Chapter 485 - The Power of the Violet Gold Divine Shield  (Changing the grades of gems)

Previously, Qing Shui had collected a significant amount of gems from the Yan Clan Treasury, but they were all Level 1 gems. Qing Shui had tried his luck with synthesizing the gems. However, he could only level them up to Level 3. After too many failures, he had given up trying to synthesize a higher level gem. 

He suspected that it was because he was inadequate in his Ancient Art of Forging. 

The Dark Jewel Necklace, with its +50% speed attribute, that the Old Ancestor had given him was extremely important. Qing Shui had previously removed his Black Treasured Stone and Moonstone as he did not want too much external assistance. Unless he was fighting, he usually only practiced with his existing base abilities. 

Even now, Qing Shui kept his Black Treasured Stone Necklace with his Golden-Ringed Battle Armor stored, taking them out only when the need arises. 

Ancient Strengthening Technique was the most powerful technique to strengthen one’s body. At the pinnacle of the technique, it was said that the practitioner would have a Saint-level body, that couldn’t be damaged even by diamonds. This was perhaps what was called the  “God Dao Xuhe”  in the World of Nine Continents. 

That was the level that all martial art practitioners in the World of the Nine Continent strived for, though it was all rumors and hearsay. No one actually knew how powerful that sort of legendary existence is. 

One of the legends was that God Dao Xuhe was able...