UGB Chapter 1762 A Shocking Ancient Mystery!
Chapter 1762 A Shocking Ancient Mystery!
"That's all."
Cheng Buzheng shook his head and chuckled.
"I may not need it, but it can enrich the family treasury and benefit future generations."
The foundation of the Cheng Clan's immortal lineage requires such gradual accumulation.
Having made up his mind, he stopped hesitating and waved his hand, as if a universe was contained within his sleeve.
An invisible suction force emerged, and all the jade slips, animal hides, and jade books inside the box were instantly absorbed and disappeared into the sleeve.
Immediately, he moved slightly, like a gentle breeze.
The next moment!
He had silently appeared on one side of the hall, in front of the shelves embedded in the thick walls.
His gaze pierced through the seemingly thin but actually resilient transparent light barrier, landing on the treasure behind it that faintly emitted various colored lights.
—There are magical treasures of various shapes floating about, and elixirs sealed in jade bottles.
There are also unique spiritual materials and minerals.
The interplay of precious light and flowing Taoist charm captivated the heart and soul.
however,
When Cheng Buzheng's peripheral vision swept over the evenly distributed light screen on the shelf, his sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly.
The restriction, though seemingly ordinary, gave him a sense of complete unity and impeccable strength.
"Interesting." A thought flickered in his mind, and a brilliant golden light suddenly shone from the depths of his eyes, like the rising sun.
Countless fine, star-like golden runes rapidly intertwined, collided, and evolved deep within his eyes, their mystery profound.
The golden phantom that had just disappeared reappeared deep within its pupils, radiating a Daoist aura that could see through illusion.
In an instant, the world in Cheng Buzheng's eyes changed completely.
That almost transparent light barrier, under the gaze of his "Divine Eye of Heaven"...
It has transformed into a vast network woven from countless delicate, luminous patterns, complex and intricate, with each link interconnected, containing powerful protective capabilities.
At the same time, relying on his formidable array formation skills, which had reached the level of a grandmaster, his mind was as swift as lightning, and his thoughts were processing and diverging at an alarming speed.
It was as if they had countless clones, simultaneously beginning to analyze every node of this vast network of restrictions and the mysteries of every spiritual connection.
A moment later!
The dazzling golden light and runic phenomena that appeared in Cheng Buzheng's eyes receded like the tide, disappearing completely.
A knowing, faint smile appeared on his lips.
"This restriction is quite complex, as it is ingeniously composed of thousands of basic spiritual restrictions, which are constantly being generated and forming a self-sustaining cycle."
Without understanding its core principles, someone else would likely need to acquire the corresponding manipulation techniques to unlock it.
He paused slightly, his tone carrying a hint of pride and composure.
"Otherwise, even if a Nascent Soul cultivator were to arrive in person, without special methods to break the restrictions, they would not be able to easily shake the slightest thing."
Even if a Nascent Soul cultivator were to personally intervene and forcibly break through, it would still trigger unforeseen complications.
"However, for me..."
Before the thought had even formed, Cheng Buzheng had already casually raised his right hand, his fingers forming a sword-like shape.
A highly refined beam of spiritual light, imbued with profound and mysterious power to break through barriers, shot out from his fingertips.
It accurately pointed to a seemingly ordinary node on the light screen.
Boo!
A soft, crisp sound, like a bubble bursting, rang out, and the thin yet incredibly resilient barrier of light shattered in response.
Like bubbles in the sunlight, it vanished without a trace, leaving no mark whatsoever.
With the restriction broken, Cheng Buzheng immediately made a move, gently channeling his magical power.
Suddenly, a strange mineral, about the size of a fist, black and white in color, and slowly rotating like a yin-yang symbol, shot out as a stream of light and landed steadily in his outstretched palm.
The mineral feels warm and smooth to the touch, yet carries a peculiar sense of heaviness.
Cheng Buzheng looked down and examined him, a hint of inquisitive curiosity appearing in his eyes.
"This ore resembles jade but is not jade; its texture is peculiar, and the rhythmic flow of black and white subtly aligns with the principles of Yin and Yang..."
The surrounding Taoist aura was not only rich, but also carried an ancient and desolate atmosphere.
It is even more pure and substantial than ordinary top-grade rare and precious items.
"Clearly, this ore is far from being comparable to ordinary top-grade rare treasures."
He searched through his vast memory, including sect records, ancient miscellaneous records, and travelogues, but he could not find any record that perfectly matched the characteristics of this mineral.
Soon, Cheng Buzheng came to a reasonable conclusion.
"This item... should be some kind of ancient treasure that has long since disappeared from the cultivation world."
Its quality, at the very least, is the finest among first-class rare treasures.
It might even... surpass the category of Grade A.
Just as he was habitually preparing to put the ore into his right-side storage bag, which was specifically for storing refining materials...
