by Fang Xiang
Along with the return of Lil' Miss and Bie Han, Cloud Sea Jie's rate of expansion rapidly increased. With almost an unstoppable presence, they took dozens of jie in one push. Among those were xiuzhe, mo, and yao jies. Collectively, this was called Mo Cloud Sea.
Mo from Zuo Mo, Cloud Sea for their origin of Cloud Sea Jie
The environment of Golden Crow Cloud Island was outstanding. There was an active volcano was tamed by the Golden Crow Camp using a fire formation that was hundreds of li long. They had also asked the Mist People to find some astounding high quality cold caves under the mountain range of the thick cloud sea.
The previous low level members of Golden Crow Camp were now all in high positions and were influential people.
Wei Cheng Bin started his daily task like usual. His composed face did not have the past wariness and youth. Wei Cheng Bin who had been skilled in making miniature jinzhi was deeply trusted by the two masters. In these years, he had worked tirelessly. Adding to the seal formations and mo matrices in the Pu Wei Library, his present skill level would be that of a grandmaster if he was outside Golden Crow Camp.
But he was willing to stay in the heavily guarded Golden Crow Camp. Other than his research on the topics that interested him every day, the time that he anticipated the most was the reflections that Daren would send through the Ten Finger Prison occasionally.
What Daren sent was the greatest secret in Golden Crow Camp. Other than the core members that could read them, they were not open to outsiders. And Wei Cheng Bin was responsible for receiving them and immediately organizing them.
Wei Cheng Bin liked staying here, mostly because he could see the reflections first. For this duty, he had defeated some strong competitors to obtain this coveted position.
Just like usual, what Daren had learned was passed over.
He methodically imprinted the contents using high level jade scrolls. Like he was savoring delicious food, he read word by word and didn't bear to finish reading. However, even the longest content would be finished at some point. But when Wei Cheng Bin reached the end, he froze.
Daren required a large scale jinzhi?
He only reacted after a long few moments. Without a second word, he sent out two paper cranes to inform the two masters.
In a short amount of time, all the core members of Golden Crow Camp were gathered in one hall.
Everyone was discussing the meaning of Daren's words. Of course, Daren's meaning was very simple. Everyone was just very curious, was Daren going to build a city again?
In the preliminary battle strategies of Cloud Sea Jie, defense had been the most important, so Golden Crow Camp had invested great amounts of energy and resources into that.
The two masters saw more from Zuo Mo's words - the stronger, the better!
This was Daren's focus.
The strongest … …
The two exchanged a look. Sun Bao said gravely, "How about that set?"
The entire place immediately became silent. Everyone knew which set Master Sun Bao was talking about. Many people acted to speak but everyone still remained silent.
That set … …
Editor`s note: Ya. I know you.
Wei Cheng Bin
- Citizen of Little Mountain Jie, roaming xiu, member of Golden Crow Camp. First appearing in 243, he is a forging xiu of some talent and is coerced by Lei Peng when he shows up to the safe house. After being "recruited" he displays his talent and is favored by Sun Bao. Later in chapter 331, Wan Tian convinces him to study the black fiendish energy. With Wan Tian greatly contributes to the construction and forging of the Crimson Fiend Cauldron.
Translator Ramblings: It's always good to see minor characters grow up. I think Golden Crow Camp is now a think tank, or is it an university with satellite campuses?
Mo Cloud Sea is one of the things I think just doesn't translate that well. It sounds better in Chinese.
Chapter 719: That Set of Jinzhi
Everyone in Golden Crow Camp knew of the set of jinzhi that Master Sun Bao spoke of.
Influenced by their initial expansion strategy, the study of jinzhi had always been popular on the island. At that time Guard Camp had been having their mo matrices engraved and activating bloodlines, meaning this was the time when the study of mo matrices had been the most popular as well.
A person who usually was not very eye-catching suddenly suggested a crazy idea.
–Use seal scripts as the structure and fill it with mo matrices.
