Within the estate.
Clear and turbid streams murmured, black and white waters winding slowly around the central courtyard. Its walls were pristine white, its tiles blue glass, lending it an air of refined nobility.
A dark stone veined with colorful patterns stood before the courtyard, some three feet tall. Ancient characters carved upon it read [Gazing at Rosy Clouds]. A profound Kan Water formation protected it, barring outsiders from entering.
Cracks covered the colorful stone, and rosy radiance billowed from it. Now and then, several fragments flew out with the light, drawing cultivators into fierce contests. This was a remarkably rare rosy-radiance spirit treasure with a multitude of uses.
Beyond the streams, blades and swords mingled with water and fire, killing intent running thick. Cultivators fighting over the radiant stones could be seen everywhere.
Liu Xingfang arrived and concealed himself, occasionally delivering a sword strike. His fierce Sword Radiance struck fear into the cultivators, keeping them from approaching as he made his way along the stream.
Looking closely, he spotted Zhao Xia of the Azure Splendor Sect under siege. A radiant stone the size of a human head hung at his waist, secured with a golden rope. Its brilliant colors marked it as something extraordinary.
Many Purple Mansion Spirit Treasures possessed volatile properties. Without first processing them, Foundation Establishment cultivators could hardly store them in Mustard Seed Objects. This radiant stone evidently belonged to that category.
The [Grave Yang Evil Soil] Liu Xingfang had just obtained was much the same. He had been forced to suppress it with altar thunder and store it in the Thunder Pool, keeping it hidden from view.
Beset on all sides, Tiger Fool glared with eyes round as bronze bells. Standing upon a stone bridge beside the stream, he roared like thunder, sending a crowd