Chapter 1616: Innate Divine Lord Mysterious Treasure

"Elders, I believe you all know the news brought by Ling Zikun. Actually, his true purpose in coming this time is to seek our aid..."

Ruoxu spoke eloquently, explaining the real reason for Ling Zikun's visit, which moved all the elders.

It turned out that a strange phenomenon had suddenly occurred in Jiangyong Imperial City, likely indicating that a precious treasure was about to emerge.

However, the location of the phenomenon was at the border with Dalan Imperial City.

Such a phenomenon could not be hidden from the demon race.

A precious treasure capable of triggering a celestial phenomenon would naturally make the demons drool with greed.

Now, a large number of experts had gathered at the site of the phenomenon.

Fearing they could not stand alone, Jiangyong Imperial City sought help from neighboring imperial cities.

Ling Zikun and his party had come precisely to seek aid from Tianying Imperial City.

The two imperial cities were adjacent, so Jiangyong Imperial City naturally turned to Tianying Imperial City for help.

"Grand Elder Zheng, this matter requires the intervention of your Martial Tower. What do you think?" Ruoxu asked Zheng Qi.

Zheng Qi pondered for a moment and said, "Since it involves the demons, we naturally should lend a hand. However, if there is only one treasure, how should its final ownership be decided?"

Ruoxu said, "I have already asked Ling Zikun about this. He said the treasure will go to whoever is fated, as long as it doesn't fall into the hands of the demons. But from Ling Zikun's tone, this treasure is likely extraordinary, and might even attract demon experts at the Heavenly God level!"

At these words, everyone's expression changed dramatically.

Once a Heavenly God-level expert got involved, the situation would become very delicate.

Zheng Qi thought for a moment and said, "This matter, I will go personally! If others go, they may not be able to control the situation. Not to mention the demon experts, the very place where the treasure emerges is likely fraught with danger."

"No! Grand Elder Zheng, you are the leader of the Alchemy Tower. How can you risk yourself?"

"Yes, Grand Elder Zheng, you are the strongest in the Alchemy Tower. If something happens to you, what will we do?"

As soon as Zheng Qi said he would go, many elders directly opposed it.

But Zheng Qi waved his hand and said, "It is precisely because I am the strongest that I must go personally. Supporting Jiangyong Imperial City is one aspect; seeing if there is an opportunity to seize the treasure is another. More importantly, I want to bring everyone who goes back! There is no need to discuss this further; my mind is made up!"

At this time, both the elders of the Alchemy Tower and the Martial Tower were present.

Since the Martial Tower was going on an expedition, the Alchemy Tower naturally had to refine a batch of pills.

Ye Yuan looked at Zheng Qi with admiration in his eyes.

Everyone knew this trip was dangerous, and even Heavenly God-level experts might be stirred up. Seizing the treasure would not be easy.

Even if Zheng Qi went himself, he could not guarantee a safe return.

Clearly, Zheng Qi knew the danger of this trip, which was why he went personally, hoping to bring more people back.

This sense of responsibility made Ye Yuan deeply respect him.

At this moment, he could have casually assigned an elder to go, and no one would have dared to say a word.

Ruoxu hadn't expected Zheng Qi to be so resolute. He said, "Old brother, have you really decided?"

Zheng Qi nodded and said, "Brother Ruoxu, those few are in seclusion all year round. In my absence, Tianying Imperial City is entrusted to you."

Ruoxu sighed and said, "Alright! I can't help much with this kind of thing. In the coming days, I will urge the elders of the Alchemy Tower to refine a batch of pills."

Zheng Qi cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Ruoxu!"

Afterward, Zheng Qi selected a dozen or so elders, deacons, and protectors from the Martial Tower.

These people would follow him.

Since the Grand Elder was going personally, they had no reason to refuse.

Moreover, in such matters, everyone harbors a bit of wishful thinking.

What if the treasure falls into my hands?

"Alright, this matter is settled. Everyone may disperse," Ruoxu said.

At this moment, Ye Yuan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up: "Grand Elder Zheng, I want to go too."

Ruoxu frowned and scolded, "Elder Ye, what nonsense are you talking?"

Zheng Qi also shook his head upon hearing this and said, "Elder Ye, this trip is too dangerous. Even I am not sure I can come back unscathed. You'd better not go. You are the future hope of our Tianying Imperial City; nothing can happen to you!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Everyone, please calm down and let me finish."

Then he looked at Ruoxu and asked, "Grand Elder Ruoxu, did Ling Zikun tell you what treasure is about to emerge?"

Ruoxu was taken aback and shook his head: "The treasure hasn't emerged yet; how would he know?"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "If I am not mistaken, the location of this treasure's emergence should be the Heavenly Moat of the Demon Summoning Ridge, right?"

Ruoxu exclaimed in surprise, "How do you know?"

The specific location had not been disclosed before, yet Ye Yuan knew where the treasure would emerge. How could he not be astonished?

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "I have been to the Demon Summoning Ridge and descended into the Heavenly Moat. I am quite familiar with that place. I know you are worried about my cultivation level, but this time, a high cultivation level may not be useful."

The elders were shocked by Ye Yuan's words.

They hadn't expected that Ye Yuan had been to Jiangyong Imperial City and even descended into the Heavenly Moat of the Demon Summoning Ridge.

Zheng Qi frowned and said to Ye Yuan, "Elder Ye, please continue!"

He realized that Ling Zikun had probably held back information, fearing they wouldn't go, so he hadn't mentioned it.

Ye Yuan nodded and continued.

In fact, after returning from the demon realm, Ye Yuan had descended into the Heavenly Moat once more.

He could sense the unusual nature of that Heavenly Moat and, out of curiosity, went down to explore.

Of course, others could sense it too, but they lacked the ability to descend.

Even Divine Lord-level experts had to be extremely careful when descending; one misstep could lead to utter destruction.

It must be known that the deeper the Heavenly Moat, the stronger the force field.

At that time, Ye Yuan had just broken through to the Return to Void realm, so he went down to temper his Magnetic Spirit Wood and explore further.

Back then, Ye Yuan descended nearly ten thousand meters but still did not reach the bottom.

However, at that point, a strong sense of unease came from below, preventing Ye Yuan from going deeper.

But Ye Yuan also sensed that there seemed to be a powerful aura emanating from below, as if some treasure was being nurtured.

In such a miraculous place, it was only natural for some treasure to be nurtured.

Upon hearing Ruoxu's introduction, Ye Yuan immediately associated it with this Heavenly Moat.

"If I am not mistaken, the treasure emerging this time might be an Innate Divine Lord Mysterious Treasure, or even an Innate Heavenly God Mysterious Treasure!"

Ye Yuan's words were shocking, instantly igniting the council of elders.

"What? An Innate Divine Lord Mysterious Treasure!"

"My god! Let alone an Innate Heavenly God Mysterious Treasure, even an Innate Divine Lord Mysterious Treasure would be irresistible to Heavenly God experts!"

"This Ling Zikun, isn't he setting us up?"

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The elders all showed fanatical expressions, clearly extremely tempted by the Innate Divine Lord Mysterious Treasure.