Chapter 437 The Treasure Vault Contains Hidden Secrets!

Inside the Spirit Sealing Hall.

Liu Qingyun's voice was still echoing.

The opportunity to choose five treasures.

This promise was like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring up layers of ripples in the hearts of everyone in the Liu Family.

Many people looked at each other, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

The Liu Family Treasury.

That was the very foundation of the Liu Family's accumulated heritage over a thousand years.

Any single treasure taken from it would be enough to cause the outside world to fight to the death for it; Common disciples might strive their entire lives and never gain a single chance to enter the treasury to choose something.

Yet this Grand Tutor Dongxuan.

Was given five choices in one go.

However, no one dared to question it.

The earth-shattering phenomenon of the three Divine Beast phantoms crying out in unison within the ancestral lands was still fresh in their minds, and the vast, abyss-like Divine Might from when the soul of the nether phoenix awakened still left them with lingering fears.

All of this had been brought about solely by the efforts of this Grand Tutor Dongxuan.

Compared to that, what did five treasures matter?

Liu Qingyun looked around.

Seeing the various expressions of the crowd, he smiled slightly.

He said nothing more, but turned to walk toward Great Master Master Fu Shan and Old Mo, cupping his hands in a sincere and respectful salute.

“Great Master Master Fu Shan, Old Mo, the activation of the soul crystal today was entirely thanks to the full support of you two. Now that the great task is complete and you both have worked hard all day, why not head back to rest first? On another day, I, Liu, will host a banquet to entertain you both as a token of my gratitude.”

Great Master Master Fu Shan stroked his long beard and laughed heartily.

“Family Head Liu is too polite. This old man was merely an assistant; the one who truly put in the effort was little friend Dong Xuan. Since the matter is settled, I shall take my leave first.”

As he spoke, he turned to look at Jiang Yun and patted him on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration.

“Little friend, your future is limitless. This old man has seen no small number of good prospects over the years, but one as comprehensively Heaven-Defying as you is truly the first. If you have time in the future, you must come sit with us at the Central State Formation Masters Guild.”

Old Mo also nodded slightly, his aged voice carrying a hint of emotion.

“Grand Tutor Dongxuan, this old man was quite disrespectful before; I hope you can forgive me. Having witnessed your attainments in the Dao of Formations and Runes today, I finally know that there is always a heaven beyond the heavens. If you ever need anything regarding the path of Runes in the future, little friend, you may seek me out at any time.”

Jiang Yun returned the salute with a calm tone.

“You two masters overpraise me; I truly do not deserve such words.”

The two masters then nodded to Elder Liu Lan and the others before leading their respective attendants out of the Spirit Sealing Hall first.

Liu Qingyun then waved his hand to the members of the Liu Family present.

“Everyone else may disperse as well. Go back and rest well. As for the news of the soul of the nether phoenix's awakening, I will announce it to the entire clan after I return.”

“Yes, Family Head!”

Everyone cupped their hands and began walking out of the Spirit Sealing Hall in groups of three or five.

Their faces still bore an excitement that was hard to calm, and they whispered about the scenes that had just unfolded in the hall as they walked.

The phenomenon of the three Divine Beast Bloodlines resonating, the Divine Might of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix phantom descending, and the shock of the ancestor Ancestor's remnant soul appearing—any one of these was enough to become a topic of conversation they would revisit for the rest of their lives.

Soon, the previously crowded Spirit Sealing Hall became empty.

Deep within the hall, only Jiang Yun, Liu Qingyun, and Elder Liu Lan remained.

The soul crystal still floated in the center of the Formation, emitting a dark glow several times brighter than before, like an eternal star in the darkness.

Liu Qingyun turned around to look at Jiang Yun, his face filled with a sincere and enthusiastic smile.

He straightened his robes and solemnly cupped his hands to Jiang Yun, his voice loud and hearty.

“Great Master Dong Xuan, there were many people just now, so some things were inconvenient to say. Now that it is just us few, I will speak plainly.”

“Today, not only did you repair the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array, activate the soul crystal, and awaken the ancestor's soul of the nether phoenix, but you also allowed my daughter to obtain the ancestor's Bloodline recognition and Legacy memories. This kindness is as heavy as a mountain and absolutely cannot be measured by a few treasures. My Liu Family has never been an ungrateful clan; the promise made to you today will not be vague in the slightest.”

