Wei Chen looked at Yan Qiqi, helplessly saying, "Qiqi, what exactly do you mean?"
"I have a good impression of that Ji Mei, and she happens to be from the Sea Tribe. The Sea Tribe bloodline is considered strong in the Soul World, so I want to give her the Heart of the World from the Soul World. Is there a problem with that?" Yan Qiqi looked at Wei Chen, grinning.
Whenever Yan Qiqi showed this expression, Wei Chen always felt helpless, left only with a heart full of indulgence and tenderness.
"Alright, Qiqi, you go ahead. It saves me from having to explain too much to her and wasting time," Wei Chen said with a chuckle.
"Yes, big brother, don't worry. I'll get along well with the other sisters," Yan Qiqi replied with a smile.
Wei Chen shook his head, helplessly saying, "Qiqi, we've been through this many times. It's 'other younger sisters,' not 'sisters.' You may look young, but you should be the oldest, right?"
"Conservatively estimating, considering the time spent in the Magic Stone Space, you must be several thousand years old by now."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Yan Qiqi pouted and said unhappily, "Brother, I'm only eighteen years old—forever eighteen. Your other women are all my older sisters..."
"Alright, fine. You're impressive; do whatever you want. Hurry up and let Ji Mei absorb the Heart of the World from the Soul World as soon as possible," Wei Chen said.
Yan Qiqi nodded and instantly flew away with the Heart of the World from the Soul World.
After Yan Qiqi left, the Demon Lotus Emperor approached Wei Chen and immediately asked, "What are you going to do about Donghua?"
"Kill him," Wei Chen replied casually while glancing at the Demon Lotus Emperor.
Hearing those two words from Wei Chen, the Demon Lotus Emperor's eyes widened in shock as he exclaimed, "Kill him?"
"And what if I do?" Wei Chen said indifferently.
"Demon Lotus Emperor" said anxiously, "How could you possibly kill 'Donghua' when the sword cultivator is that strong? Stop joking around! What have you done to 'Donghua'?"
Sighing, "Wei Chen" replied with a bitter smile, "I thought that by killing 'Donghua' and avenging you, you would be happy and grateful. I didn't expect my good intentions to be taken as a betrayal."
"Demon Lotus Emperor" insisted, "You can't say that. If I wanted to kill 'Donghua', I could do it myself. I wouldn't need you for that. Just tell me the truth; stop misleading me. Where is 'Donghua'?"
"Wei Chen" looked deeply at "Demon Lotus Emperor" and said, "'Donghua' is currently trying to master the 'Xuanyuan Sword'. I gave him the 'Xuanyuan Sword', so now it's up to his luck and fate."
Upon hearing this, "Demon Lotus Emperor" was momentarily stunned before asking, "'Xuanyuan Sword'? You actually gave it away?"
"Of course! Didn't I already give you the 'Nuwa Stone'? Is the 'Xuanyuan Sword' really much stronger than the 'Nuwa Stone'?" "Wei Chen" replied calmly.
"Demon Lotus Emperor" shook his head, saying, "That's not what I meant. I thought you would be detrimental to 'Donghua', especially since he initially planned to seize your 'Demon Lotus Heart'. If you can give the 'Xuanyuan Sword' to 'Donghua', then I can relax. In my opinion, there truly isn't anyone more suitable than 'Donghua' to wield the 'Xuanyuan Sword'."
"'Donghua's' bloodline power isn't enough; he's still far from mastering the 'Xuanyuan Sword'. However, I've negotiated with the 'Xuanyuan Sword Spirit'. As long as he meets certain criteria, he will be allowed to wield it. At some point, our 'Spatial Dimension System' will have to confront the powerful 'Endless Divine Realm', and we don't have much time left. Allowing one more person to wield a divine artifact is a significant advantage. The artifact itself understands this, which is why the 'Xuanyuan Sword Spirit' is willing to give 'Donghua' a chance. Otherwise, do you think with his current strength he could control the 'Xuanyuan Sword'?" "Wei Chen" explained.
"Demon Lotus Emperor" nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right; maximizing our strength is crucial. The 'Ten Divine Artifacts' are key. The difference in power is immense; controlling a divine artifact is far more reliable than relying solely on 'Star Power Physical Deification'."
"You are mistaken; the most powerful force lies in the stars. The true strength comes from 'Star Power Physical Deification'. However, many in the 'Martial Emperor Realm' have limitations. Even if they barely manage to form a godly level under the influence of the 'Nuwa Stone', their combat power won't surpass that of a 'Third-Level Deity' from the 'Endless Divine Realm' by much," "Wei Chen" continued.
He looked deeply at "Demon Lotus Emperor" and added, "Moreover, within the 'Endless Divine Realm', there are still many gods above level three in their hierarchy. When an army presses down upon us, it will be difficult for us to resist. Therefore, for now, divine artifacts are our greatest reliance. Once our 'Ancient World Spatial Dimension' stabilizes completely and we expand gradually, then 'Star Power Physical Deification' will definitely surpass mere artifact holders in strength."
"In the vast night sky, countless stars shine endlessly; that kind of power is truly formidable!"
After listening to "Wei Chen", "Demon Lotus Emperor" fell silent for a moment before asking, "Then what about your 'Eastern Emperor Bell'? Who do you plan to give it to?"
"I don't have a target yet, but whoever can master the divine artifact will receive it from me; I won't hold back. All of the 'Spatial Planes' will become my territory in the near future. Loyalty won't be an issue; that's a significant advantage in finding a master for divine artifacts. If one is overly cautious about betrayal, it becomes challenging to find suitable masters for these artifacts," "Wei Chen" replied calmly.
