I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 434 Kunlun Treasure Vault (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Before exploring the hidden map of the Kunlun Secret Realm, Chonghe Daojun made Jiang Yi wait a moment. He then uprooted the black and white lotus that Jiang Yi had cultivated through enlightenment, and with a wave of his hand, the lotus transformed into a stream of light and entered the sword-nurturing gourd at her waist.

"This Dao Lotus has been imbued with a lot of primordial Qi, let's keep it."

After saying that, Chonghe Daojun stepped onto the stairs and walked through the archway of Kunlun.

Jiang Yi subconsciously pressed the sword-nurturing gourd at her waist. In front of a high-level cultivator, she really couldn't hide any secrets, a feeling that was truly terrifying.

That's why she had to cling to Chonghe Daojun, this powerful figure.

Otherwise, the day she was in the spotlight would not be far from her death, which was one of the things she struggled with before participating in the Heavenly Ranking competition.

Jiang Yi turned the Heart-Piercing Mirror on her waist over so that the mirror faced the surrounding buildings, allowing the Heart-Piercing Mirror to also appreciate the magnificent scenery of Kunlun.

In particular, the seal script on some of the pillars is quite remarkable. I'll record it and study it when I get back.

Since we can't hide anything anymore, let's not hide it anymore and just let things be as they are.

Chonghe Daojun said to himself, "Those old guys in the Mountain and Sea Realm who are at the same Dao Integration stage as me have already searched this place many times, so there are no good treasures left here. Of course, that's for people at our level. People at your level should still be able to find something useful."

As the two walked through the seemingly miraculous complex of buildings, they passed an unimaginably vast square, where Chonghe Daojun casually pointed.

"This is the main square of Kunlun, where the immortals once listened to the Dao Ancestor preach."

Jiang Yi stared intently, trying to comprehend something, but then heard Chonghe Daojun's soft laughter in his ears.

"This is the shadow of the Dao, not a real mark. The real Kunlun has long since returned to nothingness. What remains are all illusions."

After passing through a clear pool where spiritual energy had condensed into liquid, several peculiar lotus flowers swayed in the water, their stamens exhaling wisps of spiritual light visible to the naked eye.

"Daojun, are these also fake?"

"Yes, the Creation Pool was indeed a real thing back then. Its water could cleanse the impurities of the Golden Core and restore it to its original state. Unfortunately, 100,000 years have passed since the Primordial Era, the divine water has dried up, the lotus flowers have withered, and only a phantom remains."

The two stepped onto a long corridor, the pillars of which were carved with various mythical beasts and birds, lifelike, including the Kunpeng, Kaiming Beast, and nine-headed giant tiger that they had seen in the sea of ​​clouds before.

As light and shadow flowed, these sculptures seemed to come alive, ready to take flight.

Chonghe Daojun added, “The Great Dao leaves its mark; one may observe its spirit, but one must not be attached to its form. They are already a legendary imprint between heaven and earth, and cannot be reproduced.”

Jiang Yi nodded and composed herself.

Along their journey, they saw magnificent heavenly gates, ethereal pavilions, the phantom of a massive alchemy furnace, and the illusory image of a spiritual herb garden filled with the ancient fragrance of herbs…

As Chonghe Daojun casually offered his guidance, Jiang Yi's eyes were opened wide, and his Dao heart gradually calmed down amidst shock and enlightenment.

After strolling for a long time, the sea of ​​clouds surged beneath my feet, and a solitary white jade palace, suspended above the sea of ​​clouds, appeared at the end of my sight.

The main hall's doors are simple and unadorned, with only two ancient seal script inscriptions that flow with a refined and Taoist aesthetic.

treasure house.

Unlike the ethereal illusions of the past, this grand hall felt weightily real.

Chonghe Daojun stopped and looked at Jiang Yi. “Alright, this treasure vault is one of the few real relics in this secret realm. Now that you have successfully passed the three trials of the Dao, comprehended the Five Elements, experienced Yin and Yang, and even activated the Primordial Qi, the door to this treasure vault will open for you once.”

He raised his finger and pointed to the heavy white jade gate.

"You can go in and choose two things to take with you. The swordsmanship trial is the same as the other trials. What you choose depends entirely on your own 'fate' and 'heart'."

"Daojun, I..."

Chonghe Daojun raised his hand to interrupt Jiang Yi's words.

"I know you have something on your mind to tell me. There's no need to rush, and it won't delay your pursuit of the top spot. Go in first to collect your reward, and then we can sit down and talk slowly."

Jiang Yi bowed respectfully to Daoist Chonghe, "Thank you for your guidance, Daoist."

Chonghe Daojun nodded, stepped aside, and a lazy smile returned to his face, with a hint of barely perceptible expectation in his eyes.

