A sharp sword light flashed, and Su Yu's posture was incredibly graceful. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he was incomparably handsome, captivating many female cultivators outside the stone garden. Their beautiful eyes shone with starlight as they were completely smitten.
Ruyu -like stone skin flying away, the Divine Moon Stone was broken open.
Suddenly, a divine ray shot upwards, illuminating the entire island and making the pale blue lake sparkle. The stone garden shone brightly, and a sacred aura soared into the sky, making everyone's pores open and feel completely relaxed, as if they were enveloped by Immortal Spirit.
"What's this?"
"A divine artifact has been unearthed!"
At this moment, the island was in an uproar. Everyone was in a frenzy, unable to remain calm. This thing was too amazing. If a wisp of divine light shining through the crack in the stone was already so extraordinary, one could only imagine that it must be an extremely rare treasure.
Su Yu remained calm and continued to cut away the stone skin. Three breaths later, a stone ball the size of a human head was cut out, and beams of divine light shot out from the gaps. The thin layer of stone skin could no longer block the divine light contained within.
The stone ball remained suspended in mid-air, without sinking at all.
Su Yu unleashed a beam of purple light, shattering the outer layer of the stone sphere without damaging the internal Divine Source.
The Divine Source, the size of a human head, radiated the most primal essence of heaven and earth, making it incredibly beautiful. The entire island shone brilliantly, and even the blue lake water sparkled with light.
With a flick of his sleeve, Su Yu retrieved the dazzling Divine Source and stored it within his sleeve.
Compared to the finger-sized Divine Source that Su Yu cut out last time, this Divine Source is a treasure beyond compare. Even the older generation is excited. Such a divine object is extremely rare in the world, and all the holy lands are eager for it.
"At the most conservative estimate, its value is definitely over 500,000 jin!"
When Ji Tianyao revealed such a value, everyone gasped in astonishment. This was Divine Source; a piece the size of a human head was equivalent to a mountain of ordinary Pure Source!
Seeing the Divine Source disappear, everyone was somewhat disappointed. The essence emitted by the Divine Source had made everyone present feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. Some of the elderly even had their Wheel of Life tremble slightly, yearning for the essence of the origin of heaven and earth.
"As expected of Heavenly Master Cao, he unleashed such a large piece of Divine Source with just one move!"
"The successor of Source Heavenly Master is naturally extraordinary!"
" Divine Source worth 500,000 jin of Pure Source —that's truly an eye-opener!"
The group began to discuss in perfect unison, making no mention of Immortal Exquisite from before, and instead praising Su Yu's superb Source Arts.
Chapter 200 An Miaoyi
Such a powerful Divine Source has not appeared in the Holy City for many years; Cao Yusheng has set another record.
A flash of dark light appeared in Su Yu's sleeve as he stored the Divine Source into the Devouring Heaven Demon Jar. He then looked at Tuoba Mao and said calmly, " Dao Self of Source Arts and have not mastered it. How can I compare to you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. To claim that his Source Arts was inadequate after cutting out so many rare treasures was truly unethical of Heavenly Master Cao to be so sarcastic.
"You..."
Provoked by Su Yu's words, Tuoba Mao's face darkened, and he flung his sleeves, ready to argue.
He wouldn't care if it was a junior mocking him, but Cao Yusheng was of similar status to him, and even slightly superior. There were also many Immortal Second Realm Mighty Figure around him, which made him lose face and lose face.
He is the pillar of the Tuoba Family Clan, and his reputation is the dignity of the Tuoba Family!
As a family specializing in Source Arts, dignity is everything!
Tuoba Mao was about to retort when he noticed that Ji Tianyao's gaze was as still as a stagnant pool. So he suppressed his anger and said, "This old man only wishes to see the Source Heaven Book and understand the Great Dao of Origin Source Arts. I have no intention of making enemies with you. Fellow Daoist Cao, don't push your luck."
