Chapter 1009
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Chapter 1009: Precious!
The Seven Star Sword Sect’s entrance was not far from the mine.
While Su Yi was absorbing the powerful energy of the Yuan Stones deep within the mine, Sect Master Ran Jianxuan and the others had already received the signal from their disciples.
They quickly realized that something had occurred in the mine!
Without hesitation, Ran Jianxuan gathered a large number of strong disciples from the sect and moved towards the mine.
“Even with seven elders guarding the mine, they still sent a signal at this time. What could have happened?”
Sect Master Ran Jianxuan, the leader of the Seven Star Sword Sect, appeared as a middle-aged man who looked younger than fifty. His figure was slightly plump, with small eyes on a round face, and there was a gleam in his eyes.
An elderly man in his sixties stood beside him.
Both men possessed cultivation levels above the Yuan Emperor Realm. Ran Jianxuan was at the peak of the Fifth Grade of the Yuan Emperor Realm, while the elderly man was at the Third Grade of the Yuan Emperor Realm.
“Master, could it be that the item hidden in the mine… has the news been leaked?”
The old man looked at his slightly chubby companion, expressing his concern.
At the mention of these words, Ran Jianxuan’s face turned grim, looking as though it could drip with water.
After a few moments, he finally relaxed and replied, “Only a few elders and higher-ups in the Seven Star Sword Sect know about this matter. It is highly unlikely that the information was leaked!”
He paused and reached this conclusion after some thought.
In the Yuan Emperor Realm of the Seven Star Sword Sect, there were fewer than ten people. Because of the importance of the hidden item, seven were sent to guard the mining town.
Everyone knew how crucial that item was. The elders had no reason to make such a mistake and leak the information!
“If that’s the case, other forces wouldn’t attack us over just a Yuan Stone mine!”
The old man frowned, puzzled, unable to understand the key point.
Normally, a mine, especially one rich in Yuan Stones, would be highly attractive. It could bring tremendous wealth!
However, for the smaller, nearby factions, it would be unthinkable for them to go to war with the Seven Star Sword Sect just because of a mine, especially since they might not even succeed!
Even if two factions teamed up to defeat the Seven Star Sword Sect, they would suffer heavy losses and become vulnerable to other powers.
Such minor forces would never be foolish enough to help others gain profit at their own expense.
So, usually, when a significant benefit appears and they know they can’t seize it, no one will go to extreme lengths to take it.
Unless, of course, the treasure is extraordinarily valuable and rare, like the hidden item in the Seven Star Sword Sect mine!
“Go and check for yourself. That item must not be lost. No one should think they can take it from the Seven Star Sword Sect!”
Ran Jianxuan ground his teeth, his eyes growing bloodshot.
Recently, he had been extremely weary.
First, his son had been killed in Sword Star City, along with his horse and Dharma Protector Lu, all by that one person and a bird.
Although the reward had been offered some time ago, there was still no specific information on those two troublesome individuals.
All these things alone would be enough to enrage Ran Jianxuan, but now something else was happening at the mine.
If it were just a normal mine, it would be manageable. But his greatest fear was the potential loss of something crucial!
With heavy hearts, Ran Jianxuan and the elderly man beside him—both in the Yuan Emperor Realm—headed toward the mine, not bothering with horses and relying solely on their cultivation to travel swiftly.
Behind them, many figures in the Yuan Void Realm followed but were quickly left behind.
Within the mine, five Yuan Emperor Realm elders from the Seven Star Sword Sect had already returned. They soon confronted Su Xiaoshuai, the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, Huang Jian, and the Soul Devouring Emperor!
In terms of strength, Su Xiaoshuai and his group had a definite advantage.
However, none of them wished to spend too much time here, fearing that other members of the Seven Star Sword Sect would soon arrive.
They were also surprised by the number of powerful Yuan Emperor Realm experts in the Seven Star Sword Sect. Just for one mine, seven experts were sent—a number beyond expectations.
But they didn’t dwell on it for long. They attributed this to the immense power of the Seven Star Sword Sect, which, though a third-rate force, was close to being second-rate. It wasn’t surprising to have such hidden experts.
“Attack!”
Upon seeing the Green Emperor and his group, and then spotting Su Yi below, the strong experts from the Seven Star Sword Sect suddenly realized they had been outmaneuvered. These individuals had clearly used a strategy to lure them away from their base.
What was most puzzling to them was the fact that they knew Soul Devouring Emperor, yet he was working with that boy!
