Translator: AnubisTL
"Gui Fan!" Meng Qing, a true lord of the Taiyi Sect, fixed his gaze on the menacing figure of Gui Fan.
The latter, however, paid no heed to the warning. An enigmatic expression lingered on Gui Fan's effeminate face as his eyes remained fixed on the Pure Yang Physique.
"Why call my name? Is this so-called Pure Yang Physique so delicate and precious that even a glance is forbidden?"
Meng Qing's expression darkened slightly. He grabbed True Yang Daoist and prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Gui Fan shook his head slightly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. He reluctantly turned his attention back to the Moonlight River.
Many cultivators present, including Li Qing, noticed the fleeting regret in Gui Fan's eyes, sending a chill down their spines.
Did this man truly intend to strike just now?!
As expected of a leader of the demonic path! His ruthless and decisive nature was beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators. The term "desperate gambler" seemed entirely fitting.
With the Pure Yang Physique's departure, the crowd's attention once again shifted to the Moonlight River.
At that moment, several more spiritual lights erupted from the middle of the river, indicating that more spiritual objects from Moonlit Ridge had been brought forth.
"Four spiritual lights at once! We need to seize this opportunity!"
"Charge!"
"Four spiritual lights... I wonder what kind of spiritual objects will appear this time?"
"..."
Nearby, Li Qing refrained from rashly attempting to seize the spiritual objects. Instead, he scrutinized the four points of spiritual light ahead, his mind racing with thoughts.
"After obtaining the spiritual object just now, my lifespan actually diminished. This is highly unusual."
Li Qing was deeply concerned about this.
Because he could clearly perceive his remaining lifespan, he could confirm firsthand that it had indeed decreased.
This immediately reminded him of the ominous signs associated with Moonlit Ridge.
Legend had it that spiritual objects brought forth from this forbidden land of life were tainted by strange entities, carrying what was known as "inauspiciousness."
"Could this so-called inauspiciousness simply be the loss of lifespan?"
Li Qing's brow furrowed slightly. If that were the case, he could at least grudgingly accept it.
Currently, Li Qing's lifespan remained abundant, far surpassing that of cultivators at his level, and even those in the nascent soul realm couldn't match it.
However, considering his future use of the transformation chapter of the Myriad Lives Demonic Art, he knew he should conserve every bit of lifespan possible.
No wonder Senior Yue Xuan advised against claiming more than three spiritual objects earlier. It seems there was a reason behind that.
With this thought, Li Qing's gaze involuntarily drifted toward Liu Hanyue's location.
The current holy maiden of Moonchase Palace sat cross-legged beside a peculiar moonstone, enveloped in a dense aura of moonlight that radiated a holy and ethereal aura.
The moonlight swirled continuously around Liu Hanyue, yet her aura showed little change, remaining at the early Core Formation Realm.
For her, the moonlight seemed to serve as a baptism rather than directly enhancing her cultivation!
Apart from those within Moonchase Palace, no one truly understood the purpose of this concentrated moonlight.
Outside rumors suggested that Moonchase Palace's unbroken inheritance—with each generation's holy maiden almost guaranteed to reach the nascent soul realm—was inextricably linked to this moonlight baptism.
The inheritance of Moonchase Palace remained shrouded in mystery. Even with speculation, no one could verify its true nature.
Even at the height of its power, the Ancient Hua Immortal Dynasty would never dare to excessively pressure this immortal dao faction.
As Li Qing's thoughts churned, the four spiritual objects swept along by the Moonlight River finally found their owners.
True Lord Fu Xuan, a master of talismanship with a commanding grasp of the art, cleared a path with a barrage of powerful talismans and successfully seized one of the objects: an irregularly shaped piece of amber. Within the amber, several drops of blood and fragments of bone were sealed.
When True Lord Fu Xuan revealed his prize, a wave of excitement erupted across the arena!
"Fellow Daoist Fu Xuan, the contents of that amber... they seem ominous."
"Blood mixed with bone? Unbelievable! How could such a thing emit spiritual light?"
