Chapter 488

Chapter 488: Avatar Jade Talisman

The Grand Elder and the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect confidently departed with the master craftsman from the White Jade Giant Elephant Clan.

It wasn’t until they were sure the two Grand Elders had left that the beast kings of the White Jade Giant Elephant Clan finally relaxed.

"Is this the power of an invincible respected elder? They treated us like we were nothing," one beast king remarked.

"Now we only have one master craftsman left in our clan. What will we do from here on?" another member of the White Jade Giant Elephant Clan sighed.

"Surviving is a blessing. Didn’t you realize? Our fate was entirely in the hands of that human race invincible respected elder."

"Without strength, we’re at their mercy."

The clan leader of the White Jade Giant Elephant Clan looked towards where the two human race elders had disappeared, reminiscing about life before the fusion of the two realms.

Back then, their clan dominated the vast region, living comfortably.

But now, with a human race invincible respected elder near the natural passage between the two realms, it felt like a sword hanging over their heads, and their peaceful days were over.

"Thankfully, Po Xuan is with the beast emperor; otherwise, if that human respected elder found him, it could have been disastrous."

"He’s just a human race invincible respected elder. Our clan still has hope," the clan leader said, gazing skyward.

His eyes seemed to pierce through the clouds, beyond the Extreme Void Domain, to the area where the two realms merged.

The clan leader’s words sparked hope among the dozen or so beast kings present.

"True, losing our master craftsman is tough, but if Po Xuan returns as an invincible respected elder, it will be worth it."

"When that happens, we’ll make sure to…"

Before the beast king could finish, the clan leader quickly silenced him.

"Are you trying to get us killed? That human race invincible respected elder isn’t far. Do you think he wouldn’t sense your words?" The clan leader glared at the beast king.

"My mistake," the beast king said, lowering his head in realization of his carelessness.

Meanwhile, the two Grand Elders of Qianling Sect, having left the White Jade Giant Elephant Clan, were visibly pleased.

"Leader, within tens of millions of miles, there are three more master craftsmen from small clans serving the Great Purge," the Third Grand Elder reported.

"The beast races are not to be trusted. We should go and rescue those master craftsmen from small clans, showing them the compassion and generosity of our human race," the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect said with a chuckle.

"Exactly," the Third Grand Elder agreed.

Three months later, when the two Grand Elders returned to Qianling Sect with four beast race master craftsmen, all disciples at the Void Refinement stage and above were thrilled, eager to finally engage in artifact crafting without long waits.

In the artifact crafting mountains of Qianling Sect, the master craftsman from the Moon Fox Clan looked down on the four master craftsmen from small clans standing before him.

"Human race artifacts differ from beast race artifacts. Although they are master craftsmen, their techniques are not fully developed."

"If they craft human race treasures, they might only be slightly better than average human race master craftsmen. Crafting artifacts will require further learning."

The Moon Fox Clan master craftsman cautiously explained to the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect.

"So, to have them craft artifacts, they need to be trained by human race master craftsmen for some time?" the Grand Elder inquired.

"Yes, after a few years of training, they should be on par with human race master craftsmen," the Moon Fox Clan master craftsman stated confidently, based on his extensive experience.

"If possible, you might consider sending these master craftsmen to be trained by the master for a few years."

Hearing the words of the master craftsman from the Moon Fox Clan, the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect nodded.

"Second brother, go to the Hidden Spirit Sect again and bring a generous gift."

"Sure thing~"

Master Qianling was actually looking for something to do.

At the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan was surprised to see Master Qianling delivering goods and said, "You guys are really fast!"

"It’s nothing special, just the usual travel time."

"When our big boss visits the major beast clans, he just needs to release his aura, and no clan dares to cause trouble," Master Qianling said with a smile.

"The power of the invincible respected elder is truly terrifying!" Xu Fan could easily picture the scene.

The Grand Elder of Qianling Sect chuckled and asked, "How about lending me one of your master craftsmen for a few hundred years? Would you agree?"

Xu Fan imagined the thrill of one person intimidating an entire clan and thought he might try it himself once he became a Great Ascension Master.

"Leave those beast clan master craftsmen with me. In five years, I’ll make sure they’re fully trained," Xu Fan said.

"Then I’ll trouble the Grand Elder," Master Qianling said, pulling out a jade talisman.

"This is the big boss’s Avatar Jade Talisman. If your sect is ever attacked by a powerful being, just activate it."

"This avatar has seventy percent of the big boss’s fighting strength. It might struggle against an Invincible Beast King, but it can handle someone like me with ease."

"The avatar can last up to one hour. Use it wisely, Grand Elder," Master Qianling said, his eyes showing a hint of envy but no greed.

"The Avatar Jade Talisman from your Grand Elder is an incredibly valuable gift."

Xu Fan looked at the talisman with excitement, fully aware of its significance.

"Valuable? Compared to gaining the friendship of a future artifact great master, this talisman is nothing," Master Qianling said with a smile.

Xu Fan smiled back; he appreciated this approach. After all, friendship comes in many forms.

In his view, exchanges of benefits were perfectly normal.

"Thank your Grand Elder for his generosity. Once I advance to artifact great master, I’ll definitely visit your sect," Xu Fan promised.

"Haha, when the Grand Elder visits, our big boss and third brother will be thrilled to meet you," Master Qianling chuckled, then whispered to Xu Fan, "The preparations for my spirit ore crafting are all set, and according to the rules for artifact great masters, everything is prepared in double."

"Since the spirit ore is ready, let me share a little secret with you," Xu Fan said softly.

Master Qianling leaned in closer.

"Once I become a grandmaster, I’ll be able to craft celestial tools that are one level above basic celestial tools," Xu Fan said with a grin.

"Not surprising at all, given the Grand Elder’s extraordinary talent," Master Qianling said, his face lighting up with joy.

In the middle thousand world, being able to craft basic celestial tools is already considered a breakthrough. Yet, most artifact great masters can only produce the most basic celestial tools.