"Take your time choosing. I'll rest here for a moment."

After saying this, Daoist Chonghe actually sat down on the spot and closed his eyes to rest.

Jiang Yi walked straight to the entrance of the treasure vault, pushed open the jade door, and went inside. Rows of towering white jade shelves came into view, stretching into the darkness at the end of her sight.

A faint glow emanated from the surface of the shelves, on which various items were scattered. Some shelves were empty, clearly taken away by previous owners.

The interior of the entire treasure vault was deep and secluded, becoming increasingly obscured the view the further one went in, as if shrouded in a hazy mist.

Jiang Yi tried to take a step forward, but was gently blocked by an invisible barrier, preventing him from truly entering the treasure vault.

The Heart-Piercing Mirror flew up from Jiang Yi's waist and tentatively entered, but was blocked outside as well, and could only float sullenly on Jiang Yi's shoulder.

"If they won't let us in, how are we supposed to choose?"

Jiang Yi stood still, pondering what she needed. Just as the thought arose, three streaks of light suddenly flew over from the shelf in front of her and hovered in front of her.

Those were three ancient jade slips, their surfaces shrouded in cyan, red, and yellow spiritual light, corresponding to her wood, fire, and earth elemental roots.

Jiang Yi probed with his divine sense, and the information in the jade slip flowed into his mind.

"The Longevity Method? Isn't this the 'Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture'?"

The cyan jade slip records a wood-based Daoist technique that emphasizes continuous life and longevity, including profound methods for healing and prolonging life. However, judging from the general outline, it is even more difficult and obscure than the technique of the Azure Emperor.

"It seems that the Azure Emperor's cultivation method originated from Kunlun, and after his improvements, it is more suitable for the current cultivation environment."

Jiang Yi continued reading. The second crimson jade slip contained a top-tier fire-based cultivation technique called "Nine Revolutions of Burning Heaven," which recorded the cultivation methods for nine different kinds of fire. If one could master it, one could burn mountains and boil seas.

"This is very suitable for Hong Li's cultivation. The nine tails correspond to the nine kinds of strange flames. Wonderful!"

The third yellow jade slip is the "Houtu Zaidao Jing" (The Scripture of the Earth Carrying the Dao), which expounds the ultimate principles of the earth element. When cultivated to a high level, one can transform into the earth and bear all things. It contains martial arts techniques and methods of body refinement.

"Why does this feel like a combination of the two cultivation techniques of Emperor Kun?"

Then, Jiang Yi thought of the magic weapon, and three beams of light immediately flew over.

An ancient bronze mirror can expose falsehoods and deflect magic.

A small, crimson sword, its blade as transparent as glass, containing a wisp of innate fire.

A piece of earth-yellow jade pendant, carved into the shape of a mountain, allows the wearer to draw upon the power of the earth for unparalleled defense.

Jiang Yi didn't rush to make a choice, but rested her chin on her hand and thought about it.

Hongli Huagu and Zhenshan Duanjin are both undergoing their respective trials. With no other competitors, Jiang Yi believes it's only a matter of time before they pass the three trials and finally arrive at the treasure vault.

They can choose the treasures that suit them themselves; she doesn't need to worry about that.

Including the materials needed for Hua Gu's advancement, I believe Hua Gu will be able to select the most suitable ones.

For her, she originally lacked a fire-attribute cultivation technique, but after deciding to refine the sword-nurturing gourd into her natal magic weapon and use the five demon spirits to balance the five elements, she no longer needed any other major cultivation technique besides the Sleeping Immortal Technique.

Moreover, she also possesses the "Heavenly Gang Demon-Subduing Sword Manual" and the "Heart of the Qin Manual".

The greatest truths are the simplest; there's no need to make things so complicated.

As for magical treasures, there is no particular shortage for the time being. The Kunlun Treasure Vault provides items according to her cultivation level and spiritual root attributes, so she cannot choose high-level items.

In addition to the five elements spiritual energy she had previously absorbed into the Immortal Crossing, her magical power was tempered by the power of Yin and Yang. Lazy Root also forcibly absorbed and stored a lot of innate Qi. Chonghe Daojun even forcibly picked a Dao Lotus for her.

It's fair to say that she has already gained a great deal.

So what is her most pressing need right now?
Jiang pondered for a moment, then opened his eyes, his gaze sharpening.

From a shelf deep within the treasure vault, a beam of golden light shot towards her.

It was a glass box sealed with layers of seals, from which a faint golden flame emanated. The flame transformed into a small golden Qilin the size of a fist, roaring silently inside and frantically crashing against the inner wall of the box.

Immediately afterwards, another beam of white light flew in from the corner of the treasure vault and hovered silently in front of her.

"This is... a jade pillow?"

　see you tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)