The Lure of Treasure

### Chapter 27: The Lure of Treasure Once the five Divine Artifacts had taken their places around the Spiritual Power Fountain, the Core Area of the Ruins trembled violently, and the sense that the Sealing Ritual was about to begin grew ever stronger. Yet at this crucial moment, the lure of the mountains of treasure around them began sowing seeds of greed in some hearts like a demon's whispers. A member of the Silver Armor Family began to look dazed, his gaze fixed on a Treasure Chest nearby, studded with countless gems. The gems radiated a dazzling array of colors, each ray of light like a little hand gently tugging at his reason. "These treasures... if I could have them..." he muttered, his feet carrying him toward the Treasure Chest without his realizing it. "What are you doing?" Another companion noticed his strange behavior and shouted at him to stop. But the member bewitched by the treasure turned a deaf ear, reaching out to open the Treasure Chest. The instant his hand touched it, a powerful blast of spiritual power erupted from the chest. The blast sent him flying, and he slammed into the ground, blood streaming from his mouth. "Hmph. Foolish," Mu Chen said with a frown. He knew full well that these treasures had all been placed under various dangerous restrictions; touching them rashly would only invite disaster. "Everyone, don't let these things bewitch you. Our goal is to Seal the Evil Power and protect the Spirit Road World." Yet not everyone could resist the temptation. As time passed, several more people began to waver. One of them stared at the ancient, magnificent suits of Spiritual Power Battle Armor, a feverish gleam in his eyes. "This armor... it must possess extraordinary power. If I put it on, I