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Chapter 839: Chapter 20: Wang Anye Accepts an Apprentice! Ding Duke’s Mansion Offers an Apology (Seeking Monthly Votes) – Part 2

During the refining of high-end spiritual treasures and equipment, the possibility of an artifact spirit awakening in the future is taken into account. Consequently, at the very beginning of the refining process, the artificer will specifically include controlling inscriptions for the artifact spirit so that if one emerges, the owner of the treasure can still maintain complete control.

Otherwise, should the born artifact spirit be disobedient and end up backfiring on its master, what value would these treasures hold? And would the artifact refiner’s business still stand?

“In that case, it doesn’t seem like a bad idea,” Wang Shouzhe said to Ji Wuchen, “While it cannot guarantee a hundred percent safety, it should not pose a large problem as long as we are more cautious. If the senior is willing, that would be my final offer.”

After pondering for a moment, Ji Wuchen finally sighed and said, “This sword is called [Epoch], renowned even in the Immortal Dynasty, and is a heritage treasure passed down through generations in my lineage of the Sword Formation Dual Absolutes. If I pass this treasure to Anye and, as the Artifact Spirit, I acknowledge him as my master, it wouldn’t be a problem. Furthermore, I have a responsibility to carry on my master’s lineage.”

Although the first reason is somewhat far-fetched, coupled with the latter condition, as a soul under one’s roof, Ji Wuchen had no choice but to lower his head.

Not to mention, Anye appears to be simple-natured, an uncut jade with potential that could possibly take the lineage of the Sword Formation Dual Absolutes to a new level in the future.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouzhe silently nodded in agreement.

This Ji Wuchen was far more reliable than Old Ghost Jiang, and indeed a fine candidate for mentorship.

After all, Anye is the legitimate eldest great-grandson and it would be inappropriate for him to enter the Academic Palace or be externally apprenticed like Shou Ye. If he could inherit teachings through this method, it would be a good choice.

Moreover, as the saying goes, having an elder in the family is like possessing a treasure. Heavenly Human Realm elders, having lived long and experienced much, hold knowledge and experience that are treasures in themselves.

While Ji Wuchen may not be able to back his disciple as Tianhe the Enlightened One could, his presence will surely smooth out Anye’s path ahead, with immeasurable potential for the future.

Subsequently.

Under Wang Shouzhe’s supervision, with Old Ghost Jiang’s oversight, and under the watchful gaze of more than a dozen Heavenly Human ancestors from within and related by marriage to the family, the Divine Spiritual Artifact [Epoch] was successfully acknowledged by its new master.

The divine consciousness Anye left in the sword was weak, yet it already had control over the life and death of the artifact spirit.

The inscriptions carved on the Divine Spiritual Treasure contain special restraints against the artifact spirit, binding to its divine soul consciousness. With but a thought from him, the inscriptions would activate instantly and annihilate the artifact spirit.

However, doing so has its side effects. A Divine Spiritual Treasure without its artifact spirit will see a significant decline in power, until it is rejuvenated over a long passage of time when a new artifact spirit is born.

After recognizing the disciple as his master, Ji Wuchen, feeling his dignity was undermined, chose to hide within [Epoch] and did not reveal himself, silently controlling the Spirit Sword Epoch as it hovered quietly beside Wang Anye, guarding in silence.

However, [Epoch] is, after all, a Divine Spiritual Treasure. With Wang Anye’s mere Level Three Vital Energy Refining Realm cultivation base, he couldn’t hope to harness much of its power, let alone control it effectively.

After all, to use a Magical Treasure or a Spiritual Treasure of any grade ordinarily, one’s divine consciousness strength is a prerequisite. Insufficient divine consciousness strength would mean at best struggling with control, let alone wielding it in battle.

Otherwise, wouldn’t a Cultivator at the Spirit Platform Realm become invincible simply by acquiring a Magical Treasure or a Purple Abode Spiritual Treasure?

By the same token, Wang Anye presently lacks the divine consciousness strength to control the Divine Spiritual Artifact.

For now, he can only rely on the artifact spirit to wield “Epoch,” deploying it for offense or defense.

However, the remaining Divine Soul Power within “Artifact Spirit Ji Wuchen” is extremely limited and once depleted, it will take a long time to recover, making it best used only in critical moments.

Ji Wuchen’s greatest role now is not in combat, but in using his thousands of years of cultivation experience to guide Wang Anye in his cultivation and assist him in advancing swiftly to the Heavenly Human Realm.

Only when Anye reaches the Heavenly Human Realm will he be able to consecrate the Divine Spiritual Artifact Epoch as his primordial spirit sword.

At that point, he’ll be able to exert a portion of its power. To fully unleash the power of the Spirit Sword Epoch, Wang Anye would need to reach the Divine Power Territory.

From this, it is evident that the young man’s problem with his weapon for life is solved; moreover, it has been solved in one step, obtaining the very best.

Not only that.

Ji Wuchen also handed over his only remaining inheritance aside from the sword, the [Infinite Treasure Ring], to Wang Anye. Although the resources stored inside had been depleted by Ji Wuchen during his escape, the mere possession of this Spiritual Treasure grade storage ring was already immensely valuable.

“Great grandfather, once I take everything out of the Endless Abyss, the Endless Abyss will be yours,” said Wang Anye, playing joyfully with the Infinite Treasure Ring, expressing his filial intentions to Wang Shouzhe.

“Uh…”

A bead of sweat formed on Wang Shouzhe.

Would you mind not always bringing this up in front of everyone? The head of a grand Sky Pride family, resorting to using a storage ring handed down by his great-grandson – wouldn’t that be embarrassing if word got out?

But embarrassment aside, the [Endless Abyss] was indeed a top grade storage ring that money can’t buy.

And they were all family; it wasn’t such a big deal. In earlier times, many ordinary families with limited funds often had elders eating leftovers from their children.

Additionally, after the formation was broken, valuable gains of equal worth were made.

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