This was the demonic energy overflowing after the half-demon died, truly shocking. The terrifying demonic energy covered the entire hall, like a demonic realm.
Zhou Yan was enveloped in a divine power of Hunyuan Taiji, which appeared spontaneously as if protecting its master, shielding Zhou Yan firmly.
Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min also exhibited peculiar fluctuations, resisting this terrifying demonic energy.
As for Li Chungang, the moment he stepped in, the demonic energy actively retreated three paces, daring not to approach. Even the demonic energy feared the divine power emanating from him.
"This is the power of a demigod. Even their residual demonic energy after death is so terrifying, as if it's about to form a malevolent spirit."
"But this demonic energy hasn't formed a spirit yet; it merely possesses instinctive consciousness. It's not too difficult. It seems this old demon was indeed a formidable figure, leaving no hidden traps after his death."
Qian Shun was greatly shocked, staring at the coffin ahead. "This old demon sealed himself. Was he worried about turning into an undead monster after death? That's quite admirable."
"The only treasure here is inside the coffin, likely the old demon's most prized possession. Opening it will grant..."
Qian Shun quickly said to Zhou Yan, seemingly wanting Zhou Yan to act.
"Since there's a treasure, why aren't you acting?" Zhou Yan looked at Qian Shun.
"It's because my strength isn't enough. This demonic energy seems still, but the moment I touch the coffin, it will definitely attack."
Qian Shun explained his reason, his meaning clear: he wanted Li Chungang, who was beside Zhou Yan, to act.
But he was still worried about potential danger within. After all, this was a half-god level old demon; no one knew what lay inside until the very end.
"You have no share. Everything here belongs to me," Zhou Yan declared.
Qian Shun immediately became displeased and retorted, "You can't be so ungenerous! I, Qian Shun, contributed, you know."
"Nonsense! Without you, we could still have entered. Moreover, you were utterly useless along the way," Zhou Yan replied.
Qian Shun was instantly upset. What did he mean, he was useless?
"I can forgo other things, but if there's anything inside concerning the old demon's understanding of demigod-level strength, I need to reference it."
Qian Shun stated his request and said to Zhou Yan, "This won't cost you anything. You're not going to deny me even this, are you?"
Zhou Yan wasn't so stingy about this. As for whether Qian Shun could comprehend it, that was up to him.
"Fine, but I doubt you'll be able to reach the demigod realm even if you read it," Zhou Yan said, delivering a merciless blow.
"You scoundrel, your conscience is truly rotten! You say I can't reach it, but I'll damn well reach the demigod realm to show you," Qian Shun retorted indignantly.
Golden light emanated from Li Chungang, his sword intent like clouds, emitting terrifying sword qi.
The demonic energy condensed into a mass of dark clouds, as black as ink, seemingly sensing a great threat.
Li Chungang unleashed his sword qi, striking towards the demonic energy. The demonic energy also attacked the sword qi. The moment the two energies clashed, the demonic energy was torn apart by Li Chungang's sword intent and began to dissipate.
The demonic energy in the entire hall vanished instantly. Then, Li Chungang pushed with a single palm, directly shattering the seal set by the old demon and flipping open the old demon's coffin lid.
"Bang!"
"This coffin is no ordinary item. Such extravagance! This is Yin-wood of divine quality, incredibly valuable, capable of preserving a corpse from decay. This old demon was truly remarkable to find such material."
Qian Shun looked at the coffin lid and unhesitatingly took it, as if he had obtained a supreme treasure. Zhou Yan and the others found this utterly speechless.
This Qian Shun didn't even let go of the coffin that held a corpse; he was even more greedy than Zhou Yan.
Inside the coffin lay a corpse, extremely withered, indicating it had died of reaching the end of its lifespan.
It was a natural death, lifespan exhausted, and many precautions had been taken. It hadn't transformed into an evil spirit or a demonic corpse, clearly indicating it didn't want to become that before death.
However, some demons wanted to use the corpse to refine it into a war demonic corpse, but Li Chungang destroyed it with a single sword strike.
"There's a treasure inside!" Xiao Zhao quickly said.
"Whoosh!"
A figure lunged towards the coffin, but Zhou Yan teleported in front of it and said, "Qian Shun, don't move. Everything inside is mine, all mine."
"You greedy ghost, truly stingy," Qian Shun said helplessly, only able to watch as Zhou Yan picked up the items inside.
There weren't many items: a spatial ring worn on the old demon's finger, a sword that looked extraordinary and radiated astonishing energy, ensheathed, and finally, an ancient scroll made of what looked like beast hide.
Zhou Yan first removed the spatial ring and examined it. He found nothing significant inside. The space was decent, but for Zhou Yan, it was clearly beneath his notice.
As for the sword, it was indeed a pseudo-divine artifact. If repaired, it could become a true divine artifact.
"There's actually a pseudo-divine artifact," Zhou Yan was surprised and quickly checked its attributes.
[Equipment: Luoyun]
[Quality: Divine Artifact · Damaged, currently downgraded to Pseudo-Divine Artifact]
[Durability: 52500/100000]
[Attribute 1: Strength +2000]
[Attribute 2: Constitution +1000]
[Attribute 3: Intelligence +500]
[Attribute 4: Stamina +500]
[Attribute 5: Critical Hit +500]
[Attribute 6: Armor Penetration +500]
[Attribute 7: Spiritual Damage +500%]
[Attribute 8: Sword Intent Bonus +500%]
[Attribute 9: Falling Flame (Active release, 12-hour cooldown)]
[Attribute 10: Falling Soul (Active release, 48-hour cooldown)]
[Attribute 11: Repairable for activation]
[Equipment Requirement: Realm Level 70]
[Description: Once a divine artifact, its power is reduced to a pseudo-divine artifact after damage. Repairable!]
To repair this pseudo-divine artifact, divine-quality materials would certainly be needed, and a very powerful blacksmith would be required. Even Ouyezi in the territory currently wasn't skilled enough.
"Li Chungang, take this pseudo-divine artifact for now. Once Ouyezi's blacksmithing level increases further, we'll have it repaired into a divine artifact," Zhou Yan handed the sword [Luoyun] to Li Chungang.
For ordinary weapons, Li Chungang would have disdained them, but a pseudo-divine artifact far surpassed them. Even Li Chungang did not refuse.
"Finally, I have a fitting weapon," Li Chungang put it away. This sword could enhance his sword intent attacks, making it very suitable for him.