At this point, he reached out in a gesture of invitation, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

“Come! Great Master, please follow me. I, Liu, will personally take you to our Liu Family Treasury to select the five treasures that belong to you!”

Elder Liu Lan stood behind Liu Qingyun, also wearing a face full of smiles.

Her water-blue dress fluttered slightly, her eyes full of admiration and awe for Jiang Yun.

From their first meeting to now.

Her evaluation of the youth before her had quietly shifted from a talented person with some skill to an unfathomable Prodigy.

Jiang Yun smiled slightly upon hearing this and nodded.

“Family Head Liu is a man of his word; I am impressed. In that case, I will not be modest.”

The three of them said no more.

One after another, they walked out of the Spirit Sealing Hall.

The passage to the ancestral lands was still dark and deep, with ancient murals on both sides appearing faintly in the dim light.

Jiang Yun followed unhurriedly behind Liu Qingyun, secretly calculating his strategy for after he entered the treasury.

That Liu Qingyun was so quick to fulfill his promise was somewhat unexpected to him.

However, he also knew that this was just the beginning.

The truly crucial part was whether he could get the things he wanted after entering the treasury.

Amidst his thoughts, the three of them had already walked out of the ancestral land's mountain.

The moment the heavy stone door of the ancestral land slowly opened.

They were met with a dense crowd of people.

On the Liu Family square, hundreds of Liu Family members had gathered at some unknown point.

Every one of them craned their necks, staring at the ancestral land exit, their faces written with anxiety, expectation, and curiosity.

The phenomenon of the tri-colored light pillar soaring into the sky and the three Divine Beast phantoms crying in unison wasn't just seen by those inside; the entire Liu Family Small World had been shaken.

Everyone knew that something earth-shattering had happened in the ancestral lands, but no one knew the specific details.

Was it a success?

Or another failure?

Everyone was desperate to know the answer.

At the very front of the crowd, Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and several other Grand Elders loyal to the Family Head were waiting with anticipation.

They had just seen Great Master Master Fu Shan, Old Mo, and the other Formation Masters and Rune Masters emerge from the ancestral lands and had hurried forward to ask, but the two masters only smiled without speaking before leaving directly. The others were excited but couldn't explain things clearly, which only made their hearts itch more.

In the crowd, Liu Lie and several conservative Elders stood far off in a corner.

Liu Lie's old face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water, and his cloudy eyes stared dead at the ancestral land exit. He said nothing, but his heart was already in a state of upheaval.

The phenomenon of that tri-colored light pillar was too terrifying—so terrifying that he didn't dare imagine what it meant.

The Elder beside him looked equally troubled and whispered, “Old Lie, do you think... could that kid have actually pulled it off?”

Liu Lie did not answer.

He only tightened his grip on his sleeves a bit more.

Just then.

The stone door to the ancestral land opened completely.

Three figures walked out.

The one in the lead was none other than Liu Qingyun.

His steps were steady, a smile on his face, and his entire being radiated an irrepressible joy.

Following him was Elder Liu Lan, her water-blue dress fluttering, her face equally relaxed.

The last person was Jiang Yun, wearing a silver mask, walking with composure and a calm posture, showing no obvious emotional fluctuations.

“The Family Head is out!”

“There's also Grand Tutor Dongxuan and Elder Liu Lan!”

“Look at the Family Head's expression!! He's smiling! The Family Head is smiling!”

“It worked! It must have worked!”

The crowd instantly became restless.

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and the other Grand Elders were the first to greet them.

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan walked quickly to Liu Qingyun. He first respectfully cupped his hands to Jiang Yun and then impatiently looked at Liu Qingyun, his voice even trembling slightly.

“Family Head! How is the situation? The soul crystal... was the soul crystal activated? The soul of the nether phoenix... has it awakened?”

This question voiced the thoughts of everyone present.

In an instant.

Hundreds of gazes converged simultaneously on Liu Qingyun.

The entire square became so silent that a pin drop could be heard.

