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Chapter 225: Virtue Treasure Vault, Who is Chong Er?
Chapter 225: Virtue Treasure Vault, Who is Chong Er?
Li Hao's face changed slightly. Hearing the other party's confident and casual tone, it was clear that further denial was pointless.
On Li Hao's wrist, a Blood Whisker from the Crimson Vine Ring floated up, standing straight like a cat, seemingly eavesdropping on Li Hao's conversation with Ji Yunge.
The Ji Family?
The Crimson Blood Vine Demon King was very surprised. Having stayed in Crimson Wood Corpse Ridge for thousands of years, several Ancient Holy Clans had come and gone, harvesting the Dao Essence Blood Fruit it produced. Other tribes were even more frequent, often fighting before they even reached the ridge, leaving blood and gore.
From these conflicts, it learned many things, fueling its yearning for the world beyond Crimson Wood Corpse Ridge.
After all, it had never left since its birth.
The Ji Family, the only one in the Great Wasteland Sky.
The Crimson Blood Vine Demon King felt a strange excitement bubbling up inside. The young man had said he was of the ancient divine race, and now mentioned having Ji Family blood. Could the Ji Family be connected to the ancient divine race?
It seemed to have overheard something significant. What should it do? So exciting!
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"Your mother must be that little girl, Ji Qingqing. She actually married into your Li Family."
Ji Yunge sighed.
From Li Tianzong's obsession and the ancient records of the Ji Family, he knew about the most powerful divine dynasty outside the Great Wasteland Sky. The Li Family was a Divine General in the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, a prestigious and noble clan.
While such noble families were not significant in their eyes, they were not entirely obscure.
Moreover, that divine dynasty had been extremely glorious thousands of years ago. Even the Ancient Holy Clans would not casually provoke them unless necessary.
Seeing that the other party had already seen through it, Li Hao had nothing to say.
"No wonder those two guys were giving you meaningful looks before they left. They must have been secretly warning you to hide your identity."
Ji Yunge recalled the earlier parting, finding it a bit strange but not giving it much thought. Now, it hit him like a boomerang.
Seeing Li Hao's silent acknowledgment, Ji Yunge examined him. Although he had sensed Li Hao's bloodline earlier, he now noticed the resemblance even more clearly.
"You don't need to be too nervous. While our Ji Family strictly forbids intermarriage with outsiders, and any woman found to have married outside will be imprisoned for life, along with her spouse and any offspring, there are always exceptions."
"If it were someone else, I might consider turning a blind eye out of gratitude for bringing me back to the Ji Family. But given your talent, I can talk to the elders, and they might accept you."
"Hmm?"
Li Hao's face changed. Women who married outsiders were imprisoned for life?
So, that woman, after exposing her identity in Yanbei and shocking the Holy Palace, was taken back to the Ji Family and is now imprisoned?
As Li Hao's expression fluctuated, Ji Yunge smiled.
"With your talent, even in the Ji Family, you would be considered a top genius. I wonder if, during the years I was dead, any more monstrous geniuses emerged among the younger generation of the Ji Family. In my time, you would definitely be ranked first!"
Li Hao is only fifteen years old and already at the Three Eternities Realm. His cultivation alone is already that of a prodigy.
Not to mention, in the barren lands outside the Great Wasteland Sky, he managed to cultivate divine power and reach the Force Mastery Limit.
In the Ancient Holy Clans, reaching the Limit in the martial realm is either the domain of the long-lived elders or rare, monstrous geniuses!
"Once you bring me to the Ji Family's territory, I'll also give you a small gift."
Ji Yunge smiled warmly.
But Li Hao was not interested in the gift. Instead, he asked, "Elder, if a woman from the Ji Family who married an outsider is imprisoned, how can she be freed?"
Ji Yunge's eyes softened. Li Hao seemed indifferent to the gift but was deeply concerned about his mother. Despite their limited interactions, Ji Yunge found himself increasingly appreciating this young man.
