Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 81Book 6: : Obtain the Sacred Artifact, the Heavenly Eye! The Treasure Saint must be strong

Book 6: Chapter 81: Obtain the Sacred Artifact, the Heavenly Eye! The Treasure Saint must be strong

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"Ancestor Yingxuan, the Hero Mode isn't easy. You should inherit the [Immortal Scripture] and enhance your bloodline before challenging it," Wang Fugui interrupted Wang Yingxuan's eager anticipation, calling her back.

Wang Yingxuan hesitated, "Fugui, Grandfather. My War Manual is quite effective; it's like having a cheat on the battlefield. The True Immortal path of other Immortal Scriptures might not suit me. So I think, instead of inheriting another Immortal Scripture, I should rely on my own efforts and use the War Manual to achieve True Immortal status, leading Junwu to victory in the future."

"Wow, Yingxuan, you're so good to me," the Spirit Artifact Junwu was thrilled.

"Xuan'er, you need to think this through," Wang Shouzhe's expression turned serious as he confirmed her decision once more, "Walking the True Immortal path on your own is not an easy task."

"Yes, I've made up my mind," Wang Yingxuan nodded solemnly, then her face lit up with a confident smile, "Junwu and I have a high degree of compatibility. As long as we keep winning battles, Junwu will upgrade faster. Unfortunately, it requires real battles; victories in the simulation cabin don't count."

This was why she insisted.

The War Manual was different from other manuals; it didn't require the owner's understanding of laws to upgrade, but rather victories, continuous victories. As long as she remained on the battlefield, continuously fighting and winning, the War Manual's advancement would be much faster than ordinary manuals.

This was also why the Spirit Artifact Junwu was so demanding and picky when selecting a successor.

"Very well, since Xuan'er is so confident, I'm happy for you," Wang Shouzhe affectionately ruffled her hair, "You recently used an Eleventh Grade Manifestation Pill, and your bloodline aptitude has reached the mid-level of Heavenly Daughter Grade B. I'll give you a boost by using an [Immortal Improvement Essence Version]. Jiuxiao, please exchange the reward Immortal Scripture for an Immortal Improvement Essence Version."

Back in the Intermediate Military Academy, there was only one Immortal Improvement Essence Version, but now there are two in the reward pool.

"Thank you, Grandfather," Wang Yingxuan was overjoyed.

"Why thank me? After all, the flame-type Immortal Gun and the Immortal Improvement Essence Version were acquired with your own clan contribution points," Wang Shouzhe laughed, "You've made some achievements over the years, but they were all credited to the Immortal No. 3 Base. Your clan contributions were almost exhausted when you exchanged for the Eleventh Grade Manifestation Pill. Be prepared to owe the clan a lot of contribution points."

Wang Yingxuan's smile froze.

Well, that excitement was for nothing.

Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao had no objection to exchanging for an item of the same level. She vaguely felt that all these rewards would eventually end up in the Wang Clan's pocket.

After exchanging for the Immortal Improvement Essence Version, Wang Shouzhe took Wang Yingxuan back and protected her as she used the Immortal Improvement Essence Version.

However, the Immortal Improvement Essence Version was most suitable for those in the Divine Realm, like Heavenly Sons and Daughters, and was just right for her. There was no danger during the process, and Wang Shouzhe was just there for formality.

However, Yingxuan's bloodline aptitude was already very high, and the Immortal Improvement Essence Version only raised her bloodline by a small level, reaching the upper initial stage of Heavenly Daughter Grade A, not quite mid-stage.

In this regard, the effect of the Immortal Improvement Essence Version was similar to the Eleventh Grade Manifestation Pill. Its greatest advantage was that its effects could overlap with the Manifestation Pill.

While Wang Yingxuan's bloodline was "greatly enhanced," she eagerly went to challenge Wang Baosheng.

Wang Shouzhe sat back in his original position and began to converse with Baosheng, "Sheng'er, do you remember the formula for the bloodline aptitude improvement liquid? It's said that the main ingredient is Chaos Essence?"

Wang Baosheng thought hard for a while and shook his head sadly, "I don't remember the formula."

"No worries, if you can't remember, don't force it," Wang Shouzhe was a bit disappointed but still patted his shoulder in comfort, "After all, it's not urgent."

