Chapter 198: The Secret of the Character 'Soldier', the Birth of the Fighting Holy Ape

Jizi and Jiang Taixu said nothing, while that Daoist from the Cai Family and Gai Jiuyou simply said: "Refining characters is not very difficult for me; this is indeed a good method."

The matter was confirmed just like that, but Zhang Xuan pondered carefully and felt that there were still some issues that needed to be supplemented.

To be able to refine ancient ships of the Saint-Sage level, the materials required are not inferior at all; at the very least, they must be of the Daluo Silver Essence level.

For treasures of this level, it is not easy for the Desolate Ancient Families to bring them out. To ask the other party to provide so many benefits with empty words, even for a grand ideal, is not acceptable; there must be borrowing and returning.

What Zhang Xuan values most in doing things is fairness.

Therefore, after pondering for a moment, he said: "But taking so many divine materials from the families empty-handed is not the right way; it is better to trade with them as fairly as possible."

"What do you think your respective families are lacking?"

"There is no need for that!"

Jizi's words were very brief and also very bold; he meant to simply give them away for free.

With his status and position as a direct descendant of a Great Emperor, he truly does not need to consider these things.

Merely taking some Saint-Sage level materials is not a big deal for the Desolate Ancient Families.

Even if the Ji Family had materials capable of refining an Emperor Weapon, they would prioritize providing them to this master; it can be said that he is a natural second-generation Emperor.

Jiang Taixu has lived longer and has broader experience; he also knows that these things cannot be obtained by empty-handed schemes; there must be give and take.

If one keeps consuming the family's resources without giving back to the family, even if he is a Saint, it would be difficult to suppress the support within the family, and in the long run, it might even lead to family division.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Taixu suggested: "Let's see how many flying ships we need. If the quantity is not large, we can just extract a portion of the materials; there is no need for too much worry."

In fact, Jiang Taixu was prepared to leave the Dou Zi Mi in the family; exchanging such a supreme secret technique for Saint-level materials is not a big deal.

Zhang Xuan thought for a moment, shook his head, and said: "That is too troublesome, and the level of support from the other side probably won't be very strong. After all, these are materials capable of refining Transmitted Saint Weapons; any family would be very cautious."

"How about this: any Saint-level flying ship refined from materials provided by any Holy Land or family will not be used by us primarily, but will all be returned to them."

"Ah?"

The few people were shocked upon hearing this and were about to retort immediately.

Materials capable of refining Transmitted Saint Weapons are, of course, extremely precious and very special at any time; they are not easily obtained by others.

When Holy Lands and families obtain them, they also hide them very carefully in their family treasuries.

But being able to refine a Transmitted Saint Weapon and actually refining a Transmitted Saint Weapon are two different concepts.

Over these years, I don't know how many powerful figures have obtained materials capable of refining Transmitted Saint Weapons, yet the number of Holy Lands and families that have left behind Transmitted Saint Weapons in the world is not many.

Having potential is one thing, and being able to turn potential into strength is another category; this is true not only for people but also for materials.

Without a true Saint, one simply cannot refine a so-called Transmitted Saint Weapon.

Therefore, the top-tier materials are either left in the warehouse gathering dust, or they are taken by figures in the Immortal Embryo Realm to refine weapons, which can only become very special weapons of the Immortal Embryo Realm.

But now, our side has a Saint, a Great Saint, and a peerless figure who has achieved Alternative Enlightenment; refining a Transmitted Saint Weapon is simply an easy task.

It can be said that basically, as many materials as there are, they can be refined successfully.

Under such circumstances, we don't want the Transmitted Saint Weapons we refine, but instead give them to the other side—how can there be such logic?

Zhang Xuan was not impatient; instead, he explained in a gentle voice: "Transmitted Saint Weapons are not very special or important items to us; we can refine many. The difficult part is operating them."

"Saint-level flying ships require many personnel to operate, and what we lack is people. After refining them, we can prioritize giving these Saint-level flying ships to the families and Holy Lands that provided the materials."

"Let the people among them operate the ships and collect various divine materials for us in the Universe."

Hearing this, the people present felt a bit more relaxed, but Jiang Taixu still shook his head and said: "This is possible, but there is no need to give these Saint-level flying ships to us just because my family contributed a lot."

"Giving such a powerful force directly to us is too extravagant. Given the current situation, with you as the leader, you could even use this to establish a great power."

