Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145

Tian Gong Daoist looked at the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal in the sky, his expression becoming slightly anxious, he spoke: "Due to the Dragon Ball and the Star Core being integrated into this treasure, it possesses a terrifying power of its own. If it’s not subdued quickly, the Artifact Spirit will flee with this Jade Seal, and then it’ll be troublesome."

"Even the Emperor Shenwu couldn’t subdue this treasure. Given our strength, I estimate it’s difficult for us as well," Wumengzi said with some helplessness.

She hadn’t even reached the realm of Great Perfection, and even with the Power of Incense supporting her, she was still inferior to Li Jiye.

"What about Taiyi? Quickly bring out Taiyi; only he can subdue this treasure now," Tian Gong Daoist immediately said.

In this Incense World, apart from Emperor Shenwu, Li Jiye, the strongest is Li Yi.

However, Li Yi had been in seclusion for recovery for a month and had not appeared so far. Whether he could show up at this crucial moment was unknown; if he was late and the treasure flew away, that would be a great pity.

"Daoist Tian Gong, no need to be nervous, I am already aware of the situation here. Leave the Magic Treasure to me. Although my injuries haven’t healed, subduing it shouldn’t be difficult."

Suddenly, Li Yi’s voice abruptly rang out.

He appeared in the sky at an unknown time, his gaze slightly solemn as he stared at the True Dragon flying and tumbling in the sea of clouds.

With such a Supreme Treasure appearing with so much commotion, it was impossible for the resting Li Yi not to hear it.

But when he came out, he saw his father, Li Jiye, being blasted away. If it weren’t for him being a ruler, blessed with incense, there would have been real danger.

"Taiyi, be extremely careful. This Artifact Spirit is unusual," Tian Gong Daoist hurriedly advised.

"I can see that. I never expected that just adding a small piece of Star Core could cause such a shocking transformation of this Jade Seal," Li Yi couldn’t help but exclaim at the wonders of creation.

"Perhaps also due to the Power of Incense in this realm supporting it. I must say, Daoist, you crafted something extraordinary today."

"Everyone, please wait here for a moment. If anything unusual happens, please step in to protect this land and prevent the mortals near Dao Mountain from being affected and perishing."

"Rest assured, Taiyi. We have already activated the Grand Array to protect the surroundings," Wumengzi immediately replied.

After Li Yi instructed, he immediately stepped on Xiangyun, gliding across the firmament, and rushed into the sea of clouds. With his appearance, the entire sea of clouds instantly changed.

Terrifying lightnings interwove into an airtight net, trapping the True Dragon of the Artifact Spirit.

But the Artifact Spirit did not intend to surrender. Instead, it roared with a dragon’s cry and opened its mouth, spitting out a purple starry brilliance that instantly tore through the vacuum, blasting open this sea of thunder.

Just one strike caused the heavens and earth to tremble.

"Sure enough, it has surpassed the Combat Power of a Demon King, possessing a portion of the might of a Demon God. However, because it is just an Artifact Spirit, its Combat Power can absolutely not reach the Demon God Level. But even this is already astonishing enough. If I had a weapon a while back, dealing with the Purple Dragon Demon God wouldn’t have been so strenuous."

Li Yi thought to himself, then grasped a giant axe, instantly manifesting a hundred-zhang tall figure. Surrounded by the Power of Incense, though his injuries were not yet healed, his Combat Power had still reached a terrifying level.

Enveloped by Divine Power and Mana on the Red Gold Divine Artifact, he swung down with an axe, the axe light like the Heaven Opening, slashing toward the Artifact Spirit.

The Artifact Spirit sensed a huge threat and instantly summoned the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal, then transformed into a massive mountain across in front, blocking this dreadful strike.

Enough to devastate the heaven and earth, the axe struck the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal without damaging it in the slightest. The terrifying power surged, the entire sky on the verge of breaking apart.

"Good heavens, is this really an Artifact Spirit? One might think a Demon God has descended," Li Yi’s expression shifted at this scene, finding it tricky.

