Entering the Holy Land Relic to Seek Treasure

"As for the last faction, although some Western Demons did enter the territory a few years ago, they were already found and executed by the state's martial artists. Entering the relic this time poses little threat—it's just a matter of how much we gain. The only things we need to deal with are the creatures inside the relic. If the opponent is too strong, we can simply retreat and search the outer perimeter instead."

"Besides, others might not know your strength, Feng'er, but I do. I won't say you can match a Spirit Condensation Realm expert, but within the Void God Realm, I doubt there's anyone who can stand against you. We might just come away with something good this time."

Hearing Jiang Changtian's thorough analysis, you ponder for a moment and finally decide to go with him to explore the Holy Land Relic. After all, the treasures inside tempt you greatly—if you could obtain a Heaven Grade treasure material, your cultivation progress would leap forward by a large margin.

In Jiang State, Earth Grade treasure materials might still be exchanged or purchased with Sky Flame Gold Coins, but Heaven Grade treasures are already something you can only hope to encounter by chance. No faction would ever think they have too many Heaven Grade treasures, and even if you could acquire one, it would have to be through barter. Right now, the most valuable item you possess is only that High-grade Earth Grade treasure weapon from the Inheritance Secret Realm.

This trip to the Holy Land Relic might just add to your foundation. Such an opportunity is truly rare—it would be hard to come by again next time.

Afterward, you and Jiang Changtian leave the Snow Mountain Sect's grounds and fly toward the location you sensed earlier. On the way, you detect several factions, including the familiar Yicheng City Lord, the Liu Family Ancestor, and the Min Family Ancestor, but most are Great Powers from other places you've never crossed paths with before.

When you sense their auras, they sense yours as well, but they don't try to stop you. The Liu Family Ancestor, who knows you, darkens at the face when he detects you—he can clearly feel that you've grown stronger again.

In less than a hundred years, you've advanced once more. Such a cultivation speed sends a chill through Liu Yuanjin. But there's nothing he can do about it—bound by the Martial Oath, he can no longer attack you, and even if he could, he's no match for you. Whether you grow stronger or not, he still can't beat you, so the situation hasn't really changed for him.

With that thought, Liu Yuanjin feels some relief. At least there's no deep blood feud between you, so he doesn't have to worry about you wiping out the Liu Family once you've fully grown.

The Min Family Ancestor, on the other hand, is different. Last time, they actively tried to seize your Copper Ore Vein, which already counts as a considerable grudge. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and they sent an apology afterward. But back then, the Min Family didn't really take you seriously—they figured they'd just avoid competing for similar resources in the future, and you wouldn't go to Pingcheng to take over theirs, since the Min Family and the Liu Family operate in different competitive arenas.

Now, however, with your astonishing progress, you might actually break through to the Spirit Condensation Realm. Even if they stay in Pingcheng, they won't feel safe. So, on the way to the relic, the two Min Family Ancestors keep mulling over countermeasures.

You're unaware of the Liu and Min families' attention on you, but even if you knew, you wouldn't care. Enemies who fall at your hands are never considered rivals—you give them time to catch up, and all they'll ever see is your back.

Three days later, you arrive at the outskirts of the Holy Land Relic. The area is already packed with people, but a path leading to the relic remains open. Only those with strength at the Void God Realm or above dare to approach—no one blocks their way. Among the crowd are guards from various City Lord's Mansions, retainers from Renowned Families, and friends and relatives of independent cultivators.

These people are here to wait for their companions to emerge from the relic with treasures, then escort them away safely.

You and Jiang Changtian barely glance at them before heading toward the relic's teleportation array. Many others are still rushing over.

Soon, because you entered together, you and Jiang Changtian are teleported to the same spot inside the relic—a lakeside. Jiang Changtian quickly pulls out a map, hoping to find a location that matches the surroundings. The ruins marked on the map are too old to perfectly align with the current terrain, but you can roughly identify some similarities.

You soon confirm that this lake is located in the relic's outer area, where the danger is low. This lake was once the Shuiyue Lake of the Holy Land's cave heaven. The Demonic Beasts in the lake aren't strong—none at the Heavenly Origin Realm—and according to records, this species only reaches Earth Origin Realm at adulthood. They're numerous but pose little threat to you.

The lake may contain a type of pearl treasure called the Shuiyue Treasure Pearl, which has a chance of becoming an Earth Grade treasure material and can be used to forge Earth Grade treasure weapons. This pearl is formed by the entire species refining it day and night with their essence.

This Demonic Beast species spends all their energy nurturing the pearl. After a thousand years of nurturing, the pearl turns a light cyan, becoming a Profound Grade High Rank treasure material. After five thousand years, it deepens to a rich cyan, reaching Earth Grade Low-Rank—usable for forging Earth Grade Low-Rank weapons, adding a water-control effect, or serving as material for inscribing Water Attribute runes.

If nurtured for over fifty thousand years, the pearl transforms into a Deep Blue color. A Deep Blue Shuiyue Treasure Pearl possesses Earth Grade High-Rank spiritual power, making it a rare and precious treasure.

Without delay, you and Jiang Changtian dive into the lake to investigate the deeper waters, checking if anyone else has already taken the pearl.

Fortunately, you entered the relic early enough—no one has claimed it yet. Seeing the pearl's deep cyan color, already at Earth Grade Low-Rank, you and Jiang Changtian rejoice. You quickly clear out the lake's Demonic Beasts without killing them, take the pearl, and leave.

Afterward, you plan to head straight for the next treasure site, aiming to gather as many treasures as possible before the relic closes.

Thirteen days later, you and Jiang Changtian emerge from the relic. Jiang Changtian is badly injured, but the grin on his face is impossible to hide.

This relic expedition has yielded enormous gains. Once outside, you don't dare linger and immediately set off back to the Snow Mountain Sect. Your hasty departure doesn't raise any suspicion—almost everyone leaving the relic acts the same way, rushing off. Fortunately, you're deep within Jiang State's territory, so there's little risk of bandits trying to rob you.