Chapter 264: Nine Dragons Pearl (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 264: Nine Dragons Pearl (Seeking Subscription)
“The `Ethereal Valley Sect`’s inherited supreme treasure—the `Nine Dragons Pearl`! ”
As `Fang Xi` gazed at the spirit pearl before him, an expression of endless wistfulness couldn't help but appear on his face.
He recalled how, back then, when he was still hanging around `White Peace Immortal City` and first saw `You Chong` at the grand auction, he had already discussed this treasure with Yuan Feihong and Luo Gong.
This ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’ was the most supreme exotic treasure!
After a `Qi Refinement` cultivator refined it, they could rival `Foundation Establishment`!
If a `Foundation Establishment` Perfected cultivator refined it, they could rival a `False Core`!
Even in the hands of a `Core Formation ancestor`, it was a decent magical artifact!
It was by relying on this pearl that the `Ethereal Valley Sect` was able to produce `Core Formation` level combat power generation after generation in the Three Kingdoms cultivation world, where `Core Formation` resources were scarce, thus ensuring their continuous and long-standing inheritance.
`Fang Xi` stroked his chin, his expression changing as he felt the terrifying fire-attribute spiritual energy emanating from the ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’.
Even after losing its master, the pearl still flickered with spiritual light, looking as if it wanted to break through space and fly away.
`Fang Xi` had no doubt that if it weren't for this third-order grand array, which sealed the void, this spirit pearl might have been recalled to the `Ethereal Valley Sect` by some restriction the moment `You Kun` died.
“But now. . . don't even think about it! ”
He manipulated his magic arts, and streams of black mist transformed into chains, wrapping the `Nine Dragons Pearl` layer upon layer, then burying it beneath his `Demonic Tree of Primordial Beginning`.
This item, he couldn't deal with it yet.
It wasn't that he didn't want to refine it and immediately possess `False Core` level combat power.
It was just that. . .
“This ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’ has been with the You family of `Ethereal Valley Sect` for who knows how long. Who knows how many traps and malicious restrictions are laid within it. . . Wouldn't rashly refining it just be asking for trouble? ”
Based on `Fang Xi`'s current knowledge, he naturally understood that there was also a type of 'bloodline spirit restriction' in the cultivation world, generally used by cultivating families.
Once applied to a supreme treasure, those not of the clan's bloodline would simply be unable to refine the item.
With the resources of the `Ethereal Valley Sect`'s You family, if there weren't at least eight or ten 'bloodline spirit restrictions' on this ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’, `Fang Xi` would eat his hat!
After sealing the ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’, intending to find a few human puppets to test the restrictions with in the future, `Fang Xi` no longer concerned himself with it. Instead, he turned his attention to `You Kun`'s storage bag.
As the storage bag of an `Ethereal Valley Sect` Grand Elder, this bag was naturally quite exquisite, with patterns embroidered in gold thread on its surface.
“From `You Kun`'s memories, it seems he placed some minor restrictions on the storage bag. If someone tried to force it open, it might self-destruct. . . What a little smarty-pants! ”
He said to the `You Kun` human puppet, who stood blankly beside him, hair and beard all white, like a dried corpse: “Open it. . . ”
Hearing this, `You Kun` immediately activated his magic power, erupting with the aura of `Foundation Establishment` Perfected, and injected it into the storage bag.
Not long after, the storage bag was directly opened.
`Fang Xi`'s divine consciousness entered it. The first thing he found was dozens of superior-grade `Spirit Stones`, and his eyes lit up: “As expected of an `Ethereal Valley Sect` Grand Elder, one word—FAT! ”
In `You Kun`'s storage bag, besides a large number of `Spirit Stones`, there were also many third-order materials, pills. . .
He probably thought he could act unrestrainedly in the Three Kingdoms, so he carried many precious materials on him, which greatly benefited `Fang Xi`.
He rummaged through it, then nodded in satisfaction, picking up the `Three Yangs True Fire Cover` again: “Oh right. . . outside the array, there's also a third-order treasure—a Seal Spirit Stake! ”
“Heh. . . I've been battling `You Kun` for so long, the people outside must be getting impatient, right? ”
`Fang Xi`'s thoughts stirred. He came outside `Dragon Fish Island`, driving three still relatively intact puppets to jump into the lake water.