"As for collecting divine materials, as long as they collect enough, giving them a chance to prioritize obtaining the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid will make many people strive forward; there is no need to make such a heavy promise."

Jizi also nodded in agreement: "I think so too."

Gai Jiuyou and that Great Saint from the Cai Family had no intention of opposing; to them, Saint-level spaceships were meaningless—they weren't even as fast as they could travel themselves.

Both had received great favors from Zhang Xuan and had taken the remnant pills of the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill.

At this moment, they basically defaulted to Zhang Xuan's actions.

After Zhang Xuan pondered for a while, thinking of the terrifying situation of the Dark Turmoil hundreds of years later, he took the initiative to shake his head and said: "It is not too much of a favor. If we are to resist the Dark Turmoil, the Nine-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid is basically indispensable. Without reaching the Quasi-Emperor Realm, one doesn't even have the qualifications to be cannon fodder."

In reality, one doesn't even have the qualifications to stand on that battlefield without reaching the level of Alternative Enlightenment; Quasi-Emperors, even Quasi-Emperors are just cannon fodder.

If he could, Zhang Xuan would even wish to refine the Tenth-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid.

Of course, in the current situation, Zhang Xuan would not say such discouraging words.

"Let the Dark Turmoil be the boundary. As long as they collect enough divine materials for us in the Universe, they won't need to do these things after the Dark Turmoil, and the Saint-level flying ships can be left directly to them."

"As for what happens after..."

Zhang Xuan paused here, looked at the many figures present, and said softly: "If we are still alive later, we can think about the pros and cons then. Giving up a little more benefit now will make them work harder, and our future should be brighter. We pursue our ideals, but we should not let others pay the price for us in this process."

At this, Jiang Taixu did not speak, but just nodded, considering it an agreement.

Others who heard this explanation also did not object.

Everything is based on the Dark Turmoil; being too calculating now, when the Dark Turmoil comes, everything will turn to ash, and nothing will be able to be passed down.

"However, the existing materials are indeed not much."

Jiang Taixu's expression was slightly worried. There are many auxiliary top-tier divine materials present, but the eight main divine materials that are top-tier and capable of refining the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid are relatively few.

It can even be said that they are scarce.

After all, according to Zhang Xuan's current standards, he wants to refine the Eight-Turn or even Nine-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid.

That problem is still quite difficult.

The existing materials are not quite enough.

"No need to be too anxious; perhaps there are more ways. If it really doesn't work, we'll just go to the Forbidden Zones and take some."

Gai Jiuyou was calmer; he had already understood what the strongest divine objects needed to refine the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid were.

And he had already conducted an investigation; there are quite a few in the Forbidden Zones.

After all, the things of the Jiang Family and the Ji Family didn't fall from the sky; they were all taken from the Forbidden Zones—one from the Undying Mountain, and one from the Taichu Ancient Mine.

Gai Jiuyou has this ability and confidence.

"There is no rush for now; we can wait for a period of time."

Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and shook his head.

Currently, the relationship with the two Desolate Ancient Families is not close enough, and going directly to these two families to borrow an Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon to enter the Forbidden Zone would likely still carry a certain amount of risk.

It would be better to wait until the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid has been refined to the sixth turn, and wait until figures within the Jiang Family and the Ji Family have each consumed the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid and broken through to a higher level before taking action.

Jizi had no objections; he looked toward the Undying Mountain, his expression complex.

His father's generation, and even his elder brother, had many who fought against this Forbidden Zone, and it has yet to be pacified to this day; countless thoughts surged in his heart.

The matter was discussed simply, and at this moment, the Cai Jia Da Sheng, who had been somewhat silent, suddenly said: "I can provide some help in refining the Saint-level Flying Ship."

Seeing that everyone was looking at him with slight surprise, he said directly: "My family once obtained one of the Nine Secrets, the Soldier Secret, in our early years."

"The Soldier Secret possesses unprecedented ability in controlling weapons and is also superior in refining them. I think that with the Soldier Secret, there will be more certainty in refining the Saint-level Flying Ship."

Once these words were spoken, Gai Jiuyou was fine, but the others were somewhat astonished.

After all, it is one of the legendary Nine Secrets, a supreme art comparable to the Forbidden Chapter within the Emperor Scripture.

