Long Aoyu put away the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and the two Soul Bones, then walked out of the secret chamber with the Bone Crown in hand.
"Elders, take a look at this."
"A crown?"
Elder Zhao and Elder Wei came over, took the crown, and turned it over several times.
"It should be the bone of some powerful Soul Beast. It looks a little like an avian bone, but there's no telling exactly what Soul Beast it came from."
"This crown is far too ancient. Even if some energy remains in it, there certainly isn't much."
"Exactly..."
After analyzing it at length, Elder Zhao and Elder Wei agreed that the Bone Crown was not worth much. The Heaven Dou Empire had probably placed it in the treasury more for its symbolic significance.
"Then I'll put it away for now and let Master take a look when we get back."
Long Aoyu spoke after hearing them out.
"Mm."
Both elders nodded.
"The sect master has seen much and knows a great deal. Perhaps he can discern this crown's origins."
Afterward, they continued plundering the remaining treasures in the treasury, passing over nothing of value and pocketing everything.
The Heaven Dou Empire held half the continent's territory.
Although it had few Soul Bones, its other resources were far beyond anything the Clear Sky Sect could compare with!
About an incense stick's worth of time later, the Heaven Dou Royal Treasury was completely empty.
Elder Zhao swept his gaze around the empty treasury and nodded in satisfaction. Letting out a long breath, he laughed. "Ah, that felt good."
"Let's go."
Elder Wei gave him a pat.
"A treasury like this is bound to be inspected regularly. It won't be good if we're discovered."
"What's there to fear? Even if we're discovered, what