Chapter 197 Going to the Heavenly Stems Sect to Collect New Spiritual Veins

Song Yin received news from the Heavenly Stems Sect that a new spiritual vein had appeared, and now they were just waiting for Song Yin to go and help.

She went to the next room to ask Shi Heming, and the two of them were now living together.

"The Heavenly Stem Sect sent me a message that I'll be going to help collect the spiritual veins. Do you want to come with me?" Song Yin leaned against the door and asked Shi Heming, who was busy inside.

Shi Heming always clung to Song Yin, but this time he unusually said, "I won't go this time. I'm planning to go collect the Tranquilizing Pearl in a few days anyway."

The Tranquility Pearl is a type of pearl that can be used as a high-level material for refining weapons and alchemy. Wearing it directly on the body can calm the mind and prevent various distracting thoughts. It is a rare and valuable item for cultivators. It is rarely seen on the market, so if you want it, you have to go to the sea to collect it yourself.

He wanted to collect some rare Tranquilizing Pearls for their marriage ceremony, and it would be best to collect as many as possible. Perhaps Yinyin herself didn't realize that she actually liked to hoard; she would collect a lot of anything useful and carry it with her.

Song Yin: "Tranquility Pearls? Those things are in the sea, and there are many monsters in the sea. Because they are difficult to collect, they are very rare on the market. After all, few high-level cultivators are willing to go into the sea every day for Tranquility Pearls. If you go, remember to collect more. Those things are useful for alchemy."

With Shi Heming's strength, collecting Tranquilizing Pearls shouldn't be difficult. Since he's already there, he might as well collect as many as possible.

Shi Heming chuckled softly, his expression gentle. "I know that much, but when you go to help collect the spiritual veins, make sure you carry plenty of high-level talismans and array plates with you."

Song Yin: "No need. There's still plenty in the storage ring you gave me last time. Although I often give it to the disciples as prizes for competitions, I haven't even used a tenth of it. Besides, I'm helping the Heavenly Stem Sect collect spiritual veins. They don't want anything to happen to me if something happens to their own people. If we encounter a battle, I believe the Heavenly Stem Sect members will handle it themselves."

"There are quite a few demonic beasts inside, you should keep them for yourself. I'll prepare some high-grade pills for you."

Song Yin's words made sense, so Shi Heming followed Song Yin's instructions.

After exchanging greetings, Song Yin went to the main peak to find Sect Leader Yan.

The current Sect Master Yan is unusually relaxed. With the burden on his shoulders lifted, his state of mind has changed, and his cultivation has become more relaxed. He broke through his cultivation level last year and is now at the same level as Song Yin.

"What brings you to my main peak today?" Sect Master Yan asked casually as he and his entourage sat down.

Song Yin got straight to the point: "I've come to borrow the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd. I received news from the Tiangan Sect that a new spiritual vein has appeared."

She didn't want to reveal to other sects that she had other means to take away the spiritual veins. Coincidentally, the other sects always believed that the Immortal Firmament Sect was able to bring back the spiritual veins because of the Qiankun Meridian Gourd. Even if the Qiankun Meridian Gourd appeared later, given their overthinking nature, they would only think that the Immortal Firmament Sect had already refined the Qiankun Meridian Gourd but kept it a secret until the Immortal Firmament Sect's spiritual veins were stable before they were willing to tell others.

Since that's what they all think, she'll just go along with it.

"Okay." Sect Master Yan agreed to Song Yin without hesitation.

The Qiankun Chengmai Gourd is currently in the possession of Sect Leader Yan, and she immediately took it out and handed it to Song Yin.

"Remember to bring the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd back after you're done using it, or you'll get scammed by the Tiangan Sect."

Song Yin accepted the magical artifact and smiled, "Do you think they can take it away?"

Sect Master Yan was taken aback, then waved his hand, "You're treating me like one of those elders from the outer sect. As for you, I should say, be careful how you mess with the Heavenly Stem Sect."

These words weren't much better, but Song Yin chose not to take them to heart. After sitting for a short while, she got up and left, bidding farewell to Sect Leader Yan.

After obtaining the magical artifact, Song Yin told a few close friends that she was going on a long trip, and then headed straight for the Tiangan Sect in the Northern Continent.

Perhaps this spiritual vein originally belonged to the Northern Continent, and its location just happened to be in the Northern Continent.

Several sects have already established themselves in the areas where the spiritual veins have appeared.

The sect leader of the Tiangan Sect personally came to oversee the event.

"I'll make this clear: this spiritual vein belongs to my Heavenly Stem Sect. You all know the order of decision made at the Immortal Cloud Sect, so why are you still here to interfere?"

Duan Hong, the sect leader of the Tiangan Sect, was dressed in black and white robes, dignified and solemn, and like the sect leader Yan, he exuded an aura of authority without anger.

