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Wei Chen had long known that Old Master and Gongye Long were sneaking a peek. If he couldn't even notice that, what kind of Wei Chen would he be?
Wei Chen's Mental Strength was no joke. Stellar Power, the ability to manipulate the starry sea, required immense Mental Strength. His own Mental Strength was already formidable, and the Formation Assignment demanded a strong Mental Strength as well. During the cultivation of Stellar Technique, Wei Chen's Mental Strength had only grown stronger. Now, while his Divine Power level might not be impressive, his Mental Strength had reached an unparalleled God-Level, perhaps even beyond that.
So, as Gongye Long and Old Master watched from the sidelines, Wei Chen could hear their conversation clearly.
Wei Chen looked at Old Master and Gongye Long with a grin, both of them displaying expressions of astonishment.
Old Master and Gongye Long stared at Wei Chen in disbelief. How did he notice us? His Mental Strength shouldn't be that strong, right?
Gongye Long asked in shock, "How did you find us?"
"I noticed you two when I was setting up the formation to deal with Qian Youshi. Is there a problem? Your skills in hiding your presence aren't that great, or perhaps you didn't even intend to hide it at all, which is why I spotted you," Wei Chen said lightly, his gaze filled with mischief and teasing.
Old Master and Gongye Long exchanged glances; this fellow was indeed quite remarkable!
Gongye Long continued, "If you could find us, then that means your Mental Strength is top-notch, right? Just like ours?"
Wei Chen chuckled, "I don't know how to answer that. Maybe it's similar or perhaps a bit higher? After all, my understanding of formations is quite good; you should know that requires Mental Strength. Anyone skilled in formations usually has decent Mental Strength."
Upon hearing this, Old Master and Gongye Long nodded in agreement; indeed, proficiency in formations required support from Mental Strength.
Old Master looked deeply at Wei Chen and said solemnly, "Fellow, you've managed to defeat Qian Youshi this time and brought great honor to our lineage. What reward do you want? I will do my best to fulfill your request."
"Enough with the pleasantries; just give me my elixir," Wei Chen said as he extended his hand toward Old Master and Gongye Long.
Old Master smiled wryly and replied, "Are you afraid I might go back on my word?"
"Yes, you old fellows, the Old Master and Gongye Long have so many tricks up their sleeves. How can I not be cautious? If I’m not mistaken, if I don’t perform well this time, you won’t just hand over the elixir to me, will you? This competition is also a test. If I lose badly, my elixir might just go down the drain."
Wei Chen's gaze was fixed intently on the Old Master and Gongye Long, missing nothing. The two felt a twinge of unease under his scrutiny. Although they hadn’t formally expressed it, both the Old Master and Gongye Long were thinking along those lines. Without contribution, how could one expect to receive such benefits?
It’s the same everywhere; it’s all quite fair. To gain something good, one must pay a certain price. Where can you find a free lunch? It’s impossible to expect such a thing.
In fact, the Old Master and Gongye Long thought similarly. If Wei Chen lost, they wouldn’t outright refuse him, but they would definitely make things difficult for him.
After receiving the elixir, Wei Chen examined it closely and asked with a smile, "How do I use this elixir?"
"Just refine and absorb it directly, but there’s a time limit; you can only refine one elixir per year," the Old Master replied.
Hearing this, Wei Chen frowned and said, "Why does it take so long?"
"My child, refining one elixir takes more than ten thousand years; calculate it yourself. Compared to ten thousand years, what is one year?"
Wei Chen thought about it and realized it made sense, but he still felt somewhat cheated as if he had been tricked by the Old Master and Gongye Long.
"Alright then, since you both insist on this, I’ll take my time. After all, there’s no rush now," Wei Chen said meaningfully as he glanced at the Old Master and Gongye Long.
The Old Master and Gongye Long were taken aback; there was a lot of implication in that statement!
Gongye Long asked, "Fellow, you could hear our conversation too?"
"I heard some of it," Wei Chen replied with a smile.
"You were able to eavesdrop on our conversation while setting up a formation against Qian Youshi?" Gongye Long looked surprised.
Wei Chen nodded. "It's not a big deal. When Mental Strength reaches a certain level, these things become quite simple."
"Mental Strength at such a level? Are you saying your Mental Strength is stronger than ours?" Old Master’s expression grew serious as he looked at Wei Chen, his gaze shifting. He understood that setting up a formation of that caliber required intense focus, and for Wei Chen to be able to distract himself at such a critical moment was simply remarkable.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "I can't say for sure, but I doubt it's worse than yours."
