1042 Pantheon (2/2)
”So my opponent this time was not an actual peerless first-grade totem, but a fake totem…”
He smiled at a loss and sieved through the ashes again.
”There's no need to search any longer. His storage bracelet exploded, and everything inside was destroyed by your Saber Qi and the Eternal Flame. This page from the 'Pantheon Catalog' was the most heaven-defying and could be preserved,” an icy-cold voice explained.
”Oh?” Fang Yuan turned around to look at the golden-armored puppet. ”You finally spoke.”
Earlier, this puppet had looked on coldly at the battle between him and Xu Lie like a sculpture.
”This person's totem was all right, but his comprehension was too weak. He had no hope of becoming Master's disciple. However, you are a different story!”
The golden-armored puppet said in astonishment, ”You are only at the Materialization realm but seemed to have comprehended the Nomological Laws of Saber to large success, and you managed to cultivate to the third star of the Nine Star Pearl within a month. Such a combination is an absolute rarity even outside of the Hundred Thousand Mountains! I'm afraid I wouldn't be your opponent if I used strength at the Primordial Core realm!”
”Oh?” Fang Yuan was a little surprised. ”Does that mean we don't need to battle anymore?”
”There's no need. I announce that you've passed the trial and can become the disciple of my master, Immortal Hong Chen!”
The golden-armored puppet gave way, and the fog covering the palace dissipated. The words 'Pantheon Palace' appeared on the signboard.
”Pantheon Palace? Pantheon Catalog?” Fang Yuan linked them together. ”Are you saying the mystic technique page in my hand is part of the Pantheon Catalog?”
”That's right. Follow me!” The golden-armored puppet stepped into the palace.
Fang Yuan shrugged and followed.
There was not one speck of dust in the huge palace. Many night luminescent pearls and precious stones radiated light, illuminating the space inside.
The main hall was very spacious, and there were ninety-nine gold pillars holding it up.
At the center was a mahogany table. The figure of an Immortal wearing white clothes and holding a sword was on it.
”This is my master, Immortal Hong Chen! You, go up and kneel to him!”
The golden-armored puppet stood on one side.
It'll probably beat me to death if I don't agree? Fang Yuan thought in his heart as he carried out the motion.
”Very good!” the golden-armored puppet said. ”From now on, you are the only disciple of Immortal Hong Chen. This Pantheon Palace and all the treasures inside are yours.”
”Okay, do you have a name? Tell me everything!” Fang Yuan sat cross-legged and waited.
”Of course. My name is 'Gold Ingot', the artifact spirit of this immortal artifact—the Pantheon Palace!” Gold Ingot said in a deep voice.
”Immortal artifact?”
”Above the magic artifacts are spirit artifacts, and above spirit artifacts are dao artifacts. Immortal artifacts are treasures that surpass dao artifacts… Even Immortals fight bloody wars over them, and many fell…
”My master, Immortal Hong Chen, had the great fortune to obtain a remnant page of the Pantheon Catalog when he was young. He cultivated to the Immortal realm and was one of the more powerful ones. He explored the endless continent, gathered the treasures he had found, and finally made me, the Pantheon Palace! Unfortunately… Master eventually fell as well!”
Gold Ingot might only be a puppet, but it expressed its anger clearly. ”You must avenge Master when you are powerful enough!”
”Of course. I will bear his fruits if I inherit his works! Do you need me to swear?” Fang Yuan nodded.
”There's no need to anymore! Since you've cultivated the Nine Star Pearl Mystic Technique, Master's enemy won't let you off if they find out. Even if you can escape them successfully or even cultivate to the realm above Immortal, you will realize that this karma will become the greatest obstacle to your cultivation. You will never be able to progress if you can't remove it,” Gold Ingot said with certainty.
Looks like Immortal Hong Chen really wants revenge. Fang Yuan rolled his eyes inwardly. ”Who is his enemy?”
”I'll naturally tell you when you cultivate to Immortal!” Gold Ingot shook his head. ”I'll tell you now that there's only one dao artifact in the entire Pantheon Palace, which is this puppet. There are many other spirit artifacts, magic artifacts, and countless cultivation techniques. All of this is yours.”
”There aren't any dao artifacts because they were used to build this Pantheon Palace, right?” Fang Yuan nodded.
”Yes. However, Master collected numerous mystic techniques, combat skills, and even his cultivation comprehensions. These are all treasures,” Gold Ingot said assuredly.
”After Master arranged the inheritance, he ordered me to be the supervisor. I had always kept an eye on the inheritance channel and would reward suitable cultivation techniques and magic artifacts to the people who passed the stages…”
”As expected, you specifically arranged the rewards for clearing the stages.” Fang Yuan smiled. ”What do you think I have to do now?”
”Change your cultivation technique of course!” Gold Ingot said without hesitation.
”The Water Moon Secret Manual is barely a good enough cultivation technique. I couldn't give you anything better since it was the second stage. However, all the secret manuals in this entire Pantheon are open to you! You can discard the Water Moon Secret Manual. There is a 'Water Moon Heavenly Cave Secret Manual' here that you can use to cultivate all the way to the Immortal realm. The Water Moon Secret Manual was simplified from it. This is the most suitable for you.
”Besides this, you have to cultivate the Nine Star Pearl Mystic Technique. Everything else is up to you.
”Originally, I was worried that your totem wasn't up to standard, but it must be heaven's will that this page of the 'Pantheon Catalog' landed in your hands!” Gold Ingot concluded eagerly.
”Right! What is the origin of the Pantheon Catalog? Did Immortal Hong Chen ever obtain other remnant pages?” Fang Yuan asked.