Chapter 460 - 326: The Bold Qi of the Cyan Snake in the Sleeve! (Part 2)

The difference was that Gu Yuan was surprised to speak, while that man remained silent, his brow slightly furrowed.

This man was none other than the white-clothed youth who had defeated Tangg Sui, crushing a Dharma Seal bare-handed.

On his shoulder, a small golden flower shaped like a bell trembled slightly, its petals pointed toward none other than the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit!

As if sensing Gu Yuan’s gaze, the small flower immediately folded its petals, hiding behind the white-haired youth, shivering and not daring to move.

"Could it be a rare flower with treasure-seeking talent?"

Gu Yuan, being quick-minded, immediately understood why the white-haired youth appeared here.

The reason the white-haired youth brought the Tier Two Flower Demon into the Secret Realm must be to rely on this treasure-seeking ability.

Yet across the world, there are few demon beings with treasure-seeking talents; what bloodline does this Flower Demon possess?

Gu Yuan was curious in his heart.

The world’s treasure-seeking methods are numerous, but most have many limitations and are not worth mentioning compared to the strange power of Stone Liquid. However, the ability to find the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit among the vast mountains of Soul-shaking Peak cannot be underestimated.

"You are strong!"

At this moment, the white-haired youth glanced at the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit on the stone pool, then turned to look at Gu Yuan and suddenly spoke.

His voice was extremely sharp and piercing, like a dagger scraping over a stone, quite jarring.

"Fellow Daoist overpraises!"

Gu Yuan made a reverent prostration, smiling in response.

The matter of the white-haired youth crushing a Dharma Seal with his bare hands was also vividly remembered by him.

"There are still Spiritual Treasures to contend for!"

The white-haired youth, looking at Gu Yuan with a heavy gaze, spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan immediately had his suspicions, then turned to the white-haired youth and asked, "What advice does Your Excellency have? Feel free to speak directly."

"It is unwise to make life-and-death decisions for a Spiritual Treasure through joint effort."

The white-haired youth spoke slowly and deliberately, with heavy emphasis on each word.

However, Gu Yuan was not in a hurry and listened quietly at the moment.

"Within three swords, if you break my defense, I will leave!"

"Conversely, you leave!"

The white-haired youth lifted his chest and addressed Gu Yuan word by word, while taking a glance at the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit.

"Oh?"

Gu Yuan raised his eyebrows, not expecting the other party to propose this condition.

However, it was indeed a gentleman’s agreement.

The victor claims the fruit, the loser withdraws.

Yet that day on East Qiao Mountain, the other party had already witnessed his Sword Technique, and still dared to do this. How confident he must be in his defense?

However, after practicing the Yin Yang Sword Seal, Gu Yuan also had complete confidence in his Sword Technique!

But the matter of the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit was significant, and Gu Yuan didn’t hesitate, mana surged, flowing majestically into the Truth Revealing Treasure Mirror above his head.

In an instant, infinite treasure light shone in all directions, illuminating everything in meticulous detail.

The white-haired youth who was already within the range of the treasure mirror’s light became more transparent under the rich treasure light. His eyes moved slightly, seemingly employing some Dharma Gate to try to hide himself.

But the penetrating power of the Truth Revealing Treasure Mirror far exceeded the mundane, ancient Dao Seals flowed continuously on the golden mirror patterns, unveiling all hidden and illusory things transparently.

The white-haired youth’s torso and limbs were covered with densely packed Seal Text, wherein Spiritual Light circulated as if countless Artifacts were fused within, exuding a "pearl-like treasure aura."

Especially in his right palm, the rich treasure light almost surged skyward, extremely dazzling.

"So, it’s the Human Treasure Strange Seal formed by integrating treasures into the body!"

"No wonder he has such defense and dares to receive the Dharma bare-handed!"

As Dao Charm flowed, everything was revealed, and Gu Yuan immediately understood.

He had seen the Human Treasure Strange Seal in the archives of the Thousand Waves Sect. This type of Seal Technique was originally widespread and belonged to a major sect called the "Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect."

The cultivators of this sect only practiced one type of Seal Technique, which was the "Human Treasure Strange Seal."

Once this seal was mastered, the cultivators could not practice other Seal Techniques, only refine Artifacts and integrate them into their bodies, enhancing their constitution to form various strange abilities.

The more Artifacts refined, the higher their level, the stronger the cultivator’s flesh becomes, akin to a walking "Super Treasure."

