“This is…”
Seeing the entire chamber filled with jade-like stones, Xiao Yufan felt his heartbeat skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what they were, when the immense energy surged forth, he felt the bottleneck of his cultivation, just short of the Tong Ling realm, slightly loosen.
“This is…”
Upon seeing the entire stone chamber filled with jade, Xiao Yufan felt his heart skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what it was, when that immense energy surged out, he felt the bottleneck of his half-step to the Tongling Realm loosen slightly.
He had just stepped into the peak of the Xiantian Realm. What on earth could this be, to stir the fluctuations of energy within him?
“Xuanling Stone! It really is Xuanling Stone!”
While Xiao Yufan was still in doubt, Yu Xuan’s expression turned incredibly vivid, and her melodious voice rose several decibels, as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable.
“Xuanling Stone? What is that?”
Xiao Yufan asked, clearly puzzled. However, from the expressions of Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying, it was evident that the jade in this stone chamber was likely more valuable than any elixir.
“Xuanling Stone is a type of jade that stores spiritual energy. In the ancient martial era, spiritual energy wasn’t so scarce. But as the martial world grew, spiritual energy became the most lacking resource. Eventually, many forces from that era had no choice but to leave!”
“Spiritual energy is essential for advancing beyond the Tongling Realm, closely related to one’s internal energy. In the ancient martial era, there were many powerful figures in the Guiling Realm, all thanks to the then-abundant spiritual energy. But now, even with the revival of ancient martial arts, those in the Tianling Realm stand at the pinnacle of the hidden martial world, a far cry from the past.”
After this explanation, everyone was stunned, and even Xiao Yufan swallowed hard.
He had heard of the existence of spiritual energy. The hidden martial world hadn’t seen any truly exceptional talents in a long time, largely due to the near-extinction of spiritual energy. But what lay before them was genuine Xuanling Stone, storing an unimaginable amount of spiritual energy.
With these Xuanling Stones, breaking through to the Tongling Realm, or even the Tianling Realm, would become incredibly easy.
This was a windfall!
After a long moment of daze, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled. Even obtaining a chamber full of elixirs hadn’t excited him this much. The Xuanling Stones here would be fiercely contested by peak Tongling Realm experts, even those in the Tianling Realm.
“Quick, let’s gather them. No one can resist the immense allure of Xuanling Stone. If more people notice, it won’t be easy to handle,” Cheng Ying reminded him.
Xiao Yufan belatedly realized this, but the fervor in his eyes didn’t diminish. This was Xuanling Stone! With these, his path forward would be smooth.
He felt incredibly lucky. If he hadn’t stumbled upon the news of the Dragon Command from Xue Feng, or if Yu Xuan’s treasure compass hadn’t guided them, he might have missed these priceless treasures.
“Friend, seeing is sharing. It wouldn’t be proper to hog such treasures, would it?”
Just as Xiao Yufan started stuffing the jade into his spatial ring, a calm voice came from behind.
At the chamber’s entrance stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, who had once robbed them outside the city.
“Sharing depends on who’s asking. For thieves and scoundrels, forget it. I don’t mind having more good things.”
The appearance of these people surprised Xiao Yufan, not because of their strength, but because they were the first group they’d encountered since entering the ancient hall.
“So, you’re ignoring us?” A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the man at the front as he spoke grimly.
“Sorry, I never considered you as people to begin with. How can I ignore what I never acknowledged?”
With a harmless smile, Xiao Yufan replied playfully. These people, associated with Jiang Xiu, were no gentlemen. No matter how strong they were, in his eyes, they were just trash.
“You’re arrogant. We thought you’d be sensible and let bygones be bygones. But it seems some people just don’t know when to quit.”
As a top young expert of the Qiankun Hall, Han Yunqing’s pride was unmatched. Humiliated by Xiao Yufan’s words, his anger boiled over.
But he didn’t notice that the people behind Xiao Yufan showed no intention of intervening, merely casting him a pitiful glance.
To act tough in front of Xiao Yufan, one needed the capital. A man who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Xiantian Realm had no right to be arrogant in this mysterious place.
