Plucking the Heavenly Dao Bald, Primordial Prison Pagoda Spirit, Master Pagoda

At the same time.

In an unnamed space within the Mystic Realm.

This was an ocean of artifact spirits.

All across the mountains and plains were artifact spirits of every kind of treasure.

Anyone from the cultivation world would go mad upon seeing them.

Because this place contained countless top-tier treasures.

Even the lowest-quality ones were Top-grade Dao Artifacts.

In the cultivation world, treasures were generally divided into four grades: spirit artifacts, Dao artifacts, acquired spirit treasures, and innate spirit treasures.

Each grade was further divided into four minor ranks: low, middle, high, and top.

Top-grade Dao Artifacts were generally only worthy of being wielded by experts above the Nascent Soul realm.

Yet here, they were merely the most worthless items.

"Buzz—"

At that moment, the unknown space suddenly trembled as a decree descended.

At the same time, countless artifact spirits turned their heads and gazed enviously at the spirit of a Dao sword.

"It's the Nine Heavens Scarlet Fire Sword. Lord Heavenly Dao chose him. How enviable—he can finally leave."

"Sigh, who knows when we'll be chosen? I miss the colorful world outside so much."

"The human race in the cultivation world is just too useless. After all these years, there's only been one Eternal Extreme Realm."

"Exactly, exactly..."

Countless artifact spirits discussed among themselves.

They were all treasures that the Heavenly Dao of the Mystic Realm had automatically collected over the ages.

They had been stored within this space.

Only when someone in the cultivation world triggered a reward from the Heavenly Dao

could these treasures see the light of day again.

At this moment, the object of everyone's envy, the artifact spirit of the Nine Heavens Scarlet Fire Sword, stepped forward.

He was a three-inch-tall little man in fiery red robes, with the face of an infant. Let's call him Little Fire.

Little Fire first cupped his hands toward the decree in the air. Then he turned toward the countless artifact spirits filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, his face reluctant as he waved and said,

"Brothers, I'm leaving. I'll miss you all."

"Since Brother Fire will miss us so much, why not just stay?"

Little Fire: "..."

Little Fire shook his head. Having accompanied them for so many years, he had long known what his old brothers were like. He did not get angry and turned to leave.

But at that very moment, an unexpected change occurred!

From among the many treasures, an artifact spirit suddenly flew out from an inconspicuous little pagoda.

The artifact spirit was incredibly fast. With a flying kick, he sent the stunned Little Fire flying.

"Get lost! You dare steal this lord's spot?"

"Gasp—it's Master Pagoda."

"Master Pagoda actually came out and even kicked Brother Fire away. Could it be that the person who triggered the Heavenly Dao's reward this time is the master Master Pagoda has been waiting for?"

Countless artifact spirits were shocked and began discussing it animatedly.

"Wuwuwu... Master Pagoda, I was wrong."

Little Fire was utterly aggrieved. Sitting on the ground, he silently wiped away his tears.

The one the artifact spirits called Master Pagoda was a three-inch-tall little man in azure robes with delicate features.

Let's call him Master Pagoda...

Master Pagoda crossed his arms, raised his head high, and looked down arrogantly upon the artifact spirits as he said smugly,

"This lord is leaving, but it would be impolite to meet my master empty-handed,

so this lord has decided to take you all to meet him."

"In a moment, this lord will hold back the Heavenly Dao for a few breaths. Make the most of the time and get out. As many as can escape, escape. Those who can't... that's your fate."

The air fell silent for a moment.

Then, all the artifact spirits erupted into earth-shaking cheers!

"Master Pagoda is freaking awesome!"

"Master Pagoda, I love you! Wuwuwu!"

"We can finally get out! Hahaha!"

"It's been 1.2 million years! Do you know how I spent those 1.2 million years?!"

"Damn Heavenly Dao, with Master Pagoda here, what the hell are you?"

Countless artifact spirits wept tears of joy.

Watching this scene, Master Pagoda was moved as well and could not help shedding two tears.

Once upon a time, he too had been kept in a dark space for countless years.

It never saw the light of day, and its environment had been far worse than this one.

