Receiving the empyrean relic was a pleasant surprise. Jiang Chen didn’t make a show out of turning it down as he knew how valuable it was. Used properly, it would be a great boon.

Not only could it push him to seventh level empyrean in a short period of time, it might halve the effort needed to ascend to eighth or even ninth level empyrean.

After all, the relic had been refined with the life essence of a ninth level empyrean expert.

“I hope I’m not too bold for accepting the relic, senior. Thank you for the generous gift.”

“I said it’s to repay your favor,” said Divine Kasyapa, waving a dismissive hand. “This seat also believes that you’ll...