The answer came swiftly. Without any resistance, Han Yunqing was sent flying the moment he attacked. A man just a step away from the peak of the Xiantian Realm couldn’t even last a single round against Xiao Yufan.
The Qiankun Hall members felt a chill down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was drenched in cold sweat.
He had thought that at most, two or three in Xiao Yufan’s group had reached the Xiantian Realm. Who could have imagined that this seemingly gentle man possessed such terrifying strength? His senior brother, a mid-Xiantian expert, was defeated in one move, meaning this man was at least at the peak of the Xiantian Realm.
Such a master was on par with the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall. How could they dare to show off in front of him?
Feeling that murderous gaze, Jiang Xiu’s heart skipped a beat. He had informed his senior brothers that Xiao Yufan’s strength was at the early Xiantian Realm. Now that they’d encountered a tough opponent, he was to blame.
Even if Xiao Yufan didn’t act against him, the Qiankun Hall wouldn’t let him off.
“Now, still want to share?”
Xiao Yufan had never taken these people seriously. To him, this was just a minor nuisance. Though their strength was mediocre, endless trouble would be annoying.
Han Yunqing’s indignation froze instantly. If he still didn’t realize he was nothing in front of Xiao Yufan, he’d be beyond foolish. He knew when someone was out of his league.
“Xuan Ling Stone! It’s really a Xuan Ling Stone!”
As Xiao Yufan hesitated, Yu Xuan’s expression became increasingly astonished. Finally, her melodious voice rose an octave, as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable.
“Xuan Ling Stone? What exactly is a Xuan Ling Stone?”
Xiao Yufan asked in confusion. Obviously, he had no idea what it was, but judging from the expressions on Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying’s faces, these jade-like stones in the chamber were likely far more valuable than medicinal pills.
“The Xuan Ling Stone is a type of jade that stores spiritual energy. In the previous era of ancient martial cultivation, spiritual energy was not yet scarce. However, as the martial cultivation world gradually expanded, spiritual energy became increasingly rare. Eventually, many sects from that ancient era had no choice but to leave!”
“Pure spiritual energy is essential for advancing beyond the Tong Ling realm, closely linked to the inner energy within one’s body. Back in the previous martial cultivation era, there were numerous experts at the Gui Ling realm, all thanks to the then-abundant spiritual energy. But now, even with the revival of martial cultivation, Heaven Spirit realm experts stand at the very pinnacle of the hidden martial world, incomparable to those of the past!”
After explaining everything in one breath, everyone was left stunned, even Xiao Yufan gulped hard.
He had indeed heard of spiritual energy before. The reason why no extraordinary geniuses have emerged in the hidden martial world recently is largely due to the near disappearance of spiritual energy. Yet, what lay before him were genuine Xuan Ling Stones, their stored spiritual energy undoubtedly reaching an astonishing level.
With these Xuan Ling Stones, breaking through to the Tong Ling realm, even the Heaven Spirit realm, would become extremely easy!
He had struck gold!
After a long moment of stunned silence, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled. Even if he had obtained an entire chamber of medicinal pills, he wouldn’t have been this excited. These Xuan Ling Stones were treasures that even Tong Ling or even Heaven Spirit realm experts would fight fiercely over.
“Quickly, start collecting them. No one can resist the immense temptation of Xuan Ling Stones. If more people get attracted here, it won’t be easy to deal with.”
Cheng Ying reminded him. Xiao Yufan, realizing this only belatedly, still had a burning gaze in his eyes. These were Xuan Ling Stones! With them, his future path would be paved with ease!
Xiao Yufan realized how fortunate he was. If not for accidentally learning about the Yu Long Order from Xue Feng, and if not for Yu Xuan’s treasure-seeking compass, he might have missed out on treasures beyond monetary value.
“Friend, as the saying goes, ‘what is seen is shared.’ Keeping such a treasure all to yourself seems rather inappropriate, don’t you think?”
Just as Xiao Yufan realized this and started stuffing the stones into his spatial ring, a calm yet pointed voice came from behind.
