In an instant, Ye Kai's curiosity was piqued.
As he set about breaking the formation, he couldn't help but speculate about what else might be hidden within.
He didn't believe that there was only an eight-hundred-year-old Crimson Fruit tree inside; there had to be more.
Whether it was a deliberate Restriction set by someone or a mechanical trap, for Ye Kai, these were child's play. After all, he had many sophisticated robots and advanced technological instruments at his disposal, making it incredibly easy to dismantle such things.
However, he had to be cautious about the subsequent layer of Restriction.
Ye Kai pondered for a moment but did not rush to use the Five Elements Breaking Restriction Technique recorded in the Great Five Elements Return to Ruins Technique. Instead, he wielded a Crane Song Sword and struck forcefully at the Restriction.
"Clang!!!"
With that strike, a layer of red mist burst forth. Even with Ye Kai's composure, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
This Restriction was unexpectedly strong; despite receiving a full-force blow from the top-tier artifact, the Crane Song Sword, it didn't even tremble. Compared to the previous sneaky fellow's methods, this was far superior.
The earlier Restriction, combined with mechanical traps, was merely a clever trick. A cultivator accustomed to probing with Divine Sense might inadvertently trigger it due to carelessness—this was what one called "darkness under the lamp."
However, this strike also allowed Ye Kai to gauge the strength of the Restriction. Although the Crane Song Sword couldn't shake it, it did cause it to flicker briefly.
It was this flash of light that brought a glimmer of joy to his face while also helping him understand the resentment and unwillingness of those who came before him. Without powerful means to break through, one would have to master the ways of Restriction.
Otherwise, anyone who approached would be left in the dark.
Unless one used a top-tier artifact and struck for several hours—or even longer—of course, if one had magical treasures, even if they couldn't unleash their full power, a few strikes would likely suffice to break through.
No one knew if there were other Restrictions or formations behind this one. If there were, then it would be a cause for despair.
After striking with his sword once more, the light of the Restriction flickered again. Over a hundred Nano Extreme Pathfinders released beams of scanning light, meticulously examining the strength of the Restriction, the distribution of energy, and whether there were any other mechanisms surrounding it.
Three to five minutes later, as a glow appeared on his wrist, three projections from WIKI materialized immediately. "Lord God, the scan is complete. There are no mechanisms behind the stone walls surrounding the Restriction, but there is a considerable amount of Golden Sand, which is very suitable for the research and development of basic magical tools."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kai waved his hand decisively and said, "Then let's collect some and break the Restriction!"
In an instant, nearly a hundred Nanorobots emerged from the passage behind him. With his command, a series of muffled sounds followed as the Nanorobots exploded into droplets that spread like mercury, covering the entire corridor.
"Buzz!!!"
As hundreds of laser beams struck with full force, a dazzling light erupted from the front of the Restriction. Suddenly, hundreds of white light threads sprang forth from both sides of the corridor walls, weaving together to form a large net that tightly sealed off the entire passage.
On the threads of silk, flashes of golden and silver Radiance flickered intermittently, as if made from pure gold and silver, captivatingly bright.
"So it's that—Golden Devouring Spider!"
Such an obvious feature instantly lifted Ye Kai's spirits.
Without hesitation or further testing, he reached out to touch the Restriction. Immediately, a burst of multicolored Radiance flickered, accompanied by crackling sounds like popping beans. Moments later, the resilient Restriction suddenly shone brightly and began to vibrate violently before bursting apart with a loud bang into swirling Spirit Light.
For those unfamiliar with Golden Silk, attempting to cut it with metallic tools would undoubtedly lead to frustration; this material was particularly effective against metal artifacts.
However, when Ye Kai took out a jade vial and opened it, a wisp of azure smoke rose gently. He then lightly blew towards the mouth of the vial.
"Whoosh!"
The bluish-white smoke immediately adhered to the Golden Silk net. After just a few breaths, the net quickly dimmed, and the strands of silk became weak and collapsed.
Ye Kai proudly picked up the net, gave it a casual shake to store it away, and then looked eagerly at the passageway, especially at the large silver-white spiders.
"Swish!!!"
Wherever the bluish-white smoke passed, dozens of silver-white spiders, each as large as a basin, along with a few that shimmered with golden spots, fell limp to the ground. He carefully affixed talismans to each one and then stored them in his Spirit Beast Bag.
The Golden Devouring Spider loved treasures with ice attributes but was also most afraid of such cold treasures; it was a relationship of both love and hate. Of course, if there were some cold and icy wine available, it would be even better, just like the scene before him.
He effortlessly captured at least sixty or seventy Golden Devouring Spiders, each over a hundred years old. Ye Kai was so delighted that his grin nearly reached the back of his head.
The Golden Devouring Spider was not only an incredibly powerful beast, but its silk was also an excellent material for crafting magical garments and robes. If refined into magical artifacts, they would be exceptionally sharp.
"Boom!"
In high spirits after acquiring such treasures, Ye Kai set up many traps after collecting enough Golden Sand. He then approached a stone wall and struck it with all his might. The wall immediately shattered, revealing a stone chamber.
The interior of the chamber was not very large, about one thousand square meters in size.
However, the arrangement inside and the prominent Spring Well instantly invigorated him. The jade pool, measuring one meter on each side, was calm and clear, with invisible Spiritual Energy transforming into wisps of misty waves that looked incredibly enticing.
“Superior Spirit Spring Spring Well!!!”
The Spirit Spring is a remarkable treasure, and the Spring Well is even more extraordinary. No one truly understands its principles, not even cultivators at the Fusion Stage, but that does not diminish the affection cultivators have for it.
This treasure offers immense benefits to all Sects, Cultivation Families, and even some settled Loose Cultivators. Aside from being a fixed gathering place for Spiritual Energy, setting up formations later requires a concentration of rich Spiritual Energy, which simply accelerates cultivation.
However, Spiritual Veins and Spirit Springs are two distinct concepts. Spiritual Veins are mostly intangible, yet they can be observed using techniques like the Qi Observation Technique. Some Powerful Beings have even developed various formations specifically targeting Spiritual Veins.
Using these Spiritual Veins as a foundation, one can set up formations like Locking Spirit Veins and Nurturing Spiritual Veins, enhancing the absorption and gathering of Earth Spirit Energy.
After thousands of years, it is possible that Spiritual Veins may take shape. Once they do, the benefits to that particular Sect, family, or empire would be immeasurable.
On the other hand, the Spiritual Spring Spring Eye is a treasure similar to the manifestation of a Law. As long as you do not forcefully shatter it, it can spontaneously gather Earth Spirit Energy and even form a Spirit Spring on its own.
Whether for drinking or alchemy, it is an excellent spiritual material.
Moreover, bathing in this Spirit Spring can provide minor cleansing effects for one's spiritual body. Of course, if one can maintain this practice over time, their spiritual body will become increasingly pure.
Indeed, this is a rare and valuable treasure.
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