Chapter 39 : Empyrean Overlord

"Now is the time for the final showdown between the Talented team and the Misty Cloud Sect team," the referee announced, looking between the two teams, where everyone was eager for this fight despite already knowing the outcome. The strength displayed by the Talented team far surpassed that of the Misty Cloud Sect team.

"My apologies, referee, but the Misty Cloud Sect team has decided to withdraw from the fight," a beautiful girl with auburn hair and eyes of the same color said with an elegant and beautiful smile.

This girl was none other than Nalan Yanran, a disciple of Yun Yun and the next mistress for the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Are you sure?" The referee was surprised by Nalan Yanran's words, not expecting the strongest sect in the empire to surrender without a fight.

"Indeed," Nalan Yanran nodded. Although she didn't want to surrender, she couldn't disobey her mistress's orders. Moreover, her mistress's words were true; they weren't rivals for Yu Tian and the others, especially after seeing their battles, where it was clear they hadn't used their full strength yet.

"The Misty Cloud Sect team has announced their withdrawal," the referee declared, feeling some regret for not being able to witness the fight, but he fulfilled his duty faithfully. "Thus, the Talented team wins first place in the martial arts competition and will receive one million gold pieces, as well as the description of third-grade pills or a martial art technique of intermediate Spirit rank."

"Why did Sister Yun Yun do this?" Karen asked puzzled, not understanding why Yun Yun instructed her disciples to withdraw without a fight.

"This is to preserve the reputation of the Misty Cloud Sect. By not fighting, they can come up with many excuses for their withdrawal, and no one will dare say anything. But if they fought and were defeated without being able to resist, they would become a laughingstock and would be looked down upon forever," Yu Tian explained calmly, understanding Yun Yun's thinking. Although it involved some risks, it was the best way to preserve the Misty Cloud Sect's reputation.

"...," Zuhqing didn't say anything, but she had reached the same conclusion as Yu Tian.

After Yu Tian helped Yun Yun change her fighting style, Yun Yun had a deep understanding of his strength. She knew there was no hope of winning and chose this method, which could be said to be the best course of action in this situation from the perspective of the leader of the Misty Cloud Sect.

"What a waste of time and money," murmured one of the audience in a low voice, displeased with how the tournament ended after paying many gold coins to see an exciting fight. However, he didn't dare speak loudly, fearing that his words might anger the Misty Cloud Sect.

Not only him, but many others murmured under their breaths about the ridiculous way the tournament ended, but no one dared to speak up loudly for fear of the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Tomorrow, the awards ceremony will be held at the same time under the supervision of the imperial family," the referee announced, as the imperial family was the general host of this tournament, and award distribution was their responsibility, even if they were in third place this year.

[Congratulations on completing the mission and gaining 25 attribute points, Flame Mantra, random dragon bloodline, SP: 300K.]

[Congratulations on obtaining the Golden Dragon King Bloodline.]

"Does the host want to merge with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline now?"

[Yes/No]

"...," Yu Tian stared at the system notifications, but he ignored the last notification, as it wasn't the right time to merge with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline now. It would be better to do this in the ATG World under Yu Yi's protection.

As for the SP, which had reached a million, he had already decided what to do with it.

"System, will purchasing the Woeful Poison Body grant me immunity against the Sky Poison Pearl poison?" Yu Tian asked, as this was what he cared about most, since the Sky Poison Pearl poison was extremely dangerous, and frankly, Yu Tian didn't have confidence to face it.

[No, the regular Woeful Poison Body cannot grant the host immunity against the Sky Poison Pearl poison, but if the host desires, they can purchase a modified version of the Woeful Poison Body, which allows the host to gain immunity against all poisons in the multiverse, priced at 500K SP.]

"...," Yu Tian stared at the window showing the modified Woeful Poison Body and didn't hesitate to buy it, as it would grant him immunity against all poisons in the multiverse.

After purchasing the Woeful Poison Body, Yu Tian felt a cold sensation coursing through his body, as well as a feeling that he could transform his Profound Strength into poison just by thinking about it.

But from the information he obtained, he had to consume a little poison to be able to easily change his Profound Strength into it.

"This is good," Yu Tian nodded, feeling relieved now, as he would be lying if he wasn't afraid of the Sky Poison Pearl poison, which had tortured an entire realm, but now he could feel some relief. "Now it's time to get a growth-type weapon."

Although Yu Tian was thinking about forming a contract with You'er and obtaining her as his weapon, he decided to postpone this for now, as he didn't have the ability to go down the Cloud's End Cliff at the moment, not to mention he had no guarantee that You'er would agree to sign a contract with him. Therefore, the best option for now was to get a growth-type weapon from the system.

[System recommends the host to purchase a Soul Weapon, as it is the best type of growth-type weapons, and there are weapons that possess their own consciousness, providing the host with a tremendous boost in power.]

"I see...," murmured Yu Tian, seriously considering the system's advice. "If the system presents me with the best Soul Weapon, I can purchase it with my current points."

[The best Soul Weapon that the host can purchase with their current points is the Empyrean Overlord.]

[However, the host should be cautious, as there is a possibility of rejection by the weapon, since the Empyrean Overlord already possesses its own consciousness, although it is currently dormant.]

"...," Yu Tian muttered, falling into deep thought, as it wasn't easy to have 500K SP, but he wasn't the type to back down from a challenge, as he had already decided to obtain the Empyrean Overlord. "It doesn't matter, system, present it to me, as I will make it submit to me no matter what."

Yu Tian's eyes shone with determination, as he was determined to tame the Empyrean Overlord no matter what happened, as he was fascinated by the weapon just from hearing its name.

[Congratulations, the Empyrean Overlord has been purchased, and 500K SP has been deducted.]

[To sign a spiritual contract with the Empyrean Overlord, the host should feed it some of their blood mixed with their Soul force to form a spiritual contract, but the host should know that there is a possibility of rejection by the weapon's consciousness.]

"It doesn't matter, as even if I'm rejected, I will continue to try until it acknowledges me as its master," Yu Tian said firmly, staring at the beautiful yet fierce-looking sword.

Without hesitation, Yu Tian bit the tip of his finger, causing

 bright red blood mixed with his Soul force to flow, and began pouring it onto the Empyrean Overlord.

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