[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-491":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865322,2473,"Chapter 491 - 390: What Is There to Fear in Death?","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-491",491,"\u003Cp>A Tier Eight Peak and a Tier Nine Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were an ordinary person, no one would doubt the outcome of this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like a foregone conclusion, without a doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s still unclear what kind of price the Imperial side paid to enlist this Tier Nine Peak Ultimate Powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North County built this central formation tower on top of a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stairway to the heavens stretches from bottom to top, disappearing into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the area behind the stairway has been completely engulfed by golden light. As the Pope steps forward, the spot on the step he touches starts to glow with a touch of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this gold spreads, soaking the entire stairway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continues to spread upward at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing stands just ten steps above the Pope, watching the approaching golden light and snorts coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Wei Qing swiftly turns his head to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he does so, a streak of golden light swiftly passes by his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp light still cuts his left cheek, leaving a bloodstain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly and frail Pope slowly retracts his golden staff in his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your skills are good; no wonder those few useless disciples of mine all died at your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your current strength, if both your arms were intact, you should be at a Tier Nine Martial Artist level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiles slightly, speaking in a leisurely tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope indeed deserves to be an old Tier Nine Peak Powerhouse, seeing through Wei Qing’s current state at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Wei Qing’s arms, Han Zhan had previously suggested using Heaven’s Origin Power to help him regenerate them, but he refused at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Wei Qing has the heart of a true powerhouse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through to Tier Nine wouldn’t be difficult for Wei Qing, given his talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been Li Shutong’s first disciple, nor would even Lin Jingxuan call him senior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Wei Qing has his own persistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all Teacher Li Shutong’s disciples, the only one truly following the pure martial path is himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Junior Brother Han Zhan has unparalleled close combat talent, his numerous Contracted Spirits distract him, lacking purity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Wei Qing has always wanted to inherit Li Shutong’s legacy, to promote his close combat martial path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wei Qing allowed Han Zhan to heal his arms, given his realm insights, breaking through is only a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But breaking through in this way, he would merely follow the same path as the teacher, unable to surpass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate led him to lose an arm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could break through to Tier Nine while missing an arm, that Tier Nine would be even stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Wei Qing’s determination and ambition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So those trash were all your disciples. Don’t blame them for being useless; perhaps it’s because their teacher isn’t competent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing wiped the fresh blood flowing down his left cheek with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, his eyelid twitched, his body vibrated slightly like a sieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, four more cuts appeared on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice dodging. I hope your body is as tough as your mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope’s kindly face still wearing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old guy looks benevolent but certainly doesn’t hold back. His speed is so fast that even I can’t see it, it’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Wei Qing jumps back a step to create distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the artifact effect of the scepter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not hard to deduce, even the Pope admits his physical strength is nearly Tier Nine, and he doesn’t look like a Tier Nine Martial Artist with those frail limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be fast enough that I can’t dodge, ruling out the Pope, there’s only one explanation left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope’s right hand holding the scepter, the top of the golden scepter, bead with fresh blood dripping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Wei Qing’s retreating move does he retract the scepter, resting it back on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tier Nine Artifact, the Pope’s Staff,\" the Pope nods, not intending to hide it, \"you’re smart, you withdrew right at the radius of the scepter’s length.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I became a close combat martial artist, no one has ever called me smart before.\" Wei Qing’s tone seems to carry a hint of joy. \"You have a good eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope no longer wastes words with him, throwing the King’s Treasure Pearl into the air with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the Treasure Pearl swirls with golden light, casting down upon Wei Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Tier Nine Artifact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the golden light of the King’s Treasure Pearl touches, it instantly melts into molten gold-like hot liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared for just a few seconds, creating a massive breach in the entire mountain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorching golden liquid flows out from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Wei Qing grins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The methods of a Tier Nine Ultimate Powerhouse are inscrutable; the Pope’s two artifacts alone catch him off guard, but they also make him more excited!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing grins even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This feeling of dancing on the edge of death, it’s truly wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With laughter, the Blood Evil Energy around Wei Qing intensifies to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White aura bursts from within him, blending with the Blood Evil Energy, enveloping Wei Qing completely in red and white gases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louder and louder laughter echoes throughout the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madman.\" The Pope looks at the red and white gases not far away, and lightly flicks his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light from the King’s Treasure Pearl shines fiercely in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a blink, the red and white mass vanishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, it reappears behind the Pope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing’s physical capabilities multiply, catching the Pope off guard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see if a Tier Nine Ultimate’s body is tougher than a Tier Eight’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing’s full-force punch strikes at the Pope’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expected solid impact doesn’t occur; the feedback from the punch tells Wei Qing something is wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sees the crown on the Pope’s head spinning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Pope’s body turns into a white wax figure, dissolving into nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, the white wax figure reappears several meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, with his back turned to Wei Qing, the Pope suddenly steps forward, climbing the steps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Wei Qing’s close offense, he unwittingly opens the path leading to the fifth formation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing naturally can’t let him succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s about to rise and collect his fist, to chase and block the Pope again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the King’s Treasure Pearl suddenly appears right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From an observer’s perspective, it’s as if Wei Qing \"actively\" crashes into the King’s Treasure Pearl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this critical moment, the Pope demonstrates his Ultimate Powerhouse prowess by perfectly calculating Wei Qing’s movements!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qing crashes headfirst into the King’s Treasure Pearl,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Treasure Pearl, an eye suddenly opens, golden light gushing forth once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the one engulfed is Wei Qing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a single glance, his body dissolves and perishes!\u003C\u002Fp>",1175,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f4368f61cf95ae33b10eef2b0641a3e41969668172bc562eb87969b1ad7058c","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-492","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-490",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]