"Then if you practiced the Mental Attack Technique, wouldn't you be able to confront the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming right now?" Old Master asked excitedly after hearing Wei Chen's words.
Wei Chen shrugged helplessly. "To be honest, I haven't practiced any advanced Mental Attack Techniques, so I'm not very clear on their effects. If you have high-grade Mental Attack Techniques, feel free to show them to me. However, I wouldn't dare to make any claims about dealing with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming."
Wei Chen's honesty was evident. In the Demon Realm, Mental Attack was indeed a weakness for everyone, so there weren't any advanced Mental Attack Techniques available for him to practice. Even in the Nine Immortal Realm, what was considered a decent Mental Attack Technique would be nearly useless in the Endless Divine Realm, which was on an entirely different level.
Thus, if Old Master and Gongye Long could provide high-grade attack methods, Wei Chen would be quite pleased.
After hearing Wei Chen's words, Old Master and Gongye Long exchanged glances filled with hesitation.
High-grade Mental Attack Techniques were extremely rare even within the Temple of Martial Arts!
After a moment of silence, Old Master looked at Wei Chen and said calmly, "Friend, this matter is significant. To be honest, even as the Hall Master of the Temple of Martial Arts, I cannot make arbitrary decisions. High-grade Mental Attack Techniques are almost taboo within our Temple. If you wish to obtain one, there are two ways: one is to join our Temple of Martial Arts; the other is to make a significant contribution to us."
"I understand that asking you to join our Temple of Martial Arts is impossible given the current situation. After all, you are from Duke Sui's Residence; in name, it would be difficult for you to abandon that identity and join us. The relationship between the Temple of Martial Arts and Duke Sui's Residence is not particularly good but not bad either. However, if you were to join us according to the rules of the Southern Ming Divine Domain, you would have to sever ties with Duke Sui's Residence, which might conflict with your future plans."
Hearing this, Wei Chen smiled lightly and remained noncommittal. With Old Master analyzing everything so thoroughly, there wasn't much left to say. He knew that it was indeed unlikely for him to casually join the Temple of Martial Arts.
Gongye Long continued, "The second option is relatively more suitable for you at this moment. If you make a certain contribution to our Temple of Martial Arts, we can grant you a high-level Mental Attack Technique. For instance, a first-level contribution can earn you a first-level reward. We can be lenient; if you make a second-level contribution, we will exceptionally grant you the high-level Mental Attack Technique. What do you think?"
"Second-level contribution?" Wei Chen chuckled, casting a deep glance at Old Master and Gongye Long before continuing, "I assume your terms have been negotiated? Just tell me directly what you want me to do; there's no need for all this roundabout talk."
Old Master and Gongye Long felt the disdain from Wei Chen, their faces slightly flushed.
"In the central part of the Southern Ming Divine Domain, there is a mountain range called Eastern Forest, named for its resemblance to a Divine Dragon, with the dragon's head facing east. We have received reliable information that a Divine Vessel is about to be unearthed in Eastern Forest. We hope you can accompany us to Eastern Forest to help our Temple of Martial Arts seize the Divine Vessel. Of course, we don't know exactly what the Divine Vessel is, but there have been strange lights flashing in Eastern Forest, indicating that there must be some treasure unearthed! If you can assist us with this, we will definitely reward you with the high-level Mental Attack Technique," Gongye Long said earnestly as he looked at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen chuckled again, "I had already guessed it; you want to offer me benefits but expect me to work without compensation?"
Old Master and Gongye Long had thick skins and did not feel embarrassed; they merely nodded slightly.
Many things are inherently fair; to gain benefits, one must pay a price. This is a fundamental principle everywhere.
Wei Chen understood this well; after all, how could the Temple of Martial Arts offer him a free lunch?
After pondering for a moment, Wei Chen asked, "Do you have any information on what kind of treasure it might be? You are both supreme God-Level beings; do you still care about treasure? Where do those things come from?"
"That's a good question," Gongye Long said with a chuckle, giving Wei Chen a thumbs up. He continued, "Actually, long ago, our Endless Divine Realm was much stronger than it is now, especially in terms of weaponry. Unfortunately, over time, the craftsmanship of forging weapons has gradually been lost. After the Intruder Battle, many predecessors died, and their powerful weapons or treasures from the Sea Palace were buried underground. Under certain conditions, treasures may be unearthed; each time this happens, it attracts many strong individuals from the Divine Realm vying for them."
"Of course, since the treasure is located in our Southern Ming Divine Domain, others from different Divine Realms cannot come here. The range of competitors for the treasure essentially consists of our four Major Forces in the Southern Ming Divine Domain."
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