157: Item ranking

However, Xiao Shi then had a change of thought.

If these people had a way to find him, then staying in Five Shadow City would be meaningless.

Rapid Shadow Palace couldn't guarantee his safety for this.

Even if they wanted to protect him, they couldn't.

Although he could rely on the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree here.

But all these people who came to find the Hall Master of Tianji Hall possessed immense strength.

Relying solely on the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree was not enough to contend with these people.

Which meant.

As long as these people could find him.

Then no matter where he stayed, he couldn't be safe.

"I need to know more information about Tianji Hall," Xiao Shi said to Cheng Tianhao with a solemn expression.

He had to confirm now.

How exactly were these powerhouses, who came to find him, searching?

That same day.

Cheng Tianhao, using his status and authority within Rapid Shadow Palace, gained a relatively detailed understanding of the entire Tianji Hall.

He quickly relayed the information he learned to Xiao Shi.

Because the reputation of the entire Tianji Hall on Tianwu Continent was simply too resounding.

Therefore, even Rapid Shadow Palace had a certain degree of understanding of Tianji Hall.

"The terrifying aspect of Tianji Hall first lies in its members..."

"Although few people know how to become a member of Tianji Hall, Tianji Hall has developed to such an extent that even after centuries of dormancy, the number of its members has reached an extremely terrifying level, spread throughout Tianwu Continent!"

"Many factions have members of Tianji Hall among them..."

"From powerful overlords who rule regions, down to ordinary passersby and beggars, there are members of Tianji Hall."

"This gives Tianji Hall an incredibly powerful intelligence system that other factions find difficult to match!"

"In terms of intelligence..."

"No other force has ever been able to surpass Tianji Hall. Even the former Great Wu Dynasty was inferior to Tianji Hall in terms of intelligence."

Cheng Tianhao sighed with emotion.

Xiao Shi nodded.

With Tianji Hall members spread across the entire Tianwu Continent, it was imaginable how powerful this faction's intelligence system would be.

However, intelligence alone was clearly not enough for Tianji Hall to hold its current status.

Cheng Tianhao continued, "Of course, intelligence is only one part of Tianji Hall's strength."

"Besides intelligence, Tianji Hall also possesses a strange box called the heavenly secret box. It is said that various different items can be obtained from the heavenly secret box. In the past, some powerhouses, and even entire factions, rose to prominence directly through items from the heavenly secret box."

"It's just that ever since Tianji Hall went dormant, the heavenly secret box has never appeared again on Tianwu Continent..."

Xiao Shi's heart stirred slightly.

As expected.

It was just as he had guessed earlier.

The heavenly secret box was indeed related to Tianji Hall.

Under normal circumstances, the heavenly secret box would obviously not appear on Tianwu Continent.

However, Xiao Shi, through his own drops, successfully dropped a heavenly secret box and obtained the lost [heavens secret mask] from it.

This made him wonder... if he hadn't managed to drop the heavenly secret box, would the heavens secret mask also not have reappeared on Tianwu Continent?

It seemed to form a closed loop.

Without the heavens secret mask, there would be no heavenly secret box, yet the heavens secret mask existed within the heavenly secret box... Perhaps this was also why the heavens secret mask hadn't appeared on Tianwu Continent for centuries.

Besides its powerful intelligence and the heavenly secret box.

Tianji Hall was also formidable in other aspects.

However, its powerful intelligence system and unique heavenly secret box were the most famous.

Becoming the main hallmarks of Tianji Hall.

Xiao Shi also learned from this.

The faction of Tianji Hall was different from ordinary factions.

This faction was not about constantly recruiting talents, expanding territory, and dominating.

It was a relatively relaxed faction.

At the same time, through Cheng Tianhao's inquiries.

Xiao Shi also learned that these powerhouses who came to find the Hall Master of Tianji Hall were all searching through aura fluctuations.

It was said that the Hall Master of Tianji Hall would possess a very special aura fluctuation.

Ordinary people might find it difficult to distinguish.

But for these powerhouses, they could perceive the difference in this aura.

"It's indeed aura..." Xiao Shi's eyes narrowed slightly.

In fact, when he was examining himself, he had already vaguely felt that his aura was different from before.

He just couldn't tell if this was due to his breakthrough from Qi Martial Realm to Blood Martial Realm, or a change brought about by his identity as the Hall Master of Tianji Hall.

Now, after Cheng Tianhao's inquiry.

Xiao Shi finally confirmed that the change in his aura mainly stemmed from his identity as the Hall Master of Tianji Hall.