"Taiyi, you can use the Primordial Spirit Power to subdue the Artifact Spirit," Tian Gong Daoist transmitted a thought at this moment, reminding him.

After all, a treasure is just a treasure, not a true formidable opponent, and it doesn’t necessarily require actual combat to subdue the other party. As long as the Artifact Spirit is controlled, the Magic Treasure becomes useless.

Upon hearing this, Li Yi immediately understood. Taking a step, his hundred-zhang tall figure flickered past the mountain-like Jade Seal, charging straight towards the True Dragon Artifact Spirit.

The Artifact Spirit did not flee but rather roared and charged at Li Yi.

At this moment, Li Yi’s entire body erupted with the Primordial Spirit Light. A giant Primordial Spirit Dharma appeared from heaven and earth, draped in a Five-Colored Cloud Robe, flanked by the sun and moon, exuding immense Divine Light, a Red Lotus blooming at its feet, majestic and sacred.

The Primordial Spirit Dharma carried the Supreme Treasure Red Lotus, delivering a single strike that heavily injured the Artifact Spirit.

The True Dragon’s form shattered instantly, dispersing into countless rays of golden light but quickly began reforming.

However, Li Yi gave it no chance. The Supreme Treasure Red Lotus flew out, countless rays of Treasure Light descended, morphing into countless cords binding the Artifact Spirit.

The True Dragon thrashed and roared, even summoning back the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal, attempting to leverage its power to break free but to no avail.

Li Yi’s Primordial Spirit Power suppressed the Artifact Spirit, and though the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal had immense power, it could not exhibit any might at this moment, merely floating quietly in the air, motionless.

Just as Tian Gong Daoist said, after all, a treasure is just a treasure, not a true formidable opponent, and does not require a fierce battle to determine victor and defeated.

Now with the Artifact Spirit subdued, the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal could only fall into Li Yi’s hands.

The Artifact Spirit, perhaps realizing it was no match for Li Yi, chose submission and ceased struggling.

The anomalies between heaven and earth began to subside, countless Treasure Lights, and Spiritual Energy started dissipating.

The Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal, as large as a mountain, kept shrinking until it returned to normal size, and the Artifact Spirit True Dragon no longer darted around but entered inside the Imperial Jade Seal.

Accompanied by the retraction of Divine Light, all movements ceased.

Li Yi held the Jade Seal, the Primordial Spirit Dharma Image returned to its place, and he retracted his hundred-zhang tall form, once again standing atop Dao Mountain.

"Fortunately, it was a close call, but I subdued this treasure without letting it escape. Tian Gong Taoist, next time when crafting such a level of treasure, we should prepare in advance," he said with a smile.

Tian Gong Taoist nodded repeatedly, then said, "However, this item hasn’t reached its true limit. This time, I just attempted to use the Star Core, a rare material, and didn’t expect such an effect. If a whole weapon is crafted from a complete Star Core, I wonder just how terrifying it would be."

He then gazed at the brilliant shining Star Core, with a hint of fanaticism showing on his face.

But Tian Gong Taoist quickly calmed down: "Yet my current power is still somewhat lacking, and I can only use a small piece of Star Core to forge treasures; such a large piece, with its terrible energy, is beyond my control."

"Nevertheless, there’s plenty of Divine Material this time, Taiyi, whatever treasure you need, I will also forge it, and each piece will not fall short of the Purple Gold Nine Dragon Seal, ensuring Taiyi’s power steps up another level."

Listening to the words of Tian Gong Taoist, Li Yi was quite tempted.

His current power is damaged, and recovering quickly is unlikely, but increasing his strength through such level treasures wouldn’t be a bad thing.

"I need a set of armor and a weapon," Li Yi spoke directly.

Tian Gong Taoist nodded, "I have ideas in mind; how about crafting a Black Gold Star Armor and a Demon God Sword? The former forged from Black Gold Divine Iron and Star Core into indestructible armor, the latter taking the power of Purple Dragon Demon God, integrating Star Core, Black Gold Divine Iron, Divine Wood, and engraved with numerous Killing Arrays, ensuring the sword can slaughter Demon Gods."

