After Zhao Qi left, Elder Yu and the other two went to the ancestral hall to pay their respects to Chen Yang.
Yang Lingrui had already confirmed that the mysterious force protecting his sea of consciousness had been Immortal Venerable Spirit Stone's doing.
"Yang Family disciple Yang Lingrui bows before Immortal Venerable Spirit Stone. I returned safely from this journey entirely thanks to the Venerable's divine abilities. Lingrui is endlessly grateful!"
With that, he took out the Exotic Stone he had obtained from the ancient tomb and gently placed it beside Chen Yang.
"This was a treasure Lingrui acquired outside. Since it too is of the stone element, I offer it for the Venerable's inspection."
Having experienced devouring a precious jade before, Chen Yang was no longer as excited as he had been the first time.
He first extended his consciousness and carefully examined the Exotic Stone.
He soon discovered that this item was of a lower grade than the previous precious jade, but as an Exotic Stone born naturally, it possessed its own wonders.
For instance, Chen Yang discovered a core-like green gemstone within it.
The gemstone lay at the very center of the Exotic Stone, radiating a faint glow.
"Interesting."
Chen Yang did not yet know what the gemstone did, but that was fine. He would know once he ate it.
Before the three of them, he carried out another devouring.
As expected, his cultivation did not increase much after this devouring, but the green gemstone appeared within his body.
Chen Yang poured spiritual power into it, immediately giving rise to a warm, gentle energy.
As its concentration increased, the energy gradually solidified, forming a pale green beam of light that shone forth.
"This power... could it be..."
Thinking of a possibility, Chen Yang immediately sent a Thought