"Then all I need to do next is use the [Martial Emperor Regalia] to conceal my aura." Xiao Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

If it were someone else.

It would inevitably be very difficult to conceal their aura.

Especially the special aura brought by the identity of the Hall Master of Tianji Hall, the difficulty of concealment was even greater.

But under the effect of the [Martial Emperor Regalia].

Xiao Shi had no need to worry at all.

In this way.

He would also be able to follow his original plan and hunt Blood Martial Realm martial artists outside Five Shadow City.

As for the current turmoil and chaos in Tian Dou Province.

He was not worried.

As long as his identity as the Hall Master of Tianji Hall was not exposed, he would have enough confidence to protect himself.

On the contrary.

The current situation in Tian Dou Province, where powerhouses gathered, made him feel that it was very beneficial for his hunting activities.

After all, the number of Blood Martial Realm martial artists in Tian Dou Province was not large normally.

Now, with powerhouses from all over Tianluo Territory gathering, the number of Blood Martial Realm martial artists in the entire Tian Dou Province had greatly increased.

This was the best time for hunting!

Although Cheng Tianhao was surprised by Xiao Shi's decision.

He also knew that his master was very different from ordinary people.

The reason he now held such status and power in Rapid Shadow Palace.

Was all brought about by this master.

It was the other party who gave him his brilliance, allowing him to shine so brightly in Rapid Shadow Palace.

Immediately.

Cheng Tianhao quickly began to make arrangements for Xiao Shi.

This time, Xiao Shi planned to act independently.

He wasn't worried that Cheng Tianhao and the others would face any difficulties after he left.

Given the importance Rapid Shadow Palace placed on Cheng Tianhao now.

Cheng Tianhao was fully capable of handling all situations here.

He could also provide effective protection for Cen Qingci and others.

Even if he wasn't present, it wouldn't have any impact.

However, before leaving.

Xiao Shi still needed to learn more about the situation in the entire Tian Dou Province.

After all, although he had been in Tian Dou Province for some time, his understanding of the entire Tian Dou Province was very limited.

At the very least, he needed a detailed map of Tian Dou Province.

To know the distribution of various forces in Tian Dou Province and other information.

In addition to this.

Regarding the Crimson Tiger Totem, Xiao Shi also intended to bring it along.

After all, the Crimson Tiger Totem was very important to him now.

Although this would mean the Crimson Tiger Totem would not receive effective nourishment in the coming time, the Crimson Tiger Totem had already entered a certain stage after this period of nourishment.

In this stage, besides nourishment, it also required some special items to enhance it.

Xiao Shi suddenly recalled the Flames of True Knowledge he had obtained from Liang Su.

The Flames of True Knowledge was a unique flame formed by a secret method unique to Extreme Fire Sect.

Its function... was to unearth more potential!

It could even awaken some hidden powers and bloodlines within the body that one didn't even know about.

At that time, Xiao Shi hesitated whether to use it on the Blood Beast or the Tree Shadow.

Ultimately, he didn't use it.

Now, recalling it.

Xiao Shi felt that using the Flames of True Knowledge on the Crimson Tiger Totem might have a good effect.

Thinking of this.

Xiao Shi immediately flipped his hand and took out the Flames of True Knowledge from his storage bag.

Whoosh!

This was a special blazing flame glowing with a strange light.

Just from its appearance, it was extraordinary.

As Xiao Shi's thoughts moved.

The Crimson Tiger Totem on his back immediately transformed into the form of a Blood Beast.

This was the special form the Crimson Tiger Totem possessed after absorbing the Blood Beast.

Xiao Shi pressed the Flames of True Knowledge in his hand onto the forehead of the Blood Beast, which the Crimson Tiger Totem had transformed into.

Buzz!

The entire ball of flame immediately seeped into the Blood Beast's body through its forehead.

In an instant.

The entire body of the Blood Beast trembled violently, and its entire physique underwent a huge change accordingly.

Not only did it become more robust.

At the same time, its eyes also became demonic, glowing with a bloody light.

The forehead area even protruded slightly.

In terms of aura, there was an immediate and significant transformation.

Even more astonishing was... a phantom suddenly appeared on the Blood Beast's body surface.

One could vaguely see... this phantom was clearly also a phantom of a Crimson Tiger.

But this Crimson Tiger phantom was somewhat different from the Crimson Tiger that Xiao Shi's Crimson Tiger Totem had transformed into.

Although it was very blurry and unclear.

