411: Zhen Qiankun Refining Treasure Ship (4K monthly ticket request request subscription)

As Chen Yuan’s thoughts churned, his heart stirred.

The Opportunity within this ship was indeed contaminated, just as the North Sea Dragon Girl had pointed out. Cultivating inside it would unknowingly lead one into a nightmare of illusions, where evil thoughts would arise, which was truly troublesome. He and several others had personally verified this.

However, just as the North Sea Dragon Girl said, to clear this contamination, one needed to subdue it with extremely yang and potent power. The Divine Abilities and Divine Treasures he cultivated, being extremely yang and overbearing, were perfectly suited for subduing Dragons and Tigers.

Five-Colored Thunder, Pure Yang Golden Core, Fire Phoenix Divine Fire, Dharma Eye Golden Light.

With all these techniques applied, suppressing a masterless land of Opportunity, he still had confidence. Coupled with the characteristics of the ship's hull, he suspected that the entire ship might also be crafted from a section of Dragon Qi Mother Tree.

Next, he would find out by trying.

Chen Yuan suppressed his surging thoughts, leaped up, and flicked his sleeve towards the sand dune below. As the Kuntian Flying Sleeve soared, the sand dune rumbled and cracked open.

Immediately after, a large ship emanating an ancient aura emerged from within, then was stretched into a long shadow under the Flying Sleeve’s suction, rapidly shrinking until it transformed into a gray light that drilled into the Flying Sleeve.

The three Taibao from Tai Sui Mountain below watched the ship being subdued and taken away, their eyes flashing with a complex mix of emotions and unwillingness.

Such a good item, yet they couldn't use it for themselves; it was inevitably somewhat frustrating. Moreover, their current predicament stemmed from this ship, which brought them to Qingshan County and led to subsequent events. It was as if what they initially sought ended up in a complete loss, leaving them with complicated feelings.

At this moment, Chen Yuan put the large ship into his sleeve, and his figure slowly descended, landing in front of Jin Yu Mountain and the other two.

His gaze was sharp, taking in the emotions of the three Taibao before him. Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then spoke,

“Take these, all three of you!”

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve again, and three golden lights flew out, reaching the three men.

The three golden lights revealed their true forms: three scarlet fire crystals, as large as faces, shining like brilliant rubies.

Inside, there were also terrifying illusory figures of a Gǔdiāo, a Ba Snake, and a Fei Yi, appearing lifelike, with powerful fluctuations emanating from within, like a vibrant, beating heart of a Great Demon!

And indeed, these were the Demonic Hearts of three Wucang Great Demons!

And these Demonic Hearts were the most precious things on a Wucang Great Demon!

Because the cultivation talent of these Demons was a Bloodline Legacy, their essence blood contained the Legacy of their race, with the Bloodline codes of ancient Demons' distant Legacy condensed within, awaiting Awakening. And the essence blood of those who ascended to Great Demon status had a very high degree of Awakening, containing extremely valuable energy and Divine Ability imprints. There were Human Race Great Divine Ability users who, by utilizing Great Demon essence blood, forged unique cultivation paths. In the hands of an Alchemist, they could become miraculous, refining various powerful Medicinal Pills.

Such items were rare in the outside world; after all, Great Demons were hard to find, and even harder to kill. It was probably only on the Demon Battlefield that one could acquire one or two.

At this moment, Chen Yuan tossed the three Great Demon Demonic Hearts in front of the three Taibao. Jin Yu Mountain and the other two recognized the items, and for a moment, they were somewhat startled.

“Brother Chen, what is this?”

Jin Yu Mountain’s tone was somewhat surprised and questioning.

Chen Yuan slowly spoke,

“These three Demonic Hearts, Chen will consider them compensation for the three of you. After all, in this operation, the three of you put in no small effort, yet returned disappointed.”

Chen Yuan, in his way of being a Lang Jiang, knew what to do at this moment. He knew that the three had come to Qingshan County for this ship, and the outcome was disappointing, so their emotions were inevitably low. After all, who among the Wu Zang didn't long for a land of Opportunity? Even Old Man Dong was no exception.

Since he had benefited and taken this ship, he should also give some compensation to the others. After all, they were now on the same boat, and they had previously agreed to the “chicken head” oath. Perhaps they would forge a deep friendship in the future.

Don't underestimate these things. The world bustles for profit, and often, it's due to uneven distribution of benefits that people develop disloyalty, ultimately leading to disintegration.

Though the Demonic Hearts were precious, they were not unique; he wasn't lacking them.

“Brother Chen, what is this? You killed the people, and we also entered that land of Opportunity. It’s just that we didn’t have that Opportunity, so why would we need your compensation?” Huyan Qing, the Mountain Shaker Tiger, heard this, puffed out his neck, and waved his hand, pushing the Demonic Heart back, seemingly a bit annoyed.