Liu Qingyun felt everyone's burning gazes. He didn't answer immediately but took a deep breath and then nodded heavily.

The smile on his face was as bright as a spring breeze, and his voice was so loud it seemed as if he wanted the entire Liu Family Small World to hear: “Fellow clansmen!”

“The soul crystal has been successfully activated!”

“The soul of our ancestor's companion beast, the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, has awakened!”

As the words fell.

The square was first met with dead silence.

And then.

Boom!

“Success! It worked!!!”

“Heaven bless the Liu Family! Heaven bless the Liu Family!!!”

“A thousand years! It's been over a thousand years! The soul of the nether phoenix has finally awakened!!!”

“Wuaaaaaah!!!”

The square instantly erupted like a boiling pot.

Some laughed toward the sky, some held their heads and wept, some knelt and kowtowed in excitement, and some hugged their fellow clansmen tightly.

Countless extreme emotions exploded at this moment, like a volcano suppressed for a thousand years finally erupting. Some elderly clansmen knelt on the ground, tears streaming down their faces as they looked toward the ancestral land, muttering prayers of gratitude for the ancestor's protection.

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and the other Grand Elders were also shaking with excitement.

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan grabbed Liu Qingyun's arm, his eyes red and his lips trembling for a long time before he could speak.

“Family Head... is this, is this true? The soul of the nether phoenix has really awakened? Our Liu Family's long-cherished wish... has finally been realized today?!”

Liu Qingyun patted his hand and nodded heavily.

“It is absolutely true.”

He then raised his volume, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity.

“And listen well, fellow clansmen. Today's revival of the soul crystal is entirely due to the work of Grand Tutor Dongxuan alone! Had Great Master Dong Xuan not possessed divine Formation skills to repair the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array; had the Master's rune attainments not been peerless to reconnect the three thousand six hundred soul-runes; had the Master not possessed three ancient Divine Beast Bloodline companion beasts to awaken the soul of the nether phoenix with three-line resonance, our Liu Family might not have seen this day even after another thousand years!”

His voice echoed over the square.

Every word was crystal clear.

Everyone quieted down, their eyes involuntarily turning toward the youth wearing the silver mask.

Elder Liu Lan also stepped forward, her water-blue dress fluttering slightly in the wind.

She looked around and spoke clearly, recounting everything that had happened within the ancestral lands.

From Jiang Yun repairing the Formation runes, to him proposing the key condition of three-Bloodline resonance, to Liu Ruyan's single-line impact failing and the soul crystal nearly collapsing, to Jiang Yun summoning two ancient Divine Beast Bloodline companion beasts at the critical moment—the True Dragon and the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng appearing together—successfully awakening the soul of the nether phoenix with the power of three-line resonance.

Her voice was as clear as a bell.

Yet every word was as heavy as a thousand catties.

With every sentence she spoke.

The Liu Family members present let out bursts of amazement.

When they heard that Jiang Yun had personally repaired the Formation runes that even the two Grand Tutor masters could not, everyone gasped.

When they heard that Liu Ruyan's single-line impact failed and the soul crystal's Origin was draining faster, leaving less than ten years of life, everyone's faces turned pale.

When they heard that Jiang Yun had summoned a True Dragon Bloodline companion beast, everyone's eyes nearly popped out.

The moment they heard the second companion beast, the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng, appeared, the entire field fell into a dead silence.

At the instant they heard the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix phantom descended, many people directly knelt down.

By the time Elder Liu Lan finished her last word.

No one in the entire square could remain calm.

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan's eyes were wide.

His mouth was open, unable to say a complete word for a long time.

“True Dragon... Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng...?!!! ...Grand Tutor Dongxuan, you, just who are you, Elder?!”

In all his long life, he had never heard of a single person possessing so many Heaven-Defying talents and assets simultaneously.

His Formation skills crushed Grand Tutors, his rune skills crushed Grand Tutors, and even his companion beasts were all of ancient Divine Beast Bloodlines—and there was more than one!

It wasn't just him.

The gazes of all the Liu Family members toward Jiang Yun had completely changed.

Previously, they looked at Jiang Yun with awe mixed with curiosity.

Now they looked at Jiang Yun as if they were looking at a deity descended to the mortal realm.