Su Yu coldly looked at Tuoba Mao, who dared to retort, and said in a cold voice, "This humble Daoist observes that your divine power is condensed, and you must be about to break through to the Immortal Platform Second Heaven and become Great Power. Why not have a battle, and let fate decide our fate?"
"Elder Tuoba recently broke through to the peak of the First Heaven of the Immortal Platform Immortal Platform Second Heaven. Elder Cao, there's no need for that," Ji Tianyao, with his glistening hair, kindly transmitted his thoughts.
Tuoba Mao calmed himself and said in a deep voice, "Fighting is not the way of the Source Arts, and I disdain it."
Seeing that the other party's greed had not diminished, Su Yu became interested and chuckled, "Then let's change it to gambling on stones, how about that?"
Tuoba Mao's expression darkened slightly. He stepped forward to confront Su Yu and said, "That's exactly what I'm thinking! If you lose, then lend me the Origin Source Heaven Book for a look."
Su Yu paid no attention to such remarks. These Source Arts families in the Northern Region had long coveted the Origin Source Heaven Book, claiming that his title as Heavenly Master was merely a hollow one, and that they were the true inheritors of Source Arts. Such rumors were rampant, and he had even heard about them in the Southern Region.
However, Tuoba Mao's request to borrow the book still surprised him somewhat. It seemed that this person was of decent character and was not as insistent on obtaining the Source Heaven Book as described in the original work.
He said calmly, "What if you lose? What will you have to offer to rival the Source Heaven Book?"
Upon seeing Su Yu admit that he possessed the Source Heaven Book, Tuoba Mao's eyes lit up with excitement. He took a deep breath and solemnly said, "To me, the Source Heaven Book is priceless. I'll wager one million catties of Origin. What do you say?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was in an uproar, gasping in shock. A million jin of source energy—that was terrifying! In the early stages of the Shrouding the Heavens," it was an astonishing figure.
With the Source Heaven Book and a million catties of Origin as stakes, even the Great Power from several extreme forces couldn't help but take notice. They didn't even have the authority to use such a large amount of Origin. The Tuoba Family was indeed wealthy and powerful, worthy of being an ancient family of Source Arts.
"Not enough! A mere million catties of Origin is not comparable to the Source Heaven Book." Su Yu closed his eyes, shook his head, and did not agree with Tuoba Mao's bet.
Tuoba Mao had no objection to Su Yu's words. No one knew the weight of the Source Heaven Book better than him. He hesitated for a moment, then offered an exorbitant price again.
"One and a half million catties of Origin! Plus three bottles of Dragon Marrow, how about it? Heavenly Master Cao, this is all I have left. If you still refuse, please list your conditions. I've come here solely for the Source Heaven Book."
Seeing Tuoba Mao's earnest words and his willingness to give his all, Su Yu was somewhat moved. He had done something similar in his Lifetime Lifetime, which lasted only twenty-one years, eight of which were her memories, ending tragically before beginning his second life.
His hostility lessened, and he sighed, "Why bother? You can't beat me. This behavior is like a moth drawn to a flame—unwise!"
"If I could see the Source Heaven Book, I would die without regret. Heavenly Master Cao, my apologies."
Tuoba Mao bowed respectfully, then remained silent, awaiting Su Yu's decision.
"Then I'll do as you say!"
Su Yu nodded, his gaze drifting towards a spot not far away, where someone seemed to be waiting for him.
The island is small, only a few hundred meters in circumference. The ancient trees are vigorous but not densely packed. Each tree resembles a writhing dragon, its old bark like dragon scales, and its branches are covered with flowers. Some distinguished young people stand on the lakeside, quietly watching this scene.
Tiny specks of sunlight fall, clouds and mist swirl around the shore, and colorful clouds shimmer, creating an ethereal and sacred scene.
A goddess in white gazed at Su Yu, her beautiful eyes shimmering like autumn water, utterly captivating. Her snow-white dress fluttered gently, outlining her Perfect World figure in an incredibly alluring way.