Your mother, Ji Qingqing, holds a high position in the Ji Family as a member of the Main Lineage. If it were a lower-ranking Ji Family member, they might be executed without mercy if no one pleaded for them. However, your mother has pure blood, so she will only be imprisoned.
Ji Yunge also sighed, reminiscing about the little girl who used to pull his beard. He never imagined she would grow up so quickly and even have a son.
And it was thanks to her son that he could return.
"Your mother is likely imprisoned, but once you secure the top spot as the Ji Family Prodigy, you will be able to visit her. In the future, when you hold real power in the Ji Family, you can free her. You can use your contributions to the family to secure her freedom."
Li Hao was slightly taken aback, but he felt a weight lift from his chest.
Lower-ranking members are executed outright, it seems the Ji Family places a great deal of importance on bloodline purity.
He recalled the gentle eyes of the woman. While he initially planned to visit his mother, whom he hadn't seen in over a decade, it was just a fleeting thought.
He originally intended to return Ji Yunge and leave, not wanting to intrude. After all, his grandfather had warned him that acknowledging the Ji Family might not be a good thing, as it could disrupt their lives and cause her trouble.
But now that she is imprisoned, he has no choice but to go.
The top spot as the Ji Family Prodigy?
Li Hao's eyes flickered, and he immediately asked Ji Yunge more questions, learning about some of the Ji Family's rules.
Ji Yunge only gave a brief overview, saying Li Hao would learn more once he arrived at the Ji Family.
Time flew by.
A few more days passed.
Li Hao traversed over seven or eight thousand miles, a distance spanning much of Liangzhou.
Along the way, he slew over a dozen Demon Kings and a ferocious beast with ancient Demon King blood. The beast was particularly vicious and among the strongest of its kind, but it was no match for Li Hao, who could withstand adversity, and it was quickly dispatched.
Absorbing the essence blood of these Demon Kings, Li Hao's physical body became even more refined, like it had been tempered by thunder and fire. His body was now among the most powerful in the Ninth Forge Divine Weapon stage.
He crossed mountains and ravines, sweeping through the Great Wasteland. Though still a young man and a newcomer to the Great Wasteland Sky, he moved like a small savage beast, unstoppable.
Finally, Li Hao entered the Ji Family's territory.
He soared through the air, flying over mountain peaks, and before him lay a vast, endless forest.
In the center of the forest was a massive lake, hundreds of miles in diameter, with a long, winding waterfall that cut through the forest and flowed over a cliff, the water cascading down with a thunderous roar, creating rainbows in the air.
"We're here."
Ji Yunge's voice trembled, revealing his inner excitement and unease.
Years of longing in the Mourning River were about to be fulfilled. How could he not be moved?
Like a leaf returning to its roots or a dragon whale sinking into the sea, the essence of life seeks its ultimate resting place.
Li Hao's Divine Soul emerged, scanning the area, piercing through the layers of forest, but he saw no signs of human activity. "Is this it?"
"Yes."
Ji Yunge's soul appeared beside him, gazing into the distance as if deeply breathing in the scent of his homeland.
Though he no longer had organs, he seemed to sense it.
"Up ahead is the Holy Mountain Barrier of the Ji Family. Only those with Ji Family blood can enter. Otherwise, one must first pay respects to the mountain. Do you see that?"
Ji Yunge pointed.
Li Hao followed his gaze and saw ancient characters carved into the side of a towering mountain.
Ancient Ji Family.
This must be the Ji Family's territory.
"Thank you. My wish is fulfilled."
Ji Yunge turned, his eyes earnest and heartfelt as he looked at Li Hao.
Though he knew Li Hao would bring him home, standing here now, his gratitude towards Li Hao was even more profound. He smiled and said:
"Earlier, I mentioned that once you bring me back, I would give you a small gift."
He raised his hand, and the void twisted, as if a black thread extended.
Li Hao saw clearly that it was the aura of the Mourning River.
