nycdaug Chapter 11: Clone!
Chapter 11: Clone!
"My lord, here is the Nine-Headed Celestial Phoenix you requested." Venerable Tianxing handed over a nearly dead, imprisoned, Heng-level Nine-Headed Celestial Phoenix.
"You've been searching for nearly 1500 years (primordial universe time), thank you for your hard work," Gao Ya said, tossing out a top-tier treasure set: "This is a reward for you."
Venerable Tianxing's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils reflecting the outline of a set of armor composed of a top-tier treasure spear, a top-tier treasure armor, top-tier treasure boots, a top-tier treasure of the Wind Law Domain, and a top-tier treasure of the Sealing category. Every trace of aura emanating from it made him tremble.
It's actually a top-tier treasure set!
Judging from this aura, it should have reached the top-grade level!
This set alone requires at least 7 or 8 treasure points in the clan's treasure vault!
It's comparable to a high-grade treasured battle sword!
"This...Sir, this is too precious, I can't accept it."
Among the high-ranking beings in the universe, very few possess a supreme treasure; most use top-tier heavy treasures. He, for example, only possesses a top-tier heavy treasure spear and two ordinary heavy treasures.
Among the high-ranking Venerables, only a small fraction can use the complete set of treasures; in his memory, no one else possesses such a complete set.
"Take it, I have plenty more," Gao Ya said casually, as if it were something very ordinary.
"Thank you, sir!" Venerable Tianxing accepted the gift with both hands, bowing at a right angle.
"Also, I need a lot of treasures to enhance my soul strength, the more the better. Spread the word that I'm willing to exchange them for valuable items."
"Yes, sir."
"Step down."
"Your subordinate takes his leave."
Gao Ya brought the Nine-Headed Heavenly Phoenix into the cultivation room and handed it over to his pre-prepared cosmic-level soul avatar.
"Possession begins"
"Yes"
It was no difficult for a cosmic-level soul entity to possess a dying, eternal-level nine-headed celestial phoenix; the possession was successful in less than two seconds.
In an instant, Gao Ya discovered a crystal-clear gemstone within his body, establishing a connection with the soul clone he had possessed.
"As long as the Soul Crystal is indestructible, the soul will live forever."
Somewhat similar to the Golden Horned Beast's primordial core, as long as the soul crystal remains intact, even if it or its clone is destroyed, it can be reborn.
"The Nine-Headed Celestial Phoenix can also spawn three clones, plus my main body, making a total of five clones. Unless enslaved by a soul, it's difficult for them to die!" Gao Ya exclaimed.
The Nine-Headed Celestial Phoenix possesses three innate secret techniques: the Clone Technique, the Spatial Lockdown Technique—Celestial Domain, and the Teleportation Technique—Splitting Body.
Gao Ya chuckled as he received the Nine-Headed Heavenly Phoenix's inheritance information through the Soul Crystal. This Nine-Headed Heavenly Phoenix truly lived up to its reputation as a master of escape; its talent was entirely focused on running away.
But it doesn't matter, he has already chosen a mate for the Nine-Headed Heavenly Phoenix clone.
Main battle clone
Rock-type life forms, Rock Giants, with a genetic level 9000 times higher than life forms, possessing a divine body spanning tens of millions of kilometers.
Innate Secret Techniques: Spatial Suppression, Energy Concentration, Absolute Defense
Divine Power Supply Clone
The Ancestral Sea of the Nine Netherworlds, with a life gene level no less than 8000 times higher, is an excellent source of energy.
As for the third clone, Gao Ya chose a spacetime worm with a life gene level 5600 times higher, which was naturally compatible with the laws of spacetime.
Innate Arcane Arts: Time-Space Lockdown Arcane Art - Time-Space Domain, Group Teleportation Arcane Art - Time-Space Overlap, Attack Arcane Art - Time-Space Mirror
With the addition of these three clones to the Nine-Headed Celestial Phoenix clone, its combat power, control, endurance, and escape capabilities are basically maxed out.
Aside from the seawater of the Nine Nether Sea and the Ancestral Sea, which he didn't possess, the remains of the other two bodies were found in the treasure vault of the Virtual Universe Company.