Many people had been studying the jinzhi of the mo, especially the large amounts of valuable jinzhi that Pu Yao and Wei had provided. That had broadened the vision of Golden Crow Camp. However, no one had thought of merging the two together.
This person had actually found an outstanding seal script framework.
So when he threw out his idea, it had attracted almost everyone in the camp. Interested, they had started to help him perfect this extra large jinzhi.
The creation of large scale jinzhi was an extremely complex and vast work. It was made from countless little seal formations. This number might be a hundred thousand, it might be a million. A person alone, even if it was an expert like Zuo Mo, would need many years to create something like this.
Yet when all of Golden Crow Camp started to work with the two masters managing, their progress was rapid. After spending two months of time, a super jinzhi of unprecedented complexity and size finally took form.
Because it had been created by everyone, and their preferences and skills had been different, it was possible to see the influence of a number of styles. However, its main framework was outstanding, and it was balanced.
After the jinzhi was finished, all of the camp was stunned by this jinzhi.
Theoretically, its power surpassed any kind of jinzhi they knew of.
This astounding conclusion excited the entire camp. Everyone agreed to actually create this jinzhi yet and at that time.
There were many places that needed jinzhi that they could use this at, but they quickly reached an obstacle. The found that the difficulty in forging the core seal formation far surpassed their abilities. No matter what they tried, they could not realize this fanciful dream.
After working multiple months on it, and not having success, this jinzhi was naturally placed to the side.
Daren wanted the most powerful jinzhi. Sun Bao's first thought was this jinzhi.
"This basically is not realistic," someone objected.
But when they finished speaking, someone argued, "We can't do it, but it doesn't mean that Daren cannot!"
People thought, yes, Daren was a freak that built a city with only his own power. Maybe this thing could finally be realized on Daren's hands.
"Pass this to Daren, and let Daren decide if he will use it or not." In the end, it was Master Ji Wei that made the decision.
Master Sun Bao nodded and agreed. "This set of jinzhi doesn't have a name, everyone, give it a name."
"Monkey Ming, you thought of the concept for the jinzhi, give it a name," someone shouted from within the crowd. It caused a roar of laughter. Monkey Ming's true name was Ming Guan Shan, but because he was short and thin, people called him Monkey Ming and he did not object.
Monkey Ming's face flushed bright red. He stood up and said, "Everyone created this together … …"
"Ho, Brother Ming is trying to deflect the responsibility, as long as you don't call it Ming Ge Jinzhi, it's all fine … …" another person teased and everyone laughed.
Even Master Ji Wei smiled. "This jinzhi came from your creativity, you should name it, do not refuse."
Then someone shouted, "But it has to be domineering and impressive!"
Monkey Ming did not refuse. He tilted his head and thought for a while before he said embarrassedly, "Then it will be called the [King's Forbidden Firmament]!"
[King's Forbidden Firmament]!
———
"How is it? Have you enjoyed your days?" Feng Xin Zi had a friendly smile on his face.
Qinghua Xue bowed s
lightly. "Many thanks, Daren, for indulging me!"
Feng Xin Zi looked at the composed Qinghua Xue. A hint of admiration couldn't help but flash though his eyes. This really was a woman that could keep calm.
Yet this type of woman was usually hard to deal with. Feng Xin Zi grimaced inside.
"After some more time, the Council of Elders will send people over. Do you know why?" Feng Xin Zi said.
"[Angel Device Raiment]." Qinghua Xue was not stupid. She was also around Zuo Mo and understood the general situation.
"Yes." Feng Xin Zi took a deep breath. He decided to be honest. "The [Angel Device Raiment] is a pseudo shen device, and in this era, up until now it is the first creation that is so close to a shen device. It is very important to us."
Looking at Qinghua Xue who only smiled and didn't respond, Feng Xin Zi felt a headache coming.
"I hope that you can help us. If you can give us aid, the Blue Flower Family will receive a higher status among the yao, and your brother will be able to receive the later stages of the yao art he is studying," Feng Xin Zi said.