Although he felt regretful, he couldn't force Baosheng to recall things randomly.

Reincarnation naturally results in the loss of many memories, and even the memories retained are just fragments. It's not surprising if he doesn't remember.

However, this bloodline aptitude improvement liquid is crucial for the Wang Clan's rapid rise. If there's any chance, he would definitely try to get the formula.

"By the way, I remember there's a lab in our Officer Academy with a set of equipment for synthesizing bloodline aptitude improvement liquid," Wang Baosheng added, "I brought it back from the Crystal Ancient Clan's ruins. If Ancestor Grandfather needs it, you can provide the materials and synthesize it yourself."

Wang Shouzhe's eyelid twitched, feeling an urge to smack this brat.

Even daring to tease Ancestor Grandfather, this kid has grown bold.

"Wasn't the bloodline aptitude improvement liquid supposedly developed by you, Baosheng?" Wang Fugui was also curious and leaned in to ask, "How does it relate to the Crystal Ancient Clan?"

"The claim of self-development was just a cover," Wang Baosheng shook his head in denial, "You all know how difficult it is to develop a complete bloodline improvement system outside of alchemy. How could I have that ability? This was developed by the Crystal Ancient Clan during their war with the Immortal Alliance. They captured many people from the Immortal Alliance and conducted various cruel experiments on bloodlines, eventually developing the bloodline awakening system. I unearthed this technology from the ruins. To avoid shocking the world and causing unnecessary trouble, I claimed it was my own development."

As his strength increased, he recalled more and more memory fragments and learned more.

"The Crystal Ancient Clan was terrifying. Besides the bloodline aptitude improvement liquid, they had various crazy research projects, such as bloodline plundering, transplantation, modification, soul hosting, and possession. That wanted Blood Venerable developed the evil art of bloodline plundering and transplantation, combining it with his Gu Master system to create the Marrying Blood Gu."

"The essence of that evil art is plundering. If it spreads widely, it would cause the moral system within the human race to collapse, leading to various evil cultivators who harm others for personal gain. That's why I forbade Blood Venerable from taking that path, not because Blood Venerable was particularly evil."

"I remember Blood Venerable leading his disciples and some blood puppets to assist in my battle against the Great Demon Lord Chilong, holding off a demon army and ultimately charging to the other side of the Boundary Rift."

Wang Baosheng rambled on, feeling emotional at the end.

He hadn't expected Blood Venerable to come to his aid and even sacrifice himself heroically.

Wang Fugui sighed and patted his son's shoulder in comfort.

As they talked, Wang Yingxuan had already started challenging Hero Mode.

Under the impassioned rhetoric of Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao, the young version of the great Holy Emperor of Shenwu led the army against Wang Yingxuan.

But to everyone's surprise, the young version of the Holy Emperor of Shenwu, at the first level of the Divine Realm, had a bloodline aptitude of only Heavenly Son Grade C!

With the simulation cabin's enhancement, his strength was at the mid-stage of the True Immortal Realm. Although formidable, it fell far short of everyone's expectations.

In everyone's minds, two words flashed involuntarily—"Just this?"

"Baosheng's bloodline aptitude isn't right, is it?" Wang Anye was also puzzled, "At the Divine Realm, how is it only Heavenly Son Grade C? That's a bit underwhelming."

Everyone cast questioning glances at Wang Baosheng.

The blame lay in everyone's excessive "reverence" for the Holy Emperor of Shenwu, raising their expectations too high.

Wang Baosheng's face flushed red, and he defended with a stiff neck, "I was too young back then and hadn't obtained many treasures. Actually, before inheriting the Immortal Scripture, Heavenly Son Grade C wasn't low, okay? In the Holy Domain, it was at the Quasi-Holy Son level."

In his era, Baosheng had already "dominated the world" with Heavenly Son Grade C, looking down on the multitude of geniuses.

Even in the later stages, only Wu Panpan could match him.

As for Gui Wushuang, he was a disciple Baosheng had lured back from the Holy Domain, but only slightly better than him. In the Advanced Officer Training Academy, only Little Holy Emperor Gui Wushuang had beaten Hero Mode, becoming the sole existence on the Hero List.

As he spoke, Wang Baosheng felt a bit aggrieved.

