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Chapter 513 White Jade Treasure Chest, Bank of the North Sea

Brush brush brush brush!

Within the Time Stop Domain, Xiao Jie unleashed a flurry of sword strikes, and as he sheathed his sword, the effect of the Illusionary Bubble also ended.

Just as the time-stop effect disappeared, the Xuan Gang protective energy still surrounded Cang Qiu Sheng, and from the outside, he seemed to have suffered no harm at all.

Even Cangqiu Sheng himself was unaware of how many swords he had taken.

He was convinced that his opponent could not possibly break through his protective aura, and that the moment this strange 'spell' ended would be the moment he could counterattack.

However, the moment the illusion vanished, Cangqiu Sheng's life also came to an end.

His protective aura shattered instantly, and Cang Qiusheng's expression froze on his face. He tried to gather his magic power, but immediately discovered the abnormality within himself.

"This... is impossible!" Cang Qiusheng exclaimed in astonishment. Before he could finish speaking, his body shattered into eight pieces with a soft "poof".

It was over. Xiao Jie looked at the broken corpse on the ground and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

At the same time, I was also somewhat amazed that my strength had become so formidable.

Despite the fact that the opponent lacked combat experience, Cang Qiusheng's few immortal techniques alone would have killed an ordinary person ten or eight times over.

In terms of individual skill, Xiao Jie felt that, apart from the Pantheon, probably no one in this game could rival him.

Even if the people of the Pantheon came, he would not fear any of them unless they joined forces.

With his current strength, taking on a boss one-on-one is no longer a fantasy.

Of course, regular boss drops don't offer him any significant advantage now.

Only by becoming an immortal and attaining enlightenment can one achieve true evolution—let's see what Cangqiu Sheng dropped; hopefully, he'll find a treasure that can withstand the Nine Fiends Yin Wind.

As Xiao Jie returned to human form, the effects of the Nine Fiends Yin Wind began to strike again, and his health points steadily decreased. While consuming a Carefree Nourishing Pill to slowly restore his health, Xiao Jie hurriedly reached out towards the corpse.

Since Cangqiu Sheng wasn't a BOSS, he only dropped three items.

None of the golden orb, the dark blue sword, or his immortal skills were obtained, which Xiao Jie found very regrettable.

The first item, however, was a cloak.

Yeti Cloak (Excellent/Cape)

Defense +10.

Ice resistance +30.

Equipment effect: Immunity to Evil Winds. Grants you immunity to damage from the Nine Fiends Yin Winds.

Item Description: This cloak, made from the fur of a Yeti, effectively protects against the bitter cold. Legend has it that in the far north lies a terrifying climate known as the Nine Fiends' Yin Wind, where ordinary creatures struggle to survive, but only some ancient spirits of the region can withstand it.

Thankfully, I finally obtained the key item, and with it, I can continue on my way.

Without saying a word, he went straight to the equipment room, whereupon a heavy fur cloak appeared behind him, and his health stabilized.

The second item is a token.

Qingyun Token (Sect Token)

Use: Allows you to bypass the sect restrictions of Qingyun Palace.

Item Description: An identification document for a fourth-generation disciple of Qingyun Palace, engraved with the three characters 'Cangqiu Sheng'.

This thing doesn't seem very useful. Maybe ordinary players can try their luck with it and see if they can join Qingyun Palace. However, considering that this thing was obtained by killing Qingyun Palace disciples, it might even bring danger.

Unless you're willing to gamble your life for your future, it's best not to try it recklessly.

Keep it for now; it might come in handy later.

The third item was a key made of jade.

White jade key (key)

Use: Open the treasure chest.

Item Description: A white jade treasure chest key that can open a specific treasure chest.

Looking at the white jade key, Xiao Jie's hope rose again. A key meant a treasure chest, and the items inside might not be any worse than what the BOSS dropped. Cangqiu Sheng had accumulated wealth here for thousands of years, and he probably had a lot of good stuff hidden away.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jie hurriedly walked towards the manor.

Everyone in the manor had witnessed the fierce battle between Xiao Jie and Cang Qiusheng in the air. Now, seeing Xiao Jie rush into the manor, the servants and maids were terrified and immediately realized that their master was probably dead.

The timid ones cowered in various corners and behind houses, while the bolder ones stepped forward and begged for mercy, saying, "Brave warrior, we were all captured by Cangqiu Sheng and forced to serve him. We are not thieves with him. Please, brave warrior, do not kill us indiscriminately."