The movement suddenly stopped.
"That's not appropriate." Cheng Buzheng's mind raced.
"This ore has a mysterious origin and unknown uses. It would be a waste to simply use it as a common resource for refining one's natal magic weapon."
What if it is some kind of extremely precious and uniquely useful treasure? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?
It's best to store it separately for now and explore it later.
Thinking of this,
With a flick of his wrist, he put the strange, black-and-white ore, which resembled jade but was not, into another storage bag at his waist, which was specifically for storing unknown and unusual items.
After carefully putting the stone away, Cheng Buzheng's gaze shifted and landed on another light screen next to him.
Behind the light screen, a crystal-like treasure, about a foot long and shimmering with iridescent light, was faintly visible, quietly on display.
"Five-colored crystals?" Several well-known spiritual objects similar to them flashed through Cheng Buzheng's mind instantly.
"Is it the top-grade rare treasure [Cloud Illusion Crystal] used to refine illusion magic artifacts?"
Or is it the core spiritual object for setting up a high-level Five Elements Grand Array, the [Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Crystal]?
Or perhaps it's some kind of treasured artifact that aids in the Five Elements Daoist practices?
At first glance, it is difficult to tell the difference immediately.
Cheng Buzheng didn't speculate too much; practice makes perfect.
His gaze refocused on the light screen, and his master-level array formation cultivation allowed him to instantly grasp the operating nodes of the restriction network.
In less than a breath, his gaze was fixed on a tiny point where spiritual energy converged on the light screen.
Boo!
With another soft sound, the restriction broke, seemingly even more easily than the previous one.
Then,
A dazzling beam of multicolored light shot out from the shelf and landed in Cheng Buzheng's palm.
Upon handling the crystal, a unique and gentle Daoist aura instantly permeated the air, its characteristics completely different from all his previous guesses.
"None of those!" Cheng Buzheng murmured softly, carefully sensing the Daoist aura.
"This treasure possesses a righteous and peaceful Daoist aura, yet it contains a strange power to break free from shackles and propel one to new heights..."
Is this... the effect of breaking a neck?
The name of a treasure that also enjoys a great reputation in ancient books suddenly came to Cheng Buzheng's mind, along with a certain possibility.
"Could this be... the legendary top-grade treasure, the Five-Colored Spirit Crystal?"
According to some extremely ancient jade slips, the [Five-Colored Spirit Crystal] contains the innate five elements of creation energy.
Once a cultivator refines its essence, those below the Nascent Soul stage can ignore bottlenecks and break through any level of barrier!
Even breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage or the late Nascent Soul stage are significant.
It is also of great help, and can be described as miraculous.
"Unless one has reached the Nascent Soul stage and needs to comprehend that ethereal law in the darkness, simply accumulating magical power and treasures is no longer sufficient."
"With the power of this treasure, there might not be no hope whatsoever for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."
Cheng Buzheng was deeply shocked.
"Moreover, the lower one's cultivation level, the more significant the effect of consuming this treasure."
If a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment were to refine it, not only would the condensation of a Golden Core be a certainty,
That immense essence could even propel his cultivation through continuous breakthroughs, potentially reaching the mid- or even late-stage Golden Core realm!
The significance of this is strategic for any cultivation faction!
As Cheng Buzheng gazed at the five-colored crystal in his palm, shimmering with light and exuding Daoist charm, a look of shock finally surfaced in his eyes.
"I never imagined that such a rare treasure, which was so rare even in ancient times and almost legendary, could be found here today..."
The Golden Dragon Clan's foundation is indeed unfathomable and terrifying!
Despite the shock, Cheng Buzheng's actions were swift and decisive.
He knew the immense value of this treasure to the future development of the Cheng Clan, and without the slightest hesitation, he solemnly put it away.
Such treasures are beyond the measure of personal fortune; they are related to the rise and fall of an entire clan.
Just as he put away the [Five-Colored Spirit Crystal],
Cheng Buzheng's gaze inadvertently swept over the densely packed shelves on the surrounding walls, each shimmering with a faint, restrictive light. A flash of lightning seemed to strike his mind, and he suddenly realized something.
"There are over a hundred of these built-in shelves around the main hall..."
The treasures on it... surely each one is at least a first-grade rare item?
"And those magical artifacts, jade bottles, and sealed spiritual herbs and medicines shrouded in restrictions..."
Its value is probably no less than that of a first-class rare treasure!
The moment this thought arose, Cheng Buzheng felt a surge of excitement.
He looked around the magnificent hall again, at the hundreds of shelves, and even with his current state of mind, a look of undisguised shock involuntarily appeared in his eyes.
If that's really the case...
This time, I'm afraid I've reaped unimaginable gains!
The Cheng Clan's millennia-long foundation may be laid from this!