Ji Yunge still had some control over the Mourning River's mysterious power.
As the black thread split open, it seemed to create a portal, from which two figures dropped, resembling lion-like and snake-like creatures intertwined.
One was covered in red fur, the other in silver fur.
Li Hao sensed their auras and his face changed dramatically. "Candlelight Deity!"
These two demons were indeed the Candlelight Deity couple, and they were still alive!
However, the Candlelight Deity couple had their eyes tightly closed, appearing in their original forms, as if unconscious.
Moreover, their bodies have become smaller, and their overall aura is much weaker.
"They possess the bloodline of the Taiyin Yuying, originally a pair of twins. If the other one can cultivate to the Half-Step Great Peace Dao Realm, the two can combine and directly become a true Great Peace Dao Realm!"
Ji Yunge said to Li Hao, "A true Great Peace Dao Realm is far stronger than what you encountered in the Mourning River. You must be cautious when you meet one in the future. With your current strength, you need to cultivate for a few more years before you can match it."
"Due to the residual consciousness in the Mourning River, those Great Peace Dao Realms are not as powerful as they were in life. Some of their secret arts may not be fully usable."
Li Hao felt a chill at his words and nodded.
"Once they merge into a Great Peace Dao Realm, they can split back into twins again. Then, they can cultivate separately. If they can both reach the Great Peace Dao Realm individually and merge again, they might have a chance to attain the Dao!"
Ji Yunge said to the unconscious Candlelight Deity couple on the ground:
"Their bloodline is still very strong. Even in our Ji Family, it takes a lot of effort to find and tame such Demon Kings. They are extremely rare, so consider this a small gift for you!"
Li Hao was taken aback. The other party was actually giving the Candlelight Deity couple to him as a gift?
I really thank you... Li Hao wanted to say, but these Demon Kings aren't easy to handle. However, using them to make a soup might not be a bad idea.
Seeing Li Hao's silence, Ji Yunge laughed:
"Don't worry. I used the residual power of the Mourning River to erase their consciousness and imprint your image in their minds."
"When they wake up, they will only remember you and recognize you as their master. Just treat them well."
"Of course, even though you are their master, Demons have their own spirits. You know, anything with a spirit can be both obedient and rebellious."
"So, you need to treat them well and properly educate and tame them."
Li Hao was surprised. He was to become the master of the Candlelight Deity couple?
Taming a Demon King is extremely difficult. For example, the First Palace Master of Tan Palace, even a thousand years ago, only had a certain agreement with Song Qiumo and was not in a true master-servant relationship.
As for the Divine General Manor, it is said that the Xia Clan likes to tame Demon Kings. The old matriarch of the Xia Clan has exceptional skills in taming demons, and the places where the Xia Clan resides often have Demon Kings secretly assisting in defense.
These Demon Kings are also recorded in the Great Yu Divine Dynasty's demon registry, making them "official employees."
If the Candlelight Deity couple were truly tamed Demon Kings, they would be extremely powerful allies. When the couple merges, their combat strength as a Great Peace Dao Realm would rival that of a Buddhist Master.
The second-in-command of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty!
"I will also teach you how to use the Cosmic Jade Belt. You can temporarily store them in it. Their physical bodies have been eroded by the Mourning River, and their cultivation has been damaged. Once you gain the Ji Family's recognition and become a prodigy, you can apply to have them sent to the Ji Family Holy Land for recovery."
Ji Yunge said.
The Cosmic Jade Belt he mentioned was the jade belt thrown to Li Hao by the short man.
It contains the Dao Essence Blood Fruit and is a self-contained Heavenly Earth Space.
It is similar to the space opened in the Dao Mind Realm, except that it is a space transferred to a treasure by a powerful individual. Such items are called "micro-worlds" in the Ancient Holy Clans.
The micro-world inside the Cosmic Jade Belt is extremely large, comparable to the Heavenly Earth Space opened in the Fate Reversal Realm, and can easily accommodate the currently damaged bodies of the Candlelight Deity couple.