“A monster... he's simply a peerless monster!”

“How can one person gather so many Heaven-Defying talents in one body!”

“Could Grand Tutor Dongxuan be the Reincarnation of some ancient Beast-Taming Emperor?!”

Once this thought appeared.

It could no longer be suppressed.

At the same time.

Another thought that made them even more alarmed simultaneously popped into their minds.

Such a Heaven-Defying Prodigy.

Could never be a Common Loose Cultivator.

Behind him must stand a colossal entity.

A terrifying power that the Liu Family could only look up to.

And in a corner of the crowd.

Liu Lie's expression had become incredibly unsightly.

Every word Elder Liu Lan had just spoken was like a heavy hammer, smashing ruthlessly against his heart.

A True Dragon Bloodline beast?

An Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng Bloodline beast? And an unrevealed dark attribute Nether-type ancient Bloodline beast? Repairing the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array alone?

Connecting three thousand six hundred soul-runes?

The more he listened, the more alarmed he became, and the more his heart chilled with fear.

What kind of existence had he been questioning, mocking, and trying to suppress earlier?

A Grand Tutor of the Dao of Formations.

A Grand Tutor of Runes.

A Heaven-Defying Prodigy who simultaneously carried three ancient Divine Beast Bloodline beasts.

A peerless Prodigy who likely had a colossus standing behind him that even the Liu Family wouldn't dare provoke.

And he had just publicly humiliated such an existence, forcing them to reveal their trump cards and even being coerced into compensating them with a Nine-Revolution Spirit Concentrating Pill.

At the thought of this, Liu Lie's back was instantly drenched in cold sweat, and both his legs began to tremble slightly.

A chill ran down his spine.

"Old Lie, we..."

The conservative Elders beside him were equally pale as paper, their voices shivering.

"We made things so difficult for Grand Tutor Dong Xuan earlier... if he settles the score later... won't we... won't we be finished?!"

Another Elder swallowed hard and said with a trembling voice, "If a figure with such a background develops murderous intent, even the Family Head won't be able to protect us!"

Liu Lie's lips trembled violently several times, but he couldn't say a single word.

He instinctively ducked his head and hunched his shoulders, quietly shrinking back as he lowered his voice and said, "Leave... quickly leave..."

Like mice seeing a cat, several conservative Elders took advantage of everyone's excited discussion to sneak toward the edge of the square, disappearing into the crowd without daring to look back.

Meanwhile, the other two conservative Grand Elders on the same boat were in a different state of mind.

They exchanged looks, both seeing intense lingering fear in the other's eyes, but being smarter than Liu Lie, their eyes held more relief.

They were relieved that their attitude when apologizing to Jiang Yun on the square had been decent enough, and the compensation had been given decisively.

Although they had offended him, at least they hadn't completely burned their bridges.

As long as they behaved themselves from now on, they might still be able to make some amends.

Jiang Yun stood quietly in place.

He took everything in.

He saw the cowering, pathetic figures of Liu Lie and the others as they snuck away, and the corners of his mouth curled into a cold, mocking arc.

These people had relied on their status to aggressively step on him earlier.

Now that they heard of his triple achievements in Formations, runes, and beast taming, and speculated about his deep background, they only just remembered to be afraid?

Only just remembered to run?

He wasn't in a hurry.

For now, the value of these people had been squeezed dry; there was no need to waste energy dealing with a few decrepit fence-sitters.

Just then.

Liu Qingyun's voice rang out again.

He turned to Grand Elder Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and the others, the smile on his face fading slightly as he regained the dignity of a Family Head.

"Elder Liu, now that the soul of the nether phoenix has awakened, the ancestral land's Bloodline inheritance mechanism will resume operation. You all must immediately begin preparations. According to clan rules, all young Liu Family disciples whose Aptitude and talent meet the standards shall be given one opportunity to enter the ancestral land, attempt to communicate with the Nether Phoenix Bloodline, and receive the ancestors' blessing. You Grand Elders will be fully responsible for the specific matters."

Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and the others felt their spirits lift and responded in unison, "We obey! We shall not fail the Family Head's trust!"

Liu Qingyun nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Jiang Yun, his majestic expression replaced once more by a warm smile.

