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The various legends about the Innate Harmony Spirit Treasures are not uncommon in the Great Void.
As early as the flourishing era of the Immortal Dao in ancient times, there were more than a dozen documented Innate Harmony Spirit Treasures, and even some innate spiritual beings of the same level transformed into human forms and walked the world.
However, after the fall of that brilliant and glorious era, these once-mighty artifacts disappeared into the river of time, leaving no trace. Their deeds can only be found in the ancient tomes and secret scrolls of the Dao Lineages.
In fact, a few of these Innate Harmony Spirit Treasures were taken to the upper realm by ascended powerhouses, but most of them are unaccounted for.
No matter how many great figures in later generations exhausted their life’s efforts and spared no expense to trace their whereabouts, they all came up empty-handed, as if these treasures had never existed.
Some experts in the Heavenly Secret Art believed that treasures have spirits, and those without enough fortune, no matter how hard they tried, would never gain their recognition. Finding them was nothing but a fool’s dream.
In the current Great Void, there isn’t a single Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure left. Even the high and mighty Dao Court, the Buddhist sects, and those ancient powers with long histories only have top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures at best.
The weight of an Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure and the strategic benefits it could bring to a power are well understood by those great figures.
Therefore, when Qing Muling was brought back to the sect by Mu Yinghua, the high-level members of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace paid great attention to him. His identity was too special, even among the ranks of Innate Harmony Spirit Treasures, he was one of the top.
Later on, even the Quasi Holy Emperors of the Female Cultivator Alliance and the returning Qingyao Immortal Venerable treated Qing Muling with extreme importance and affection. He indeed deserved such treatment.
Ji Qingluan, as a core member of the Ji family’s power circle and the youngest Quasi Holy Emperor in this super aristocratic family, was naturally familiar with the records and descriptions of the Innate Harmony Spirit Treasures.
Therefore, when she saw the huge shadow of the Blue Lotus from afar, she was immediately sixty to seventy percent sure that it was the legendary Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure, or at the very least, an extremely powerful top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure.
Either result was worth taking a risk for, even if it meant turning against a great figure or a powerful force.
The massive and magnificent tower ship immediately changed direction, its majestic hull bursting with dazzling golden light. More than a dozen mysterious Heavenly Secret tracking arts were quietly activated, locking onto the aura of the Blue Lotus shadow and accelerating in pursuit.
This tower ship, named “Jingyu,” was a legacy from the Ji family’s ancestors. During the family’s peak, several senior Quasi Holy Emperors were stationed, allowing for such a grand project.
The Ji family ancestors spent tens of thousands of years hunting in the chaos of the vast void, bringing back the bodies of over a thousand powerful Innate Chaos Gods and Demons as core materials, along with various rare spirit minerals collected from the chaos, and spent a hundred years refining it. Thus, the ship’s sturdiness and strength were beyond imagination, with numerous powerful offensive and defensive means, allowing it to carry a large number of family members to stay in the perilous chaos for a long time, seeking opportunities.
Ji Qingluan led the team deep into the chaos this time, not only to hunt chaotic beings but also to retrieve an important opportunity discovered by the family years ago, which coincidentally led to the discovery of Qing Muling and Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s whereabouts.
“…….Someone is tracking us? Hmm, it’s the Ji family. Junior Brother, what do you think we should do?”
With Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s cultivation, she quickly sensed the trackers behind them and learned their identities.
Qing Muling thought for a moment and said, “Can we shake them off? If possible, let’s avoid conflict. They probably won’t recognize your identity, Senior Sister.”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s starship had no special name and looked unremarkable. Moreover, she hadn’t appeared in the Great Void for many millennia, so there were few who could recognize her at a glance.
Besides, the Ji family and Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had always had a good relationship. Unless necessary, Qing Muling didn’t want to be the villain and cause unnecessary bloodshed.
“Alright, since you say so, Junior Brother, let’s give them a break!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable nodded, lightly casting a few spirit arts. The starship trembled slightly and began to accelerate rapidly, plunging into the depths of the chaotic tides before the Ji family’s tower ship could react, disappearing without a trace.
By the time the Jingyu tower ship arrived at the previous location, there was no sign of the starship. Even the Heavenly Secret tracking arts had lost their target.
“Are they really that formidable?”
Ji Qingluan looked around, her expression unwilling yet helpless. In the boundless, unpredictable chaos, tracking a specific target was extremely difficult. Once lost, it was almost impossible to find it again.
“Aunt, what should we do now?”
The twin sisters asked anxiously, feeling equally regretful. This was an Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure; if they could truly capture it, the significance for the Ji family would be immense. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, they couldn’t give up!
Missing this chance, who knew if they would ever see it again?
