Chapter 829
Soaring Wealth, Treasure of Great Quality
Whoosh!
A streak of light flashed across the sky.
"By a twist of fate, by the power of destiny, good fortune is rightfully mine!"
Chen Ping'an traveled away in the light, in high spirits.
This encounter was truly a matter of chance.
He was originally meant to be the Dream Lotus Lord, but he never expected to meet Hua Ruyue.
Although the process was somewhat tortuous, the ending was satisfactory.
Aside from a little bit of frustration and annoyance, the whole process was quite satisfactory.
The only drawback was that he used a suppression technique from a completely different realm to suppress Hua Ruyue, yet ultimately only managed a draw. Such an outcome would obviously be difficult for anyone to accept.
Moreover, this draw is only temporary. If the game were to continue, the outcome would be completely uncertain.
Just moments before, he had slain the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord and built up unparalleled confidence. But the next moment, he was taught a lesson by the grandmaster Hua Ruyue.
Throughout his journey, he has been virtually invincible, though he has rarely suffered defeats. Even when he has encountered setbacks, they were only when facing cultivators of higher realms.
Never before have we been in such a situation, where, despite being at a higher level, we have only managed a draw, and there is even a risk of defeat.
It wasn't that he deliberately hid his abilities, but rather that his opponent was simply too formidable.
This situation is truly unbearable.
This flower, like the moon, has been given a high-intensity boost!
If all grandmasters are of this standard, then most celestial beings wouldn't need to be called celestial beings anymore.
However, by this moment, Chen Ping'an's mood had already returned to calm.
No need to dwell on the twists and turns of the process; as long as the ending is satisfactory, that's good.
In a way, this experience served as a reminder to him.
At this moment, his mood can be described as completely satisfied and content.
This time, he not only successfully traded for the Demon King's blood, but also acquired many other valuable items, especially the Soul Suppression Technique, which perfectly made up for his lack of expertise in the realm of the divine soul.
If he can thoroughly understand it, then even among martial arts masters, his insights into the realm of the divine soul will not be considered weak. In fact, given his foundation in the divine soul, he will be able to crush opponents with his divine soul in most situations.
After bidding farewell to Hua Ruyue, he immediately rushed to the battlefield, which was still not fully resolved. After reaping the spoils and cleaning up the mess, he left immediately.
Strictly speaking, he had experienced a series of battles. From the initial Pink Demon, to the Dream Lotus Lord, the Crimson Lotus, and then to the Shadow and Blood Shadow.
Before they could even catch their breath, they were attacked by Hua Ruyue.
However, in actual combat, the combined effort and energy expended in the numerous battles before were not as great as the brief fight with Hua Ruyue.
The depletion of one's spiritual essence during this battle goes without saying, but the consumption of the deep-sea pearl and other rare artifacts alone was considerable.
Previously, they were quite pleased with themselves, having suffered minimal losses of rare items and requiring no resupply. But now, after the battle of "Flowers Like the Moon," they are no longer in a position to succeed.
In that vast sky, the power of the deep sea was stirred, forming a boundary between the ocean and water, which greatly diminished the water's power. Although some of it was recovered afterward, a considerable amount of water power still dissipated and vanished amidst the golden light filling the sky.
"After this battle, we need to replenish the power of the water. Although we can still use it without replenishing, its power and endurance will ultimately not be as great as it was at its peak."
"Cangmingzi's calculations are truly shrewd. With all these restrictions, no wonder he found an opportunity to trade this item to me."
Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, but overall, he was quite satisfied with this water droplet artifact. Its power was considerable, its coverage vast, and under its control, even a celestial being like the Dream Lotus Lord would have no chance of escape.
If he can apply pressure simultaneously to restrain a second-realm Celestial Being, it shouldn't be difficult. In a group battle, it would also be enough to disrupt the enemy's focus and allow them to break through one by one. It's a good tool for assisting in clearing the field and restricting or imprisoning enemies.
Aside from the loss of the rare item, he didn't suffer much in other aspects. As for the depletion of his spiritual energy, he could recover to normal after a period of rest and recuperation.
Compared to the gains, these losses are indeed insignificant.
Apart from the two carvings at the trading point, the profits from the other items are all real and tangible.
One is a human being, and three are pseudo-human beings. He figured the benefits he would gain from the other party would not disappoint him.
