Chapter 449: Young Lord Xing Chen, Grade B mission

Before long, Xing Yun walked out of the inner hall.

A young man followed behind him.

The man had a handsome appearance and an extraordinary temperament, with a hint of arrogance between his brows.

His cultivation was at the Eighth Layer of True Immortal Realm.

He was precisely the Young Lord of the Star Sea Merchant Guild, Xing Chen.

Xing Yun stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"Fellow Daoists, I have gathered everyone today to distribute the monthly allowances."

"At the same time, there is one more thing to announce."

He paused for a moment before continuing.

"From today onwards, Young Lord Xing Chen will officially take over the Merchant Guild's External Affairs Hall."

"In the future, the Young Lord will be responsible for all missions of the External Affairs Hall."

As soon as these words were spoken, a wave of discussion broke out in the hall.

"The Young Lord is taking over the External Affairs Hall?"

"That's the most important department of the Merchant Guild."

"It seems the Guild Master intends to groom the Young Lord."

Xing Chen stepped forward and cupped his hands.

"Seniors, Xing Chen is young and hopes for your guidance."

Although the words were polite, his tone carried a hint of haughtiness.

Zhou Chen stood in the corner, his Divine Sense sweeping over Xing Chen.

The System panel emerged in his mind.

[Name: Xing Chen]

[Cultivation: Eighth Layer of True Immortal Realm]

[fate: Darling of the Heavenly Dao (Multicolored)]

[Recent Opportunity: Three days later, while selecting rewards in the Merchant Guild's treasury, he accidentally discovers a Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Grass, an Immortal Rank Top-Grade Spirit Medicine. After consuming it, his cultivation breaks through to the Ninth Layer of True Immortal Realm.]

A sharp light flashed in Zhou Chen's eyes.

Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Grass, an Immortal Rank Top-Grade Spirit Medicine.

Consuming it can not only increase cultivation but also refine the Divine Soul.

It was a rare treasure.

"Interesting."

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

Xing Yun continued.

"Fellow Daoists, this is this month's allowance."

With a wave of his hand, dozens of Storage Pouches flew toward the Guest Elders present.

Zhou Chen caught a Storage Pouch and scanned it with his Divine Sense.

Inside were ten thousand high-grade immortal crystals and three Immortal Rank High Grade Medicinal Pills.

It was exactly as Xing Yun had mentioned before.

"Additionally, the Merchant Guild has a batch of missions recently."

Xing Yun took out a Jade Slip.

"We need Fellow Daoists to head to the outer sea regions to hunt Yao Beasts and collect Materials."

"Upon completing the missions, you will receive corresponding contribution points."

"contribution points can be exchanged for treasures in the treasury."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of many Guest Elders lit up.

The Merchant Guild's treasury housed countless treasures.

As long as one had enough contribution points, anything could be exchanged.

"I am willing to take a mission."

A Guest Elder at the Seventh Layer of True Immortal Realm stepped forward.

"I am willing as well."

"Count me in."

Soon, more than a dozen Guest Elders had accepted missions.

Zhou Chen stood in the corner and did not move.

He didn't lack immortal crystals, nor did he lack Medicinal Pills.

The most important thing right now was to intercept Xing Chen's Opportunity.

Xing Yun glanced at Zhou Chen but did not force him.

"Since that's the case, so be it."

"Fellow Daoists who have taken missions, go to the External Affairs Hall to register."

"We set out in three days."

The crowd dispersed.

Zhou Chen returned to his Immortal Cave and opened the System panel.

On Xing Chen's opportunity panel, it clearly displayed the information.

In three days, while selecting rewards in the treasury, Xing Chen would accidentally discover the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Grass.

"The treasury…"

Zhou Chen pondered for a moment.

The Merchant Guild's treasury was heavily guarded.

To enter, one must have enough contribution points.

"It seems I need to find a way to earn some contribution points."

Zhou Chen stood up and walked toward the External Affairs Hall.

The External Affairs Hall was located on the east side of the main hall and was a three-story pavilion.

Zhou Chen pushed the door open and saw a middle-aged Cultivator in a green robe sitting behind the counter.

The Cultivator looked up, saw Zhou Chen, and cupped his hands.

"This Fellow Daoist, how may I help you?"

