Chapter 1075
Acting with Caution
Master Qingyang nodded, took a deep breath, and then gently opened the treasure box with both hands. In an instant, a golden light shot straight into the sky, and inside the treasure box was a bead radiating abundant spiritual energy, surrounded by a faint halo.
"This is... the legendary Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl?" Bai Yunzi exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"That's right, this is the Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl, which is said to possess the power to change the laws of heaven and earth," Qingyang Zhenren said slowly, a solemn expression on his face.
A burning desire flashed in Dan Yan's eyes. He stepped forward and stared intently at the Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl. "This pearl is indeed extraordinary. It has attracted all the spiritual energy around it."
Yang Ling frowned and pondered, "However, although the spirit pearl is good, if it is not handled properly, it may cause unnecessary trouble."
“Junior Brother Yang is right. We must proceed with caution.” Bai Yunzi nodded in agreement, stroking his long beard with both hands, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
Just as the four were discussing, a strange movement suddenly came from the other end of the stone chamber. The four immediately became alert and turned to look. They saw a man dressed in a black robe slowly walking towards them. He was expressionless, his eyes were as deep as the sea, and he exuded a cold aura.
"It's quite surprising that you were able to get here," the man in black robes said coldly, his voice deep and imposing.
"Who are you?" Yang Ling stepped forward, drew his long sword, and stared intently at the man in black robes.
"Who I am is not important. What is important is that this Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl belongs to me. You'd better hand it over obediently." The man in black robes chuckled, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's.
"Want the Spirit Pearl? That'll have to do with your skills!" Master Qingyang sneered, gripping his divine sword tightly, the tip pointing directly at the man in black robes.
The man in black robes snorted coldly, and a black longsword suddenly appeared in his hand, its blade gleaming with an eerie black light. "Since that's the case, then I won't hold back!"
Before he finished speaking, he moved with lightning speed, instantly rushing towards Master Qingyang. Master Qingyang wielded his divine sword, his sword energy crisscrossing, and engaged the black-robed man in a fierce battle. The two sword energies intertwined and collided in the air, producing a deafening roar.
Yang Ling and Dan Yan were not to be outdone, both launching attacks on the black-robed man. Yang Ling moved with graceful movements, his swordsmanship sharp and fierce, his longsword drawing streaks of light in the air. Dan Yan, meanwhile, was surrounded by flames, his hands forming hand seals, unleashing a fire dragon that hurtled towards the black-robed man.
However, the black-robed man's strength was beyond imagination. He moved like a ghost, easily dodging the attacks of Yang Ling and Dan Yan, while wielding his longsword to force Qingyang Zhenren back.
"This guy is incredibly skilled!" Yang Ling exclaimed, his brows furrowed and a serious expression on his face.
"If the four of us join forces, we will surely defeat him!" Master Qingyang said in a deep voice, his eyes shining with determination.
Bai Yunzi nodded, formed hand seals, and chanted incantations. Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, thunder and lightning raged, and a thick bolt of lightning struck straight at the man in black robes.
The man in black robes sneered, brandishing his longsword. A beam of black light met the lightning, and the two collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion. Taking advantage of the moment, the man in black robes flashed behind Master Qingyang, his longsword aimed straight for his back.
Master Qingyang seemed to have anticipated this; he turned and swung his divine sword, clashing with the black-robed man's longsword. Both men staggered back several steps, a hint of surprise on their faces.
"You're quite capable," the man in black said coldly, a hint of chill flashing in his eyes.
"You're no simple character either," Master Qingyang replied calmly, his expression unchanged, his divine sword gripped tightly.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Bai Yunzi suddenly shouted, "Heavenly Thunder Break!" Lightning flashed across the sky once more, and an even thicker bolt of lightning struck directly at the black-robed man. The black-robed man snorted coldly, brandishing his longsword, a black light meeting the lightning head-on. The two collided again in mid-air, producing an even more deafening explosion.
"Attack together!" Master Qingyang shouted, his figure flashing like lightning as he charged towards the black-robed man. Yang Ling and Dan Yan also joined the attack, the four of them working together to assault the black-robed man.
Although the man in black robes was powerful, he gradually became overwhelmed by the combined attack of the four. He moved swiftly, his longsword flashing with black light, but he still could not withstand the fierce onslaught of the four.
Finally, with a deafening roar, the man in black robes was knocked to the ground by the four men working together. Blood spilled from his mouth, his face was pale, and his eyes were filled with resentment.
"This is impossible... How could you..." the man in black robes said with difficulty, a hint of despair in his voice.
"You shouldn't have underestimated our strength," Qingyang Zhenren said coldly, pointing his divine sword at the black-robed man, his eyes filled with chilling intent.
The man in black robes sneered, "Even so, you will not be able to obtain the true power of the Spirit Pearl." After saying that, he flashed and disappeared in a wisp of black smoke.
The four exchanged glances, all revealing a hint of doubt and unease. Bai Yunzi slowly said, "This man in black robes is probably not simple; we must be careful."
“Yes, although he escaped, we must remain vigilant,” Yang Ling nodded, sheathing his sword with a serious look in his eyes.
"Alright, let's leave him for now and take a look at this Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl first," said Master Qingyang. He walked back to the treasure box, picked up the spirit pearl with both hands, and felt the surging power within it.
A burning desire flashed in Dan Yan's eyes. "This spirit pearl is indeed extraordinary. We must make good use of its power."
Bai Yunzi frowned and pondered, "However, not everyone can control the power of the Spirit Pearl, so we must proceed with caution."
Master Qingyang nodded and said slowly, "Let's leave this ruin first, and then we can study the secrets of this spirit pearl in detail when we get back."
The four reached a consensus, quickly left the ruins, and flew back to their base. Once back, they placed the Heavenly Spirit Orb in the center of the altar, sat around it, and began to study its mysteries.
As night deepened, the four continued their discussion before the altar. Suddenly, the spirit pearl emitted a golden light, and a phantom emerged from it—an elderly man with an air of otherworldly grace.
"Greetings, everyone. I am the spirit of the Heavenly Origin Spirit Pearl," the old man said with a smile, his eyes piercing and revealing boundless wisdom.
"Greetings, senior." Master Qingyang and the others quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.
"No need for formalities," the spirit of the Spirit Pearl said slowly. "The fact that you obtained the Spirit Pearl means you are destined to have it. However, the power of the Spirit Pearl is extraordinary, so you must use it with caution."
"Senior, how should we harness the power of this spirit pearl?" Yang Ling asked respectfully, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"The power of the Spirit Pearl originates from the laws of heaven and earth, and only those who are righteous and dedicated to the well-being of all people can wield it," the spirit of the Spirit Pearl said slowly. "You must constantly cultivate and practice in order to truly master the power of the Spirit Pearl."
Master Qingyang nodded and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. We will certainly keep your teachings in mind." (End of Chapter)