Chapter 984: Obtaining Treasures
Chapter 984: Obtaining Treasures
Fang Xi felt a dizzying spin, then his eyes brightened as he found himself within a crystal palace.
High above, a bright moon hung, casting down its cool, clear radiance.
A lunar laurel tree stood by the edge of a pond, emitting the fragrance of osmanthus flowers.
In the distance, water mansions and immortal palaces stood tall, with exotic flowers, rare grasses, and qiong-trees and jade-trees everywhere. . . truly an immortal's cave-heaven!
“This place. . . ”
Mo Yiyi couldn't help but sigh with emotion: “This is truly a magnificent immortal landscape. In comparison, our own cave-dwellings are quite crude. . . ”
Yun Shanshan, however, remained silent, gazing up at that bright moon.
Fang Xi also looked up, discovering that the firmament here was composed of 'Qian Heaven True Firmament,' and that bright moon was even more extraordinary, condensed from 'Elite Lunar Ice-Soul. '
Yun Shanshan and Fang Xi exchanged a smile, then approached the lunar laurel tree.
“Who knows how many treasures are hidden here, but the most important thing is to first refine the array core. . . If one isn't fated, forcibly refining it would likely mean contending with Celestial Immortal-level restrictions. . . ”
As Mo Yiyi mumbled, she saw Fang Xi reach out and pluck a single laurel leaf.
She was instantly rendered speechless.
One must understand that this was a Celestial Immortal's cave-heaven; every blade of grass, every tree, every table, every chair was imbued with restrictions, connected to the cave-heaven's grand array!
Since Fang Xi could pluck a lunar laurel leaf, it naturally meant he had discerned some flaws in the array, holding great hope of breaking it!
“What do you say, fellow Daoist? ”
Fang Xi twirled the green leaf, smiling as he looked at Yun Shanshan.
“This humble one is untalented; I can only discern three flaws in this array, and among them, this lunar laurel spirit root should indeed be the array core! ”
Yun Shanshan curtsied and replied.
“This one's observation aligns with Immortal Yun's, but there's another layer of profundity here: within the pond, many magical treasures are hidden using the 'Water Moon Cave-Heaven' technique, treasures dearly held by the cave-heaven's master. . . If we don't prepare beforehand and rashly disturb the array core, I fear these magical treasures will simply fly away, a missed opportunity for nothing. ”
Fang Xi said.
“That truly would have been. . . nearly taking a wrong step and regretting it for life. ”
Mo Yiyi shivered.
She had heard many stories of rogue cultivators who, lacking destiny, would exhaust their savings to assault ancient cave-heavens, even sacrificing their own cultivation to wear down restrictions, only for the restrictions to finally open and the Daoist scriptures and magical treasures to fly away on their own, landing in the arms of those fated to receive them.
Though people would laughingly call them 'unblessed' at the time, no one would ever wish to be such a person.
She immediately spoke: “I have an array, named the 'Purple Cloud Array,' which can be deployed around the pond. This 'Purple Cloud Array' was woven by me with two centuries of painstaking effort, collecting Innate Purple Qi and refining it into threads. It excels at capturing magical treasures! ”
“Excellent! ”
Fang Xi and Yun Shanshan both nodded, then began setting up the array around the jade pond next to the lunar laurel tree.
This set of 'Purple Cloud Array' comprised three hundred and sixty-five array flags, each needing to be deployed in a specific sequence.
For Fang Xi, it was a mere trifle.
Furthermore, with his realm as an Immortal Array Master, he even spotted a few shortcomings in this 'Purple Cloud Array. ' A slight adjustment to some of the array eyes instantly amplified the array's power, to the point that even Yun Shanshan, an Earth Immortal, couldn't detect it.
Forty-nine days later, the 'Purple Cloud Array' was completed. The three arrived beneath the lunar laurel tree and simultaneously activated their magic power.
Yun Shanshan possessed Earth Immortal-level magic power, while Fang Xi and Mo Yiyi were both Unorthodox Rogue Immortals, their magic power formidable.
As the three streams of magic power flowed into the lunar laurel tree, they instantly began refining the cave-heaven array layer by layer.