Jin Yu Mountain also spoke, cupping his hands, his wide sleeves hanging low, and said solemnly, “Brother Chen, you speak too seriously. As we said before, we three had no hope for this ship initially. It was only through Brother Chen’s means that we had the chance to witness it. Although things didn’t go as wished, it’s my fortune if I gain it, and my fate if I lose it. There’s nothing that needs compensation. This Great Demon heart is precious, and I would be ashamed to accept it.”

As he spoke, he lightly swept his sleeve, also pushing the Demonic Heart in front of him back.

Yuwen Guang, who was beside him, said nothing, but conveyed the same meaning.

Seeing the three act this way, Chen Yuan’s eyes flashed, and he became even more insistent.

Relationships between people are cultivated.

He admired these three more and more.

“Take it!”

“Chen has taken this ship. Although it is contaminated inside, the Divine Ability Chen cultivates is extremely potent and yang, capable of restraining it. In time, it will be of great use, so Chen has taken advantage of it.”

“Since you all have faced life and death with Chen, Chen should do this. As for the other two Seniors, Chen will offer a generous reward later. The three of you don’t need to decline.”

As he spoke, Chen Yuan flicked his sleeve, sending the items back.

His words were heartfelt, without any pretense.

Jin Yu Mountain and the other two had a slight change in their expressions upon hearing this.

When they handed the ship over to Chen Yuan, there was indeed a hint of unwillingness in their hearts. After all, they were not Saints, and it was inevitable that they would have some greed. Although that land of Opportunity was contaminated by evil thoughts, it wasn’t as if there was no way to eliminate it, and it was equally priceless. However, they also felt that the ownership of this item did not belong to them, as they hadn't put in much effort and had simply left it to Chen Yuan to handle.

And Chen Yuan’s words and actions this time were quite magnanimous. No matter what, the three felt comfortable hearing them, and that tiny bit of unwillingness in their hearts slowly dissipated into nothingness with these few words.

Similarly, Chen Yuan’s actions also elevated the three Taibao’s trust in him to another level!

“I understand. Then, thank you, Brother Chen!” Jin Yu Mountain no longer declined, looking deeply at Chen Yuan. This Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General did not take credit afterward; instead, he handled matters humbly and appropriately, considering their emotions, which was truly rare.

He seemed to finally understand why this Zhonglang could achieve such great prestige in Shu Land and have countless Shu Land soldiers follow him.

Huyan Qing and Yuwen Guang also understood the meaning and no longer refused.

“Brother Chen, I, Huyan Qing, am determined to be your brother!” Huyan Qing, who usually spoke roughly and had a bandit-like face, now looked serious and patted his chest.

Chen Yuan laughed heartily, “The honor is mine!”

After speaking, he cupped his fists towards the three, “Three of you, since Chen has obtained the treasure ship, I plan to use this Opportunity to quickly try and refine it, striving to increase my strength before the great battle with the Demons. I ask that you all protect me!”

He needed to verify it quickly.

“That is natural. If Brother Chen can increase his strength by another point, we will also have a better chance of escaping safely!” Jin Yu Mountain’s expression was solemn as he stepped forward and spoke earnestly.

Chen Yuan nodded, said nothing, then his eyes flashed with golden light, surveying the surroundings. At this time, the setting sun was like blood, yellow sand filled the sky, and there was nothing unusual around them.

However, he planned to change locations; he couldn't stay in one place for too long. Thinking this, he moved his feet and headed towards the right side of the desert.

After traveling thirty li to the shaded side of a sand dune, he once again used his Dharma Eye to survey the surroundings, confirming that there were no anomalies. He then transmitted a message to the three Tai Sui Mountain members who had followed him, and then disappeared from his original spot.

One or two breaths later, Jin Yu Mountain and the other two landed on a sand dune where Chen Yuan had just disappeared. At this moment, they could no longer sense Chen Yuan's aura.

But they knew that he was beneath this desert.

Then the three separated, flying in three directions with this spot as the center, covering a radius of several tens of li. They then found a spot to land, sat cross-legged, and while vigilantly watching for any disturbances outside to protect Chen Yuan, they also sat down to meditate, swallowing a few Medicinal Pills to recover from the exhaustion caused by days of continuous travel.

After all, the Origin Qi here was sparse, so they could only rely on Medicinal Pills for replenishment!

As the wind and sand rolled, time passed, and night fell in the west, the figures of the three gradually became covered by the yellow sand.

Meanwhile, on the other side, hundreds of meters underground, within thick rock layers, at the place where Chen Yuan had disappeared,

A large cave had been excavated, its surface covered by seven or eight layers of spiritual light, with strong Restriction fluctuations on it.

In the middle of the cave, Chen Yuan stood in mid-air, retracting his hands from setting up the Restrictions. He had continuously set up seven or eight layers of Restrictions in one go.

One was to prevent the fluctuations from his refinement of the large ship from leaking out, and the other was as a precaution. This area was not safe. Although he hadn't encountered any Demons so far, the strange incident he encountered when he used the Phoenix Eye to pull out the treasure ship still left a knot in his heart.