"Let's find a place to take inventory first."
With this thought in mind, Chen Ping'an concealed his escape light, thus eliminating the disturbance.
Before long, they headed down the mountainside.
Although he wasn't seriously injured, he still needs proper rest and recovery. He's just gone through a major battle, and the effects are still uncertain.
Let's get back to our peak condition first, and then go back to Black Mist Valley to make further plans.
Judging by the timeline, if all goes well, Lan Yingying should be out of seclusion by now.
Whoosh!
The light faded, the command flag swirled, shimmering with light, and Chen Ping'an sat down cross-legged.
hum~
As the light swirled, items appeared one by one before Chen Ping'an.
These were all his spoils, including those of the Dream Lotus Lord, as well as those of the Red Lotus, Shadow, and Blood Shadow.
The man with the wax apple had already taken stock of his harvest, so there was no need to repeat it.
The first thing he checked was the biggest gain of this trip: the items belonging to the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, Dream Lotus Lord.
The Dream Lotus Lord possesses many valuable items, the most precious of which is undoubtedly the protective treasure, the Golden Red Lotus. Next is the replica treasure, the Silver Lotus Ring.
This silver lotus ring is of excellent quality, both in its design and its imposing presence. Among replicas of precious artifacts, it is considered to be of superior quality.
As for which of the imitation treasures it was, Chen Ping'an couldn't say for the time being.
However, the Lotus Ring Treasure is also related to the Heavenly Lotus Sect, and there are only a few such treasures in total.
At its peak, the Heavenly Lotus Sect possessed the Golden Lotus Double Rings, both extremely valuable treasures. Although the Heavenly Lotus Sect has declined in popularity, its lineage is likely still intact.
In addition, the Seven Treasures Lotus Sect, which is also the Seven Fiends Demon Sect, one of the six demonic sects, has a top-level treasure, the Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring inheritance.
The Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring is extremely famous. Even among top-tier treasures, it is one of the most prestigious. Even a cultivator at the Hidden Radiance Realm would face immense difficulties in activating it.
If it were to erupt, its power would be terrifying, easily shattering mountains and causing rivers to flow backward.
Today, this Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring is in the hands of a former holy son of the Seven Fiends Demon Sect, who is now the Demon Sect's Dharma King.
These individuals enjoy immense renown throughout the four realms of the dynasty. They are truly the pinnacle figures standing at the very top of the four realms.
In fact, the silver lotus ring worn by the Dream Lotus Lord is very likely a replica of the Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring. However, it is probably one of the poorest replicas among the many replicas of the Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring. Not to mention the spirit, even the appearance is not fully replicated; only a part of it is copied.
Besides these two items, beneath him was the lotus-patterned treasure robe. Strictly speaking, the value of this lotus-patterned treasure robe was no less than that of the silver lotus ring, but it had been damaged in the fierce battle. Although there was still a possibility of repair, the resources required would probably be considerable.
Its overall value has plummeted, hence it ranks after the Silver Lotus Ring.
Aside from these few items, the Thousand Machine Bag of the Dream Lotus Lord contained quite a few things, but most of them were of ordinary value. The few valuable items were mostly healing pills, which were somewhat inconsistent with his status as the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Lotus Sect.
After a moment's thought, Chen Ping'an understood the reason. This time, the Dream Lotus Lord had come to stir up trouble within the Xuanling Realm, and the use of precious treasures was for protection. However, adding any other valuable items to his person would be dispensable. It entirely depended on his personal character.
Some people like to carry things on their person, while others prefer to hide them in their own home or in secret places, like a cunning rabbit with multiple burrows, in preparation for the future.
Lord Shi Menglian is already old and may have a successor, so he certainly wouldn't keep all his possessions on him. After all, he has a powerful lineage and is not some rogue cultivator, nor does he necessarily have the habit of needing to keep all his worldly possessions to feel at ease.
After taking stock of the items on the body of the Dream Lotus Lord, Chen Ping'an then took stock of the gains of the other pseudo-celestial beings, such as the Red Lotus, the Shadow, and the Blood Shadow.
Those pseudo-celestials who could accompany Lord Shi Menglian were no ordinary individuals; even the weakest among them possessed formidable strength among pseudo-celestials. Those like Blood Shadow were even close to the top tier.
