The Breakthrough Jade, one of the two legendary artifacts of the Tool Sect.
Currently, there are only five items in the inner realm that can be called legendary artifacts. Three are heirlooms passed down through generations of sects: the Ethereal Bell of the Misty Immortal Palace, the Demon Exorcising Sword of the Heavenly Master Dao, and the Twin Swords of Purple and Green from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect.
The Tool Sect originally had no legendary artifacts—or more accurately, their artifacts were destroyed a thousand years ago.
It wasn't until two hundred years ago that someone from the Tool Sect finally succeeded in forging a legendary artifact.
The Tribulation Mirror.
That event marked the rise of the Tool Sect.
A century ago, the current Sect Master of the Tool Sect emerged, forging the Breakthrough Jade.
The Tool Sect then became the sect with the most legendary artifacts among the major powers.
Generally, legendary artifacts are kept within the sect for emergencies. It was unexpected that Qi Tian would carry the Breakthrough Jade with him.
"Idiot, look again." Hearing his junior brother's voice, Qi Tian shook his head, pointing at the Breakthrough Jade that had already flown into the air. "This is not Master's Breakthrough Jade. This is the capital Master promised me for my journey down the mountain."
Although they were far apart, Zhong Qi observed more carefully and discovered the issue. "This is indeed not Master's Breakthrough Jade. Although it looks similar, the difference in spiritual energy is immense. That is a legendary artifact, while this jade pendant is, at most, an upper-grade extraordinary item."
"Junior Brother Nine has a solid foundation, unlike you two. Don't think about slacking off in this Northern Frontier. Improve your physical strength well, and then return to diligently study the 'Hundred Refinements Divine Mechanism.' I will test you when I return," Qi Tian said, pointing at the Liao brothers.
Protected by the jade pendant, he had now exited the demon-sealing formation set up by the ten disciples of the Heavenly Master Dao and was also beyond the range of the Golden Light Incantation.
At this moment, the extraordinary-grade "Breakthrough Jade" above his head developed several cracks before shattering into countless fragments that fell to the ground.
"What a pity, it was just a replica," Qi Tian said with a touch of regret as he looked at the fragments.
"I knew it. Master would never give it to Senior Brother. Master treats us brothers the best; neither of us has one, so how could Senior Brother have it?" Seeing the jade shatter, Liao Yun Xi breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that it was the real Breakthrough Jade, which would have meant no hope for them in the future.
"..."
Zhong Qi glanced at the two brothers. No wonder Senior Brother had to sneak away from the sect back then.
If he hadn't left, these two fellows would have surely driven him to qi deviation from sheer frustration.
Speaking of which, Master hadn't appeared for quite some time. Usually, only the Transmission Elder would appear to teach all the disciples. Could it be that he was also trying to avoid these two brothers?
The next second, Zhong Qi's face showed a look of panic. "It's over! Senior Brother's protective magical treasure is broken! Now, those people from the Heavenly Master Dao can continue to attack him!"
"Yes!"
Liao Yun Qing nodded in agreement. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Ninth Senior Brother, should we go help Senior Brother?"
His question stumped Zhong Qi.
He really wanted to help, but the cultivation of those Heavenly Master Dao members was formidable, and besides...
All the treasures they carried were still trapped within the Heavenly Master Dao's Golden Light Incantation! Help? Would they just cause more trouble?
As if to confirm Zhong Qi's thoughts, Daoist Chen's whisk moved.