Chapter 499 - 497: Treasure Land

The former Thief King Gang possessed more wealth than any of the three great Overlord Level factions.

If this ruined palace was truly the Thief King’s personal chambers, it must be filled with countless treasures.

It was even possible that the Void Thief King had hidden his entire life’s fortune here.

No wonder the teams from the Sea Demon Palace and the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang were unwilling to retreat, even when faced with several terrifying Ancient Demon Beast Black Gold Spiders.

"Another team is here!"

The leader of the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang, a twenty-foot-tall, golden-haired man, immediately stopped his attack and gazed behind them.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw it was one of the legendary pirate gangs.

The silver-robed woman from the Sea Demon Palace team, however, looked grim.

"That bird!"

Among the team, a man from the Sea Hunter Race was startled when he saw a proud, strutting Black Crow on the dark Void Ship.

His eyes immediately scanned the newcomers, and his gaze landed on Luo Tian.

"Luo Tian!"

The man from the Sea Hunter Race exclaimed in shock.

"What? Luo Tian’s here?"

Many disciples of the Sea Demon Palace were all too familiar with the name Luo Tian!

The Sect Leader of the Sea Demon Palace had issued a bounty of one million Spiritual Essence Coins for him, but Luo Tian had been hiding out on the Tai Yuan Sect’s Main Peak!

But now, Luo Tian had shown up here!

"Wu Ye?"

Luo Tian looked at the man from the Sea Hunter Race who had recognized him. It was an acquaintance.

Back at the Dongchen Continent’s Celestial Pride Conference, he had matched wits and strength with disciples from the Sea Demon Palace in an uncharted Secret Realm. Wu Ye had been the leader of that group!

Wu Ye’s talent even surpassed that of Qi Yuntian before he had awakened his special constitution.

His current Cultivation was at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer, making him a genius disciple of the Sea Demon Palace who was currently enjoying immense prestige!

Among the disciples of his generation in the Sea Demon Palace, he was in a league of his own.

But the greatest regret in Wu Ye’s heart was losing to Luo Tian back at the Martial Venerable’s inheritance ground.

"Luo Tian, this time, I won’t lose to you again!"

Wu Ye’s gaze was icy and resolute. If he got the chance, he was determined to capture Luo Tian and drag him back to the Sea Demon Palace!

When the disciples of the Sea Demon Palace learned of Luo Tian’s appearance, their faces lit up with excitement.

But then, they saw the Ninth Master of the Necromancer Thief Gang and her team!

A Celestial Level Martial Artist leading ten team members!

They were undoubtedly the strongest of the three teams present.

This made them hesitate to act rashly.

’Looks like that kid has definitely been captured by the Ninth Master of the Necromancer Thief Gang, Lü Hongyi!’

’But we still have a chance. The Ninth Master, Lü Hongyi, probably doesn’t care too much about a weakling captive like Luo Tian!’

The Sea Demon Palace disciples schemed amongst themselves.

But for now, the most crucial task was figuring out how to break into the ruined palace.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The teams from the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang and the Sea Demon Palace immediately stopped fighting and fell back.

After all, Lü Hongyi’s team was too strong. If they fought the Black Gold Spiders to the death, she could launch a surprise attack, wipe them all out, and reap the benefits of their struggle.

"I heard the new Ninth Master of the Necromancer Thief Gang was a young woman. At the time, I thought the thieves were in decline, but seeing you today, I see the gang has gained another fine commander!"

The golden-haired man from the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang laughed.

Compared to the people from the Sea Demon Palace and the Tai Yuan Sect, he felt a greater kinship with those from the legendary pirate gangs.

"We can join forces to eliminate these Ancient Spiders and explore the treasures inside together," the golden-haired man proposed.

The silver-robed woman from the Sea Demon Palace nodded but didn’t speak, remaining highly vigilant.

"I was thinking the same thing."

Lü Hongyi offered a faint smile.

The three teams easily reached an agreement to join forces.

"Your strength is profound. Please keep the Celestial Level Spider occupied!" the silver-robed woman from the Sea Demon Palace said.