Although the three of them may not have brought all their assets with them, the total benefits they would have together would be quite considerable.
After taking stock of his many gains, Chen Ping'an's cash flow once again exceeded 150,000 yuan crystals. This was only because some of the people involved did not like to carry yuan crystals.
A large portion of his wealth exists in the form of resources. Most of these items are of little value to Chen Ping'an and can be traded and sold, becoming valuable resources.
All things considered, a rough estimate suggests that the spiritual resources Chen Ping'an could sell at this moment would be worth no less than 200,000 crystals.
In addition, there is one major treasure, three pseudo-major treasures, five imitation major treasures, and all kinds of top-tier divine weapons.
Having reached Chen Ping'an's current level, top-tier divine weapons have officially begun to fade from the historical stage. Apart from the methods he's used to and the various new ones he's acquired, he probably won't consider anything like top-tier divine weapons anymore.
Even if they are fake or imitation treasures, he must choose wisely. Among them, he chose to keep the Golden Red Lotus of the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord, a fake treasure of the suppression type, and an imitation treasure of the attack type.
As for the other items, he planned to sell them or barter them.
If we include the profits he intends to use himself, the total amount would probably be close to one million.
This is before even calculating the portion of Hua Ruyue's Soul-Suppressing Technique and the portion of her true bloodline intended for her own use.
If we take that into account, its value could probably exceed one million yuan.
However, on the other hand, Hua Ruyue's portion was acquired through a trade using strange carvings. It wasn't exactly extra income; it was simply the realization of previous gains.
"Dream Pearl, Ice Jade Hairpin, Evil Extreme Eye, Golden Red Lotus, Bloodthirsty Demon Jar, Black Mountain, Poison Dragon Drill" Chen Ping'an sat with his eyes lowered, putting the items in front of him into his Thousand Machine Bag one by one, classifying and arranging them.
"Now, even without the Illusionary Dream Pearl, my current net worth is probably enough to make me stand out from most second-realm celestial beings. Among second-realm celestial beings, without a deep foundation, even a second-realm perfected Piercing Rainbow Celestial being is probably not as wealthy as me."
This massacre was truly exhilarating and satisfying, beginning with the earth-shattering turmoil and the ensuing series of encounters.
In short, he single-handedly wiped out the entire Heavenly Lotus Sect team. This meant he alone reaped the majority of their life's savings, including the precious treasure brought by the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord.
Such an opportunity is rare, and for it to fall entirely on him is incredibly generous.
In addition, we also need to add the trading resources obtained from Hua Ruyue.
Leaving aside the true bloodline of the Golden-Crowned Falcon, which he needs to refine and temper his body with, its wings, inner core, scales, claws, and feathers are all extremely valuable.
In particular, the inner core can be used as medicine or for alchemy. The wings, scales, claws, and feathers have many uses and can play a significant role in forging or making puppets.
For forces like Hengshan Sect and Wenxin Sword Pavilion, the wealth and spiritual items of these transformed demonic beasts are considered extremely rare strategic resources.
Even with the resources and wealth accumulated over so many years by the Prince of Bicang's mansion, there wouldn't be many items like this.
He held it in his hand, enough to serve as a core bargaining chip in trading for many of these items.
In addition, there is the Soul-Suppressing Technique, which, although only a copy, is of extremely high quality and has many wonderful uses.
Chen Ping'an was extremely satisfied with his newfound wealth.
After this incident, his net worth skyrocketed.
In a moment of reflection, Chen Ping'an had new considerations for the subsequent forging and customization.
At the Xuanling Auction, he won a forging opportunity from the Forging Alliance and the Hundred Refinements Pavilion. Prior to this, he had planned to forge a high-quality protective treasure.
But now that his wealth has skyrocketed, he is naturally not satisfied with ordinary treasures.
In the long run, he might be able to increase his investment in this forging opportunity by supplementing it with resources, materials, and rare mineral ore, and see if there is any chance of forging a top-tier treasure!
Top-tier treasures are extremely rare, even for cultivators at the Hidden Radiance Realm.
The number of master craftsmen capable of forging items of this caliber is extremely limited, even within the entire Forging Alliance.
His previous opportunity to forge skills was merely a stepping stone. What happens next depends on how he manages it.
The power and efficacy of these treasures vary, and their specific effects differ from one another.
