Anima's treasure vault was also located within this underground base.
Led by him, they arrived at a massive metallic door. Anima swiftly tapped on it in a complicated sequence. A moment later, a goblin totem emerged on the surface of the door, its mouth agape—revealing what appeared to be a keyhole.
He then retrieved a seemingly ordinary golden key. The key was cylindrical, with countless fine holes scattered across its surface. Once inserted into the keyhole, jagged teeth popped out from the holes, perfectly aligning with the locking mechanism.
This was a mechanism key, activated by infusing it with true essence. It caused the holes to selectively form jagged teeth—any error would make it impossible to open the door.Crafting such a key was no simple task—it was a product of alchemy.
Click!!With the key inserted, the metallic door emitted a crisp sound, as if gears were turning. Then, what had appeared to be a seamless door split down the middle and slid to either side, revealing a passageway.
"Come in—this is the treasury of my Darkblood Town. It's absolutely the safest vault you'll find," Anima declared confidently.
This was no ordinary vault. When it was constructed, it was forged using special materials refined via alchemy. These materials not only blocked divine sense detection but were incredibly durable. Infused with rune formations, even stealth techniques couldn't penetrate it. The vault was sealed from every direction using this unique metal. At a glance, it resembled a high-security vault from a modern bank. Its defenses were the pinnacle of what they could create.
Inside, rows of metallic shelves held a dazzling array of treasures. Some were placed inside jade boxes, while others were simply laid bare. Treasures shimmered all around, many radiating with the unmistakable light of heavenly treasures.
Darkblood Town, with its black market trade, combined with the goblins' alchemy and commerce talents, had amassed no small number of valuables.
The vault also housed a vast quantity of alchemical creations—many of which were bizarre and intriguing.
"Well then, esteemed guest of the human race, this is Anima's treasury. Feel free to browse. If you find something you like, we can negotiate a trade—but the only accepted currency is Eternal Coins. I hope that's acceptable," Anima said, his tone confident. He believed his collection would certainly make Yi Tianxing part with a significant number of Eternal Coins.
"What's this? Is it an alchemical creation?"Yi Tianxing approached a shelf. On it stood a crystal-glass bottle containing a dazzling rainbow-colored liquid, glowing with brilliance like a miniature rainbow.
"That's the Rainbow Elixir—an alchemical potion," Anima explained. "It's made using a blend of crystal, sapphire, ruby, powder from Rainbow Phantom Butterflies, lotus petals, and more. It can be consumed, or opened to release a field of rainbow light that causes all within it to fall into a hallucinatory state. When ingested, it enhances mental strength—what your human cultivators might call strengthening the soul."
The Rainbow Elixir was a byproduct of alchemical refining.
"Alchemy is indeed miraculous—transforming unrelated substances into something so wondrous," Yi Tianxing remarked. Under the Wordless Heavenly Tome, this Rainbow Elixir was graded as a Profound-tier alchemical potion.
Yes—alchemical potion.Alchemy allowed the creation of elixirs, many of which had effects orthodox apothecaries could never achieve.While apothecaries relied on precise concocting—with meticulous attention to proportions and technique—alchemy often bypassed these limits through otherworldly synthesis.
"What about this green potion?"Yi Tianxing looked toward a bubbling green elixir, which resembled something a wicked witch might brew.
"That's the Frog Elixir," Anima chuckled. "Drink it, and your body will temporarily transform into a frog. The effect lasts around one day, depending on the strength of the user. Its duration and potency vary per person."
"And this one?"He pointed to a golden potion, radiating a captivating glow.
"That's Golden Demon Oil—not for consumption," Anima replied. "Apply it to a divine weapon or magical artifact, and it may upgrade the weapon by one or even two tiers. Or it might just enhance it slightly without triggering evolution. It's a gamble—a true alchemy treasure. But it only works on artifact-grade weapons or below—nothing stronger."
This Golden Demon Oil was astonishing—it had the potential to instantly elevate a weapon to a higher tier, possibly transforming an artifact into a true magic treasure.
Under the Wordless Heavenly Tome, it was also identified as Profound-tier.
"And what's this black one?"Yi Tianxing pointed to a black liquid.
"That's a failed alchemical byproduct—Hair Growth Oil," Anima said, looking embarrassed. "All it does is promote hair growth. Works wonders on bald heads or sparse body hair. But aside from that, it has no effect. It's Yellow-tier, lower grade—a complete alchemy failure."
Yi Tianxing nodded.To most people it was useless—but to someone like the Green Emperor, it could be a holy grail. He then shifted his gaze to a transparent crystal, noticing mysterious patterns etched across its surface.
"What about this crystal?""That's a Mana Crystal," Anima beamed. "It stores true essence, battle aura, or magical energy. It's like a second sea of energy. When your inner energy is depleted, you can draw from it to instantly recover and continue fighting. But—each person can only have one. More than that, and it won't work."
Yi Tianxing nodded once more. These alchemy artifacts were indeed miraculous. Every one of them had unique uses. Even within the Great Yi Dynasty, they would be in high demand—perfect for trade and distribution.
"However, these alone won't make me spend many Eternal Coins," he commented.
"Don't worry—this is only part of the collection," Anima replied casually. "Now look here—this is where the real treasures are. After the Eternal Continent merged with myriad worlds, many heavenly treasures rained down. The goblin race gathered some of them. After setting up the black market in Darkblood Town, we also acquired many through trade. We're no fans of war, so we've preserved these instead. Browse freely—we'll discuss prices once something catches your eye."
He then led Yi Tianxing to another large metal rack.
It held countless glowing treasures, each sealed and emitting an exotic light. There were hundreds of them—enough to shake the heart of even a seasoned cultivator.
Anima watched carefully, hoping to see shock on Yi Tianxing's face—but to his dismay, there was none. Yi Tianxing's expression remained utterly calm, as if he were already used to such scenes.
This puzzled Anima deeply.
"Truly well-versed in power. Hundreds of heavenly treasures... impressive," Yi Tianxing murmured. His gaze swept over the collection. Many of the items were Village Tokens, Sect Establishment Tokens, and even City Relocation Tokens.
Not everyone wanted to found settlements, so some had sold these for survival funds. Yet beyond those, there were many unique heavenly treasures as well.
"Hm? Statues? And not just one?"Yi Tianxing's eyes narrowed. Among the treasures were statues—just like the Iron Ox Statue and Spirit Snake Statue he had previously acquired. However, these weren't ox or snake—they were a dragon and a rooster.
The aura emitted from these statues was identical to the ones before.
"Dragon... Rooster... Ox... Snake... Could these be part of the Twelve Zodiac Statues?"
A thought flashed through Yi Tianxing's mind.He had long suspected this connection, but now, with two more in hand, he was certain of it.