Xiao Jie glanced at the servants; most of them were only around level ten or so, and their names were neutral yellow, not hostile red, so he had no intention of killing them.

"Everyone, don't panic. Cang Qiusheng tried to harm me, but I've already killed him. Since you didn't join him in doing evil, I naturally won't take your lives. Does Cang Qiusheng have any warehouses or secret rooms?"

The key point is the following sentence: if you were to search alone, who knows how long it would take? With the help of these NPCs, it would be much easier.

Of course, if they are ignorant, you can also give them a little warning.

Fortunately, these servants were fairly obedient.

The man who had taken the initiative to speak up hurriedly said, "Brave warrior, please forgive me. The master of the manor does indeed have a secret room that he never allows us to enter under normal circumstances. Perhaps there is something inside that you desire."

"Take it there immediately."

The servant led the way in a trembling manner, and Xiao Jie followed directly behind. Soon they arrived at the outside of a separate building, which turned out to be a rather strangely shaped side hall. The door was locked and there were no windows on any of the four sides. It was obviously a place with a special purpose, such as a warehouse or a prison.

Without saying a word, Xiao Jie slashed out with his sword, smashing the gate in just a few strokes.

Under normal circumstances, swords and blades cannot break through such thick and heavy doors; only heavy weapons such as hammers and axes can cause effective damage.

However, this is obviously no problem in the face of a divine weapon like the Demon-Slaying Sword.

Once inside, the place was completely empty, with a white marble treasure chest prominently displayed in the center of the side hall.

This is a treasure chest that's even more advanced than a gold treasure chest.

Xiao Jie eagerly inserted the key, and with a click, the treasure chest opened. Upon seeing what was inside, Xiao Jie was overjoyed.

The loot from this treasure chest is far better than what Cangqiu Sheng himself dropped.

The first item, however, was a compass that looked extremely complex and sophisticated.

The Compass of Intent (A Rare Object)

Use: Track your current mission objective and display its location on the large map.

Item Description: This treasure, meticulously crafted by the Yin-Yang Master, allows one to explore the things one desires. Legend has it that the Yin-Yang Master spent his life traveling the world, seeking enlightenment, all for the sake of becoming an immortal. Therefore, he created this treasure to find the legendary world of immortals. On the day this item was completed, the Yin-Yang Master set off alone and vanished without a trace. [Wow, this is a good item!]

It seems that this Yin-Yang Guest was also a seeker of immortality back then. Since this item has fallen here, it's likely that this person has already been tricked to death by Cangqiu Sheng.

The second item was a strange wooden box-like object.

【Traveling by boat on land (mechanical study/mount)】

Use: Summon a mechanical mount – the Land Rover.

Item Description: One of Mr. Shippo's most prized mechanical creations, operated by mechanical arts, it can travel on both land and water. Mr. Shippo specially built this boat to help him fulfill his wish in search of the legendary immortal.

Well, I guess it's another guy who got scammed and left behind.

The third item was a wine pot.

The Eight Treasures Pot (Magic Treasure/Nine Grades)

Use: Randomly generates a type of wine, available 8/8 times today.

Item Description: This wine jug, said to have once been used by immortals, could conjure fine wine out of thin air. For some unknown reason, it ended up in the mortal realm.

The fourth item is a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument).

Phoenix Harp (Musical Instrument/Treasure)

Use: When played, it can soothe the mind, dispel negative emotions, and even calm the fighting spirit within a certain range, causing hostile creatures to temporarily stop attacking (requires a mental check).

Item Description: Legend has it that this zither was made from paulownia wood, the very wood where the ancient divine bird, the phoenix, once roosted. The body is carved with phoenix patterns, and the strings are woven from celestial silkworm silk and fire spirit crystal. Its tone is clear and melodious, like the cry of a phoenix in the heavens, bringing joy and tranquility to the listener. A musician once played "A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" on this zither, attracting hundreds of birds to circle around it for three days. Later, it was lost to the mortal realm due to war.

Xiao Jie speculated that these two items were probably used by those seeking immortality to get closer to the immortals and build relationships.

The fifth item, however, was a diary.

The Chronicles of a Floating Life in Cangqiu (Book)
Usage: Can be read.

Item Description: These are Cangqiu Sheng's daily notes, kept before his death; they don't seem to have anything particularly special about them.

Xiao Jie clicked to read it, and the content was surprisingly rich.

I can study it slowly later.

In addition, there are ten spirit stone seals.