His aptitude was already very high, wasn't it? How was it underwhelming? It was just that the Wang Clan was too monstrous.

"Actually, Baosheng is right. Having Heavenly Son Grade C before inheriting the Immortal Scripture isn't bad," Wang Fugui supported his son, "Back then, Baosheng was fighting alone, only obtaining part of the Green Emperor's legacy. He hadn't reached the later stages of the Holy Emperor period, where he was invincible. Moreover, our Wang Clan's high bloodline is due to Ancestor Grandfather's [Life Origin] talent, which allows the children to use resources beyond their level to enhance their bloodline."

In his previous life, Baosheng had also walked a legendary path. First, he rose by obtaining part of the Green Emperor's legacy in his youth. Later, under the guidance left by the Green Emperor, he acquired the entire legacy of the Green Emperor's lineage.

To fulfill the Green Emperor's last wish, he ventured into the Domain of Destruction, obtaining many things from the Crystal Ancient Clan and the Immortal Alliance's legacy, ultimately unifying the Shenwu human race and founding the great Shenwu Royal Dynasty.

All he did, in hindsight, was legendary.

After the Shenwu Royal Dynasty was established, he led it to accomplish numerous seemingly impossible tasks, creating the glorious era of the Shenwu Royal Dynasty.

However, this also led to people viewing the Holy Emperor of Shenwu with thick filters. Only after the Wang Clan learned more and understood more did they realize that the Holy Emperor of Shenwu wasn't a saint. He could steal the Chaos Annihilation Pearl from the Dao Palace for the Shenwu human race, and he could blow up the spatial passage to avoid being captured, leaving the Mystic Spirit Saintess stranded here.

But perhaps due to the thick filters and the Wang Clan's abundance of geniuses, people subconsciously overestimated the Holy Emperor of Shenwu's original aptitude.

But on reflection, this aptitude was actually reasonable.

The other Wang Clan members nodded repeatedly, each lost in thought. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

At this point, Wang Yingxuan faced off against the young version of the Holy Emperor of Shenwu. Her initial excitement and tension felt like being doused with cold water.

She couldn't help but exclaim.

Just this? This can be considered the final boss?

All the preparations for a formidable enemy were in vain.

However, despite the disappointment, the battle had to be fought.

Subsequently, Wang Yingxuan led the army in a fierce battle against the young version of the Holy Emperor of Shenwu.

The Holy Emperor of Shenwu's combat style was steady, defending a large territory with impenetrable defenses. Wang Yingxuan, on the other hand, employed unexpected tactics, yet her defense was solid. When others thought her defenses were weak and attempted a surprise attack, she would unexpectedly appear, revealing it was a trap.

After numerous skirmishes and strategic maneuvers, the two engaged in countless exchanges, evenly matched.

Finally, Wang Yingxuan devised a strategy, launching a surprise attack on the Holy Emperor's army's rear, forcing the Holy Emperor into a one-on-one duel.

The Holy Emperor, with a Heavenly Son Grade C bloodline, could only be enhanced to mid-stage True Immortal Realm strength in the simulation cabin. Wang Yingxuan, with a Heavenly Daughter Grade A bloodline, had her strength amplified to the peak of the True Immortal Realm.

With her superior individual combat power, Wang Yingxuan pinned the Holy Emperor to the ground and pummeled him.

The scene, displayed on the crystal screen, elicited gasps from the onlookers.

Ancestor Yingxuan was too fierce, even the Holy Emperor was getting beaten.

Wang Baosheng's face burned with embarrassment, unable to bear watching the scene. He even regretted being too honest when creating "his" data, not adding a bit of embellishment.

And Wang Yingxuan was a monster, playing with the Holy Emperor like a cat with a mouse for half an hour after gaining the upper hand, satisfying a certain sadistic desire before delivering the final blow.

"This is a glorious victory," Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao declared excitedly, "Congratulations to Princess Yingxuan for completing Hero Mode, becoming the second hero-level marshal graduate to join the Hero List."

"Beep beep, after system evaluation, Princess Yingxuan's score surpassed that of Prince Gui Wushuang, becoming the first on the Hero List."

"Is there an extra reward for being first on the Hero List?" Wang Yingxuan blinked and asked.