At the entrance of the stone chamber stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, the man who had ambushed them outside the city.
“Sharing is one thing, but it depends on who you’re dealing with. As for thieves and scoundrels, I think that rule doesn’t apply. I never mind having more treasures!”
Their sudden appearance genuinely surprised Xiao Yufan—not because of their strength, but because they were the first group he and his companions had encountered since entering the ancient palace.
“It seems our presence has been completely disregarded!” A glint of coldness flashed in the eyes of the man standing at the front as he spoke in a gloomy tone.
“Sorry, but I never considered you people in the first place. How can I overlook what I never regarded as significant?”
A seemingly innocent smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s face as he spoke playfully. These people were clearly no better than Jiang Xiu—no upright individuals. No matter how strong they were, in his eyes, they were nothing but trash.
“You’re quite arrogant. I thought you might be reasonable and we could forget what happened outside the city. But apparently, there are still people who refuse to drink the toast and insist on the penalty cup!”
As one of the top young experts of the Qian Kun Sect, Han Yunqing’s pride was second to none. Insulted by Xiao Yufan’s words, his face turned red with fury, and his anger, long suppressed, now erupted fully.
Yet he failed to notice that none of the people behind Xiao Yufan showed any intention to fight. They merely glanced at him with pity.
“This is…”
Seeing the entire stone chamber filled with jade, Xiao Yufan felt his heart skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what it was, when that overwhelming energy surged out, he felt the bottleneck of his half-step to the Spirit Realm loosen slightly.
He had just reached the peak of the Innate Realm. What on earth could this be, capable of stirring the fluctuations of energy within him?
“Spirit Stone! It really is the Spirit Stone!”
While Xiao Yufan was still in doubt, Yu Xuan’s expression became incredibly vivid, and her melodious voice rose several decibels, as if she had seen something utterly astonishing.
“Spirit Stone? What is that?”
Xiao Yufan asked, clearly puzzled. However, from the expressions of Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying, it was evident that the jade in this stone chamber was far more valuable than any elixir.
“The Spirit Stone is a type of jade that stores spiritual energy. In the previous era of ancient martial arts, spiritual energy wasn’t so scarce. But as the ancient martial world gradually expanded, spiritual energy became the most lacking resource. Eventually, many forces from that era had no choice but to leave!”
“Spiritual energy is essential for those who wish to ascend to higher realms after the Spirit Realm, and it is closely related to the internal energy within one’s body. In the previous era of ancient martial arts, there were many, many experts at the Return to Spirit Realm, all thanks to the relatively abundant spiritual energy of that time. But now, even with the revival of ancient martial arts, experts at the Heaven Spirit Realm stand at the pinnacle of the hidden martial world, a far cry from the past.”
After explaining all this in one breath, everyone was stunned, and even Xiao Yufan swallowed hard.
He had heard of the existence of spiritual energy. The hidden martial world hadn’t seen any truly extraordinary talents in recent times, largely due to the near-extinction of spiritual energy. But what lay before them were genuine Spirit Stones, storing an amount of spiritual energy that was likely beyond comprehension.
With these Spirit Stones, breaking through to the Spirit Realm, or even the Heaven Spirit Realm, would become incredibly easy!
They had struck gold!
After a long moment of stunned silence, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled a deep breath. Even if he had obtained a chamber full of elixirs, he wouldn’t have been as excited as he was now. After all, these Spirit Stones were something that even peak Spirit Realm or Heaven Spirit Realm experts would fiercely compete for!
“Hurry up and collect them. No one can resist the immense allure of Spirit Stones. If we attract more attention, it won’t be so easy to handle,” Cheng Ying reminded him from the side.
Xiao Yufan belatedly snapped out of his daze, but the fervor in his eyes didn’t diminish. These were Spirit Stones! With these, his path forward would be paved with ease.
Xiao Yufan realized just how fortunate he was. If he hadn’t stumbled upon the news of the Dragon Command from Xue Feng, or if Yu Xuan’s treasure compass hadn’t guided them here, he might have missed out on these priceless treasures.
