"Improving one's cultivation and learning the methods of the Shamanic Path is a long process, not something to rush! However, the treasures deep within this canyon do pique my interest!"
Zhuang Zhou's eyes sparkled with excitement.
A secret treasure that emits a tricolored divine light is certainly extraordinary! In his past life, he never had the chance to encounter such a level of treasure!
"Opportunities are fraught with danger! Zhuang Zhou, you must think carefully. If you wish to compete for this secret treasure, you will undoubtedly face unimaginable dangers. Failing to seize it could result in your death and the end of your path. With your talent and potential, under my guidance, step by step, and with the resources of Northern Heaven Academy, you could reach the Profound Connection Realm in three months! Achieving the Golden Core in three years is not out of the question, and in thirty to fifty years, you could dominate a region and live a carefree life!"
Chu Jiangtian urged Zhuang Zhou to consider the pros and cons carefully.
Don't let impulsiveness ruin your bright future!
"The path of cultivation is about defying the heavens, cutting through thorns, battling the heavens! Battling the earth! Battling people! If you can't even face a little danger, how can you achieve greatness?"
Zhuang Zhou's words were spoken with an air of maturity.
Chu Jiangtian felt as if he were facing an old monster with a firm Dao heart, not an eight-year-old child!
He was momentarily stunned, then showed an expression of appreciation.
"Well said! You have courage and determination!"
Chu Jiangtian no longer tried to dissuade Zhuang Zhou but instead waved his sleeve, dispersing the thick fog.
His soul returned to the totem pole.
The totem pole instantly shrank to the size of a toothpick and flew into Zhuang Zhou's Mustard Seed Ring.
"The fog has cleared! What exactly did Zhuang Zhou experience during this process?"
Liu Yukun stared intently at the mirror before him, feeling for the first time that things might be slipping out of his control.
Zhuang Zhou advanced cautiously, step by step, toward the interior of the canyon.
The canyon was essentially Chu Jiangtian's altar, but the various Heavenly Dao markings and feng shui formations on the ground had naturally formed over hundreds of years, forcing Zhuang Zhou to proceed with caution. A single misstep could lead to a disastrous outcome.
Fortunately, Zhuang Zhou had some understanding of formations and feng shui. His cultivation in his past life was advanced, and his mind was sharp, allowing him to foresee danger. It took him a full four hours to reach the center of the canyon safely.
In the center of the canyon, there was a giant lotus flower.
The lotus had a diameter of three meters and twelve petals, blooming with immense vitality.
In the center of the flower, a faint tricolored light emerged!
"This is a Twelve-grade Spirit Moon Lotus! It blooms once every thousand years! The Spirit Moon Lotus absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, with each petal containing rich vitality, making it an excellent ingredient for refining elixirs! But this is not the most precious aspect of the Spirit Moon Lotus! It is a naturally occurring arcane treasure, and it is said that each time it blooms, an independent space appears in the center, containing a peerless treasure! The lotus only remains open for an hour; if it withers, the treasure will vanish along with the independent space!" This chapter is updated first at NovelPing.
Before the mirror, Liu Yukun suddenly became excited.
He hadn't expected such a rare arcane treasure as the Spirit Moon Lotus to appear in this secret realm!
His eyes gleamed with anticipation; killing Zhuang Zhou was no longer important. What mattered was obtaining the Spirit Moon Lotus and the treasure within!
If he could get his hands on these items, he could immediately go into seclusion, and within a year or so, he could break through his current realm, don purple robes, and become an Elite Disciple.
At that point, he wouldn't need to listen to Long Aotian's orders.
He would be a big shot in the academy, with countless academy disciples following his commands!
Liu Yukun's eyes gleamed with greed.
He once again secretly activated a communication talisman.
Not far from the canyon, a group of people suddenly halted.
Among them, a young man clad in pale blue armor, with a detached and aloof demeanor, was surrounded by dozens of disciples participating in the examination, as if he were an emperor above all.
This person was Yun Zhonghe, the top Seeded Candidate in this trial!
It was said that a year ago, at the age of eleven, he had already broken through to the Profound Connection Realm, but to solidify his foundation, he had forcibly suppressed himself at the peak of the ninth level of the Body Refining Realm for a full year, not seeking a breakthrough!
He possessed the strength to easily kill ordinary first-level Profound Connection Realm experts. All the participants in this examination combined were no match for him. There were even rumors that he had already been designated as a Personal Disciple by a big shot in Northern Heaven Academy. Once he entered, he would skip the Battle Servant stage and become an Outer Court Disciple directly.
At Yun Zhonghe's waist, a command token glowed faintly.
He took it out and saw a line of small characters.
"East, thirty miles away, in the center of the canyon, an arcane treasure has appeared. Kill Zhuang Zhou and retrieve the treasure, and you will be richly rewarded!"
Upon seeing the words on the command token, Yun Zhonghe couldn't help but reveal a proud expression.
"I don't know why my elders owe such a person a favor, requiring me to repay it! Interfering with the normal conduct of the entrance examination, not following the rules, not adhering to martial ethics! Such people are scum, degenerates, and can never achieve greatness! However, since it's a favor owed by my elders, there's no problem with me repaying it. Very well, I'll help him obtain the treasure, kill Zhuang Zhou, and from then on, our grudges will be settled, with no further entanglements!"
Yun Zhonghe was a rather proud individual.
But in the martial world, one must adhere to the principle of reciprocity and human relationships, so he had no choice but to help Liu Yukun kill Zhuang Zhou and retrieve the treasure.
"Follow me!"
At Yun Zhonghe's command, his followers rushed with him toward the canyon!
Meanwhile, fifty kilometers away.
A lone figure dressed in black had his command token light up, also receiving Liu Yukun's task.
His eyes gleamed as he transformed into a shadow, heading toward the canyon.
This was another Seeded Candidate in this entrance examination, also a master at the ninth level of the Body Refining Realm!
He hailed from the Kingdom of Night, proficient in the art of assassination, and no one knew his real name; he was only known by his nickname—One Sword to Take Life, Ghost's Dread.
Zhuang Zhou waited patiently.
The Spirit Moon Lotus finally began to bloom slowly.
A delicate fragrance filled the air.
Within the lotus, the independent space fully opened.
Inside, there was a set of secret treasures—Bells and Feasting!
A large bronze bell, with engravings of the sun, moon, and stars on its surface.
Beneath the bell was a bronze cauldron, with three legs and two ears, exuding a simple and unadorned aura.
Upon seeing these two treasures, Zhuang Zhou's expression couldn't help but change.
"Indeed, it's a heavenly arcane treasure! Bells and Feasting, a top treasure of the Shamanic Path!"
Zhuang Zhou reached out to grab the two treasures.
A sudden shout came from behind him.
"Hold on! A heavenly arcane treasure belongs to the capable! How can a mere child like you be worthy of such treasures?"