Elena's POV:
Everything was ready to head to the cult, from the main story she would use to lead the conversation, to the donations for those cult members who "need resources" for their cultivation.
As for emergency plans in case the story or donations don't work, she got Illios to give her permission to share the Phoenix Aura technique from the Imperial Ode, to secure at least two or three people for their mission.
She also got all kinds of amazing herbs from Illios' inventory, such as:
[Name: Moon Flower - Heaven Grade
Physical Description: The Moon Flower is a spiritual herb with soft, rounded leaves of an intense dark green color. Its stem is thin and flexible, with small branches that extend from the base to the top. In the center of the plant, there is a flower with white petals and a soft silver tone, which only blooms during full moon nights. The flower has a sweet and relaxing aroma that fills the air around it.
Benefits:
Improved mental clarity: The Moon Flower is a spiritual herb that has a calming and relaxing Yin energy. By properly cultivating and consuming it, one can improve mental clarity, concentration, and the ability to focus on a task.
Increased spiritual strength: It is believed that the Moon Flower has the power to strengthen a person's spiritual energy.]
"No doubt, no sane person would reject this spiritual herb," I thought.
You should know that, just like in the rankings of immortal exercises, herbs also have their own classification and coincidentally share ranks with exercises and weapons, making it easier to deduce their value.
"Although its name is quite simple, its effect is real," I said as I scanned its effects.
Mental clarity allows you to cultivate with greater focus, as with greater mental clarity, your senses are more focused on your affairs, in this case, cultivation. What is the result? Your rate of absorption of spiritual energy will be much higher, and that's including the fact that this herb is of heavenly grade.
Even a person with the Earthly Emperor rank would focus at maximum on obtaining this herb, so I'm sure some elder of the sect with problems in their cultivation level will make a deal with me. As for its other effect, it goes without saying that the stronger or denser your spiritual energy is, the more power your attacks will contain.
As for my greatest treasure contained in the storage ring that I will use, it is:
[Name: Aurora Crystal - Semi-Elemental Rank
Description: The Aurora Crystal is a one-handed sword with a straight and sharp blade, forged from a rare and ancient magical mineral. The sword blade is a crystal-clear color with blue hues and adorned with delicate silver lines that resemble ice crystals. The hilt is made of a silver metal that reflects light and is covered with a soft, warm, dark blue fabric that feels like velvet to the touch.
Ice Attribute: The Aurora Crystal is a mystical sword that has the ice attribute. By wielding the sword, its bearer can summon the intense cold that emanates from the blade to freeze their enemies or reduce their movement speed. The blade is also capable of cutting through metal and stone with ease, thanks to its sharp crystalline blade that has unusual hardness. In addition, the Aurora Crystal has the ability to restore itself and heal its own blade with crystalline ice, making it an almost indestructible sword.]
This beautiful sword, which possesses the semi-elemental rank and has the potential to grow, is currently my greatest treasure in the storage ring.
Although "elemental rank" may sound like a lower or intermediate level in some worlds or video games, here in the immortal world, the elemental rank is quite powerful as you can control or summon elements without needing an aptitude for them.
In the case of the Crystal of Aurora, you can use the ice element without needing aptitude, and what's even more valuable is that the higher your spiritual power, the greater the effect the sword will have when you use its functions.
If you add Phoenix Qi to this sword, you can freeze your enemy to death if they're too careless. This sword also works with people who possess other constitutions or bloodlines oriented towards ice or Yin.
To give you an idea, this weapon could easily become the flagship weapon of sects with Yin orientations. Additionally, this beautiful sword has a value of 650,000 universal points. Keep in mind that as Elizabeth's mother, I received a total of 400,000 points, half of which were gifted to me due to her monstrous potential.
"Someone will definitely take the bait with this sword." I was so convinced that I even thought of my lines for my next niece and being a good aunt.
As for why I'm not envious of this sword...
[ Name: Glacial Phoenix Blade - Celestial Rank
Description: The Glacial Phoenix Blade is a magnificent two-handed sword with a majestic appearance. The curved blade of the sword is made of a dense, dark metal that has an iridescent sheen in the light. The sword's handle is made of a translucent material that resembles ice, and is adorned with an intricate design of phoenix feathers carved in relief.
Ice attribute: The Glacial Phoenix Blade has an ice attribute that resembles the spirit of the phoenix, symbolizing resurrection and renewal. When used in combat, the sword emits an intense cold that is capable of instantly freezing its enemies. Additionally, when the Glacial Phoenix Blade injures an enemy, the phoenix's ice energy is released and spreads throughout their body, causing a great deal of additional damage.
Phoenix theme/For Phoenix Clan members only: The Glacial Phoenix Blade is adorned with an intricate design of phoenix feathers. When used in combat, the sword's blade appears to ignite in blue flames reminiscent of the phoenix's fire, but are actually ice crystals that form around the blade. The Glacial Phoenix Blade also has the ability to restore itself and heal its own blade with crystalline ice, making it an almost indestructible sword. ]
"Oh, my beautiful baby," I said as I held a dark blue sword and rubbed it against my cheek.
Illios, being a responsible person, wouldn't allow his daughter and the mother of his child to go to a faraway place (8 hours from the mansion to the sect) without protection, so he gave Elizabeth and me very powerful weapons.
Although I don't know exactly what effect or how Elizabeth's sword looks because the brat wouldn't show it to me, the truth is I'm very satisfied with this beauty, worth 15,000,000 u/ps.
Anyone would wonder: Can't you threaten everyone with that incredibly powerful sword and accomplish the mission?
The answer to that is simple. It's of no use to have a super powerful phone if you don't have an equal or superior battery to sustain it. So even I, who possess things as OP as the Star Demon Body or noble bloodlines, still can't release even 15% of its true strength. That's why I must be wise when using it.
Although a person other than me wouldn't be able to use even 5% since it's very demanding, so I must thank my dear Illios for giving me such a good gift.
"Master, everything is ready for our departure," said the ever-reliable Alysaa.
"Well, tell Elizabeth we're leaving," I replied and headed to the mansion's door.
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"Be careful and you know that if something bad happens, you must take out the sword and run towards my direction," Illios told to Elizabeth before leaving.
"No problem, Dad. I'm a very strong dragon, so those who dare to bother me will be the ones who run away," she confidently replied.
In front of the mansion was a large carriage pulled by six horses, surrounded by two smaller carriages that would serve as escorts. I had hired them to pretend that we had resources and make the story we would tell at the sect more believable.
"Take care of yourself and take care of Elizabeth more, Elena," Illios told me with a slightly worried expression.
"No problem, Oni-chan. This will be very easy. Didn't I tell you to leave these things like conspiracies or deceptive requests to me?" I responded mockingly.
"Haaa, just don't cause a war or something, okay? We still have to attend that stupid convention," Illios responded to me with a annoyed expression.
"No problem. In fact, I think I can get us integrated as participants," I said and quickly headed to the carriage to leave.
"Wait, what did you say?" I heard Illios' confused voice behind me, but I wasn't going to stop. Finally, I boarded the carriage and gave the order to march.
As we moved forward, little Elizabeth waved goodbye. And finally, we headed towards the Ice Phoenix sect.