"Uh... no, the Hero List's reward pool is too shallow," Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao replied, "You can choose one item from the following treasures."

"Sacred Bloodline Aptitude Improvement Liquid, True Immortal Realm Immortal Body Puppet, Sacred Artifact, a large jar of Chaos Essence, a large strand of Chaos Origin. Each treasure in the reward pool is unique."

"Only five treasures in the Hero List reward pool?" Wang Yingxuan questioned, wide-eyed, "That's too underwhelming."

"Well..." Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao's voice was almost tearful, "The Hero List treasures are meant to inspire students, motivating them to strive for excellence, reminding them that there's always someone better. Historically, only Little Holy Emperor took one."

"And each of these treasures is invaluable."

"Isn't the True Immortal Realm Immortal Body Puppet our Ancestor Wang Qiongyi?" Wang Yingxuan asked.

"Correct, our entire academy has only one Immortal Body Puppet, which is [Zero Zero One], no, [Wang Qiongyi]," Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao replied sheepishly.

Originally confident, she suddenly felt the academy was too poor, no wonder it was being criticized.

"Sigh~~" Wang Yingxuan sighed in disappointment, "Then I'll take Ancestor Wang Qiongyi first."

She didn't even bother to choose; the total of five rewards wasn't enough for the Wang Clan members to farm.

After finishing the Hero List, Wang Yingxuan returned to the audience with a sense of ennui. She was greeted by the longing and admiring gazes of the younger Wang Clan members.

"Is it my turn now?" Princess Huari, watching the live broadcast, was also eager to experience the war mode.

Unexpectedly.

Just as she stood up, a hand pressed down on her shoulder, "Little Die'er, why the rush? Let me have a go first."

Huari turned her head and found a woman with one hand behind her back, exuding an aura of regal dominance.

She slightly raised her chin, her presence commanding and imposing. Her goose-yellow attire was worn like an imperial robe, exuding the grandeur of a monarch.

"Yes, Ancestor Luo Qiu."

Seeing her, Huari's face fell, and she reluctantly sat back down.

Empress Luo Qiu!

Last time, Wang Luo Qiu also benefited from the Intermediate Military Academy, reaching the level of Heavenly Daughter Grade C in bloodline aptitude.

Over the next two to three hundred years, through her efforts, she earned many achievements and collected numerous top-tier treasures, including the Tenth Grade Ascending to Immortality Pill, gradually raising her bloodline aptitude to the mid-level of Heavenly Daughter Grade C.

With Wang Shouzhe's return from the Holy Domain, bringing back many Manifestation Pills, she exchanged one for herself, successfully elevating her bloodline to the mid-level of Heavenly Daughter Grade B.

Yet despite this.

In the assessment, she swept through like a storm.

Unlike Wang Yingxuan, her command ability was average. She could compete with those at the commander level, but compared to these army commanders and army group marshals, she fell short.

However, her personal martial prowess was terrifying. Her tactics often involved gathering elite forces to break through the enemy's weak points, forcing them into a decisive battle mode.

Simply put, it was using strength to overcome skill.

After sweeping through the marshal graduation exam, Wang Luo Qiu earned the title of [Genius Marshal Graduate] and qualified to challenge Hero Mode.

She didn't consider enhancing her bloodline but directly challenged Wang Baosheng with her current state. She engaged in an intense battle with Wang Baosheng, ultimately forcing him into a one-on-one duel.

It must be admitted, the Green Emperor's lineage was consistently underwhelming in one-on-one combat. Just like the scene at Changchun Valley when first entering the Purple Mansion Academy, Wang Baosheng excelled more in defense and recovery. These were advantageous in army group battles, but in one-on-one combat, the disadvantages became apparent.

Under Wang Luo Qiu's fierce assault, amidst the exclamations of the onlookers, the wood-type Wang Baosheng was pummeled punch by punch.

After the fight, Wang Luo Qiu casually selected a [Sacred Bloodline Aptitude Improvement Liquid] from the Hero List rewards and returned to the audience with a sense of ennui.

Passing by Wang Baosheng, she solemnly patted his shoulder, "Baosheng, work hard in this life."

"Yes, Ancestor Luo Qiu," Wang Baosheng nodded, his face burning.

"Now, is it my turn?" Princess Huari, eager to try, was once again pressed back by Wang Luojing.

