Chapter 470 - 330: Crossing the Lake with the Flesh, Competing for the Treasure Tablet! (Part 2)

Keeping silent, not taking action, it is because I foresee there will be no gain!

This clumsy test by Gua Daoist is meant to see whether the white-haired youth and Gu Yuan truly know the opportunity location or are also refraining from acting like him.

Now it seems both of them have treasure-hunting methods!

At this thought, Gua Daoist inwardly sighed.

Afterward, the crowd did not communicate but silently channeled mana to continue driving the Treasure Boat forward.

An incense stick later, the lake surface brightened again, and another treasure light rose in the distance, brilliant and captivating.

"Is there any Fellow Daoist willing to try?"

Gua Daoist spoke again.

"Swish!"

Before Gua Daoist finished speaking, the white-haired youth stood up, eyes gleaming.

Seeing this, the bearded strongman moved, also standing up immediately.

This last Yin Evil Eye is the true opportunity!

Although Thunder Flood Dragon Strongman was defeated once, his eyes flickered, eagerly moving, though he remained a bit sensible and did not snatch directly.

"Since you three Fellow Daoists knew the opportunity was here early on, why not speak openly and avoid these tedious things that unnecessarily frustrate people?"

"Isn’t it true that all opportunities must be determined through magical combat; otherwise, how can one defend the precious treasure?!"

"I intend to try for this treasure. Who wants to compete with me?!"

Songg Yuyang suddenly raised his head, voice carrying a touch of coldness, glancing at the three, including Gu Yuan.

Gua Daoist hurriedly laughed apologetically: "Fellow Daoist Songg misunderstood. This Treasure Burial Lake has gone unentered for thousands of years; who knows whether the intelligence is true? It was truly not intentional concealment!"

"Since Fellow Daoist is willing to compete, I shall let the Muddy Cloud Boundary Determining Gui go to Fellow Daoist!"

Muddy Cloud Boundary Determining Gui!

Gua Daoist even called out this treasure’s name, something that was not mentioned in the Jade Scroll at all!

This Gua Daoist indeed has a hidden plan.

Thunder Flood Dragon Strongman gritted his teeth in hate.

"This treasure differs from other artifacts. The other artifacts are temporarily placed by Spirit Treasure Sect within the Treasure Burial Lake, used for disciples’ trials, merely borrowing Yin Evil Power to exhaust the newborn essence of golden fire, achieving yin-yang balance and unity. But over time, naturally, they are eroded by Yin Evil and cannot be used again."

"Yet this Muddy Cloud Boundary Determining Gui is specifically absorbing Yin Evil Power, being akin to a turbid eye; the stronger the Yin Evil Power, the more nourished this treasure becomes. Even after thousands of years, it is close to being a Spiritual Treasure!"

"If Fellow Daoist wants to retrieve it, you may go yourself; I will not obstruct you, and guarantee the information on this treasure is true!"

"Just unsure if Fellow Daoists of Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect and this Sword Immortal are willing to yield..."

Gua Daoist clearly fanned the flames, in front of the crowd, fully disclosing the information of this treasure, and pointedly involving Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect and Gu Yuan.

Songg Yuyang’s gaze sharpened, glancing at Gua Daoist, speaking sternly: "The Celestial Heart Sect walks through the human world, divining and gaming in life, I do not mind, but if you deceive my Divine Will Sect, no one can protect you!"

He is not foolish, knowing the other wants him as a blade to probe the two.

But he has high skills and courage, confident of subduing all, immediately looking at Gu Yuan and the white-haired youth, asking: "Two Fellow Daoists, will you compete with me?!"

The white-haired youth glanced at Gu Yuan, then sat down, uttering two words: "Not compete!"

This phrase "Not compete" left Gua Daoist astonished. It’s his first time feeling uncertain since coming to Treasure Burial Lake.

According to divination, this person is a "Great omen of disaster," more so than Songg Yuyang, why doesn’t he compete?

Could there be some hidden scheme?

For a moment, Gua Daoist’s mind was restless, somewhat uneasy.

Only Gu Yuan knew why the white-haired youth did not compete.

After watching the play for so long, he finally rose to act, saying to Songg Yuyang:

"Fellow Daoist said rightly, many tedious matters unnecessarily frustrate people, ultimately it must be settled with a sword!"

"You wish to vie for this treasure, as do I, but the information on this treasure is unclear, and the Treasure Boat is too small for exhibition; why not proceed outside the boat together, first breaking the Soldier Soul, shattering this treasure’s protective spiritual light, to reveal its essence, then compete outside the boat for victory, winner gets the treasure. How about it?"

Gu Yuan spoke eloquently, proposing a scheme, but Songg Yuyang instinctively frowned: "There’s only one evil-avoiding magical pillar, how to go outside the boat together?"

