Chen Yu strode out of the Law Enforcement Hall and returned to the second layer of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest.
As soon as he returned, numerous servants seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Chen Yu, they prostrated themselves in excitement.
"Thanks to you, my lord, for capturing the thief. Otherwise, we would have lost our lives."
"Your integrity and unparalleled bravery, my lord, make us bow in admiration."
This time, over a hundred Spiritual Medicines were stolen from the Spiritual Medicine Garden. If Chen Yu hadn’t caught the thief, these servants would have suffered.
The value of their lives combined was probably not worth those stolen Spiritual Medicines.
Moreover, the thief was the newly risen genius Shi Yao, whose cultivation was at the Late Stage Star Condensing, and he had many treasures assisting him. He secretly infiltrated the Spiritual Medicine Garden but was caught on the spot by Chen Yu.
Chen Yu’s character and strength won over all the servants.
"Ahem... this is what I should do as the manager. Everyone, rise."
If these servants knew that Shi Yao’s theft was a ruse aimed at Chen Yu, and that over a hundred Spiritual Medicines were actually stolen by Chen Yu himself, his grand and noble image might instantly collapse.
Therefore, he decided not to shatter their fragile hearts.
Upon returning to his cave abode, Chen Yu couldn’t help but laugh.
"Shi Yao, Zhu Cangyan, this time you’ve lost both your wife and your soldiers."
And as for Chen Yu, he gained quite a bit.
Over a hundred fire-element spiritual materials, and an auxiliary treasure—the Hidden Star Clothes.
These fire-element spiritual materials were expensive and exactly what Chen Yu needed to cultivate the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings.
Previously, he couldn’t buy any Spiritual Medicine and didn’t dare to profit from the Spiritual Medicine Garden. But this time, he got it all back and more, several times over.
The Hidden Star Clothes were of high quality; not only did they have excellent defensive capabilities, but they could also perfectly conceal one’s presence, especially effective at night.
When Shi Yao used the Hidden Star Clothes, Chen Yu didn’t notice at all until the soul attack from the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown exposed Shi Yao’s flaw.
"First, let’s refine the Hidden Star Clothes and the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown."
Once he refines these two treasures, his survivability will greatly increase.
However, just as the day ended, Elder Wu from the Sect Affairs Hall summoned Chen Yu.
"The disciple who previously managed the Spiritual Medicine Garden has returned. You no longer need to perform this task."
Elder Wu’s expression was somewhat gloomy.
He knew all too well about the scheme to transfer Chen Yu to the Spiritual Medicine Garden and then frame him, and he was even an accomplice.
But the plan completely fell apart, and Shi Yao bore major blame and was sent to prison.
Elder Wu himself nearly got implicated.
The position of elder in the Sect Affairs Hall held great power and benefits, with many coveting it, so to save himself, he shifted the responsibility entirely onto Shi Yao the previous night.
Regardless, Elder Wu found Chen Yu more and more disagreeable.
"Elder, since this disciple has already taken over the task and is doing well, there’s no need for this hassle, right?"
Chen Yu said with a smile.
After this incident, he actually felt that the task was quite good.
On the other hand, if he lost the task, Elder Wu might assign him a new pit.
Thus, he was willing to stay in the now fully familiar Spiritual Medicine Garden.
Elder Wu was taken aback, not expecting Chen Yu to shamelessly cling to this task.
Managing the Spiritual Medicine Garden could oil one’s wheels with considerable benefits.
But Chen Yu taking charge of the Spiritual Medicine Garden had zero benefits for Elder Wu.
"Chen Yu, the incident that happened at the Spiritual Medicine Garden last night, you handled it well. As a reward for this task, I’ll increase it by thirty percent for you."
"With your talents, being the manager of the Spiritual Medicine Garden is a waste. Once I find a good job later, I’ll arrange it for you."
Of course, Elder Wu wouldn’t let Chen Yu have his way.
Unable to contend with Elder Wu, Chen Yu eventually handed over the manager’s token, received the task’s rewards, and returned to his cave abode, number ninety-five.
His return surprised the Heavenly Martial Sect disciples.
Everyone knew the task assigned to Chen Yu by the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest was a trap. And the matter at the Law Enforcement Hall yesterday partly confirmed this.
Yet unexpectedly, Chen Yu returned here safe and sound.
Returning to his original cave abode, Chen Yu resumed refining profound artifacts. .
Three days later, the Hidden Star Clothes were successfully refined.
Once Chen Yu donned the translucent Star Pattern Coat and infused it with Star Essence Power, his form vanished into thin air as if he never existed.
This was similar to how Chen Yu used the Profound Meaning of Space to conceal himself, but the Hidden Star Clothes’ concealment was more effective.
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"Even a Four-star King approaching couldn’t easily detect my presence."
Chen Yu speculated, though he still needed to find a chance to test it specifically.
Next, he tested the defense of the Hidden Star Clothes; in comparison, that aspect wasn’t very outstanding.
But with Chen Yu’s current cultivation, activating the Hidden Star Clothes could reduce the damage from the White Tiger Sacred Claw by thirty to forty percent, which was quite good.
