Among the five of them, only Yi Tianxing had yet to cut open his gambling stone.
Curious, Cai Yan smiled and said, "Husband, why don't you open yours too? Who knows, it might be some extremely rare and precious treasure."Although gambling stones were highly unpredictable, she believed that given Yi Tianxing's luck, there was likely something inside. The only question was whether it was valuable or not.
"Alright, I'll take a look. Hopefully, it's not completely empty," Yi Tianxing said with a smile.
Whether or not there was something inside didn't matter much—gambling stones were just for fun. Still, the thrill of the unknown held its appeal. Based on his Innate Yin-Yang Eyes, he had glimpsed a faint glow within, hinting at something hidden inside, though he couldn't see clearly what it was.
Of course, it could just as easily turn out to be a crystal shard or a broken tree branch.
A flash of light appeared in his hand—a battle sword materialized.With a light swing, he began cutting from the edge of the stone.
The sword sliced cleanly through the stone.
As it cracked open, a natural glow emanated from the Chaotic Space within the stone.
"There's a glow! Look, it's shining!"
"There's something inside! That means there's definitely a treasure. I wonder what kind of treasure it could be. This is exciting!"
The surrounding cultivators had developed some experience. They knew by now—if there was a glow when the stone was cut, there was definitely something inside. Whether it was valuable or not was another matter, but something was there. And that meant it hadn't been a total loss.
They called this phenomenon "Revealing the Light."
"Husband, hurry up and check what's inside!"Lian Xing's voice was filled with eager anticipation as she urged him on.
Yi Tianxing didn't slow down. With flashes of sword light, the stone was completely split open. Without the stone shell, the Chaotic Space within instantly vanished like a popped bubble upon contact with the outside world.
A mysterious treasure appeared before them.
Wooo... wooo...!!
The moment it emerged, eerie wails and howls echoed through the air, like ghostly cries and shrieks. It was an ominous and terrifying scene, as if an incredibly fearsome artifact had just been revealed—something even ghosts and gods would respond to.
"This item..."Yi Tianxing's expression turned serious as he looked at the object now fully revealed.
At first glance, it didn't appear extraordinary.It was a simple, square box, but its material was indiscernible—not metal, not jade. It emitted no glow and appeared ancient and unremarkable. If it hadn't come from the gambling stone, accompanied by such eerie phenomena, anyone would've thought it was just a broken container.
"This is a one-time-use exotic treasure," Yi Tianxing realized.
The moment he touched it, a stream of information surged into his mind. Despite his strong composure, he couldn't help but tremble slightly upon understanding what it was.
Indeed, it was a one-time-use treasure—and one of immense power.
These types of treasures were usually immensely destructive, capable of releasing all their power in a single burst. Because they could only be used once, their destructive force far exceeded that of ordinary artifacts at the same tier.
This item was such a devastating trump card.
Once activated, the power it would unleash was beyond imagination.
One-Time Use Box Artifact
Current Grade: Yellow Tier
Function: Can be stored in the body and nourished with true essence. The more energy it absorbs, the greater the destructive power it can unleash.
Scales Up: Can evolve from Yellow Tier → Profound Tier → Earth Tier → Heaven Tier, growing exponentially in power.
Use: Once activated, it releases all stored power at once—perfect for turning the tide in a life-or-death battle.
Yi Tianxing knew this artifact would be a powerful hidden trump card—possibly a game-changing one in future battles. Though it would drain energy during its nurturing process, the return was worth it.
Without hesitation, he stored the box within his Divine Sea, beginning the process of nurturing it with dragon essence. Mysterious patterns began to interweave across the box as it absorbed energy.
Seeing this, Cai Yan and the other women exchanged glances, their eyes full of solemn understanding.
They knew—any treasure Yi Tianxing would instantly hide without a word must be far from ordinary. The ghostly howls still echoed in their minds. Clearly, this was no artifact to be shown openly or discussed casually.
None of them asked questions.
However, the surrounding cultivators were filled with intense curiosity. They itched to know what it was, but had no way to ask.
"Alright, let's go."Yi Tianxing smiled and led the women away.
The others could only suppress their curiosity and watch them depart.
They continued to wander through the city.
Suddenly, Lian Xing's eyes lit up. She pointed at a spot in the distance."Husband, look over there—those people look different. Could they be from the Aquatic Race?"
Yi Tianxing looked where she pointed.
Indeed, a group of distinctive-looking cultivators stood in a certain area—one carried a turtle shell on his back, another wielded a pair of crab pincers, while a third wore a carapace resembling a shrimp's. Moisture emanated from their bodies.
There was no doubt—these were members of the Aquatic Race.
"It's really the Aquatic Race," Yi Tianxing said, surprised.
In the Eternal World, land and sea were nearly equal in size—if not tilted in favor of the seas. The ocean realms were vast and largely unexplored.
Countless aquatic species populated those waters—bizarre and varied, perhaps even more so than land-dwelling races.
Among them, the Dragon Race reigned supreme, ruling over all sea realms.
Yet even now, the Great Yi Dynasty had never made contact with the Aquatic Races. They hadn't yet ventured into ocean territories, and the seas were full of peril that few dared to face.
And yet, here they were—a delegation from the sea.
Yi Tianxing's interest was piqued.Perhaps this encounter could serve as a gateway to the aquatic world.
Strategic Insight: Establishing trade or diplomatic ties with the Aquatic Race could be a monumental step for Great Yi, offering untold riches and resources from the depths.
Before long, they found themselves at the aquatic group's stalls.
"Fellow Daoists, though we hail from the seas and differ from land-dwellers, we came here hoping to trade—offering sea-exclusive items in exchange for what we need," an elderly man with a turtle shell on his back said with a friendly smile.
"What's this?" a nearby cultivator asked, pointing to an item.
It was a blood-red coral, glowing like a gemstone.
"That's Blood Jade Coral," the old turtle explained."It grows in the depths of the sea and has miraculous healing properties. Smear its liquid on a wound, and it will rapidly heal—leaving no scar. It can mend broken bones and regenerate flesh. You can apply it or ingest it. Even mortal wounds can be stabilized for up to three hours. It's a life-saving treasure.Grade: Earth Tier – Supreme."
This was indeed a treasure—unique to the sea.
Blood Jade Coral
Effect: Heals all flesh injuries, regenerates broken bones, removes scars.
Special Use: Can halt even fatal injuries for up to three hours—buying time for survival.
Grade: Earth Tier – Supreme.
The crowd's eyes grew fervent. Everyone coveted life-saving treasures.
Even Yi Tianxing couldn't help but nod inwardly.
"The aquatic world truly is rich in wondrous treasures," he thought.