In the small mountain village, inside a secret chamber deep within the mountain behind it.
Ding! First check-in since the host became a deity triggered. Distributing reward-
A familiar mechanical voice sounded in Akes's mind, bringing him to a halt.
Reward: supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure (equivalent to a Sovereign Artifact) Coffin Glazed Lamp. Coffin Glazed Lamp: one of the primordial four great spirit lamps, forged from chaos glazed gold mixed with netherworld cold jade. Its wick burns with netherworld ghostfire, which does not burn flesh but destroys the primordial spirit alone. It can illuminate reincarnation, dispel illusions and reveal truth, stabilize the primordial spirit, and defend against soul attacks-
A flood of information poured into Akes's mind. Even with his steady temperament, he could not help drawing a sharp breath.
A supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure!
What did that mean? According to the information pouring into his mind, innate spiritual treasures were treasures born alongside the world at the dawn of creation, each possessing immense power. As one of the primordial four great spirit lamps, the Coffin Glazed Lamp was among the finest of them all.
"Destroys the primordial spirit alone..." Shock flashed through Akes's eyes. "It doesn't burn flesh, but targets the soul specifically?"
That was terrifying.
On the Yulan Continent, soul attacks and soul defenses had always been the hardest disciplines to master. The Evil Eye King's Soul Freeze had left Linley utterly helpless.
If I had a treasure that specifically targeted the soul...
"Come forth."
At a thought from Akes, an ancient-looking lamp appeared out of thin air before him, hovering and slowly rotating.
The lamp stood about nine inches tall, its entire body made from a crystalline, translucent glazed jade. Its base took the shape of an elevated lotus pedestal, every petal carved