As they emerged from the Essence-Tempering Hall, the formation sensed them, and the palaces and towers shifted, transforming rapidly.
Xu Xuan looked at the Dharma Sword in his hand. Its blade was snowy white, wreathed in pale moonlight and soft, limpid radiance. Upon it were scenes of the moon laurel, the Toad Palace, and celestial maidens ascending. When he gripped the sword and joined his mind to it, he felt a pure, profound aura of greater yin.
Several ancient characters were engraved on the blade: [Pure Essence]. Presumably, that was its name. This Dharma Sword was probably worth even more than the [Universalizing Thunderfire Pearl], and its killing power was immense.
Xu Yi followed behind Xu Xuan. She had more or less sided with this Dragon Prince earlier, and now she looked curiously at [Pure Essence].
Xu Xuan put away the sword, looked at her, and asked quietly:
"Fellow Daoist Xu Yi, what artifacts did you take?"
She showed no intention of concealing anything. Turning her hand over, she produced two artifacts. Neither was an ancient artifact, and they were somewhat inferior; only the materials used to forge them were rare. Xu Yi said softly:
"I entered several towers. There were plenty of ancient artifacts inside, but I couldn't take them, so I had to settle for the next best thing and choose ones made from rare materials, to melt down and reforge later."
"After I took two, the Tremor-Calamity Token reacted, and I couldn't take anything else here. There must be a limit on what we can take."
Xu Xuan's heart sank slightly. He had already obtained a greater yin Dharma Sword. Sinking his awareness into the Tremor-Calamity Token, he sensed it briefly. Based on his earlier performance, he could take two ancient artifacts in total. He had one