Chapter 2685 - 2684: Eastern Expedition to Subdue Demons

"The Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces?" Ling Feng and Chao Yun asked simultaneously, confused.

"What is that?" Ling Feng further inquired.

"Every three hundred and thirty-three years, a world treasure known as the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces appears, containing immense power and magical effects. Everyone who obtains them invariably becomes a figure of overlord status."

"Then why do you know this time’s Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces can help me leave here?" Ling Feng asked, puzzled. He had already realized that there was no space-time vortex in this world, and leaving would certainly require unconventional methods.

However, Ling Feng did not believe that this Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces could allow him to leave.

He was even uncertain about the reliability of the information.

"Hehehe," Chao Yue laughed eerily, "I’m obviously not just guessing. My master attained the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces back in the day during the contest of the heroes and discovered the secret of the world’s origin."

"His power greatly increased, allowing him to escape this world. Otherwise, do you think my master, a mere Taoist, could have led other prodigies by such a margin and jumped out of the world first?"

"It’s because of the existence of the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces, child. You have no idea how wondrous that thing is. Even a bit of value can transform a useless being into a genius,"

"Obtaining it entirely can even allow one to directly ascend!" Chao Yue said excitedly.

Ling Feng looked at Chao Yue’s nearly crazed expression and asked, "How do you know all this? Is your power already sufficient to support you in seizing that treasure?"

Ling Feng couldn’t believe that the level of this world was so low that such an eccentric elder could know such significant secrets.

"Actually, the matter of the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces is not a secret; almost everyone knows. Even I know," Chao Yun suddenly raised his hand.

"Every time the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces is about to appear, reliable information descends upon the world to inform people of the treasure’s location and important attributes."

Chao Yue nodded: "This is also to remind people not to let anyone go compete for it, as the treasure may not be suitable for everyone."

"However, every time people of various forces and races compete for the treasure, they go mad just because of its name, rarely considering if it suits them!"

"To obtain the treasure would undoubtedly make one the strongest in the current Nine Provinces."

"This has already become a consensus among everyone."

"So what’s the information this time? Is there a specific description of the treasure?" Ling Feng continued to ask.

Chao Yun and Chao Yue exchanged a glance, then spoke in unison: "The hint for this treasure is only four words,"

"World-breaking Transmission!"

A bolt of thunder seemed to echo in Ling Feng’s mind. He opened his mouth wide in surprise, followed by intense joy.

Ling Feng undoubtedly knew what these four words meant: World-breaking Transmission signifies that obtaining this world treasure allows for direct distant spatial travel.

Even to break the barriers between worlds. He can freely break the world barriers of the Nine Provinces without relying on Ling Yun or the constant space-time vortex and space travel, able to journey across worlds.

Even achieving power like Bi Tian’s, able to tear open spatial rifts effortlessly, taking his strength to a whole new level.

He must obtain this treasure; Ling Feng had silently made up his mind to spare no effort in getting it, as it might be his only chance to leave the world of the Nine Provinces.

Missing this treasure, Ling Feng didn’t know how much longer he would have to wait to leave the Nine Provinces for the Three Realms.

"Taoist, has the treasure already appeared? Where is it?" Ling Feng smiled at Chao Yue. New here, he had to inquire from locals, grateful he encountered Chao Yun and Chao Yue.

Otherwise, Ling Feng would have had more trouble gathering information.

Chao Yue took another sip from the wine gourd and said, "Young man, don’t be anxious. I knew you’d be surprised by the treasure’s power, just like I was back then. It’s not embarrassing."

"But meals must be eaten one bite at a time. The treasure hasn’t appeared yet, so no need to hurry. Our current priority is to clear out the remnants of the Devil Clan from Dongzheng Mountain. As long as these Devil Beasts exist, I find no peace."

"More innocent people might suffer at their hands too, which I will never permit to happen again!"

Chao Yue suddenly exuded an aura of dominance, and Ling Feng suddenly realized this seemingly eccentric old Taoist might actually be a formidable swordmaster, certainly not merely an old drunkard. His previous bad impression of Chao Yue was entirely dispelled.

Ling Feng nodded, confessing directly, "Actually, when I was in the space tunnel, I wouldn’t have lost my way if not for the bizarre spatial storm, which led me here and separated me from my companions."

"Moreover, I was about to learn who was commanding that Devil Beast I killed, but then suddenly black feathers appeared to silence the beast,"

"So I’m even more certain my arrival in the Nine Provinces is no accident, as there must be an orchestrator behind all this!"

Chao Yue murmured, puzzled, "Black feathers—such a familiar trick. But I can’t recall where I’ve seen similar means."

Ling Feng felt disappointed; even Chao Yue didn’t know—how troublesome.

After a moment of silence among the three, Chao Yun finally spoke, "Master, Ling Feng seems quite curious about that Expiation Clay Statue. Will you tell him what you know?"

Ling Feng too suddenly remembered this. What exactly happened with the man in the black robe? What crime did he commit to warrant endless punishment? Ling Feng really wanted to know.

Upon hearing about the Expiation Clay Statue, Chao Yue’s expression suddenly changed, his hand shaking violently, almost dropping the wine gourd. He looked back at the statue, then regained calmness and stated unequivocally:

"The less you know about the statue, the better. It was tied to a terrifying event that shook the entire Nine Provinces at the time. You’ll naturally learn when the time comes."

"The prototype of that statue’s actions back then is related to the Mystic Treasure of the Nine Provinces that appears every three hundred thirty-three years, and I refuse to bring up those past events,"

"If Ling Feng follows me to compete for the treasure, he’ll naturally find out, but as for you, Chao Yun, it’s best not to know anything—simply trust that I will not harm you."

"After all," the old man shuddered, "none of those aware of that event had good endings..."

Chao Yun, though not fully understanding, knew his master would never harm him, so he lowered his head and said, "Yes."

While Ling Feng felt even more puzzled internally, he did not continue questioning.

After arranging themselves, the three planned to head to Dongzheng Mountain to vanquish demons. Chao Yue’s Treasured Sword was drawn once more, and he leaped onto it, steadying mid-air.

Amazingly, Chao Yun also produced a miniature Treasured Sword from his sleeve, which enlarged with magic in the air, letting Chao Yun stand on it, hovering above.

Ling Feng saw Chao Yun was also concealing capabilities, and couldn’t help but silently curse: Damn, they really are immortals; I honestly thought you, little Taoist, were not accomplished, but those purple aura lessons weren’t for nothing!

Ling Feng summoned Little Fei amidst the Taoist’s surprised glance, then stood on Little Fei’s back, proudly watching Chao Yue and his disciple.

Without further words, the trio flew toward Dongzheng Mountain.