Moreover, he had often been bullied there and could only be considered a lackey.

It was not until a month ago that he had been released.

Thinking of this, Master Pagoda suddenly shuddered and muttered,

"Lord Heavenly Emperor, Little Tower didn't cheat. The rewards of this world are random, so it's perfectly reasonable for Little Tower to be rewarded to my master, right?"

"Mm! It's definitely reasonable! It has to be reasonable!"

After comforting himself, Master Pagoda grinned. "My dear master, Little Tower is coming~"

In an instant, the entire space shook violently.

A heaven-shaking divine light shot out from the little pagoda.

It spread through the spatial passage that had originally been opened for the Nine Heavens Scarlet Fire Sword.

In that instant, countless artifact spirits witnessed the scene and let out earth-shaking roars.

"For freedom! Brothers, charge!"

Countless treasures soared into the sky, transforming into a River of Magic Treasures as they surged madly toward the narrow spatial passage.

"Hey, hey, hey! Brothers, stop pushing! I can't get out!"

"Southern Bright Leaving Fire Sword, damn you! You were the one who knocked out my teeth back then, and you still dare push me now!"

"Imperial Dragon Cauldron, get the hell away from me! You're too fat!"

"..."

Several breaths passed in an instant.

In the end, under the Heavenly Dao's extreme fury, the spatial passage slammed shut.

Master Pagoda did not forcefully resist it either.

Even so, several hundred treasures escaped.

Eastern Continent.

At this moment, countless people stared blankly at the heavens.

They felt as though their worldview had collapsed.

In the past, those who broke through the extreme realm would at most receive a single treasure. Its grade was uncertain and entirely random.

But what the hell was that River of Magic Treasures in the sky?!

With just one glance, there had to be at least several hundred treasures!

Holy shit!

This was absurd!

Absurd beyond all reason!

Everyone was dumbfounded. Everyone in the Heavenly Dao Sacred Land was dumbfounded too.

Including True Man Qingwei.

He did not even notice when he tore out a handful of his beard.

As for Jun Wangyou, he had been in a daze from beginning to end, unable to understand what had happened.

Yet the next moment, he saw that River of Magic Treasures in the sky flying toward him.

Its momentum was fierce, like meteors crashing into the earth.

There was no sign of it slowing down at all.

"Mother of god, don't come over here!"

Jun Wangyou jumped in fright and turned to run.

Anyone who did not run would be an idiot.

But Jun Wangyou discovered that no matter how he ran,

the River of Magic Treasures kept chasing after him like an annoying little tail.

At the same time, lines of text continuously flashed before his eyes.

[Master Pagoda has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 7 stars]

[Master Pagoda's favorability toward you has decreased. Current favorability: 6 stars]

[Master Pagoda's favorability toward you has increased. Current favorability: 6.5 stars]

"Who is this Master Pagoda? His favorability keeps rising and falling. Is he sick or something?"

Jun Wangyou grumbled inwardly.

But he did not know that not far behind him, Master Pagoda wore the expression of an obsessed fan.

"My dear master, stop running. Little Tower is coming, hehe."

"Master, why are you running? I'm not a ghost. This master is a little timid."

"Oh? I'm about to catch up. Master, you can't escape from my palm, hehe."

Just as Master Pagoda expected, Jun Wangyou was caught the next second.

The River of Magic Treasures directly surrounded Jun Wangyou.

Several hundred artifact spirits all revealed themselves, like a gang of underlings.

Among them, Master Pagoda, looking like their boss, strode out with both hands in his pockets.

Jun Wangyou trembled in fear, desperately calling for his master in his heart.

At the same time, he cursed True Man Qingwei for being useless at a critical moment. Your disciple was about to die, yet you still weren't coming out to save him.

But the next moment, Jun Wangyou was stunned.

Master Pagoda pulled his hands out of his pockets and dropped to his knees in one swift motion.

The movement was decisive and clean.

Master Pagoda looked at Jun Wangyou and solemnly said, "Tata, artifact spirit of the Primordial Prison Pagoda, greets Master."

Jun Wangyou was instantly dumbfounded.

"Mas... Master?"