After all, the Hidden Star Clothes were an auxiliary profound artifact, not purely defensive.
With this profound artifact successfully refined, next was the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown.
The Ten Thousand Dragon Crown still resisted Chen Yu’s efforts, but at this point, it was futile.
Half a month later, the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown was successfully refined.
The golden dragon-patterned crown floats in the void, radiating golden light, dragon shadows swirling, dragon roars continuous, appearing majestic and sacred.
"What is the actual purpose of this Yellow Dragon Clan’s treasure?"
Chen Yu, though he had refined it, still couldn’t quite grasp it.
Back then, Huang Zhuohong used the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown through a special method, temporarily wielding its power, but the technique was crude, merely using the crown to smash people repeatedly.
"Artifact Spirit, come out now."
Chen Yu summoned the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown’s Artifact Spirit.
The spirit is a Dragon Spirit of the Yellow Dragon Clan, although it resents having Chen Yu as the new master, it must comply with his orders.
"Wearing the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown on your head?"
Chen Yu thought what the spirit said made sense; since it’s a crown, it should be worn on the head.
The human brain is extremely important; if he hadn’t refined the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, he wouldn’t dare attempt this.
After wearing the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, he infused it with Primordial power.
Inside the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, a force seemed to awaken, an ultimate dragon power instantaneously infused into Chen Yu’s body.
The power was wild and domineering, exceeding Chen Yu’s current level, making it hard for him to bear, his body wracked with pain, as if torn apart.
His skin appeared pale gold, scales emerged, and soon his eyes and hair gradually changed color, his entire body exuding a terrifying dragon might suppressing all things.
"My strength, physique, defense, spirit, all aspects have been terrifyingly enhanced!"
Chen Yu spoke with difficulty at the corners of his mouth.
With the dragon crown on his head, at this moment, he seemed transformed into the Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons!
But this process was painful and unbearable, with his internal Primordial power rapidly depleting.
Furthermore, Chen Yu’s soul was greatly impacted as if he had entered another world, where countless golden dragon shadows soared through the sky, this mere presence already caused his soul to shudder, mind turned blank.
"It seems... this is the correct way to use the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown."
After confirming this, Chen Yu immediately removed the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown.
Under the dual pressure of body and soul, that state was too agonizing, even Chen Yu couldn’t endure it for long.
This was even after he had refined the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, the treasure restrained its power and didn’t harm Chen Yu.
Chen Yu assuredly knew that if he wore the crown on his head without refining it first, his head would likely be gone.
"It seems that at my current level, I still cannot properly use the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, only at most smash people like Huang Zhuohong did."
Chen Yu self-mocked with a smile; he had worn it for just a few moments, not only found it unbearable, but his internal Primordial power had lost a third.
Nevertheless, that was quite impressive; back then, when Huang Zhuohong deployed the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, it instantly turned the unfavorable situation, smashing people like scattering mice everywhere.
Then, Chen Yu continued to pressure the Artifact Spirit for more information.
"It can also be used to temper and enhance the soul?"
Chen Yu was half skeptical and again placed the treasure on his head, instantly transforming into a king with unapproachable majesty.
This time, Chen Yu did not infuse Primordial power but faintly released a soul force.
Within the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown came continuous dragon roars, shaking Chen Yu’s mind.
Soon, a few dragon shadows appeared within his mind, spiraling back and forth, the dragon roars more intense, almost scattering his consciousness.
Chen Yu gritted his teeth and persevered, resisting the continuous dragon roars from inside the crown.
After a moment, he was shaken unconscious, his mind in a blank daze.
But as he regained his state, he realized his soul will had indeed strengthened by a portion, faintly possessing a formidable and domineering aura.
"This use is quite good."
Chen Yu said with a smile.
Relatively speaking, the soul level is his weakness; the strengthening of soul power can also accelerate the comprehension of Profound Meanings.
Moreover, advancing to the Xuanming Realm requires a high level for the soul.
In the upcoming days, Chen Yu occasionally used the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown to enhance the soul realm, devoting most of his time to the cultivation of the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings and Nine Revolutions Bright Star Technique.
Chen Yu had ample Primordial Stones and resources, with no significant problems for the cultivation of the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings for now.
But the cultivation environment of cave mansion ninety-five was the worst among all mansions.
This caused some hindrance in the cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Bright Star Technique, slowing down the progress of his cultivation.
Chen Yu donned the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, surrounded by dragon shadows, with waves of soul dragon roars emanating.
In the soul realm, Chen Yu seemed to have entered a Dragon World, surrounded by thousands of dragons, incessant dragon roars continuously impacting him.
Chen Yu was like a lone boat in a tsunami, ready to be swallowed at any moment.
"Hold on a little longer."
Chen Yu gritted his teeth and persisted; forehead veins bulged, his body soaked in sweat.
At a certain moment, his soul suddenly trembled, seeming to break through some kind of shackle, rising to another level, standing on the same level as the surrounding countless dragon shadows.
The influence of the numerous dragon roars around him was greatly weakened!
"Soul realm, reached the Late-stage Star Condensation Realm Peak!"
Chen Yu removed the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown, letting out a long sigh of relief.