultivators and Yao Beasts grows and their cultivation levels rise, the Spiritual Qi of the world is constantly consumed, exceeding its production. Furthermore, during the process of cultivation, it is inevitable for Cultivators to accumulate Karma. This Karma and energy debt continue to accumulate, and once they reach a critical point, it triggers a Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth."

"The Heavenly Dao is ruthless yet possesses the virtue of loving life; its sole purpose is to maintain the balance of heaven and earth. When the energy imbalance reaches an irreversible point, the Heavenly Dao has no choice but to 'reclaim' the plundered energy through large-scale slaughter."

Although Qin Changsheng remained calm on the surface, his heart was secretly in turmoil.

Although he knew of the existence of the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth, he had never heard its root cause explained so clearly.

"So, the Yao Beast riots are the Heavenly Dao's way of reclaiming energy?"

"Exactly." Chen Erniu nodded heavily, his tone certain. "Yao Beast riots are the most effective and efficient method of settlement. A large-scale war can cause countless Cultivators and Yao Beasts to perish rapidly. The cultivation and Spiritual Qi they gained through bitter practice will return to heaven and earth the moment they die and their Dao dissipates, completing a rapid replenishment of energy and alleviating the crisis of energy imbalance."

Speaking of this, his gaze turned somewhat eerie. "More importantly, before a calamity descends, an invisible Calamity Qi will permeate heaven and earth."

"This Calamity Qi seems invisible, but it can subtly influence the minds of Cultivators and Yao Beasts, amplifying their desires for conflict, greed, and jealousy."

"Even Yao Beasts that are usually very docile will become irritable and aggressive under the influence of Calamity Qi."

"This is why a Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth occurs every few tens of thousands of years!"

Chen Erniu slowly raised his hand, picked up the Spiritual Tea on the table, and drank it in one gulp. Stilling the waves in his heart, he continued, "Ultimately, war is the Heavenly Dao's optimal solution for maintaining balance. Through the mutual slaughter between Cultivators and Yao Beasts, the Heavenly Dao can quickly complete its 'cleanup' task without having to act personally."

"And now, the increasingly frequent Yao Beast riots are a sign that the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth is approaching. Calamity Qi has already begun to spread, and even the Yao Beasts in the mountains are affected by it, becoming violent and restless, starting to riot and cause chaos."

"Within a hundred years, this Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth will naturally arrive!"

"At that time, countless Yao Beasts will become exceptionally violent!"

"And countless Cultivators and Yao Beasts will die in this calamity!"

Listening to Chen Erniu's words, although Qin Changsheng remained calm on the surface, his heart was already in turmoil.

He had originally thought the Yao Beast riots were man-made.

But he hadn't expected it to be the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth.

Moreover, the next Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth is less than a hundred years away.