"I heard that over two thousand years ago, a strange severed bone was unearthed at a previous Moonchase Grand Assembly. But that bone wasn't sealed in amber; it was exposed to the air!"
"Hiss! I've heard that tale too. They say any cultivator who touched that bone met a bizarre death!"
As these words echoed through the air, the faces of many cultivators who had been interested in True Lord Fu Xuan's prize paled. They retreated in haste, as if mortals had spotted venomous snakes or scorpions.
True Lord Fu Xuan, however, remained composed. He cradled the amber in his palm, even holding it up to the bright moon to examine it closely.
"I did sense a faint chill when I first touched it," he remarked, "but I believe that's merely the influence of moonlight. It's unlikely to be an ominous sign."
"Just blood and bone fragments," he added dismissively. "If all else fails, I'll simply use it as ink for drawing talismans."
His confidence was palpable, his tone brimming with arrogance. He showed no fear of the so-called sinister legends.
Hearing True Lord Fu Xuan's words, the cultivators couldn't help but wipe the sweat from their foreheads.
This talismanship prodigy truly lives up to his reputation, they thought. His eccentric nature is as legendary as his skill. He sees everything through the lens of talisman creation.
The remaining three spiritual objects were quickly revealed.
The second item, bathed in spiritual light, turned out to be a withered fruit pit!
True Lord Wood Dragon immediately recognized the fruit pit: it was a Mooncrown Fruit!
Mooncrown Trees never bloomed, but every ten years, these spiritual trees bore Spirit Fruits.
Rumor had it that Moonchase Palace's two prized spiritual products—the Pure Moon Pill and the Drunken Moon Brew—were inextricably linked to the Mooncrown Tree's bounty!
"A Mooncrown Fruit? And it still retains a trace of vitality!" True Lord Wood Dragon narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the fist-sized, withered pit.
Meanwhile, True Monarch Yue Xuan, who was presiding over Liu Hanyue's baptism, cast a fleeting glance at the pit before discreetly withdrawing her gaze.
A moment later, True Lord Wood Dragon spoke first:
"Fellow Daoist Bai Li, this old daoist is interested in the Mooncrown Fruit pit. Would you be willing to part with it? I offer two spirit pills that can slightly enhance your mana in exchange."
Enhance mana in the Core Formation Realm!
This was an incredibly rare offer. At this cultivation stage, pill formulas capable of improving mana were exceedingly scarce.
In fact, throughout the entire Great Wilderness Domain, the only universally acknowledged spiritual object known to enhance mana in the Core Formation Realm was the Millennial Dragon Marrow, excavated from the dragon veins beneath the Ancient Imperial City!
Apart from this, only a few ancient and powerful immortal dao factions might possess such exclusive pill formulas.
One could only imagine the extraordinary value of the spirit pills True Lord Wood Dragon was offering!
Fellow Daoist Bai Li, whose name was Bai Li, hesitated for a moment before preparing to accept the trade.
However, before he could speak, another female cultivator from Moonchase Palace, her beauty breathtaking, gracefully floated forward and said:
"Fellow Daoist Bai Li, Moonchase Palace is also interested in acquiring this dried Mooncrown Fruit kernel. Would you be willing to discuss terms?"
Upon hearing this, True Lord Wood Dragon frowned.
But there was nothing he could do; this was Moonchase Palace's territory!
Before the Moonchase Grand Assembly began, the palace had declared its right of first refusal for all spiritual objects.
"Fellow Daoist Wood Dragon, please forgive us," the Moonchase Palace cultivator said politely, without arrogance. "The Mooncrown Tree can only thrive in specific environments. I doubt it would survive if you took it to the southern region."
Hearing this, True Lord Wood Dragon said nothing more, merely nodding with a hint of regret, accepting the outcome.
After another moment of hesitation, True Lord Bai Li spoke:
"I have no interest in planting this Mooncrown Fruit kernel myself. However, I would like to know what Moonchase Palace is offering in exchange."
The Moonchase Palace cultivator smiled radiantly.
"Naturally, spirit pills that enhance mana. Moreover, Moonchase Palace is willing to offer five spirit pills!"
(End of the Chapter)
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