On the arena.
A clear, delicate fragrance lingered in the air.
The white porcelain bottle, its entire body suffused with wondrous light, rested quietly on a rosewood tray. Every wisp of flowing radiance tugged at the heartstrings of everyone present.
Commandant Tan gazed at the bottle of spiritual liquid, a measure of reverence rising within him.
He drew a gentle, deep breath, suppressed his emotions, and slowly raised his hand to pick up the white porcelain bottle holding this rare treasure.
The porcelain bottle felt cool in his hand, its texture delicate and flawless. Moonlit spiritual radiance curled around his fingertips, warm and restrained, yet faintly carrying a profound Dao Resonance. Even with a Core-Realm Expert's discerning eye, Commandant Tan could not help admiring the extraordinary vessel.
Holding the bottle, Commandant Tan looked at Li Tai, who stood quietly before him. His voice grew more solemn.
"This is the reward for second place in this tournament-Heavenly Marrow."
The moment the words "Heavenly Marrow" left his lips, Commandant Tan's normally steady, resolute expression tightened slightly, and solemnity settled over his features.
Those words represented something far beyond supreme spiritual materials such as the Red-Origin Fruit or Mysterious-Yellow Ginseng. This was a rare treasure that truly reached the level of a heavenly treasure.
Even in the eyes of Jintai Prefecture's Core-Realm Experts, it was a tremendous opportunity.
At the center of the arena, Yang Jing froze slightly at those words, confusion and bewilderment surfacing in his eyes.
Since entering the Profound Truth Sect to cultivate, he had visited the sect's Martial Repository many times, reading widely and studying numerous texts. His knowledge had grown considerably.
Yet this was his first time hearing the name "Heavenly Marrow." He had never encountered it in any of the ancient books or secret volumes he had