“Friend, as the saying goes, ‘those who see should share.’ It wouldn’t be proper to hoard such treasures all to yourself, would it?”
Just as Xiao Yufan was about to start storing the jade into his spatial ring, a calm yet pointed voice came from behind.
At the entrance of the stone chamber stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, the man who had ambushed them outside the city.
“Sharing depends on who’s asking. For petty thieves, forget it. I don’t mind having more good things for myself.”
The appearance of these people surprised Xiao Yufan, not because of their strength, but because they were the first group they had encountered since entering the ancient hall.
“So, it seems our friend here is choosing to ignore us,” the man at the front said with a cold glint in his eyes.
“Sorry, but I’ve never considered you as people to begin with. How could I ignore you?”
With a harmless smile, Xiao Yufan replied playfully. These people, associated with Jiang Xiu, were likely no gentlemen. No matter how strong they were, in his eyes, they were nothing but trash.
“You’re quite arrogant. We thought you’d be sensible and let bygones be bygones regarding what happened outside the city. But it seems some people just don’t know when to quit.”
Han Yunqing, a top young expert from the Qiankun Hall, was as proud as they come. Being mocked by Xiao Yufan made his face flush with anger, and his rage was slowly building up, ready to explode.
What he didn’t notice was that the people behind Xiao Yufan showed no intention of making a move, merely casting him a pitiful glance.
To act arrogantly in front of Xiao Yufan, one needed to have the capital to back it up. Did someone who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Innate Realm have the right to be so bold in this mysterious place?
Xiao Yufan soon gave him the answer: those without strength who act arrogantly are the real fools.
Without any chance to fight back, Han Yunqing was sent flying the moment he made his move. A man just one step away from the peak of the Innate Realm couldn’t even last a single round against Xiao Yufan.
The members of the Qiankun Hall felt a chill run down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was now drenched in cold sweat.
He had thought that among Xiao Yufan’s group, there were at most two or three experts at the Innate Realm. Who could have imagined that this seemingly mild-mannered man possessed such terrifying strength? The fact that their senior brother, a mid-level Innate expert, was defeated in a single move meant that this man was at least at the peak of the Innate Realm.
Such an expert was on par with the top prodigies of the Divine Hall. What right did they have to flaunt their strength in front of someone like him?
Feeling the murderous gaze, Jiang Xiu’s heart skipped a beat. The information he had relayed to his senior brothers was that Xiao Yufan’s strength was at the early stage of the Innate Realm. Now that they had encountered a formidable opponent, he was to blame.
Even if Xiao Yufan didn’t deal with him, the Qiankun Hall wouldn’t let him off the hook.
“So, do you still want to share?”
Xiao Yufan had never taken these people seriously. To him, making a move was just a way to deal with a minor nuisance. Although these people weren’t particularly strong, if they kept causing trouble, it would be annoying.
Han Yunqing’s face froze in indignation. If he still didn’t realize that he was nothing in front of Xiao Yufan, he would be beyond foolish. He understood that there were people he couldn’t afford to provoke…
Xiao Yufan quickly answered that question. Those who tried to act tough without real strength were nothing more than fools.
“This is…”
Seeing the entire stone chamber filled with jade, Xiao Yufan felt his heart skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what it was, when that immense energy surged out, he felt the bottleneck of his half-step Spirit Realm loosen slightly.
He had just stepped into the peak of the Innate Realm. What on earth could this be, to stir the fluctuations of energy within him?
“Spirit Stone, it really is the Spirit Stone!”
While Xiao Yufan was still hesitating, Yu Xuan’s expression became extremely animated. Her melodious voice even rose several decibels, as if she had seen something truly unbelievable.
“Spirit Stone? What is a Spirit Stone?”
Xiao Yufan asked, clearly puzzled. However, from the expressions of Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying, it was evident that the jade in this stone chamber was likely more valuable than any pill.
“The Spirit Stone is a type of jade that stores spiritual energy. In the ancient martial era, spiritual energy wasn’t so scarce. But as the martial world gradually expanded, spiritual energy became the most lacking resource. Eventually, many forces from that era had no choice but to leave!”