Xiao Jie speculated that the contents of this treasure chest were probably obtained by Cang Qiusheng from immortal seekers who had passed by in the past. He probably had tricked and killed more than one immortal seeker in the past thousand years.

These things might be of some help on my path to immortality.

Xiao Jie packed everything up and left without lingering, knowing it was time for him to continue his journey.

Upon leaving the manor, Xiao Jie did not choose to fly.

The Yeti Cloak's ability to resist the Nine Fiends' Yin Wind only works in human form, which means it can't fly.

Ordinary mounts won't work either; warhorses are also living beings and will be affected by the Nine Fiends Yin Wind. Fortunately, I just got a special mount, so I don't have to run all the way there.

Xiao Jie summoned the Land-based Ark, sat on it, and sped off towards the north.

This land-based vessel appears to be a small, single-hulled boat, but it has four wooden wheels on each side and eight sails on top to collect wind power. It is driven by an internal mechanism and moves very fast.

However, it can't be faster than flying, and if you walk on the ground, you have to face changes in the terrain. Xiao Jie had to be alert and patiently control the 'Land Boat' to make the journey.

Over the next few days, Xiao Jie would log on every day and drive the land-based boat northward to explore. Traveling on land was much more difficult than flying, not only because the terrain was more complex, but also because he would often encounter large monsters.

Although there are very few monsters heading north due to the Nine Fiends Yin Wind, the more dangerous the environment, the more exaggerated the level and strength of the monsters become.

They are often powerful monsters, mostly of level 40 or 50, and are not only strong in combat but also possess various special abilities.

Fortunately, Xiao Jie's strength has already reached its peak, and he can easily defeat monsters of level 40 or 50. The only ones he is somewhat wary of are a few individual bosses.
Xiao Jie would often choose to avoid it.

After all, his goal is to seek immortality; acquiring equipment is not important, and he also needs to consider the supplies in his inventory.

Therefore, save money wherever possible.

Nevertheless, it was a relatively uneventful experience. With the Demon Dragon Transformation skill as a backup, Xiao Jie was quite confident. He wouldn't use this skill lightly unless absolutely necessary. As long as he had his ultimate move in hand, he was basically under no pressure.

Moreover, his equipment is now nearly perfect, and the power of this Demon-Slaying Sword is truly terrifying. Even without transforming, Xiao Jie's swordsmanship can easily defeat ordinary monsters.

If he encounters terrain that is too difficult to traverse, Xiao Jie will transform into a Storm Thunder Eagle and fly over it. It's not suitable for long journeys, but it can withstand the elements for short periods of time.

When he had nothing to do, Xiao Jie would take out Cang Qiusheng's diary and read it.

This kid is definitely no good; the record shows a lot of how he tricked and killed those who sought immortality.

Nine people seeking immortality died at his hands. Some of them were unknown individuals who traveled north in search of immortality with only passion, while others were once renowned figures who had made thorough preparations before embarking on their journeys, yet they could not escape the fate of dying in a foreign land.

However, Cang Qiusheng was not always successful. One entry in his diary mentioned that he once saw a person flying over the manor on a sword, clearly unafraid of the power of the Nine Fiends Yin Wind.

Another story mentions that a strange person visited and got drunk in the manor for three days. Cangqiu Sheng was unsure of the person's strength and hesitated repeatedly. Just when he was about to make a move, the person disappeared.

All of this made Xiao Jie more and more thoughtful. Indeed, there were many extraordinary people and people seeking immortality in the world.

I don't know how many people actually achieved their goals.

After traveling for three days, Xiao Jie finally arrived in Beihai at noon on the fourth day.

We've arrived! This is it! Looking at the vast, boundless ice sea ahead, Xiao Jie opened the map again.

At this moment, he had reached the edge of the game map.

There wasn't a single person or tree in sight.

There was only a desolate coastline and a gloomy, dark, icy sea.

You can't even see a single monster for half a day.

Xiao Jie looked up at the sky, which had now turned pitch black, making even the daytime seem as dark as the night sky.

Only a faint blue hue could be seen in the distance behind us.

As for the legendary Lonely Cloud Prefecture, not even a trace of it can be seen.

Why hasn't it appeared yet?

Xiao Jie wondered to himself, "Could I have miscalculated?"
Impossible. So many people have accurately predicted this direction. After he used the Mind Compass to track the mission, the direction also pointed north. Guyun Prefecture is definitely ahead.

It seems we have to cross the North Sea.

(End of this chapter)