Within the fireball, one could clearly sense a pure essence of the Law of Flame. Of course, it wasn't a complete law, but rather the most basic fragment—barely a glimpse, the tip of the iceberg. Still, the runes forming the fireball were innate runes, naturally capable of channeling the power of flame from heaven and earth. When activated, their destructive power far surpassed that of ordinary fireball talismans.
Naturally, its might had limits.
To cultivators in the Divine Sea Realm, or even the Life Aperture Realm, it posed a deadly threat. But against those in the Life Map Realm, its potency weakened and no longer held the same deterrent effect.
Still, that didn't change the fact that it was a heavenly treasure of great value.
Originally, such a treasure-grade talisman would be left in the Star-Plucking Pavilion, awaiting selection by other cultivators. But now, it had found a new destination.
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing picked up the fireball treasure talisman and brought it close to the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner.
Swoosh!!
At the moment of contact, both the fireball talisman and the banner erupted in brilliant divine radiance, merging together instinctively and at lightning speed.
"It's fused. That easily."Yi Tianxing immediately sensed the change.
On the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner, a vividly lifelike fireball appeared—radiant and crisp. Compared to the other talismans, it looked far more realistic. The banner's aura surged visibly, its strength enhanced, and its internal prohibitions grew stronger, even hinting at further evolution.
At that moment, Yi Tianxing realized: through the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner, he could now cast the fireball talisman infinitely. Its power was immense. As long as his true essence could support it, he could unleash fireball after fireball—turning the banner into a boundless artillery array.
Moreover, the preexisting fireball talismans within the banner were instantly upgraded to high-grade quality under the influence of the treasure talisman. Their power grew substantially.
"Just as the intelligence said—treasure talismans can be fueled by true essence to manifest talismans from the void."
Yi Tianxing infused true essence into the banner again and gave it a shake. Instantly, a fireball the size of a faceplate materialized and slammed into the ground, creating a deep crater. The surrounding earth cracked from the heat—its scorching aura was unmistakable.
Its destructive power, amplified by the banner, could indeed pose a threat even to Life Map Realm cultivators. If deployed en masse, even they wouldn't be able to withstand it.
"Fuse them—fuse them all."
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing swiftly began fusing all the remaining treasure talismans.
One by one, dozens of different talismans integrated into the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner:
Fireball, Fire Ring, Ice Spike, Wind Blade, Ice Rain, Earth Spike
Wind Speed, Divine Step, Water Serpent, Gold Blade, Stone Shield
Flame Crow, Flame Bird, Ice Shield, Fire Serpent, Ice Spear, Ice Ring
Poison Rain, Water Sphere, Ice Blade, Gold Light, Ground Collapse
Storm Wave, Vines, Leaf Fall, Earthquake, Cutting Grass, and more.
The banner's talisman variety grew with each fusion.
The most crucial aspect was how these talismans could now combine within the banner to form entirely new techniques.
For instance, the Fire Ring and Wind Speed talismans could merge to form the spell:
Windfire Wheel!
Each new combination enabled vastly greater power. Their synergy made for endless tactical possibilities. With each integration, the banner evolved into a versatile spell matrix.
Once every treasure talisman was fully merged, Yi Tianxing couldn't help but smile.
This was a delightful surprise.
With a thought, the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner was retracted into his body, resting within the Divine Sea.
Just as he was about to continue inventorying his treasures, the Primordial Heaven Emperor Pagoda—residing in his body—suddenly activated. It unleashed a massive suction force, swallowed the banner whole through spatial power.
"It's fusing it. That tower… doesn't even spare the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner."
Yi Tianxing shook his head. But he wasn't truly surprised. The Ten Thousand Talismans Banner had already evolved from a postnatal artifact into a prenatal treasure and was also a lifebound talisman weapon. How could the Primordial Heaven Emperor Pagoda not absorb and refine it, integrating it into its arsenal of divine tools?
His consciousness sank in.
Inside, he saw the banner appear in a world of chaos. From it, countless talismans burst forth, transforming into beams of light and blasting in all directions.
