Chapter 595: The Emperor Weapon's Embryo, A Wealth of Gains
"An Emperor Weapon?"
Upon hearing the spirit of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, and then a surge of excitement appeared on his face.
In the Dou Qi Continent, the most powerful pills are Emperor Grade Pills, which only an Emperor Alchemist can refine, possessing miraculous effects of immense power. However, in Mo Yu's memory, the Dou Qi Continent hadn't seen the creation of such pills for a long time, dating back to the era when the Dou Emperor disappeared.
While no Emperor Grade Pills had been made on the continent, Mo Yu knew that within the inheritance cave of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe, there still existed an unfinished Emperor Pill.
The Emperor Pill Embryo was an incomplete Emperor Pill, but it had intelligence equal to a human. In its human form, it was immensely powerful, capable of holding its own against multiple nine-star Dou Saints at once. The pill also contained a trace of Origin Qi, which could help someone become a Dou Emperor.
If the power of an Emperor Pill Embryo was so terrifying, one could only imagine the potency of a fully refined Emperor Pill—such a pill might well be considered divine.
Emperor Weapons, which are on the same level as Emperor Pills, are also imbued with the might of heaven and earth, with all sorts of incredible powers. So when Mo Yu heard the spirit offering him an Emperor Weapon, his excitement was understandable.
With an Emperor Weapon in hand, even when facing the powerful Soul Clan, Mo Yu would have a powerful trump card.
"Heh, don't get too excited just yet," the spirit of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall said, dampening Mo Yu's enthusiasm. "I don't currently have a real Emperor Weapon in my arsenal to give you."
"What?" Mo Yu was taken aback, frowning in frustration. "Is senior toying with me? Why bring up an Emperor Weapon if there isn't one?"
"Young friend, don't be angry. I said there isn't one now, but that doesn't mean there won't be one in the future. In the great battle long ago, my master and the Demon Eroding General fought to the death, detonating all the Emperor Weapons in the process, ensuring their mutual destruction. Therefore, there are no true Emperor Weapons left in the hall, which is why that shadow dared to act so arrogantly.
"However, although the hall doesn't contain a complete Emperor Weapon, my master did leave behind an Emperor Weapon Embryo. It's a fragment from one-tenth of the core of a plane that my master acquired by chance, fused with some rare and precious materials."
As the spirit finished speaking, the space before it rippled. Mo Yu watched closely as a small, palm-sized object, pitch black and liquid-like in appearance, floated into view. Despite its small size, this object radiated an eerie, powerful aura that made even Mo Yu, who had just broken through to Dou Saint, feel a sense of dread.
"This is the Emperor Weapon Embryo?" Mo Yu's face turned serious as he spoke. He could feel the immense pressure emanating from it, and based on the spirit's explanation, Mo Yu quickly realized what it was.
What astonished Mo Yu even more was that it contained one-tenth of a plane's core.
In the Heavenly Profound Continent where Lin Dong lived, the core of a plane was ranked number one among ancient divine objects. It was the foundation of an entire plane, supporting all life within it.
More importantly, possessing the core of a plane provided a shortcut to reaching the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. For example, the Ancient Symbol Master sought the core to ascend, while the Demon Emperor intended to use it to rapidly increase his strength.
As Mo Yu knew, there was no core on the Dou Qi Continent, which was why it ranked lower than the Heavenly Profound Continent. If the Dou Emperor was equivalent to a Supreme in the Great Thousand World, then the Ancestor Realm in the Heavenly Profound Continent corresponded to the Earth Sovereign Realm of the Great Thousand World, illustrating the gap between the two planes.
The fact that Xiao Yan and Lin Dong had similar strength when they both entered the Great Thousand World was due to Xiao Yan's longer stay on the Dou Qi Continent. Unlike Lin Dong, who went to the Great Thousand World after breaking through to the Ancestor Realm, Xiao Yan remained on the Dou Qi Continent, spending time with his family and steadily cultivating until he reached the peak of the Dou Emperor Realm, equivalent to the Supreme level in the Great Thousand World.
Thus, even though the Dou Qi Continent was a lower-ranked plane, Xiao Yan and Lin Dong had comparable strength when they entered the Great Thousand World.
In summary, the core of a plane was incredibly valuable, even to Earth Sovereigns who would go to great lengths to obtain it. Therefore, this Emperor Weapon Embryo, which contained a fragment of such a core, was a treasure beyond comparison on the Dou Qi Continent.
Seeing the joy on Mo Yu's face, the spirit of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Hall smiled and said, "Young friend, though you are still young, it's clear you've seen much and can appreciate the value of this Emperor Weapon Embryo. I'll give it to you today."
"Haha, thank you, senior!" Mo Yu said, gratefully bowing to the spirit. He wasn't going to refuse such a precious gift.
"No need for thanks. This is your reward, as I promised. Without your help, I would have long been consumed by the demonic energy and followed my master to the grave," the spirit sighed.
Mo Yu remained silent for a moment, then glanced at the black Emperor Weapon Embryo, his eyes filled with curiosity. "Senior, what exactly does this Emperor Weapon Embryo do?"
