Crow Immortal: I Can Duplicate Infinite Resources

Chapter 212: One Thousand Spirit Stones

Han Yu passed through the chamber secured by array flags and stepped into the courtyard.

Sunlight flooded the empty grounds behind the Main Hall.

Han Yu intended to use his surplus Qi Refining Spirit Boosting Pills on the crows. By combining the pills with the Spirit Beast Sect’s avian cultivation techniques, he hoped to push the entire flock to the late Qi Refining stage as swiftly as possible.

However, he needed to clear this with Sect Leader Qi first.

Otherwise, having a murder of crows descend upon the Sect’s Main Hall without explanation would look rather ominous—a bad omen for a sect trying to keep a low profile.

Sect Leader Qi had not yet returned. Han Yu, in no rush to seek him out, waited quietly in the yard. He drew the flying sword gifted to him by Chen Ying and began to practice the Yin Style Sword Art and the Soul Condensing Sword Art.

Thanks to the Sword Heart Spirit Crystal, Han Yu had long since reached the Expert stage of mastery. His strikes carried a palpable sword intent, indistinguishable from that of a Spirit Sword Sect disciple who had immersed themselves in the way of the sword for decades.

As he completed the two sets of sword forms, Sect Leader Qi and Elder Lü appeared at the entrance to the backyard, nodding in subtle approval.

“My disciple’s swordsmanship is in no way inferior to the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect,” Elder Lü remarked with pride.

Sect Leader Qi smiled. “It is fine to say that among ourselves, but do not voice it to outsiders. We don’t need to invite unnecessary trouble.”

“I know, the Spirit Sword Sect hates hearing that kind of talk the most,” Elder Lü chuckled. “But I truly feel my disciple’s sword art is exceptional.”

“Indeed, it is,” Sect Leader Qi agreed, turning to Han Yu. “Have you used the Sword Heart Spirit Crystal?”

“I only used it on the flying sword, not on myself,” Han Yu replied.

Sect Leader Qi pondered this for a moment. “To cultivate your sword art to this level without absorbing the Sword Heart Spirit Crystal yourself… If you were to use it, you would likely become the undisputed number one swordsman among all Qi Refining disciples in the Spirit Sword Sect.”

“If Ye Guxing saw you, I fear he would try to poach you for his sect immediately.”

He finished with a hearty chuckle.

Elder Lü laughed along with him.

After the pleasantries, Elder Lü’s expression turned serious as he addressed Han Yu. “Sect Leader Qi and I have been observing Bai Shiqi recently. He is indeed a disciple of loyalty and righteousness. He is currently driven by a fierce determination to avenge Bai Die, enduring torment day and night to cultivate. The suspicions surrounding him have been dispelled.”

“As for the remnant of the Wei clan, Wei Baoyu, he was recently captured by the Nanli Kingdom and executed. His head was displayed to the public.”

Han Yu asked cautiously, “Is it confirmed to be him?”

“Both our stationed disciples and the Nanli Kingdom’s court have verified the body. It was indeed Wei Baoyu,” Sect Leader Qi confirmed.

Han Yu nodded. Since it had been verified, that loose end was tied.

“Bai Shiqi has already reached the fourth layer of Qi Refining. Looking at his desperate, life-risking pace of cultivation, he might have hope of reaching Foundation Establishment within a few years. He might even catch up to your cultivation base,” Elder Lü added.

Han Yu didn’t mind. As long as Bai Shiqi posed no threat to the Sect and wasn’t a spy, the stronger he became, the better.

Beyond Bai Shiqi, Elder Lü had other news.

The traveling merchant had returned to the Green Grain Market. After hurriedly providing Wanchun Valley with the latest intelligence, he had left just as quickly.

During his last visit, the merchant had brought the Great Zhou Crown Prince, whose subsequent suicide had caused significant trouble—trouble that Wanchun Valley had resolved. In return, the merchant had promised that the news he brought this time would be free of charge. Thus, there was no profit for the Sect from this transaction.

“The traveling merchant cannot penetrate the deeper secrets of the great sects. He is completely unaware that the Demonic Sects and the Joyous Union Sect have already followed the Myriad Phenomena Sect in meddling with the Southern Region.”

“However, he did bring news of recent events in the Central Heaven Domain.”

“There are two pieces of intelligence vital to us. First, the Giant Demon Star, after being besieged by multiple factions, has vanished without a trace. His life or death is unknown, but the rumors have gone silent. Second, the nine great sects of the Central Heaven Domain are currently conducting a massive screening, searching for geniuses under thirty years of age. It seems they wish to prevent the rise of another Giant Demon Star by controlling all potential geniuses.”

Hearing this, Han Yu couldn’t help but frown. “The disappearance of the Giant Demon Star is bad news for us. If he no longer draws their attention, the Myriad Phenomena Sect and their allies might shift their focus back to us sooner than expected. They may not wait another twenty-five years.”

