Chapter 708: Golden Stone Sec (1/2)
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Eyes narrowed, Nie Tian unleashed his soul awareness and flesh aura, and soon gave her an answer, “I can’t sense any soul fluctuations or life auras. I don’t think there are people there to ambush us.”
Qiao Yunqi nodded. “Good.”
She put her mind at ease and steered the Flame Bird towards the ancient starship that was shining with golden light.
The ancient starship, which seemed to be forged from pure gold, was severely damaged and stuck between several large meteors.
As the Flame Bird flew closer, Nie Tian examined it with rapt attention and discovered that it was covered in what seemed to be many scratches.
They seemed to be caused by extremely large sharp hooks. Some even split the ship’s solid exterior.
“This ancient starship of unknown origin seems to have been attacked by some enormous beasts!” Gasping with astonishment, Qiao Yunxi said, “Golden Obsidian is the main material that was used to forge this ancient starship! Golden Obsidian is a seventh level Premium grade spiritual material, and is of great value. It’s hard to believe that this ancient starship is almost entirely made from Golden Obsidian!”
Nie Tian’s expression flickered slightly. “Seventh level Premium grade spiritual materials?!”
He was well-aware that Premium grade spiritual materials were already very hard to find in the Domain of the Falling Stars, not to mention seventh grade Premium grade spiritual materials.
Spiritual materials at this level could be used to forge Premium grade or even Spirit Channeling grade spiritual tools.
Since the owner of this ancient starship had forged it with such a large amount of Golden Obsidian, that indicated that he or she must have come from a very powerful background.
“Not a single sect in the Domain of Heaven’s Boundaries would forge an ancient starship with pure seventh level Premium grade spiritual materials. They would have to throw in spiritual materials of lower grades as well. Premium grade materials would only be used to forge the crucial parts of the starship.” With these words, Qiao Yunxi steered the Flame Bird towards the shiny, ancient starship. Then, she suggested that they split up to examine it.
Nie Tian agreed, and they flew in different directions to examine the ancient starship, along with its surroundings.
A few minutes later, the two of them reunited at the Flame Bird.
Eyebrows furrowed, Qiao Yunxi said, “The core of the starship has been destroyed. There’s no way we can fix it ourselves. Also, I didn’t find any corpses in the vicinity.”
Nie Tian chimed in, “Yeah, me neither. If this ancient starship was indeed brought down by some enormous beasts, then could it be that the beasts also ate the remains of those who died?”
Qiao Yunxi nodded. “That’s what I’m thinking...” After a moment of silence, she added, “This ancient starship belonged to the Golden Vast Sect.”
Nie Tian was taken aback. “What? How do you know? Is it a sect from your domain?”
Qiao Yunxi shook her head. “Nope. I only read about it in some ancient records.Even though it’s not from our domain, their members came to our domain before. According to what I read, they were from a domain that was much more powerful than the Domain of Heaven’s Boundaries.
“Only powerful sects like them would have the kind of resources to forge ancient starships with pure Golden Obsidian.
“It’s pity that we can’t take this ancient starship apart and take it away.
“Otherwise, just the pieces alone could be sold at good a price in the Domain of Heaven’s Boundaries.”
The ancient starship was too large for any ring of holding. At the same time, the ancient starship was forged with Golden Obsidian, which was even tougher than steel. It would be extremely difficult to pry the Golden Obsidian off of it.
Looking at the broken starship, Nie Tian and Qiao Yunxi both had a frustrating feeling that they had found themselves standing in front of a mountain of treasures, yet were unable to take any away.
“Since we can’t repair it or take its Golden Obsidian away, we... can only leave it here, right?” Nie Tian asked.
Qiao Yunxi looked rather dispirited as she said, “Yeah, I’m afraid we don’t have a choice. Who would have known that we went to great lengths to discover such a great treasure, yet we can’t take it away. Talk about luck...”
As she sighed in frustration and prepared to activate her Flame Bird again, a light flashed across her eyes. “Hop on board now!”
Nie Tian did as he was told and jumped onto the Flame Bird. After a brief scan of his surroundings, his expression also flickered. “People are coming!”
Those who were coming didn’t try to mask their soul fluctuations, so both of them could sense their presence with great clarity.
There seemed to be hundreds of people in this group, and they were scattered and approaching the place where they were from all directions.
A loud and excited voice echoed out from behind a nearby meteor. “We’re here! The detected location is right up ahead!”
Then, numerous air-transportation spiritual tools that were shining with golden light came whooshing out one after another.
More air-transportation spiritual tools appeared and rapidly approached from other directions like streams of golden light.
“The Golden Stone Sect.” Qiao Yunxi gave a meaningful smile, and didn’t seem to want to leave anymore.
Nie Tian took a look at her and realized what was going on. “Are they from your domain?” he asked.
“Yeah, the Golden Stone Sect is only one of the Trisword Sect’s subordinate forces. Their most powerful expert is only at the early Void domain. Plus, that person practices secluded cultivation year-round. He can’t be here himself.” Qiao Yunxi seemed rather composed now facing the Golden Stone Sect, which was completely different from when she had faced those from the Bliss Mountain Sect.
She was considered the future sectmaster of the Divine Flame Sect, and the Divine Flame Sect was one of the eight major powers in the Domain of Heaven’s Boundaries, the same as the Three sects.