Chapter 2722 Dan Classic

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The mechanism lock is also a type of mechanical technique, slightly more refined... Don't be fooled by the fact that most mechanism locks aren't particularly large, their complexity is beyond imagination, even some mechanism locks once set successfully, not even top-notch mechanical technique experts can unlock them.

For instance, the most feared mechanism lock in Thousand Gate history was named the Void...

No one has managed to unlock this mechanism lock to this day!

Of course, this type of mechanism lock has long been lost... In the entire history of mechanism locks, there's only this one, and it was accidentally completed by the master who set it, even he couldn't solve it.

Aside from this unsolvable mechanism lock, there are some extremely perverse mechanism locks...

They're generally named after the number of layers... The Origin, Dual Extremes, Three Powers, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven-star, Bagua, Nine Palaces, etc. Although the layers seem to increase gradually, their difficulty isn't extraordinarily terrifying.

There are visible locks and hidden locks in mechanism locks, visible locks have visible keyholes, while hidden locks have keyholes that are invisible or even unfindable, vastly increasing the difficulty... It takes considerable wisdom to solve them.

And truly powerful mechanism locks are often a combination of visible and hidden locks, intertwined... Some are even linked together, where a single pull affects everything.

Six Paths Samsara... is one such extreme example.

The mechanism lock merely has six layers, totaling six mechanisms connected together, but the problem is these six mechanisms are all intertwined... forming a terrifying loop, nearly an unsolvable mechanism lock, even harder than the Nine Palaces Flying Star Primordial Lock.

"This is really a troublesome matter..."

Faced with such a mechanism lock, Qin Fang, though very interested in the items inside this mysterious iron box, didn't think he could solve it quickly...

"Since I've got time, I might as well give it a try..."

The door to the Treasure Repository is shut anyway, Ocello is still trapped in Qin Fang's Props Box, unless someone from Freemasonry's Main Temple arrives, there's no chance anyone outside will disturb Qin Fang, giving him ample time to unlock the box.

Moreover, Qin Fang has already inspected everything in the Treasure Repository; aside from this mysterious iron box catching his interest, everything else is mere junk to him.

Six Paths Samsara is an extremely, extremely complex mechanism lock...

Almost any slight mistake causes the six mechanisms to unite, thereby auto-closing any previously unlocked mechanisms and reshuffling automatically... not only wasting all prior efforts but changing the order, rendering previous experiences useless, everything must start fresh, from the beginning.

"This is ridiculously unfair..."

Qin Fang spent over two hours trying to unlock this mechanism lock, managing to unlock four out of the six layers, and even had made some progress on the fifth, yet ultimately failed.

As for using the Flowing Shadow Divine Sword to hack this box open...

Qin Fang was evidently against doing such a thing, for one, mechanism locks typically come with self-destruct devices, and forcefully unlocking might very well destroy the items inside the box, which Qin Fang certainly didn't want.

Moreover, it's a box made of mysterious iron, the hardness is indisputable... Even Qin Fang's Flowing Shadow Divine Sword might not be able to cut it open.

Luckily, Qin Fang's Cheating Skills are very powerful, coupled with another rarely used but extremely special skill... Lockpicking Skill.

After spending another hour, the box finally made a clicking sound and opened.

"Phew... It's finally unlocked!"

Upon hearing the sound, Qin Fang exhaled deeply, immediately reaching out to open the mysterious iron box, while keenly observing its contents... He was indeed quite curious about what could be stored inside such a box.

"This is..."

Upon opening the box, Qin Fang saw the contents, though his brows furrowed slightly in surprise, he looked at the item... then reached in and took it out.

"Silk manuscript?"

The item was now in his hand, a silk manuscript... Qin Fang took a simple look, confirming it had existed for quite a long time, possibly over a thousand years, or even more.

Due to the silk manuscript being stored in a mysterious iron box and secured with the Six Paths Samsara mechanism lock, this box was almost entirely sealed, preserving it in perfect condition without any damage.

Qin Fang was extremely curious about such an artifact preserved in a precious mysterious iron box, and promptly opened it...

Then...

Qin Fang's eyes suddenly widened, as if he had seen something that greatly surprised him.

"Isn't this... isn't this... hiss!!"