“Spiritual energy is essential for advancing beyond the Spirit Realm, closely related to one’s internal energy. In the ancient martial era, there were many, many experts at the Return to Spirit Realm, all thanks to the once abundant spiritual energy. But now, even with the revival of martial arts, experts at the Heavenly Spirit Realm stand at the pinnacle of the hidden martial world, a far cry from the past!”
After explaining all this in one breath, everyone was stunned. Even Xiao Yufan swallowed hard.
He had heard of the existence of spiritual energy. The hidden martial world hadn’t seen any truly exceptional talents in a long time, largely due to the near-extinction of spiritual energy. But what lay before them was genuine Spirit Stone, storing spiritual energy that was likely at an astonishing level.
With these Spirit Stones, breaking through to the Spirit Realm, or even the Heavenly Spirit Realm, would become incredibly easy!
This was a windfall!
After a long moment of stunned silence, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled. Even if he had obtained a room full of pills, he wouldn’t have been as excited as he was now. After all, the Spirit Stones here would be fiercely contested by experts at the peak of the Spirit Realm, or even the Heavenly Spirit Realm!
“Quick, let’s gather them up. No one can resist the immense allure of Spirit Stones. If we attract more attention, it won’t be so easy to handle!”
Cheng Ying reminded him from the side. Xiao Yufan belatedly realized this, but the fervor in his eyes didn’t diminish. These were Spirit Stones! With these, the path ahead would be paved with ease.
Xiao Yufan felt incredibly lucky. If he hadn’t stumbled upon the news of the Dragon Command from Xue Feng, or if Yu Xuan’s treasure compass hadn’t guided them here, he might have missed out on these priceless treasures.
“Friend, as the saying goes, ‘what’s seen is shared.’ It wouldn’t be proper to hog such a treasure all to yourself!”
Just as Xiao Yufan began to stuff the jade into his spatial ring, a calm voice came from behind.
At the entrance of the stone chamber stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, who had once robbed them outside the city.
“Sharing depends on who’s asking. For petty thieves, forget it. I don’t mind having more good things!”
The appearance of these people genuinely surprised Xiao Yufan, not because of their strength, but because they were the first group they had encountered since entering the ancient hall.
“So, it seems our friend here is ignoring our presence,” said the man at the forefront, a cold glint in his eyes.
“Sorry, but I never considered you people in the first place. How could I ignore you?”
With a harmless smile, Xiao Yufan spoke with a hint of mockery. These people, associated with Jiang Xiu, were likely no gentlemen. No matter how strong they were, in his eyes, they were just trash!
“You’re quite arrogant. We thought you’d be sensible and let bygones be bygones. But it seems some people just don’t know when to quit!”
As a top young expert of the Qiankun Hall, Han Yunqing’s pride was second to none. Humiliated by Xiao Yufan’s words, his anger simmered, ready to explode.
But he failed to notice that the people behind Xiao Yufan showed no intention of intervening, merely casting him a pitiful glance.
To act tough in front of Xiao Yufan, one needed sufficient capital. Did someone who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Innate Realm have the right to be arrogant in this mysterious place?
Xiao Yufan soon gave him the answer: those without strength who act tough are the real fools!
Without any resistance, Han Yunqing was sent flying the moment he made his move. A powerhouse just one step away from the peak of the Innate Realm couldn’t even last a single round against Xiao Yufan.
The members of the Qiankun Hall felt a chill run down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was now drenched in cold sweat.
He had thought that among Xiao Yufan’s group, there were at most two or three experts at the Innate Realm. Who could have imagined that this seemingly gentle man possessed such terrifying strength? Even their senior brother at the mid-Innate Realm was defeated in a single move, indicating that this man was at least at the peak of the Innate Realm.
Such an expert was on par with the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall. What right did they have to flaunt their strength in front of him?
Feeling that murderous gaze, Jiang Xiu’s heart skipped a beat. The information he had relayed to his senior brothers was that Xiao Yufan’s strength was at the early Innate Realm. Now that they had encountered a tough opponent, he was to blame.
