novelraw Chapter 775 - 445: The Greatest Effort_2
Chapter 775 - 445: The Greatest Effort_2
Chapter 775: Chapter 445: The Greatest Effort_2
With a sigh, Yan Xiaobao sat down and slowly opened the storage stone. Then, he picked up an item. The first thing he saw was a leather scroll. Opening the scroll, he discovered a painting of a multi-faced beast sealed with inscriptions. Looking at these sealing inscriptions, he realized they were vastly different from any inscriptions he had seen before.
"This seems to be a type of soul shadow from another world," Lan Feng said slowly. "They are unlike the soul shadows of our world. Moreover, their inscription patterns are something I’ve never encountered before."
"Then they’re of no use to me," Yan Xiaobao said dejectedly, but Lan Feng quickly retorted, "Their value far surpasses the soul shadows of our world!" he exclaimed.
"These inscriptions are sealing glyphs—something you should learn. With these, you can seal creatures. The best part is that no one else knows these inscription patterns. They are indestructible to anyone."
Hearing this, Yan Xiaobao’s heart began to race. The ability to seal other cultivators with inscriptions unknown to everyone else—Yan Xiaobao understood that, without a doubt, he couldn’t let this go.
Without pulling out any other treasures, Yan Xiaobao sat down once again. As he funneled his consciousness into the scroll, the leather scroll rested in his hands. He observed each symbol within the inscriptions, trying to comprehend and penetrate the complexity of the patterns.
Although Yan Xiaobao was able to understand the inscriptions one by one, he still couldn’t fully grasp how they worked together. The sealing inscriptions were hard to fathom; they were extremely profound, but the more time he spent studying them, the better he understood.
It wasn’t a single inscription pattern but rather five overlapping patterns. Individually, these inscriptions were relatively simple, capable of little beyond capturing opponents. However, if the inscriptions were carved in quick succession, they would activate dynamically and prove difficult to break. Of course, everything was relative—if Yan Xiaobao used his Peak King energy to capture a Saint, that Saint could break free. Even then, though, it would take considerable effort and allow Yan Xiaobao to escape.
On the other hand, if Yan Xiaobao used Lan Feng’s Holy Power, he would also be able to capture and seal other Saints. The sealing formation was simply astonishing.
Now that Yan Xiaobao had understood the inscription patterns, he also knew how to release the soul shadow within the leather scroll. Yan Xiaobao wasn’t sure whether he should try it or save it for later. It could very well be a one-time-use soul shadow, in which case he’d rather save it for a dire situation.
Just as he was about to draw out another item, he heard the sound of a creaking door. He immediately returned the item to his storage stone and slipped his hand into his bracelet.
He stood up, cautiously watching the door as it opened. It did so very slowly, and before long, a figure staggered in.
The man’s entire body was covered in blood, with visible wounds all over. However, his eyes were dark and focused as he assessed the room he’d entered. Gazing around, his hollow, black eyes seemed absorbed by the carved reliefs on the walls. He quickly hurried to a corner, where he sat down, clearly attempting to heal from his injuries.
Yan Xiaobao paid no mind to the wounded man. He didn’t appear to have any ill intent toward him, and Yan Xiaobao wasn’t one to attack without reason. So long as people didn’t insult or provoke him, he wouldn’t bother them.
It was evident that this Saint had charged through room after room. He might have amassed an impressive collection of treasures, but Yan Xiaobao still didn’t attack him. He patiently waited for more Saints to arrive so they could attempt to pass through the massive door together.
A day later, more experts started appearing, entering through the same door the injured Saint had used. Clearly, the man had cleared out most of the traps, making the path fairly straightforward and safe. Like a deluge, experts flooded the area, arriving at the door to join the group. Watching this scene, Yan Xiaobao was startled to notice Sha Yun emerging from the group, accompanied by a pack of magical beasts. Watching her for a while with concern, he saw that she remained unharmed. She even smiled as she joked with the other hybrids.
Many experts arrived, and Yan Xiaobao was glad the stone room they were in was so spacious. It was vast enough to seemingly hold up to five thousand cultivators without issue.
Days passed. Some experts attempted to force the massive door open. While Yan Xiaobao continued waiting patiently, others set up small stalls to sell or trade some of the treasures they had discovered so far. Although the tomb held a wealth of treasures, most of the major finds had been taken by Senior Experts, leaving only remnants to be traded. A variety of medicine pills and herbs were put up for sale.
Yan Xiaobao browsed the makeshift stalls, purchasing all the herbs he believed to be from other worlds. These would be necessary for his Celestial Alchemy recipes.
Many were happy to sell these herbs, as they didn’t recognize their value and assumed they were just useless wildflowers. Some might have suspected they were special, but with enough Gold Coins, everyone was willing to part with them cheerfully.
On the seventh day after the second door opened, yet another door began creaking open. The sound immediately put Yan Xiaobao and the other Saints on high alert.