Preemptively Looting Treasure Distribution Cliff

Time acceleration is enabled within the Qiankun Diagram. One year outside equals ten years inside.

In the first year, he refined the Sky-Opening Merit, stabilizing his cultivation at the peak of the mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

In the third year, he comprehended the ferocious and malevolent laws within the God-Slaying Spear fragments, creating the divine ability [Malevolent Qi Brick]—its attacks carry the effect of soul erosion.

In the fifth year, he fused materials from the Three Clans to reforge the Black Brick. Dragon scales were added for toughness, phoenix feathers for speed, Kirin bones for weight, and God-Slaying Spear fragments to enhance sharpness.

The new Black Brick emerged: entirely black with dark gold patterns, faint phantom images of dragon wings and phoenix feathers shimmering on its sides. Its weight was comparable to a mountain, and with one throw, even a Grand Unity would be dazed!

In the seventh year, he comprehended the Law of Strength and, from the axe handle fragments, grasped the second form—[Gravity Brick], which could manipulate gravity, causing targets to move sluggishly.

In the tenth year, his cultivation broke through to the late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

When he emerged from seclusion, only one year had passed in the outside world.

"I should prepare for the second sermon... But before that, there's something else I need to do."

Lu Chen's gaze shifted westward.

The Treasure Distribution Cliff!

According to the original story, after Hongjun's second sermon, the Treasure Distribution Cliff would open, allowing all cultivators to claim their fortunes.

But Lu Chen knew that the restrictions on the Treasure Distribution Cliff would actually loosen three years before the sermon, allowing for an early infiltration!

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun, I apologize, but your treasures... I'll help you tidy them up first."

He chuckled and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the Chaos.

Three days later, deep within the Chaos.

Following the map on the Jade Slip, Lu Chen found the location of the Treasure Distribution Cliff—a gray stone mountain floating in the Chaos, ten thousand feet high, enveloped by layers of restrictions.

The restrictions exuded the might of a Saint; ordinary Quasi-Saints could not break through them.

But Lu Chen had a way.

He took out the Sky-Opening Merit—this was the purest Pangu power, capable of penetrating all restrictions.

"I'll grind away slowly. Three years should be enough for me to get into the third layer."

He transformed the merit into fine threads and began to infiltrate the restrictions.

This grinding took two years and eleven months.

Finally, one month before the sermon, he broke into the third layer of the Treasure Distribution Cliff!

The scene before him made his breath catch.

The third layer wasn't large, only a hundred feet in area, but the treasures floating within were all top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasures!

To the left: Sea Calming Divine Pearls (twelve), Primordial Golden Bucket, Immortal Slaying Flying Dagger Gourd, Qiankun Ruler...

To the right: Immortal Binding Rope, Wind Fire Wheels, Yin Yang Mirror, Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover...

On the central platform: three treasures were protected by special restrictions—Taiji Diagram (replica), Pangu Banner (replica), Chaos Bell (replica)!

Although they were replicas, they were still top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, with power comparable to 30% of the true items!

"I'm rich... I'm really rich this time!"

Lu Chen swallowed, suppressing his excitement.

He didn't dare touch the three items in the center; those were reserved by Hongjun for his direct disciples. But the others...

"Just one of each, no greed."

He unfurled the Qiankun Diagram and began collecting.

Sea Calming Divine Pearls (to add to his existing twelve, making twenty-four), Primordial Golden Bucket, Immortal Slaying Flying Dagger Gourd...

With each item he collected, he used the Golden Light of Merit to erase any traces and then used materials from the Three Clans to fabricate the illusion that the "original items were still there."

Two hours later, more than half of the third layer had been emptied by him—leaving 30% to mislead the eye.

"Time to leave."

Just as he was about to depart, he suddenly sensed a small compartment behind the central platform.

The compartment had no restrictions and contained only a Jade Slip.

[Treasure Distribution Cliff Item List and Allocation Plan (Draft)]

Lu Chen's eyes lit up, and he quickly checked it.

The Jade Slip detailed the ownership of each treasure: the Taiji Diagram for Lao Tzu, the Pangu Banner for Yuanshi, the Chaos Bell for Taiyi (later obtained by Eastern Emperor Taiyi), the Sea Calming Divine Pearls for Zhao Gongming...

And at the very bottom, there was a line of small text:

[Remaining treasures are for those fated. However, cultivators of the Primordial Era are greedy, so a trial must be set: those who obtain treasures must answer three questions. Those who answer incorrectly will be forbidden entry for ten thousand years.]

"A trial?" Lu Chen raised an eyebrow.

He continued reading and found that at the end of the Jade Slip, "reference answers" to the three questions were attached.

First question: What is the Dao? (Answer: The Great Dao has fifty, Heaven's evolution is forty-nine, leaving one to escape.)

Second question: What is a treasure? (Answer: That which suits my use is a treasure.)

Third Question: What is fate? (Answer: At this very moment, seeing this scroll, is fate.)

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun... are you intentionally leaving a backdoor?" Lu Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Regardless of whether it was or not, this Jade Slip was immensely valuable!

He put away the Jade Slip and prepared to leave.

But just then, Treasure Distribution Cliff suddenly trembled!

A vast divine sense swept over the third level:

"Who is here?"

It was Hongjun's aura!

Lu Chen was so terrified his soul scattered, and he quickly burrowed into the Qiankun Diagram, transforming into dust and attaching himself to a rock.

The divine sense swept back and forth three times, found no abnormalities, and then slowly retreated.

"That was close..." Lu Chen's cold sweat soaked through his back.

He didn't dare to linger any longer. He controlled the Qiankun Diagram and quietly slipped away through the opening he had entered.