Feng Xin Zi smiled slightly. "My brother's talents are limited, even if he has the knowledge, it will be difficult for him to advance. With his personality, this kind of calm and ordinary life is the best for him. As to the Qinghua Family, my family is a branch family, and have never refused our duty to the main family. I have heard a saying, the power that one enjoys should be paired with the appropriate responsibilities."
Feng Xin Zi's admiration rose.
"Yes, power and responsibility should be equal. Then have the other people of the Blue Flower worry about that. However, I hope that, when it does not harm Grandmaster Xiao Yun Hai, you can give us some conveniences."
Qinghua Xue bowed and said, "Many thanks for your understanding."
"Pay attention to your safety. It will not be peaceful in the next while," Feng Xin Zi reminded.
Qinghua Xue nodded. "I will, I need to return." Finishing, she bid farewell to Feng Xin Zi, turned and walked inside.
Returning to the inner compound, worry finally came up into her eyes. She knew Xiao Yun Hai's identity, and knew that if his identity was exposed, it would be terrible.
Focused on her thoughts, she did not notice her surroundings. When she noticed there was someone in front of her, she seemed to wake up from a dream. She lifted her head and saw Xiao Mo Ge gazing at her.
Qinghua Xue was strangely alarmed but she quickly recovered her calm. She bowed and said, "Daren!"
Zuo Mo waved his hand and set up jinzhi around to stop people from eavesdropping. After doing this, he finally spoke.
"Hey, we only fought once in the past, you don't have to chase me all the way here."
Qinghua Xue stilled. She knew that Xiao Mo Ge recognized her. She smiled. "I'm just curious about you."
"Curious?" Zuo Mo felt this explanation was too … … he didn't know how to describe it. He asked helplessly, "Because of curiosity, you ran to the mo territories?"
"I had nothing else to do," Qinghua Xue said in a deliberately relaxed tone.
Zuo Mo covered his forehead and sighed sorrowfully. He was completely defeated by this invincible reason. "Aren't you afraid that I will kill you? Don't you know how dangerous … …"
"Will you?"
Zuo Mo's expression froze on his face. A moment later, he snorted coldly and said, "Maybe! Do you know ge's nickname in the past? They called me the Bloody Hand Butcher, if I haven't killed ten thousand, I've killed at least eight thousand … …"
Qinghua Xue listened with a small smile and didn't interrupt.
Was this woman's mind rusty? Zuo Mo felt for the first time that he didn't know how to keep talking. He shook his head and decided to put this problem to the side. From his observations in the past few days, this woman's mind wasn't normal, but she was still a reliable person.
"Since you have come, ge will not waste labor." Zuo Mo muttered, "Go to the Ten Finger Prison, someone will find you."
Ten Finger Prison? Someone will find her?
Qinghua Xue was slightly puzzled but she didn't ask. She nodded briskly. "Alright!"
Zuo Mo was completely defeated. This girl was not normal, she didn't even ask.
———
If the [Angel Device Raiment] caused the entire world to have currents flowing under the surface, then the hot tide caused by the earth mo weapons was something that every person could feel.
If one had to say who was in the worst mood right now, it was the merchants of Nether Spring Jie. For them, the Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass was rare, but they had one or two in stock. But Bu Zhou City was many jie away and they could only stare.
Those were earth mo weapons!
When Cui An traded for the [Yin Clear Li Chakrams], people felt even more regret.
At this time, inside a sky shark, a yellow- faced man stood silently in the corner. His appearance was ordinary, and his presence was not very strong, but his back was straight and his spirit could not be disguised.
If Zuo Mo was here and saw this figure, he would definitely blurt out "Eldest Shixiong!"
Wei Sheng!
When the news that one could use Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass to trade for earth mo weapons spread, Wei Sheng instantly concluded that Xiao Yun Hai was Zuo Mo. He did not hesitate. After disguising himself, he started to travel day and night towards Bu Zhou City.
Fighting in order to elevate himself had caused him to become a pond brimming with water. The content concerning shen power that Zuo Mo had sent him using paper cranes was the hand that brushed away the clouds and mist to show him a completely new path of the sword.