"Spanning this lake, we cannot achieve, but within mere a thousand feet range, so near, do we still require the protection of a magical robe?!"

Gu Yuan laughed heartily as he spoke.

No need for a magical robe; stepping out onto the lake with the physical body, braving the full force of the Yin Evil to compete for the Muddy Cloud Boundary Determining Gui!

As soon as these words were spoken, silence fell on the Treasure Boat, and the Thunder Flood Dragon Strongman’s expression froze.

Why did the Spirit Treasure Sect create this [Yin Crossing Treasure Boat]? It’s because the Yin Evil in the Treasure Burial Lake is too dense that even a Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivator can’t withstand it, forcing six people to cross the lake together to resist the Yin Evil.

Although a thousand feet is a mere instant for a Golden Core cultivator in the outside world, within the Treasure Burial Lake, the Yin Evil invades the soul, making every step difficult!

Without the protective magical robe of the Evil-avoiding Magical Pillar, attempting to cross this lake is perilous indeed; one misstep and it’s straight into the burial lake, with the soul scattered!

Crossing the lake to seize treasure, such boastful words!

Such a dangerous method of treasure hunting!

For a moment, everyone’s gaze turned to Songg Yuyang, eager to see how he would respond.

"Just hope you don’t fall into the lake and perish!"

Now that things had come to this, Songg Yuyang was also stirred with fighting spirit and responded coldly.

"Hahaha, then please go ahead. If death occurs, I will not blame Fellow Daoist!"

Gu Yuan laughed loudly, then stepped beyond the Evil-avoiding Magical Pillar, passing through the cyan fire barrier outside the Treasure Boat, standing above the great lake.

"Boom!"

In an instant, countless Yin Evil surged like rivers, with an avalanche-like rumble, overwhelming Gu Yuan from all directions.

Although Gu Yuan’s figure did not move, within his body, the Golden Core began to operate frantically, and surging mana poured out using the Great Thunder Origin Celestial Scripture method, forming a thunder magical robe draped over him.

The thunder light was dense, and even in Gu Yuan’s hair strands, fine thunder flowed, while from the apertures, a booming sound echoed endlessly.

In that moment, he seemed like the Thunder God, impervious to all, like a rock standing firm on the great lake.

As countless Yin Evil struck, they were all annihilated to ash outside the thunder magical robe, but within the Yin Evil, there were still strands of cold chill that encroached upon Gu Yuan’s mind, causing countless illusions to appear before his eyes. Within the lake, various exotic treasures seemed to entice him, suggesting that a mere leap could allow him to reach the Immortal Realm, gaining eternal life.

Yet, Gu Yuan merely activated his divine soul power lightly, and the brilliance of moonlight shone brightly, returning clarity to his sight, causing all illusions to vanish completely.

He was not a reckless person.

The slaying of a demon on East Qiao Mountain that day was both to deter the wicked and to hunt Great Demons, gaining resources.

After all, the Great Demon is enriched with treasures.

Today’s crossing the lake for treasure is no different.

Having obtained the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit, his soul power has already reached Golden Core Peak, considered ultimate in the same realm, making this daunting Yin Evil of the lake, for him, the best battlefield.

Nevertheless, since the Yin Evil had not reached its limit, Gu Yuan did not reveal much of his soul power.

As the gray fog of Yin Evil swept across the sky, except for the white-haired youth, the crowd was momentarily unaware of what level of soul power Gu Yuan possessed.

Only witnessing the surging thunder light surrounding him, he seemed like a Divine Spirit, standing firm within the lake, with a transcendent demeanor.

"Fellow Daoist, Gu shall go ahead first?!"

From within the great lake, came the laughter of Gu Yuan.

"No rush, here I come!"

Songg Yuyang’s heart tightened, yet he did not hesitate, stepping out, also leaving the Treasure Boat.

In an instant, the rolling Yin Evil surged like tide, rushing in from all directions, accompanied by the terrifying Power of Heaven-Earth, causing one’s complexion to change.

Songg Yuyang took a deep breath, with the "Defensive" word atop flickering continuously, as if creating a Little World around his body, shielding him from the assaults of the Yin Evil.

Yet, the power of illusion disregarded defenses, striking directly into his divine soul.

"Rise!"

He lightly called, above his head another Dharma Seal surged out, morphing into an ice-blue cloud.

From the cloud, drops of ice-blue rain dripped intermittently.

Under this rain’s power, Songg Yuyang’s sight slowly shed the illusions, restoring clarity.

Ice Heart Soothing Cloud Seal!

This seal can transform into a cloud, dripping ’Purifying Rain’, aiding cultivators in dispelling illusions and maintaining a clear mind, one of the secret seals of the Divine Will Sect.

Yet, as Songg Yuyang witnessed Gu Yuan’s leisurely demeanor ahead, a sense of unease arose in his heart.