The strength of that Celestial Level Spider was terrifying; the five of them at the Half-step Celestial Pool Realm had joined forces just moments ago and still couldn’t handle it.

’Letting Lü Hongyi deal with the Celestial Level Spider will also serve to wear her down.’

"Alright!"

Lü Hongyi nodded in agreement.

The three teams approached the ruined palace complex and immediately launched their Attack!

HUMMM!

Lü Hongyi drew the Purple Crystal Long Whip coiled around her waist.

The Long Whip slithered like a spirit serpent, creating a cascade of deep purple light and shadow. It emitted a chilling, terrifying aura as it lashed out at the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider!

At that moment, a chill ran through everyone’s Soul.

The Celestial Level Black Gold Spider immediately showed signs of fear.

’This female pirate is so strong!’

The silver-robed woman was shocked.

The golden-haired man from the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang also grew solemn, his wariness increasing.

’This woman is incredibly strong on her own, and that Profound Artifact in her hand is even more remarkable... In this entire Thief King’s Treasure Land, very few can stand against her!’

Luo Tian was also observing Lü Hongyi’s strength.

Right now, he was part of Lü Hongyi’s team, which was relatively safe—safer, even, than staying with the team from the Tai Yuan Sect.

After all, the Official Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect looked down on Auditor Disciples. He wasn’t taken seriously and even had to worry about He Yunkong’s treacherous plots.

BANG!

Lü Hongyi’s whip struck, leaving a bloody gash on the hard, cold carapace of the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider.

Furthermore, the Profound Artifact had a special property that sent the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider’s soul and consciousness into turmoil!

Seizing the opportunity, the golden-haired man, the silver-robed woman, and the others launched a fierce assault.

Aside from Lü Hongyi and the few Half-step Celestial Pool Realm cultivators, the rest of the group targeted the other seven Black Gold Spiders.

With their large numbers, the three teams dealt with the seven Black Gold Spiders easily.

Soon, one Black Gold Spider was surrounded and killed.

"CAW CAW CAW!"

The Crow immediately flew over and ate the Black Gold Spider’s Heart Essence.

A short while later, the other six Black Gold Spiders were also killed in succession, and the Crow devoured all of their Heart Essence.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider, besieged by Lü Hongyi and the others, was already covered in wounds, its strength all but spent.

ROAR!

The blood-soaked Celestial Level Black Gold Spider suddenly let out a soul-shaking, mournful screech. It opened its mouth and violently spat out a massive web that shot out like swords of death, piercing everything in its path!

"Fall back!"

"Get clear!"

Everyone immediately fell back.

The grievously wounded Celestial Level Black Gold Spider had suddenly unleashed such a terrifying attack, stunning everyone present.

Even Lü Hongyi retreated swiftly.

SHINK!

A member of the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang was pierced through the body by two strands of spider silk. Poison invaded his system, and he died within breaths.

Even three Half-step Earth Element Realm cultivators were unlucky enough to be scratched.

"Damn beast, launching such a ferocious counterattack," the golden-haired man cursed.

Two members of his team had died tragically on the spot, and four more were injured.

After its final, desperate counterattack, the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider gradually weakened and was soon surrounded and killed by the group.

"CAW CAW CAW! The Heart Essence is mine! Don’t anyone try to take it!" the Crow screeched as it excitedly rushed forward.

The Heart Essence of a Celestial Level Black Gold Spider was a powerful tonic for it.

The Crow slipped through a crack in the Black Gold Spider’s shattered carapace.

A few breaths later, it wriggled back out, chewing with great satisfaction as its aura surged in power.

"Kid, I accidentally dug out the Demon Core. It’s for you."

The Crow tossed down a black crystal the size of a human head. It was the Demon Core of the Celestial Level Black Gold Spider!

Luo Tian immediately put it into his Storage Space. The Demon Core of a Celestial Level Black Gold Spider was now the most valuable treasure in his possession.

This scene instantly drew the ire of the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang and the Sea Demon Palace disciples.

That Celestial Level Demon Core was incredibly valuable, worth at least two hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins, yet it had fallen into the hands of someone merely at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer.

