248: Chapter 248 Star River Treasure!

Nie Ning was confused, not understanding why Heloise was pulling him.

But Heloise remained silent, offering no explanation, only continuing to pull Nie Ning forward.

Although they often had disagreements, Nie Ning knew Heloise wouldn't betray him at a time like this.

Paramond and Ryan exchanged glances, thinking of a certain possibility.

For a moment, their eyes flickered, and their expressions turned grim.

If it was truly possible to play it this way, wouldn't they have lost many high-tier treasures!

In comparison, Abbott appeared much calmer.

He had been in the Trial Grounds for too long, so long that he could look past everything, only wishing to leave this place as soon as possible.

As for treasures, they were merely external possessions...

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Next, Nie Ning and Heloise walked and stopped, admiring the various artifacts in the treasure vault.

Although unfamiliar, these treasures were exquisitely crafted, veritable works of art, with immense aesthetic value.

Of course, it was also to deliberately annoy Paramond and Ryan.

But there was always an end.

When the five arrived at the end, they saw two artifacts placed separately.

A thick book and a long saber with a scabbard.

The book was about ten centimeters thick, made of an unknown material, the entire book presenting a translucent black, looking like a glimpse into the starry sky.

Above it, a river of stars flowed, numerous light points forming a long river of stars, which would transform into a starry vortex as it twisted, looking incredibly beautiful.

"star river codex!"

Paramond couldn't help but exclaim.

The star river codex, the heirloom of the Eye of Astral, it was rumored that by obtaining the star river codex, one could obtain the entire legacy of the Eye of Astral.

Moreover, it was itself an extraordinary artifact, possessing immense power unimaginable to ordinary people.

He couldn't understand why such a precious treasure would be placed in such a location.

Abbott's eyes flickered.

Although he didn't know much about many treasures, he had naturally heard of such a legacy treasure of the Eye of Astral, and immediately transmitted a message to Nie Ning and the other.

Nie Ning was a little surprised, turning to look at Paramond and Ryan, whose eyes were glowing.

A fierce battle was likely to ensue.

Facing such a precious treasure, even Nie Ning himself found it hard to suppress the urge to seize it.

However, it would be easier if the item was in Heloise's hands.

Could that brat really defeat him?

Besides, he just wanted to borrow it for a look; she wouldn't be that stingy, right?

Uh, probably not, right...

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Even though Heloise was usually calm, she couldn't hide her inner excitement when faced with such a supreme treasure; even her heart couldn't help but beat faster.

However, this was clearly not the time to think about that, as there were two fifth-rank professionals eyeing them from behind.

Thinking of this, Heloise gently patted the backpack on her chest.

Looking at Nie Ning beside her, Heloise directly reached out and took out the long saber, then handed it to Nie Ning.

Nie Ning looked at Heloise with some surprise.

After all, something placed alongside the star river codex could not possibly be an ordinary item.

He looked at the long saber in his hand; its overall color was red, with carved patterns of golden-blue birds, flowers, insects, and beasts.

The hilt was carved like some kind of beast, with the beast's head at the top opening its bloody maw, and the guard position having patterns resembling tree branches.

Drawing the long saber, a faint saber hum emanated.

The blade's material was similar to the star river codex, a translucent black overall, with specks of starlight shimmering on it.

What was different was a red stream of blood in the middle, looking like a slowly drifting silk ribbon, and a slender blood groove along the spine of the blade.

Nie Ning's face showed a look of astonishment: "Not sharpened?"

Upon closer inspection, there was only a rough blade shape, as if it hadn't been forged.

And when Nie Ning looked at the guard, specks of starlight seemed to form two characters.

"Xueyan..."

Nie Ning raised an eyebrow slightly: "Xueyan, bladeless? A semi-finished product?"

He turned to look at Paramond.

At this moment, Paramond's ears were flushed red, and the greed in his eyes was almost uncontrollable.

Even if it was truly just a semi-finished product, it was still a priceless treasure in their lives.

If the star river codex hadn't been taken out yet, he would have already rushed forward to snatch it.

Compared to Paramond, Ryan's hand was already gripping his sword hilt, as if he would rush forward to snatch it at any moment.

"Do you recognize it?"

Nie Ning rattled the long saber in his hand, asking with full of doubt.

This long saber was very strange; when battle qi was injected into it, it seemed no different from an ordinary weapon, and he didn't perceive any enhancement of battle qi.

"I don't recognize it. Perhaps it's just a semi-finished product made of special material. The Eye of Astral probably disappeared before it was completed."

Abbott shook his head slightly, but his body unconsciously moved closer to the two, his attention entirely focused on Paramond and Ryan.

Because he knew that once Heloise took out the star river codex, a fierce battle was inevitable.

"Let me take a look, perhaps..."

Ryan couldn't hold back, extending his hand to take the long saber from Nie Ning's hand.

"What do you want to do!"

Abbott blocked Ryan, his expression slightly cold, and he shouted sternly.

Seeing this, Paramond smiled and stepped forward: "Ryan was rude; he lost his composure upon encountering such a treasure. I'm truly sorry."

Compared to this obscure, semi-finished blade, the star river codex, a legacy item, was clearly more important.

As long as he obtained the star river codex, perhaps he could go even further!

Abbott snorted coldly, not completely tearing off the facade.

His injuries hadn't fully recovered yet, and he needed to find the Teleportation Array to leave this place first.

According to his guess, once they had taken the items, the teleportation entrance would likely open.

For a moment, everyone's attention was focused on Heloise.

But Heloise had no intention of taking the star river codex; she just kept circling it, examining it carefully.

Not to mention Paramond and Ryan, even Nie Ning became impatient, and out of boredom, he could only ponder the xueyan bladeless in his hand.

But for some reason, this did not calm Nie Ning down; instead, even his blood qi seemed affected, becoming abnormally restless.

The others were also like this, but they dared not urge Heloise.

Because only Heloise could retrieve the star river codex here.

However, they weren't afraid that Heloise would give up, because no one could resist the temptation of such a supreme treasure!

"You poisoned us!"

Suddenly, Paramond's angry shout echoed through the field.

Hearing this, Nie Ning immediately became alert, feeling his restless blood qi, but his gaze turned towards Abbott.

But seeing Abbott's bewildered expression, Nie Ning could only turn to look at Heloise.

"Oh, you found out? Well, I'm truly sorry."

Heloise shrugged, pouting innocently as she spoke.

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