Not Enough Firepower, Gear Makes Up the Difference

A battle took place in the Market that surprised everyone.

Many people couldn't help but silently complain, "Are there even any ordinary independent cultivators left in the Market these days?"

Hearing the whispers of these longtime residents, Chen Wang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

As a result, a clear distinction was formed between the original residents of the Market and the new cultivators, and their relationship became increasingly distant.

Later, it was discovered that some of these people were spies planted by other sects, while others were spies planted by the Red Cloud Sect.

It is truly frightening.

Moreover, most of the long-time residents experienced the last bloody battle; some died, some fled, and those who are still here today are basically people who know the family well and have lived here for many years.

Chen Wang has now discovered this situation.

People kept their distance from the later cultivators, clearly distinguishing themselves from one another.

Although Chen Wang had been there for a while, he originally lived here and knew everyone here before, so he was not a newcomer.

However, the later monks were unaware of this situation.

A young cultivator came to find Chen Wang, carrying some meat and a bottle of wine, and was already quite drunk.

I couldn't help but complain, "These old people are really inhuman! I'm just trying to make a living here, and they treat me differently!"

"Brother, you know, we independent cultivators should stick together for mutual support. Creating this kind of conflict is just throwing our own boat into chaos."

The young cultivator grew increasingly angry as he spoke, "These old folks are just bullying us newcomers. They're so xenophobic, they're utterly despicable!"

Chen Wang: "..."

His lips twitched slightly, and he politely saw the man off.

Forming cliques seems to be a common human failing, whether in the Cultivation World or among mortals.

Chen Wang did not participate in it. He diligently cultivated every day, improving his Law Power and making it more profound.

The ghost story happened two or three days ago.

Chen Wang has been working hard to refine the Golden Wind Sword and has already made considerable progress.

In addition, he has become more proficient in using the Show Overlord Sword and the Wind Pouch.

These three Top Grade Magic Tool can unleash even greater power in his hands.

"If combat power is insufficient, equipment can make up for it. With these three Top Grade Magic Tool, plus the Three Mountains Five Peaks Talisman, it's enough to protect myself!" Chen Wang thought to himself.

The female ghost will also return to report the news to Chen Wang.

Her investigative abilities were quite good; she said she hadn't found the whereabouts of the Black and White Great Snake.

Moreover, they unexpectedly found a cave in the mountains. It looked deserted, but after nightfall, a glow shone through it, which made the ghosts wary.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wang's eyes lit up with joy. "Can you feel the presence of people?"

The young female ghost shook her head. "I didn't detect any signs of life."

"In other words, it's a historical site." Chen Wang raised an eyebrow.

According to her description, it wasn't particularly deep inside, but rather on the outer edge, in a mountain stream. The terrain in the mountains was treacherous, and cultivators wouldn't go to such dangerous places when entering the mountains.

Chen Wang's combat strength is now much stronger than before, and a thought struck him, "Let's go take a look!"

With his current strength, he could protect himself even if he encountered Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, so Chen Wang didn't have too many concerns.

After thinking about it for a moment, I decided to go and take a look.

"I'll just take a look from the outside, peek around a bit but won't go in. If there's any danger, I'll leave."

Chen Wang made up his mind.

While it's said that there's not much to worry about, a cautious approach is still essential.

Treasures can be found again, but if you lose your life, you lose everything.

Chen Wang acted very cautiously and did not venture deep into the cave. He looked at the cave, which was indeed very well hidden.

If it weren't for the female ghost's reminder, he wouldn't have noticed even if he had come here.

"This is the place. It glows faintly with a rosy light after nightfall. There's probably treasure here," the female ghost said.

"Go in first and take a look, find out what's going on," Chen Wang said.

"..." Female ghost.

Although Chen Wang had won her over, he was not entirely at ease with her.

Throughout history, there have been many instances of betraying one's master.

Although he possessed the female Soul Blood, he could not guarantee that she would sincerely submit.

While her words can be judged as true or false, her heart is difficult to discern.

What if they deliberately lured me here, intending for me to meet a dangerous end so they could regain their freedom?

Therefore, Chen Wang let her go in first and prepared to secretly monitor her using his mental power.

Although the female ghost was somewhat unwilling, her life was in Chen Wang's hands, so she dared not disobey.

Yin Spirit are meant to be used as cannon fodder, and they're perfect for scouting ahead.

Exploring the way on my own would be too risky. This mountain ravine was extremely deep and dark, and it looked like there was no one around.

As the female ghost ventured deeper, Chen Wang focused his spiritual energy on her back and probed further inside.

Unexpectedly, probing inside triggered a restriction.

Whoosh! A Sword Qi pierced through the air, moving like You Long! This female ghost was quite powerful, a Yin Spirit at the Late-Stage Qi Refining, and very condensed.

But when touched by this Sword Qi, his body was instantly shattered, without even a scream! Chen Wang was shocked and looked astonished. "My newly subdued ghost servant was killed just like that?"

He immediately sensed the danger of this place and wanted to withdraw his mental energy.

But then a thought struck him, and he saw the image fed back by his mental energy, noticing a gourd falling to the ground.

Just now, this gourd soared into the air, and a Sword Qi pierced through the sky, but now it fell to the ground, as if it had used up all its strength.

Deep inside the cave abode, a skeleton sat with its back against the wall.

Judging from the bones, this person had suffered a severe blow before his death, with a broken sternum and a fatal blow to the heart! There was nothing else here except a yellowed Talisman Paper.

This Talisman Paper looks extraordinary, but much of its spiritual essence has been lost.

Chen Wang observed it intently for a moment, but couldn't recognize the Talisman Paper.

Apart from that, there was nothing else, no Cultivation Method passed down, or any Storage Artifact or similar items left behind.

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow and saw the image fed back by his spiritual energy. He discovered that the Talisman Paper was emitting a glow, but it only flashed by for a moment.

"So the glow was coming from the Talisman Paper."

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow.

He had never seen Talisman Paper that could emit a glow, not even the Three Mountains Five Peaks Talisman in his own possession.

Chen Wang's breathing suddenly became rapid.

However, given Chen Wang's cautious nature, it's impossible to get him into this place.

"We can try to take this Talisman Paper out first."

Chen Wang had a sudden thought and used his mental power to control the Talisman Paper.

To everyone's surprise, there were no unexpected events from beginning to end.

He took out the Talisman Paper and held it in his hand. He immediately felt the surging spiritual power within Talisman Paper, even more powerful than the Three Mountains and Five Peaks Talisman he already possessed! "The Three Mountains Five Peaks Talisman is already a top-grade talisman, but this talisman... could it be Talisman Treasure?"

Talisman Treasure also have a limited number of uses, but their power is greater than that of top-grade talismans.

Chen Wang's breathing became even more rapid!

This kind of thing is not something a Qi Refining stage cultivator can possess! Once it gets out, the entire Market will probably go crazy! Who knows how many people will fight each other!

"There are such good things in this Desolate Mountain wilderness!"

Chen Wang was overjoyed.

Soon, his gaze fell on the gourd.

This gourd killed the female ghost with a single Sword Qi strike; it was incredibly powerful! "Isn't this the legendary Sword Nurturing Gourd?"

Chen Wang suddenly felt a pang in his heart, and his breathing became rapid!