Zhou Chen took out his Guest Elder token.

"I would like to take a mission."

The middle-aged Cultivator took the token, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and his expression immediately became respectful.

"So it is Elder Lin."

"Please wait a moment."

He took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Zhou Chen.

"These are all the current missions."

"Elder may choose for yourself."

Zhou Chen took the Jade Slip and sent his Divine Sense into it.

Missions were divided into three grades.

Grade A missions require hunting Immortal King Realm Yao Beasts, with a reward of ten thousand contribution points.

Grade B missions require hunting True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer Yao Beasts, with a reward of five thousand contribution points.

Grade C missions require hunting Yao Beasts below the Fifth Layer of True Immortal Realm, with a reward of one thousand contribution points.

Zhou Chen's gaze swept over them, eventually locking onto a Grade B mission.

[Mission: Hunt the Black-Scaled Flood Dragon]

[Target: True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer Yao Beast, Black-Scaled Flood Dragon]

[Location: Outer sea region, Black-Scaled Island]

[Reward: Five thousand contribution points, one Immortal Rank High Grade Yao Core]

Zhou Chen put down the Jade Slip.

"I'll take this mission."

The middle-aged Cultivator took a look, a surprised expression appearing on his face.

"Elder Lin, the difficulty of this mission is not small."

"Although the Black-Scaled Flood Dragon is only at the True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer, its defensive power is extremely strong."

"An ordinary True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer might not even be its match."

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

"No matter, I have my ways."

Seeing his persistence, the middle-aged Cultivator stopped trying to persuade him.

"Fine, then I will register it for you, Elder."

He took out a jade plaque and handed it to Zhou Chen.

"This is the mission voucher."

"After killing the Black-Scaled Flood Dragon, take its Yao Core and return with this jade plaque to complete the mission."

Zhou Chen took the jade plaque and turned to leave.

Leaving the External Affairs Hall, Zhou Chen did not set out immediately.

He first returned to his Immortal Cave and took out the Nine Nether Blood Fiend Body Refining Scripture he had obtained from Xiao Han.

The content of the Cultivation Technique flowed through his mind.

This technique was divided into nine layers.

The first layer: refine Devilish Qi to temper the Physical Body.

The second layer: condense Blood Fiend power to strengthen the muscles and bones.

The third layer: open up a Blood Sea to store Blood Fiend power.

…

The ninth layer: refine the demon to return to the truth, achieving the Supreme Demonic Body.

Zhou Chen meditated carefully and soon discovered the profound mysteries of this technique.

Although the Nine Nether Blood Fiend Body Refining Scripture was a Demonic Technique, its cultivation method was extremely unique.

It did not require killing people to refine blood; it only needed to absorb the Devilish Qi within heaven and earth.

At the same time, it could also absorb the blood and flesh essence of Yao Beasts, transforming Devilish Qi into Blood Fiend power to nourish the Physical Body.

"It's quite a good thing."

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

He had the World Tree within him; any Devilish Qi or remnant souls could be purified.

Cultivating this technique complemented his situation perfectly, with absolutely no future troubles.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged and began to circulate the Nine Nether Blood Fiend Body Refining Scripture.

The Origin Devilish Qi of heaven and earth was drawn in, surging into his body.

As soon as the Devilish Qi entered his body, it was ensnared by the roots of the World Tree and instantly purified.

Pure Blood Fiend power flowed through his Meridians, continuously tempering his Physical Body.

Zhou Chen only felt his whole body heating up, every cell frantically devouring the Blood Fiend power.

His bones became harder.

His flesh and blood became tougher.

Even his Divine Soul received a hint of strengthening.

Time passed minute by minute.

Three hours later, Zhou Chen opened his eyes.

The first layer of the Nine Nether Blood Fiend Body Refining Scripture had been successfully cultivated.

He stood up and stretched his muscles and bones.

Crack, crack, crack!

His bones made a series of popping sounds, and his strength had increased by thirty percent compared to before.

Zhou Chen nodded in satisfaction.

After packing up, he left the Immortal Cave and flew toward the direction of Black-Scaled Island.

Black-Scaled Island was about five hundred thousand miles away from Black Tide Island.

With Zhou Chen's speed, it would only take half a day to arrive.