C1090 Baneblade Bloodhell

A long saber, sheathed in sharkskin, lay silently on the counter behind Tian Zang.

A seductive inner demon woman stood behind the counter, a witch who had crafted her own demonform, intentionally keeping her distance as if reluctant to get too close.

She clearly recognized Tian Zang, for each time her gaze fell upon him, her eyes sparkled with admiration.

Tian Zang beckoned Yu Yuan over and pointed to the saber, over a meter in length, "This one."

As Yu Yuan approached, his heart pounded fiercely, and the Altar of Rebirth within him began to spin rapidly.

He paused, considering whether to release a thread of blood energy to probe further.

"Don't, please don't," the witch implored, sensing his intent and quickly intervening.

Meanwhile, Jun Chen, the esteemed counselor of the Merchant Union, strolled over from elsewhere.

In an instant, he was standing before Yu Yuan, his brow furrowed as he addressed Tian Zang, "Why recommend the Bloodhell to him?"

"Blood, Bloodhell?!" Ann Ziqing, who had come with Yu Yuan, paled at the mention.

Noeyr the Voidweaver, along with the Starborn's Beru and Leo, all turned sharply at the utterance of "Bloodhell."

With a whoosh, Green Willow, the archdemon, materialized. He extended his hand toward the counter and shook his head at Yu Yuan, "This Baneblade, I fear, is not meant for you."

Yu Yuan was at a loss for words.

Though unfamiliar with the name "Bloodhell," the reactions of Ann Ziqing, Jun Chen, and Green Willow told him it was no trivial matter.

His heart, along with the silent Altar of Rebirth within him, hinted at the sinister nature of the Baneblade.

"Bloodhell was forged by a Divine Level forger from the Artifact Sect one hundred and fifty years ago. On the very day it took shape, the forger was consumed by the Baneblade—flesh, blood, and bone, leaving nothing behind. He perished instantly, and his Lunar Spirit shattered," Ann Ziqing recounted gravely.

"Subsequently, the Baneblade was sealed and dispatched to the Star River in the extraterrestrial realms. It came into the possession of a ninth level Sky-Shaking Ape. After refining the Bloodhell, the creature's power surged. Yet, it's said that after using the Bloodhell in battle only three times, it met the same fate as the forger, devoured by the Baneblade along with its demon soul."

"After that, the Baneblade changed hands five more times. Among its owners were formidable Shura experts, esteemed cultivators from the Forgeroses, warriors of the Silverscale Tribe, and Unbound cultivators from the Devil Palace. Without exception, these individuals, who prided themselves on their resilience and boundless vitality, all perished due to the Baneblade's backlash during combat."

"Counting its creator, a total of seven formidable individuals have fallen to the Baneblade in just over a century."

"..."

Ann Ziqing provided a detailed explanation.

Yu Yuan's mood darkened as he absorbed her words.

A Baneblade that had claimed seven masters?

"What was the name of the Divine Level forger who created it?" Yu Yuan asked, his brow furrowed. He had been acquainted with many forgers from the Artifact Sect three hundred years earlier. Divine Level forgers were as scarce as herbalists, and he was curious about the identity of the creator.

"Xuan Feng," Ann Ziqing answered.

"Xuan Feng! Did Xuan Feng meet his end because of this Baneblade?" Yu Yuan's expression shifted subtly.

He remembered Xuan Feng as a Heavenly Grade forger, a reclusive and obstinate man with few friends in the Artifact Sect, yet his forging skills were exceptional.

Yu Yuan recalled his friends from the Artifact Sect predicting that Xuan Feng would eventually stray off the path and embrace extremism.

Unexpectedly...

"The Sky-Shaking Ape used to be under my command. He was formidable," Green Willow said with a somber expression, "I was detained in the Sword Prison when he was killed by the Baneblade. I wasn't there, but I know that a Baneblade capable of devouring him is no ordinary weapon. Don't throw your life away."

Jun Chen added, "Neither President Lyi nor the Boulderdawn Sect wants to see you come to harm."