Without waiting for the others to refuse, this Great Saint sat cross-legged at the Dragon Transformation Pool and whispered the ancient and profound incantation.

Zhang Xuan was stunned as he listened, then silently contemplated it.

He was not at all surprised that this Cai Jia Da Sheng had mastered the Soldier Secret; after all, the Cai Family had obtained part of the Ruthless Great Emperor's inheritance back then, and they also possessed the inheritance of the Soldier Secret.

Among them, another faction opened a sect in the Qinling, named the Qin Sect, which had always used the Soldier Secret as bait to recruit powerful figures generation after generation.

It is reasonable and logical for this Great Saint, who has lived for eight thousand years, to have mastered the Soldier Secret.

Zhang Xuan listened quietly and could even feel the Fighting Secret, the All Secret, and the Speed Secret within his body resonating.

In his heart, it seemed as if ancient weapons were flashing: blades, spears, swords, halberds, bells, towers...

One peculiar character after another was branded in his heart in the form of weapons, touching him deeply.

Gai Jiuyou sat quietly there, basically without any movement.

Zhang Xuan even suspected that this person had already comprehended the Soldier Secret many years ago.

After all, he has always been active in Beidou, and the secrets within Beidou should not be many for this figure.

Compared to Gai Jiuyou, Jiang Taixu's performance was much more obvious.

His hands slid through the void, manifesting one weapon after another; among them were the Hengyu Furnace and the Void Mirror, each weapon displaying a peculiar divine might, extremely formidable.

Jizi and Jiang Yifei showed the most obvious reactions; both seemed to have fallen into a state of enlightenment, their eyes tightly closed, clearly trapped in a very deep level of the enlightenment realm.

Regarding the Nine Secrets, even figures from Great Emperor families are equally curious and would never miss them.

A round of preaching lasted for a full half-day, until the Great Saint stopped.

Zhang Xuan had no abnormalities, while Jizi and Jiang Yifei were still slightly unable to keep up and needed further contemplation.

It was not that their talent and comprehension were lacking, but that their realm and strength were not yet sufficient, and with the blessing of the Nine-Orifice Stone Man, Zhang Xuan's contemplation was very fast.

Therefore, he was able to stay a step ahead of them; Jiang Taixu had long since memorized all the important mental cultivation methods, but he would still need constant tempering and contemplation to truly reach a profound realm.

Gai Jiuyou remained silent; while listening to the lecture, he was even refining the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid, highlighting his detachment and power.

After completing all this, Zhang Xuan did not continue to stay here.

Having had the contemplation before the Zhan Dao Realm, Zhang Xuan was more willing to walk between heaven and earth; he felt that walking on this ancient land and seeing different peculiar regions was of great benefit to his growth.

At his level of realm and strength, walking between heaven and earth was very easy.

Before the Ancient Myriad Tribes appeared, no one could do anything to him.

And even if he accidentally encountered an Ancient Saint, Zhang Xuan was confident he could escape from their hands.

It was not because of anything else, but because of the Speed Secret.

"Walking the world is indeed appropriate; after all, you are the only one who can walk your path now."

Gai Jiuyou nodded, and the others had no intention of denying it; after all, in their eyes, Zhang Xuan was an old monster who had lived in seclusion, and now that he had reincarnated and was cultivating again, they felt they did not have much to offer in terms of guidance to Zhang Xuan.

Zhang Xuan did not mind; this was the consequence of borrowing a tiger's skin. His status and position were too high, and no matter what he did, the many figures present felt it was a matter of course. As for asking these figures for cultivation insights and experiences, that was even more unrealistic.

For a figure who could sit and discuss the Dao with Qingdi to discuss cultivation-related matters with them, no matter how one looked at it, it felt awkward.

When Zhang Xuan left, he took away a portion of the fifth-turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid.

Then he drifted away.

"Initially, I thought that having the fourth-turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid would be enough to satisfy me, allowing me to encounter no obstacles at the Saint realm level within the Zhan Dao Realm. Now it seems this step has been completed beyond the original level."

Walking in Shencheng, Zhang Xuan quickly calmed down.

Many cultivators around him were clamoring loudly, rushing crazily toward a Stone Workshop.

And someone was shouting: "It's incredible, it's incredible! A living Ancient Creature has been opened from a source stone, a Fighting Sacred Ape!"

(End of chapter)