Receiving this Heaven Rank relic was naturally a pleasant surprise for Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the Heaven Rank relic. He was well aware of its value. If used properly, it could absolutely play a tremendous role.
Its function wasn't limited to helping him break through to the Seventh Level of Heaven Rank in a short time—it could also make his push toward the Eighth Level, and even the Ninth Level, far easier and twice as effective.
After all, this Heaven Rank relic was refined from the life essence of a peak Ninth Level Heaven Rank powerhouse.
"Senior, this disciple will shamelessly accept the Heaven Rank relic. Many thanks for your generosity."
"I already said this is repaying the favor you're owed. Moreover, I believe you won't waste this Heaven Rank relic. Of all the young people I know, none is more worthy of it than you." Divine Venerable Jaya waved his hand dismissively.
"I hear you've been collecting Ling Shi lately?" Divine Venerable Jaya said, flicking a Storage Ring over to him. "Consider this my modest contribution. It's not a great deal, but perhaps it can help."
Jiang Chen caught it and opened it. Inside the Storage Ring, densely packed, were Ling Shi of extremely high grade.
Jiang Chen was overjoyed. These Ling Shi reserves could cover another ten percent of the Myriad Heavens Spirit-Locking Divine Formation's requirements.
With this, another portion of the Ling Shi reserves Jiang Chen needed had been secured. Combined with everything he already had on hand, roughly eighty to eighty-five percent was now covered. Another twenty percent would be more than enough.
Jiang Chen naturally wouldn't prepare only the exact amount of Ling Shi needed—he always kept a surplus for unforeseen circumstances.
"Your contribution is truly magnificent, Divine Venerable. This disciple is endlessly grateful."
"Ha ha, no need for gratitude. Given your sense of responsibility, a small contribution on my part is only fitting."
Divine Venerable Jaya smiled casually, then suddenly slapped his forehead and laughed: "I just remembered something. I've heard that by your side, there are two True Spirit Guardians—a Vermilion Bird and a True Dragon?"
This was no longer a secret to many people on Myriad Abyss Island. In front of Divine Venerable Jaya, there was no way Jiang Chen could hide it.
He didn't try to conceal it and nodded.
"The bloodlines of the Four Great Divine Beasts of antiquity are the most ancient bloodlines, said to be the most supreme in all the Myriad Heavens. That such bloodlines exist on the Divine Abyss Continent is truly inconceivable. Would I be too bold to ask for two drops of essence from these True Spirit bloodlines?"
Jiang Chen did indeed possess essence of the True Dragon and Vermilion Bird bloodlines. But not much.
Still, with Divine Venerable Jaya making the request, he had no reason to refuse.
He produced two drops: "This bloodline essence is extremely rare. But since you've asked, Senior, of course I'll provide it."
The man had given him so many valuable things—reciprocity demanded it.
"Ha ha, then I'll accept without further pretense. Rest assured, I won't take advantage of you. I'll consider these two drops of bloodline essence as a favor owed. Whenever you need that favor in the future, just ask this old man for it!" Having obtained two drops of True Spirit bloodline essence, Divine Venerable Jaya was clearly in high spirits.
Jiang Chen smiled and gave a slight nod, saying nothing more.
...
Over the following days, Jiang Chen stayed on the island, keeping Huang'er company. Huang'er needed to wait several days for her parents to emerge from seclusion.
Naturally, Jiang Chen intended to spend those days with her.
He didn't idle around, either—he began attempting to refine the Heaven Rank relic.