"Great Master Dong Xuan, I have kept you waiting. Come! I shall personally lead you to the treasury!"

As his voice fell.

There was another slight commotion among the Liu Family disciples in the square.

Seeing this, Elder Liu Lan, who was beside Liu Qingyun, smiled slightly.

She added.

"Furthermore, on the basis of the original two treasures, the Family Head has gifted Great Master Dong Xuan three additional selection opportunities. This means Great Master Dong Xuan can choose a total of five treasures from our Liu Family treasury!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The crowd broke into an uproar again.

"Five?! Wasn't it three? How did it become five!"

"Most likely because Great Master Dong Xuan's performance in the ancestral land was too Heaven-Defying, and the Family Head decided to increase the stakes to curry favor with him!"

"Five treasures... that's picking five treasures from our Liu Family treasury! Any single one would be a rarity that the outside world would fight over!"

"I'm dying of envy... but then again, he earned that with his own ability. We don't even have the right to be envious."

"That's true. This Grand Tutor Dong Xuan is someone even Old Mo admires immensely. Isn't taking five treasures only natural?"

Although Supreme Elder Liu Yunshan and the other Grand Elders were somewhat surprised, they felt relieved upon further thought.

Given the abilities and background Jiang Yun had displayed, the Family Head naturally had his own considerations for doing this.

The few did not ask further. They simply bowed to Liu Qingyun and Jiang Yun before hurrying away to arrange the ancestral land's Bloodline inheritance.

Liu Qingyun said no more. He made a gesture of invitation toward Jiang Yun and took the lead in walking toward the depths of the Liu Family estate.

Jiang Yun and Elder Liu Lan followed side by side.

The three of them traveled through the Liu Family's massive complex of buildings for about fifteen minutes.

The independent space occupied by the Liu Family was indeed vast. Along the way, there were upturned eaves, carved pillars, winding corridors, and secluded pavilions, everywhere displaying the deep heritage of a hidden Family.

Jiang Yun secretly observed the surroundings as he walked, inwardly marveling.

The scale of this space alone was several times larger than any power he had seen before.

Finally.

The three arrived before a towering pavilion.

This pavilion was named the Star Pavilion. It was seven stories high, constructed entirely from a deep green ancient wood, and its walls were densely engraved with countless guardian Formation runes.

The complexity of many of these runes was not inferior to the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array in the Spirit Sealing Hall.

At each of the pavilion's four corners, a fist-sized green Formation bead floated, slowly rotating and emitting heart-palpitating spatial fluctuations. Clearly, the entire treasury was enveloped by a powerful protective array.

Above the pavilion's main entrance hung a simple, ancient plaque with three large characters: Star Pavilion. The calligraphy was vigorous and powerful, exuding a sense of ancient vicissitudes.

Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing the faint aura of treasures emanating from within the pavilion.

Very strong.

Extremely strong.

As expected of a thousand-year-old hidden Family; the guardian specifications of this treasury alone were enough to deter any petty thieves.

Standing before the pavilion, Liu Qingyun looked up at the seven-story ancient building, his tone gaining a bit more solemnity and pride.

"Great Master Dong Xuan, this is the Liu Family treasury, the Star Pavilion. The treasures collected by successive Liu Family ancestors are all stored here. Every item has undergone strict screening and the setting of trials to ensure they find a master truly worthy of them."

"The Star Pavilion is divided into seven floors. The higher you go, the stronger the treasures, and naturally, the more difficult the challenges. According to clan rules, whether it's a Liu Family disciple or an external Guest Elder, anyone who wishes to obtain a treasure must personally complete the challenge set by that treasure. Only those whose strength and talent are recognized by the treasure can take it away."

As he spoke, he gave Jiang Yun a meaningful look.

"The Master surely knows that once rules are established, they cannot be broken. Although I am grateful for everything the Master has done for the Liu Family, as for these challenges, the Master will still have to rely on his own true ability to overcome them. What you can take depends entirely on your own skill."

Jiang Yun's face remained calm.

But in his heart, he understood perfectly.

On the surface, Liu Qingyun was saying the rules couldn't be broken, but the underlying meaning couldn't be clearer.

I've given you the opportunity, but whether you can take anything is none of my business.

