Strange Treasure on Mount Kongtong, Building a Daoist Sanctuary

After leaving Phoenix Perch Mountain, the Calabash Kids continued flying northwest.

Ferocious beasts had previously occupied the north, so traveling in this direction meant they would very likely encounter some.

Sure enough, their luck was good, and they came across one along the way. However, it was only at the Golden Immortal level, and Third Baby dealt with it alone.

Moreover, they found several rather fine treasures along the way.

At times, they encountered other living beings trying to seize them. Yet after fierce battles, they 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. Such treasures were simply too rare—something one could encounter only by chance, never seek by desire.

"Brothers, I saw a treasure on that mountain over there, and it looks like it is at least a High-Grade Spirit Treasure." Er Wa's eyes suddenly lit up as he shouted.

A flash of spirit-treasure radiance had passed over 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 fists together, impatient to act at once.

The mere thought of a treasure lying ahead made it impossible for him to suppress his excitement.

The other Calabash Kids immediately changed direction and raced together toward the mountain range.

Yet the mountain range looked close at hand while actually lying at the ends of the earth. They flew without pause for a full hundred years before finally reaching their destination.

"What mountain is this?" Wu Wa asked, looking around.

"This seems to be Mount Kongtong," Da Wa said.

The moment Xiao Teng heard the words "Mount Kongtong," his spirits rose.

Could Mount Kongtong be the place where the human race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, was located?

After entering Mount Kongtong, the Calabash Kids searched carefully in every direction. Yet after looking for a long time, they did not even catch a glimpse of the treasure.

"Second Brother, is there really a treasure here?" Si Wa's eyes held a trace of doubt.

He began to mutter inwardly. They had searched all this way and found nothing—could Er Wa really have seen it wrong?

Er Wa was growing anxious as well. Scratching his head, he said with a baffled expression, "I clearly saw the light of a treasure over here. How did it disappear?"

"Let's keep looking. Maybe it is hidden somewhere secluded," Da Wa said gravely.

They all knew how sharp Er Wa's eyesight was. It was unlikely that he had mistaken it.

Thus, the Calabash Kids split into two groups and turned Mount Kongtong upside down. Although they did find several decent treasures, they were all far inferior to the one Er Wa had described.

"Forget it. We have already obtained so many treasures. Maybe Er Wa accidentally saw wrong. Let's leave first," Da Wa said.

"No, I couldn't possibly have seen wrong." Er Wa's face flushed red as he refuted him firmly.

Though he had not seen it clearly, he believed his eyes would never deceive him. That treasure had to be somewhere in a corner of this mountain.

"But there's nothing here!" Third Baby stamped his foot impatiently.

"That treasure may be concealed by some special restriction or formation." Seeing that the Calabash Kids were about to quarrel, Xiao Teng hurriedly spoke up.

"Hidden? But we have already searched everywhere. Even if it were hidden, with our abilities, we should still be able to find it." Third Baby remained unconvinced.

"No, that treasure is no ordinary thing. It won't be so easy to find."

Xiao Teng pondered. The human race has not even appeared yet. By all rights, the Kongtong Seal should not exist either. Could it have already been conceived?

He knew full well how important the Kongtong Seal was to the human race. The Kongtong Seal, also known as the Human Sovereign Seal, belonged to the Human Sovereign and could be considered a symbol of the Human Dao.

Missing out on such a treasure would be far too regrettable.

After weighing the matter over and over, Xiao Teng finally made up his mind and said to the Calabash Kids, "From now on, settle down on Mount Kongtong and turn this place into your own Daoist sanctuary. Cultivate while searching for the treasure's whereabouts."

Once the Shaman-Demon Tribulation began, Mount Buzhou would become the battlefield for the great war between the Shaman and Demon races, making it unsuitable for continued residence.

And after the Shaman-Demon Tribulation ended, Mount Buzhou would collapse. He and the Calabash Kids should find a new place for their Daoist sanctuary.

Since the Kongtong Seal might appear on Mount Kongtong, they might as well choose Mount Kongtong as their Daoist sanctuary.

"Alright, Daddy."

After receiving Xiao Teng's instructions, the Calabash Kids enthusiastically began work on Mount Kongtong.

Now that they had something to do, the Calabash Kids no longer had the mind to argue and poured all their strength into construction.

They discussed building a grand palace to serve as their Daoist sanctuary on Mount Kongtong.

Xiao Teng felt that whether the palace was grand or not did not matter. It had to be sturdy enough that it would not shatter at the first blow.

After taking in Xiao Teng's suggestion, the Calabash Kids began constructing the palace.

On Mount Kongtong, they found a mineral vein filled with exceptionally hard ores.

The task of refining the ores naturally fell to Si Wa and Wu Wa.

Si Wa drew a deep breath and breathed out roaring flames. The fire was incomparably scorching, instantly enveloping the ore and refining it until it glowed red and softened.

Meanwhile, Wu Wa skillfully controlled a stream of water at the side. The water splashed precisely onto the ore with hissing sounds. As heat and cold alternated, the impurities within the ore were gradually removed, and its quality became increasingly pure.

The two worked together seamlessly, one water and one fire, each bringing out the other's brilliance. Their refining speed was astonishingly fast.

As for the forging, that was left to Da Wa and Third Baby.

Da Wa grinned, grabbed Third Baby with both hands, and raised him high overhead like an enormous hammer.

Every time Da Wa swung, Third Baby smashed heavily into the half-formed building materials. Bang! Bang! Bang! The sounds echoed through the valley as sparks flew in all directions.

They had to forge the sturdiest materials possible. Only then could the palace withstand the trials of time.

Er Wa carefully observed the overall construction from the side. Not even the slightest flaw could escape his eyes. Whenever he spotted unevenness or an unreasonable structure, he immediately pointed it out and had his brothers correct it in time.

The Calabash Kids each performed their own duties, working together in perfect harmony.

Yet building a palace was easier said than done.

On Mount Kongtong, they cultivated diligently to strengthen themselves while also forging the palace with all their might.

The sun rose and the moon set, tides ebbed and flowed. It took an entire yuanhui before the palace was finally completed.

Through Da Wa's vision, Xiao Teng gazed at the palace, his heart filled with shock and joy.

The palace was magnificent and imposing, while every carving upon it was exquisitely detailed.

With so many precious materials used, then carefully refined and forged, the palace itself could already be considered 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 the Gourd Palace was completed, something happened on Xiao Teng's side as well.

Liu Wa was about to take form.

After absorbing a great amount of spiritual energy, the sixth calabash slowly flew into the air, soft light radiating from its entire body.

In the blink of an eye, the calabash gently split open, yet there was no sign of Liu Wa.

Just as Xiao Teng was puzzled, 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 making mischief.

"Sixth, stop playing around and come out at once," Xiao Teng said with feigned sternness.

Upon hearing Xiao Teng's words, Liu Wa giggled and obediently revealed himself.

"Daddy." Liu Wa's adorable little face was brimming with innocent delight as he happily circled Xiao Teng several times.

His heart was filled with longing for the world outside. Now, he could finally venture through the Primordial World and gain experience alongside his elder brothers.