My Master Only Breaks Through on the Edge of Death

"Sorry for the intrusion, but I wish to inquire about the necklace that the fellow over there is wearing. Is it for sale?" asked Xu Fan, pointing to the towering Ziyanzu figure, a Jīngāng Bābǐ.

"Daring you are to covet our Ziyanzu clan's spiritual treasure--" The guardian Golden Immortal of Ziyanzu sneered as though he had just heard the funniest joke.

"Would it suffice if I offer five acquired spiritual treasures in exchange for it? The only item of value on that necklace is the Innate Time Spirit Treasure, which is equivalent to a piece of Mysterious Yellow Jade." Xu Fan asserted calmly.

If he were to acquire the Innate Time Spirit Treasure, he could allow Pu Tao to utilize it for lossless time acceleration specifically for Sect members who are on the verge of breaking into the Golden Immortal Realm.

"Respected fellow, even if you proposed to exchange it for an Innate spiritual treasure, we would refuse. This is our Clan's treasure."

"And that lovely young girl is our Ziyanzu princess, the gem of our tribe. "

"You'd probably have a greater chance of success just snatching than asking to buy it from us." The Ziyanzu Golden Immortal chuckled, with a strong note of confidence in his tone.

The Jīngāng Bābǐ figure curiously watched Xu Fan, seemingly unconcerned about her necklace potentially being snatched.

"Master, the Ziyanzu are a powerful branch of the Human Clan, controlling a whole Immortal World by themselves and boasting a Saint and three Quasi-Saints among their ranks."

"If things turn out the way they usually do, that Ziyanzu girl is likely to be a descendant of one of the Quasi-Saints", Pu Tao informed Xu Fan telepathically.

"An Innate Spirit embryo, along with the friendship and promise of a God Craftsman."

"All of these in exchange for the necklace worn by your cherished princess" said Xu Fan, with a resolute look in his eyes. If he were to miss this opportunity, he could never tell when he might encounter such a treasure next.

"Pu Tao, start analyzing all the data on the Ziyanzu."

"Simulate the consequences of kidnapping the Ziyanzu princess." Xu Fan declared inwardly.

"Oh, and by the way, I can help you refine your Innate Spirit embryo into an Innate Spiritual treasure." Xu Fan said, and a stone knife materialized in his hands.

With the last burst of Mysterious Yellow Qi surged into Xu Fan's body, it elevated him to the level of a Master Refiner, and he promptly squeezed the hidden Immortal Script from within the stone knife.

"It indeed is an Innate Spirit embryo, and you really are a God Craftsman." The three Ziyanzu Golden Immortals were taken aback.

"Keep in mind that I am a God Craftsman capable of refining Innate Spirit embryos into Innate Spiritual treasures."

"An Innate spiritual treasure, plus the alliance of a God Craftsman, all for the necklace worn by the noble princess, or more specifically, for the innate Time Spirit treasure within the necklace." Xu Fan said seriously.

If not necessary, Xu Fan didn't want to resort to acquiring it by force.

The three Ziyanzu Golden Immortals fell silent.

It was right at this moment that an imposing phantom emerged behind the three Golden Immortals, seemingly dominating the entire star field.

The phantom quietly observed Xu Fan, who met its gaze without any fear.

The reason Xu Fan hadn't taken any drastic action was here in front of him. If the Princess was indeed a descendent of the Ziyanzu's Quasi-Saint, she would definitely have something that would summon the big boss of their family in case of threat.

"One innate spiritual treasure, plus an alliance with a God Craftsman, is indeed more than enough to exchange for an Innate time Spirit treasure."

"So, what do you say to this deal? In addition to this, I will agree to one more term. If you provide the embryo, I can help refine another Innate spiritual treasure for you." Xu Fan boldly addressed the colossal phantom figure.

"Not enough, it's still not enough. If I am not mistaken, you should have three Innate spiritual treasure embryos on you."

"I want all these." The enormous phantom declared.

"That's too much. That Innate Time Spirit treasure is only worth this much."

Xu Fan's mind began to race, wondering what he should do if the Quasi-Saint's shadow becomes enraged. Would he have to resort to using his dear friend's last reserve?

Such a thought brought forth a sudden realization.

Once he acquired the Innate Time Spirit treasure, he could immediately proceed to break into the Golden Immortal realm.

Once he became a Golden Immortal, why would he still fear a Quasi-Saint?

As the saying goes, once one path is clear, all pathways will eventually open.

"So, the honorable Ziyanzu Quasi-Saint is such a greedy being."

A mere Innate Time Spirit treasure, still an embryo at that, and you dare to charge me three Innate Spiritual treasures for it, I admire you. "

"The hearts of your Ziyanzu have grown black indeed. "

Once his train of thought was straightened out, Xu Fan commenced his barrage of scorn.

"If you refuse to trade, so be it. Let's go, Xiao Xuan."

Then, all of a sudden, the Ziyanzu Golden Immortals and their celestial boat were wrapped in a tremendous spatial force and were shifted elsewhere.

"Snap!"

Xu Fan felt like his heart was about to break.

You're a Quasi-Saint, at least prompt some action after I goaded you.

I, a mere Golden Immortal specialized in refining, am surely not a match for you.

As long as you made a move, those three Innate Spiritual treasures would have been yours.

But why didn't you make a move, you Ziyanzu Quasi-Saint!

Xu Fan remained suspended in the void, lost in thought before slowly coming back to his senses.

"It's gone. Everything is gone~" Xu Fan said, his heart aching.

It felt as though destiny had played a cruel joke on him, flaunting the thing he desperately needed and craved before snatching it away right before his eyes. How could anyone bear this?

For an instant, Xu Fan contemplated plundering the Innate Time Spirit treasure back, even if it meant using the last of his good friend's reserves.

But the moment this idea surfaced, an icy cold chill, akin to a waterfall, descended from the top of Xu Fan's head.

Xu Fan's heart, along with his entire being, turned cold.

"Interesting. Truly interesting." Xu Fan said, shifting his consciousness to his Spirit Space.

A dormant Heart Demon seed was slowly solidifying and maturing in his Spirit Space right then.

"Indeed worthy of being an Extraterritorial Demon of Daluo Level. I was just one step away from succumbing." Xu Fan admitted, shuddering at the close call.

While he was negotiating with the three Ziyanzu Golden Immortal, that was the moment when Xu Fan's desire was at its peak.

At that moment, Xu Fan's desire peaked, and he felt like he would slaughter the entire Resource clan just to attain that Innate Time Spirit treasure.

"Master, what happened?" Xu Yuexian, who had been standing by Xu Fan, was stunned and asked him in a panic.

She had never seen her master in such a state before.

Greed and desire emanated from him, coupled with an aura of domination and possession, which instilled a certain fear in Xu Yuexian.

"Nothing, just a burst of Heart Demon." Xu Fan waved dismissively, reverting to his usual apathetic aura.

Meanwhile, in a strange star field, the previous three Ziyanzu Golden Immortals wore faces filled with confusion and uncertainty.

"My dad actually let that Human Craftsman go!" The Jīngāng Bābǐ couldn't believe what had just happened.

She knew her dad well. From the moment where her dad appeared, she was certain he had sentenced the Human Craftsman to death.

A specific Acquired Spiritual Treasure used exclusively for communication emerged in the hands of the Jīngāng Bābǐ.

Before she could even send a message, she received one from her Quasi-Saint father.

"That was a close call, had I been a second late, it could have led to the extermination of our whole clan."