Eternal Thief

Chapter 1112  Mortal Ascension Heaven (2)

It took Ace some time to digest all this new information, and he was fascinated by it.

"So, what kind of earth spirit beast vein do you think this one is, and are we at the source of this vein?" Ace questioned, as he was really starting to miss the system.

After all, he might be able to directly absorb this entire earth spirit vein and make his cultivation much easier, just like in the Mortal Sky Heaven.

"No, this is not the vein heart of this vein but a branch. If my guess is correct, then the vein heart would be quite far from this place. But since this vein could generate Spirit Nectar, I suggest you be careful and not go after the vein heart." Avos solemnly advised.

"Oh? Why is that? Is there some danger I should be aware of?" Ace asked with narrowed eyes, finding this quite strange.

"The spirit beast vein should be no danger to you, but this type of beast vein is normally occupied by a third-grade or even a second-grade sect, and they guard it with everything they have. A spirit vein is like a sect's lifeblood and the very foundation of its heritage, and it can bring good fortune to a sect and make it rise.

"However, since it's not occupied by aforementioned sects, it might be claimed by a powerful entity that could deter such sects from converting it. Such entities would only care about cultivating in the vein heart and normally ignore others as long as they won't disturb them.

"The chances of this spirit beast vein being unoccupied are almost zero, especially if we consider magic beasts of law state. They had powerful senses that allowed them to sense natural treasures, especially a beast vein of this magnitude and a magic beast that this vein could attract and protect. They should at least be an Ascension Grand General or even an Ascension Master.

"Moreover, since the master found this untouched pond of spirit nectar, we can safely assume that this beast vein wasn't touched for a very long time, and if we end up provoking something, the risk is simply not worth our lives." Avos sternly expressed its conjecture.

Ace took a deep, sharp breath. He could understand where Avos was coming from, and he wasn't foolish enough to provoke an Ascension Grand General when he didn't even have all of his abilities. Not to mention that Moira was also indisposed at this moment. So, he decided to follow Avos's advice and not go any further. Even if he had Cyrus, the risk was simply not worth it. Not to mention, even if there was a chance of this beast vein being unoccupied, he couldn't use it.

"Alright, I'll remember your warning." Ace nodded before he asked, "So, is this spirit nectar useful for your recovery?"

"Yes, master. It should be able to help him recover up to upper ascension grade-1!" Avos stated with a hint of anticipation.

"Well, go ahead then, but you can only take half of it since the other half belonged to my little glutton over there. If you take it all, he'll throw a tantrum, and we don't want that." Ace quickly agreed that Avos's recovery would be hugely beneficial for him and another assurance that could protect his life. But he didn't forget about Cyrus as well since he was the one who found it.

"I'll keep that in mind. Please let me out." Avos didn't mind. In fact, Avos felt Ace was too good to his own people, as he didn't even keep anything for himself. How noble.

Ace didn't ask any further questions despite having many, but he knew he couldn't waste more time in this place, especially after hearing that there might be some kind of powerful entity sleeping somewhere. He would let the humans of the five grand sects deal with it.

He was pretty sure that they might not have access to the information that Avos had, that they wouldn't be mining in this place for so many years, or that they were simply too greedy.

Furthermore, Ace also found it quite strange that if an earth-grade spirit beast vein was so important for a sect's rise, then why didn't they just take it and build their sects here instead of just building a city?

The reason might have something to do with the five sects finding out about this place together, so they can't get to an agreement of letting just one of them keep it. But there was still a chance they knew they wouldn't be able to take over the Calamity Beast Mountain Range. So, they were only doing the mining until that can, and once they hit an iron wall, they would simply abandon the Sect Alliance City while remaining safe in their own territories.

Then there was the part about the Calamity Beast Mountain Range being connected to all five grand sects' territories, and this being some kind of dangerous area that they wouldn't dare conquer before. They were just taking a risk by mining the spirit stones at the edge of the Calamity Beast Mountain Range.

After all, Avos just said this place was just a branch of the entire earth spirit beast vein. That's all the more reason for him not to go any further, especially in his current state.

Right now, he is content about finding this place, and he can always come back in the future when he doesn't have to fear for his life and take this vein heart for himself.

The next moment, Avos appeared in his hand as its ocean blade was still filled with cracks and instantly, Avos flew off from Ace's and directly dived into the spirit nectar pond.

"Oh, it's that broken toy I've been using as a decoration in the nest (thief's space)!" Cyrus exclaimed as he was backed after refining all the spirit stones. Now, the cavern was filled with shining beads.

"That's not a toy; it's Avos, and it is my sword. So, remember to behave and don't bully it much. It's alive, just like us." Ace retorted with a wry smile, not knowing what to do with the little guy's antics.

"Oh, can I have a sword that can move around? I can play with it, and it seems quite fun!" Cyrus demanded with anticipation.

"Swords are not for plying. Find one on your own if you want one." Ace shook his head and completely gave up on correcting him.

"I will!" Cyrus confidently replied. The little guy now had a new goal: finding a sword that he could play with.

At this moment, the spirit nectar pond suddenly glows brightly, and then it starts to sink down little by little as the spirit nectar is absorbed at a ridiculous speed.

Ace's eyes shimmered with elation because he could feel from his connection with Avos that he was getting stronger.

When the pond sank four meters, it finally stopped. An ocean-blue streak shot out from the pond and landed in Ace's hand, revealing the sharp, cold sword. The cracks on its pristine blade were now completely gone, and it appeared as if it had just come out of a forge.

"Thank you for bestowing me the spirit nectar master; now I can be more useful!" Avos's heavy voice rang with a hint of ecstasy, and he was really grateful to Ace.

"Avos, I'm Cyrus, and I'm big bro's best little brother. You have to play with me!" Cyrus suddenly chimed in before Ace could reply, and his voice was filled with anticipation as he looked at the shining Avos.

Avos was speechless and didn't know how to react since this Cyrus appeared quite… unique.

Ace gently flicked on the little guy's tiny head and retorted, "I've told you, he's a sword, not a toy. Now, go and absorb the spirit nectar before I change my mind!"

"You can't bully a child and take my things!" Cyrus instantly became vigilant when he heard Ace was planning on 'betraying' him.

"Aren't you an adult?" Ace found it quite amusing as he teased.

"Not right now!" Cyrus didn't wait for Ace's reply and quickly hurried over towards the pond!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om