Logically, the materials from this Black Gold Spider should have been split between Lü Hongyi and the five Half-step Celestial Pool Realm experts, with the remainder divided among everyone else. There was no way the Demon Core should have ended up with Luo Tian.

"Consider this Demon Core part of my share. You can all divide the rest," Lü Hongyi said.

The expressions of the golden-haired man, the silver-robed woman, and the others softened slightly.

"Miss Lü is indeed a reasonable person."

The golden-haired man laughed, thinking that Lü Hongyi’s temperament was completely at odds with the rumors of her being a deep, ruthless schemer.

The three teams began to carve up the materials. After a brief moment of regrouping, they advanced toward the ruined palace complex.

The vast palace complex was completely encased in black, metallic spider silk.

"Did these Black Gold Spiders treat this palace as their own nest?" the golden-haired man joked.

"From now on, it’s every person for themselves!"

Lü Hongyi gave a faint smile. With a wave of her delicate hand, she sliced through the spider web before her and was the first to charge inside.

"Quick!"

"I wonder what kind of treasures the Thief King’s chambers hold!"

Everyone followed closely behind.

From here on, any spoils would go to whoever could claim them. Even for those with average Cultivation and strength, whatever you could get your hands on was yours to keep.

The moment they entered the ruined palace complex, everyone felt the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi become even richer and more active.

Luo Tian glanced at the Crow. The bird looked thrilled, which confirmed for Luo Tian that this ruined treasure hall was definitely filled with riches.

The group rushed into a grand hall directly ahead.

On a White Jade Table sat a potted plant.

A blue Flood Dragon seemed to float above the Jade Basin, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, emitting a faint, blue, scaly light. It was breathtakingly beautiful.

"This is... the Thousand-leaf Wandering Dragon Grass!"

"This stuff is practically extinct in the outside world! A single pot of Thousand-leaf Wandering Dragon Grass is worth at least one hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!"

When consumed directly, the Thousand-leaf Wandering Dragon Grass could strengthen one’s constitution and nourish and improve one’s Martial Vein.

This Spirit Grass also had high medicinal value and could be added to many Spirit Pills during their refinement to enhance their effects.

Everyone instantly rushed forward.

Lü Hongyi instantly shot past the others. She arrived first and snatched up the Thousand-leaf Wandering Dragon Grass.

The others were inevitably disappointed, but they were soon distracted by other treasures.

Throughout the grand hall, even the decorative items were of considerable value.

’This palace is rich in Spiritual Qi, but it has been abandoned for ten thousand years. While some of the decorative items have some value, the most precious things will be the Spiritual Materials...’

’A place with rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi has a much higher chance of producing top-tier Spiritual Materials.’

’And since no one has ever been here before, some of the Spiritual Materials will be incredibly old!’

And so, Luo Tian locked his focus onto Spiritual Materials, subconsciously ignoring other treasures.

His Spiritual Sense spread out.

The next moment, he vanished into an afterimage and appeared outside the palace, where he found a red herb beneath an ancient tree.

"Blood-Binding Grass, an excellent healing Spiritual Material!"

Luo Tian nodded in satisfaction and went searching for his next target.

The Crow was also darting about, looking for treasures.

The shattered palace complex was vast.

The crowd soon dispersed, rushing off in various directions to search for treasure.

"A Celestial Spirit Fruit!"

Luo Tian soon made another discovery. In a patch of grass grew a small tree bearing a single, white jade-like fruit that emitted astonishing Spiritual Qi fluctuations.

The Celestial Spirit Fruit was a Spirit Fruit that could advance one’s Cultivation in the Celestial Pool Realm. Its effects were even greater if refined into a Celestial Spirit Pill.

Not long ago, Luo Tian had traded a Deep Sea Moon Crystal with He Yunkong for a Celestial Spirit Fruit.

But this Celestial Spirit Fruit, in both color and size, surpassed the one he had obtained before.

"It’s at least a thousand years old," Luo Tian said, his face alight with joy.

"You’re right about that. And this High Grade Celestial Spirit Fruit is mine!"

Just then, a hostile voice suddenly sounded from behind him.