"Sect Master Duan, you misunderstand. We are here only to see if Song Yin's words are effective, and to see how the spiritual vein is retracted." An elder of the Wuji Sect stepped aside and introduced a high-level female cultivator beside him, "She is our Wuji Sect's weapon crafting elder. She came here specifically to see the magic weapons of the Xianxiao Sect, hoping to draw some inspiration from them so that she can refine her own magic weapons for our Wuji Sect."

Elder Wuji Sect, who was skilled in crafting, stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting. “Wuji Sect has no intention of seizing the spiritual vein this time. We only wish to come and learn.”

"Oh, really?" Sect Master Duan of the Heavenly Stems Sect remained expressionless. "Words are meaningless. Why don't you elders of the Boundless Limits Sect make a Heavenly Dao oath? If you are willing to make an oath, we will reserve the best viewing spot for your sect's weapon-cultivating elder."

Such words undoubtedly challenge the bottom line of the Wuji Sect and slap the face of the Wuji Sect elders. After all, they are elders of the five major sects. How can they swear oaths just because others swear them?

Sect Master Duan also understood this principle, but it was undoubtedly the most effective tactic at present. The Wuji Sect elders' refusal to swear an oath indicated their disloyalty; their agreement to swear an oath proved their words were true and provided the Tiangan Sect with an additional layer of protection when it came to obtaining the spiritual vein.

This time, several sects were stationed here, but neither the Immortal Firmament Sect nor the Yuan Cang Sect were present. This was because both sects had their own spiritual veins. After being exposed, the Immortal Firmament Sect stopped pretending and simply chose not to participate.

The Qingxuan Sect members watched the spectacle unfold. Song Yin had promised to help the Qingxuan Sect after helping the Tiangan Sect. They had approached the Yuancang Sect for help, but the Yuancang Sect was extremely protective of their special magical artifacts and refused to help any sect. Everyone knew that to help, one had to provide a magical artifact, and what if they were robbed after providing a special magical artifact?

Sects outside the five major sects also covet the spiritual veins, but their foundations are ultimately insufficient, so they dare not act rashly. Their current thought is that if the five major sects already possess spiritual veins, and new spiritual veins appear again, could they get a share of the spoils?

After listening to the words of Sect Master Duan of the Heavenly Stems Sect, the elders of the Wuji Sect remained silent for a moment and then actually swore an oath. Every elder who came made an oath.

Not only was Sect Master Duan of the Heavenly Stems Sect shocked, but everyone else's pupils also shrank, and they all found it unbelievable.

The Wuji Sect Elder was the last to swear an oath, saying, "Sect Master Duan, I hope you will keep your word."

Sect Master Duan raised his chin slightly, gesturing for her to stand on the side of the Heavenly Stems Sect. "Our Heavenly Stems Sect always keeps its word. Elder, please."

Thus, this elder of the Wuji Sect, who was skilled in weapon crafting, joined the ranks of the Tiangan Sect.

Even though everyone knew the cause and effect, this scene still looked very strange.

Several days have passed since the spiritual vein appeared and the various sects have settled here. They have not made any rash moves because they are waiting for Song Yin. They sent a message to Song Yin as soon as possible, but Song Yin has not yet come.

Other sect members, unable to wait any longer, asked, "Why hasn't Song Yin arrived yet?"

"Be careful, you should call him Elder Song. Elder Song is currently in the Tribulation Transcending stage. Back when he was in the early Nascent Soul stage, he was the number one person in the Nascent Soul stage, so he must be the number one person in the Tribulation Transcending stage now. Show some respect when you speak."

"I understand, I understand. So why hasn't Elder Song arrived yet?"

"Perhaps they were delayed on the way?"

"Use the teleportation array a few more times, and we can arrive in as little as one day."

"Whether she comes early or late, we have to wait. After all, she has the power to make everyone wait for her now, so let's not rush and just wait patiently."

The conversation wasn't loud, but the voices still reached the ears of the high-level cultivators.

An elder from the Heavenly Stems Sect said to Sect Master Duan, "Sect Master, Elder Song from the Immortal Cloud Sect hasn't arrived yet. Should we send someone to invite him?"

Sect Master Duan: "We've already sent someone to invite them." The spiritual vein appeared suddenly, and in their haste, they only sent a message, forgetting to send an elder to personally invite them. After realizing this, Sect Master Duan immediately appointed an elder to go to the Immortal Cloud Sect to request their assistance.

"What if the Immortal Firmament Sect changes its mind at the last minute?" the elder asked anxiously.

Sect Master Duan: "I have never met Elder Song in person. My understanding of her is limited to the record stone that shows the Xuan Tian Assembly from back then. She is a sword cultivator and also a pill cultivator, so the typical characteristics of sword cultivators do not apply to her."

If Song Yin changed her mind at the last minute, there was nothing she could do. Sect Leader Duan gazed at the sky, hoping that Song Yin would arrive soon.

The wait was long, and gradually many people began to get restless. Some were eyeing the spiritual vein, while others wanted to leave.

