Chapter 110

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Chapter 110: Hualun Treasure Vault

The eighteen points of light turned out to be the massive Water Columns supporting the Water Cloud Hall. For unknown reasons, they abruptly descended from the sky, plunging straight to the ocean floor and connecting to the surroundings of Hualun Hall.

"This must be the true treasure site of the Hualun Secret Vault," Ouyang Wentian said as he appeared first, studying the jade-white Hualun Hall with a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

"The treasures from Water Cloud Hall haven’t been distributed yet," Du Jianming’s voice echoed from another Water Column before he leaped out.

"No need to rush the distribution. Let’s open Hualun Hall first and divide everything after leaving the Secret Vault," Elder Yin remarked, trembling slightly as she emerged from a Water Column with her cane.

"We’ll follow Peak Master Ouyang’s decision." After witnessing Du Jianming’s true strength, Sun Yidao had firmly aligned himself with Ouyang Wentian.

"Sun Yidao, have you no shame? Will you become Heavenly Sword Sect’s—no, Ouyang Wentian’s—lapdog?" Du Jianming sneered.

Sun Yidao’s wrinkled face flushed red, but lacking the strength to retaliate, he merely snorted and stayed silent.

Ouyang Wentian ignored them, his gaze fixed on the pristine hall ahead. His brow furrowed slightly.

The eighteen Water Columns had descended in sequence rather than simultaneously. As the leader of the first column, he had glimpsed a shadowy figure darting past Hualun Hall’s entrance while still thousands of feet above. Though fleeting, he was certain it had been human.

If his observation held, someone had reached Hualun Hall before them.

This realization struck hard. Hundreds of disciples had entered Water Cloud Hall, battling through layers of deadly restrictions. Only a few dozen survived—a devastating loss. Their haul from that trial had been pitiful: five mediocre medium-grade spiritual weapons and a handful of pills to stabilize the foundation establishment stage. The rest amounted to worthless scraps in Ouyang Wentian’s eyes.

Discovering Hualun Hall as the true treasure trove had reignited their hopes. Any significant finds here would justify the sacrifices. But now, the possibility of an early intruder threatened their gains.

Ouyang Wentian kept silent. Confirming the intruder might spark chaos, especially with Du Jianming likely charging in recklessly and shattering the fragile alliance between the four major forces.

The group gathered before Hualun Hall, scrutinizing the lion-dragon statues that formed its entrance. No visible mechanisms marked the seamless stone.

Ouyang Wentian’s attention soon locked onto the statue’s forehead—specifically, its single eyeless socket. Was it a conduit for spiritual power? A keyhole for some artifact? He had no clues, and neither did Du Jianming or Elder Yin. Trial and error would be their path.

Meanwhile, Ye Yun stood awestruck in a stone chamber within the hall. If not for overhearing Hua Yicheng’s secret while inside the Dark Sea Demon, he’d never have known the door required dual elemental energy. Why four statues then? Different rewards? Separate realms? He dismissed the questions—answers could wait.

His focus lay on the treasures surrounding him. A staircase dominated the chamber’s center, while jade tables lined the walls, each bearing glowing artifacts. To the left, a coral-like red object emitted a gentle red light, its aura vast and unsettling.

Blood Jade Celestial Crystal!

The name alone hinted at its transcendent value. Though his cultivation level fell far below what such a treasure demanded, Ye Yun pocketed it pragmatically—future prospects mattered more than immediate use.

He hesitated before touching it again. Treasures of this rank usually carried lethal restrictions, and recklessness here could prove fatal.

However, to his surprise, there were no restrictions. The Blood Jade Celestial Crystal felt cold in his hand, a gentle coolness seeping into his fingertips, refreshing his mind.

Ye Yun froze briefly before snapping into action. He flipped his hand to hold the palm-sized Blood Jade Celestial Crystal, gave it a quick glance, then tossed it into his storage pouch.

The opposite stone wall held another jade table made of unnamed jade. On it lay a tiny bottle, similar to the teal jade bottle Ye Yun used to store Elder Seven’s leftover spiritual wine remnants.

But this teal jade bottle was clearly superior. A soft glow spread from it with a faint, almost undetectable fragrance.

Ye Yun rushed forward and focused on the jade table. As expected, a row of characters appeared.

Spirit Gathering Pill!

Unlike the previous jade table’s four characters, smaller text appeared beneath "Spirit Gathering Pill."

"When consumed by Qi refining stage practitioners, directly increases their cultivation level by one stage."

The meaning was clear. The Spirit Gathering Pill could raise any Qi refining stage practitioner’s cultivation by one full stage.

This seemed unbelievable. Boosting someone from first to second level was impressive enough. But the text implied a sixth-level practitioner could jump straight to seventh level?

That was extraordinary!

Ye Yun blinked hard, closed his eyes briefly, then stared again.

"When consumed by Qi refining stage practitioners, directly increases their cultivation level by one stage."

The glowing words remained clear and unchanged.

Ye Yun’s hands shook slightly. As someone soon to reach the Qi refining stage, this pill meant he could break through any future bottlenecks instantly. Stuck at sixth level? Take the pill and advance to seventh!

Imagine facing a sixth-level opponent in a sect tournament while stuck at fifth level. You’d lose quickly. But take this pill overnight, and tomorrow you’d shock everyone by defeating them.

In life-or-death battles, instantly jumping one level could mean the difference between survival and death.

This Spirit Gathering Pill was priceless for Ye Yun and anyone below seventh-level Qi Refinement.

Ye Yun carefully lifted the Spirit Gathering Pill bottle. Removing the cork released a refreshing herbal scent that cleared his mind.

His heart sank slightly at seeing only one teal pill inside.

But he reconsidered. Given its power, the pill probably worked only once. If reusable, the vault’s master could’ve mass-produced peak Qi refining experts.

Ye Yun carefully stored the bottle in his storage pouch.

He suddenly treasured the flimsy storage pouch, terrified it might tear and damage his priceless treasures.

"This is the real Hualun Secret Vault," Ye Yun marveled. His previous gains—two medium-grade spiritual weapons and three elemental energies—boosted his potential but offered no immediate benefits. The weapons were too powerful for current use, and the elemental advantages would manifest slowly.

But this Spirit Gathering Pill could transform his strength overnight!

Containing his excitement, Ye Yun looked across the chamber.

Another glittering jade table held a ring.

A plain, slightly tarnished ring.