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Chapter 1864: Farewell to the Fragments

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"Truly a precious treasure! Master Jin's words sound quite bold. Indeed, I still hold a few items from the Chaotic Universal Immortal Ranking—some of them are even more valuable than ordinary transcendental immortal treasures. Yet, would you really expect me to part with them in exchange for the Yinhe's Milk?" The elder chuckled. "Heh, I merely mentioned it as a suggestion. If Brother Xinglin is unwilling, then that's fine. However, I've heard that just before your seclusion, you obtained a remarkable treasure—something seemingly connected to the Xuan Tian Treasures. Master Jin had originally hoped to take this opportunity to witness it firsthand." Jin Yan expressed a touch of regret. "The Xuan Tian Treasures!" Xingyuan heard this and was visibly moved. "Hmph, you're quite well-informed. Yet, it's merely a fragment of a Xuan Tian Treasure—not the true Xuan Tian Treasure itself. Since Master Jin has specifically named this item, I can no longer hide it away and appear overly reserved. Then, I shall present it to both of you for your inspection." The elderly sage narrowed his eyes, glanced briefly between Jin Yanhou and Qing Yuanzi, and then suddenly smiled, agreeing. "Indeed? Then I and Brother Jiang shall surely be amazed. Though I have diligently cultivated for years, I have never before personally witnessed a true Heavenly Treasure of Xuan Tian." Jin Yanhou expressed his great delight. "I once saw the power of a Heavenly Treasure of Xuan Tian back in my youth, but at that time my magical energy was still low, and I was rather far away. I have never actually seen the true form of such a treasure. Still, considering the Fu Yong clan is one of the major families on the Feng Yuan Continent, they should surely possess a genuine Heavenly Treasure as their clan's centerpiece!" Qing Yuanzi's eyes also sparkled with excitement. As for Han Li, upon hearing the term "Heavenly Treasure," his expression grew serious. He shifted his gaze from the colorful treasures floating in the air and turned to look at the elder. "Indeed, our clan does have a Heavenly Treasure." Yet this treasure had long been enshrined before the sacred spirit of the clan, and even I have only seen its image preserved in ancient texts. True treasures of the Heavenly Realm number no more than a dozen or so throughout the spiritual world—these are already the very limits of what the world has evolved into. The elder spoke calmly, then suddenly rubbed his hands together. At once, a deep resonant sound echoed, and a sphere of red light materialized between them. Within the glow, a incense burner-like object stood clearly visible—its surface pitted and worn, with several well-known golden seals faintly emerging. On its top, several animal motifs were engraved, never before added: some with eagle heads and horse bodies, others with pig heads and dragon bodies—yet all of them missing limbs or hands, appearing remarkably fragmented and worn. Han Li and his companions naturally turned their attention to this object, each displaying different expressions. "This is indeed a fragment of a Heavenly Treasure!" Jin Yan said, his gaze upon the object in the red light, his tone tinged with slight doubt. Qingyuan also slightly furrowed his brows, "Hehe, esteemed friends, when one reaches our level of cultivation, how can one still be so easily distracted by such superficial appearances?" Seeing that the two still seemed unconvinced, the elder did not grow angry but instead chuckled warmly, then suddenly extended one finger and lightly tapped the incense burner before him. "Crack!" The incense burner trembled, and the golden characters on its surface suddenly glowed brightly. At the same time, the several divine patterns atop the burner flashed with red light, fully restoring the missing sections. Then, with a simple movement of his finger, the elder tapped the burner a second time. "Boom!" The golden characters that had appeared on the surface began to disintegrate, scattering into countless golden specks that enveloped the entire incense burner. The strange creature motifs within the red light also twisted and shifted, as though they could at any moment burst through the burner's body. At the same time, a mighty surge of primordial celestial and terrestrial qi suddenly burst forth from the incense burner, transforming into an invisible, immense force that instantly enveloped the entire hall. Even the one who had stood up earlier, Han Li, was momentarily unsteady under this overwhelming pressure, his body swaying and his face slightly pale. Although Qingyuan Zi and Jin Yan Hou remained seated steadily, they could not help but marvel at the unusual phenomenon displayed by the incense burner, murmuring in admiration. "This fragment of Xuan Tian Lingbao, I discovered by chance deep within the remote wilderness, at an ancient battlefield. After that, I invested considerable effort to refine and reforge it, so that I could finally activate its unique powers. What I witnessed just now represents only one-tenth of its full potential. When fully activated, it will certainly rival any of the ten most outstanding heavenly treasures listed on the Chaotic Ten-Thousand-Beings Ranking." The elder folded his hand seal, then with a single gesture drew the incense burner into his hands, and spoke with pride. "A single fragment can exert such power—imagine what true Heavenly Treasures must be like! Brother Xuling, your fortune truly seems extraordinary. With such a treasure at your side, I'd think you'd have a much better chance of successfully passing the celestial transformation ordeal, wouldn't you?" Qingyuan said in admiration. "But I seem to have