Shennong Dao Master

Entering the toxic barrier, Zhao Xing and Jixia Palace Master slowed down, as they had to fend off the intrusion of the toxic barrier, just like the elixir rain in the first phase.

After advancing for half a day, Jixia Palace Master became excited.

"Found it!"

Even without Zhao Xing guiding, Jixia Palace Master himself discovered the ancient magic artifact’s presence, because the golden light from the mist ahead revealed the artifact’s outline clearly to the naked eye!

"Meow!" Jixia Palace Master, excited, wanted to rush forward, but Zhao Xing restrained him with a dragon claw. "Palace Master, there are still powerful figures here, don’t be impulsive."

In Zhao Xing’s spiritual perception, eight silhouettes appeared in the golden mist, all positioned closer than them.

Further away, there seemed to be people lurking, intent on reaping rewards without effort.

"Zhao Xing, who’s there?"

"I don’t recognize them." Zhao Xing activated Spiritual Vision, allowing Jixia Palace Master to share his sight.

"I recognize two." Jixia Palace Master, upon acquiring the vision, immediately saw the eight figures within the mist, "It’s Juan and Bo Qiu inside... We arrived a bit late."

The golden light within the toxic barrier emanated from a small bronze tripod, which cleared some toxic areas, making the view brighter.

However, surrounding the bronze tripod, there were eight presences.

Juan of the Carlos Family, Jiao Yuan Snake Bo Qiu, and six others he did not recognize, but they were accompanying each other, all exhibiting the late-stage Emperor fluctuations.

The three groups seemed to have arrived simultaneously. Facing the bronze tripod, none dared to be the first to seize it.

"Probably no hope of claiming the artifact," Jixia Palace Master shook his head.

Jiao Yuan Snake is late-stage Emperor, yet exceptionally gifted, the Heart Spirit Abyss can be considered as peak Emperor ability.

With six late-stage Emperors, the team is well-matched, the strength cannot be underestimated.

Juan Carlos is a peak Emperor martial artist, single-handedly ignoring the fifth layer Marquis Transformation and toxic barriers. He’s one of the strongest four, long-lived in the fifth layer.

Jixia Palace Master is also just late-stage Emperor, plus Zhao Xing, it’s impossible to contend with these people.

Even though some belong to the Empire faction, in the face of profit, what talk is there of factions? Meeting them head-on could mean quick deaths.

"Indeed, there’s no hope," Zhao Xing echoed.

Yet, despite their words, neither left immediately.

Not grasping for seizing, maintaining a safe distance to observe was feasible.

What if there’s a chance? That magic artifact is stronger than the top-grade Reincarnation Dao Soldiers, who wouldn’t want it?

"Juan! You already have three magic artifacts!" Bo Qiu, still cloaked in a black robe, watched Juan, "You are a Qi Sect martial artist, why pursue for these external objects? Why not let me have it, and I owe you a favor."

Juan, with a close-cropped haircut, wore very ordinary Ma Yi, looking harmless, but with him here, others dare not act rashly.

At Bo Qiu’s words, Juan glanced at him dismissively, "You’re not even human, what favor? I don’t lack, but I won’t let you have it."

"You!" Bo Qiu was instantly enraged, Juan being the only one who could see through his true form.

Thus, he was excessively apprehensive, not daring to initiate seizing.

"Brother Juan." From the six-person team to the south of the tripod, a Medical Dao Emperor spoke, "I am Zhong Qi from Taixu Palace. Since you do not lack, we are willing to offer a million Xuanling Ancient Coins for you to withdraw from the contention, and provide fifty thousand more after we exit."

"Taixu Palace is a top-tier Medical Dao power, quite reputable. Offering such a high price, it seems this is an extraordinary artifact," Jixia Palace Master felt excited.

Top-grade Reincarnation Dao Soldiers rarely fetch a million Xuanling Ancient Coins, yet Zhong Qi of Taixu Palace is willing to pay so much, clearly discerning the bronze tripod’s value.

"Is this artifact the one I’ve seen before?" Zhao Xing’s gaze penetrated the mist, attempting to ascertain clearly.

During a past auction held by Ancient Hill, a batch of ancient magic artifacts were handled, Zhao Xing wasn’t highly ranked back then, but still went to experience the occasion.

The bronze tripod now looked very much like one he had seen.

"Change!"

Zhao Xing switched forms again, transforming into an Emperor Dragon with thousand-eyed compound eyes, finally seeing through the layers of mist barrier, discerning the bronze tripod’s appearance.

Within the bronze tripod, there was a faint layer of pure yellow gas.

"It truly is it, the Two Forms Tripod that nurtures Heaven and Earth Mother Qi!"

Zhao Xing instantly understood its value.

Venerable Bai Han, as Heavenly Time Sect Demigod, proficient in Marquis Transformation, also adept at utilizing the Marquis Transformation to gather celestial essence.

Heavenly Time Sect is ultimately also Minister of Agriculture, thus as Demigod Farmer on Cross-Domain Ship, capable of farming.

The bronze tripod artifact isn’t key, but the Heaven and Earth Mother Qi inside is extremely precious!

It’s the essence formed by gathering Heaven and Earth Six Qi over countless years, absorbing it enables a significant transformation in True Spirit, and Daoist Skill realm could advance another level.

The vital point is, absorbing it can skip a True Spirit Tribulation!

If the Jiao Yuan Snake Boqiu, who has overcome three True Spirit Tribulations, absorbs it, it’s equivalent to overcoming the fourth, talent secret techniques could be further perfected.

Seeing this scenario, Zhao Xing was tempted too.

The amount of Heaven and Earth Mother Qi inside the Two Forms Tripod now is more than at the auction, at least three portions!

Sufficient for him and Jixia Palace Master to take a risk.

"Jixia Palace Master, should we give it a shot?"

"Hmm? Zhao Xing, this isn’t child’s play..."

"There are three portions of Heaven and Earth Mother Qi inside the tripod."

"What? How can you be sure..."

"Certain, senior Guluo River once..."

Jixia Palace Master as a Heavenly Time Sect Emperor, certainly knows the contents of the tripod, immediately his eyes widened.