She was like a pearl radiating rosy clouds, ethereal and graceful, incomparably beautiful, with inner grace and innate jade-like bones. Her appearance was almost Perfect World, without a single flaw. She was the current successor of the Wonderful Jade Convent in the Northern Region.
She looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, with a slender and graceful figure, as if she were a finely carved piece of jade. She had a cold and elegant temperament, and her skin was as white as snow, as if it were covered with frost. In terms of appearance, she could rival Yan Ruyu, which made Su Yu take notice.
He didn't know An Miaoyi, but with such a beautiful face, in the current Holy City, where even the Jade Lake Saintess remains secluded, who else could be such a goddess besides An Miaoyi?
An Miaoyi holds a prominent position among the younger generation. However, the Heaven-Class Stone Garden is filled with powerful cultivators from the Immortal Platform Secret Realm, and the younger generation is not qualified to enter. She can only stand by the lake with a group of cultivators.
Seeing Su Yu looking at An Miaoyi as if she was interested, Ji Tianyao waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to lead several female cultivators into the Heaven-Class Stone Garden. Elder Cao was in his prime, and it was only natural that he admired the beauty.
He didn't even consider her a disciple of Wonderful Jade Convent. As an elder of the Immortal Platform Second Heaven realm from an extremely powerful family, he could make Wonderful Jade Convent disappear with A Will Eternal.
Since Cao Yusheng is interested, why not do him a favor?
Seeing Su Yu accept the bet, an elderly man in hemp clothing with white hair and beard walked out of the Ji Family Stone Workshop. He said in a deep voice, "What kind of betting method will be used this time? Will it be winner-takes-all, or will everyone go home? And how many Source Stone will be selected?"
Out of respect for elders, Su Yu asked Tuoba Mao, "What does Elder Tuoba think?"
"All according to Heavenly Master Cao's wishes!"
Tuoba Mao remained expressionless, his entire being in a state of neither joy nor sorrow. He knew this was his only chance, a chance he would risk everything for, and there would be no second chance.
He had visited the Ji Family Stone Workshop many times, and he knew the Source Stone here by heart.
However, facing the successor of the Source Heavenly Master, his thousands of years of Source Dao cultivation were insignificant. Only by finding the Stone King in this place could he have any hope of victory, which was the source of his confidence.
Su Yu said casually, "Then let the winner take all! One stone will decide the outcome!"
As Chaos Body, he cultivated the Chaos Heavenly Eye. He has already found the Source Stone containing the Divine Silkworm, and if he were to search for it, he would likely be able to find the Divine Child.
Although the Immortal Ascension Cauldron involves the Emperor Zun, he wouldn't collect the Green Copper Cauldron, and the secret technique by which the Divine Child detached from the Immortal Artifact also piqued his curiosity.
In the era of Shrouding the Heavens, this is the only existence that transformed from a weapon deity into a living being. It should be noted that even the Immortal King Artifact of the Perfect World Era had never seen such a thing.
However, the opponent is a born saint, and cannot be suppressed without using the Devouring Heaven Demon Jar. There are many cultivators here, so the Devouring Heaven Demon Jar cannot be used.
With a wave of his sleeve, he snatched a stone next to the garden's sacred stone— the Yuhua Flying Immortal Stone —causing Tuoba Mao's pupils to shrink and a bad premonition to creep into his heart.
Su Yu bought the Source Stone and then began searching for the Stone King.
Some betting games are over as soon as they begin.
Chapter 201 Zijun, Phoenix Blood Ganoderma
Before long, An Miaoyi and a beautiful female cultivator were led into the Heaven-Class Stone Garden by an old servant and brought to Su Yu's side. The four of them slowly curtsied, not daring to speak, and quietly served behind Su Yu.
No one in the stone garden paid them any attention. Compared to the Divine Source medicine, so-called goddesses and beauties were nothing but fleeting clouds.
