Ice Heart Venerate’s heart wavered, but she quickly calmed down, saying:
"I just resolved a misunderstanding with him; it’s good enough that he doesn’t hold a grudge, how could he show me any courtesy?"
Hearing this, the Divinity Transformation experts from Holy Spirit State realized the truth and sighed deeply.
"Ah, if only there wasn’t a misunderstanding."
"Yes, since Ice Heart Venerate forced Starfire Venerable to wear the Telepathy Ring, why not push a little further?"
"That way, wouldn’t Starfire Venerable reciprocate face to our Venerate?"
Ice Heart Venerate blushed slightly, biting her red lips and muttering inwardly:
"A bunch of men together, always concocting tales."
"Forcing Jiang Fan into submission?"
"Is that even possible?"
She shook her head, dismissed distracting thoughts, and sat down cross-legged in quiet meditation.
Amidst the countless voices of envy and regret, many unfamiliar Divinity Transformation Venerables also approached Jiang Fan, asking if he had any extra Great Pills.
They were naturally met with disappointing answers.
Which left Red Dust Venerable and Vice Palace Master You feeling smug.
Look how wise they were, following Jiang Fan and having plenty to enjoy.
"Starfire Venerable, thank you." Wan Bing Venerate approached and proactively expressed gratitude.
Jiang Fan dared not pretend before a Great Venerate, especially since this Wan Bing Venerate had spent a month using the most precious Outer Heaven Divine Stone to forge the Evil Sword.
He quickly stood, cupped his hands, and said, "You honor me, Wan Bing Venerate."
"I should be the one thanking you for crafting the top-grade Spirit Sword for this junior."
Wan Bing Venerate glanced at the Evil Sword on Jiang Fan’s back, stroking his beard with a smile, "It seems you’ve found a well-matched Artifact Spirit."
"It has become a growth-type Spiritual Artifact."
"And it’s already begun to transform in quality, with the potential to break through the Spiritual Artifact limit to become a Quasi-Realm Artifact."
Is that so?
Jiang Fan hadn’t noticed yet.
Taking the Evil Sword to observe closely, he realized it was even darker than before, like a black hole absorbing all light.
And on the sword’s hilt, a faint engraving appeared.
At first glance, it resembled a bit of the Sage’s Engraving, but without evident Law fluctuations.
Wan Bing Venerate took a closer look and hissed,
"Engravings have appeared? It’s not far from becoming a Quasi-Realm Artifact."
"How long has it been since this sword was forged? Why is it transforming so quickly?"
Upon first glance, he simply sensed the Evil Sword’s transformation.
Now he realizes it’s already at the brink of breaking into a Quasi-Realm Artifact.
But how could this be possible?
Even as a growth-type Spiritual Artifact, its growth is astonishingly rapid.
Jiang Fan pondered for a moment, gaining some understanding, and said, "It must be related to my recent experiences."
"The Artifact Spirit cannot stand my good fortune."
"I survived several near-death ordeals recently, probably infuriating it quite a bit."
"Then I successfully reached Divinity Transformation, fulfilling a long-held dream, probably boiling its essence with rage."
"And finally, it found I’d obtained some impressive treasures, which made it even angrier."
"As its resentment grew, the quality of the Evil Sword kept improving."
Oh?
Wan Bing Venerate was surprised, "Something like that?"
"That’s the first time I’ve heard of an Artifact Spirit begrudging its owner’s fortune."
Pondering a bit, he brought out a metal sphere, imbued with immense pressure.
It was obviously a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact.
Wan Bing Venerate said, "This is the Armor-breaking Divine Pill, tailor-made for the Golden Giant King with a tough body."
"Upon unleashing, it could breach the defense of the Golden Armor Giant King at the Heavenly Human Second Decline, piercing through its body."
"If it strikes the core, it could successfully eliminate it."
"You gave our state the Great Pill, so I gift you this Armor-breaking Divine Pill."
Jiang Fan, full of joy, accepted it with both hands, "Thank you, Wan Bing Venerate!"
This Armor-breaking Divine Pill might at least kill a Giant King.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The Evil Sword suddenly vibrated, as if it was quite angry.
The malevolent energy within was further stimulated, subtly enhancing the sword’s quality.