*Splash! *
Not long after, a vortex formed. It was `You Kun` himself, carrying a Seal Spirit Stake that he had personally driven into the lake's earth vein, flying out of the water.
The other two second-order demonic beasts also each held a stake in their mouths, coming to `Fang Xi`'s side.
“This time, I've really struck it rich. . . just magic treasures alone, there are two, not to mention the ‘`Nine Dragons Pearl`’. . . ”
`Fang Xi` murmured, then sent his three great puppets directly back into the array. He himself let out a long howl.
The `Green Corner Fish Dragon` from the fish farm immediately flew out, `Fang Xi` stepping on its back. It swayed its head and tail, arriving above `Dragon Fish Island`.
“Island Master. . . was that just now. . . a `Core Formation` attack? ”
Yuan Feihong and the other two approached, their faces filled with apprehension and worry.
“Indeed. . . the one who came was the `Ethereal Valley Sect`'s You family Grand Elder—`You Kun`! ”
`Fang Xi` waved his hand.
“It was him? ! ”
Yuan Feihong's eyes widened: “How was the battle? Did he not dare to venture deep into the array and retreat on his own initiative? ”
In his mind, this should have been the most likely outcome.
Otherwise, even if `Fang Xi` was a formation master, relying on a third-order array, he might not be able to resist a `Core Formation ancestor` for long.
After all. . . `Dragon Fish Island` didn't have a third-order spirit vein, and `Spirit Stones` would eventually run out!
“No. . . ”
`Fang Xi` shook his head with a smile.
“I understand. . . Could it be that the Island Master played along and joined the `Ethereal Valley Sect`'s side? ”
`Zhong Hong Yu`'s eyes brightened.
That would indeed explain it.
`Fang Xi` rolled his eyes: “`Dragon Fish Island` will be at war with `Ethereal Valley Sect` from now on, until one of us perishes. . . That `You Kun`, with a hot head, forced his way into my array and has already been slain by me! ”
“S-slain. . . slain? ”
`Tai Shu Hong` stood there dumbfounded, his mouth slowly widening, like a toad. . .
...
The State of Wu, `Ethereal Valley Sect`.
This mountain valley stretched for a hundred li, its interior rich in spiritual energy, containing several decent spirit veins.
Upon one of these spirit veins, a large number of buildings gathered, presenting an extraordinary grandeur.
The `Ethereal Valley Sect` as a long-standing overlord in the State of Wu, had an uninterrupted inheritance. Even when their disciples traveled outside, they were far more arrogant than the disciples of the `Black Heaven Sect` and `Green Wood Sect`.
As for their attitude towards `Rogue Cultivators`, there was even less need to say.
The invasion of the two countries was also proceeding very smoothly, causing everyone in the valley to be wreathed in smiles.
Ancestral Hall.
The cultivators responsible for guarding this place were all from the You family.
At this moment, a purple-robed youth, bored out of his mind, was yawning when he suddenly heard an extremely crisp sound coming from within the Ancestral Hall.
“Oh no. . . could it be that another true disciple has perished outside? ”
“This must be reported to the Valley Master immediately. ”
The person murmured, then immediately walked into the Ancestral Hall.
The `Ethereal Valley Sect` had a longer history than both the `Black Heaven Sect` and `Green Wood Sect`. Although they couldn't equip every disciple with a life tablet or soul lamp, several important figures had them reserved, and this had always been kept secret.
The last time ‘`You Chong`’s life tablet shattered, it caused quite a commotion in `Ethereal Valley Sect`.
At this moment, the You-surname youth came to the Ancestral Hall. He first looked at the lowest level but found no issues.
A cold sweat immediately appeared on his forehead. An unbelievable guess surfaced in his mind, and he gradually looked up.
Finding that the Valley Master and other high-ranking officials were also fine, he couldn't help but let out a long breath: “I overthought it. . . ”
But the next moment, when he casually glanced at the life tablet on the topmost layer, he suddenly froze, his entire being like a toad struck by lightning, his mouth wide open: “This is. . . the Grand Elder's life tablet? How is this possible? ! ”
Moments later, a mournful bell sound echoed throughout the entire `Ethereal Valley Sect`. . .