Of the two women, An Miaoyi stood out more in terms of temperament and appearance. Her black hair flowed freely, her white clothes billowed, and she seemed untouched by worldly affairs, like a fairy in the moon palace, even more sacred than the saints of the holy lands.
The other is the current successor of the Guanghan Palace, and is also a woman of exceptional beauty. However, like green leaves compared to delicate flowers, such a beauty still pales in comparison to An Miaoyi.
The two people stood on either side of Su Yu. Inhaling the fragrance of the woman on his right, Su Yu was somewhat moved. He admired An Miaoyi's beautiful face for a moment, then withdrew his gaze, revealing his morally cultivated side.
He sincerely rejected Ji Tianyao's actions, but he refrained from doing so out of pity for An Miaoyi's plight and not wanting to cause the beauty to shed tears.
No one paid attention to the beauty. Tuoba Mao's hands had turned crimson gold, and his blue robes shimmered with a faint gold. He strode forward and reached out to each of the garden's sacred stones.
The Crimson Gold Divine Hand granted him a new kind of divine sense, allowing him to see through everything. His entire body was bathed in a pale golden light, connecting him to the stones. Then, divine light shone brightly, and each of the strange stones became transparent, revealing everything inside them clearly.
This is a Source Arts, quite extraordinary. When cultivated to its peak, it can rival the Source Heaven Divine Sense.
At this moment, Tuoba Mao was in a state of complete absorption, only the Source Stone in front of him could capture his heart, and his only goal was to find the Stone King of this place.
Two beams of divine light pierced through the heavens and earth from his eyes, nothing could escape their reach. He was not far from cultivating the Heavenly Eye, and was definitely a terrifying figure.
An Miaoyi's eyes were brimming with spiritual energy, her beauty dreamlike. She quietly watched Su Yu search for stones from the side.
Jiang Li, Xia Ye, and others also stood together, observing the development of the situation.
Ji Tianyao began by asking, "Who do you all think will win?"
Jiang Li of the Jiang Family stared at the round stone in Su Yu's hand, somewhat puzzled, and said, "The Source Stone that Heavenly Master Cao bought was only worth 30,000 jin of source. I've seen that Source Stone; it doesn't have any special properties."
Xia Ye, the old imperial uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty, laughed and said, "When the Immortal Sound Stone was cut out before, it produced the sound of the Great Dao, but in the end, it was all for naught. You can't judge a stone solely by its unusual phenomena."
"What you say is very true, fellow Daoist."
A beautiful woman in palace attire stood amidst the clouds and mist, wearing a purple-gold phoenix crown. Her figure was plump and graceful, her eyebrows and eyes were the color of cinnabar, and she was elegant and noble. Her face exuded a few traces of majesty, and her temperament was extraordinary.
This is Elder Zijun of the Jade Lake Sacred Land, and also the master of the Jade Lake Saintess. He had met Su Yu once before.
When Su Yu transformed into a six-winged Ancient Clans and led the Divine Silkworm Princess to threaten the Jade Lake Sacred Land, he had seen her and the Jade Lake Saintess and had some thoughts about the master and disciple pair.
She gently tossed her hair, a smile playing on her red lips, and said, "I believe Fellow Daoist Cao will win!"
"The successor of the Source Heavenly Master... Elder Tuoba is captivated by the Source Heaven Book, what a pity! I heard that Ouyang Ye of the Ouyang Family will be arriving soon. With that old man's temper, there will be a good show to watch then!" A Immortal Second Realm Mighty Figure shook his head. He had some acquaintance with Tuoba Mao.
"That one seems to have already stepped into the Source Earth Master, making him arguably the number one Source Arts expert in the Holy City." Another Great Power chuckled, seemingly anticipating the clash between the two.
"My Ji Family Stone Workshop is not a place for Ouyang Ye to run wild. Besides, Elder Cao is a successor of Source Heavenly Master." Ji Tianyao said indifferently.