After leaving Phoenix Perch Mountain, the Calabash Kids continued flying northwest.
Ferocious beasts had once occupied the north, so they might very well encounter some if they went in that direction.
Sure enough, their luck was good, and they really did run into one along the way. However, it was only at the Golden Immortal level, and Third Baby dealt with it alone.
Moreover, they came across several decent treasures along the way.
At times, other living beings tried to snatch them away. But after fierce battles, the Calabash Kids always managed to claim the treasures for themselves.
By now, every Calabash Kid possessed at least one High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure.
What Xiao Teng cared about more were Supreme-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures. Yet such treasures were exceedingly rare, things one could only encounter by chance.
"Brothers, I saw a treasure on that mountain over there. It looks like it's at least a high-grade spirit treasure." Er Wa's eyes suddenly lit up as he shouted.
A flash of spirit-treasure radiance had appeared on the mountain. Although Er Wa had not seen clearly what it was, he was certain there was a treasure there.
"Really? Then let's hurry over and take it!"
The moment Third Baby heard this, he rubbed his hands together, eager to act at once.
At the thought of a treasure waiting ahead, he could not suppress his excitement.
The other Calabash Kids immediately changed direction and sped toward the mountain range together.
Yet the mountain range looked close at hand while actually being far beyond reach. They flew without rest for a full hundred years before finally arriving at their destination.
"What mountain is this?" Wu Wa asked as he looked around.
"This seems to be Mount Kongtong," Da Wa said.
The moment Xiao Teng heard the words "Mount Kongtong," he perked up.
Could this be where the Human Race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, was located?
After entering Mount Kongtong, the Calabash Kids searched carefully everywhere. Yet after searching for a long time, they did not even find a trace of the treasure.
"Second Brother, is there really a treasure here?" Si Wa's gaze held a hint of doubt.
He began to wonder. They had searched all this way without finding anything. Could Er Wa really have seen it wrong?
Er Wa grew somewhat anxious as well. He scratched his head, looking utterly puzzled. "I clearly saw the glow of a treasure over here. Why has it disappeared?"
"Let's keep looking. It may be hidden somewhere concealed," Da Wa said in a deep voice.
They all knew how sharp Er Wa's eyesight was. It was unlikely that he had made a mistake.
Thus, the Calabash Kids split into two groups and turned Mount Kongtong upside down. Although they did find several decent treasures, none of them came close to the one Er Wa had described.
"Forget it. We've already obtained so many treasures. Maybe Er Wa accidentally saw it wrong. We should leave first," Da Wa said.
"No, I couldn't have seen it wrong." Er Wa's face reddened as he firmly retorted.
Though he had not seen it clearly, he believed his eyes would never deceive him. That treasure had to be somewhere within this mountain.
"But there's nothing here!" Third Baby stomped his foot impatiently.
"Perhaps that treasure has been concealed by some special restriction or formation." Seeing that the Calabash Kids were about to start arguing, Xiao Teng hurriedly spoke up.
"Concealed? But we've already searched everywhere. Even if it were hidden, we should have been able to find it with our abilities." Third Baby still did not quite believe it.
"No. That treasure isn't ordinary. It won't be so easy to find."
Xiao Teng pondered, The Human Race has not even appeared yet. Logically speaking, the Kongtong Seal should not exist either. Could it have already begun taking shape?
He knew full well how important the Kongtong Seal was to the Human Race. Also known as the Human Sovereign Seal, it belonged to the Human Sovereign and could be considered a symbol of the Human Dao.
It would be far too regrettable to miss out on such a treasure.
After weighing the matter repeatedly, Xiao Teng finally made up his mind and said to the Calabash Kids, "For now, settle down on Mount Kongtong and turn this place into your own Dao sanctuary. Cultivate while searching for the treasure's whereabouts."
Once the Shaman-Demon Tribulation began, Mount Buzhou would become the battlefield of the Shaman and Demon races, making it unsuitable for them to continue living there.
And after the Shaman-Demon Tribulation ended, Mount Buzhou would collapse. He and the Calabash Kids should find a new place for their Dao sanctuary.
Since the Kongtong Seal might appear on Mount Kongtong, they might as well choose Mount Kongtong as their Dao sanctuary.
"Alright, Father."
After receiving Xiao Teng's orders, the Calabash Kids enthusiastically began work on Mount Kongtong.
With something to do, they no longer had the mind to argue and poured all their energy into construction.
They discussed building a magnificent palace to serve as their Dao sanctuary on Mount Kongtong.
Xiao Teng felt that whether the palace was magnificent was unimportant. It had to be sturdy and could not shatter after a single blow.
Taking Xiao Teng's advice to heart, the Calabash Kids began constructing the palace.
They found a vein of extremely hard ore within Mount Kongtong.
The task of refining the ore naturally fell to Si Wa and Wu Wa.
Si Wa drew a deep breath and spewed blazing flames from his mouth. The fire was incomparably fierce, instantly enveloping the ore and refining it until it glowed red and softened.
Meanwhile, Wu Wa skillfully controlled streams of water nearby. The water precisely poured over the ore with a sizzling sound. Through the alternating heat and cold, the impurities were gradually removed, and the material became ever purer.
The two worked together seamlessly, one wielding water and the other fire. Their refining speed was astonishingly fast.
As for the forging, that was entrusted to Da Wa and Third Baby.
Da Wa grinned and grabbed Third Baby with both hands, raising him high like an enormous hammer.
With every swing of Da Wa's arms, Third Baby smashed heavily into the roughly formed building materials. Boom, boom, boom—the sounds echoed through the valley as sparks flew everywhere.
They had to forge the sturdiest materials possible. Only then could the palace withstand the test of time.
Er Wa carefully observed the overall construction from the side. Not even the slightest flaw could escape his eyes. Whenever he spotted an uneven area or an unreasonable structure, he immediately pointed it out and had his brothers correct it in time.
The Calabash Kids each performed their duties, working together in perfect harmony.
However, building a palace was no easy task.
On Mount Kongtong, they cultivated diligently to improve their strength while also forging the palace with all their might.
As the sun rose and moon set, as the tides ebbed and flowed, an entire yuanhui passed before the palace was finally completed.
Through Da Wa's vision, Xiao Teng looked upon the palace, his heart filled with shock and joy.
The palace was grand and imposing, with every carving exquisitely detailed.
Made from so many precious materials and carefully refined and forged, the palace itself had become a High-Grade Acquired Spirit Treasure.
"Not bad, very good. From today onward, this palace shall be called Gourd Palace," Xiao Teng said with satisfaction.
At the same time that Gourd Palace was completed, something also happened on Xiao Teng's side.
Liu Wa was about to take form as well.
After absorbing a vast amount of spiritual energy, the sixth calabash slowly rose into the air, radiating a gentle glow.
In an instant, the calabash gently cracked open, yet there was no sign of Liu Wa.
Just as Xiao Teng was wondering about this, he suddenly felt an itch on his body, as though a small hand were lightly tickling him.
His heart stirred, and he immediately guessed that Liu Wa was being mischievous.
"Sixth, stop playing around and come out at once," Xiao Teng said with feigned sternness.
Hearing Xiao Teng's words, Liu Wa giggled and obediently revealed himself.
"Father." Liu Wa's adorable little face overflowed with an innocent smile as he happily circled Xiao Teng several times.
His heart was full of longing for the outside world. Now, he could finally roam the Primordial World and gain experience alongside his other brothers.
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