As he spoke, a flicker of anger and disapproval was evident in his eyes, directed at Ghost King Tian Zang.

"You all don't really know Yu Yuan well; you haven't spent much time with him," Tian Zang said with a dismissive laugh, brushing past Green Willow and revealing the Baneblade once more from beneath the counter. "Yu Yuan has an Altar of Rebirth within him. He should be able to suppress this Baneblade."

"Yu Yuan, it's best not to attempt that," Beru called out.

Canli of the Dawnbringers, with a slight smile and pursed lips, said, "I share Lord Youqian's sentiment. I believe that if anyone in the world could wield this Baneblade, he would certainly be the one."

Whoosh!

A graceful figure adorned with a phoenix coronet descended from the seventh floor, pausing upon noticing the debate below.

"The Songbird Queen."

Many of the Otherkin and dark disciples on the sixth floor turned their gaze toward her. Yet, she only lingered briefly, glanced at Yu Yuan, and continued down to the next level.

Many Otherkin watched her depart with hostility in their eyes. Over the past few decades, more than a hundred of their elite had fallen to the Songbird Queen—each a shining star and rising talent of their respective races.

Consequently, many Otherkin harbored a deep resentment towards her. Aware of this animosity, she did not stay long and floated away.

"If you aim to confront the Abyssal Leviathan, this Baneblade, Bloodhell, might prove useful. It's a fierce weapon, and taming it will be quite challenging, but I can offer some assistance." Her voice echoed softly in Yu Yuan's Heart Lake.

Yu Yuan, who had been indecisive, felt resolve crystallize within him at her words. "How much for this Baneblade?"

"Thirty thousand Soul Crystals," the witch from the inner demon clan said meekly.

"That much?" Yu Yuan was taken aback. His remnant soul entered the Cosmos Ring to tally his assets, only to find that his stash of Soul Crystals and Psicrystals was insufficient to purchase the Baneblade.

Unless he sold something else, like a pill...

"You could take it on credit," President Lyi's voice floated down from the seventh floor, tinged with a touch of teasing.

The items displayed on the sixth floor were mostly of heavenly grade. In terms of the Everlands' classification, they would be considered equivalent to the heavenly grade.

The Otherkin referred to their most exceptional artifacts as Divine Artifacts.

Yu Yuan was not well-versed in these matters, but he was aware that two Divine Artifacts were showcased on the palace's highest level.

One was from the Otherkin, and the other was usable by human cultivators.

However, the specifics of the two Divine Artifacts were closely guarded secrets.

Yu Yuan, not lacking in artifacts himself, didn't inquire further. But witnessing the Songbird Queen descend from the seventh floor, with President Lyi personally in attendance, he surmised that the Divine Artifact there was likely extraordinary.

"I'll be selling pills and some other items later to cover the Soul Crystals I owe," Yu Yuan acknowledged, then addressed the inner demon witch, "This Baneblade is now mine." As he said this, he was already planning to take the Baneblade with him.

"Yu Yuan, you should take the counter as well; it has a sealing array on it," President Lyi added.

"Very well."

Yu Yuan stepped forward, gesturing to Jun Chen, Green Willow, and Tian Zang to give him space. He attempted to place the Cosmos Ring on the Baneblade, intending to deposit the counter into the ring's space.

After a brief moment, his expression turned peculiar, "It's not working?"

"Bracelets of Holding, Cosmos Rings, and storage bags can only store inanimate objects. Souls are already quite problematic and not easily stored," Tian Zang explained, shaking his head. "As for living beings with vitality, I'm afraid the Cosmos Ring cannot accommodate them. So, you'll need to carry the counter and take it with you."

"Understood."

Yu Yuan swiftly moved to the stairwell and called out loudly, "Tong Laoqian, come up here."

"Right away!"

Shortly after, Tong Laoqian hurried over. Once Yu Yuan explained the situation, he eagerly approached, lifted the counter, and hurled it toward his Jade Tower, taking the Baneblade known as 'Bloodhell' away from the sixth floor.

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