Until Chen Ku disappeared below Treasure Distribution Rock.
Nearby, Haotian approached Yaochi and said with a hint of reproach:
"Yaochi, you shouldn't have paid attention to that Chen Ku earlier."
"And you shouldn't have pointed him in a direction."
"The Dao Ancestor has said that everything depends on chance. Such actions of yours... aren't they against the rules?!"
Haotian revered Hongjun's words as the ultimate truth, daring not to disobey in the slightest.
He was also afraid that Yaochi's actions would bring trouble, affecting him as well.
Therefore, he spoke to reproach Yaochi.
However, upon hearing his words, Yaochi retorted with some dissatisfaction:
"Hmph, what's against the rules?!"
"Anyway, these countless opportunities are meant for all living beings to share. What does it matter who takes them?!"
After a pause, Yaochi murmured to herself in a very low voice:
"Besides, that Chen Ku seems quite nice!"
"At least he's much better than those mighty figures who feign solemnity!"
As she spoke, Yaochi couldn't help but reveal a hint of a smile.
Having followed Dao Ancestor Hongjun for so long, Yaochi had long grown accustomed to seeing countless mighty figures always putting on a solemn and dignified facade when facing the Dao Ancestor.
On the contrary, Chen Ku's grinning appearance was rare, which made Yaochi feel very novel.
Therefore, Yaochi not only didn't feel disgusted by Chen Ku's earlier "abrupt" inquiry, but instead found it quite interesting.
It could be said that, unknowingly, Chen Ku had already left a good impression in Yaochi's heart.
Although her voice was low, how could she hide it from Haotian?
Upon hearing these words, the latter was even more speechless and filled with black lines.
They had spent countless years together, yet he had never heard Yaochi give him such an evaluation.
Could it be that this Yaochi is still a naive simpleton?!
"Yaochi, if you're so naive, won't you be easily deceived?!"
"Hmph, that Chen Ku acts shamelessly. One look is enough to tell that he's no pushover."
"Associating with him might only bring trouble to yourself."
Haotian said this.
While speaking, he also looked in the direction of Chen Ku with disdain and contempt.
He and Yaochi had completely different personalities.
In Haotian's eyes, figures like the Three Pure Ones, with their solemn appearances and unsmiling faces, were the true posture that real experts should have.
On the contrary, Chen Ku's ability to sell misery without any scruples only made people despise him.
But to this, Yaochi still didn't budge, saying:
"Brother Haotian, we should be kind to others and form good relationships."
"How can someone who secretly speculates about others, like you, be considered broad-minded?!"
Perhaps being "lectured" by Haotian like this made Yaochi feel quite unhappy.
Therefore, her words carried a hint of sharpness.
"You..."
Haotian was speechless, but he glared at Yaochi unhappily, then turned and left in a huff, continuing to guard Treasure Distribution Rock.
Now, let's talk about Chen Ku!
Following Yaochi's guidance, he flew towards a certain place without stopping for a moment.
He left a crowd of mighty figures behind him.
At the same time, Chen Ku released his divine sense, sensing every mysterious aura.
"This is... a Top-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure? No, no!"
"A Middle-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure? This is even more trash!"
Chen Ku muttered to himself while his figure didn't stop at all.
If these words were heard by other cultivators, they would definitely be dumbfounded and scold Chen Ku for being "ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."
It should be known that while Acquired Spiritual Treasures are good, Acquired Spiritual Treasures are not without their merits.
For some ordinary cultivators, even just one Acquired Spiritual Treasure is a rare opportunity.
Moreover, since it came from the Dao Ancestor's hand, how could it be ordinary?!
However, Chen Ku didn't even glance at the Acquired Spiritual Treasures.
His own master and martial uncle would eventually attain enlightenment and become saints.
When that time came, wouldn't crafting some Acquired Spiritual Treasures be as easy as pie?
Competing for those Acquired Spiritual Treasures was simply a waste of time.
