The bronze piece wasn’t large, covered in verdigris, lying amidst the mist. It was undoubtedly part of the same origin as the one Shi Hao held in his arms, capable of merging together. Without the power of the Double Pupils, it would be nearly impossible to spot, as the mist was peculiar, obscuring vision to the naked eye—another testament to the terrifying abilities of a Double Pupil wielder.
*”When will I cultivate the Heavenly Eye? At the very least, I should be able to see through these illusions,”* Shi Hao muttered to himself.
But now wasn’t the time for distractions. He felt a headache coming on—the bronze piece wasn’t in the safe zone. To obtain it, he’d have to break through the formation and venture inside.
*”You actually found something?”* The Great Red Bird was astonished. They had only come here on a whim, yet they had stumbled upon a discovery. This was something that had been lost since ancient times, and to see it again now was nothing short of miraculous.
Even Lin Kun was stunned. He had scoured this place just the day before, nearly turning the earth upside down, yet found nothing. And now, this ruthless youth had arrived and spotted it immediately—how unjust! His previously settled heart twisted painfully again.
*”Could the legendary Divine Butterfly truly reappear in this world?”* For a moment, Lin Kun was entranced. Despite his advanced age, his blood surged like a young man’s. *”We might actually witness something from myth…”* he murmured, trembling.
Shi Hao and the others were equally unsettled, their hearts racing as they pondered ways to retrieve the bronze piece. Yet none dared act recklessly. After all, even a divine-level expert had perished here, managing only to break two and a half formations.
*”It’s not too far. Maybe we can use a treasure technique to pull it over,”* the Five-Colored Luan Bird suggested eagerly.
*”Be careful. We’ll cover you,”* the Great Red Bird said, eyes flickering.
*”Watch this.”* The Five-Colored Luan Bird had maintained a human form since arriving in Medicine Capital to avoid recognition. Sitting at the edge of the formation, five radiant feathers of different hues rose behind him. With a *swish*, five divine beams shot into the formation.
**BOOM!**
The third formation erupted violently, unleashing a terrifying force like tidal waves crashing against the heavens. Even the safe zone trembled violently, filled with a destructive pressure that threatened to crush them all.
*”Pfft—”* The Five-Colored Luan Bird spat blood, his face pale with horror. His five-colored divine light had been devoured, and the backlash struck him hard.
*”How terrifying! We didn’t even enter the formation, just tested it slightly, and this is the result?”* Shi Hao frowned. They were facing a serious problem.
*”Who’s acting recklessly? Trying to kill us all?!”* Some of Medicine Capital’s powerful figures roared from a distance.
Lin Kun quickly intervened, calming their anger and learning about the day’s events. Many had tried and failed, some even perishing when attempting to breach the mist.
*”A Heavenly God’s formation is not for mortals to meddle with. Stepping inside is a death sentence,”* the purple-clad girl Yun Xi warned.
*”What do we do now?”* The Great Red Bird was frustrated. Seeing the prize so close yet out of reach was unbearable.
Shi Hao wandered the area, unwilling to retreat. He noticed fragments of artifacts—remnants from the Medicine God’s fallen heir.
*”There’s a formation diagram, but it’s ruined, only a corner remains,”* Lin Kun said. Even a complete diagram wouldn’t have broken this formation—otherwise, the Medicine God’s heir wouldn’t have died here.
*”Don’t act rashly. Heavenly Gods are beyond our comprehension. Their formations can slay deities and saints alike,”* Yun Xi cautioned.
Upon closer inspection, Shi Hao and the others realized the gravity of the situation. Even probing with divine sense risked being devoured by the formation. The Great Red Bird suffered the worst—a strand of his spirit was severed and dissolved by the mist.
Brute force was too dangerous.
*”That bronze piece fell into the formation yet remained intact. How durable must it be?”* Shi Hao mused, noticing how other artifacts had shattered upon entry.
*”It truly is something special, surviving the formation’s erosion,”* the Nine-Headed Lion nodded.
*”Wait, let me take a closer look. What exactly is this?”* Huo Ling’er asked, requesting the bronze piece from Shi Hao.
*”You recognize it?”* the Fire Crow inquired.
*”It looks familiar—like something from an ancient text. It might be a treasure box,”* Huo Ling’er said.
*”Ah, you’re right!”* Yun Xi exclaimed, examining it closely. *”This is a Primordial Treasure Box.”*
Both girls had extraordinary backgrounds, well-versed in ancient lore—especially Yun Xi, who hailed from the Primordial Divine Mountain.
