C20 Weapon Division

"Ling Han, I need to tell you that someone was watching you from the depths of Lunar Crest Keep, and they even detected my presence!" Zhou continued, "Their cultivation must be at least at the eighth level of astral force to have noticed me. Even after I sensed their gaze on you and used a secret technique to conceal myself in the deepest recesses of space, I was still discovered."

"Could it be the Tower Master?" Ling Han speculated, "Given the positive connection between Faang Yi and me, I would think the Tower Master wouldn't intend to harm me."

"Who can say for sure?" Zhou remarked, "You must understand that human intentions are unpredictable. Remember Wang Ji? He was nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing. The emergence of a Heavenly Weapon could unleash untold chaos and bloodshed."

"Hmm?" Ling Han, not fully grasping the concept of a Heavenly Weapon, was puzzled by Zhou's reference to 'chaos and bloodshed.'

"Every weapon is classified by its level, much like cultivators have their own realms," Ling Han explained with patience, "The most basic is the Mortal Weapon, which mortals use for self-defense, like the swords, bows, and arrows found in secular nations."

"Beyond the Mortal Weapon is the Weapon Armor, which can be forged from a Mortal Weapon or by someone at the first level of astral force," Zhou elaborated, "Weapon Armor can restrain mortals and those at the lower levels of Awakening. You've seen how formidable some mortal swordsmen can be; their treasured blades are often Weapon Armors."

Ling Han's understanding deepened with Zhou's explanation, as he recalled sensing Earth and discovering several extraordinary heroes whose swords could slice through iron as if it were mud.

"And what's beyond Weapon Armor?" Ling Han inquired with keen interest, as he had outgrown the need for such weapons and was in search of something far more powerful.

"Above that is the Offensive Weapon. The Scarlet Moon Whip that Faang Yi wielded is a premium example within the Offensive Weapons category, nearly reaching the pinnacle of its class," Zhou explained, "Regardless of whether it's Weapon Armor or an Offensive Weapon, they are categorized into various grades: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade."

"Each offensive weapon is crafted by someone who has reached at least the third or fourth level of astral force, having slain a demon and used its body in combination with their own astral force. It takes a considerable amount of time to refine," Zhou explained. "Take the Scarlet Moon Whip in Faang Yi's possession, for example. It requires a person at the fifth level of astral force nearly a month of refining with astral force fire to complete it."

"Beyond offensive weapons are spiritual weapons! It's within spiritual weapons that spiritual bodies are born, and low-grade spiritual weapons typically lack a weapon spirit," Zhou continued. "Only at least a middle-grade weapon can develop its own unique characteristics and produce an intelligent spiritual body."

"Zhou, does that mean you're a spiritual body that was nurtured within the Heavenly Book?" Ling Han inquired, struck by a sudden thought.

"No, I existed from the moment the Heavenly Book was created. I accompanied its birth, and it came into existence alongside me," Zhou elaborated. "Innate spirits are a trait exclusive to Heavenly Weapons, which are above spiritual weapons."

"I see," Ling Han responded, his brow relaxing as if Zhou had just unlocked the gateway to a new world for him.

"There's more good news, at least for me. After absorbing the strongest system, I've begun to evolve toward becoming a Supreme Weapon," Zhou declared with a hearty laugh. "As the Heavenly Book, I could never become a Supreme Weapon, but your strongest system carries a hint of that Supreme aura."

"I don't recall any trace of a Supreme Weapon's aura in my strongest system," Ling Han admitted, surprised.

Ling Han had been astonished by Zhou and the Heavenly Book's form when they first met. A book as large as a house had folded into the size of a brick and eventually became a speck of dust resting on Ling Han's forehead.

Ling Han was aware that such a feat was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm master. A master at this level could effortlessly crush space, and even manipulate the fate of someone in the astral force realm at will.

Indeed, if a spatial collapse occurred right before your eyes, no matter the strength of your astral force, you would be instantly absorbed and obliterated by the collapsing space, leaving nothing behind.

"The Supreme Weapon is truly unparalleled and embodies a spirit that encompasses the world. Its essence, like that of ordinary weapons, exhibits no magical fluctuations, so naturally, you wouldn't be able to detect it," Zhou explained. "However, through the power of faith, I've managed to sense the presence of the Supreme Weapon. After absorbing it, I truly felt its domineering power, capable of annihilating stars."

Zhou went on, "Even though my current realm is around the Perfection stage of Awakening, I possess the potential to cultivate a Supreme Weapon. No top-tier Heavenly weapon can match my power. Hahaha!"

"I see. Yu, you've really turned a misfortune into a blessing," Ling Han remarked.

Yu had been severely damaged by the disaster he faced. Now that Ling Han had claimed him as his life-bound weapon, the Heavenly Book had also absorbed the strongest system, suddenly possessing the potential to cultivate into a Supreme Weapon.

"Alright, let's set aside the matter of weapons for now and check out the rewards from Lunar Crest Keep. They are certainly very generous this time," Yu said, clearly excited.

The stronger Ling Han became, the faster Yu could regain his strength, and the possibility of truly becoming a Supreme Weapon was not out of reach.

"Okay!" Ling Han agreed, pouring out the contents of the reward box given to him by Faang Yi.

Inside, there were several small bottles containing pills and a radiant jade pendant.

Ling Han examined the pills from the bottles over and over, eager to determine their types and grades.

"Hmm, the rewards from Lunar Crest Keep are indeed substantial," Ling Han commented after a moment. "There's a low-grade offensive weapon, a Profound Yellow Pill to enhance one's realm, and several Crazy Demon Pills for desperate battles."

"That's quite fortunate, considering most of the pirates we faced were mere mortals. The real challenge was just the father and son duo," Yu added objectively.

"Yes. It's a good thing Wang Ji escaped; otherwise, I might not have gotten my hands on this Profound Yellow Pill," Ling Han mused.

Among the pills, those that could elevate one's realm were rare and highly sought after, fetching prices on the market several times higher than those that provided a short-term boost in strength.

Taking out just one Mysterious Yellow Pill would easily suffice to trade for seven or eight Mad Demon Pills.

This was precisely the distribution challenge Ling Han mentioned. With the option of the Mysterious Yellow Pill available, who would opt for something like the Mad Demon Pill?

"Remember, Ling Han, you must avoid recklessly consuming pills that boost your strength rapidly. They not only enhance your power but also poison you," Zhou cautioned Ling Han. "Such pills are part medicine, part poison. Only take them as a last resort, or you'll face numerous side effects later on."