Chapter 108: Immortal’s Abode Treasures, Taiji Seal

The five of them looked at the fiery passage ahead and released their Spiritual Sense to test its power. They wanted to see if they had the ability to pass through. This test surprised them all. Except for Fajie, when the other four sent their Divine Sense into the passage, they felt a wave of scorching heat and fire poison surge towards them. In an instant, their released Divine Sense was burned to ashes!

Even Lin Feiyun, who was usually composed, could not help cursing, “This True Lord Shuiyun is really something! Does he only leave these things for those with high Magical Power? If someone had already reached that level, why would they need his treasures?”

The others smiled faintly. They did not show it, but they all agreed in their hearts. However, Yuan Jue was a monk, Nie Wushuang was a woman, and Mu Yuan did not really care, so they did not express it.

Fajie smiled and said, “Do not worry, everyone. I have a Magical Artifact that can split light and break energy. It is perfect for protection. Let me go first and test it. Please wait a moment.”

After saying this, Fajie took out the magic ring he had used to control the bronze mirror earlier. It turned into a circle of light, and he rushed directly into the fire. Wherever he passed, the Raging Flames retreated and the fire vanished. The light circle around Fajie flickered, and then he disappeared.

Seeing Fajie vanish into the passage, the remaining four began to talk quietly. They shared their different experiences. After a short while, Fajie came out, looking pleased. Everyone knew he must have gained something good, but they felt it was inappropriate to ask.

Fajie looked at the four of them. “Who wants to go next?”

The four looked at each other but remained silent. Fajie laughed and said, “In that case, how about letting Nephew Yuan Jue go first?”

Yuan Jue stepped forward and smiled happily. “If that is the case, I will follow your instructions.”

Fajie then taught him how to use the treasure. Yuan Jue used his Zhenqi to activate it, and sure enough, a circle of light appeared. It protected him as he rushed into the fiery passage. Like Fajie, he encountered no danger. He returned after a short while, looking very happy.

Next was Nie Wushuang, then Lin Feiyun, and finally Mu Yuan. When Mu Yuan took the ring, he felt the light circle protecting him. It was cool, like ice crystals. As he entered the fiery passage, the scorching heat and fire poison rushed towards him but were pushed away by the light circle.

The passage was not long, only about ten zhang. Soon, Mu Yuan found himself in a magnificent, golden palace. There were crystal tables, golden pillars, and jade columns. It was incredibly luxurious. The tables and pillars were filled with all kinds of Magical Artifacts and treasures. Their sparkling light was dazzling and breathtaking, making Mu Yuan feel overwhelmed.

“True Lord Shuiyun was really wealthy!” Looking at the array of Magical Artifacts before him, there were all kinds of weapons—knives, spears, swords, halberds—as well as musical instruments and pearls. But the most numerous were Flying Swords. There were sheathed swords, double swords, and even sets of Flying Swords. Their quality was extremely good. Mu Yuan could not help but grumble to himself.

Some of the Flying Swords here were for display, but most were on the same level as the Green Wood Thunderblade. There were also a few that were quite good, similar to the Six Harmonies Sword Pills. However, none were at the level of the Minghe Immortal Sword.

Mu Yuan was not particularly interested in these Flying Swords or weapons. He looked around and noticed a stone figure behind him, identical to the one outside the passage. It also held a Stone Sword, though he did not know what it was for.

The tables were covered with Magical Artifacts, but the holes in the jade pillars contained stored items like elixirs, Jade Slips, and rare spiritual fruits. Mu Yuan was more interested in these. After all, Magical Artifacts were external objects and did not count as one’s own cultivation. He also looked down on using elixirs to boost one’s cultivation. He did not understand the wonders of elixirs. In his mind, they were just concentrated energy. He was unaware of their many mysterious uses and subtleties.

He decided to ignore the elixirs too. Instead, he focused on the Jade Slips. He thought these must be the cultivation techniques and methods True Lord Shuiyun had practiced. There were eight or nine Jade Slips, with no hints on them. Mu Yuan closed his eyes and randomly picked one.

Before he could see what was inside, he suddenly felt a sharp, menacing energy gathering behind him, targeting him. He turned around and saw that the Stone Sword in the stone figure’s hand had been raised. Dark light shimmered from it, aimed directly at him. Remembering the words on the cave wall, he quickly bowed to the stone figure and left the palace.

When he returned outside the passage, Mu Yuan gave the ring back to Fajie and thanked him respectfully. Fajie just smiled. Each of the five had gained something. Although there were countless treasures in this Immortal’s Abode, it was too dangerous. They decided to leave immediately.

Exiting was safe and without any danger. Seeing such a luxurious Immortal’s Abode, they felt a bit regretful that they had only taken a tiny fraction of its treasures.

“I wonder where Uncle Zhishan has gone. I am really worried!” Yuan Jue suddenly blurted out, surprising everyone.

