Chapter 53

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The Hall of Treasures.

Unlike the layout of the Hall of Precious Objects, there were no individual chambers here. Upon entering the hall, one would find a vast space spanning a thousand feet.

Bookshelves ten feet tall lined the walls, layer upon layer, occupying every corner of the hall. From a high vantage point, the rows of bookshelves formed octagonal shapes, like layers of blooming buds, neatly arranged.

Walking through them was like entering a winding maze, with shelves densely packed with jade slips, making it impossible to distinguish directions.

At this moment, Chen Xi stood before a bookshelf, having already toured all the shelves in the hall.

"Seals, puppets, beast taming, cultivation, divine abilities, techniques... This Hall of Treasures truly encompasses everything and is of great use!" Chen Xi couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Beside him, Ji Yu put down a jade slip and shook his head, saying, "A large number doesn't necessarily mean they are precious or rare. In my view, eight or nine out of ten jade slips are just ordinary goods."

Chen Xi, however, disagreed. He knew that Ji Yu was extremely picky, and it was reasonable for him to look down on these jade slips. To Chen Xi, these jade slips were extremely valuable.

He had been poor since childhood. When he went to the Linglong Pavilion in Songyan City to buy basic martial techniques for body cultivation, he was mocked by a female attendant. If it weren't for the intervention of the young princess of the General's Mansion, Qin Hongmian, he would have had to leave in humiliation.

Therefore, facing this vast sea of jade slips, he had made up his mind. Even if he didn't cultivate, he would take them all away, exchange them for essence stones, and they would be a huge fortune!

However, at this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the hall.

Someone is coming so soon!

Chen Xi's heart tightened. It was no longer possible to plunder the jade slips on a large scale. But to let so many jade slips slip away was also extremely regretful.

What should I do?

Did I return empty-handed from the Hall of Precious Objects, and now I have to repeat the same mistake in the Hall of Treasures?

" Sword techniques, divine abilities, body techniques... I've already picked them for you. See if there's anything else you need?" As he spoke, Ji Yu moved his hand in the air, and jade slips flew over as if they had wings.

Chen Xi was taken aback and asked, "Can we take them all?"

Ji Yu's face darkened, and he stopped his actions.

Chen Xi inwardly cursed. After spending time with Ji Yu, he knew Ji Yu's character well. Ji Yu could guide him in cultivation, but if he asked Ji Yu to help with something he didn't want to do, it was absolutely impossible.

According to Ji Yu, only by passing all the trials of the Heavenly Peak and becoming a direct disciple of the cave master could he command Ji Yu.

Seeing Ji Yu's displeasure, Chen Xi immediately apologized, "Senior Ji Yu, please don't blame me. I was too greedy. If I can choose, I hope to get some jade slips related to seal-making."

Chen Xi knew that whenever the topic of seal-making came up, Ji Yu would be very happy. His master, Fuxi, had deduced the profound meaning of the Heavenly Cycle by observing the River Map, thus achieving the pinnacle of the Dao.

And it was because of his understanding of the Dao of Seals that Chen Xi was able to leave the Starry Secret Realm and gain Ji Yu's recognition.

Sure enough, hearing Chen Xi's continued interest in the Dao of Seals, Ji Yu's expression softened. He coldly snorted and waved his hand, and a dozen more jade slips flew over.

"Thirteen jade slips for seal-making, plus those involving sword techniques, body techniques, and divine abilities, I now have twenty jade slips. Although they are just a drop in the ocean of the Hall of Treasures, the ones chosen by Senior Ji Yu should all be treasures."

Chen Xi casually put the jade slips into his storage ring and followed Ji Yu, heading back the way they came.

The footsteps grew closer, mixed with noisy voices. Chen Xi was alone, and those who could enter the hall were all Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, and they came in groups. The huge disparity in strength and numbers made him dare not linger. To avoid being discovered, he didn't even touch the many jade slips on the nearby shelves, fearing that even the slightest clue might reveal his presence.

Unlike others who entered through the main door of the hall, Chen Xi had come in through a hidden path in the main hall. If not for careful exploration, it would be extremely difficult to find this passage. Therefore, the return trip was smooth, and he didn't encounter any cultivators.

"Ha ha ha, the Hall of Treasures! The Hall of Treasures left by the Immortal Dongming!" A hoarse, sharp laugh echoed through the hall. "There must be no less than tens of thousands of jade slips on these rows of bookshelves, sealed for ten thousand years. Now, they will benefit us, what a great opportunity."

This guy is not hiding his excitement at all. At a distant dark door, Chen Xi shook his head after hearing the voice. Just as he was about to step through the dark door and leave, a familiar voice suddenly stopped him.

"Are the fellow daoists of the Fengxia Sect a bit too excited?" The voice was cheerful and gentle, but it made Chen Xi's heart surge with killing intent.