On his journey, he had synthesized Zuo Mo's knowledge, and comprehended a new method to use his mind to refine the God-Killing Blood Sword.
His presence became even more concealed, his sword essence more ethereal and his past sharp edges had dissipated.
He had gotten onto a sky shark. This way, he had more time to comprehend and meditate! While he could only just stand and there wasn't a place to sit, he quickly adjusted. If people in the surroundings noticed him, they would find to their surprise that Wei Sheng's presence was becoming even more ordinary. Even his spirit became fainter.
This sky shark passed through many stops with people getting on and off. However, there were more getting on than getting off. The already tight quarters became even more crowded. While there were mo matrices that filtered the air, it was still crowded and humid inside.
Sound of complains occasionally sounded. Wei Sheng leaned against the way, his eyes half-lidded as though he was asleep.
Suddenly, an imperceptible light flashed across his half-lidded eyes but then disappeared.
Several sharp gazes swept across him and he didn't seem to detect them.
The other’s' gaze quickly moved away from him.
Translator Ramblings: Even fantasy worlds cannot avoid packed buses.
Chapter 720: Trembling In Fear
[King's Forbidden Firmament]!
Zuo Mo was astounded when he received it. He was skilled and was immediately sucked into the unique framework. His skill was far beyond those of Golden Crow Camp and he quickly concluded that constructing this jinzhi was plausible and extremely powerful.
Even he didn't know how strong it would be!
Zuo Mo swept across, reading multiple lines at once. Just at a glance, he could know where there were mistakes in the details. Other than several extremely small flaws, there were actually no major mistakes in such a complex jinzhi. This astounded Zuo Mo.
It had to be said that even those famous jinzhi would usually have several weaknesses, but these weaknesses were just unknown.
From Zuo Mo's perspective, [King's Forbidden Firmament] was a super jinzhi that was almost close to perfect. However, he could only know how powerful this novel structure that merged seal scripts and mo matrices together once he made the jinzhi.
An obstacle that was unsurpassable to Golden Crow Camp was not a problem at all for Zuo Mo
who had the Sun Shen Fire.
The [King's Forbidden Firmament] deeply attracted him. He was extremely curious about its power.
Without almost any hesitation, Zuo Mo started to forge. After making the [Angel Device Raiment] and the four earth mo weapons, Zuo Mo's skill had almost reached the point of perfection. Not just in the mo territories, even in the xiuzhe realms, his forging skill would not be lacking in comparison to those forging masters.
He had enough materials and countless treasures.
The strong feeling of danger caused Zuo Mo to forget to rest and eat.
———
Yi An felt his heart beat wildly.
Grandmaster Xiao Yun Hai suddenly requested a terrifying list of materials. The types of materials on it were ten times greater than last time!
What did Grandmaster want to do?
Did he want to forge earth mo weapons again?
Even a person as experienced as Yi An couldn't help but inhale when he thought of this. When the four earth mo weapons had appeared, Yi An had been extremely excited. The amount of attention from all of the mo territories had caused him to see the glorious future of Rare Artifacts Hall. However, he smelt strong danger from the undercurrents caused by the [Angel Device Raiment].
As more and more people came to Bu Zhou City, he became even more anxious. Even the arrogant Tang Family was docilely curled up by the side. Their battalion was stationed outside the city, but they didn't dare to send them inside.
Even he knew that there were at least three marshal levels in the city, and this number was increasing.
Any marshal would be enough to wipe all of Bu Zhou City from the map. In a fight between two marshals, everything within a thousand li would be flattened.
If marshals were in melee battle … …
Yi An shook!
He had put away [Blue Horsefly] a long time ago. Right now, he only hoped to get Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass from the two mo weapons and have the gradually uncontrollably situation cool down.
Worried that the Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass would excite Grandmaster, he had concealed the news that they had gotten one Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass. He was waiting for the last two earth mo weapons to be exchanged before he presented them to Grandmaster together.