Chapter 187: Golden Crow Lantern

Chapter 187: Golden Crow Lantern

Meng Zhang had heard about the famous magic tool called the Golden Crow Lantern since he was young. During the time when Taiyi Sect was still a vassal of the Flying Swan Sect, a powerful Foundation Building expert from Taiyi Sect wielded this Second Rank superior magic tool and achieved remarkable victories, earning it a great reputation. However, when the sand monsters attacked Taiyi Sect's mountain gate, the sect suffered heavy losses, and its elite disciples were decimated, pushing the sect to the brink of destruction.

Three Foundation Building cultivators managed to escape from the sect and decided to flee far away to a desolate and remote region, escorting the remaining disciples of Taiyi Sect towards the northern wilderness until they reached the territory ruled by Twin Success Valley. The last three Foundation Building cultivators of Taiyi Sect were seriously injured and close to the end of their lifespans, unable to persist for much longer. At that time, Taiyi Sect had no successors and was facing a crisis of decline.

Without any Foundation Building cultivators, it was highly unlikely that they could keep possession of this renowned magic tool, and it might even attract calamity upon the sect. Thus, the Foundation Building cultivators of Taiyi Sect decided to offer this magic tool as a gift to Twin Success Valley in exchange for becoming their vassal and receiving their protection. Since then, Taiyi Sect existed as a vassal of Twin Success Valley for over a hundred years until Meng Zhang took over as the Sect Master and Twin Success Valley was eventually destroyed, leading to Taiyi Sect gaining its independence.

During Meng Zhang's growth, some elder members of the sect often mentioned the legendary Golden Crow Lantern. Seeing the magic tool that Taiyi Sect had lost, he couldn't help but feel excited. Just when they were lacking magic tools, to regain possession of this famous magic tool was truly fortunate.The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.

Not one to keep Meng Zhang in suspense, Gu Tanghai directly revealed the truth. "Elder Dan Yihu hopes that the Sect Masters will join forces again to attack the original territory of Twin Success Valley and reclaim the Date Spice Oasis. As for this magic tool left by the Taiyi Sect ancestors, it is a gift for Sect Master Meng."

After arranging a date for the campaign with Gu Tanghai, Meng Zhang left with the Golden Crow Lantern. Back at Taiyi Sect, he summoned the Deep Earth Spirit General, who had already restored his Foundation Building strength. Together, they studied the magic tool and confirmed that there were no issues. Feeling good about regaining the magic tool lost by his sect's ancestors, Meng Zhang, who was in need of a magic tool, began to refine the Golden Crow Lantern.

A few days later, two old friends, Lin Bailin from Forest Spring Watch and Xu Chengxian, the Sect Master of Forest Mountain School, secretly visited Taiyi Sect. Several years had passed, and Meng Zhang had become a high and mighty Foundation Building cultivator, while Lin Bailin and Xu Chengxian were still in the Refining Qi stage.

Xu Chengxian appeared somewhat reserved and eager to please, lacking the demeanor of a senior, while Lin Bailin remained composed and treated Meng Zhang as he always had. Meng Zhang preferred Lin Bailin's attitude. Additionally, Meng Zhang observed that Xu Chengxian was already advanced in years and lacked the sharpness required to achieve Foundation Building in this lifetime. On the other hand, Lin Bailin had a solid foundation and cultivation base, and his true qi was quite refined. It wouldn't be long before he attempted to break through to the Foundation Building stage.

After some pleasantries, Xu Chengxian revealed the purpose of their visit. They wanted to purchase the white hidden earth mined by Taiyi Sect, preferably with white hidden earth crystals. Since Guang ZhiDaoist Master had used the Heavenly Rainfall to form the core, the use of white hidden earth had become widely known throughout the Endless Sea of Sand. The secret that Flying Swan Sect had guarded for many years was now almost common knowledge.

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