Chen Ku's heart was set on the limited number of Acquired Spiritual Treasures.
Fortunately, this search didn't last too long.
Before long, a faint aura caused Chen Ku's expression to change, and his eyes lit up.
Merit Profound Light?!
Indeed!
At this moment, he clearly sensed that there was actually Merit Profound Light contained within a treasure!
This was enough to show that this was a Merit Spiritual Treasure!
Chen Ku finally stopped slightly, fixed his eyes, pierced through the confusion, and went straight to the source.
And when he saw this treasure clearly, he couldn't help but be even more ecstatic.
"Eight Treasures Merit Pool?!"
Before him was the legendary Eight Treasures Merit Pool, containing large swathes of Merit Profound Light, dazzling to the extreme.
In an instant, Chen Ku suddenly understood.
"I was wondering why the Dao Ancestor didn't bestow this Eight Treasures Merit Pool earlier."
"So it was here."
The Eight Treasures Merit Pool originally belonged to the Western Sect, and Merit Spiritual Treasures were even rarer than ordinary Acquired Spiritual Treasures.
Therefore, Chen Ku would naturally not let it go.
"Break!"
Without hesitation, Chen Ku directly unleashed a palm, splitting open the restrictive power suppressing the Eight Treasures Merit Pool and taking it into his possession.
Normally speaking, the restrictive power of such Merit Spiritual Treasures would be even stronger.
However, Chen Ku's physical body was now comparable to the Witch Clan, his cultivation far surpassed others in the same realm, and every magical power he controlled was top-notch.
Therefore, he didn't even need to deliberately evolve any moves.
With one palm, the Eight Treasures Merit Pool immediately fell into his grasp.
After taking the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Chen Ku continued to probe the surrounding auras without stopping.
With just a slight sense, he became even more ecstatic and excited.
Yaochi's direction was indeed correct!
At this moment, several mysterious and unparalleled auras emanated out, their divine radiance shining brightly.
Without exception, all of them were of the Acquired Spiritual Treasure level.
"Top-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, Asura Mirror!"
"Top-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, Creation Cauldron!"
"Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure..."
"Haha, great, this time I've really struck it rich."
Chen Ku couldn't help but laugh, thinking to himself that asking Yaochi was indeed surprisingly effective.
The other great powers, feigning dignity, disdained to ask Yaochi, a small Daoist boy, and could only crash around like headless flies, relying entirely on luck.
A thick face gets you fed!
This saying was indeed true!
Chen Ku frantically searched, repeatedly striking out, shattering Acquired restrictions, and harvesting various spiritual treasures.
A moment later, his expression stiffened again, and his eyes moved greatly.
"Ancestor Dragon Pearl?!"
"Phoenix Fan?!"
"These two treasures are also here?!"
Indeed!
Looking fixedly, a dragon clan aura was vast and mighty, with the figure of the Ancestor Dragon looming within, captivating and terrifying!
And the other was a treasure fan made of phoenix feathers, its cold light gleaming, as if the Primal Phoenix was soaring within.
These two treasures, like the Qilin Seal obtained earlier at Buzhou Mountain, were also treasures passed down through endless years by the Dragon and Phoenix clans.
Seeing them in this Treasure Distribution Rock was indeed somewhat beyond Chen Ku's expectations.
However, after a second thought, he was immediately relieved.
The Dao-Devil conflict of the past, along with the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, essentially belonged to the same era.
It could even be said that the Three Clans' endless war was due to Luo Hou's clandestine instigation and bewitchment.
The Three Clans suffered heavy losses, Ancestor Dragon, Primal Phoenix, and First Qilin all perished, and Luo Hou was also buried between heaven and earth.
In the end, Hongjun became the biggest winner in the tribulation, and naturally, he was able to collect many unknown treasures without anyone noticing.
But all of that is no longer important.
Today, it has all ultimately benefited Chen Ku.
Chen Ku didn't hold back, and he once again pocketed these two treasures.
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