Chapter 987: The Spearhead

In the early morning, the small courtyard was serene.

Last night, a gentle rain had fallen, leaving the flowers and plants in the courtyard damp. Under the morning light, they shimmered with a radiant, glistening glow.

Wang Chen stood on a piece of bluestone, his hands forming a spell as he channeled the magical power within his body.

He watched as the dew within a ten-step radius silently floated up, condensing into a large mass in an instant.

Suddenly, Wang Chen waved his hand forward, and the mass of dew instantly froze into ice. It then exploded into countless frost needles as thin as hair, shooting like lightning into the green bamboo thickets by the wall.

The crackling sounds echoed endlessly as numerous bamboo leaves were pierced with small holes.

In the next moment, Wang Chen withdrew his hand, and the magical power flowing through his meridians quietly retracted back to the Upper Dantian, lying dormant once more.

Since opening his Upper Dantian, his cultivation in methods had progressed by leaps and bounds. Based on his studies from the Ten Directions Daoist Collection, he had developed various spells.

To put it bluntly, with Wang Chen’s current cultivation level, he could easily establish a sect in the Cangqing realm and become a respected Dao Ancestor!

However, the limits of methods in this world were too low, and the spiritual energy was weak. Even a Dao Ancestor could not compare to the high-level Qi practitioners of the Haotian Realm, rendering it rather meaningless.

Thus, Wang Chen only practiced methods as a side endeavor. To break through the limits of this realm, he would need to focus on martial arts!

Suddenly, he felt a shift in his heart and raised his head to look towards the right.

In an instant, a graceful figure swept over the courtyard wall and lightly landed in the small courtyard.

It was a woman dressed in a white skirt and wearing a veil.

But Wang Chen showed no surprise and smiled, saying, "Miss Qin, how have you been?"

The person was none other than Qin Qingxuan, the current true disciple of the Yuhua Sword Sect!

Before entering the capital, Wang Chen had made a promise to Qin Qingxuan to help her slay a demon after he met with the emperor.

For this, Qin Qingxuan had gifted him the technique for the sixth level of the Bloodshed Wheel.

Wang Chen had actually been waiting for her appearance.

"Qingxuan is being impolite, and I hope Brother Wang can forgive me."

Qin Qingxuan took off her veil and apologized to Wang Chen, saying, "Given my sensitive identity, I can’t visit you in person, and it’s truly unfortunate."

"That’s fine."

Wang Chen asked, "When shall we set off?"

“There’s no need to rush for now.”

Qin Qingxuan explained, “That demon is not to be underestimated. Before we take action, Brother Wang needs to borrow a divine weapon from the Yiluan Directorate.”

A divine weapon?

Wang Chen couldn’t help but ask, "What kind of divine weapon?"

“To be precise, it’s a spearhead.”

Qin Qingxuan replied in a deep voice, “As long as it is fitted with the spearhead, it possesses the great destructive power to slay demons. As the Grand General of Demon Suppression, and having received the emperor’s summons, borrowing this divine weapon should not be a problem.”

A spearhead?

Wang Chen’s heart jolted.

Could Qin Qingxuan be referring to the spear shaft of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear?

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. However, he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface. “Is any spearhead suitable?”

“Of course, it must be the best.”

Qin Qingxuan replied, “I’ve brought a spearhead forged from heavenly meteorite iron from my sect. Fitting it to this divine weapon’s spear shaft should allow us to slay this demon and prevent its soul from escaping!”

According to Qin Qingxuan, powerful demons are difficult to truly kill. Even if their host bodies are destroyed, their souls might still escape, lying dormant for years before re-emerging to wreak havoc.

To completely eliminate a major demon, a special divine weapon is needed, or they must be trapped in formations until they are utterly annihilated.

However, the demon Qin Qingxuan aimed to deal with would not fall into a formation’s trap.

“I understand.”

Wang Chen nodded and said, “I will figure out a way to borrow this divine weapon.”

He was also deeply intrigued by the spear shaft Qin Qingxuan mentioned. If it was indeed a part of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear, he would stop at nothing to possess it—even if it meant resorting to theft!

“Wonderful!”

Qin Qingxuan said cheerfully, “I’ll be eagerly awaiting Brother Wang’s good news!”

Wang Chen asked, “How should I contact you once I have it?”

Qin Qingxuan smiled gracefully and said, “Simply go to the Apothecary Palace and light some incense. I will come to meet you then.”

Wang Chen replied, “Very well.”

The Apothecary Palace was a renowned reputable Dao Palace in Daye City, accepting offerings from the mortal world and having received recognition from the Great Liang court.

“Oh, one more thing.”

Qin Qingxuan took out a roll of silk paper from her sleeve and handed it to Wang Chen. “Brother Wang, this contains the technique and heart method for the seventh level of the Bloodshed Wheel. Please accept it.”

“You’re giving it to me now?”

Wang Chen was genuinely astonished. He had agreed to help Qin Qingxuan slay a demon specifically for the last two layers of the Bloodshed Wheel’s techniques.

Now, before they had even begun, Qin Qingxuan was entrusting him with the entire technique. Such generosity was remarkable!

“Qingxuan trusts your integrity.”

Qin Qingxuan smiled, “Regardless of whether we succeed in slaying the demon, this technique is yours to keep!”

“Thank you.”

Wang Chen took the silk paper and said in a deep voice, “Since I have given you my word, I will surely fulfill my promise!”

He was now at the sixth-level cultivation level, and with the spearhead of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear in hand, he was confident he could slay a major demon even if he couldn’t borrow the divine weapon’s spear shaft Qin Qingxuan mentioned.

Unless, of course, this major demon had reached the seventh tier or beyond!

“You are a man of your word, Brother Wang.”

Qin Qingxuan looked at him intently and said, “Qingxuan will take her leave now and await your good news at the Apothecary Palace.”

With that, this true disciple of the Yuhua Sword Sect gracefully departed, vanishing from Wang Chen’s sight in an instant.

Wang Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully, then turned and went back into the inner room to change his attire.

He then set out for the Yiluan Directorate to seek out Liu Chaozong.

Upon seeing Wang Chen, the Deputy Commander of the Yiluan Directorate appeared somewhat uneasy. He cleared his throat and said, “Wang Qiandu, regarding your position, for the time being…”

“Lord Liu, I’m here to request leave.”

Wang Chen quickly interjected, “I plan to travel around the capital to familiarize myself with the local customs and culture, which will aid in my future duties.”

“Ah, I see!”

Liu Chaozong visibly relaxed and waved his hand, saying, “That’s simple enough. I’ll grant you a two-week leave. When you return, there will surely be a suitable arrangement for you!”

The Deputy Commander inwardly grumbled, baffled by the higher-ups’ indecision and their apparent neglect of Wang Chen.

“Thank you, my lord!”

Wang Chen continued, “I also have one more request for your assistance.”

Liu Chaozong was taken aback, “What is it?”

Wang Chen replied, “Recently, I’ve made significant progress in practicing methods and would like to borrow a divine weapon from the Yiluan Directorate’s secret vault to gain further insights. I wonder what procedures I need to follow?”

“A divine weapon?”

Liu Chaozong looked even more puzzled. “What divine weapon?”

Wang Chen smiled slightly and said, “A spear shaft with the destructive power to slay demons!”