Volume 1, Chapter 186: The Emergence of a Supreme Treasure; Gathering of Stormy Forces

Lin Yu looked at Lord Cauldron helplessly. Void Transformation Realm Level 2 warriors weren't cabbages to be found casually. 

Just then, a riot of multicolored light burst from the mountains at the edge of Lin Yu's vision, covering nearly half the sky. The light then converged into a pillar standing between heaven and earth, as if summoning all warriors who could see it. 

"Lord Cauldron, what's that?" Lin Yu asked curiously. 

"Multicolored light—this is the aura of a peerless treasure. Even in the Spirit Mountain World, such treasures don't appear every time it opens. Kid, let's go—we can't miss this!" Lord Cauldron hastily devoured Fu Du and Luo Ning, urging Lin Yu to hurry toward the light. 

Lin Yu didn't delay. Lord Cauldron's eagerness meant the treasure was extraordinary. 

Beneath the pillar of multicolored light, a snow-capped mountain had been split from peak to base as if by a blade. The light rose from deep within the mountain, stretching to the sky. 

"Look! The light is ahead—we must be the first here! There must be an incredible treasure beneath that light!" The Seventh Princess pointed, shouting to the imperial warriors behind her. 

Chu Chu stared at the mountain split by the underground light, exclaiming: "Aunt, this treasure must be extraordinary!" 

"If we're fast enough, no one will know we have the treasure once it's in our storage ring!" The Seventh Princess's eyes shone with determination. Though their strength was insufficient, they were too close to ignore the opportunity—fortune favors the bold. 

Reaching the peak, they found the crack they'd seen was actually hundreds of zhang wide. Filled with multicolored light and surging spiritual energy, it made breathing difficult even from a distance. 

Chu Chu tried to approach but was flung back by the light, crashing to the ground. "Aunt, the light is guarding the treasure. We can't enter until it fades." 

"Withdraw to the foot of the mountain. Staying here makes us a target." The Seventh Princess led them down as various forces arrived, all rushing toward the peak without noticing Chu Chu's group. 

Crowds gathered at the summit, but none could breach the light to see the treasure. 

Days later, a streak of blood-red light sliced through the sky toward the mountain, emanating overwhelming demonic qi that blotted out the sun. 

"Demon cultivator! A demon cultivator is coming!" 

"Hmph! Demon cultivators are hunted like rats by the Five Great Clans and Seven Prominent Families. How dare one show up here!" 

"This demon cultivator is powerful—his demonic qi is oppressive even from afar. He's no ordinary fiend." 

All looked up in astonishment as the voice of the demon cultivator rang out before he arrived: "To think I'd encounter a peerless treasure upon descending here. Heaven aids me!" 

His laughter triggered an avalanche, snow crashing down the mountain. Only those who could fly avoided heavy casualties. 

Boom! 

The blood-red light ignored the warriors and charged straight into the multicolored light. Everyone watched coldly, knowing the light couldn't be breached—they awaited the demon cultivator's failure. 

But he vanished into the light as if it were nonexistent. 

"Impossible! Has the light lost its power?" 

"Who is this demon cultivator? How strong is he to enter?" 

"This is bad! If the demon cultivator takes the treasure first..." 

Panic rose as many rushed after him, only to be flung back. The demon cultivator, trapped in the light like cotton, struggled to move before being blasted out hundreds of zhang. 

"Truly a peerless treasure—even I can't break through!" The black-robed demon cultivator rose, eyeing the crowd like prey, his excitement as undisguised as a wolf in a sheepfold. 

His gaze sent chills through all but a few, who couldn't even meet his eyes. 

"So many fresh 'meals.' Heaven truly blesses me! After devouring you all, I'll surely enter and claim the treasure." Lord Youyue grinned, regarding them as cattle. 

"Scoundrel! How dare you嚣张 (arrogant) here! We'll grind you to ashes!" A young warrior stepped forward, pointing angrily. 

"Hehe. I love bold ones—their flesh is tender." Lord Youyue's eyes glowed blood-red, enveloping the warrior. The youth howled as his flesh and blood was sucked away along the red light into Youyue's body. 

Before anyone could react, the light faded, leaving the warrior a skeleton wrapped in skin—completely devoured.