Xiao Shi could distinguish it.

This appearing phantom was like the ancestor of the Crimson Tiger!

"Could this be... a sign of atavism!" Xiao Shi's heart trembled.

The Flames of True Knowledge could awaken some hidden powers and bloodlines within the body.

Thus, the appearance of signs of atavism was also normal.

However, this phantom only lasted for a few seconds before dissipating.

Xiao Shi looked at the Crimson Tiger formed by the Crimson Tiger Totem in front of him.

Not only did its surface undergo significant changes.

Most importantly, the Flames of True Knowledge awakened the bloodline within its body, making the entire Crimson Tiger Totem different from before!

This made Xiao Shi very happy.

Whoosh!

With a thought.

The entire Crimson Tiger lunged at him.

As it pounced onto his body.

Ripples spread out.

It immediately merged into him, transforming back into a totem, appearing on his back.

Xiao Shi closed his eyes.

He felt it gently.

He found that the enhancement brought by the Flames of True Knowledge not only restored a lot of the Crimson Tiger Totem, but also brought about some different changes during the recovery.

This made the Crimson Tiger Totem, to some extent, deviate from its original development.

Once the Crimson Tiger Totem was completely restored.

It would also no longer be the same as the original Crimson Tiger Totem.

This couldn't help but make Xiao Shi's eyes glow.

He pondered whether he could find Liang Su later to inquire if there was any chance to get more Flames of True Knowledge.

If there were enough Flames of True Knowledge, perhaps the Crimson Tiger Totem could completely return to its ancestral form, thereby reaching new heights.

"Among the many items on me now, if ranked by value... the first would undoubtedly be the two pieces of Martial Emperor Regalia!"

Xiao Shi deeply understood the astonishing value of these two pieces of Emperors Armor.

Even a single piece of Emperors Armor had extremely great utility.

And if the effects of collecting the entire Emperors Armor were considered, then it would be even more incomparable to other items.

"Ranked second, it should be the Crimson Tiger Totem..." Xiao Shi thought to himself.

In reality, between the Crimson Tiger Totem and the heavens secret mask, Xiao Shi found it difficult to make an accurate ranking now.

Because both of these items... he couldn't unleash their maximum power yet.

The functions he could currently use were relatively limited.

Only when he could use them freely would he know which was stronger or weaker.

From the current perspective.

The heavens secret mask was clearly inferior to the Crimson Tiger Totem.

Thus, it was ranked third.

"Ranked fourth is the Battle Soul bracelet."

This bracelet, which could continuously enhance the Battle Soul within it through killing, was equally important to Xiao Shi.

It was through this bracelet that Xiao Shi had eliminated the Ghoulish Spirit of Seven Stars Province.

Now, the Battle Soul within the bracelet, after Xiao Shi's period of killing, had once again reached the Blood Martial Realm level.

If it continued to improve, continuously strengthening the Battle Soul within the bracelet, it would then become another powerful trump card for Xiao Shi.

"Ranked fifth is the mysterious badge."

The mysterious badge was both the key for Xiao Shi to enter Seven Stars Holy Land in the future.

At the same time, the effects brought by the mysterious badge were also very good for Xiao Shi.

These few items were currently the most important things he possessed.

Other high-quality items of Qi Warrior Grade, although quite good during the Qi Martial Realm, their usefulness would become smaller and smaller as Xiao Shi stepped into the Blood Martial Realm.

Of course.

This was only for the items themselves; things like Shadow Seed, cultivation techniques, etc., Xiao Shi did not include.

After ranking these few important items, Xiao Shi's gaze then focused on the [heavens secret mask].

Previously, due to his lack of understanding of Tianji Hall.

Out of caution, Xiao Shi hadn't dared to wear the [heavens secret mask].

Now that he knew those powerhouses were looking for him through his aura, and it had nothing to do with the [heavens secret mask] itself, Xiao Shi immediately had the idea of trying to wear the [heavens secret mask].

Regarding the description on the [heavens secret mask]'s notes that wearing the heavens secret mask would allow entry into Tianji Hall.

Xiao Shi was very curious.

He immediately picked up the [heavens secret mask].

Taking a deep breath.

He gently placed the entire black mask on his face.

Buzz!

The moment he put on the [heavens secret mask].

Xiao Shi only felt that the surrounding space twisted, and his entire soul seemed to be pulled out of his body by the black mask.

Directly drawn into the mask!

This feeling was very strange.

It was like an out-of-body experience!

Xiao Shi could even see his own physical body through his soul!