anovelconsole Chapter 12722 Unexpected Treasure
Chapter 12722 Unexpected Treasure
Chapter 12722 Unexpected Treasure
Ye Chen was escorted by guards all the way, and was eventually taken to a prison.
This prison is quite terrifying. It is shaped like a tower, going down eighteen levels, with cells cut out into many places. Inside, many unspeakable things are imprisoned, and countless cries of agony and groaning can be heard, making it feel like hell.
Why are you detaining me?
Ye Chen tentatively asked a question, wanting to find out the cause and effect behind Manager Jin's big case.
"Go in!"
But the two guards didn't waste any words. They simply shoved Ye Chen into a cell, closed the door, and turned to leave without saying another word.
The cell had layers of seals, but in reality, it couldn't hold Ye Chen.
With Ye Chen's strength, he could break free at any time, and even annihilating this small Void City branch would not be difficult.
His only fear was that Myriad Corpse Buddha!
"It seems that Manager Jin is also being held here."
Ye Chen looked out through the cell gate. In the deep, dark eighteen-story prison, among the countless prisoners, there seemed to be the presence of Manager Jin.
Ye Chen did not make any rash moves. He waited for a long time, but no one came to interrogate him. Even when it got dark, no one came.
He seemed to have been forgotten, and even the gaze of the Myriad Corpse Buddha was not focused on him.
"So, what exactly is that major case?"
Ye Chen frowned, then thought, "I can't worry about that now. I need to get to the Nine Luminaries Burning Star Sea as soon as possible to find the Tyrant's Flame."
He didn't have much time left. Since the gaze of the Myriad Corpse Buddha was not focused on this place, if he wanted to escape, no one could stop him.
"Lord of Reincarnation, are you?"
Just as Ye Chen was about to force his way out, he suddenly heard a faint call coming from below.
"who is it?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen immediately realized, through reverse reasoning, that it was Manager Jin's voice.
"Thank heavens! I, Jin, have been investigating the secrets of heaven and have glimpsed a glimmer of hope amidst the desolation. It turns out that the Lord of Reincarnation has come to save me!"
Manager Jin's voice was filled with excitement, as if he had grasped a lifeline.
Ye Chen felt a little embarrassed because he had just wanted to leave and had no intention of saving Manager Jin.
After all, Ye Chen has important matters to attend to right now and cannot afford to get involved in other things.
Manager Jin seemed to understand Ye Chen's predicament and hurriedly said:
"Please come to my place, Lord of Reincarnation. I have a treasure to offer you, which can relieve your worries."
He feared that Ye Chen would leave, which would inevitably plunge him into an abyss of no return, so he offered him a great reward.
Ye Chen wasn't one to stand by and watch someone die. Thinking that spending a short time with Manager Jin wouldn't take too long, he said, "I'll be there right away."
At that moment, Ye Chen used a spacetime projection technique. His real body was still in the prison cell, but he created a projection that locked onto the location of Manager Jin and projected it directly there.
With Ye Chen's exquisite supernatural powers, if there were no chaos to obstruct him, the spacetime technique he wielded could project his own image to all the heavens and myriad worlds.
Setting up a projection in this prison would be a piece of cake.
Soon, Ye Chen silently projected his image onto the cell where Manager Jin was located.
Ye Chen's cell is on the first floor, while Manager Jin's cell is on the eighteenth floor underground!
This place is incredibly gloomy, with chaotic and chilling air surging around it. Being imprisoned here for a long time will inevitably cause physical problems.
Ye Chen met Manager Jin, a middle-aged man who was so thin he was practically skin and bones. He had sunken eyes and wore a royal blue robe that was completely out of proportion to his body, and the robe was covered in dirt.
Ye Chen could tell that Manager Jin's original appearance should have been plump and fair, but after being imprisoned in this eighteen-level dungeon, he suffered greatly and became this inhuman and ghostly appearance.
"Lord of Reincarnation!"
In the darkness, Manager Jin saw a sliver of light shine in, which transformed into a tall and handsome figure—it was Ye Chen. Overjoyed, he immediately bowed and flattered him:
"I have long heard of the Lord of Reincarnation's great supernatural powers. Now that I have seen him, he is indeed a man of extraordinary appearance and imposing stature. It is a pleasure to meet you!"
Ye Chen also said, "Nice to meet you."
Manager Jin showed a look of shame and said:
"Did the Yuanzu recommend you to see me? I am ashamed to say that I am involved in a major case and am imprisoned. I am too busy to take care of myself, and you have been implicated as well."
Ye Chen was also very curious and asked, "I wonder what major case it is that has alarmed the Myriad Corpse Buddha?"
Manager Jin hesitated, then shook his head and said, "It's better not to say. If the Lord of Reincarnation gets further involved, how can I live with myself?"
