The Enigmatic One! Tengshe's Essence Blood, Dragon-Patterned Crimson Copper.

The Vermilion Bird essence blood is a supreme treasure, at least comparable to a sacred herb, with boundless wondrous uses!

It might even contain a trace of the Vermilion Bird's true soul that has yet to dissipate, capable of being nurtured within a divine wheel, ultimately transforming into a true Vermilion Bird spirit, vastly amplifying a cultivator's combat strength!

Such a divine item—no one wanted to miss out on it!

In an instant, Gu Xiu, Helian Cheng, and the other Soul Fusion Realm cultivators sprang into action, charging toward the palace.

"I'll leave the treasure herb with you for now—I'll come back for it later!"

Before departing, Baili Jinghong shot Jiang Yuqiong a cold glance and quickly followed.

A mere King-tier treasure herb couldn't compare to the Vermilion Bird essence blood!

His words made Jiang Yuqiong's eyebrows twitch.

"Still so arrogant?"

"In that case, you lot can forget about getting the Vermilion Bird essence blood."

"I'd rather feed it to a dog than leave it for you!"

Jiang Yuqiong muttered under his breath. His singular divine wheel swept across the sky, enveloping Feng Wuchou, Hui Shoutao, and the others.

Then, activating the Word of Movement technique, he transformed into a streak of light, racing toward the distance.

Far away, the massive palace stood like a primordial beast, silent yet exuding an overwhelming presence!

The palace was divided into nine layers, each extraordinarily grand and guarded by its own independent formation!

Within the palace, powerful artifacts and treasures were neatly arranged, each protected by ferocious restrictions!

Ordinary people couldn't possibly break in and take the treasures!

But in truth, by the time Jiang Yuqiong and his group arrived, another group had already gotten there first.

There were eight of them—seven men and one woman!

Their leader was a youth of about eighteen, with a sharp, eagle-like nose!

He wore a black feathered robe, seemingly woven from the plumes of a divine bird.

Each feather glinted like a blade forged from divine iron, radiating a chilling light!

They, too, had only just arrived.

Among them, a burly, bear-like youth held a pair of golden shears, crafted from the bones of some unknown creature!

With a single snip at the restriction, blinding light flared up.

Slash!

The restriction on the first layer of the palace was shattered by more than half, with countless runes scattering and dissipating into nothingness!

Instantly, the roars of birds and beasts erupted from within the breached restriction!

Waves of divine light surged!

From one jade vial, a terrifying Vermilion Bird phantom emerged, soaring through the palace, nearly shaking the heavens before vanishing into the sky!

Another jade vial followed suit, emitting a horrifying hiss, like the enraged roar of a flood dragon!

"The Ancient Sky Sect sure has a lot of treasures!"

"Worth of the legacy of a Human Emperor!"

The burly youth said in a deep voice.

But just then, someone beside him spoke urgently.

"Bad news! Someone's coming!"

The group's expressions sharpened, and they released their divine senses, detecting the commotion outside.

More than twenty figures were rushing toward the palace—all disciples from the assessment.

"Damn it! The palace's emergence caused too much noise and drew their attention!"

"There are still six layers left to check—what do we do now?"

Another voice spoke up, filled with anxiety.

Among them, a young woman licked her vibrant red lips with a vivid tongue.

Her tight red robe clung to her body, accentuating her curvaceous figure!

"Young Master, let this servant go slaughter them all! Then we can keep searching!"

Her voice was soft, her watery eyes shimmering with endless charm and allure.

Her swaying hips nearly entranced those around her!

But the lead youth remained unmoved.

He shook his head, his eyes glinting with razor-sharp resolve.

"No need to search further—what we're looking for isn't here!"

"Let's check elsewhere!"

With that, he turned to leave.

But the burly youth hesitated, his gaze lingering on the treasures within the restriction.

"Since we're here, with so many supreme treasures from the Ancient Sky Sect, we should at least take a few!"

As he spoke, he raised the golden bone shears again, ready to cut.

But in the next moment, his body froze, meeting the lead youth's icy stare.

"Focus on the mission—don't cause unnecessary trouble!"

"If you ruin our plans and attract the Ancient Sky Sect's attention, I won't hesitate to kill you!"

Cold sweat poured from the burly youth, and he dared not act rashly again.

The lead youth gave him another piercing look, then his feathered robe flared open, transforming into a pair of massive wings with a gentle flap.

"Let's go!"

With a whoosh, a black whirlwind surged within the palace, and the group vanished into the void.

Not long after their departure, a series of figures landed outside the palace.

"The gate has no restriction!"

"Perfect!"

Helian Cheng, Baili Jinghong, Gu Xiu, and the others flashed inside, arriving at the first layer of the palace.

The next moment, their expressions exploded with shock!

"So many treasures!"

"Vermilion Bird essence blood! That vial contains Vermilion Bird essence blood!"

"And that vial… it's Teng Snake essence blood! Definitely Teng Snake essence blood!"

"Dragon-patterned Red Copper! A top-tier refining material! Even some sacred artifacts use this treasure!"

"So many supreme treasures!"

The Vermilion Bird and Teng Snake were both mighty beings that dominated the ancient era!

Their essence blood was exceedingly rare in the present day.

Obtaining it could trigger a complete transformation in a person!

A fist-sized piece of metal sat quietly, etched with natural dragon patterns!

Beyond that, there were several other supreme treasures—divine weapons, treasured armor!

Each glowed brilliantly, radiating terrifying power!

This sent Baili Jinghong, Helian Cheng, and the others into a state of uncontrollable excitement!

"Across the Three Thousand Dao Domains, aside from those holy lands and great sects, who could be this extravagant!"

"Worth of the Ancient Sky Sect! Worth of the sect of an Emperor!"

Helian Cheng exclaimed repeatedly.

They all hailed from great clans, but even the combined treasures of their clans likely couldn't match this haul.

To witness this was an absolute stroke of heavenly fortune!

Even more astonishingly, the restrictions here had been heavily damaged, with little power remaining!

Still, with their cultivation, breaking them wouldn't be easy.

"Everyone, let's join forces to break the restrictions first. As for who gets the treasures, let it depend on our own abilities!"

"What do you say?"

Baili Jinghong proposed.

"Agreed!"

The others nodded.

Without hesitation, they each summoned their power, preparing to shatter the restrictions!

But at that moment, a childish voice suddenly rang in their ears.

"There really are a lot of good things here!"

"But you lot can forget about them—I'm taking them all!"

Under their gazes, a small figure darted forward, appearing beside them.

It was the same kid they'd encountered earlier!

"You've got some guts, kid! You actually dared to follow us here!"

Helian Cheng barked coldly.

As he spoke, he swung his hand, unleashing a blade of light toward the small figure.

But Jiang Yuqiong didn't even acknowledge him!

Mysterious runes flared beneath his feet, rendering his form illusory.

With a single step, he entered the restriction!