Even if Xiao Yufan didn’t deal with him, the people of the Qiankun Hall wouldn’t let him off easily!
“So, do you still want to share?”
Xiao Yufan had never taken these people seriously. To him, dealing with them was just a minor inconvenience. Although their strength wasn’t much, if they kept causing trouble, it would be annoying.
The indignation on Han Yunqing’s face froze instantly. If he still didn’t realize that he was nothing in front of Xiao Yufan, then he was truly foolish. Some people were beyond his reach, and he understood that much…
The Qian Kun Sect members felt a chill run down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was now drenched in cold sweat.
“This is…”
Upon seeing the entire stone chamber filled with jade, Xiao Yufan felt his heart skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what it was, when that immense energy surged out, he felt the bottleneck of his half-step to the Spiritual Realm loosen slightly.
He had just reached the peak of the Innate Realm. What on earth could this be, to stir the fluctuations of energy within him?
“Xuanling Stone! It really is Xuanling Stone!”
While Xiao Yufan was still in shock, Yu Xuan’s expression became incredibly vivid, and her melodious voice rose several decibels, as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable.
“Xuanling Stone? What is that?”
Xiao Yufan asked, clearly puzzled. However, from the expressions of Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying, it was evident that the jade in this stone chamber was likely more valuable than any pill.
“Xuanling Stone is a type of jade that stores spiritual energy. In the ancient martial era, spiritual energy wasn’t as scarce as it is now. But as the martial world grew, spiritual energy became the most lacking resource. Eventually, many forces from that era had no choice but to leave!”
“Spiritual energy is essential for advancing beyond the Spiritual Realm, deeply connected to one’s internal energy. In the ancient martial era, there were many powerful figures in the Returning Spirit Realm, all thanks to the abundant spiritual energy of that time. But now, even with the revival of martial arts, those in the Heavenly Spirit Realm stand at the pinnacle of the hidden martial world, a far cry from the past!”
After this explanation, everyone was stunned, including Xiao Yufan, who swallowed hard.
He had heard of the existence of spiritual energy. The hidden martial world hadn’t seen any truly exceptional talents in a long time, largely due to the near-extinction of spiritual energy. But what lay before them was genuine Xuanling Stone, storing spiritual energy at an astonishing level.
With these Xuanling Stones, breaking through to the Spiritual Realm or even the Heavenly Spirit Realm would become incredibly easy!
This was a windfall!
After a long moment of daze, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled. Even if he had obtained a chamber full of pills, he wouldn’t have been as excited as he was now. The Xuanling Stones here were something that even peak Spiritual Realm or Heavenly Realm experts would fight over!
“Hurry up and collect them. No one can resist the immense allure of Xuanling Stone. If we attract more attention, it won’t be easy to handle!”
Cheng Ying reminded him, and Xiao Yufan finally snapped out of his reverie. However, the fervor in his eyes didn’t diminish. This was Xuanling Stone! With these, his path forward would be paved with ease.
Xiao Yufan realized how fortunate he was. If he hadn’t stumbled upon the news of the Dragon Command from Xue Feng, or if Yu Xuan’s treasure compass hadn’t guided them, he might have missed these priceless treasures.
“Friend, as the saying goes, ‘those who see should share.’ It wouldn’t be proper to hog such treasures all to yourself, would it?”
Just as Xiao Yufan began storing the jade into his spatial ring, a calm voice sounded from behind.
At the entrance of the stone chamber stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, the man who had robbed them outside the city.
“Sharing depends on who’s asking. For scoundrels like you, forget it. I don’t mind having more good things for myself!”
The appearance of these people surprised Xiao Yufan, not because of their strength, but because they were the first group they had encountered since entering the ancient hall.
“So, it seems you’re ignoring our presence,” the man at the front said coldly, a glint of menace in his eyes.
“Sorry, but I never considered you as people to begin with. How could I ignore you?”
With a harmless smile, Xiao Yufan replied playfully. These people, associated with Jiang Xiu, were likely no saints. No matter how strong they were, in his eyes, they were nothing but trash.
“You’re quite arrogant. We thought you’d be more reasonable and let bygones be bygones. But it seems some people just don’t know when to quit!”