Why did those two monsters suddenly kneel down at the end? It was abrupt and bizarre.

At that time, he had used the Azure Dragon and Fire Phoenix Divine Treasures, and the direction they knelt seemed not to be towards him, but towards his Fire Phoenix.

He wasn't sure and didn't think about verifying it. He chose to leave as quickly as possible at the time. Fortunately, those two monsters didn't pursue him.

Moreover, two days had passed, and everything was peaceful, which greatly calmed his mind. However, he would still occasionally think of this matter and take precautions. The Restrictions included his Dharma Eye Golden Light.

Thinking this, he sat cross-legged in mid-air, settling his mind, eliminating distracting thoughts, adjusting his Qi, and bringing his state to its Peak.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Chen Yuan opened his eyes, divine light contained within them. Then, he flicked his sleeve downwards, and with a rumbling sound, an ancient large ship, like a giant whale, emerged from within. As air currents collided, there was a sound like waves crashing.

As the treasure ship landed on the ground, white mist rose from beneath the cave floor, then the ground slowly cracked open, and clear water surged out with the sound of rushing waves.

Chen Yuan quietly watched this scene, his eyes showing anticipation. Then, he slowly shifted his gaze towards the dimly lit cabin, his expression solemn.

He needed to seal the universe within to slowly refine this ship, incorporate it into his Divine Treasure, and then, day and night, use all his wondrous techniques to cleanse the evil thoughts within and refine the inner universe.

Whether he succeeded or not depended on the first step, and how smoothly it went.

Electric light rose in Chen Yuan’s eyes, and he let out a low shout from his throat. Immediately, he formed hand seals, constantly changing them, then brought his hands together at his Dantian.

Suddenly, his Dantian in his abdomen grew hot, and a golden light vibrated.

The next second, this golden light shot out from above his navel, rising along the Qi Sea, Guanzhong, Shenque, Zigong, Xuanji, all the way to the Twelve-Story Pagoda at his throat, and finally, with a whoosh, it burst out from the top of Chen Yuan’s head.

In an instant, golden light burst forth, as fierce as the scorching sun. A golden great sun ascended, illuminating the entire cave with this Pure Yang Golden Core.

“Go!”

Chen Yuan pointed his hand downwards, shouting.

This golden great sun whistled towards the large ship below, and with a whoosh, it plunged into the dimly lit cabin.

Instantly, white light illuminated through the windows, and the entire cabin began to tremble, emitting a piercing hum, as if a drop of water had fallen into a pot of boiling hot oil, instantly boiling over.

Immediately after, the white light began to flicker, like a wavering lamp flame.

Outside the ship, Chen Yuan’s expression remained unchanged as he watched this scene. He rubbed his hands together, producing crackling sounds, and Five-Colored Thunder leaped out.

Then, he clapped his hands together, and two pillars of lightning poured out with a roar, surging into the ship's interior. Lightning snakes instantly submerged the entire cabin.

This was not all. With a Dragon roar and a Phoenix cry, a green light and a scarlet light burst from his body, also directly crashing in.

After that, Chen Yuan tore with both hands, and a golden river of fire, massive amounts of scarlet fire crystals, continuously poured downwards. Anyway, he unleashed every means he could use.

This time was different from suppressing Marquis Wenan two days ago. This ship had now become masterless, so there was no need to be so fierce and urgent. However, in some ways, it was much more adventurous than last time, because this time it was a slow and meticulous process. Chen Yuan temporarily suppressed this contaminated land of Opportunity to prevent the root malice from escaping, because he wanted to refine this ship, forging it into his third Divine Treasure and incorporating it into his body. The danger level was naturally greater, requiring more caution.

Thus, Chen Yuan unleashed various potent and overbearing Divine Ability techniques. Through the windows of the cabin, dazzling firelight illuminated the entire ship, making it no longer dim but slowly filled with vitality.

Seeing this, Chen Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes slowly becoming solemn.

He was about to begin!

With that thought, he exhaled a breath, and a golden line of fire emerged from his mouth, expanding in the wind, swiftly flying towards the large ship and enveloping it.

Enveloped by this golden alchemical fire, the large ship slowly hummed, waves crashed, and it produced intense sizzling sounds with the golden alchemical fire. As mist rose, the golden alchemical fire actually weakened a bit.

Chen Yuan watched this scene, not surprised but delighted. It seemed his guess was almost spot on; there truly was something special about the ship's hull.

He increased his True Qi, and the Dragon Qi Mother Tree within his Divine Treasure continuously swayed.

And just as Chen Yuan was slowly refining the treasure ship, intending to achieve his third Divine Treasure, thousands of li away, the three from Wudao Mountain, who had gone to Zhennan Prefecture to gather intelligence on the Demon teleportation array, caused a stir! (End of this chapter)