The classification of treasures is not as detailed as that of divine weapons, mainly because celestial beings do not act as frequently as grandmasters, and even when they do, they rarely make a public appearance. If this is the case when they act, how much more so when it comes to delving into the classification of treasures?
To the average person, celestial beings are merely legends. And even more so, the protective treasures that are rare even among celestial beings.
However, even within powerful factions, there are still distinctions in the types, specifications, and grades of treasures. But for treasures themselves, the general grade distinctions are not particularly meaningful.
The same powerful treasure can have different effects in the hands of different celestial beings. Furthermore, a small, high-grade powerful treasure is not as effective as a large, slightly lower-grade powerful treasure that excels at attacking strong targets.
The most precious treasures can range in size from small objects to large ones, some as small as ordinary items.
The differences in materials are truly beyond what can be explained in a few words. Even if the grade is inferior, the sheer size of the materials is enough to exert a tremendous suppressive force.
The classification of precious treasures is more about categorizing them than about classifying them by grade. Even if there is some quantification, it is mostly based on their value and function, and there is no absolute distinction between superior and inferior grades.
However, among these treasures, there is one type that is unique.
That is a top-tier treasure.
This kind of treasure is far superior to ordinary treasures. It has an overwhelming advantage over ordinary treasures.
Regardless of who wields it, possessing this treasure will exert a very significant suppression on ordinary treasures.
Such treasures can be called top-tier treasures.
However, great treasures are hard to come by, and top-tier treasures are even harder to find.
Among a hundred treasures, there might not even be a single top-tier treasure. Those who possess top-tier treasures are invariably renowned and powerful cultivators among the celestial beings.
Even if there are occasional exceptions, they are people with deep blessings and profound roots.
"A top-tier treasure."
After resolving the issue of refining true blood, Chen Ping'an had one more thing to do.
In addition, there are others.
"The Magic Bag!" Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened.
Although it is unknown how Hua Ruyue sensed the strange carvings on his body.
But he could be sure that he was genuinely startled when Hua Ruyue said he had something she needed. Though he quickly regained his composure, the emotion was real.
The details Hua Ruyue described were so precise, down to the inside of the wooden box, that it was clearly more than just a rough sensing.
Regardless of what secret techniques Hua Ruyue used, it was clear that the Thousand Machine Bag could not block her senses.
As one's cultivation level increases, the security of the Thousand Machine Bag gradually decreases.
Neither privacy nor security is sufficient to meet his current needs.
No wonder so many renowned Celestials change their storage tools; it's not just about the size of the space. There are also more stable restrictions and a more robust bag body, enough to withstand the aftershocks of a fierce battle between Celestials, as well as a protective force that greatly isolates the divine soul.
Indeed, you only truly understand many things when you experience them firsthand.
Although it was foreseen before, it has never been as urgent as it is now.
All-Purpose Bag!
Following the planning of top-tier treasures, the need for the Myriad Spirit Bag has also been included in Chen Ping'an's subsequent plans.
However, obtaining a magic bag is not an easy task.
Value is secondary; there are also issues of relationships and distribution channels.
Even a renowned celestial being like Lord Shi Menglian, who has been famous for many years, has never possessed a Myriad Spirit Bag, which shows just how difficult it is to obtain one.
"This matter should be carefully considered and arranged in advance."
Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, and various strategies flashed through his mind.
"Broken Azure Lotus, True Bloodline, Blue Firefly Water, Linking Technique, Blood Refining Technique, Soul Suppressing Technique, Seven Deadly Forbidden Techniques, Inherited Restrictions"
"There is still a lot to be done."
Amidst his chaotic thoughts, Chen Ping'an slowly closed his eyes.
hum~
A bright light emanates from the brow, and true energy flows throughout the body.
The roc rises with the wind in a single day, all because it accumulates feathers day after day to form wings. When the wind and clouds meet, it soars straight up to ninety thousand miles.
With careful planning and foresight, one cultivates oneself daily, year after year.
When I reach that destination in the future, I will not regret the efforts I have made today.
A hidden dragon lies in the abyss, only then...
Flying dragon in the sky!
A sudden storm arose, thunder roared, and heaven and earth shone with boundless brilliance.
One day, I will soar to the highest peak, embracing the Milky Way with boundless freedom. (End of Chapter)