He paused, then tentatively asked, "With the power of the Lord of Reincarnation, surely you can escape this prison?"
Seeing that Ye Chen could project a shadow without alerting any guards, he figured Ye Chen must have some extraordinary abilities.
Ye Chen said, "If it weren't for the Myriad Karma Corpse Buddha blocking my way, it wouldn't be difficult for me to escape."
Manager Jin hesitated for a moment, then sighed and remained silent.
Ye Chen guessed and said, "Manager Jin wants me to help you get out of trouble?"
Manager Jin waved his hand and sighed, "Forget it, I have a major case to handle. If I escape, I will surely be hunted down by the Myriad Corpse Buddhas. How could I dare to trouble the Lord of Reincarnation?"
"I'm sorry." Ye Chen fell silent. He also had important matters to attend to and naturally did not want to cause any unnecessary trouble.
Shopkeeper Jin pondered for a moment, then said, "Does the Lord of Reincarnation intend to go to the Nine Luminaries Burning Star Sea to search for the Eternal Night Burning Fire?"
Ye Chen was greatly surprised to hear him reveal the secret of heaven and asked, "How did you know?"
Manager Jin smiled and said, "I have some special methods for prying into the secrets of heaven. I can investigate many causes and effects that others cannot see."
Ye Chen said, "I see," but didn't ask any further questions.
Shopkeeper Jin added: "This Jiu Yao Burning Star Sea has nine major areas: Sun Yao, Yue Yao, Jin Yao, Earth Yao, Shui Yao, Fire Yao, Earth Yao, Sha Yao, and De Yao. The territory is very vast."
"The eternal fire you seek is the sacred fire of the Fiery Zone. The Fiery Zone is engulfed in raging flames, and without the protection of a flying boat, it is extremely difficult to penetrate it."
Ye Chen said, "I came here precisely because I want a flying boat."
He came to Manager Jin wanting a flying boat and to find out some things, but he never expected to be implicated and end up in prison.
Shopkeeper Jin said, "I have a treasure trove hidden in a place called 'The Tomb of the Moon God.' The Lord of Reincarnation can obtain a large number of high-purity soul fragments and a ship called 'The Remains of the Abyss Kun' by digging there."
Ye Chen's heart stirred, and he said, "Soul fragments, the remains of the Abyss Kun?"
Shopkeeper Jin said, "Exactly! Soul fragments are the currency circulating in the Origin World... Well, the Origin World is what you call the world outside, the origin of all the heavens, myriad realms, myriad laws, and myriad paths."
Beyond the world is in contrast to the absence of time and space, beyond the starry sky. The true name of the world beyond is "Origin," representing the origin of everything.
"...Only high-purity soul fragments can serve as currency. There are also some higher-level currencies, such as the Stone of Destiny, which is even more valuable. However, the Stone of Destiny is precious, and cultivators usually keep it for their own use, so it is rarely circulated."
Manager Jin knew that Ye Chen was new to the Origin World and was unclear about many things, so he explained everything in detail.
Ye Chen nodded and listened quietly. He had heard of the Stone of Destiny before; it was an extremely important item, and it seemed to be incredibly precious even in the Origin World.
"Manager Jin, I'm afraid I... won't have time to excavate your treasure."
After thinking for a while, Ye Chen realized that time was of the essence and there was probably no time to dig for treasure.
Manager Jin said, "It's alright. My treasure is buried outside the Tomb of the Moon God. We can dig it up as soon as we go there."
"The Tomb of the Moon God is the burial place of a moon goddess. It has now been occupied by a large number of chaotic demons, but as long as you do not go too deep, there will be no danger and it will not waste any time."
"I had actually anticipated that I would encounter a great disaster, so I made arrangements in advance and buried many treasures outside in preparation for any eventuality."
"Unexpectedly, the Corpse Buddha of Ten Thousand Causes descended in person, and I was unable to use many of my means of escaping and saving my life."
When the name Wanye Shifo was mentioned, Manager Jin's eyes were filled with deep awe and fear.
He had sensed the danger early on and wanted to escape, but with the arrival of the Myriad Causes Corpse Buddha, he could only become a prisoner, and many of the treasures he had prepared in advance were now useless.
“In my treasure trove lies the remains of a mythical Kun, which is exactly the flying boat you need. That flying boat is not an inanimate object, but a special living entity, crafted from the remains of an ancient creature.”
"That's what Manager Jin said."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's heart stirred. What he wanted was a suitable flying boat to enter the Nine Luminaries Burning Star Sea.
Since Manager Jin has already prepared it, that's perfect. Although he originally intended to use it for his escape, he doesn't need it now, so it's a good gift for Ye Chen.
"The Tomb of the Moon Goddess, the burial place of a moon goddess... I'll remember it."
Ye Chen wondered to himself, could that moon goddess be related to the goddess of March?
