"Indeed! Fifth Junior Brother, if you can obtain that most powerful cultivation technique, your future strength will surely reach new heights. It might even not be difficult to challenge the Seven Saints and Ten Sages." Song Wu Wen said, patting Li Xuan's shoulder.
Li Xuan smiled and then replied, "Challenging the Seven Saints and Ten Sages is not the difficult part. The difficulty lies in how to find the technique hidden amongst so many masses of spiritual light."
"Challenging the Seven Saints and Ten Sages? Kid, you've only just entered the top hundred Ren Zhe disciples, haven't you? With your initial stage Beyond Shore Realm cultivation, getting into the top hundred is already a stroke of luck. You haven't even settled into your seat properly, and you're already thinking of challenging the Seven Saints and Ten Sages?"
"Furthermore, judging by your tone, it sounds like you're confident of victory if you challenge them. Kid, don't be too arrogant, or you'll end up humiliating yourself."
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, a man standing nearby let out a cold snort. He glanced at Su Yue Ze and the others, then shifted his gaze to Li Xuan, a clear trace of disdain on his face.
"Haha, Senior Brother Tu Ling Zi speaks the truth. Who doesn't know that these Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao have already developed sentience and are adept at hiding themselves? To find the Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao among so many masses of spiritual light is simply a fantasy. As for challenging the Seven Saints and Ten Sages, you'd better cultivate for a few more decades."
Seeing an established top hundred disciple speak, Di Yi Jie stepped forward and chimed in.
As soon as Di Yi Jie finished speaking, Su Yue Ze and the others' expressions turned grim. What was originally just a casual chat was now seized upon by Di Yi Jie, making them appear rather ignorant of their own limitations.
"Di Yi Jie, what concern is it of yours if we, fellow disciples, are chatting? What, you know you can't obtain the Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao, so no one else can?" Li Xuan suddenly smiled and said at this moment.
Now that Li Xuan and Di Yi Jie were both top hundred Ren Zhe disciples, there was no need to address each other as Senior Brother. Moreover, Li Xuan and Di Yi Jie were not disciples from the same peak, so there was no need to adhere to the ranking within the Azure Hall.
The most important point was that ever since entering this Azure Illusionary Realm, the interceptions by Qiu Shao Long and Shen Hei Gou were both orchestrated by this Di Yi Jie.
Li Xuan was naturally not foolish; he understood the subtle schemes involved. Furthermore, Li Xuan was not made of clay, how could he not have a temper? Di Yi Jie, having no stake in the matter, chose to fan the flames, and Li Xuan naturally would not be polite.
"Quite sharp-tongued. Although the Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao are difficult to obtain, there are also many other powerful martial skills hidden within these masses of spiritual light. I'd like to see what level of martial skill you can obtain. Don't be full of ambition, only to end up with some ordinary techniques."
Di Yi Jie's mouth twitched, and he then said with a cold laugh.
"Worry about yourself first. I heard that what one chooses here depends on one's own vision and means. If some people have poor eyesight later, it won't be our faces that are lost. Eldest Senior Brother, let's move to another spot. Rather than listening to dogs bark here, it would be better to quietly rest for a while."
After Li Xuan finished speaking, he turned and left. Su Yue Ze and the others all laughed and followed Li Xuan, walking into the distance.
"You..." Su Yue Ze was about to retort, but seeing that Tu Ling Zi had already retreated while he and Li Xuan were arguing, he suppressed himself. However, Di Yi Jie then clenched his fists, a terrifying rage in his eyes.
"Haha, Fifth Junior Brother, you are indeed formidable. Di Yi Jie is probably fuming with anger right now, wishing he could kill us." Finding a secluded spot for the five of them, Li Xuan and Su Yue Ze also stopped. Song Wu Wen said with great satisfaction.
"Di Yi Jie is so arrogant, but it's only because his father is the peak master of the Third Peak. By the way, Eldest Senior Brother, what exactly are these Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao?" Li Xuan smiled, then asked Su Yue Ze.
Su Yue Ze immediately explained, "The Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao are actually the skeletal remains of a peak expert of the Void Annihilation Realm. This skeleton, after being placed for a long time, has naturally absorbed a lot of spiritual energy."
"Coupled with the fact that it is the skeleton of a peak Void Annihilation Realm expert, its strength and resilience are extremely formidable. Over time, it has developed self-awareness. Later, the Sect Master placed it in this Azure Scroll Ranking, hoping that someone destined would obtain it."
"However, as you know, even now, only the Sect Master on our entire Azure Sky Continent has reached the peak Void Annihilation Realm. If this skeleton had not developed consciousness, there would still be a possibility of finding it. But now that it has consciousness, even if you obtain it, it will instantly escape, making it difficult to find."
"But if you can truly obtain it, you only need to integrate it into your body. Then, your body's strength and attack power will naturally increase to astonishing levels. Furthermore, this skeleton is said to be the first bone near the heart of that peak Void Annihilation Realm expert, possessing extremely powerful spirituality. This is why we call it the Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao."
"Skeletal remains of a peak Void Annihilation Realm expert!"
After hearing Su Yue Ze's explanation, Li Xuan gasped. But in the next moment, astonishing light erupted from Li Xuan's eyes.
Li Xuan didn't dwell on whether the skeleton had developed consciousness. Instead, the strength of the peak Void Annihilation Realm expert's skeletal remains instantly captivated him.
"Indeed. Although Di Yi Jie's words are unpleasant, they are also factual. If it were so easy to obtain, these Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao wouldn't have been placed here for over a thousand years." Su Yue Ze nodded with a bitter smile.
Li Xuan smiled, a flicker of fervent desire in his eyes: "Since it was placed here, there's a possibility of obtaining it. And if you don't try, how will you know it's impossible to get?"
"That's true. However, Fifth Junior Brother, you shouldn't hold out too much hope. Being able to obtain a martial technique is already quite good." Su Yue Ze nodded.
But looking at Li Xuan's excited appearance, a thought suddenly crossed his mind, one that even surprised himself.
Perhaps, it wasn't impossible for Li Xuan to actually obtain the Nine Treasures of Ling Xiao.
*Buzz.*
At this moment, a hum suddenly sounded within the pillar of light.
Li Xuan took a deep breath upon hearing this. The fifteen minutes of rest and recovery time were over. From now on, it would be a matter of individual fortune!