All he needs to do is figure out how to get a single drop of water from the Ancestral Sea of the Nine Netherworlds.
"Hmm?" An email suddenly appeared in my inbox.
Virtual Universe
Gao Ya arrived at the Chaos Temple
"Greetings, City Lord"
The Chaos City Lord on the throne asked, "Did you craft the top-tier set of equipment that Venerable Celestial Star obtained?"
"Yes"
What is your success rate in crafting top-tier magical artifacts?
"hundred percent"
The Lord of Chaos City jumped to his feet: "Really!"
Even the most skilled weapon refiners, trained with great effort by the company, only have a 60% to 70% success rate. Only the number one weapon refiner in the primordial universe, the God of Crafts, and his disciples can achieve a success rate of over 70%.
Even the master craftsman himself wouldn't dare say he could succeed every time.
Gao Ya nodded, his expression unchanged.
"Our company would like to ask for your help in refining weapons," the Chaos City Lord stated his purpose.
"No problem. For a common treasure, I need three sets of materials; for a top-tier treasure, I need five sets of materials. Half of those materials can be exchanged for treasures that enhance soul strength."
The Chaos City Lord's lips twitched, and he reminded him, "The weapon-refining techniques you've learned, as well as the materials and treasures you bought on credit from the company, are all quite valuable."
Gao Ya snapped his fingers: "The conditions remain the same. For every treasure I refine, I will give the company one more. I will also deduct double the amount of goods I have on credit."
"In addition, I also want the company's supreme weapon-refining inheritance; as for the materials, I'll leave that to the company."
"Are you confident you can forge a supreme treasure?" the Chaos City Lord asked, even more excited than before.
Gao Ya poured cold water on him
"Not sure"
"So we should learn from it."
"Oh," the Chaos City Lord coughed, "Alright, you can get credit from these companies."
"Um, is there anything else?" Gao Ya asked.
"There is indeed one more thing. Could you help train the company's top-tier weapon refiners? The cost can be deducted from the fee." The Chaos City Lord suddenly remembered this matter.
"Yes," Gao Ya replied.
His golden touch doesn't restrict his freedom to take on apprentices; he even plans to take Zachley as his personal disciple and train him.
It's just that if you don't accept disciples according to the cheat system's requirements, you can't copy their attributes.
"Okay, I'll have them contact you, and you can schedule a time to guide them."
"Yes"
Gao Ya bowed slightly, disappeared on the spot, and exited the virtual universe.
To his surprise, the Virtual Universe Company spread the news of his ability to forge powerful artifacts throughout the human race that very day, and invited cultivators in need to seek his help in crafting weapons.
Before long, he received dozens of emails inquiring about his fees for weapon crafting; several of them were from his subordinates.
Gao Ya glanced at the mountain of inventory piled up in his World Ring, thought for a moment, and then summoned all his subordinates to Chaos City.
"Greetings, Your Excellency," the twelve men said respectfully.
Gao Ya got straight to the point: "I want to open a weapon-refining company at the company headquarters, which will mainly consist of two parts: one is an auction house, which will mainly auction weapons of the level of great treasures and above."
"The other part is responsible for connecting with clients who have custom-made weapons needs."
Both sections need someone to lead them; would you be willing to join?
"We are willing!"
"Very good, you can take these." Gao Ya waved his hand, and twelve sets of precious treasure sets fell into their hands.
Each Venerable One receives a top-tier treasure set, while each Immortal King receives a regular treasure set.
"Thank you, Your Excellency!" the twelve men exclaimed, their eyes filled with adoration as they looked at Gao Ya, like servants.
The Celestial Venerable, who already had a top-tier treasure set, was numb to it all. When did sets become as common as cabbages, with everyone wanting another one?
"As long as you do your best for me, you will all be richly rewarded."
"I'm leaving the affairs of the weapon-refining company to you, especially the auction house. Besides weapons, we'll also need some other treasures, so you need to prepare them carefully."
"Yes, sir."
Gao Ya tapped the armrest of the seat; now, these remaining stock should be sold.