Wang Luojing glanced at her, speaking in a soft voice, "Little Die'er, you're still young, no rush, I'll go first this time."

Over the years, as the new generation Saintess of the Sacred Gu Clan, she had accumulated a significant presence, her aura strong.

As she stood, many young people couldn't help but look at her with admiration.

"Ancestor Luojing, you make a good point," Princess Huari retreated tearfully.

Wang Luojing and Wang Luo Qiu, the two sisters, had been rivals since childhood. Their cultivation and bloodline aptitude were almost evenly matched. Naturally, she was unwilling to be outdone.

With Huari stepping back, Wang Luojing smoothly entered the assessment cabin.

The simulation cabin was powerful, simulating the bloodline and combat style of spirit insect masters.

After some time.

The young version of the Holy Emperor of Shenwu ended his "glorious" life in the endless agony of "ten thousand insects devouring the body."

"Congratulations to Princess Luojing..."

"A large jar of Chaos Essence, thank you," Wang Luojing interrupted Spirit Artifact Jiuxiao's chatter and returned to the audience.

Passing by Wang Baosheng, she patted his shoulder meaningfully, "Baosheng, work hard in this life~"

"Yes, Ancestor Luojing," Wang Baosheng's face wasn't red now, but slightly pale.

Although it was the virtual young Holy Emperor being "devoured by ten thousand insects," and the face was different from his current life, the process still made him shiver, feeling like countless insects were biting him.

Too creepy~

"Anyone else want to go?" Princess Huari, learning her lesson, stood up and asked, "I, Huari, respect the elderly and love the young the most."

"I'll give it a try," Wang Shouye raised his hand and stepped forward, beating Princess Huari to it.

"Uh... Ancestor Shouye, please go ahead."

Then, Wang Shouye began the war mode.

Honestly, Wang Shouye's combat power was quite average, but his high bloodline and prior possession of the [Red Mist Immortal Scripture] gave him an edge. Moreover, as a fire-type bloodline, he could refine Ninth Grade Pills, and his fire control skills were exceptional. In a real fight, his fire control could prolong the battle.

Over the years, he had been overseeing Wang's Alchemy Directorate. Despite his reluctance to handle mundane affairs, he had dealt with many things over the years, gaining insights into managing personnel, coordinating relationships, and maximizing resources.

With his level, managing an army group and directing their daily training was no problem. With his aptitude, upon entering the assessment cabin, he was granted late-stage True Immortal Realm strength. As long as his army group performed normally, combined with his strength, victory was assured.

Thus, Wang Shouye easily dominated his way to the end.

However, when facing Baosheng, there was still some back-and-forth.

The issue was, Shouye's army group command was lacking, not on par with the young Holy Emperor of Shenwu. Several times, he nearly fell into the traps set by the opponent. Ultimately, his strong individual strength allowed him to turn the tide at critical moments, preventing a disadvantage.

His formidable alchemy skills also gave him a significant advantage. As the only alchemist in the Shenwu World capable of refining Ninth Grade Pills, his alchemy level was leagues above the Holy Emperor of Shenwu. In prolonged battles, the supply of pills gradually became an advantage.

Finally, relying on his powerful alchemy skills and "late-stage True Immortal Realm" strength, Wang Shouye gradually turned the tide, ultimately defeating the young version of the Holy Emperor of Shenwu in a blaze of fire.

This Holy Emperor was indeed miserable, having been defeated four times in a short period.

Wang Baosheng was becoming numb.

After the task settlement, Wang Shouye took the reward [Sacred Artifact] and returned to the audience, handing the Sacred Artifact to his fourth brother Wang Shouzhe, then detoured back to pat Wang Baosheng's shoulder, "Baosheng, you're not fighting alone in this life~"

In an instant.

Wang Baosheng's tears welled up.

The elders at home were too monstrous.

However, his heart felt warm. Moreover, the invisible pressure that had been lingering in his heart seemed to dissipate significantly.

Indeed, with such a group of monstrous elders fighting alongside him, what was there to fear in this life?

He told himself, Baosheng, be strong.

Wang Shouzhe gave him an encouraging look, then turned his attention to the Sacred Artifact in his hand.

Sacred Artifact, Haotian Eye!

It seemed useful.