Qin Fang appeared extremely shocked, yet his eyes were filled with excitement and joy, "This is actually the long-lost for over a thousand years... Dan Classic!"

Dan Classic, a secret tome specifically recording alchemical recipes.

This is almost one of the most precious secret tomes in the Dragon Country Martial World...

Although it's not a martial arts manual, it's far more valuable than countless martial arts manuals... Especially in today's era where elixirs have almost become rare items, the value of the Dan Classic is truly priceless.

The Dan Classic not only records some secrets of alchemy, but it also contains a considerable number of pill recipes, from the simplest Blood Replenishing Pill, Qi Replenishing Pill, to the most challenging and highest-value Divine Origin Pill.

Regarding the Azure Dragon Pill, Nirvana Pill, and other elixirs in Qin Fang's possession, their recipes are naturally recorded in this Dan Classic... Qin Fang even noticed some substitute materials mentioned in the Azure Dragon Pill recipe.

Of course, in today's age, it's nearly impossible to find materials for crafting the Azure Dragon Pill and other advanced elixirs on Earth...

Even if they exist, they would definitely only be found in ancient secret realms like the Three Great Secret Realms.

But there's the same issue...

Such ancient secret realms, firstly, have gates that cannot be found; secondly, they're too dangerous. Even Four Emperor-level experts face life-threatening dangers inside, not to mention Qin Fang, who is a Great Grandmaster Level expert, who could easily perish.

However, as Qin Fang's strength continuously improves, and the Three Great Secret Realms gradually come to light, he will definitely venture in to explore, and it's quite possible to obtain materials to craft these advanced elixirs.

The value of this Dan Classic is naturally inestimable...

Qin Fang's alchemy skill is already at the Grandmaster level; he originally thought the Dan Classic wouldn't be of much use to him, but even just flipping through it quickly, he felt greatly enriched, finding many key points he was unaware of.

"I never expected..."

Looking at the Dan Classic in his hands, Qin Fang's face also showed a joyful smile, "I thought this time I'd return empty-handed, but I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise; this truly proves the trip worthwhile..."

Without thoroughly studying the Dan Classic, he placed it into the Props Box along with the Mysterious Iron box.

Although the Dan Classic has been sealed inside the Mysterious Iron box for ages, its existence is too ancient, and suddenly being exposed to the outside world can easily cause damage, which Qin Fang naturally doesn't want to happen. He plans to take it back and organize it properly.

The Props Box can isolate it from the outside world, making it the best place for preservation, and Qin Fang certainly won't take any chances.

Of course, Qin Fang has some uses for this Mysterious Iron box as well.

For instance, to store some special treasures, its security is quite assured... In this world, there's barely anyone capable of opening this Six Paths Samsara mechanical lock. At least without the Lockpicking Skill to assist, Qin Fang would need to spend many days to have even a glimmer of hope.

Even without considering the use of the mechanical lock, the Mysterious Iron material of this box is extremely valuable; if given to those Great Sects in the Martial World, they would certainly be very eager to accept it... Mysterious Iron is the best material for crafting supreme weapons.

Just like the Flowing Shadow Divine Sword in Qin Fang's hands, it's made by incorporating a certain amount of Mysterious Iron, which makes it so hard and sharp...

"Let's see if there are any other treasures here..."

Having this Dan Classic already makes Qin Fang's trip worthwhile, but he also doesn't plan to miss any potential treasures hidden beneath these armors and weapons, so he promptly begins a thorough search.

Unfortunately, such surprises did not continue to appear...

After Qin Fang searched the entire treasure repository thoroughly and confirmed there was nothing else that interested him, he knew it was time for him to leave.

The entire treasure repository is difficult to open from the outside, requiring multiple conditions to unlock.

However, opening it from the inside is much simpler; just press a button on the stone door, and the massive stone door will automatically open... Qin Fang then walked out confidently.

The disciples of the Evil Sect and Demon Sect guarding outside had already left.

Qin Fang spent three to four hours unlocking within the treasure repository, and this secret realm is an important stronghold for Freemasonry. With The Sanctuary destroyed, Freemasonry definitely wouldn't rest easily. These young disciples are limited in strength, so naturally, they wouldn't dare linger and have long since fled.

Therefore, at this moment, the entire secret realm probably only has Qin Fang left, without anyone lying in wait outside the treasure repository to ambush him. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)