339: Chapter 337 The Sages Bestow Treasures, and He Takes Over as Sect Master of the Divine Forging Sect

Yun Ming said he still had one person to find.

After finding that person, if possible, he wanted to investigate where his previous friends had been teleported.

The Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain was the first to speak, his voice sharp but his tone uncharacteristically serious. "Who are you looking for? What is their name? What do they look like? How high is their cultivation? Where did they go missing? Speak clearly, and we will help you find them."

The Supreme Elder of Taixu Grotto-Heaven nodded. "In this world, it is not difficult for a few old fellows like us to find one person."

Yun Ming did not stand on ceremony.

He told them about Xue Ji from beginning to end.

The Old Emperor suddenly spoke. "I remember who you are."

He looked at Yun Ming, his gaze complex. "In Tianyuan City, at Huai Tree Alley. You detonated a Grade 6 Illusion Array and nearly blew half of my city into the sky."

His tone did not sound angry, but rather like he was recalling a long-ago, somewhat amusing past event.

Yun Ming did not deny it.

The Old Emperor did not pursue the matter.

He was silent for a moment, then nodded. "I know of that Xue Ji. The Princess Royal has always been concerned about her. I can sense that all my descendants are still alive; if that Xue Ji was by the Princess Royal's side, she must still be alive. Leave this matter to me."

Yun Ming bowed to The Old Emperor. "Many thanks, Your Majesty."

The Old Emperor waved his hand. "Don't thank me yet. I cannot guarantee I will find her, but I will do my best. The rest depends on fate."

Yun Ming nodded.

With The Old Emperor's matter settled, the other Void Refinement Divine Lords exchanged glances.

Then, the Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain stood up first, walked to Yun Ming, took a Jade Slip from his sleeve, and tossed it to him.

Yun Ming caught it and sent his Divine Sense inside.

It was a fire-control technique, High Grade.

The divine fire of Cangwu Divine Mountain was famous for its ferocity. Although this Cultivation Technique was not their core, closely-guarded secret, its grade was high enough that Spirit Severing Cultivators outside would fight tooth and nail for it.

"Take it. Consider it payment for saving us," the Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain said casually, as if giving pocket money to a Junior. "Your fusang divine tree is a good thing, but you don't know how to use it. The way you use it is simply a waste of heavenly treasures. Fire isn't better the bigger it is; it must be controlled. Practice this first, and when you've mastered it, come find me. I will give you some pointers."

Yun Ming did not refuse and put away the Jade Slip. "Many thanks, Senior."

The First Palace Master of Star Palace also stood up, took a Storage Pouch from his sleeve, and handed it to Yun Ming. "A bag of Star Stones, Low Grade. They can be used for cultivation or refined into Magic Treasures. The world inside your map of mountains and rivers needs the power of stars to be perfected. Without stars, that world will always be incomplete. These Star Stones are enough for you to light up the starry sky of that world."

Yun Ming took the Storage Pouch and sent his Divine Sense inside. It was full to the brim with over a hundred Star Stones, each emitting a gentle light, like stars plucked from the night sky. He put away the Storage Pouch. "Many thanks, Senior."

The Supreme Elder of Taixu Grotto-Heaven also stood up and handed Yun Ming a thick booklet.

"My insights on Formation. I summarized these over the years; they aren't systematic, but they should be of some use to you." He paused. "The world inside your map of mountains and rivers needs Formation to stabilize it. Without Formation, that world will eventually collapse. Take a look, and if there is anything you don't understand, you can come ask me."

Yun Ming took the booklet and flipped through it. The handwriting was neat and the logic clear, with detailed formation patterns annotated on every page. He put away the booklet. "Many thanks, Senior."

The Hall Master of Myriad Demon Hall was the last to stand up. His gaze lingered on Yun Ming for a moment, then he took a jade bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Yun Ming.

"essence blood of a Qingqiu Fox. Low Grade. I only have this one drop." His voice was hoarse, his tone flat. "The Qingqiu Fox is the top-tier Bloodline of the fox clan. If the Frost Brilliance Fox consumes this drop of essence blood, she can purify her Bloodline and break through the shackles of her Bloodline. As for what level she can reach, that depends on her own fortune." Yun Ming took the jade bottle, his fingers tightening slightly. He put away the jade bottle. "Many thanks, Senior."

