Chapter 48: -48- Spiritlock Barrier Illusion Formation

Chapter 48: -48- Spiritlock Barrier Illusion Formation "Thank you, Senior. I couldn't have done it without your guidance," Silas said, and he fully meant it. Without the old man's guidance, there was no way he would have comprehended a Dao Domain so early, and without it, there wasn't a shot in hell he could have won that fight.

"Minor matter," the old man said with a slight smile. "Now come, it is time for you to select your second Spiritual-grade treasure, and this time your selections should be a little better."

"They will be better this time?" Silas asked.

"Of course... if you pass both levels and rank up equally in Qi and body cultivation, you get three chances to select each rank of magic treasure. With each new chance, I give you more and better selections," the old man said with delight. He was clearly very proud of the various assortments of treasures his late master had managed to accrue.

Silas then followed the old man to the treasure hall as he left the battle hall, though he was met with a small surprise.

"Silas! You really did it!" Thea rushed forward, her excitement infectious. Thea wrapped her arms around him, her warmth grounding him after the intensity of the past fight.

While Silas was fighting in the battle hall, the small child had wandered out of the Insight Hall out of boredom and began to talk with both Thea and Red. They, of course, asked questions about what Silas was currently going through and the significance it held. They now knew exactly how challenging the battle would be and the value passing the challenge held.

Red gave a nod, his respect for Silas evident in his posture.

"Of course," Silas said with a grin. "The battle was tough, but I managed." Sёarch* The ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

After a brief conversation with Thea and Red, Silas was once again looking over the Spiritual-grade treasures.

Silas scanned through the Spiritual-grade treasures, his eyes darting over the various weapons and formations that shimmered with unimaginable power.

The old man's words echoed in his mind—this time, the selections were even better.

Silas couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he saw some of the formations that could change the tide of a battle entirely or top-quality weapons capable of vastly increasing his strength.

His gaze settled briefly on a Qi and body refining early rank 4 golem, standing tall and silent, its presence radiating sheer power. For a moment, he considered it. A golem like this could be invaluable for protection or offense in future conflicts. But then, his thoughts shifted back to his strategy—his ultimate goal was to strengthen his own abilities and secure resources for the future.

'...No sickles?' Silas thought.

He then looked up to the old spirit of the estate. "Senior, is there not another set of sickles I can choose?"

The old man could only sigh. "Unfortunately, the Ten Scythes of Requiem were the only Spiritual-grade sickles our late master left in the estate... If you wish to select sickles, the only thing you can do is select a valuable treasure and either trade it for spirit stones with me or try and sell it once you leave this place. If this is what you choose, you should select a formation-type magic treasure. They are by far the most valuable."

Silas nodded his head. It looked like he wouldn't be able to find more sickles for his [Tenfold Fifty Sickle Formation], so the only thing he could do was select a valuable treasure to sell in the wider world.

The old man then said, "You could also, of course, select one of the few top-quality Spiritual-grade flying sword sets and just transform them into sickles, but I wouldn't suggest this... While this is possible, it would lower the quality of the set by one or two ranks, so instead of having, say, nine top-quality swords, they would be turned into nine mid-quality sickles... If there were enough for you to use the first level of the Tenfold Fifty Sickles Formation, it might be worth it, but considering the largest set of flying swords you can currently select is only nine, I think it's best if you pick a formation, then sell it and buy enough sickles to use the formation."

Silas agreed with the old spirit, so he continued to turn the pages of the treasure book, eyeing the formation-type treasures. There were plenty of highly valuable formations, but one in particular caught his attention—a grand, intricate formation that gleamed with promise. Its description immediately sparked his interest:

[Spiritlock Barrier Illusion Formation] – A versatile large-scale formation with both offensive and defensive capabilities. It can seal away an area, locking out intruders and trapping them in a powerful elemental barrier, while simultaneously creating complex illusions that disorient and confuse those within its boundaries. Even rank 4 cultivators can be ensnared if the formation is deployed properly. This formation combines the strength of impenetrable defense with the subtlety of illusion-based offense, making it a rare and invaluable treasure.

This was also a Spiritual-grade formation that was made by simplifying an Immortal-grade formation, just like the one Kai had traded for spirit stones previously, but this one was on a slightly higher tier than that one.

This treasure would surely be highly coveted in the wider world.

Silas felt the familiar pull of logic and desire. This wasn't just a weapon to wield—it was a treasure he could sell in the outside world, worth an incredible amount. He knew that with the funds from selling this formation, he could finally acquire enough high-quality sickles to complete his [Tenfold Fifty Sickle Formation], a formation that would elevate his offensive capabilities to an entirely new level.

"This is it," Silas muttered, a satisfied smile crossing his face.

The old man, sensing his decision, stepped forward. "You've chosen wisely. This formation will serve you well, whether you use it or sell it to amass the resources you need."

Silas nodded. "I'll take the Spiritlock Barrier Formation," he said with confidence, already envisioning how it would fuel his plans.

With the formation in hand, he walked out of the treasure hall to go speak to Thea and Red... It was almost time to leave and finally enter the wider world.

As he stepped into the main hall, Thea and Red were waiting. Their eyes lit up as they saw him.

"So?" Thea asked, curious about what Silas had selected.

"Now I've got this," Silas said as he held up a jade stone in one hand and several formation flags in the other.

Red raised an eyebrow. "A formation?"

Silas nodded. "The [Spiritlock Barrier Illusion Formation]. It's a top-tier formation that I can sell for enough spirit stones to hopefully complete my sickle set for the [Tenfold Fifty Sickle Formation]. Once I sell it, I imagine my power should increase by a decent bit."

Thea smiled warmly, placing a hand on his arm. "That sounds perfect. You've thought this through."

"I have to," Silas said. "We're about to step into a world far larger and more dangerous than this one. I need every advantage I can get."

Red gave a slight nod while crossing his arms. "Sounds like a good plan."

Red then motioned toward the small child and said, "This senior here explained to us a little about your new comprehensions... With your new Dao Domain and sickle formation, there should be few people near our strength who can challenge you."

Silas chuckled. "Let's hope so."

After some more small talk, Silas excused himself. There was one more person he needed to talk to.

Making his way back to the Insight Hall, Silas found Kai sitting in a lotus position, still meditating. But even without opening his eyes, Kai sensed his approach.

"Boss," Kai said, a mixture of eagerness and frustration in his tone. "What'd I miss?"

Silas stood in front of him, arms crossed. "Well, I passed and made my selection... but don't worry about that, you need to focus on your growth..." Silas knew Kai wouldn't like the fact he was now stronger than him, so he made sure to pick at him to hopefully push him to try harder. "...or else you'll never catch up with me."

Kai opened his eyes, a mixture of stubbornness and genuine regret in them. "I know. I let my arrogance get the better of me. I won't make that mistake again."

Silas nodded. "Good. We're about to leave this inheritance realm, Kai. The real world is a lot tougher than anything we've faced so far. I need you to be focused and disciplined. We can't afford mistakes."

Kai smirked, standing up and stretching. "Don't worry, boss. Once we're out there, I'll be ready. We'll conquer the world, one step at a time."

Silas nodded with a small laugh while thinking, 'If only it was that easy.'