The black figure seemed like an supreme deity, exuding an aura of absolute dominion just by standing there.
Threads of terrifying energy seeped from the black figure, causing the surrounding space to tremble.
After the black figure appeared, the Black Camphor Tree Demon and the numerous ferocious beasts in the jungle wasteland all prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
"Yes, Master, the Divine Stone was taken by a human!" the Black Camphor Tree Demon stammered, not daring to breathe.
The other ferocious beasts beside it remained silent, their heads buried deep in the ground, making no sound.
The black figure spoke no words, its gaze fixed on the devastated mountain cliff ahead, where the Rong Ling Divine Crystal had previously been placed.
The area that was once resplendent, emitting endless spiritual energy, was now dim and lusterless, with a sharp and peerless sword intent faintly discernible.
The black figure continued forward, raising its right hand lightly. The sword intent instantly appeared in the black figure's hand.
The figure contemplated the peerless sword intent in its hand, a flicker of extraordinary brilliance flashing in its black eyes.
"The time, the time, it has come early!"
After a long pause, the black figure murmured softly, the sword intent in its hand being effortlessly crushed by its own aura.
"Master, please grant me a chance. I will definitely lead our brethren to retrieve the Divine Stone!" the Black Camphor Tree Demon gritted out, its eyes filled with determination.
"Roar—"
The other ferocious beasts let out firm roars, echoing the Black Camphor Tree Demon.
"Enough. It's fine that the Divine Stone is lost. Continue to guard this place and observe if anyone else comes to steal the Divine Stone in the near future!" The black figure produced another Rong Ling Divine Crystal, which shone with dazzling brilliance, and placed it within the nearby cliff.
The Black Camphor Tree Demon looked at the scene before it, a sense of confusion welling up in its heart.
It couldn't understand why the black figure was doing this.
However, out of respect for the black figure's authority, the Black Camphor Tree Demon respectfully agreed.
Soon, under the black figure's mysterious power, the damaged cliff wall was restored to its original state, and the Rong Ling Divine Crystal emitted a brilliant glow within the rock.
Yet, within this brilliant glow, there seemed to be a hint of gloom.
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"That aura was truly terrifying!" In a mountain forest near Sun Moon Lake, Jiang Li was rapidly speeding away from the area.
The Great Kun Peng Art had been pushed to its absolute limit, resembling a meteor streaking through the sky.
"Indeed, Master. That fellow is definitely a Quasi-Emperor level ancient being, and his cultivation is not low!"
The Nightmare Beast beside Jiang Li nodded in agreement.
The Nightmare Beast had previously adventured in many places with Quasi-Emperor Mo Yun and had witnessed many top-tier powerhouses, so it was not unfamiliar with the aura of a Quasi-Emperor.
After half an hour, Jiang Li finally left the area, his heart gradually settling.
"This Rong Ling Divine Crystal!"
Jiang Li then took out the Rong Ling Divine Crystal he had just obtained.
The Rong Ling Divine Crystal released an extremely bright radiance in Jiang Li's palm, and a considerable amount of spiritual energy was absorbed into Jiang Li's body through his hand.
"Master, using this Rong Ling Divine Crystal might be able to repair your Pan Wu Divine Sword!" At this moment, the Nightmare Beast seemed to recall something and excitedly exclaimed.
Repair my Pan Wu Divine Sword? Jiang Li's eyes lit up.
This Pan Wu Divine Sword was gifted to him by the Eighth Prince Lin Jingyang of Tian Yuan City. It was the foundational artifact of the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty and possessed an extremely profound heritage.
However, with the annihilation of the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty and the ravages of time, it had been damaged and no longer possessed its former might.
Despite being damaged, it was still immensely powerful and had provided Jiang Li with significant assistance.
Divine-tier spiritual treasures were of the same rank as Supreme spiritual treasures. However, Supreme spiritual treasures were the innate spiritual treasures of Supremes, imbued with their aura and possessing even more incredible and terrifying might.
"What else is needed?" Jiang Li inquired.
Jiang Li found the Pan Wu Divine Sword quite useful, and it was also one of the few spiritual swords that could amplify his Tai Yi Sword Intent. If it could be repaired, it would undoubtedly be excellent.
"Master, didn't you obtain many top-tier spiritual treasures before? By using the Rong Ling Divine Crystal to fuse their spiritual essence, you can definitely repair it, and perhaps even upgrade the Pan Wu Divine Sword to a higher rank, reaching the level of a Half-Emperor weapon!" the Nightmare Beast continued.
The numerous spiritual treasures obtained previously? Jiang Li's heart stirred, and he then retrieved a spatial ring from the Yellow Springs Saint Slaying Diagram.
This spatial ring contained the numerous spiritual treasures Jiang Li had acquired.
Along his journey, Jiang Li had obtained many spiritual treasures through the Life Script System, and he had also slain countless enemies, acquiring a great deal of spoils.
Among these spoils were spiritual treasures of various ranks, with a comprehensive assortment.
Innumerable treasures below the Saint tier, hundreds of Saint-tier treasures, and even several Divine-tier treasures, all of which were of extremely astonishing value.
"I never expected I would have so many spiritual treasures!" Jiang Li murmured, looking at the pile of spiritual treasures in the spatial ring, which had almost formed a small mountain.
Whenever Jiang Li obtained spiritual treasures he couldn't use, he would directly place them into this spatial ring without attending to them.
He hadn't expected there to be so many.
The Nightmare Beast beside him released a trace of its consciousness and also saw the many spiritual treasures within, its heart startled.
"Will the spiritual essence of these spiritual treasures be enough to upgrade the Pan Wu Divine Sword?" Jiang Li asked.
"Yes, no problem, absolutely no problem!" The Nightmare Beast took a deep breath and replied.
"Then I'll entrust this task to you. If you successfully upgrade the Pan Wu Divine Sword, I'll give you a Divine-tier cultivation technique for refining the spirit!" Jiang Li then said to the Nightmare Beast.
The Nightmare Beast had followed Jiang Li for so long and had helped him with many things.
If the Nightmare Beast could indeed achieve this upgrade, Jiang Li would not be overly concerned about a Divine-tier cultivation technique for refining the spirit.
"Yes, Master, I will definitely succeed!" Upon hearing Jiang Li's words, the Nightmare Beast felt a surge of joy.
The Nightmare Beast was a top-tier exotic beast that primarily cultivated its spiritual power. However, due to the scarcity of spirit-refining cultivation techniques,
it was currently using an ordinary Saint-tier spirit-refining technique. If it could use a Divine-tier technique, its cultivation speed would undoubtedly increase considerably.
No one wished to become stronger, and the Nightmare Beast was no exception.
Immediately, the Nightmare Beast, having received Jiang Li's promise, took Jiang Li's spatial ring filled with numerous spiritual treasures and the Pan Wu Divine Sword, and entered the Yellow Springs Saint Slaying Diagram to repair the Pan Wu Divine Sword.
Jiang Li felt a flicker of excitement, wondering about the might of a Pan Wu Divine Sword at the Half-Emperor weapon level.
However, his next destination should be the location of Quasi-Emperor Tian Ji's secret treasury.
Jiang Li collected his thoughts and cast his gaze towards the direction of Quasi-Emperor Tian Ji's secret treasury.
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