While he knew it had something to do with creating an Emperor Weapon, the palm-sized, liquid-like object didn't seem connected to the grand image of a powerful weapon in his mind.
"Heh, this is simple. Young friend, do you have a weapon you carry with you?" the spirit asked, raising his white eyebrows with a smile.
"A personal weapon?" Mo Yu was startled, but then he remembered something. He flipped his palm, and a black spear, sharp as a dragon's fang, appeared in his hand, radiating a fierce aura.
Gently stroking the black spear, a wave of nostalgia washed over Mo Yu.
This spear was none other than his personal weapon, the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear, which had accompanied him through countless battles.
Back in the days of the Jia Ma Empire, Mo Yu had wielded this spear while exploring the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Later, when he reached Zhongzhou, he upgraded and refined it, earning a great reputation in the process.
However, as Mo Yu's strength grew, the spear couldn't keep up, and he had to store it away. But in his heart, the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear would always be his weapon of choice. He believed that one day, he would wield it again as he continued to conquer the Great Thousand World.
"This is your personal weapon? It's an excellent spear! What do you call it?" the spirit asked, admiring the spear with a hint of appreciation. Although its level wasn't high, the bond between Mo Yu and the spear was apparent.
"This spear is called the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear," Mo Yu said solemnly.
"Good name!" the spirit praised. "It's said that a great horse deserves a great saddle, and a warrior like you deserves an exceptional weapon. Since that's the case, I will bestow a blessing upon this spear."
The spirit chuckled, his gaze fixed on the spear in Mo Yu's hand. Suddenly, the Emperor Weapon Embryo began to tremble, and a strange energy rippled out from it, as if it had come to life.
Under Mo Yu's surprised gaze, the Emperor Weapon Embryo transformed into a mysterious black shadow and, with incredible speed, shot towards the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear.
The speed was so fast that even Mo Yu, a Dou Saint, couldn't react in time. Moments later, when he regained his composure, the Emperor Weapon Embryo had completely vanished. However, he noticed a faint trace of its aura lingering on the shaft of his spear.
"Did the Emperor Weapon Embryo fuse with my Divine Might Black Thunder Spear?" Mo Yu muttered, his eyes flashing with surprise.
"Indeed, the Emperor Weapon Embryo has fused with your spear," the spirit confirmed with a smile.
Mo Yu was stunned, and after calming his mind, he looked down at the spear in his hand. Then, as if realizing something, he turned to the spirit, surprised. "Could it be that the Emperor Weapon Embryo cannot become a weapon on its own and must merge with another weapon to form a true Emperor Weapon?"
The spirit was briefly taken aback, then smiled in admiration. "Young friend, your insight is impressive. In just a short time, you've grasped the essence of the Emperor Weapon Embryo.
"You're correct. The Emperor Weapon Embryo was my master's creation, but it is not a complete weapon and has no inherent power. However, that doesn't mean it's worthless. Its greatest ability is that, when fused with any weapon, it can gradually nurture that weapon into a true Emperor Weapon.
"In fact, my master's original plan was to use the Emperor Weapon Embryo to create the strongest Emperor Weapon by combining it with an existing one, allowing the weapon to grow beyond the limits of an Emperor Weapon.
"Unfortunately, my master passed away before finishing this plan," the spirit explained.
After speaking, the spirit looked at Mo Yu's spear. "This spear may not be very high-level, and it seems like a waste to fuse it with the Emperor Weapon Embryo. But I can see how well it suits you. Therefore, compared to fusing it with a stronger but less familiar weapon, this Divine Might Black Thunder Spear is undoubtedly the best choice for you."
Mo Yu nodded in agreement. The Divine Might Black Thunder Spear was more than just a weapon—it was his companion. He had walked through the storms of his life with it by his side.
"If the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear is fused with the Emperor Weapon Embryo, how long will it take for it to become a true Emperor Weapon?" Mo Yu asked as he gently stroked the spear, feeling the subtle pulse of life within it, as though it was preparing for a grand transformation.
"When the spear reaches the ninth-grade weapon level, the process will be faster, perhaps only two years. But right now, the spear's level is too low, so the process could take several times longer," the spirit pondered.
"Several times longer? That could mean five years or even ten…" Mo Yu frowned slightly. Such a long wait could be problematic, especially with the Soul Heavenly Emperor nearing the breakthrough to Dou Emperor.
But then Mo Yu shook his head, silently scolding himself for being greedy. Gaining the potential for an Emperor Weapon was already an immense reward. Waiting a decade or more was a small price to pay.
After all, Emperor Weapons were on par with Dou Emperors. When he eventually wielded one, even if he hadn't yet broken through to Dou Emperor, he would have a significant chance against someone like the Soul Heavenly Emperor.
Thinking about the nearly ten ninth-grade weapons stored in his beast ring, and now possessing the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear with the potential to become an Emperor Weapon, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel immensely satisfied. He bowed to the spirit and smiled.
"Thank you, senior, for your generous gift!"
(End of Chapter)
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