If you can't take it, that's your problem, and you can't blame the Liu Family for not keeping their promise.

Old fox.

Jiang Yun sneered inwardly.

But he nodded without showing any emotion.

"Rest assured, Family Head Liu, I understand the rules."

Elder Liu Lan also heard the hidden meaning in Liu Qingyun's words, but she only pursed her lips slightly and said nothing.

As the intermediary, she had already done her duty; she knew very well which side she should stand on now.

Liu Qingyun nodded with satisfaction and reached out to push open the heavy wooden doors of the Star Pavilion.

Creak!!!

The doors slowly opened, and an ancient Spiritual Qi mixed with the auras of countless Spirit Treasures rushed out from within, causing the spiritual power inside Jiang Yun to circulate a bit faster involuntarily.

The interior of the pavilion was far more spacious than it appeared from the outside.

The main hall on the first floor was arranged in a circle, with rows of transparent display cases made of special crystal lining the walls. Each case displayed a treasure.

Some were ancient books and Jade Slips, some were Medicinal Pill porcelain bottles, some were strange spiritual materials and Ores, and there were also various weapons and armor of different shapes.

Every treasure was enveloped in a faint film of light, clearly a protective Restriction.

What made Jiang Yun frown slightly was that he noticed the color and strength of the light films on each display case were different; some were as thin as a cicada's wing, some were as thick as glazed glass, and some even emitted a heart-palpitating aura of danger.

Standing by the door, Liu Qingyun gave a brief introduction: "The first and second floors primarily contain Treasure-grade items. The third and fourth floors are Falling Star Rank, and from the fifth floor up, they are Eclipsing Moon Rank. The Master may move around and choose freely. Whichever one you set your sights on, you may challenge it in any manner you wish, but the difficulty and method of the challenge will vary for each floor's treasures."

He paused, then added.

"The Master may take his time choosing. Elder Liu Lan and I will wait outside."

With that.

Liu Qingyun and Elder Liu Lan exchanged a meaningful look.

That look was brief, but it contained too much information.

There was the understanding of a successful scheme, and a trace of undetectable roguishness.

Then the two turned and exited the Star Pavilion, smoothly pulling the heavy wooden doors shut again.

Jiang Yun stood alone in the first-floor hall. Watching the slowly closing wooden doors, a touch of coldness gradually appeared on his face.

He wasn't a fool.

Far from it; his mind was sharper than anyone's.

From the beginning, he knew that Liu Qingyun wasn't as magnanimous as he appeared on the surface.

Back in the hall, this Family Head Liu had agreed to two extra opportunities with unbelievable readiness, yet now he repeatedly emphasized that rules couldn't be broken, that challenges relied on true ability, and had even deliberately retreated with Elder Liu Lan to leave him here alone.

How was this being generous?

This was clearly digging a pit in the ground.

Waiting for him to jump in himself.

He'd given him several opportunities, appearing very generous on the surface, but in reality, he was using those challenges to block him from the true treasures.

If you don't have the ability to take them, you can't blame me.

Wasn't this exactly what Liu Qingyun was planning?

Jiang Yun stood in place, his gaze slowly sweeping over the hall full of treasures, the corners of his mouth curling into a cold, mocking arc.

No wonder Liu Qingyun had agreed so readily; it turned out he had planned this move long ago.

However, it seemed he didn't have much of a choice.

Liu Qingyun had already put it that way; if he went to haggle now, it would instead make him seem lacking in confidence.

For now, he could only bite the bullet and go for it.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing his displeasure, and began to seriously examine his surroundings.

Every treasure has a challenge?

I wonder what these challenges actually are.

Could they be like the Restriction-breaking methods in the Medicine God Palace of the Great Yan Secret Realm?

As he pondered, he walked aimlessly through the hall, his gaze sweeping over the rows of display cases.

A moment later, he stopped, his eyes falling on a display case not far away that flickered with a dark golden light film.

That dark golden light film didn't look thick, but the energy fluctuations it emitted were exceptionally strange, making it impossible to gauge its depth.

Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly as a thought occurred to him.

Regardless of what the challenge is, I have to try it first to find out.

He stepped toward the display case and reached out to take it...