Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2132 1536: Theft
Previously on Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan...
It is indeed quite strange when you consider it. These spiritual objects are from centuries ago, and by all logic, even with preservation enchantments, their spiritual resonance should have faded, or their spirit light completely extinguished, rendering them mere worthless trinkets.
However, not only have these spiritual treasures escaped such a fate, they remain astonishingly well-preserved, as if they were only sealed away a few days prior.
Because of this remarkable state, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang began to view this spring with newfound seriousness, recognizing that its existence was likely due to the potent spirit water it produced.
Yet, whether the spiritual objects were naturally hidden or concealed by other means, without approaching the spring closely, one would easily mistake it for ordinary water, never suspecting its extraordinary nature.
A sudden thought struck Li Zhirui; he suspected a hidden secret within this valley and immediately unleashed his divine sense, casting it in all directions, determined to uncover the cause, even delving into the earth's depths.
Despite his thorough investigation, after considerable effort, nothing out of the ordinary was detected, nor was there any sign of a third spiritual object.
"Fellow Daoist, have you perceived anything?"
He shook his head, about to respond, but then recalled something crucial. Instead of probing the ground, he shifted his attention to surveying the entire valley from a high vantage point.
From this elevated perspective, he did indeed notice something peculiar, though he wasn't entirely sure. He tentatively inquired, "Fellow Daoist, your understanding of formations is quite deep. Could you examine this valley? Does it appear to be a natural formation?"
While Fu Chengguang hadn't explicitly boasted of his formation mastery, his past actions clearly indicated a profound grasp of the Dao of the Array.
"Could it truly be so?!"
His curiosity ignited, Fu Chengguang's divine sense ascended, spanning the valley, allowing the mountain contours and feng shui patterns to imprint themselves within his mind.
"Fellow Daoist, you have a keen eye! Indeed, this is a formation! Furthermore, it's an exceptionally rare innate formation! As for its specific effects, further contemplation will be necessary for complete analysis."
Fu Chengguang's eyes snapped open, radiating an excitement that dwarfed even the joy from acquiring the spirit plant. He spoke with a hint of urgency and slight embarrassment, "Fellow Daoist, would you mind remaining here for a little longer? I wish to comprehend this innate formation."
For Fu Chengguang, this presented a significant opportunity. However, for Li Zhirui, who did not cultivate the Dao of the Array, it represented a considerable waste of precious time.
"Fellow Daoist, please take your time. I can utilize this period to thoroughly review the cultivation methods and texts I obtained earlier."
He had only skimmed them previously, without dedicating focused study, and hadn't yet had the chance to fully absorb their knowledge.
"To compensate for the time you will spend waiting, please accept this spiritual object!"
With that, Fu Chengguang presented a white jade pendant.
"There's no need for such formality, Fellow Daoist. It would be best if you kept it..."
But before Li Zhirui could finish his sentence, the jade pendant was already pressed into his hands. Glancing up, he saw that Fu Chengguang was already completely engrossed in deciphering the formation, leaving him no choice but to accept the gift.
With just a brief moment of examination, Li Zhirui discerned its function; it was a Heavenly Immortal Rank spiritual object, primarily used for storing mana. In combat, it could not only directly channel stored mana into the user's body but also unleash the stored power for offensive, defensive, and other divine abilities, making it an item of considerable value.
"Fascinating! Who would have imagined that this unassuming valley could harbor such remarkable treasures."
A spiritually intelligent mutated beast, spirit water with unique properties, and a valley exhibiting an innate formation; this small area contained three highly precious spiritual discoveries.
Li Zhirui mused aloud and then retreated to a separate spot. He retrieved a jade slip containing the Earth Immortal Technique and immersed his consciousness within, beginning his dedicated study from the very foundation.
It must be said, only individuals like them would dedicate such valuable secret realm time to studying cultivation methods.
After all, the time within secret realms is finite; logically, one should prioritize the acquisition of spiritual objects and resources for cultivation. Other pursuits, they reasoned, could easily wait until after their departure.
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Meanwhile.
In the core region of the secret realm, where the spiritual energy concentration was at its peak.
A substantial assembly of cultivators had convened, clearly segmented into two distinct opposing factions.
On one side stood the cultivators hailing from the Three Mysterious Sect and their allied powers, facing off against a group of cultivators representing the opposing forces.
Possessing a map of the secret realm, the former group was fully aware of the spiritual objects' locations. Upon entering, they made a beeline for the area, intensely eager to quickly gather all the precious spirit plants nurtured within. However, to their astonishment, another contingent of cultivators had also come to this realization! While they were without knowledge of the secret realm's central location, standard deduction proposed it would likely reside in the heart of the area, where the spiritual energy was thickest. Therefore, even without a map, by employing special techniques and using the concentration of spiritual energy as their guide, they managed to locate the core region after some effort, though they arrived a bit later. Furthermore, when they arrived, the spiritual objects had not yet been completely gathered. Given that these spiritual objects held considerable value, and some were not yet fully developed, necessitating careful transplantation, their collection pace was naturally reduced. Consequently, the Three Mysterious Sect and their associated factions were compelled to deploy cultivators to ward off threats from the front lines while simultaneously accelerating their retrieval of spiritual objects, no longer concerning themselves with any potential damage to the items.