These talismans were the fruits of years of accumulation. Combined with the treasure talismans, they now birthed infinite child talismans, striking the surrounding chaos with explosive force.
Rumble—!
The chaos trembled violently.
Fireballs, wind blades, fire serpents, flame crows—one by one, spells tore through the chaotic void.
Elemental forces—earth, fire, water, and wind—emerged.
Massive swaths of space were carved open.
This time, the Ten Thousand Talismans Banner proved to be a formidable force, opening up thousands of miles of territory within the tower. Its destructive power was extraordinary.
With its integration, the Heaven Emperor Pagoda gained its twenty-ninth level.
Now, the pagoda possessed a total of twenty-nine floors.
The internal space instantly expanded to over fifty thousand miles in radius.
The banner itself evolved further, ascending to Profound Grade, now doubling the power of any talisman it amplified.
Only after this did Yi Tianxing return to cataloging the rest of his treasures.
With the Treasure Appraisal Platform, the process was extremely efficient.
Soon, a massive trove of items had been identified.
Suddenly, a jade box was placed onto the platform.
From it, five-colored divine light radiated outward.
"Five-layered divine glow? What is that?"
Curious, Yi Tianxing peered closer.
Inside the light, the box's contents were revealed: a massive gemstone shimmering with golden light.
Gemstone Meat: Essence nurtured within the body of a Gourmet Beast, entirely formed from the power of gastronomy. Appears like a brilliant gemstone, radiating divine glow. Considered the most exquisite food ingredient in all of heaven and earth, it contains immense power. Consuming it can temper the body, elevate bloodline potential, and trigger unimaginable transformations. Offers the ultimate gustatory experience. No living being can resist its allure.
As the appraisal data entered his vision, Yi Tianxing's heart thundered wildly.
Gemstone Meat. It really is Gemstone Meat.
A supreme ingredient of the world. It required no culinary skill to enjoy—one could taste its divine flavor directly.
Moreover, it bestowed potent benefits.
To Life Apertures and bloodline evolution especially, it offered astonishing enhancement. Just eating it could elevate one's cultivation, awaken new powers, even evolve latent bloodlines.
The meat came from the legendary Gemstone Beast.
Extremely rare and nearly impossible to find.
Yi Tianxing never imagined he would encounter a piece here.
If Gourmet Cells were miraculous, then Gemstone Meat was the very thing they craved most.
Even now, his own Gourmet Cells were screaming, their hunger overwhelming, desperate for him to consume it immediately.
They wouldn't tolerate even a second's delay.
"No. I must have the finest chef prepare it with the finest techniques. Only then can I honor this divine ingredient. Only then will it offer the ultimate experience."
With iron resolve, Yi Tianxing averted his gaze.
This piece of Gemstone Meat was far more valuable than dragon meat. It was sacred. Eating it casually would be an act of desecration.
Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he resumed the inventory.
Though he uncovered many more rare and exotic treasures, none compared to the profound impact of the Gemstone Meat.
Once finished, he returned to his meditation chamber.
In a blink, he appeared before a towering pavilion.
The building radiated starlight and subtly gathered celestial energies. Ancient and extraordinary.
He stepped into the tower's interior.
Inside was a vast plaza, overhead a dome of stars.
Looking up, stars twinkled and streaked across the sky, moving seemingly at random. The sight was mystical and entrancing.
This was the Star-Plucking Pavilion. Each level was a starry realm, and each star represented a treasure. When treasures were placed within, they transformed into stars—some bright, some faint, some large, some small. The tower's nine floors represented nine realms of treasures.
Now, the starlit realm had become vast in scope.
One glance revealed uncountable stars, too many to number.
Among them were herbs, talismans, weapons—heavenly materials of all kinds. Retrieving them required strength and fortune.
"One day, this will become the greatest treasure vault in the Eternal World. A place revered by all."
Yi Tianxing spoke with conviction.
With a wave of his hand, the newly collected treasures emerged.
In an instant, a formless power swept over them.
One by one, the treasures transformed into starlight and flew into the sky, becoming stars—some drifting into other realms within the Star-Plucking Pavilion.
Starlight filled the sky, slowly and silently tempering the treasures within.