Chapter 1151: Since Ancient Times, Wealth and Profit Stir Men's Hearts (First Update)
Since ancient times, wealth and profit stir men's hearts.
"The fact that the number one treasure under heaven, the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng, fell into my hands was originally known to no one. Now, eight Thiên Tôn know about it."
Tần Mục looked around, a smile on his face. The commotion here was too great—the collapse of an ancient mine would certainly draw the attention of those Thiên Tôn. Hiểu, Tường, Hạo, Cung, Lang Hiên and the others, even if they hadn't come here in person, could still "see" this place with their thần thức. They might not have witnessed Tần Mục walking out of Hỗn Độn Sơn to suppress the scene, but they would definitely have heard Tổ Thần Vương's words.
In Tần Mục's view, the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng could hardly be called the number one treasure under heaven, because the artifact was crafted very crudely. What truly mattered was actually that ancient god egg.
However, in terms of power and transformation, the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng was indeed extremely powerful and fearsome. With this treasure for deploying troops and formations, or for killing powerful enemies, one barely needed to use their own cultivation—they only needed to say "activate" to the Thanh Thiên Tràng.
This treasure could not help but stir desire in everyone!
Even Cung Quân Thần Vương, who had a relatively good relationship with Tần Mục, was not immune to such temptation.
Tần Mục's relationship with Cung Quân was more one of mutual exploitation; there was no real friendship to speak of. In the entire Tổ Đình, perhaps only Hồng Thiên Tôn and Hiểu Thiên Tôn would not harbor greed for the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng.
Not to mention Hồng Thiên Tôn, but although Hiểu Thiên Tôn would not covet the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng, judging from his act of sealing and suppressing the Thái Sơ chi noãn, he was someone who placed great importance on power. He absolutely would not tolerate another Cổ Thần Thiên Đế being born into the world!
The other ancient god eggs, like him, originated from the ancient mines. He was Thái Sơ, and because his emergence was not smooth—he was ambushed by Thái Đế and absorbed a large amount of the Creator race's sacrificial power—his growth was incomplete. The "egg fluid" inside the shell was not fully absorbed, nor did he completely absorb the Thái Sơ thần thạch and Thái Sơ nguyên thạch.
He had great shortcomings; his strength was not at his true peak state.
But other ancient god eggs had the potential to grow into complete forms, and their power might even surpass his.
For someone with such an obsession for power like him, this was absolutely intolerable.
"Thiên Công's fine son has caused me a great trouble!"
Tần Mục took out the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng and decided to no longer hide the fact that this treasure had fallen into his hands. He led Long Kỳ Lân and Yên Nhi as he strode out of this sea of chaos.
"Since that's the case, there's no need to hide!"
Tần Mục muttered to himself: "Whoever comes to snatch this treasure, I'll give it to them! I want to see which Thiên Tôn is so formidable that they can withstand the siege of the other Thiên Tôn!"
Outside the sea of chaos, the void beast that Tần Mục had tamed was already waiting there. This giant beast had not died in the impact caused by the collapse of Hỗn Độn Sơn.
Tần Mục leaped up, bringing Yên Nhi and Long Kỳ Lân onto the void beast's head. Leaning on the Thanh Thiên Tràng, he looked around and smiled: "After all, I can't die. If I die, no one will be able to leave this place, unless you all join forces to break the seal of Tổ Đình!"
In the sky, streams of thần thức rapidly withdrew.
Hạo Thiên Tôn's expression shifted unpredictably as he paced back and forth. Suddenly he raised his palm, and various divine metals and stones from his territory soared into the air, quickly assembling into a magnificent palace.
Hạo Thiên Tôn thought for a moment, then took out his Vạn Đạo Thiên Luân and hung it in front of the palace gate, muttering under his breath: "This Mục Thiên Tôn fellow is still up to his rogue tricks! After all, he's a country bumpkin by origin—not a shred of refinement!"
Lang Hiên Thần Hoàng occupied the Tổ Đình Dao Trì. Although there wasn't much Hồng Mông nguyên dịch left in the Tổ Đình Dao Trì, there was still some, and this was also a precious land.
Hồng Mông nguyên dịch could heal all injuries, enhance cultivation, and strengthen the power of nguyên thần and thần thức—it was no small matter.
Moreover, nearby was the birthplace of Địa Mẫu Nguyên Quân. A place capable of giving birth to Địa Mẫu Nguyên Quân would naturally be rich in treasures.