The Origin World is vast and boundless, and there are quite a few cultivators who have embarked on the "Moon" path and are known as Moon Gods.
The March Goddess is one of the best among them, almost a representative of the lunar pathway.
Manager Jin hummed in agreement, hesitated for a moment, and finally pleaded:
"Lord of Reincarnation, you have obtained my treasure and taken control of the Abyss Kun's remains. I hope you can go to Feather Island and find a woman named 'Autumn View Water'."
He gave a wry smile and then explained in detail, "That Feather Island is a wandering island that drifts and does business in various regions of the Nine Luminaries Burning Star Sea. It is also a branch of my Void Trade Market."
“Find Qiu Wangshui and tell her I’ve been wronged. She will try to save me. She’s the only one who can save me now.”
He really didn't want to trouble Ye Chen, after all, he could see that Ye Chen was now involved in the destiny of saving the other side of the starry sky.
There is an entire world waiting for Ye Chen to save.
But now that he's in dire straits, he can only rely on Ye Chen.
Ye Chen pondered to himself that the karma involved with Manager Jin was indeed significant, but the things he needed to do did not seem difficult.
It was just a routine task to inform them.
"Feather Island, Autumn View Water... Alright, Manager Jin, rest assured, I've remembered it."
Ye Chen nodded in agreement, thinking that with the spacetime projection technique, he could split into two groups: his real body could go to find the Eternal Night Burning Fire, while his clone could project information to deliver the message, so that neither would be delayed.
Upon hearing Ye Chen's agreement, Manager Jin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In that case, thank you very much."
He paused for a moment, then asked, "I wonder what realm the Lord of Reincarnation is at now?"
Ye Chen said, "The ninth level of the Undying Realm."
Shopkeeper Jin shook his head and said, "No, I mean your realm of laws... Well, you're new to the Origin World, so you might not know yet."
"Our world originated from a division of four law realms between the Heavenly Dao Realm and the Heavenly Pillar Realm."
"This is not a realm of cultivation, but a realm of laws, which is divided into Initial Aspiration, Spiritual Vision, Taiyi, and Tree of Life."
"If one's understanding of the laws is weaker than that of others, then one will be subject to constraints everywhere."
"The realm of laws..." Ye Chen murmured softly.
Manager Jin said, "Yes, these four realms of law are further divided into lower, middle and upper levels."
"The initial state of mind is about establishing one's original intention, which is the original intention of most people in the world, simply to survive."
"The original aspiration must not be shaken or forgotten, otherwise the Daoist heart will collapse."
"The Spirit Vision Realm is the ability to open one's spiritual vision and perceive all sorts of hidden things."
"The Taiyi Realm is the wondrous state where the physical body and soul are fused into one, achieving 'Taiyi'."
"Finally, there is the Tree of Life. Once the Tree of Life is established in the dantian, it is indestructible to gods and impervious to chaos. Reaching this stage means one has joined the ranks of top-tier experts."
Ye Chen pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid I haven't even stepped into the initial stage of the Heart Realm."
Manager Jin said, "Haven't you decided on your original intention yet?"
Ye Chen thought for a moment and said, "I have many unfinished things. I want to live, build a new world, protect the people around me, and so on. But I don't know which one can serve as my original intention. These things are equally important to me."
Manager Jin frowned slightly and said, "The simpler the initial intention, the better. If it is too complicated or the goal is too grand, it will be very easy to waver."
"If you want to survive in the Origin World, you must first establish your original intention. Only then will you have a chance to fight back when faced with the encroachment of chaos and darkness."
Ye Chen seemed to be deep in thought, and he also asked himself in his heart:
What was my original aspiration?
Manager Jin said, "You can think about your original intentions when you get out. You should leave now, Lord of Reincarnation. Otherwise, if you stay too long and are discovered by the Corpse Buddha of Myriad Causes, you will be in great trouble."
Ye Chen hummed in agreement, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Manager Jin and said, "Well then, Manager Jin, I'll take my leave now. If I have the ability, I will definitely find a way to get you out!"
Manager Jin nodded slightly and said, "I am very grateful for your kindness."
Ye Chen then took his leave, withdrew his projection clone, and waited a while to make sure he wasn't being targeted by the Myriad Causes Corpse Buddha before feeling relieved.
"It seems that the Corpse Buddha of Ten Thousand Businesses did not see through my identity."
"Or perhaps he saw through it, but just didn't say it?"
Ye Chen didn't know the reason behind it, he only knew that he had to leave, otherwise if time dragged on, the abyss would break the seal and break free, which would be very bad.
At that moment, Ye Chen used spatial magic to silently escape from prison without alerting any guards, and left the prison.
Upon leaving the prison, the night was deep. Ye Chen concealed his presence and blended into the darkness, managing to leave the island without alerting the Myriad Corpse Buddha.