Arc 15: Heavenly Secret Realm | Chapter 262: Looting the Valley

Arc 15: Heavenly Secret Realm | Chapter 262: Looting the Valley

Translator: Lynn

Yun Lie saw this and spoke, “Go ahead.”

Xu Ziqing smiled and explained everything in detail. Then, pointing to the mouth of the volcano, he asked, “I want to take all of this, but I have nothing to contain it. Does Shixiong have a solution?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly, and a bowl-like object appeared in his hand. It was a clear yellow, resembling glass, but with a soft spiritual glow, making it quite beautiful. Yun Lie moved his lips slightly, and the object emitted a dazzling light. A yellow beam shot out from it, heading straight for the volcano’s mouth.

Quickly, the yellow light circled around the mouth of the volcano a few times, then wrapped it up entirely. After flickering for a moment, it transformed back into a ball of light and returned to the bowl. The mouth of the volcano had completely vanished without a trace.

The ease with which this was done was truly astonishing.

Xu Ziqing showed a hint of surprise. “Shixiong, what is this?”

Yun Lie replied, “A Buddhist Sumeru Bowl.”

Xu Ziqing still had doubts. Sumeru refers to a mountain, so this Sumeru Bowl must be a storage artifact. He thought for a moment—could it be that the Sumeru Bowl can contain an entire mountain?

Ordinary storage rings, though seemingly vast, can usually only hold a space of a few dozen feet in diameter. To hold more, one would need a storage bracelet. But to contain an entire mountain is something neither a storage ring nor a bracelet could accomplish.

Seeing the confusion in Xu Ziqing’s eyes, Yun Lie said, “It can indeed hold a mountain.” With that, he handed the Sumeru Bowl forward slightly.

Xu Ziqing, now understanding thanks to his Shixiong’s explanation, was very pleased. He stepped forward and looked inside.

Sure enough, within the Sumeru Bowl stood a towering volcano. The lava and fire mud at the mouth of the volcano were perfectly intact, as was the fire spirit plant growing in the fire mud. It had indeed been collected.

If one were to send their spiritual sense inside, they would feel the intense heat, exactly the same as it was outside.

After seeing this, Yun Lie placed the Sumeru Bowl in Xu Ziqing’s hand and said, “You can keep it.” NewW novels updates at novelhall.com

Xu Ziqing’s eyes brightened slightly. With a wave of his hand, he stored it away. He then took three boxes and divided them into two portions, keeping one box for himself. Smiling, he said, “I’ll return this one to Brother Nan Zhengya as a favor. The remaining two, Shixiong, you should keep.”

Yun Lie also waved his hand and stored away the two fire jade boxes.

Seeing this, Xu Ziqing’s smile became even more gentle.

Shixiong did not decline or argue, clearly considering him as one of his own, treating these gestures as ordinary and not a matter of obligation. This filled him with immense satisfaction.

The two of them thoroughly looted the bat demon’s cave, leaving Xu Ziqing to sigh with contentment.

When he arrived, he was not entirely penniless, but he certainly didn’t have anything of great value. Now, having gained the wealth of an entire cave, he felt his pockets were considerably fuller.

Indeed, all cultivators in the world cherish fortunate encounters, and it’s likely due to moments like this.

With their cultivation restored and having collected all they needed, the two of them didn’t linger in the demon’s lair.

Soon, they left the cave, and Xu Ziqing recalled Rong Jin into his dantian with a wave of his hand, then continued forward.

After circling around the mountain peak that the bat demon had made its nest, Xu Ziqing saw a gorge ahead. The valley was filled with various spiritual herbs, their abundant spiritual energy even more intense than that of a third-grade spiritual vein.

Xu Ziqing’s expression grew serious. He glanced at the steep mountain wall and then at Yun Lie, the question evident in his eyes.

Yun Lie looked at him and nodded slightly. “We should climb along the left side of the mountain wall. If anything unusual happens, we’ll use wind techniques to escape.”

Xu Ziqing heard this and responded, “That seems to be the only option.”

Since they needed to stay alert, they decided that Xu Ziqing would climb ahead, while Yun Lie, being stronger, would guard from behind.

Xu Ziqing didn’t hesitate. He leaped up, grabbing hold of a protruding rock with one hand. After steadying himself, he formed a hand seal with his other hand and pressed it against his shoulder.

Soon, roots of the blood vine emerged from his shoulder, climbing ahead of him. This was a technique he had become quite familiar with, using a method to transfer Rongjin’s position outside of his body.

With Rongjin scouting ahead and his Shixiong protecting him from behind, Xu Ziqing felt much safer.

As he prepared himself, he suddenly heard the sound of wind behind him, followed by the faint rustle of clothing just about a foot away.

His Shixiong had arrived!

Soon after, a chilling aura gradually spread out, as Yun Lie released a hint of his sword intent, enveloping the two of them as an additional layer of protection.

Enveloped in this sword intent, Xu Ziqing’s heart skipped a beat, and his face grew slightly warm.

It wasn’t surprising that his thoughts wandered. He had often been close to Yun Lie in the past, and although these moments brought him joy, he had grown accustomed to them over time, no longer feeling the initial shyness and unease.

But now it was different. With Yun Lie behind him, he could only sense his presence without seeing his face. Yet, he could still feel his Shixiong’s sword intent and breathe in his scent. It felt as if he was being held in Yun Lie’s embrace, stirring his thoughts even more.

As his mind wandered, his movements slowed.

The next moment, Yun Lie’s voice came through, “Ziqing, move quickly.”

Xu Ziqing immediately snapped out of it, feeling a bit embarrassed.

This place was still dangerous, and here he was, letting his thoughts stray. He felt a bit ashamed and quickly calmed his mind, focusing on climbing again.

The two Shixiong and Shidi had a strong understanding between them. Every step Xu Ziqing took, Yun Lie would follow, and whenever Xu Ziqing released a grip on a rock, Yun Lie would grab hold of it next.

They had initially planned this approach to avoid any dangers, but the way they executed it seamlessly showed how much they trusted one another.

They continued in silence for a while, both relying on their physical strength rather than exhausting their true essence. Although their bodies grew a bit tired, they knew they could easily recover with just a bit of true essence, making it quite convenient.

Before they knew it, more than half an hour had passed.

The river below had already begun crashing against the stone walls on either side, its waters rushing forward with increasing turbulence.

Suddenly, a whirlpool formed in the river below.

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