Nationwide Development: Spend Billions in Advance to Bind the Empress

Chapter 471 The Chaos Treasure, the Cursed Stone!

"With my current foundation and the assistance of the Great Dao of Power, I can at most surpass the Dao Ancestor by half a step. It would be extremely difficult for me to contend with a Dao Ancestor..." Ling Qingxue silently estimated.

Her attack actually exceeded its damage potential; otherwise, she could have directly activated the ancestral artifact's pressure and crushed these Immortal Emperors to death.

She estimated that if she unleashed her full power, she should be able to contend with a half-step Dao Ancestor.

But the Dao Ancestor is different; this kind of life form has undergone a qualitative change.

Just by attrition and dragging things out, we could wear her down, not to mention other methods we might have.

'Thinking about these things is still too far ahead…' Ling Qingxue shook her head, glancing at the chaotic battlefield:

'It's a pity I didn't control my strength well, otherwise I could have found some favor items for the young master, and then I could have properly comprehended the Great Dao when I got back...'

This is something to keep in mind; the more adept you are at using power, the more you can improve your combat strength.

Withdrawing her gaze, Ling Qingxue slipped away.

She had been pursued too closely before and hadn't had a chance to explore the secret realm properly; she might have missed some of the Luck Fruits.

"This battle is so exciting to watch!" Shen Yun, sitting on a large rock, felt refreshed.

It felt like watching my favorite movie, and then still wanting more even after it ended.

Next, Qingxue explored the entire Immortal Emperor's Secret Realm but still couldn't obtain a top-grade Luck Fruit.

However, being able to upgrade the lace gloves to the ancestral level is already a very rewarding achievement.

Not long after, Zhu Qingcheng emerged from the cave ahead.

If before she was simply good-looking...

After reaching the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm, her entire demeanor changed.

Her eyes were still beautiful, as deep as the starry sky, yet a myriad of laws seemed to intertwine within them as they moved, making it impossible for anyone to meet her gaze.

Her skin, smooth and lustrous like jade, faintly glowed with a hazy, ethereal radiance, as if even the celestial energy of heaven and earth was drawing closer to her.

Although Zhu Qingcheng had already restrained herself very well, the three Xuan Tian cultivators who walked out of the cave at the same time subconsciously felt fear when they looked at her.

This is a transcendent pressure emanating from the soul, which will naturally make lower-level cultivators feel nervous.

Zhu Qingcheng didn't feel there was anything to be proud of in becoming a quasi-Immortal Emperor. She approached Shen Yun with a joyful expression:

"I've kept you waiting, young master!"

She owes her achievements to the help of the man in front of her; otherwise, she probably would never have had the chance to reach such a high level in her life.

Shen Yun smiled and said, "I'll head back now to take care of things here. We'll set off again after you've finished."

"Hmm!" Zhu Qingcheng nodded, and after watching him disappear, she turned to the three Xuan Tian cultivators not far away and asked with a smile:

"Fellow Daoists, do you know my young master?"

"We dare not accept such a formal address from you, senior!" The three quickly bowed in greeting.

They knew that Shen Yun had obtained a fruit that would make him a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, and they were not surprised that the woman in front of them was already at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level.

They dared not hide the fact that they knew Shen Yun, and revealed his identity in the Xuan Tian Ancient Cloud Palace, etc.

After leaving the secret realm, Shen Yun returned to the flying boat.

Seeing that Ao Fei was playing a game, he asked softly, "How's your green lotus?"

"Brother Shen!" Ao Fei stood up to greet him, her face showing helplessness.

"It has a strong sensitivity to the Fruit of Luck, but it's too timid and runs away whenever it sees people."

The Chaos Green Lotus is indeed amazing. Cultivators cannot use their divine sense to sense the fruits of fortune, but this little guy can find them every time!

The problem is that it's too timid; it runs away at the slightest disturbance, though it's quite fast at escaping.