Only after leaving Treasure Distribution Cliff for ten thousand miles did he dare to reveal himself.

Looking back, Treasure Distribution Cliff still floated quietly.

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun probably didn't discover anything was missing... After all, I only took one of each, and I even left replicas."

He let out a long sigh and checked his spoils.

Thirty-seven Innate Spiritual Treasures (all of them top-quality), plus his previous accumulation, made him incredibly wealthy now.

"I should head back. There's still a month left until the second sermon begins."

Lu Chen flew towards the Primordial Era.

Along the way, as he passed through a chaotic ruin, he suddenly heard sounds of fighting.

He stealthily approached and saw two cultivators fighting over a treasure.

One was a rogue cultivator at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level, and the other... was actually Jieyin!

What they were fighting over was the phantom image of a Twelve-Petal Golden Lotus—even though it was just a projection, it was still priceless.

"This Golden Lotus has fate with this humble one. Why must fellow Daoist insist?" Jieyin's face was full of bitterness, but his attacks were fierce.

"Nonsense! I found it first!" the rogue cultivator roared.

The two fought fiercely, unable to separate.

Lu Chen hid in the shadows, his eyes darting around.

"Jieyin and Zhunti... the future Saints of the Western Sect are still fighting over treasures now."

He thought for a moment and took out the Black Brick.

"Since I've encountered this, it would be a shame not to strike, to be unworthy of this fate."

He calculated the timing and, just as Jieyin was about to succeed, the Black Brick shot out like a dark light.

"Bang!"

A brick struck the back of Jieyin's head.

Jieyin was caught off guard, his vision went black, and his movements froze.

The rogue cultivator seized the opportunity, snatched the phantom image of the Golden Lotus, and turned to flee.

By the time Jieyin recovered, the Golden Lotus was long gone.

"Who?! Who ambushed this humble one?!" Jieyin's face turned green with anger, and his divine sense swept around frantically.

Lu Chen had long since slipped away, his merits hidden.

"Awesome! I hit a future Saint with a brick!"

He was in a good mood and accelerated his return to the Primordial Era.

A month later, the bell of Purple Heaven Palace rang again.

The second sermon began!

Lu Chen followed the crowd into Purple Heaven Palace, still finding a corner to sit in.

This time, he noticed that the auras of the people on the seven futons in the front row were much stronger than last time.

The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti had all broken through to Quasi-Saint!

Hongyun was also sitting on the seventh futon. His aura was hidden, but Lu Chen could sense that he had also broken through—early stage Quasi-Saint!

"Very good, Senior Hongyun is not dead and has even broken through. The plot has changed," Lu Chen thought with relief.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun appeared and began his sermon.

This time, he spoke of the Dao of Quasi-Sainthood, the method of severing the Three Corpses.

Lu Chen listened attentively while observing secretly.

He noticed that Jieyin kept touching the back of his head, clearly still suffering the after-effects of that brick.

"Pfft..." Lu Chen almost burst out laughing.

The sermon lasted for three hundred years.

At the end, Dao Ancestor Hongjun announced:

"Three thousand years from now, during the third sermon, the positions of Saints will be decided, and spiritual treasures will be distributed. At that time, Treasure Distribution Cliff will open, and those with fate may claim treasures."

The entire place erupted.

Lu Chen lowered his head, a smirk tugging at his lips.

Treasure Distribution Cliff? I already cleared it out ages ago.

Of course, he couldn't say that.

As the crowd dispersed, Hongyun found Lu Chen, "Little friend, shall we leave together?"

"Alright," Lu Chen nodded.

Just as the two were about to leave, Jieyin and Zhunti suddenly blocked their path.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, please wait," Jieyin stared at Hongyun, his gaze deep.

Lu Chen's heart tightened—here it comes, the plot from the original work where Hongyun gives up his seat!

But this time, Hongyun had already broken through to Quasi-Saint, would he still give it up?

"What is it?" Hongyun asked calmly.

Zhunti had a mournful look on his face, "Fellow Daoist, my Western lands are barren, and we have no chance of getting a good seat. Could your cushion... be lent to my senior brother and me? We are willing to exchange it for a great treasure!"

Before Hongyun could speak, Lu Chen suddenly interjected:

"Two seniors, on your heads... there seem to be bricks."

Jieyin and Zhunti froze and instinctively looked up.

"Bang!" "Bang!"

Two muffled thuds landed precisely on the backs of their heads.

Lu Chen put away the bricks, feigning surprise, "Oh my, there really are bricks! Are you two seniors alright?"

Jieyin and Zhunti's vision went black, and they nearly fainted.

Hongyun suppressed a laugh and pulled Lu Chen away quickly.

After flying ten thousand miles out of Purple Heaven Palace, Hongyun burst into laughter, "Little friend, you are truly... too wicked!"

Lu Chen shrugged, "To deal with shameless people, one must use shameless methods."

The two looked at each other and laughed heartily.

As they were laughing, Lu Chen suddenly sensed something and looked towards the depths of Chaos.

There, a faint demonic aura flashed and disappeared.

Luohu's lingering will was still watching him.

"The Primordial Era... is becoming more and more interesting," Lu Chen murmured.

On the way back to the Primordial Era, Lu Chen happened to encounter a severely injured Kunpeng, who was being besieged by Di Jun and Taiyi and had his River Diagram and Luo Book stolen!

Upon seeing Lu Chen, Kunpeng gritted his teeth and offered him an item: [Great Formation of the Stars · Incomplete Diagram]! With only one condition: help him get revenge!

Meanwhile, an urgent message came from Wuzhuang Temple—three Kirin Eggs had suddenly hatched ahead of schedule, and the Kirin that hatched actually carried the memories of a Chaos Demon God?!