The Primordial Treasure Box, known in later ages as the *World Treasure Box*, was used by ancient powerhouses to store precious artifacts. Unless opened by its owner, it was nearly indestructible.
The Great Red Bird’s face fell. *”If the box is split in two, what could possibly remain inside?”*
*”Wrong,”* Yun Xi corrected. *”The contents might still be intact. This isn’t an ordinary container—why else would ancient powerhouses use it for treasures?”*
Huo Ling’er recalled a legend—someone once opened a World Treasure Box by chance, unleashing a divine trove. The tale ignited their excitement.
*”Now that we know it’s a World Treasure Box, maybe we can retrieve the other half,”* Yun Xi said with a smile.
Shi Hao seemed to have an idea. Channeling his divine energy into the bronze piece, it glowed brilliantly, emitting over a hundred radiant symbols.
*”Look! It’s lighting up!”*
Not only Shi Hao’s piece, but the one within the formation also shed its rust, its symbols blazing as if responding to a call.
The phenomenon drew everyone’s attention.
*”It’s moving!”*
The bronze piece in the formation slid across the ground toward them.
**BOOM!**
A massive bolt of lightning struck the piece—enough to pulverize ordinary artifacts—yet it remained unscathed.
Shi Hao shuddered, his grip nearly failing as the two pieces pulled at each other.
*”This thing is bizarre. Even a Heavenly God’s formation can’t destroy it, and it almost made Shi Hao lose hold!”* the Great Red Bird marveled.
Others eyed the scene greedily, edging closer.
*”Come out!”* Shi Hao commanded.
With a resonant hum, the bronze piece in his hand shone like a miniature sun, enveloped in a hundred symbols. The piece in the formation mirrored it, finally breaking free and hurtling toward them.
**RUMBLE—**
The third formation convulsed violently, space distorting as if on the verge of collapse. The onlookers paled, frozen in terror.
Despite the formation’s relentless attacks, the bronze piece remained intact.
**CLANG!**
The two halves collided, merging seamlessly into a fist-sized, square block before dimming.
*”It doesn’t look like a box—it’s solid,”* the Nine-Headed Lion remarked.
*”Once activated, it constructs a miniature world to store rare treasures,”* Yun Xi explained.
*”What?!”* The Great Red Bird drooled. A box containing a pocket dimension was indeed a divine artifact.
*”Friends, it seems you’ve obtained something valuable. May we take a look?”* Some in the crowd, having witnessed the box’s brilliance, eyed it covetously.
*”Let’s go. We’ll leave first,”* Shi Hao said. He had no issue fighting them all, but right now, he only wanted to open the box.
Golden light surged as he activated the Kun Peng technique, enveloping the group in a flash before vanishing.
Once outside the valley, they immediately studied the World Treasure Box.
*”Unless you’re the owner, opening it is nearly impossible—unless by sheer luck,”* Huo Ling’er sighed.
They had no such luck. The box passed through many hands, yet none could unlock it.
Lin Kun tried repeatedly before giving up in frustration.
*”Could the Imperial Butterfly be inside? Maybe even other treasures?”* The Great Red Bird’s mouth watered uselessly.
Gritting his teeth, Shi Hao whispered to the Little Pagoda: *”Let’s make a deal.”*
*”Hmm, same rules. The Sunstone you gave me last time was meant for one favor. This will use it up,”* the pagoda replied.
Shi Hao’s heart bled. The Sunstone was a priceless treasure—using it for a single favor was extravagance.
*”No. This time, I want you to help me break into the valley, retrieve the spirit herb, and open this box,”* he countered.
He expected a steep price—after all, there were hundreds of formations—but the pagoda’s demand was outrageous.
*”Unless you offer a hundred true heavenly treasures, it’s impossible,”* the pagoda stated bluntly.
*”You’re too ruthless!”* Shi Hao fumed silently.
*”Do you even know what kind of formation this is? Even gods would die in droves. And that spirit root in the valley? Someone planted it here temporarily. Disturb it, and you’ll face their wrath!”* the pagoda warned gravely.
Shi Hao shuddered. This place was far more dangerous than he thought.
*”Be content. If you truly obtain the Imperial Butterfly, it’ll be an unparalleled fortune,”* the pagoda said, speaking highly of the golden insect.
With one last glance at the valley, Shi Hao recalled the gray-robed woman’s warning: *Leave Medicine Capital. This place will become a battlefield.*
*”Fine. Just help me open this World Treasure Box first!”*
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**Note:** The translation maintains the fantasy tone, adjusts awkward phrasing for natural English flow, and ensures all cultural/contextual elements are preserved. Names and terms follow the provided context. Let me know if any refinements are needed!
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