heard that hundreds of years ago, our spiritual realm gained yet another Heavenly Treasure of the Supreme Heaven." With a sudden flash of his gaze, Qing Yuan suddenly said something that made Han Li's heart leap. "Indeed, if such a thing exists, why have I never heard of it before? Yet it seems unlikely. Perhaps Brother Jiang has mistaken something!" Jin Yan, hearing this, was startled and deeply skeptical. "Brother Jiang heard this from the Flower Elder of our clan, correct? That's true. When I first returned from my meditation, the elders of the clan told me that a few years ago, a new Heavenly Treasure of the Supreme Heaven unexpectedly appeared among the top ranks of the Chaotic Immortal Rankings. This is truly astonishing. It's said this treasure emerged on our Fengyuan Continent, and even the Jiao Chi clan and the Sea Clan have come across the continent to seek it, employing even blood sacrifices, yet they have not yet succeeded." Thereafter, the object vanished without a trace—whether it had awakened its own spiritual awareness and retired on its own, or whether it had been seized by other great beings who then employed their own divine powers to conceal it, remained entirely unclear. Several of our elders, proficient in celestial calculations, had expended immense effort, yet still failed to obtain any definitive information. We must therefore temporarily set aside our pursuit. The elder with the ethereal spirit replied, his tone somewhat gloomy. "Such a thing indeed! Yet how could a treasure of the Heavenly Realm even block out the very power of celestial calculation? Could it be that this treasure has already fallen directly into the hands of a true spiritual being?" Jin Yan Hou shook his head repeatedly, expressing profound astonishment. "It is unlikely that it has fallen directly into the hands of a true spiritual being. Though true spiritual beings are generally born across the various realms, once they mature, they typically leave their original realms—either ascending to higher realms of immortals or wandering freely among the inter-realm voids, establishing their own abodes. Thus, they rarely have the opportunity to first encounter the Heavenly Realm treasure." Otherwise, where would the various ethnic groups offer these true spirits as the fundamental protection for their clans? I suspect this matter and this Xuan Tian treasure may not be native to our realm. While it's plausible that a treasure not born in our realm could be forced to conform through a few calculations, it would not be surprising at all if this treasure awakened to consciousness, became alert, and gained the ability to resist the calculations and influences of the other realms' celestial forces." The Xuan Ling elder's gaze sharpened, and slowly, he uttered words that approached the truth. "Ah, with the elder's explanation, this indeed makes sense. It's likely true. Otherwise, the various clans would not have so quietly withdrawn their efforts. After all, no one would willingly undertake such a futile endeavor as searching for a needle in a haystack. Your breadth of experience, Dao Brother, truly surpasses that of ordinary individuals!" Jin Yan Hou thought for a moment, then spoke with genuine admiration. Qingshuan Zi nodded in agreement beside him, his expression reflecting the same sentiment. "Ha ha, this conclusion was jointly reached by the senior elders of our clan—far from something I came up with on my own. Well, young Han, you've listened for quite some time now—have you decided which treasures you'd like to take?" The venerable elder chuckled, suddenly turning to face Han Li and asking him a question, not forgetting the matter they had almost overlooked earlier. After hearing the conversation between the three elders, Han Li's initially tense heart finally settled, yet upon listening to the elder's remarks, a strange expression appeared on his face. After a moment of hesitation, he had to reply firmly: "Senior, though these treasures are indeed marvelous, none of them are exactly what I've been seeking. I still wish to keep the Yinhe Spiritual Milk for my own use." "If you're not interested in any of these, does that mean you actually possess a Heavenly-Spiritual Treasure listed on the Universal Catalog of Immortal Treasures? Very well—if you truly have such a treasure, then I shall certainly not insist on exchanging it for these." But if not, then you must be showing disrespect to me—there will be no mercy, and I shall have to give you a good lesson. To韩立's surprise, the elder did not explode in anger upon hearing this, but instead grew serious, his expression darkening slightly. Upon hearing this,韩立 said nothing further, merely flipping his hand once. A flash of silver followed, and suddenly a short, gleaming silver ruler appeared. With a simple grasp and a slight motion of his fingers, a powerful aura surged forth, and countless shimmering silver ruler-images unfolded in the air, forming an astonishingly elegant display. "Hm, truly a celestial treasure ranked on the Universal Catalogue of Efficacy. Though likely near the bottom of the list, it seems young韩has no shortage of ordinary treasures." Jin Yan, initially surprised, then smiled faintly, clearly enjoying a touch of amusement at the elder's predicament. Qingyuan Zi stroked his chin, only to chuckle softly. The elder, seeing that the two items he had offered consecutively had failed to secure a favorable exchange, grew somewhat displeased. After staring at Han Li for a while, he finally sneered and said, "I didn't expect you to have such a modest cultivation level, yet your family's wealth is quite substantial. Since you already possess both elixirs and magical artifacts, I shall now offer you something you cannot possibly refuse in exchange for these spiritual milks."