As one of the top young talents of the Qiankun Hall, Han Yunqing’s pride was unmatched. Humiliated by Xiao Yufan’s words, his anger simmered until it finally exploded.
However, he failed to notice that the people behind Xiao Yufan showed no intention of intervening, merely casting him a pitiful glance.
To act arrogantly in front of Xiao Yufan, one needed sufficient capital. Did someone who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Innate Realm have the right to be cocky in this mysterious place?
Xiao Yufan soon gave him the answer: those without strength who act arrogantly are truly fools!
Without any chance to fight back, Han Yunqing was sent flying the moment he made his move. A man just one step away from the peak of the Innate Realm couldn’t even last a single round against Xiao Yufan.
The members of the Qiankun Hall felt a chill run down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was now drenched in cold sweat.
He had assumed that among Xiao Yufan’s group, there were at most two or three Innate Realm experts. Who could have guessed that this seemingly mild-mannered man possessed such terrifying strength? Even their senior brother, a mid-Innate Realm expert, was defeated in one move, indicating that this man was at least at the peak of the Innate Realm.
Such a powerhouse was on par with the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall. What right did they have to flaunt their strength in front of him?
Feeling the murderous gaze, Jiang Xiu’s heart skipped a beat. He had informed his senior brothers that Xiao Yufan’s strength was at the early Innate Realm. Now that they had encountered a formidable opponent, he was to blame.
Even if Xiao Yufan didn’t deal with him, the Qiankun Hall wouldn’t let him off the hook!
“So, do you still want to share the spoils?”
Xiao Yufan had never taken these people seriously. To him, dealing with them was just a minor inconvenience. Although their strength was mediocre, if they kept causing trouble, it would be annoying.
Han Yunqing’s expression froze. If he still didn’t realize that he was nothing in front of Xiao Yufan, he would be beyond foolish. Some people were simply not to be trifled with, and he understood that now…
An expert of this level rivaled the top three prodigies of the sect. How could they dare to act arrogantly in front of such a person?
“This is…”
Upon seeing the entire stone chamber filled with jade, Xiao Yufan felt his heart skip a beat. Although he didn’t know what it was, when that immense energy surged out, he felt the bottleneck of his half-step to the Spirit Realm loosen slightly.
He had just reached the peak of the Innate Realm. What could this be, capable of stirring the fluctuations of energy within him?
“Spirit Stones! They really are Spirit Stones!”
While Xiao Yufan was still in doubt, Yu Xuan’s expression turned incredibly vivid, and her melodious voice rose several decibels, as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable.
“Spirit Stones? What are Spirit Stones?”
Xiao Yufan asked, clearly puzzled. However, from the expressions of Yu Xuan and Cheng Ying, it was evident that the jade in this stone chamber was far more valuable than any elixir.
“Spirit Stones are jade that stores spiritual energy. In the ancient martial era, spiritual energy wasn’t so scarce. But as the martial world expanded, spiritual energy became the most depleted resource. Eventually, many forces from that era had no choice but to leave!”
“Spiritual energy is essential for advancing beyond the Spirit Realm, deeply connected to one’s internal energy. In the ancient martial era, there were many masters of the Return to Spirit Realm, all thanks to the then-abundant spiritual energy. But now, even with the revival of martial arts, masters of the Heavenly Spirit Realm stand at the pinnacle of the hidden martial world, a far cry from the past!”
After this explanation, everyone was stunned, including Xiao Yufan, who swallowed hard.
He had heard of the existence of spiritual energy. The hidden martial world hadn’t seen any truly exceptional talents in a long time, largely due to the near-extinction of spiritual energy. But what lay before them were genuine Spirit Stones, storing an astonishing amount of spiritual energy.
With these Spirit Stones, breaking through to the Spirit Realm, or even the Heavenly Spirit Realm, would become incredibly easy!
This was a windfall!
After a long moment of daze, Xiao Yufan slowly exhaled. Even acquiring a chamber full of elixirs hadn’t excited him this much. The Spirit Stones here would be fiercely contested by peak Spirit Realm and even Heavenly Spirit Realm experts!
