Everyone was stunned. People from the Taichu Holy Land shouted out, "It's the Spring of Life, it must be!"
The dense immortal spiritual energy and the seven-colored rainbow light shimmering on the water clearly indicated it wasn't an ordinary fountain. Aside from the Spring of Life, the supreme treasure of the giant tribe mentioned in the scroll, it couldn't be anything else.
Everyone excitedly rushed over. Shui Qingyue, with her flowing robes, soared into the air, looking like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens, and flew towards the fountain ahead.
When everyone gathered around the fountain, they were even more astonished.
The bottom of the pool was covered in glistening, translucent gemstones of all colors. The entire pool was filled with tens of thousands of them, making the fountain shimmer with vibrant colors and abundant spiritual energy.
"Quack quack!"
Suddenly, a unique sound echoed. Only then did everyone notice a frog squatting at the edge of the pool.
It was as big as a palm, carved from what looked like jade, and incredibly cute. It spat out a purple gemstone, causing a splash of water, then leaped back into the enormous pool with a plop. It swam leisurely, seemingly unafraid of anyone.
"A Gemstone Frog, wonderful!"
Elder Sun was ecstatic, no longer caring about keeping secrets. "It truly is a case of searching high and low without success, only to find it effortlessly! Saintess, we found both the Spring of Life and the Gemstone Frog as soon as we arrived. Heaven truly blesses our Holy Land!"
"What exactly is this treasure?" someone in the crowd asked impatiently.
Shui Qingyue scanned the crowd, her eyes shining with pride and joy as she looked at their eager faces. "The Spring of Life, of course, is a miraculous spring water that grants eternal life and youth. It is also the supreme treasure of the giant tribe. Drinking it can grant immortality."
Could it really be so miraculous?
The cultivators listening could barely breathe, their breaths growing heavier.
Elder Sun excitedly continued, "The Gemstone Frog needs no introduction. It is a spiritual creature that can spit out gemstones, nurtured by heaven and earth, rarer than divine beasts. This entire pool of gemstones was spat out by the Gemstone Frog. Whoever obtains it will never lack cultivation resources."
The crowd gasped, their excitement bordering on fainting.
In this lifetime, they could actually witness such a supreme treasure!
"But this belongs to our Taichu Holy Land. No one should even think of coveting it!"
Shangguan Hanyu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression turning grim. "You were fortunate enough to escape a calamity just now. Treasures belong to the capable. Just look. If anyone dares to challenge my Taichu Holy Land… heh, don't blame me for being merciless!"
His cold voice was like a bucket of ice water poured over everyone's heads, instantly sobering them up.
That's right. Such a supreme treasure, why should they contend with the people of the Taichu Holy Land?
Were they tired of living?
Seeing the disappointment on everyone's faces, Su Luo curled her lips and walked towards the pool. "Your Taichu Holy Land people are truly overbearing. You want to seize everything you see. Why don't you also claim all those giant statues outside?"
"Su Luo! You..."
Shui Qingyue was about to reprimand her but suddenly remembered Li Tianjue's warning. She swallowed the harsh words she was about to utter.
Shangxie Shaoqing fanned himself, saying meaningfully, "Miss Su speaks with reason. Treasures either belong to those who see them or to the capable. With so many people here, why should everything be snatched up by your Taichu Holy Land?"
Du Wei immediately chimed in, "Does my Longevity Hall not deserve it?"
The Dragon Hound also barked, its imposing presence undeniable. "Haven't you seen my divine presence? Hmph!"
The cultivators who were already stirring were now vociferously in agreement. "Yes, Young Master Shangxie is right. Why should it be monopolized by your Taichu Holy Land? To each his own! To each his own! To each his own!"
"That's right, it's a pool of the Spring of Life. We only want a little, and you won't suffer any loss."
"Even if your Taichu Holy Land is one of the six great powers, you can't be this overbearing, can you? Are you not giving face to the Longevity Hall and Qingxu Tian?"
"With so many gemstones, what's wrong with us taking a few!"
The crowd chattered incessantly, their indignation palpable, causing Shui Qingyue and the others to show anger, wishing they could attack on the spot.
The Taichu Holy Land had invested so much effort, manpower, and resources over the years to finally find the Giant King's Court. Now that the treasure was before them, they were being asked to share it with everyone. How could that be possible?!
"Big Brother Li, you promised to help me. Help me kill them now, and I can give you some of these items!" Shui Qingyue bit her lower lip in displeasure, suppressing her anger, and gazed intently at Li Tianjue.
Li Tianjue remained expressionless. "Saintess, have you forgotten my previous promises? I never said I would help you seize everything, nor did I say I would help you kill people."
Shui Qingyue was speechless. "You..."
Seeing her resentful look, Shangguan Hanyu's heart stirred with anger.
His senior sister, whom he regarded as a goddess, was humbling herself before another man. He couldn't help but rage, "Senior Sister, stop begging him. Young Master Li clearly doesn't take us seriously."
Elder Sun added coldly, "Indeed, Saintess. You kindly wanted to share some with Young Master Li, but he didn't appreciate it. Then we have nothing more to say to them. Since treasures belong to the capable, let's see who has the ability to obtain them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand, unleashing a sharp gust of energy. The other elders beside him, along with more than twenty disciples from the Taichu Holy Land, also moved simultaneously, clearly having been prepared!
Boom boom boom!
Astonishing waves of energy erupted, surging towards the crowd like raging tides.
At the same time, countless spirit pets appeared.
A gigantic white jade mammoth charged towards the cultivators with a thunderous roar. Its body, as thick as a city wall, sent several people flying. This was Shui Qingyue's seventh-tier spirit pet.
The other elders and disciples of the Taichu Holy Land also commanded their Swift Wind Wolves, Profound Eagles, Fire Flamingos, Netherworld King Snakes, and others to join the battle. The air immediately filled with murderous intent as wind blades, fireballs, and ice shards, along with spiritual lights, shot out in all directions.
The Dragon Hound and the Chi Dragon became excited and charged forward, biting and killing several spirit pets. Shangxie Shaoqing also drew his long sword and, with a few swift slashes, took down two disciples from the Longevity Hall.
Suddenly...
A golden light flashed and instantly spread, enveloping everyone present.
"Stop! Anyone who dares to act rashly will face my wrath!"
Shui Qingyue's icy voice rang out. Her face was devoid of any smile as she said word by word, "Listen everyone, all treasures in the Giant King's City, including those giants, are the spoils of war for my Taichu Holy Land. Anyone who tries to seize them is my enemy. Kill without mercy!"
As she spoke, a lotus lamp appeared in her hand.
The lamp fire was dim, bright, and soft, yet it emanated a majestic and sacred power.
As Shui Qingyue moved, everyone she passed was enveloped in golden light, instantly losing their will to fight. They felt bound as if they couldn't even lift their swords, let alone use their spiritual energy.
Everyone was greatly astonished. What was happening?
Even Shangxie Shaoqing and Li Tianjue felt something. They took two steps back, staring at the lotus lamp in Shui Qingyue's hand with great surprise.
Su Luo's heart stirred as she watched. "Lotus Glazed Lamp... this is the divine artifact of Emperor Lang Kui!"