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Chapter 38: "Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault"
Chapter 38: "Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault"
Chen Qiu exhaled deeply, releasing a breath of turbid air. Despite not sleeping the entire night, he felt no fatigue at all. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, although he couldn't abstain from food, his spirit had improved significantly, and he felt years younger.
Stepping out of the guest room, Fat Dragon awaited him outside, just as he had the day before.
The two of them left the Ask Heaven Market together and met the scholar and the bearded bulwark at their usual spot. The scholar sat cross-legged, cracking sunflower seeds and reading a small book, while the bearded man stood silently beside him like a solid rock.
"Let's go to the wasteland from the day before yesterday and test our skills."
"Alright."
After a brief conversation, Chen Qiu and the others arrived at the wasteland once again.
Chen Qiu took a deep breath, feeling a bit nervous as he closed his eyes tightly. Moments later, he opened his eyes wide.
Instantly, three bolts of lightning as thick as wrists appeared out of thin air beside him. They arced like the aurora borealis and struck the dry ground in the distance, blasting dust into the air. When the dust settled, only three shallow craters the size of washbasins remained.
Witnessing this scene, Chen Qiu couldn't help but smile slightly. He looked down at his right hand and wondered, "Is this the feeling of casting a spell?" It was his first time using a spell, and it felt great. If he used this method to cut wood, he could definitely chop down many trees at once.
Wait a minute.
Shaking his head, he dismissed the strange thought that had popped into his mind. He turned his attention inward to examine his Foundation Establishment cultivation. The spirit energy he had painstakingly stored in his Dao Foundation the night before was now reduced to about thirty percent after casting the Thunder Summoning Art three times.
Although the spell was powerful, it consumed a lot of spirit energy.
However, he had proven one thing: as long as he had sufficient spirit energy, he could cast the Thunder Summoning Art multiple times in succession.
"Young Master Chen."
The scholar, sitting cross-legged beside him, hesitated for half a day before speaking, "You shouldn't fight enemies like that. The spell you just used seems to be the Intermediate Foundation Establishment Spell, Thunder Summoning Art, and you've already reached the Great Proficiency Realm with it."
"Although it's not weak, it consumes too much spirit energy. A normal Foundation Establishment cultivator at the first layer can cast it at most four or five times before depleting the spirit energy in their Dao Foundation. Once the spirit energy is exhausted, they will be in an extremely dangerous situation."
"So, typically, when Foundation Establishment cultivators at the initial stage engage in battle, they infuse their spirit energy into their spirit armaments. This way, they can conserve spirit energy while maximizing the power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Then, when they find the moment when their opponent's spirit energy is depleted or they reveal a weakness, they release a spell to deliver a fatal blow!"
"If you start the fight by casting several spells and your opponent manages to dodge or block them with a bodyguard talisman, you'll be at a disadvantage for the rest of the battle due to insufficient spirit energy."
"I understand."
Chen Qiu nodded slightly, indicating that he had grasped the concept. He was merely testing the effect, and if he ever encountered a real crisis, he wouldn't fight like this. After all, he still had a hundred talismans in his Spirit Ring, each equivalent to a full-power strike of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
In his current state, where the width of his Dao Foundation was still insufficient, talismans were far more useful than his spells.
Just then, the ground trembled slightly.
A crimson stone pillar emerged from the ground, growing several zhang tall before stopping four chi above the ground. At the same time, two rows of crimson characters, formed by spirit energy, floated above the pillar.
"Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault."
"Those destined will come."
"What is this?"
Fat Dragon looked at the crimson stone pillar, which had pierced through the ground and was now suspended in mid-air, a few zhang away. He felt a bit dazed and subconsciously took a step back. Based on his experience over the past few months, these mysterious occurrences often heralded impending danger.
"It's the Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault!"
Upon witnessing this scene, the scholar sitting cross-legged on the ground was stunned, exclaiming, "Young Master Chen, you truly possess great fortune. The Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault is a random opportunity in the cultivation world."
"It appears without any signs, randomly, and each appearance only lasts for the duration of a cup of tea."
"Over the years, I've often heard of lucky ones encountering it, but I've never had the chance myself. Today is the first time I've seen it. That crimson pillar has many precious treasures displayed on top, and many of them are extremely rare, only obtainable in the Celestial Path Secret Realm."
"Each treasure will have a price tag, but with different discounts. As long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you can exchange them for these treasures."
Although he had once been a Golden Core period cultivator, he had never encountered an opportunity like the Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault. There were countless opportunities in the cultivation world, and who could guarantee they would encounter every single one?
Opportunities like the Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault were only available to those with great fortune. Even if one encountered it, if they happened to have no Spirit Stones on hand, they could only watch the opportunity slip away, indicating that their destiny wasn't as strong as they thought.
However, since Young Master Chen could offer him 3,100 Spirit Stones, he must have a substantial amount in his possession.
"Let's go."
Hearing that the Heavenly Treasure Earth Vault would only last for the duration of a cup of tea, Chen Qiu dared not waste any more time. He quickly strode towards the pillar and upon approaching it, he realized that the crimson pillar's surface was a perfect square, seven feet wide and seven feet long.
The surface was divided into a precise six-palace grid, with an item placed in each compartment. Small characters beside each item described its name and function.
A semi-transparent membrane covered each item, and upon probing with his spiritual sense, he could perceive the Heavenly Dao's might on this membrane, making any forceful action unwise.
Each item's membrane displayed its name and price.
For example, the first compartment held ten stacked talismans.
"Intermediate Foundation Essence-Extracting Talismans x10."
"They can increase your spirit energy absorption speed tenfold and last for one hour."
"10 Spirit Stones."
"A one-off discount."
The scholar, concerned that Young Master Chen might not be familiar with the market prices, asked his brother to carry him on his shoulders. Looking down at the six-palace grid on the crimson pillar, he explained, "Intermediate Foundation Essence-Extracting Talismans are common talismans that can be used alongside Spirit Replenishing Pills."
"During combat, these talismans can quickly replenish the spirit energy within your Dao Foundation, providing you with more energy to fend off enemies."
"The market price for one Intermediate Foundation Essence-Extracting Talisman is 10 Spirit Stones. Here, you get 10 talismans for the same price, which is a great deal. Whether you use them yourself or sell them in the market, it's a profitable venture."
"You can make a small profit from this first compartment, but not much. Young Master Chen, take a look at the 'Spirit Beast Collar' in the second compartment. It has a certain chance of making Demon Beasts below the sixth layer of the Foundation Establishment stage recognize you as their master, turning them into a powerful ally."
"Although they won't have the same level of sentience as beasts raised from a young age, nor the telepathic bond between master and pet, it's still quite good. The best part is that it only costs 50 Spirit Stones."
"The market price for this is usually 200 Spirit Stones."
(End of Chapter)
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