hotmtlnovel Chapter 56 - "Counting the Spoils, A Major Haul!"
Chapter 56 - "Counting the Spoils, A Major Haul!"
Chapter 056: “Counting the Spoils, A Major Haul!”
After a moment of contemplation, Shangguan Ce finally spilled everything he knew, even sharing a spell designed to fully erase the original owner’s aura from spiritual artifacts. This ensured that Xiao Yu could freely use the treasures from Shangguan Ce’s storage pouch without worry.
Once Xiao Yu mastered the spell, he eagerly took out Shangguan Ce’s Hundred Treasures Pouch. After an intricate incantation and gestures, he successfully purged all traces of Shangguan Ce’s presence from the artifact, leaving it ownerless.
[Hundred Treasures Pouch (百宝囊): A superior spatial artifact used by Nascent Soul cultivators to store large quantities of treasures.]
“Please, I’ve told you everything I know!” Shangguan Ce’s Nascent Soul pleaded desperately. “Spare me! Reaching the Nascent Soul stage wasn’t easy for me—I don’t want to die.”
Xiao Yu remained unmoved. His expression cold, he flicked his fingers.
Whoosh!
A wisp of Pure Lotus Demonic Flame shot into the Myriad Beast Cauldron, engulfing the frail Nascent Soul. The flame’s purifying power reduced Shangguan Ce to nothingness—his soul dispersed, leaving not even a trace behind.
Ding!
“You’ve killed a Nascent Soul cultivator. Successfully plundered! Luck +900!”
The system’s notification echoed in Xiao Yu’s mind. This marked his first time killing a Nascent Soul cultivator since entering the world of cultivation—a feat that, if revealed, would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the realm.
“A Golden Core cultivator taking down a Nascent Soul elder... Truly unbelievable,” Xiao Yu muttered before his attention shifted to the treasures at hand.
He reached for the Hundred Treasures Pouch. With a drop of blood, he established ownership, forming a bond between himself and the artifact.
As he delved deeper into the treasures, his eyes gleamed when he discovered a mysterious Formation Diagram.
“Is this... a Bewitching Formation?” Xiao Yu mused. After a drop of blood bonded him to the diagram, a flood of information surged into his mind.
“This formation... is truly insidious,” Xiao Yu muttered, his expression darkening.
The Bewitching Formation was far more than a simple illusionary array. Once activated, it ensnared intruders in a dreamlike trance, drowning them in unspeakable desires and causing their spiritual cores to collapse. Victims would be left dazed, disoriented, and defenseless.
Additionally, the formation had anti-detection properties, making it impossible for outsiders to spy on those within its boundaries. As a bonus, the array could withstand up to ten full-force attacks from Nascent Soul cultivators, providing formidable protection.
[Bewitching Formation (迷魂阵): A multi-functional array that traps intruders in illusions, shields its user from detection, and provides robust defense.]
“This haul is better than I dared hope,” Xiao Yu grinned.
He immediately activated the formation, casting it over the mountain valley. Though invisible to the outside world, Xiao Yu could clearly sense its presence. The Bewitching Formation provided him with unparalleled security, allowing him to focus on cultivation without fear of being disturbed.
With his newfound safety, Xiao Yu entered his Primal Chaos Space to begin his training.
Ding!
“Host’s breakthrough to mid-Golden Core stage detected. The flow of time in the Primal Chaos Space is now accelerated to 20x!”
Hearing this, Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction. Half a month earlier, the Nascent Soul Pill had helped him achieve his breakthrough, but he had been too preoccupied with the events at Iron Pillar Temple to dedicate time to his advancement.
Now, finally, it was time to reap the rewards of his growth.