“Quick, let’s gather them. No one can resist the immense allure of Spirit Stones. If we attract more attention, it won’t be easy to resolve!”
Cheng Ying reminded him. Xiao Yufan belatedly realized this, but the fervor in his eyes didn’t diminish. These were Spirit Stones! With them, his path forward was paved.
Xiao Yufan felt incredibly fortunate. If he hadn’t stumbled upon the information about the Dragon Command from Xue Feng, or if Yu Xuan’s treasure compass hadn’t guided them, he might have missed these priceless treasures.
“Friend, it’s said that those who see should share. It wouldn’t be proper to hoard such treasures alone.”
Just as Xiao Yufan began storing the jade into his spatial ring, a calm voice sounded from behind.
At the chamber’s entrance stood several figures, each exuding a formidable aura. Among them, Xiao Yufan recognized a familiar face—Jiang Xiu, who had once robbed them outside the city.
“Sharing depends on who’s asking. For petty thieves, forget it. I don’t mind having more treasures!”
The appearance of these people surprised Xiao Yufan, not because of their strength, but because they were the first group they had encountered since entering the ancient hall.
“It seems our friend here is ignoring us,” said the man at the forefront, a cold glint in his eyes.
“Sorry, I never considered you human to begin with. How can I ignore what I don’t acknowledge?”
With a harmless smile, Xiao Yufan spoke playfully. These people, associated with Jiang Xiu, were likely no gentlemen. No matter their strength, in his eyes, they were mere trash.
“You’re arrogant. We thought you’d be sensible and let bygones be bygones. But it seems some people prefer punishment over peace.”
Han Yunqing, a top young master of the Qiankun Hall, was as proud as they come. Xiao Yufan’s words flushed his face with anger, and his rage began to boil over.
But he failed to notice that the people behind Xiao Yufan showed no intention of intervening, merely casting him a pitiful glance.
To act arrogantly before Xiao Yufan, one needed sufficient capital. Did someone who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Innate Realm have the right to be so bold in this mysterious place?
Xiao Yufan soon provided the answer: those without strength who act arrogantly are true fools.
Without any resistance, Han Yunqing was sent flying the moment he made a move. A master just one step away from the peak of the Innate Realm couldn’t even last a single round against Xiao Yufan.
The Qiankun Hall members felt a chill down their spines, especially Jiang Xiu, whose face was now drenched in cold sweat.
He had thought that among Xiao Yufan’s group, there were at most two or three Innate Realm experts. Who could have guessed that this seemingly gentle man possessed such terrifying strength? The fact that his senior brother, a mid-Innate Realm master, was defeated in one move meant that Xiao Yufan was at least at the peak of the Innate Realm.
Such a master was on par with the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall. How could they dare to flaunt their strength before someone like him?
Feeling the murderous gaze, Jiang Xiu’s heart skipped a beat. He had informed his senior brothers that Xiao Yufan’s strength was at the early Innate Realm. Now that they had encountered a tough opponent, he was to blame.
Even if Xiao Yufan didn’t act against him, the Qiankun Hall wouldn’t let him off easily.
“Now, do you still want to share?”
Xiao Yufan had never regarded these people as significant. To him, dealing with them was merely resolving a minor nuisance. Though their strength was lacking, endless trouble would be annoying.
Han Yunqing’s indignation froze on his face. If he still didn’t realize that he was nothing before Xiao Yufan, he would be beyond foolish. He understood that some people were beyond his reach…
It seemed that even if Xiao Yufan didn’t go after him, the Qian Kun Sect would not let him off easily.
“Now, do you still insist on sharing the spoils?”
To Xiao Yufan, these people had never been worth his attention. In his mind, fighting them was merely a way to deal with a minor nuisance. Although their strength was nothing special, if they kept pestering him, it would become annoying.
Han Yunqing’s furious expression instantly froze. If he still didn’t realize how insignificant he was compared to Xiao Yufan, then he truly was a fool. There were just some people he could never hope to challenge—and he understood that well enough.
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