"Now, we are finally home."
After finishing his instructions to Li Hao, Ji Yunge had no more worries and looked at the scenery ahead, his obsession gradually dissipating.
As his obsession faded, Li Hao felt a warmth in his palm, and a golden light emerged, revealing the Mourning River Golden Page.
At this moment, Ancient Characters began to dance before his eyes, each one etched onto the paper:
【Progress 100%, completed Dragon City River of the Dead, reward: 100,000 Virtue.】
【Congratulations, you are the first person in the Dayu realm to accumulate 100,000 Virtue, unlocking the Virtue Treasure Vault.】
【Congratulations, you have summoned the Virtue Treasure Vault, reward: 10,000 Virtue.】
【Mourning River is about to close, please leave the Mourning River.】
One achievement after another was imprinted in Ancient Characters.
Then, Li Hao saw his Virtue ranking on the Golden Page rise to the top, pushing the former first place, Wang Zhendong, down.
Wang Zhendong's Virtue, which was 9,372 the last time Li Hao saw it during the Fengshan Mourning River, had now reached 9,527.
Still not breaking ten thousand.
As Li Hao was surprised, a golden ray of light appeared on the Golden Page, forming words once more:
【The Virtue Treasure Vault has been unlocked. You can enter and exchange Virtue for supreme treasures.】
At the same time, a small golden Virtue Hall appeared on the Golden Page.
Li Hao's Divine Sense stirred, and he felt his consciousness being drawn into it, as if he had suddenly entered a magnificent golden palace.
Before him, various treasures radiating the aura of the great principles of the universe floated around.
Li Hao looked up and was immediately stunned.
It was too overwhelming.
The names of these treasures left him speechless.
【Sword Heart: 100 Virtue points】
【Master's Heart: 100 Virtue points】
【Ninth Forge Divine Weapon: 10,000 Virtue points】
【Fate Reversal Power: 10,000 Virtue points】
【Ultimate Force State·Divine Power: 10,000 Virtue points】
【Sacred Heart Celestial Treasure: 50,000 Virtue points】
【Path Enlightenment Fruit: 100,000 Virtue points】
...
Li Hao suspected his eyes were deceiving him. These Virtue treasures were too outrageous!
Sword Heart? Wasn't that a Mindset? And it could be exchanged?!
And Fate Reversal Power? This unique ability possessed by Fate Reversal Realm experts, equivalent to a second life, could be bought for just 10,000 Virtue points here!
The Ultimate Force State was even more incredible. The Divine Power State could also be exchanged, requiring the same amount of Virtue as Fate Reversal Power.
"This is too outrageous."
Li Hao was dumbfounded. All these things, which were once out of reach, were now "items" in the Virtue Treasure Vault of the Mourning River, available for direct exchange!
...
...
As Li Hao unlocked the Virtue Treasure Vault, the entire Great Yu Divine Dynasty, across the Nineteen Provinces, erupted into a frenzy!
Everyone who had ever entered the Mourning River felt a burning sensation in their palms, followed by the appearance of the Golden Page, radiating golden light:
【In the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, the first person to accumulate 100,000 Virtue has appeared, now unlocking the Virtue Treasure Vault.】
The golden words left everyone stunned.
When they hesitantly entered the Virtue Treasure Vault, they were immediately amazed by what they saw.
Based on their Merit Points, they could only see the next level of Virtue treasures.
For example, with 100 Virtue points, they could see treasures priced up to 1,000 Virtue points.
But with 10 Virtue points, they could see treasures priced at 100 Virtue points.
Sword Heart, Master's Heart!
Just seeing these was enough to shock countless people.
Besides Sword Heart, there were also Blade Heart, Spear Heart, and many other Mindsets for various weapons!
To understand Heart Immersion was a must for geniuses!
Now, it could be directly exchanged?
Usually, this required talent and insight, tightly restricted, and only geniuses could achieve it!