Fang Xi naturally held back his magic power, only displaying the level of a common Rogue Immortal. However, in Mo Yiyi's eyes, he was still exceptionally powerful, with a solid foundation—a top-tier achievement for an Unorthodox practitioner!
Boom!
Who knew how much time had passed, when suddenly, the cave-heaven vibrated with a deafening rumble!
One after another, the great gates of the water mansions and palaces swung open, and the sound of bells and jade chimes echoed from their thresholds.
The firmament, like crystal, cast down a dazzling array of colorful light.
“Calm your hearts; the moment is now. ”
Fang Xi reminded them. Just then, the bright moon in the sky shimmered, and a silver light descended, merging with the lunar laurel on the ground, causing a jade box to appear in the void.
This jade box was likewise refined from Ice-Soul Divine Light Crystal. Mo Yiyi opened her mouth and spat out the 'Profound Heaven Earth-Splitting Needle,' which landed on it and opened it with practiced ease.
Boom!
In an instant, the pond beside the lunar laurel tree boiled over, and streaks of inexplicable light flew out from it, each emanating incredibly formidable auras. Within them, different items were faintly enveloped—all naturally formed spiritual treasures—flying in all directions.
If Fang Xi hadn't given a prior warning and this jade box hadn't drawn their attention, perhaps more than half of these treasures would have escaped!
“Rise! ”
However, at this moment, the three were well-prepared. A purple array flag appeared in each of their hands.
With a gentle wave, countless purple clouds emerged, forming a vast purple net that captured all these treasures at once.
“Sister. . . this 'Vast Cold Daoist Scripture' is perfect for you. ”Yun Shanshan didn't even look at the treasures trapped in the array. Instead, she took out two golden-paged jade books from the jade box, gave them a quick flip, and then smiled.
Mo Yiyi took them, her face instantly brightening with joy. Then, as she saw the lower volume, her expression became somewhat strange, and she handed the Daoist scripture to Fang Xi.
Fang Xi took it, first examining the upper volume. He found it to be a Daoist scripture, suitable for female cultivators with a yin-cold constitution, and capable of leading one to the Celestial Immortal level.
The lower volume contained methods for refining various restrictions, magical treasures, and pills. At the very end, a few pages recorded the array diagrams and detailed explanations of the restrictions for this 'Vast Cold Palace. '
Additionally, there was a small line of text stating that this cave-heaven was destined to be opened in a certain year and month by a cultivator whose destiny contained the character 'Yun' and who wielded the 'Profound Heaven Earth-Splitting Needle. '
Calculating the time, it was precisely several decades in the future!
Mo Yiyi said joyfully: “Although the timing is a bit off, it seems this person whose destiny bears the 'Yun' character is none other than you, Sister. ”
Fang Xi's expression couldn't help but turn strange; he looked away, feeling as though the cave-heaven master's face had been slapped swollen.
Yun Shanshan likewise remained silent, appearing to be admiring the beautiful scenery in the distance.
Mo Yiyi, however, couldn't read the room and continued: “Originally, if you hadn't overcome this tribulation, Sister, you would have reincarnated, and only then would the opportunity to obtain these treasures arise. Now that you've broken free from your tribulation, this stroke of fortune has come early. You truly are a fated person! ”
A slight blush appeared on Yun Shanshan's face. She said: “This Daoist scripture also records the many magical treasures collected by the cave-heaven's master. Let's go take a look first. ”
Fang Xi forcibly suppressed his laughter.
He naturally knew that the person whose destiny bore the 'Yun' character referred to Xin Hongyun of Shushan!
It was precisely because of this that he himself had some destiny with this cave-heaven.
But there was no need to say any of that.
The moment the three entered the Purple Cloud Array, several streaks of light rushed towards them.
These were magical treasures with spirits, choosing their masters on their own.
Fang Xi felt his hand sink, already holding a pitch-black jade bottle and a dark, dull compass.
Mo Yiyi let out a soft exclamation of surprise, as two flying hooks coiled around her body.
These two flying hooks gleamed with cold light and exuded a chilling aura; they were actually both Pure Yang Supreme Treasures.
Now, they darted around Mo Yiyi like fleeting shadows, their sword-light transforming into ice dragons and ice phoenixes. . . truly peculiar.