"This Tần Mục fellow, openly showing off the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng, makes it awkward to snatch it directly. And this fellow has the attitude of 'I can't die,' and indeed he truly can't die—how infuriating!"
Lang Hiên Thần Hoàng set up various formations to draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, using the ancient Dao Trì to gather spiritual energy and rapidly generate Hồng Mông nguyên dịch.
The Creators of the ancient era lacked the knowledge of later generations, thinking that Hồng Mông nguyên dịch would diminish with each use. But he was a Thiên Tôn of later generations, gathering the spiritual energy of Tổ Đình to refine the liquid. Though not as good as naturally formed nguyên dịch, it was not far off.
Mining the treasures of Tổ Đình didn't necessarily require natural treasures; one could also use the special characteristics of Tổ Đình to create treasures.
"If I were to seize the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng, those old fellows would be delighted to beat me to death."
He shook his head: "Tổ Thần Vương is indeed shrewd, throwing out this difficult problem."
Tường Thiên Phi also occupied a piece of precious land. Compared to the others, she knew Tổ Đình better. The other Thiên Tôn each chose extremely conspicuous important sites, while she chose a seemingly remote and desolate place.
This mine was the one occupied by Thúc Quân Thần Vương. It looked like a poor and remote place, but in reality, it held hidden wonders.
She did not go to compete with Hiểu Thiên Tôn over the Thái Sơ mine. If she competed, she would have to expose the void mother beast, risking the danger of revealing her identity—the cost was too great.
"The Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng is good, but that treasure is too dangerous."
Tường Thiên Phi had already built her palace. She tossed an umbrella into the air, and it floated, transforming into a heavenly canopy that covered her territory.
Inside the palace, Tường Thiên Phi reclined sideways on a fragrant couch, seductive and alluring, softly laughing: "The treasure inside the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng is an ancient god egg, skilled at temptation, granting whatever is asked. In reality, it uses the user's requests to grow stronger and enhance its power. This egg was originally Cung Quân's dowry. At the time, I already sensed something was wrong, fearing another Thái Sơ would jump out, so I sealed it away."
"Later, this egg and other treasures were seized by Bắc Đế Huyền Vũ. Bắc Đế Huyền Vũ was a deity worshipped by my clan. That couple was short-sighted and actually refined this egg into a treasure. Clearly foolish."
She rose gracefully and laughed charmingly: "Why not go sit with Cung Thiên Tôn, chat about household matters, and share sisterly affection?"
On Hồng Thiên Tôn's side, he also chose a precious land. But this land was different—it was a great marsh. Originally, this was the place where the Thiên Hà and the stars originated. Later, the heavens rose higher and higher, and the Thiên Hà also rose higher.
Among the Creators were star creators, who used the source of the Thiên Hà as their starting point to create brilliant stars. They transformed heaven and earth, and Thiên Công and the stars responded to the Dao and came into being.
From that time on, the Thiên Hà and Huyền Đô rose higher and higher.
The origin of Huyền Đô was this great marsh.
"If Tổ Đình is shattered, will my Huyền Đô also fall? At that time, the Heavenly Dao would no longer exist, right?"
Hồng Thiên Tôn looked around and let out a deep sigh, preparing to build his palace and raise his Thiên Tôn treasure to suppress the precious land. He thought to himself: "The ancient god egg in the Lưu Ly Thanh Thiên Tràng was brought here by Mục Thiên Tôn. I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse... Though the movements of heaven have their constancy, the Heavenly Dao shows no favoritism. What should I do?"
He pondered for a long time without making a move.
In the Thái Sơ mine, Hiểu Thiên Tôn suspended a sword to suppress the mine. His gaze turned toward the place of the chaotic mine, and he said coldly: "Nonsense! The Thái Dịch mine has collapsed, and that fearsome existence has still emerged. Fortunately, the seal of Tổ Đình was not broken..."
Cung Thiên Tôn also looked toward the chaotic mine, furrowing her brows slightly. At that moment, she heard Tường Thiên Phi's voice, laughing charmingly: "Cung tỷ tỷ, tiểu muội has come to visit."
Cung Thiên Tôn withdrew her gaze and revealed a smile: "Tường muội muội, please come in and sit."
Tần Mục leaned on the Thanh Thiên Tràng, letting the void beast carry him along. After a few more days, Tần Mục looked into the distance and saw Nghiên Thiên Tôn's palace just ahead.