Chapter 18

Hearing the sound of the Yuming Pearl, Jun Wuming remained calm and silent.

The Yuming Pearl is of great use to him, and the value of a sixth-grade treasure cannot be measured by its mere utility. However, since the elder has spoken to this extent, he naturally cannot pretend to be indifferent.

Treasures are divided into nine grades, with the first grade being ordinary and the ninth grade being the highest. Above the ninth grade are spirit tools.

A sixth-grade treasure can be considered a rare and precious item. On the vast continent, such treasures are also very rare!

"Ancestor, since this item is related to your path, although it is extremely precious, I do not wish to hinder your path. However, this is a sixth-grade treasure with great potential for advancement. As long as it is nurtured properly, it can become a Yin-Yang Spirit Pearl."

After saying this, Jun Wuming subconsciously glanced at Bai Meilin, who was standing not far away with a blank expression, and continued, "I have heard that the ancestor has considerable wealth. What item do you wish to exchange for the Yuming Pearl in my possession?"

Hearing Jun Wuming nod in agreement to the exchange, the black-robed elder nodded, a smile appearing on his face. He then said solemnly,

"Junior, rest assured. As an elder of the clan, how could I deceive you because of your youth? I will naturally exchange it for an equivalent value."

After saying this, he bowed to the three powerful figures in the clouds and lightly tapped the black compass in his hand, which transformed into a black curtain, blocking the vast clouds. Seeing four pairs of eyes looking over, the black-robed elder said to Jun Wuming, "Junior, what item do you wish to exchange for? Techniques, powers, extraordinary treasures, or spirit items?"

"Ancestor, what treasures do you have that can be exchanged? Could you explain them one by one?" Jun Wuming's expression eased as he saw the black-robed elder's seriousness, and he smiled lightly.

"Very well, I will explain them to you one by one. I have practiced for over 180 years, but my talent is low, and I have wasted a hundred years." At this point, the black-robed elder paused slightly.

"The path of cultivation requires opportunity, wisdom, and talent. The先天金榜records 3,000 Dao bodies, with 100 being the best. I was born with an ordinary body, not as talented as those with innate Dao bodies." The black-robed elder sighed at this point.

"However, my luck is not ordinary. I have had several fortuitous encounters, obtaining several protective treasures, and have barely reached the third-grade peak, a half-step to the fourth grade." At this point, the black-robed elder had returned to his calm state, his emotions no longer fluctuating. With the Yuming Pearl, he has an 80% chance of forming a pill. As long as he is more cautious, achieving the Yin Spirit is within sight, and his mood has slightly improved.

"Among the 18 elders, there are not many who can offer treasures of the sixth grade or higher. However, I am one of them. I may not be familiar with the other elders, but your master is definitely one of them. Qing Laogui is the best at hiding treasures. When the Qinghe Divine Palace appeared last time, he gained a lot!"

Regarding the Qinghe Divine Palace, Jun Wuming had some understanding. It is a secret palace hidden underwater, said to be a branch of the great power Qinghe Divine Lord. After the Qinghe Divine Lord disappeared, the Qinghe Branch Palace became hidden. Recently, a cultivator accidentally triggered a restriction, leading to its discovery by many cultivators.

"Although the treasures I obtained from several fortuitous encounters are not many, I do have a few extraordinary items. Let me show you the first one."

The black-robed elder waved his sleeve, and a fiery red light shot into the sky. Fortunately, the surroundings were sealed by a black curtain. Although the fiery red light was dazzling and powerful, it could not break through the black curtain.

"This item is called the Fire Dragon Spirit Coral, a sixth-grade treasure! Look at it; it is crystal clear. It is said to be a coral that has absorbed the essence of a volcanic dragon vein for thousands of years, with an age of 3,000 years."

Seeing the three-foot-tall fiery red coral spirit tree in front of him, Jun Wuming was somewhat moved.

In the world, there are several grades of spirit veins, but those that can be called dragon veins are one in ten thousand. Even among the 365 divine peaks of the vast continent, most are only king-grade spirit veins. There are only dozens of dragon veins, and only nine are considered ancestral veins.

The essence of the dragon vein is pure, and the fiery red yang energy on the branches emits a gentle warmth, not only calming the mind but also resisting external demons. The Fire Dragon Spirit Coral, nurtured by the essence of the spirit vein, is extremely rare and indeed comparable to the Yuming Pearl.

However, after examining it several times, Jun Wuming shook his head and said, "Ancestor, although this item is precious, it is not very useful to me. You should know that I have an innate water element body. My innate yang energy is already different from ordinary people, and external demons are hard to invade. I have just resolved the problem of innate yang energy agitation, so this item is not very useful to me at this stage."

If the Fire Dragon Spirit Coral had appeared before the black snake, it would have been very useful to Jun Wuming.

When Jun Wuming absorbed the innate purple qi as a child, he inadvertently absorbed a bit of the true fire of the sun. In recent years, as his body grew, it triggered the innate yang energy within him. If he had had the gentle yang energy of the Fire Dragon Spirit Coral to suppress and harmonize it, it would have been a good method. However, now that the Yin-Yang Spirit Snake is harmonizing the agitated innate yang energy within him, this item is somewhat redundant.