Just as everyone's anticipation was about to reach its peak, a voice rang in the ears of everyone present.

Wow, so many people have come.

A flying boat flew in from the sky, gradually decreasing its altitude, and then a person stepped out of it.

Seeing familiar faces, the members of the Heavenly Stems Sect breathed a sigh of relief. Sect Leader Duan, along with the other elders, stepped forward.

"Elder Song, you must be tired from your journey." No wonder you arrived late; it turns out you flew here at a leisurely pace in your flying boat.

After the Tiangan Sect members introduced themselves, Song Yin greeted them one by one.

She chose to arrive slowly in her flying boat rather than using a teleportation array to get there quickly, precisely to gauge the attitude of the Heavenly Stems Sect. No one rushes to help; arriving late, but not too late, would not only allow her to clearly see their true nature but also prevent accusations of arrogance.

After Song Yin disembarked from the flying boat, other people craned their necks to look inside.

Seeing this, Song Yin explained, "I came alone on this trip."

Upon Song Yin's arrival, he was warmly received by the Tiangan Sect.

Song Yin: "Let's put other things aside for now and take the spiritual vein to the Heavenly Stem Sect first."

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Duan said, "Alright then, I'll trouble Elder Song."

Song Yin stepped forward and took out the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd. Everyone else made way for her, and as soon as she took out the magic weapon, all eyes were fixed on the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd.

Some people were discussing the novel: "This is the magic artifact that can hold spiritual veins? It looks no different from other high-level magic artifacts."

"No matter how special it is, it is still a magic artifact. It is normal that there is no difference between them."

"What do you know? A magical artifact is judged by its effects, not its appearance. You shallow people."

"Yes, yes, you're not superficial at all."

"Hey everyone, stop arguing! Look, Elder Song is making a move!"

Song Yin recalled the steps Xia Xining had explained and poured spiritual energy into the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd. She had relied on the Langhuan Cave Heaven to collect spiritual veins twice before, and this was the first time she had used the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd.

After learning that Song Yin intended to use the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd to store spiritual veins, Elder You reluctantly caught up with Song Yin's flying boat and instructed her to record the entire process of storing and releasing the gourd using a recording stone, and to constantly monitor the stability of the magical artifact during use. After all, the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd hadn't been used yet after its creation, and its effectiveness could only be determined after use.

With the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd in his right hand and the Image Retention Stone in his left, Song Yin activated the magical artifact. The Qiankun Chengmai Gourd flew out of Song Yin's palm and then hovered in the air.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw the spiritual vein being drawn into the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd.

"They really are absorbing the spiritual veins!"

"My God, seeing it in person is still so shocking! This is a spiritual vein!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

As the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd began to collect spiritual veins, Sect Master Duan immediately gave a signal. Several high-level sword cultivators surrounded the Qiankun Chengmai Gourd, some with their backs to it and others facing it, to prevent any cultivators from becoming greedy and trying to seize the artifact.

This process lasted for a full five hours, and a large spiritual vein was thus contained within a gourd-shaped magical artifact.

The artifact repairmen present couldn't wait to touch it themselves, and they all watched with longing as the artifact eventually returned to Song Yin's hands.

The magical artifacts that have been used to collect spiritual veins are the most coveted.

Sect Leader Duan walked up to Song Yin and asked, "Is that all?"

Song Yin: "We've finished collecting them, we can go back to the Tiangan Sect now." It's just that the speed is much slower than Langhuan Cave.

Sect Leader Duan waved his hand, "Let's set off back to the sect!"

Then, softening his tone, he said to Song Yin, "To avoid any unforeseen complications, we will teleport back to the Tiangan Sect. We apologize for the inconvenience, Elder Song."

Song Yin: "I understand." Suddenly, Song Yin's gaze sharpened, and she put the image stone in her left hand into her spatial storage, in which the Qingyang Sword appeared.

With a clang, the Qingyang Sword caught a hidden weapon flying out from the side.

Song Yin wasn't frightened, but Sect Leader Duan was startled. Before she could give the order, the high-level sword cultivators who had been surrounding the area rushed towards the direction from which the hidden weapons had been launched, unleashing a dense barrage of attacks that dazzled onlookers.

Soon, a disfigured corpse was dragged out.

Sect Leader Duan's face was grim. He looked around the scene and said, "Let's go back to the sect first."

Song Yin and the people from the Heavenly Stems Sect returned to the Heavenly Stems Sect. It was pointless for other sects to follow; no matter how envious they were, they could only watch them leave. Song Yin, a sword cultivator in the Tribulation Transcending stage, was now under the comprehensive protection of multiple layers of guards.

After several transmissions, Song Yin set foot in the territory of the Tiangan Sect.

The Heavenly Stem Sect is located in the Chuyun Mountains of the Northern Continent, presenting a completely different scene from the Immortal Cloud Sect!

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Author's Note: Song Yin: So many people are still trying to grab it, you're really brave! [Thumbs up]

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[Empty bowl]