Raising a character is definitely not easy, especially a character with mental issues like this. They won't listen to your opinions and will act entirely on instinct.

"Think about it from another perspective, at least it won't have any accidents, which is a kind of luck," Shen Yun comforted her with a smile.

"Xian'er and the others have had a good harvest this time. After the secret realm ends, I will give it some cultivation fruits to eat. Maybe if its cultivation improves, its mind will become clearer."

"I've troubled Brother Shen again." Ao Fei looked at him with gratitude in her eyes.

This brother-in-law is wonderful in every way. He's capable, comforting, and always finds ways to help her solve problems. He's so considerate.

'I really envy Sister Xian'er~…' Ao Fei muttered to herself, suddenly remembering Huo Huo's teasing words about how a sister-in-law is the best, and her cheeks flushed.

'How could Brother Shen possibly be interested in me... Oh dear, I can't think about this, or Sister Xian'er will be heartbroken!'

"It's nothing, the secret realm is almost over." Shen Yun glanced at the game screen. Xian'er and the other five had all finished exploring the secret realm, and their gains were unchanged. They were currently digesting their respective fruits.

As time went by, the Secret Realm event was drawing to a close.

As soon as Zhu Qingcheng appeared not far from the flying boat, a game notification popped up in front of Shen Yun's eyes:

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the mentoring quest! You have received a Newcomer Mentoring Chest*1! Your mentoring title has reached level 2: Carefree Master!]

[Would you like to recharge 5000 million to add the Newcomer Assistance Treasure Chest?]

Shen Yun didn't hesitate and pointed:

[Add a bet!]

The money bag clattered, and the treasure chest in front of them shone even brighter, its brilliance overflowing.

However, this phenomenon can only be seen by the player; outsiders cannot observe it.

As the treasure chest opened, a crystal emitting a chaotic mist slowly floated up:

[Cursed Stone: Possesses terrifying curse power! When a player casts a curse, the spell will be 100% successful, except for ethereal objects!]

[Quality: Superior - Chaotic Treasure (Chaotic items are divided into low, medium, and superior qualities)]

[Note: Using the Cursed Stone consumes Cursed Source. Each activation will leave the Cursed Stone dormant for ten million years. (It can be recharged by finding Cursed Sources.)]

[Passive Effect: When a player is cursed, they will be protected by the Cursed Stone, which multiplies the curse effect by 10 and attaches it to the person who cast the curse!]

'A top-grade Chaos Treasure?! Not bad, not bad!' Shen Yun was quite satisfied with this little gadget.

A curse signifies misfortune, and this curse can not only prevent it but also passively make the other party suffer the consequences of their own actions, making it truly practical.

'I'm only 2300 million away from reaching VIP11!' Shen Yun was secretly thrilled.

This amount of money is a very small part compared to the hundreds of millions that are often involved.

"Young Master! Miss Ao!" At this moment, Zhu Qingcheng appeared on the deck of the flying boat.

"Yes, you've just had this opportunity. Go inside and meditate on it carefully," Shen Yun instructed Ao Fei after speaking.

"Consort Ao, bring Qinglian out. She needs to consume the Fortune Fruit."

As he spoke, he summoned back the Void Creation Cauldron from the room and held it in his palm.

The cultivation fruits obtained by Xian'er and the others can elevate the Chaos Green Lotus to the Immortal Lord realm!

But this little guy has remarkable talent. If he regains his memories and runs far away, it will be troublesome. It's just right to use the Void Creation Cauldron to suppress him.

Zhu Qingcheng entered the room as instructed, while Ao Fei summoned Qinglian and took the fortune fruit handed to her by Shen Yun, giving it to Qinglian to consume.

Perhaps aware of the two's goodwill, or perhaps because of the existence of the Void Creation Cauldron in Shen Yun's hand, the Chaos Green Lotus remained quiet, focusing only on using its petals to digest the fruit without making any unusual movements.

In order not to waste any time, the airship continued its journey towards the battlefield of all races...

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