"Alright, then I’ll trouble Daoist to also reforge the Red Gold Five Elements Bracelet I have. Best to use Star Core as material, so it can provide me with endless Cosmic Energy anytime." Li Yi then took off the Red Gold Five Elements Bracelet and handed it to Tian Gong Taoist.

Though it’s merely a Storage Taoist Artifact, he found it handy and wanted to upgrade it.

"It’s a small matter, but the crafting this time will take months," Tian Gong Taoist said.

"Just a few months’ time, I can wait," Li Yi said.

At this moment, the disheveled Emperor Shenwu, Li Jiye, hurriedly flew over from afar, covered in blood and seriously injured.

But upon returning to the Tao Court and seeing things have calmed here, Li Jiye breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yi, truly embarrassing, I, the Emperor Shenwu, was blown away by the Artifact Spirit. Fortunately, no one saw it, otherwise it might destabilize the nation."

Li Jiye awkwardly smiled.

Li Yi remarked, "I wanted to ask Tian Gong Taoist to craft an Imperial Jade Seal worthy of passing down generations, so it’s more powerful and didn’t consider if dad could handle it. But it’s okay now, I’ve subdued it, now you can use it."

He tossed the Jade Seal over.

This piece doesn’t suit himself because the Jade Seal carries the incense of a nation, and only in Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye’s hands can it exert its maximum power. Updates are released by novｅlfire.net

Once Li Jiye’s cultivation further progresses to wield this Jade Seal’s full might, it might even suppress Demon Gods.

"Then I won’t be polite," Li Jiye looked at the new Imperial Jade Seal, instantly cherishing it.

This represents not just strength, but supreme authority as well.

"By the way, dad, what has mom considered about the Fire Phoenix Egg?" Li Yi suddenly asked.

Li Jiye smiled brightly, then took out the vital Fire Phoenix Egg from the Storage Magical Treasure: "Your mom refused. She doesn’t want to transform into a Fire Phoenix, and she believes that through her own cultivation, she’ll eventually become a top-tier expert, so you take back this egg. Either allow someone else to inherit it or consume it yourself for some nourishment."

"Indeed," Li Yi heard, did not insist, and immediately retrieved the Fire Phoenix Egg.

At this moment, Wumengzi approached and said, "Taiyi, I have a suggestion."

"Please speak, Immortal," Li Yi signaled.

Wumengzi said, "Does Taiyi remember that Master Yulian? She possesses great Divine Skills and boundless Mana, but her physical body has yet to recover. If she acquired the Fire Phoenix body, she would certainly become a significant aid to Taiyi."

Li Yi recalled her; he had reciprocated kindness, taking Master Yulian to the Incense World to save her, but Master Yulian was versed in Buddhist Law, notoriously eccentric, with plans to enlighten him.

"Master Yulian, where is she now?"

Li Jiye said, "The Jinyi Guard has been keeping tabs on this person; Master Yulian is healing and saving people across various regions, promoting Buddhist Law. Due to her uniqueness, I haven’t dealt with her."

As a national emperor, naturally he would pay special attention to such a person.

Li Yi shook his head, "Since she wishes to preach in this world, let her be; she’s unlike ordinary people, constantly thinking of attaining Bodhi. If her strength is restored, there might be trouble."

Though Master Yulian saved his life, it was under special circumstances, and the Fire Phoenix Egg is a precious treasure he’s unwilling to use on someone he doesn’t trust much.

"Then we’ll have to find another suitable candidate," Li Jiye said, "Yi, how about Uncle Biao’s niece, Lin Yue? She’s quite close to you, right? Let her give it a try."

Li Yi paused for a moment, then said, "Sister Lin’s realm is too low, probably unable to handle Demon God power, but I’ll visit some people for advice and see if it’s possible."