“No! We can’t just let it go!”
Ji Qingluan gritted her teeth. Facing such a peerless opportunity, she couldn’t bring herself to give up.
“Are you planning to…”
The twin sisters seemed to think of something, their expressions changing slightly. “Aunt, the cost of using that item is too high. If used too often, it might even reduce our fortune. It’s better to let it go! Opportunities are destined by the heavens and can’t be forced.”
“No! We must try!”
Ji Qingluan shook her head firmly.
She took out an item from her Space Bracelet, a palm-sized, crimson beast-shaped jade carving resembling a tapir lizard with bat-like wings and a barbed tail, exuding a mysterious Dao Rhyme.
This was also an Innate Spirit Treasure, obtained by a Ji family ancestor by chance. Its main ability was tracking. Once it locked onto a target, even a senior Quasi Holy Emperor couldn’t escape, whether in different spatial worlds or the chaos of the vast void.
Its drawback was the exorbitant cost of use, requiring the consumption of a Yuanhui’s worth of magical power and lifespan, totaling 129,600 years, and the recovery was quite troublesome. Overuse might even weaken one’s fortune and destiny.
Such harsh conditions were daunting even for Quasi Holy Emperors, who wouldn’t consider it unless absolutely necessary. But Ji Qingluan couldn’t care about that now.
She placed the jade carving upright before the Nine Dragons Sky Observation Mirror, began chanting incantations, and cut her wrist, letting her blood flow onto the jade carving, along with her magical power and lifespan.
As the blood soaked in, the jade carving’s eyes slowly lit up, as if coming to life, exuding an indescribable ferocity.
Seeing the time was ripe, Ji Qingluan held her breath, silently visualizing the Blue Lotus shadow she had seen earlier, carefully communicating with the jade carving.
All the Ji family members, including the twin sisters, instinctively backed away, fearing collateral damage from the jade carving.
Soon, a blurry star map appeared in her Divine Soul.
“Found it, keep accelerating and follow!”
Ji Qingluan, her face pale, said. Even in peak condition, such an expenditure was a significant burden for a Quasi Holy Emperor. If it yielded nothing, it would be a huge loss.
The Jingyu tower ship turned and accelerated again, following the star map closely.
At this moment, under Qing Muling’s guidance, the starship was already trillions of miles away.
Qingyao Immortal Venerable had also slain several powerful chaotic beings along the way, collecting all the spirit treasures they guarded, getting closer to the second opportunity in her memory.
However, it wasn’t long before Qing Muling sensed something amiss and quickly understood the situation.
“They’re catching up again? They really don’t give up!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable frowned slightly, displeased. The Ji family clearly wasn’t willing to let go. Understandable, considering how rare an Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure was.
Millions, even tens of millions of years could pass without a trace. Who could remain indifferent upon seeing one?
“Then keep accelerating and shake them off!”
Qing Muling said, activating his innate divine ability to sever all karmic and qi connections, making it impossible for the other side to track the starship.
Qingyao Immortal Venerable nodded, pouring her magical power into a decisive Void Great Shift. The starship burst with dazzling light, disappearing in an instant.
When it reappeared, it was already trillions of miles away. After flying a bit further, it performed another Void Great Shift.
In the extremely complex and dangerous chaos, using Void Great Shift was risky. One could never be sure if they would end up near a perilous area or in the lair of a powerful chaotic beast.
However, Qingyao Immortal Venerable wasn’t too worried now. With Qing Muling by her side, his fortune and blessings ensured that the probability of accidents was negligible.
“……Lost them again? Damn it!”
On the other side, Ji Qingluan’s expression was grim. Such a significant effort had yielded no results, making her furious.
“Aunt, stop!”
The twin sisters urged. The opponent was clearly not to be trifled with. If they continued to pursue, they might have to fight.
With only Ji Qingluan as a Quasi Holy Emperor on their side, even with the Jingyu tower ship, they might not have the upper hand.
“I refuse to believe this!”
Ji Qingluan said coldly, cutting her wrist again and pouring more blood, investing three Yuanhui’s worth of magical power and lifespan.
Instantly, Ji Qingluan’s aura plummeted, and her once radiant and beautiful face aged several years, transforming from an elegant lady to a mature woman.
Soon, a clearer star map appeared in her Divine Soul, covering a much larger area.
However, as time passed, the star map dimmed and blurred, indicating that the opponent’s methods were formidable.
It wouldn’t be long before the star map vanished completely, unless Ji Qingluan was willing to sacrifice more magical power and lifespan.
“The distance is too great; it’s unlikely we can catch up!”