The Demon Lotus Emperor proudly declared, "Actually, I do have a suitable candidate to recommend. I feel that his strength and charisma, experience and strategy, all have a good chance of gaining the recognition of the Eastern Emperor Bell and becoming its master."
After understanding the characteristics of the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Demon Lotus Emperor thought of someone who could wield its power.
Wei Chen frowned and said, "How did I not think of that? As long as it's reliable, we can give it a try."
The Demon Lotus Emperor teased, "Far away yet close at hand."
"Wait! Are you suggesting that you inherit the Eastern Emperor Bell? Ha! Dream on. A person can only possess one artifact; it’s impossible to control a second one. That is the most basic rule and dignity of artifacts. Besides, even if you didn't have the Nuwa Stone, the Eastern Emperor Bell would never recognize you as its master. With your current state, you can't even cultivate Stellar Power, let alone master the Eastern Emperor Bell's power."
Wei Chen looked at the Demon Lotus Emperor with undisguised disdain.
The Demon Lotus Emperor chuckled and said, "You think I'm recommending myself? Don't be silly. I already have the Nuwa Stone. No matter how greedy someone is, they wouldn't want to possess two artifacts at once."
"Then who do you recommend? Let me hear it; I want to see what kind of ivory can come out of your dog’s mouth," Wei Chen replied lightly.
"Your grandfather, the Dark Mage—does he count as ivory?" asked the Demon Lotus Emperor.
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen was stunned for a moment before bursting into joy. "Right! How could I forget my grandfather? His strength and bloodline traits are perfect for mastering the Eastern Emperor Bell!"
"That's because those involved are often blind to what outsiders can see clearly. Your grandfather is obviously the most suitable candidate by your side—powerful, strong in Stellar Power, and with a robust bloodline. If he can't master the Eastern Emperor Bell, who else could? Let the old man give it a try; I feel he should be able to handle it," said the Demon Lotus Emperor.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and replied, "You make a valid point; I'll consider this as you spitting out some ivory. If my grandfather succeeds, I'll give you credit for it."
With that, Wei Chen immediately sought out the Dark Mage and waved his hand to bring him to a desolate mountain area.
A misty barrier instantly enveloped their surroundings.
The Black Demon Mianlu looked at Wei Chen with a puzzled expression and asked, "Child, what do you want to do?"
"Grandpa, when I was in Hua Xia World, I obtained something from the Dayu Palace of Emperor Dayu," Wei Chen replied with a smile.
"That defensive shield that looks like a cauldron? I suspect that's also an artifact, right?" the Dark Mage said lightly.
He couldn't fathom why Wei Chen had brought him here. Artifacts were something he believed he had no chance of obtaining; he never considered it because he thought he lacked the strength to wield such a powerful item. The idea of an artifact from the Dayu Palace was beyond his wildest dreams. It wasn't that he thought Wei Chen wouldn't give it to him; rather, he believed he simply wasn't capable of controlling an artifact.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "Grandpa, you're clever. That is indeed an artifact. So, do you know why I brought you here?"
The Dark Mage furrowed his brow and replied, "Child, do you think that I possess the kind of bloodline ability that would allow that artifact to recognize me as its master?"
"Why not?" Wei Chen said calmly.
The Dark Mage shook his head and sighed, "Child, you overestimate me. I'm already quite satisfied with my Stellar Technique and Ascend to Godhood; I don't need more."
"As the saying goes, 'Skills do not weigh one down.' Grandpa, you can't just pass up such a good opportunity for no reason!" Wei Chen said with a smile.
The Black Demon Clan member replied, "Grandpa knows his own limitations well. It's important to have self-awareness; an artifact is definitely beyond my reach. I am sure I have that much self-awareness."
"Just try it; you'll know if it works," Wei Chen insisted. He took out the Eastern Emperor Bell from his spatial storage and handed it to the Dark Mage. "Grandpa, try dripping your blood on it to see if it recognizes you as its master. Even if it doesn't work out, you should at least give it a shot and use your Stellar Power to conquer it."
"Child, let someone else try. I don't want this artifact," the Dark Mage waved his hand in refusal, his face showing indifference.
Wei Chen was speechless. Not wanting it?
"What do you mean, Grandpa?" Wei Chen asked.
Black Demon Clan: "The artifact should be given to the most powerful person. Grandpa's strength is insufficient; I don't want to delay the artifact."
"Grandpa, in our Three Major Spatial Dimensions, isn't your power still strong? If you can't wield this artifact, who else is qualified? Emperor Dayu? He has had the Eastern Emperor Bell for so many years, yet he still hasn't mastered it! As for others, they are even less capable. Looking around, you are the only one with some hope. Whether it can succeed or not depends on fate," Wei Chen advised.
Dark Mage shook his head again and said, "Child, Grandpa's current strength is already quite good. To pursue greater power, honestly, I'm not very interested."
"Grandpa, are you kidding me? Let me tell you this: when the Army of the Endless Divine Realm approaches, the Ten Divine Artifacts will be our main force against them. Star Power Physical Deification still cannot be formed on a large scale in a short time. Even though we have the Nuwa Stone to mass-produce deities, it won't be that quick. Meanwhile, the forces from the Endless Divine Realm are strong and robust; we don't know when they will come. Before that happens, enhancing our side's strength is the way to go."
"Grandpa, if you can master the Eastern Emperor Bell, it would be an immense boost for us!"
Wei Chen looked at Dark Mage, earnestly persuading him.
Dark Mage smiled wryly and said, "Child, is there really no one more suitable?"
"Absolutely not; you are the most suitable person," Wei Chen replied.
After a moment of silence, Dark Mage nodded heavily and said, "Alright, I'll give it a try."
With that, Dark Mage forced out a drop of blood and let it fall onto the Eastern Emperor Bell.
Four eyes fixed intently on the Eastern Emperor Bell, not blinking at all.
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