...
The State of Yue.
Southern Prefecture battlefield.
`Spirit Stone` mine location.
The grand array that originally guarded it was shattered, and streaks of light were blasted into huge gaps by `spirit artifacts`.
Large numbers of `Qi Refinement disciples` tragically died and fell to the ground. Some escaped into the mine tunnels as streaks of light, only to be pursued by more streaks of light from behind.
In terms of aura, they were all at the `Foundation Establishment` level!
“Don't let that person in front escape! ”
A middle-aged `Ethereal Valley Sect` `Foundation Establishment cultivator` had greed in his eyes: “That's `Zhan Tu`, one of the Seven Sons of `Black Heaven Sect`! If we can kill him, the merit points count double! ”
Immediately, two `Foundation Establishment cultivators` who were about to kill other `Qi Refinement disciples` came to rendezvous, pursuing him together into the depths of the mine tunnel.
In front, `Zhan Tu` clutched his chest, employing movement techniques, constantly fleeing for his life.
In his mind, he was still calling out: “Old Ghost! Old Ghost! Didn't you say the mine's grand array was foolproof? How could this happen? ”
“You can't blame this old man. Who knew the `Ethereal Valley Sect` was so rich and powerful, actually using a third-order restriction-breaking talisman to attack a second-order array. . . ”
A lazy voice entered `Zhan Tu`'s ears.
“What do we do then? I'm practically a turtle in a jar now, I can't hide for long. . . ”
`Zhan Tu`'s expression shifted slightly.
“Heh heh. . . didn't you dig many secret tunnels in the mining area early on? As long as you burrow into one of them, and after escaping the mining area, immediately use that very interesting third-order escape talisman, escaping with your life will be a simple matter. . . ”
The antiquated voice continued: “During the battle at `White Peace Immortal City` that day, your Old Ancestor Zhang nearly perished. This old man advised you to quickly leave that place of trouble. Wouldn't it be better to seize this good opportunity to directly leave for a distant land and completely avoid the vortex? ”
“Leaving now would be betraying the sect. . . ”
`Zhan Tu` transmitted coldly: “I came to you for a solution to the problem, not to escape. . . ”
“If you insist, then you can relax your mind and let this old man possess your body once. Dealing with these pursuers for you would be as easy as flipping a hand. . . Who knows, you might even become the hero who turns the tide of battle for the `Black Heaven Sect`. . . ”
The ancient voice quipped: “Too bad. . . heroes often don't live long. ”
“Impossible, I will absolutely not hand over my body to you. ”
`Zhan Tu` flatly refused.
“A mere superior-grade spirit root, who would even fancy it. . . ”
The Old Ghost chuckled: “They're here! ”
Before he finished speaking, a sharp ray of light pierced through the mine tunnel wall, arriving before `Zhan Tu`.
`Zhan Tu` reluctantly activated a brocade cloud handkerchief, blocking the `spirit artifact` attack, but was forced to flee into another forked path.
The two sides, one chasing and one fleeing, delved deeper and deeper underground, moving further and further from the few escape tunnels.
“Idiot. . . you're going to get this old man killed. . . If this old man hadn't nearly had his soul scattered back then, why would I have cast 'Same Fate Art' on you? Now you're going to be the death of this old man. . . ”
The Old Ghost cursed exasperatedly.
“Senior, if you have any secret methods, please use them fully. . . as long as you don't possess me! ”
After being cornered, `Zhan Tu` instead unleashed his fierce nature, taking out a `spirit artifact` longsword and preparing for a last stand.
Just then, several flashes of fire appeared, catching up to the `Ethereal Valley Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators` in the mine tunnel.
“What? ”
The leading middle-aged `Foundation Establishment cultivator` only heard a few words, but his face suddenly changed dramatically, even showing a hint of extreme terror. He waved his hand without hesitation: “Let's go! ”
The `Ethereal Valley Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators` hastily departed. Half a day later, `Zhan Tu`, still bewildered, emerged from the mine tunnel, only to see chaos everywhere. The `Ethereal Valley Sect`'s cultivator army had, for some unknown reason, already retreated like a tide. . .
The morning light was faint.
He looked at the lingering smoke not far away, a bewildered expression appearing on his face. . .
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