A Ji family elder beside Ji Qingluan frowned. The Jingyu tower ship was powerful but not known for its speed. The starship, clearly a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, would be hard to catch if it focused on escaping.
“Aunt, we can’t continue like this!”
One of the twin sisters, Ji Chenxi, said sternly, “If you keep this up, your future cultivation progress will be affected. Are you planning to stay at your current level forever and not advance further?”
Ji Qingluan was the youngest Quasi Holy Emperor in the Ji family, like Tongying Emperor of the Goddess Sect, having attained Quasi Holy status for less than a hundred years, with great potential for further advancement, becoming a pillar of the family.
If this chaotic void journey, with the unexpected discovery of an Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure, cost her future foundation, it would be a huge loss.
“Alright, I was a bit obsessed!”
Ji Qingluan’s once fiery eyes regained clarity, and she sighed, “Let’s give up! This is indeed beyond my current reach, sigh….”
“I’ll go rest and recuperate. Keep an eye out, and call me if anything happens. I’ve remembered this Innate Harmony Blue Lotus!”
With that, the Ji family’s proud daughter, dejected and weary, turned and left.
The twin sisters exchanged a glance and followed, intending to comfort their aunt.
The previous alliance with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had not been fully successful, with their marriage proposal rejected, leaving a thorn in this proud daughter’s heart. This chaotic void journey had also been unsuccessful, and if not handled well, it might create a mental block, hindering her future cultivation.
“……Finally rid of them!”
Inside the starship, Qing Muling checked several times, confirming that the tower ship was no longer following, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“It won’t stay hidden for long,”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable said calmly, “The Jingyu tower ship can hold many Ji family members, and there might be spies from other forces. The news of an Innate Spirit Treasure appearing in the depths of the Harmony Void will eventually reach the Dao Lineages in the Great Void.”
By then, even with the calamity of the Magic Clan raging, the Dao Lineages would spare no expense, sending large numbers into the chaos to investigate, including those returning from the upper realm.
The Innate Harmony Spirit Treasure was too rare. Owning one could almost guarantee the rise of a superpower or an immortal sanctuary. Even figures like the Grand Palace Master of Phoenix Palace couldn’t remain indifferent.
But the good news was that Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s identity hadn’t been exposed, so they wouldn’t have any valuable clues, nor suspect Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. Qing Muling’s safety was temporarily assured.
“Let’s not worry about that now. Let’s continue treasure hunting!”
Qing Muling smiled. He rarely had the chance to come out, so he wanted to make the most of it in the chaos. Who knew when he would have another opportunity?
“Alright.”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable smiled. With Qing Muling, their luck was unbelievably good. In the past, when she ventured into the chaos alone, she could never have such abundant harvests in such a short time.
Outside the starship, the violent tides were an eternal constant. Under the guidance of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus, they occasionally saw strange chaotic beings passing by or engaging in bloody battles, with the losers being torn apart and devoured, exemplifying the law of the jungle.
Suddenly, a terrifying chaotic torrent, hundreds of thousands of miles wide and of unknown length, surged past. Several chaotic stars of varying sizes floated within, emitting cold, scorching, or domineering light, while flocks of one-legged giant birds circled and screeched.
These giant birds, with metallic gray feathers and transparent flames, exuded a fierce and powerful aura, almost comparable to Qingyao Immortal Venerable.
“Let’s avoid them; I’m no match for them!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable said, steering the starship away. If there were only one or two, she wouldn’t be afraid, but these birds were a gregarious species, making it difficult for her.
“If I could temporarily reach the Golden Immortal level, would my suppression of their laws be stronger, making it easier for you to deal with them?” Qing Muling asked.
“Of course, that’s certain. Are you…”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable nodded, her starry eyes curious. These giant birds were incredibly powerful, and their nest’s treasures must be valuable. If they could wipe them out, the rewards would be substantial.
“Then go ahead!”
Qing Muling said, manifesting the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus shadow again, his cultivation rapidly rising, soon surpassing the peak of the Xuan Immortal realm and reaching the Golden Immortal level.
This temporary boost, at the cost of three thousand years of lifespan, lasted an hour. If needed, he could even reach the Great Golden Immortal level, but the lifespan cost would be even higher.
The Blue Lotus shadow shone brightly, becoming more solid. Within a radius of tens of thousands of miles around the starship, the chaotic tides became calm and docile.
Correspondingly, the suppression effect of the Blue Lotus shadow’s laws increased, affecting the giant birds, making their movements sluggish.
Qingyao Immortal Venerable seized the opportunity, enhancing her state and unleashing her full power. Billions of destructive sword qi poured out, enveloping the giant birds and grinding them down.
In the sea of sword qi, the horrifying screams echoed intermittently, finally falling silent after a while.
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