The two Yuan Emperor Realm experts who had stayed behind had already been defeated, and now the mine was undergoing strange changes, accompanied by thunderous roars that shook the heavens. This made the five returning experts furious!
A fierce battle erupted instantly, with blinding light flashing in the sky, and overwhelming energy sweeping in all directions, attacking both the sky and the earth!
The void trembled continuously, and the mine below cracked open!
The five powerful Yuan Emperor Realm experts were held back by Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, Soul Devouring Emperor, and Huang Jian, unable to gain the upper hand.
Su Xiaoshuai stood by Su Yi’s side, using his wings to send the massive rocks flying.
Without this, the terrifying landslide would have definitely buried Su Yi alive!
“Sss…”
Soon after, a brilliant light suddenly flashed from Su Yi’s palm, quickly disappearing, along with all the overwhelming momentum.
“Aoo…”
Su Yi let out a howl, his body weakening, and he nearly collapsed from the intense pain.
Despite this, Su Yi gritted his teeth and persevered. After activating the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique once more, he felt much better.
“Big brother, is it done?” Su Xiaoshuai quickly rushed to Su Yi’s side, asking anxiously.
“Done!” Su Yi nodded in reply.
“Let’s go quickly!”
Su Xiaoshuai, excited, rushed forward, eager to leave with Su Yi.
“Wait!”
But Su Yi stopped him and said, “There’s something off about this mine!”
While speaking, Su Yi glanced at the massive battle taking place ahead, then leapt directly to the top of the hill.
The hill before him had been flattened, as if it had been cultivated.
The original massive mine tunnels were now leveled from the intense shaking.
At the same time, large cracks appeared on the hill, as though it had cracked open like a watermelon under the scorching sun, splitting into jagged lines almost severing the hill into pieces!
“There it is!”
Upon reaching the ground, Su Yi scanned the area and quickly pinpointed a specific spot not far from him. Then he jumped into a large crack.
The bottom of the crack used to be filled with Yuan Stones, but now it looked dull and lifeless.
Su Yi took out a large knife from his space bag and swung it down.
“Pff…”
The energy from the Yuan Stones had all been absorbed, and they were now very soft. With Su Yi’s strength, he easily plunged the knife a good yard deep, far easier than cutting through rocks or soil!
After a few more tries, Su Yi managed to create a hole large enough to crawl into and dig deeper.
“Boss…”
Watching Su Yi’s quick actions, Su Xiaoshuai deduced that the boss must have found something unusual.
He kept an eye on the fierce battle above, where terrifying energy was unleashed, ensuring that neither he nor Su Yi were harmed by the shockwaves.
“It should be near!”
Su Yi continued digging, uncovering large broken pieces of Yuan Stone.
When he absorbed the Yuan Stone energy earlier, he felt something special in this place—immense and powerful energy. However, even after the Yuan Stones in the mine had all gone dim, there was no change here.
This struck Su Yi as strange. With the mysterious space’s ability, if it couldn’t absorb the energy, it could only mean one thing: this wasn’t regular Yuan Stone.
There could only be one possibility: other treasures must be buried here!
As expected, after digging for some time, Su Yi entered a hidden cave.
The cave wasn’t very large—about the size of a room—surrounded by Yuan Stones.
Oddly, columns had been strategically placed around the cave, seemingly to prevent it from collapsing.
“Someone has been here before and then sealed it again, turning this place into a hidden spot!”
After assessing the situation, Su Yi came to this conclusion.
Around him were Yuan Stones with no exit, but traces of human activity showed that this place had been intentionally sealed off.
Additionally, Su Yi sensed traces of a prohibition, once powered by the Yuan Stones, but now completely destroyed.
“That is…”
Suddenly, while observing, Su Yi’s eyes froze, focusing on a particular object!
In the center of the cave stood a small emerald-green stone, about the size of a stool.
The stone was irregular in shape, but its surface was smooth, sparkling with translucent light.
Even from a distance, Su Yi could feel a mysterious power emanating from the stone, giving him a refreshing feeling, as though it cleared his very soul!
“Treasure, absolute treasure!”
Su Yi was stunned, his eyes widening as he stared at the stone.
His soul power was already immense, and even without touching the stone, it gave him such an otherworldly sensation. It was clear that this stone was no ordinary object; it had to be a rare and valuable treasure!
“Such powerful energy!”
Su Yi slightly closed his eyes, letting the aura wash over him. A look of ecstasy appeared on his face.