And the Master's Heart is even more so. Many geniuses from prominent families can reach the Fifteen Li Realm through resources, but some are stuck at the Tian Ren Master Realm for decades, unable to advance.
No matter how much their parents dote on them or how many resources they expend, they cannot be forced to become Grandmasters. In the end, they can only blend into the crowd, their hearts withered and broken.
But now, the Master's Heart in the Virtue Treasure Vault has given them hope!
"Heaven, this place is truly a treasure trove!"
"Even the Master's Heart can be exchanged, this is unbelievable!"
"If we can pass the Yinsha Level River of the Dead, we’ll get 1000 points of Virtue and can exchange for ten of them!"
"Can Master's Hearts stack? Will they turn into Super Grandmasters?"
"You're thinking too much."
At the same time, intense discussions were taking place throughout the Great Yu Divine Dynasty.
Countless nobles from Noble Families, Divine General Manor, and others were all stirred by this shocking news.
In the Imperial Holy Capital.
Inside the grand and solemn imperial palace, Emperor Yu was holding his morning court, seated on the throne.
His figure, tall and imposing, was that of a middle-aged man, robust and strong, with eyes like the sun and moon, commanding awe and respect, making it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze directly.
At the foot of the dragon carpet, numerous ministers and military generals stood on either side.
At this moment, the discussion was about the enfeoffment of Liangzhou Achievements.
"That Li Family..."
A civil minister was reporting, but his words were suddenly interrupted by a series of exclamations.
The civil minister's heart skipped a beat, thinking he might have stood on the wrong side or said something wrong. As he nervously looked up, he saw golden light emanating from both sides of the court.
The Mourning River has extended into the Great Yu Divine Dynasty for over two thousand years. Since eight hundred years ago, it has become increasingly severe and more widespread. Initially, it was confined to the border regions and small areas, which were still controllable. Now, it has gradually expanded.
Since the Wang Family was assigned to defend the Mourning River, this task has also become a means of declaring loyalty. Therefore, many ministers, to show their loyalty and align with the court's policies, have also obtained their own Mourning River household registers.
After all, while demon slaying can be faked, the Golden Paper of the Mourning River household register is real and can be produced at any time to prove one's loyalty and benevolence.
"Virtue Treasure Vault?"
"What's happening?"
"Someone has accumulated 100,000 points of Virtue? How is that possible? I remember Wang Zhendong's Merit Points were close to ten thousand. Did the Mourning River make a mistake?"
"100,000?"
Everyone was shocked and in an uproar.
Soon, someone flipped through the Merit Board and immediately saw a name at the top, surpassing the iron-fisted general of the Wang Family:
Chong Er!
"Who is Chong Er?!"
"Who is this person? What a strange name! Who is Chong Er?!"
In the court, everyone looked at each other in shock.
Among the Wang officials, their eyes were wide with astonishment. They all knew the terror of the Mourning River, and yet a non-Wang name had appeared at the top of the Merit Board!
After all, the Merit Board, apart from ranking, had little meaning, so few people were willing to challenge the Mourning River. Even those Sword Saints and Blade Saints preferred to slay demons rather than venture into the Mourning River.
After all, the Mourning River Office offered very little, while demon slaying, besides fame, also brought Achievements and enfeoffment, with vastly different rewards.
On the Dragon Throne, Emperor Yu was momentarily stunned. This was the first time he had seen such a miraculous event.
Virtue Treasure Vault?
His eyes narrowed, focusing on the golden page of the treasure vault. His divine sense stirred, instantly penetrating it.
Soon, a palace of unparalleled brilliance, no less grand than the imperial palace, appeared in his mind, filled with numerous Virtue treasures.
"Sword Heart?"
"Fate Reversal Power?!"
Emperor Yu's gaze swept over the items, his pupils contracting slightly, thoroughly shocked.
He instantly realized that the appearance of the Virtue Treasure Vault would bring about earth-shattering changes, an achievement of unparalleled significance!
(End of Chapter)
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