“Sister has such good fortune! These two 'Vast Cold Hooks' were the cave-heaven master's personal body-protecting demon-refining treasures, both of Pure Yang grade, and they are the finest magical treasures in this cave-heaven! ”
Yun Shanshan congratulated her with a smile.
However, not a single streak of treasure light appeared around her!
‘According to normal developments, this woman would have no destiny with this cave-heaven whatsoever, perhaps still struggling to atone in reincarnation decades from now. . . ’
Fang Xi naturally understood the profound truth: ‘However, with formidable magic power, lacking destiny can also become destiny! ’
He let out a hearty laugh, pointing at the struggling streaks of treasure light soaring within the purple clouds, and chuckled: “As for these other treasures, how about we each take turns selecting one until they're all chosen? ”
“I've already obtained so much, I truly don't wish to take any more magical treasures. Let Sister and Fellow Daoist Fang take them instead. ” Mo Yiyi felt she had already received the Celestial Immortal Daoist scripture and this pair of Vast Cold Hooks, having already claimed more than her share of destiny. Feeling quite apologetic, she quickly spoke.
“Immortal Yun, please go first. ”
Fang Xi said courteously, then first examined the pitch-black jade bottle. He found a pill inside, which should be the 'Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill' recorded in the Daoist scripture, capable of aiding reincarnation and enhancing one's foundation in the next life.
“This pill contains a trace of reincarnation aura; it's truly remarkable. ”
Fang Xi, of course, wouldn't swallow such a pill. Instead, he planned to first comprehend its Dao charm to further understand the mysteries of reincarnation, then refine it into his 'Life-Death Dao Fetus. ' This should allow this wondrous treasure to open several more apertures, transforming it into a superior-grade magical treasure foundation.
As for the compass, named the 'Innate Primordial Magnetic Disk,' it was a Primordial Magnetic Treasure capable of sensing the polar primordial magnetic forces of this realm, allowing one to cast the 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light Great Shift,' truly achieving an effect akin to instantaneous teleportation.
For him, it was naturally another marvelous item for comprehending Primordial Magnetic power.
‘With these two items, after going back and secluding myself for a period, I can advance my true qi to the level of 'Primordial Innate Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Power,' and then refine a 'Life-Death Sword. ' The 'Small Three Wonders Sword Array' will then be ready. I wonder just how powerful it will be? ’
A flicker of anticipation appeared in Fang Xi's heart.
He saw Yun Shanshan had already condensed her magic power into a large hand, taking a treasure from the array. It was the 'Heavenly Heart Yin-Yang Ring' recorded in the Daoist scripture. This ring was also a Pure Yang Supreme Treasure: the Yin ring protected one's mind, capable of suppressing inner demons, while the Yang ring externally guarded the body, able to resist most demonic arts, truly a supreme demon-refining treasure.
“I've divined the heavenly secrets: a Great Tribulation is approaching in the future, with a conflict between the righteous and demonic paths. Who knows how many old demon lords will descend into the world? I'll first take this demon-refining treasure for self-protection. . . ”
Yun Shanshan smiled sweetly and added: “Aside from this item, the rest of these magical treasures have no destiny with this humble one. I wish to bestow them all upon Senior Brother Dao. ”
Having cultivated to her realm, she naturally understood the principle that magical treasures are external possessions. She also knew that these magical treasures carried much karmic fate and consequence. Forcibly opening this cave-heaven had already diminished much of her good fortune. If she were to take a large number of additional magical treasures, she feared her future tribulations would be severe.
“I don't need much either; taking one more sword will suffice. As for the remaining Profound Light Ruler, Heavenly Escape Mirror, Mustard Seed Banner, Thousand-Year Warm Jade, and other items, let them await their fated owners. ”
Fang Xi likewise couldn't be bothered to involve himself with so much karmic consequence, but he still remembered the most important task. He immediately stretched out his hand and beckoned.
Among the many magical treasures, a streak of azure sword-light, like a flood dragon, was bound by his Primordial Innate Five Elements Power. It finally let out a reluctant, mournful cry, and landed in his palm, transforming into a flying sword about a foot long!
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