A Hero's Origins Don't Matter, and a Treasure's Provenance Doesn't Either

"There are still some."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi smiled and said.

Judging from Cang Wenyu's reaction, these communication stones are clearly of great use to the sect.

"Some, how much?"

Cang Wenyu's eyes lit up.

If there are only two pieces, their usefulness will be much less.

But if there were a few more pieces...

However, this is probably just wishful thinking.

After all, treasures of this tier are extremely rare...

Just then, a muffled thud was heard.

A basket full of communication stones appeared before Cang Wenyu's eyes, the stones densely packed together.

The ground trembled slightly as the basket appeared.

Cang Wenyu's heart trembled three times.

He immediately froze on the spot.

After a long while, Cang Wenyu finally came to his senses and looked at Lu Changzhi in disbelief.

"Changzhi."

Cang Wenyu swallowed hard.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu's face showed a hint of bewilderment.

This huge basket must contain at least several thousand kernels!

Can something like this even be described with "something"?

The value of even one of these communication stones is astonishing.

These things in front of me...

"Does the sect leader think this is a bit too much?"

Lu Changzhi said with a smile.

"Not much, not much." Cang Wenyu immediately came to his senses and waved his hand hastily.

Just kidding, you can never have too much good stuff.

Seeing this, Lu Changzhi smiled and said:

"Then these communication stones will be given to the sect; I can't use so many."

Cang Wenyu took a deep breath, his expression turning serious:

"Then I thank you on behalf of the sect."

"You're too kind, Sect Leader." Lu Changzhi smiled and shook his head.

"I grew up in the sect since I was a child, so it's only right that I contribute to the sect now."

Upon hearing this, a look of relief appeared on Cang Wenyu's face.

At the same time, I can't help but feel a bit sentimental.

"You little rascal, you're a force to be reckoned with when you finally speak up. These two contributions are truly astounding, one more amazing than the other."

"The 'Essence Concealment Formula' we had last time has passed the evaluation and is now being tested on a small scale."

"And now there are so many communication stones again..."

Cang Wenyu spoke, he couldn't help but shake his head:

"It's just that there are too few people on Hidden Origin Peak, otherwise we could have appointed you as a Peak Guardian Elder."

Lu Changzhi smiled upon hearing this and said:

"Does the identity of the Zhenfeng Elder not require proof of strength?"

"Strength is one part, contribution is another," Cang Wenyu said, giving an example:

"Back then, an elder of the sect obtained a divine artifact by chance..."

After a pause, Cang Wenyu changed his words:

"Anyway, he handed over something useful to the sect, and later became the Peak Guardian Elder."

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu glanced at the communication stone again:

"The value of these things you have is far greater."

Just then, Xu Kun arrived back.

"I never imagined this communication stone would actually..."

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

The two looked in the direction of the sound.

Xu Kun was staring intently at the basket of communication stones, his eyes wide like saucers.

"This... this!!!"

After a long silence, Xu Kun shakily raised his hand and spoke with difficulty.

"Ahem." Cang Wenyu stepped forward with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice:

"Peak Master Xu, you must remain calm and composed in the face of adversity."

Upon hearing this, Xu Kun's lips twitched, and he looked over:

"Sect Leader, you're pretending again. How could you not understand the value of so many communication stones?"

Cang Wenyu smiled without saying a word.

"Oh, right," Xu Kun suddenly said, "These communication stones wouldn't happen to be...?"

As he spoke, Xu Kun looked at Lu Changzhi.

"That's right." Cang Wenyu nodded. "It was given to me by the Changzhi."

"Hiss--"

Xu Kun took a breath, his face full of disbelief.

Just as he was about to ask, he heard Lu Changzhi laugh heartily and then say:

"Peak Master Xu has said..."

"Heroes are judged by their origins, and treasures by their provenance."

"If there's nothing else..."

As they were talking, Lu Changzhi thought of something and said:

"There are still some things related to the Heavenly Azure Ruins."

"Oh? What is it?"

The two men's expressions shifted, and they looked over.

Then Lu Changzhi asked:

"Is there any way to bring someone into this Heavenly Azure Ruins?"

The two looked surprised, and Cang Wenyu quickly asked:

"Changzhi, you mean you're bringing in people who are over the age limit, right?"

Lu Changzhi nodded.

"That might not work." Cang Wenyu shook his head.

"The Heavenly Azure Ruins have opened. At the entrance, there is an array set up by the Heavenly Azure Saint. Anyone who does not meet the requirements will be blocked outside."

"Forcing our way in might actually cause the Heavenly Azure Ruins to close prematurely."

Lu Changzhi pondered for a moment, "Then, if we use some kind of treasure that can hide people, is that possible?"

"It's hard to say." Cang Wenyu pondered for a moment and said:

"Storage devices are relatively common, but treasures capable of containing living beings are extremely precious, at least at the Saint Rank. Such treasures..."

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu suddenly looked at Lu Changzhi, his expression shifting.

"Changzhi, why did you suddenly ask this? Could it be...?"

As he spoke, Cang Wenyu looked at Lu Changzhi's palm.

"No, no, I was just thinking about it."

Lu Changzhi smiled and said:

"If there's a way to bring the sect elders in as well, the disciples will be safer."

Cang Wenyu nodded in deep agreement, "That's true, but unfortunately, there are still some difficulties at the moment. We can only have our disciples carry more self-defense tools."

After chatting for a while, Lu Changzhi got up and left.

Originally, he planned to mention the idea of trying to lead people at the same time.

But then he suddenly remembered that the Heaven and Earth Pagoda had already been revealed.

Although I didn't see anyone from the Five Symbols Sect back then.

However, it is difficult to guarantee that news about the Heaven and Earth Pagoda has not leaked out.

Now that he's taken out the Heaven and Earth Pagoda again, isn't it obvious...?

Hmm, it was almost not safe enough.

This matter needs further consideration.

On the other side, after Lu Changzhi left, the two of them put their hands into the basket, their excitement overflowing.

"Now the little ones in the sect can be a bit safer."

Cang Wenyu spoke with a smile.

Xu Kun picked up a few communication stones and said:

"We need to share this good news with the elders who are researching interception formations."

As soon as the voice faded, Xu Kun disappeared.

Dharma Form Peak is a place rarely visited by people.

"Gentlemen, I have good news for you."

Xu Kun walked over with a smile:

"The sect's methods for seeking reinforcements have been upgraded again; your previous formations are no longer effective in stopping them."

All eyes turned to him, and a voice rang out:

"Hey, those guys in charge of getting help, have they finally improved?"

"After waiting so long, is there finally work?"

"Come, let me see how much our methods for seeking help have improved this time."

A group of elders stepped forward.

Upon seeing the communication stone, many elders felt a vague sense of unease.

"This technique and skill level are beyond what those guys could do."

Upon hearing this, Xu Kun smiled and said:

"It's definitely not them, but they are still a figure from the sect."

Xu Kun then handed the communication stone to the elders.

What followed was a series of intensive tests.

The atmosphere shifted from initial excitement to anxiety, and finally tinged with despair.

"Which ancestor has made a move? They've improved so much in such a short time! Are they even leaving any hope for others?!"

"This is terrible! How can we stop this?!"

There was a hint of exasperation in his voice.

"Everyone, keep it up! I still have faith in your abilities," Xu Kun said with a smile.

After a long silence, an elder slammed his fist on the table and stood up:

"Damn it, fuck it!"

"In my Interception Hall, no one is afraid of difficulties!"