Fajie said, “We have explored all the accessible areas of this Immortal’s Abode but found no trace of him. Perhaps he has already left.”

The others nodded. Mu Yuan knew the truth, but if he spoke up, he would surely lose the Great Sun Divine Fire Art he had obtained. So he remained silent.

Once outside the Immortal’s Abode, they saw a vast expanse of yellow clouds. The Desert God Sand Formation, which even experts like Fajie and Zhishan could not break, had been broken by juniors like Lin Feiyun. This made Fajie sigh with emotion.

Fajie, who had been floating, suddenly landed on the ground. He stamped his feet repeatedly, and the ground shook violently. The forty-two hidden crystal pillars were forced out by his Magical Power.

“These are the formation tools for the Desert God Sand Formation. Although incomplete, they are still very rare items. Who has the other seven pillars?”

Lin Feiyun stepped forward. A light flashed in his hand, revealing a Taiji Seal. Green light moved like dragons and snakes, twisting and turning. This seal was made from high-quality Kunlun gems and pearls. White and green pills were refined with the Supreme Clarity Purple Mansion Immortal Thunder of Kunlun, and then forged with Wuji Pure Heart Zhenqi. It was a top-grade talisman treasure with immense power. Lin Feiyun had used this seal to collect two crystal pillars earlier.

Talisman treasures were different from Magical Artifacts. They were simply items on which Cultivators left a seal or performed simple spells. They were much easier to create than Magical Artifacts. The power of a talisman treasure depended on the Cultivator’s skill, whereas Magical Artifacts could be made by anyone who knew the method and had suitable Zhenqi.

It was hard to compare the power of talisman treasures and Magical Artifacts. If a Primordial Spirit expert casually made a talisman treasure, even Mu Yuan with the Minghe Immortal Sword might not be able to break it. But if someone of Mu Yuan’s level made one, it would only be useful for those at the first or second layer of Qi Refinement or as a divine weapon for ordinary martial artists.

The Taiji Seal in Lin Feiyun’s hand was casually made by the current Kunlun sect leader, True Lord Qian Qing. True Lord Qian Qing was a master who had achieved the Primordial Spirit realm. His Magical Power was famous as top-tier in the Cultivation World. Experts who reached the Primordial Spirit level either performed Void Shattering to ascend to a broader world or remained in the mortal world to continue their arduous cultivation. True Lord Qian Qing belonged to the latter group.

In their spare time, these Primordial Spirit experts would make small items for fun or to enhance their understanding of the Dao. Kunlun Cultivators, especially those with status, often had talisman treasures given to them by their uncles or seniors.

Seeing this, Mu Yuan also released his Earth Guardian Kirin Curse. He said embarrassedly, “I took five pillars, but this curse devoured them. I am afraid the formation can no longer be completed.”

Fajie sighed deeply. The Desert God Sand Formation was incredibly powerful. He was just a lone Cultivator without profound cultivation techniques. If he could have such a formation to protect his abode, it would be perfect. But it seemed fate was not on his side, so he had to let it go.

Yuan Jue was envious when he saw that Mu Yuan had trained the Brilliant Salvation Curse to such a level. The Brilliant Salvation Curse had been lost in the Great Sun Divine Sect. However, notes and records left by previous masters mentioned this great technique and its cultivation stages. Yuan Jue knew much more about it than Mu Yuan. However, since Yuan Neng had already asked for it earlier and Mu Yuan had not given it, Yuan Jue, though tempted, had to give up.

“Actually, I was just hoping against hope. Even if we gathered all forty-nine crystal pillars, we do not know the formation method. We could not activate the Desert God Sand Formation. Now these pillars are useless. Since we are all here, let us share the remaining ones. They can be refined and used as decent Magical Artifacts.”

Fajie took ten of the remaining forty-two crystal pillars. The other thirty-two were divided among the four—Mu Yuan, Lin Feiyun, Nie Wushuang, and Yuan Jue—each getting eight. In the end, Mu Yuan had the most.

No one objected to this distribution. After all, Fajie had the highest cultivation and it was he who forced out the pillars. Lin Feiyun and Mu Yuan had obtained their pillars earlier through their own efforts. Everyone accepted their share happily.

Once he got his share, Mu Yuan did not pay much attention to them. He casually threw them into his Gourd and let the Earth Guardian Kirin Curse devour and dissolve them.

Back on the surface, each of them had gained treasures and things to do, so they went their separate ways. Yuan Jue continued to search for Zhishan. Fajie, realizing that Zhishan was not on the surface, suspected that his old friend had likely met with misfortune. He returned to his own abode. Mu Yuan had obtained two new techniques: the Great Sun Divine Fire Art and an unknown Jade Slip. He was now troubled over whether he should practice the Great Sun Divine Fire Art or not.