Subconsciously, he recalled the pile of "ordinary goods" he had seen not long ago in the so-called "forbidden land" treasure vault of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan.
The difference between the two is like night and day.
He subconsciously shook his head slightly.
"Compare goods and you'll regret it; the ancients were right."
Compared to the Golden Dragon Clan, the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan was like a beggar compared to an emperor.
Suppressing the turmoil in his mind, Cheng Buzheng knew that time was precious and would not delay any longer.
His eyes flashed like lightning as he swept his gaze once more over the nearest shelf with its restrictions, flicking his fingers in quick succession.
boom!
Bang bang bang! !
Streams of spiritual light, imbued with profound insights into breaking through restrictions, burst forth from his fingertips, landing precisely on each of the restriction nodes.
A moment of time,
Throughout the entire hall, the crisp sound of cracking protective barriers echoed continuously.
One after another, protective light curtains bloomed like fireworks before quietly disappearing.
In the brief span of less than six breaths...
He had broken through all the hundreds of strong protective barriers surrounding the main hall with overwhelming force, leaving none behind!
In an instant, a radiant light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire hall with dazzling brilliance.
Each and every magical artifact is simple and unadorned, with a restrained spiritual light, yet it exudes an astonishing spiritual pressure;
Each bottle is uniquely shaped, with intricate red patterns imprinted on its body, and is tightly sealed.
And each and every one of those spiritual herbs and elixirs, carefully sealed by transparent crystal, still vibrant and exuding a faint medicinal fragrance...
Everything was laid bare before Cheng Buzheng's eyes, weaving together a breathtakingly beautiful tapestry.
Even Cheng Buzheng, with his vast knowledge and experience, couldn't help but feel slightly dazzled by this amazing collection.
But he was determined and quickly calmed down, beginning to examine each item one by one.
With a sweeping motion, he sent a seal, its ancient design exuding a heavy and majestic aura, flying up from the shelf, tracing an arc, and landing in his fair palm.
The seal feels slightly heavy and cool to the touch.
Cheng Buzheng flicked his finger, injecting a stream of pure magical power into it.
hum!
The next moment, a terrifying aura, as if a primordial beast had awakened, suddenly erupted from within the seal, vast and majestic, instantly filling the surroundings.
At the same time, a hazy spiritual light emerged from the bottom of the seal, revealing four ancient and mysterious runic characters.
A clear and unmistakable image came into Cheng Buzheng's view—
"【Seal of All Spirits】?"
Cheng Buzheng's pupils contracted slightly, and related ancient information instantly surfaced in his mind.
The [Seal of All Spirits] is the supreme treasure of the ancient sect "All Spirits Sect," a supreme treasure of boundless power.
Legend has it that it is only one step away from giving birth to a spirit and becoming a supreme spiritual treasure!
This treasure not only contains a secret miniature world that can accommodate all spirits, but also possesses incredible power to assist spirit beasts in their growth and enhance their bloodline qualities.
According to historical records, this treasure was lost when the "Ten Thousand Spirits Gate" was mysteriously destroyed overnight, and its whereabouts remain a mystery...
How did it end up in the Golden Dragon Clan's secret vault?
A thought instinctively flashed through my mind: "Could it be a fake made in later generations?"
But the next moment, feeling the vast, ancient, and pure aura emanating from the seal,
And the vast space and strange power that I sensed when I first probed into it with my divine sense.
Cheng Buzheng immediately rejected the idea.
"wrong!
This aura cannot be faked; the inner world it contains and the Daoist charm that nourishes all living beings are something that imitations can never possess...
This treasure is 90% likely to be the true [Seal of All Spirits]!
At that moment, Cheng Buzheng suddenly recalled a seemingly absurd record he had seen in an extremely old travelogue:
"The Grand Elder of the Myriad Spirits Sect is truly stubborn."
Not only did they secretly imprison and raise the golden dragon, but they even dared to flaunt it publicly.
Such extraordinary individuals are truly admirable!
At the time, he treated it as just anecdotal history and laughed it off.
At this moment, combined with the [Seal of All Spirits] that had inexplicably appeared in the Golden Dragon Clan's treasure vault, an astonishing guess surged into his mind uncontrollably.
"Could it be that... the root of the ancient mystery of the Wanling Sect, which was once powerful and was wiped out overnight, lies in this?"
"Just because they imprisoned the Golden Flood Dragon, they incurred the Golden Flood Dragon clan's bloody revenge?"
The more Cheng Buzheng thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
After all, given the power dynamics between humans and demons at the time...
They had the capability and the motivation to use such brutal methods.
Furthermore, they could silently and effortlessly annihilate a top-tier human sect, even one night, with a Nascent Soul cultivator at its helm...
In the cultivation world at that time, only a handful of forces could do it.
...(End of this chapter)