The Valley Master of Samsara Valley did not stand up. He sat in his place, raised his hand, and pressed it into the air towards Yun Ming three times. Three gray lights flew from his palm and merged into Yun Ming's body.

Yun Ming looked down at his chest; three gray marks appeared on his skin, forming a 'pin' shape. The Valley Master of Samsara Valley said, "Reincarnation Marks. Three lives. When you are about to die, it will save you. It lasts until used up."

Yun Ming touched the marks on his chest; they felt somewhat hot. He did not know much about the power of Reincarnation, but he knew that what the Valley Master of Samsara Valley had given him were three lives. Although he might not need them, he still thanked him earnestly. "Many thanks, Senior."

The Valley Master of Samsara Valley did not respond and closed his eyes.

All five Void Refinement Divine Lords had given their gifts, leaving only the Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect.

Everyone's gaze fell upon him.

The voice of the Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain was sharp, carrying a hint of schadenfreude. "Old fellow, they have all given something; you aren't going to give anything? Do you have no shame?"

The Supreme Elder of Taixu Grotto-Heaven also chimed in for once. "Exactly. The Shenduan Sect is a major Sect for Artifact Refining. It's unreasonable if you don't give something decent."

The Hall Master of Myriad Demon Hall laughed hoarsely. "The Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect surely can't be stingier than us."

The First Palace Master of Star Palace smiled weakly. "I am also very curious about what you are going to give him."

The Valley Master of Samsara Valley did not open his eyes, only saying one word. "Give."

The Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect glanced at them, ignoring them.

He turned to look at Yun Ming. "They have all given something, so naturally, I will too. But what I give is different from theirs."

He paused. "My Sect has run away. The mountain gate of the Shenduan Sect, along with all its Disciples, resources, and Legacy, has been teleported somewhere unknown. I am currently a commander without an army; I have nothing."

The Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain sneered. "So? You intend to give him nothing?"

The Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect ignored him and continued to look at Yun Ming. "What I am giving you is not a Cultivation Technique, not a Magic Treasure, and not a Medicinal Pill. What I am giving you is the Shenduan Sect."

He paused. "From now on, you are the Sect Master of the Divine Forging Sect. I will be the Grand Elder. The two of us will rebuild the Shenduan Sect."

The secret chamber was silent for a moment.

The Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain and the others were stunned.

Then, the Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain stood up abruptly. "You aren't giving him something; you're making him work for you! The Shenduan Sect has nothing left; you're letting him be the Sect Master, isn't that just making him clean up your mess?" The Supreme Elder of Taixu Grotto-Heaven also realized what was happening. "You are quite the schemer. A Grand Elder at the Void Refining Great Perfection, and a Sect Master at the Early Nascent Soul Stage. Other than holding a title, what can this Sect Master do?" The Hall Master of Myriad Demon Hall said hoarsely. "Cunning. Too cunning." The First Palace Master of Star Palace sighed weakly. "I have lived for so long, and I have never seen anyone so calculating." The Valley Master of Samsara Valley only said one word. "Treacherous."

The Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect remained unmoved.

He looked at Yun Ming, waiting for his answer.

Yun Ming was silent.

He was thinking about what a Void Refining Great Perfection Grand Elder meant.

This deal was not a loss.

He nodded. "Fine. I agree."

The Supreme Elder of Cangwu Divine Mountain shook his head. "This kid, he's being sold and is still helping the other person count the money."

The Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect ignored them. He took a token from his sleeve and handed it to Yun Ming. The token was entirely black, with the characters "Shenduan" carved on the front and dense formation patterns on the back. The token was heavy in his hand, with spiritual light circulating. "This is the token of the Sect Master of the Divine Forging Sect. From now on, you are the Sect Master of the Divine Forging Sect. I am the Grand Elder." He paused. "The Shenduan Sect has nothing right now, but I am here. As long as I am here, the Shenduan Sect exists."

Yun Ming took the token and put it into the map of mountains and rivers. He bowed to the Founding Ancestor of Divine Forging Sect. "This Disciple greets the Grand Elder."