This sect was once renowned in the East Mountain Realm, with several Daoist Embryos overseeing it, dominating hundreds of thousands of miles.

Unfortunately, after an unexpected calamity, they lost a Supreme Treasure. Since then, the number of Artifacts produced by this sect gradually dwindled, unable to support the "Artifact Refinement Cultivation" of its disciples, leading to a decline.

But the dying camel is still larger than a horse; unable to supply many disciples with cultivation, they reduced their disciples and began an elite Gu Feeding Technique.

After much turbulence and difficulty, the sect finally stabilized its situation. Although now it has only one Daoist Embryo Cultivator and a few disciples, it maintained their reputation from sinking.

However, due to the few disciples, they rarely ventured out, so their fame was not widespread outside.

If not for Gu Yuan using the treasure mirror to reveal the "treasure aura," it would not have been immediately apparent what the white-haired youth’s origins were.

"You are no gentleman!"

The white-haired youth, his origins revealed in meticulous detail by the treasure mirror, spoke with a hint of anger.

Yet, being inferior in skill and unable to conceal himself, he could only utter a rebuke and said no more.

"What cultivator is flawless as a true gentleman? It’s merely knowing oneself and one’s enemy."

Gu Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle softly in response, then said, "But once I give my word, I will not break it!"

"If Your Excellency feels I’ve gained an advantage with the penetrating power of the treasure mirror, I’m willing to compensate you."

"One sword!"

"I shall only use one sword, and if I’m unable to break through your defense, I will leave immediately and give up this fruit. How about it?"

As soon as these words came out, the white-haired youth was momentarily stunned, staring intently at Gu Yuan as if trying to see through him.

Gu Yuan, with both hands behind his back, accepted the other party’s gaze openly.

After a while, the white-haired youth nodded heavily, "Just one sword, keep your word!"

"No regrets!"

Gu Yuan laughed aloud.

"Please!"

The white-haired youth nodded, then reached out to grab the Flower Demon on his back, placing it in the Spirit Beast Bag, before tidying his sleeves and standing in front of Gu Yuan.

"My sword’s edge far surpasses the ordinary, so be careful!"

Gu Yuan advised with a smile.

"Please!"

The white-haired youth nodded seriously, clearly aware of the danger.

"Hoo!"

After advising, Gu Yuan exhaled lightly, then with a thought, the mana within him surged like a tide into the Sword Pill.

On Cloud-Burning Island, Gu Yuan had not been idle; he refined and consumed all the Spiritual Objects obtained from the Ape Demon and scavenged from the Sloppy Daoist.

After a period of cultivation, the gold-attribute magical power within him had skyrocketed from seven hundred and twenty strands to seven hundred and fifty strands.

It saved decades of arduous cultivation.

And with the thickness of mana from his Dragon Essence Golden Core, he could be considered to have two thousand two hundred fifty strands!

In terms of mana alone, he had already surpassed everyone entering this Secret Realm.

At this moment, all the mana surged and completely flowed into the Sword Pill.

The Sword Pill hummed, but not a single breath leaked out.

The Human Treasure Strange Seal, bearing the name "Strange Seal," is certainly no ordinary item; the white-haired youth’s corporeal form shone with treasure light, resembling a humanoid Artifact, extremely solid.

Faced with such a figure, Gu Yuan dared to utter the boast of defeating with one sword.

This was not only due to his confidence in his Yin Yang Swordsmanship, but also in his own Sword Pill!

Having swallowed the Yin Yang Sword Pill, Gu Yuan’s Sword Pill quality advanced another step, already touching the threshold of a Tier Four Spiritual Treasure!

Previously on East Qiao Mountain, his sword light shot to the sky, slaying three Great Demons, yet only the sword light was activated, the Sword Pill unmoved.

Now, Gu Yuan employed the Sword Pill, wielding the power of an Artifact, almost holding nothing back.

"Go!"

Gu Yuan lightly called.

Heaven and earth suddenly brightened.

A brilliant light emerged from his sleeve, slicing through the thick Soul Mist and eternal Soul-shaking Wind on Soul-shaking Peak.

Nothing uncut, Supreme Yang of Yin and Yang!

The courage of the Cyan Snake in the sleeve, the thunderous wrath on Soul-shaking Peak!

The first sword since mastering the Sword Technique!

Gu Yuan held nothing back!

The white-haired youth’s complexion changed dramatically, as the Seven Treasures Dharma Body at Tier Three Great Success conveyed a sense of extreme alarm.