Chai Letian!

Even if he turned to ashes, Chen Xi would recognize the owner of this voice.

Thinking of being ambushed from behind by this guy in the Chiyu Mountains, causing him to fall into the ten-thousand-foot abyss, Chen Xi's hatred uncontrollably rose, and his expression turned extremely cold.

"Senior Ji Yu, I've decided to stay," Chen Xi took a deep breath and transmitted his voice.

Ji Yu looked at Chen Xi and said calmly, "You must deal with your own enemies. Even if you are killed by your enemies, I won't help you."

Chen Xi nodded. Only by killing his enemies with his own hands could he vent the boiling hatred in his heart.

Swish!

Chen Xi looked around, then bent his body, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and nimbly leaped onto a stone beam above the corner. The stone beam was a foot wide and intersected with dozens of other beams, forming a large net that spanned the entire hall. Hiding here, he didn't have to worry about being discovered by those below.

From this position, he could see the entire hall. Chen Xi speculated that the cultivators from Fengxia Valley and Chai Letian's group would fight over the jade slips in the Hall of Treasures. This way, he could hide here and choose the best moment to ambush Chai Letian!

Purple Mansion Realm cultivators already possessed mental power and had keen senses, making them highly sensitive to their surroundings. Chen Xi didn't dare to use his mental power, suppressed his aura, and lay on the stone beam like a shadow. He narrowed his eyes and carefully looked down at the hall.

At this moment, two groups of cultivators had gathered in the Hall of Treasures.

One group was led by Chai Letian, including Du Qingxi, Duanmu Ze, Song Lin, and others, all familiar to Chen Xi.

On the opposite side were eight or nine cultivators with different attire, both old and young. The four leaders were particularly noticeable: a gaunt old man, a burly middle-aged man, and a young couple. They all wore the same dark purple robes, embroidered with intricate patterns of phoenixes and clouds, clearly the cultivators from Fengxia Valley that Chen Xi had seen in Dierxue City.

At this moment, both groups had taken out their magical treasures and weapons, facing off in the open space between the bookshelves, the atmosphere tense.

"Hmph, although you are all from the major forces of Longyuan City and have distinguished identities, I'm sorry, but we won't leave for the sake of these jade slips. Not only will I, Fu Heng, not agree, but the fellow daoists behind me will also not agree!" the gaunt old man of the Fengxia Sect said coldly.

"Right, we won't agree."

"Want us to leave voluntarily? No way!"

The other cultivators behind the gaunt old man Fu Heng echoed, but their expressions were not relaxed, clearly feeling the pressure from Chai Letian and his group.

"Why go to such lengths? Offending us, will your small sects and clans still have good days ahead?" Chai Letian said calmly. "Don't you worry that the sects and clans you represent will be completely destroyed?"

"I advise you to leave quickly. Chai's ancestor is one of the few remaining Nirvana Realm cultivators in the Southern Border. Dealing with you is just a matter of words," Yu Haobai of the Wanyun Academy shook his head and sighed. He appeared refined and elegant, but his words were full of flattery towards Chai Letian.

Fu Heng's gaunt face changed rapidly, turning green and then white, clearly struggling internally. Behind him, the cultivators from different cities in the Southern Border also looked gloomy.

Is the power of the Nirvana Realm so great?

Seeing Fu Heng and his group's morale wane, Chen Xi couldn't help but feel anxious. If Fu Heng and his group fled without a fight, his plan to ambush would be in vain.

"Hmph, as far as I know, the Nirvana Realm cultivator Chai Shao is not an unreasonable person. Moreover, this Immortal Sword Cave is unclaimed territory. Whoever gets the jade slips, they belong to them. Asking us to leave just with words is too much, isn't it?"

Fu Heng gritted his teeth and said, "In my opinion, why don't we do this: if Fellow Daoist Chai agrees, we can take 40% of the jade slips, and the remaining 60% will be yours, how about that?"

"Absolutely not!" Chai Letian immediately rejected, coldly laughing. "Want to compete with me? You're not worthy. I'll give you ten breaths to leave this hall. Otherwise, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

"You...!" Fu Heng's eyes widened in anger, so furious that he couldn't speak.

"Hmph, with such courage, you dare to come and compete with me? Hurry up, five breaths have already passed," Chai Letian shook his head disdainfully.

These guys really have the heart but not the courage!

Seeing Fu Heng and his group suppress their anger and not dare to act, Chen Xi couldn't help but feel speechless.

"Hmph, I wondered who it was, it turns out to be Fellow Daoist Chai from the Starry Palace!" At this moment, a gentle female voice echoed in the hall.

Chen Xi looked up and couldn't help but feel uneasy. Su Jiao and her group had also come!

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