Sect Leader Qi and Elder Lü wore solemn expressions as they nodded. “Precisely. That is exactly what we were discussing in the Main Hall just now.”

“Furthermore, originally only six of the nine great sects were targeting the Giant Demon Star. Now that all nine have begun hunting for young geniuses who might be the ‘Prophesied One,’ it implies that the Myriad Phenomena Sect’s narrative has been accepted and acknowledged by the other major powers of the Central Heaven Domain.”

“They are all acting on that prophecy now.”

“This confirms that if we resist, we won’t just be fighting one sect; we will be enemies of all nine major sects in the Central Heaven Domain. Whether Righteous or Demonic, their stance will be unified against us.”

The situation had deteriorated to this extent…

Han Yu felt a chill in his heart.

Who exactly was this person predetermined by the celestial phenomena? It was impossible to say. But the Myriad Phenomena Sect pointing the finger at Wanchun Valley was a death sentence for the entire sect.

Han Yu, Bai Shiqi, Lu Yun… anyone with slightly above-average talent could potentially be the one marked by the heavens.

The most difficult aspect was that even if the three of them left Wanchun Valley or died, the Myriad Phenomena Sect—guided by their celestial readings—would still search for the ‘Heaven-Ordained One’ within the valley’s territory. Wouldn’t they have to wipe out Wanchun Valley completely just to be safe?

That explained why the Myriad Phenomena Sect had initially ordered the Spirit Beast Sect, Mystic One Sect, and Little Sky Net Sect to ensure that in thirty years, no living soul remained on Wanchun Valley’s spiritual veins. The Spirit Beast Sect, driven by their own ambition to annex the valley, had inadvertently aligned perfectly with the Myriad Phenomena Sect’s genocidal requirements.

When Han Yu voiced this realization, Sect Leader Qi and Elder Lü smiled bitterly.

“Good child. What you have deduced, we have also realized.”

“Begging for mercy is impossible—we can only strive to become stronger.”

Han Yu fell silent for a moment, his voice turning steely. “The Myriad Phenomena Sect stirs up such wind and rain, forcing us into a corner where we cannot even cultivate in peace.”

“One day, I really want to see for myself just how powerful these madmen are!”

Seeing Han Yu’s resolve, Sect Leader Qi and Elder Lü exchanged a helpless glance.

The entire Wanchun Valley had been twisted into its current state by the pressure of the Central Heaven Domain’s behemoths.

After offering Han Yu some words of comfort and urging him not to rush his cultivation out of anxiety, the conversation returned to practical matters.

Han Yu took the opportunity to mention his plan. He wanted to use the Spirit Beast Sect’s avian cultivation method to boost the strength of his twenty-five battle-ready crows, but raising them in the Main Hall’s courtyard was inconvenient.

“It matters not. Your spirit birds possess spirituality now; they can be active at night,” Sect Leader Qi said with a smile. “Just ensure we don’t have a dark cloud of them descending on the Main Hall in broad daylight. The omen is truly too inauspicious.”

“Perhaps I should go to the Spirit Field Department first, cultivate the crows there, and then return,” Han Yu suggested.

“Nonsense! Forget the Spirit Field Department—I wouldn’t even dare let you visit your master’s place right now!” Sect Leader Qi scolded. “What if another Golden Core cultivator arrives? Caught off guard, who could stop them?”

“You focus on your cultivation here. Whatever resources you need for the spirit birds, the Sect will provide.”

“Since you plan to leave the Sect after Foundation Establishment, we must help you raise your strength as much as possible before then.”

He then asked Han Yu what resources the cultivation required.

Han Yu calculated briefly. “I need a separate room, one hundred Spirit Stones, and one hundred jin of spirit rice to start.”

“Done. It will be prepared for you by tomorrow. Have all your crows assemble tonight,” Sect Leader Qi instructed.

That night, the Big Crow, the Little Crow, and the Flame Crow led the other twenty-two crows to the main peak. The following day, Han Yu prepared to begin the regimen using the avian cultivation method and the Qi Refining Spirit Boosting Pills.

He pushed open the door to the empty room that had been assigned to him.

Inside, neatly arranged, were one thousand Spirit Stones and one thousand jin of spirit rice.

Han Yu stood frozen in surprise for a moment before turning back to thank Sect Leader Qi.

Sect Leader Qi smiled warmly. “To the Sect, this is a trifle. It also saves you the trouble of repeatedly asking for more.”

He then added with a playful glint in his eye, “You praised me as the best Sect Leader, did you not? How could I fail to live up to such high praise?”

“Now, go and cultivate with peace of mind.”

Han Yu bowed deeply. “Yes, Sect Leader!”