Seeing Jun Wuming shake his head, the black-robed elder said, "I have a technique called the Qinghe Residual Scroll. It is a great water-based technique, although it is a fragment, it is invaluable and a renowned technique. Practitioners of this technique have unparalleled magical power, and it contains the Qinghe Sword Array. When the array is set up, it can transform into an endless Qinghe world, forming a water world within the array. All water can be transformed into swords, and the array is extremely strange. As long as the Qinghe is not broken, the sword array will not be broken."

After saying this, he threw a green scroll towards Jun Wuming, who caught it with one arm. Magical power surged out, and he lightly tapped the green scroll. The scroll opened under his touch, transforming into a green river of characters. The green light floated and sank, and a large number of characters danced in the air. This was a part of the scroll, with most of the content sealed by a black mark.

The Qinghe Residual Scroll is indeed extraordinary. The scroll states that the Qinghe Great Technique is divided into nine volumes, and this is the second volume, which can take practitioners to the fourth-grade secret realm.

Jun Wuming's brows furrowed slightly. The Qinghe Great Technique is indeed remarkable, surpassing the Divine Water Technique he practices in some aspects.

The technique of transforming a world with a sword array is a significant advantage for Jun Wuming, especially since it aligns with his foundation.

However, if he were to exchange for this technique, he would need to re-cultivate, dispersing his current thick magical power and rebuilding his foundation from the first-grade fourth level to the Qinghe foundation.

Rebuilding his current Divine Water magical power and foundation would be a pity. At least the Divine Water Technique has its merits, with mysterious aspects that are not ordinary, making it difficult for Jun Wuming to give it up.

Seeing Jun Wuming's contemplation, the black-robed elder did not urge him. After half a cup of tea, the black-robed youth on the water pillar exhaled a breath of turbid air, sighed slightly, and shook his head at the black-robed elder, saying, "This technique is good, but I do not wish to re-cultivate. Please understand, Elder."

He waved his hand to put away the green scroll, and the black-robed elder's brows furrowed slightly, examining Jun Wuming several times. After a moment of thought, he gritted his teeth and took out a jade bottle of a glassy color, saying,

"This jade bottle contains a Great Earth Yuan Pill."

"This is my life treasure. I originally had two, and I almost lost my life when I obtained them. I have already taken one."

In fact, the black-robed elder did not tell the truth. When the Great Earth Yuan Pill appeared in the northern Yellow State, he happened to be there and participated in the competition. He had incredible luck and obtained three pills. When he obtained them, he was ambushed and severely injured, and he immediately took one. Two remain.

"Great Earth Yuan Pill?" A voice of surprise and doubt sounded from the clouds, and Jun Wuming looked over to see that it was the female powerful figure who spoke.

Jun Wuming had some knowledge of the Great Earth Yuan Pill. He had seen it in an ancient book. The pill is golden yellow, and when it is formed, the earth's evil qi in the earth obstructs its formation. If it overcomes this obstacle, it becomes a Great Earth Yuan Pill. If it fails, it becomes an Earth Evil Pill.

The Earth Evil Pill is also a great treasure of the demonic path.

It can become a high-grade treasure, forming an Earth Evil Pearl, which absorbs the turbid qi from the earth and the evil qi of the earth, possessing boundless demonic power;

It can become a demonic pill, absorbing the essence of the turbid qi from the earth and the evil qi of the earth, forming an Earth Evil Fetus. When the fetus breaks out of the pill, it has great power and wisdom, and can control the essence of the earth, countering the innate Earth Yuan Body in the先天金榜.

When the Great Earth Yuan Pill is formed, it can revitalize all living things and heal even the most severe injuries, as long as there is a breath of life remaining. It is a great treasure for saving lives.

Jun Wuming's expression changed greatly, and a hint of eagerness flashed in his eyes. Cultivators often face dangers, and having this pill would be like having an extra life.

The value of this pill already exceeds that of the Yuming Pearl, and even the three powerful figures in the clouds might be tempted.

However, after much thought, Jun Wuming still shook his head. The black-robed elder and the three powerful figures in the clouds seemed quite surprised.

The black-robed elder's brows furrowed deeply, feeling a great headache. He originally thought that once this treasure was presented, the black-robed youth would eagerly agree to the exchange. The current result was far from what he expected, and he felt extremely troubled.

If it were not for the three powerful figures in the clouds, and if it were not for the youth's relationship with his master, the black-robed elder would have directly taken the youth by force, rather than dilly-dallying.

Exchanges are naturally made between equals. Why would one need to exchange with an ant?

At this moment, Jun Wuming felt a great pity, thinking to himself: This black-robed old man must often be in seclusion, and his brain has been affected. However, his luck is truly astonishing. With such talent and wisdom, he has managed to achieve a half-step to the Yin Spirit, truly infuriating others.

Jun Wuming is not uninterested in the Great Earth Yuan Pill. However, with three respected elders of the clan present, he dare not make the exchange. If it were a private exchange, Jun Wuming would not refuse.

But if the exchange were to happen now, Jun Wuming is 100% sure that as soon as the black-robed elder leaves, the three powerful figures in front of him would likely talk to him about the ownership of the Great Earth Yuan Pill.

It is not that the black-robed elder is to blame. As an elder of the Lianyun Fort, having practiced for over 180 years, he is not an ordinary person. However, with the Yin Spirit within reach and Jun Wuming repeatedly refusing, he cannot help but feel anxious, leading to his poor decisions.

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