Birth

Outside the low mountain, there was an abandoned garden. The walls were broken, and the weeds were half the height of a person. It was a ruin.

It was rumored that the Medicine Deity had built a hut here back then. Later on, this place became a historical remnant for later generations to admire.

Shi Hao, the Nine-Headed Lion, and the others had been waiting here for a long time. The debris was removed, and the ruins were cleared. The earth was dug up, revealing a small altar.

With a rumble, a white light flashed. A jar appeared on the altar. It wasn’t that large and was only as tall as a fist. It was snow-white and sparkling.

Its sudden appearance immediately drew everyone’s attention. Shi Hao’s eyes lit up, and he was incomparably happy and excited.

The others were also stirred up, finding this a bit hard to believe. They never expected that they would actually succeed. From the ancient era until now, so many years had already passed, yet the legendary divine ice container was still here!

“This is great! We succeeded! The Emperor Butterfly will reappear in this world!” The big red bird roared, unable to hold it in any longer.

“What… We actually found it. That’s something that belonged to the Medicine Deity. Legend has it that he traveled thousands of mountains and rivers, searching through endless archaic ruins. According to legends, only then did he find it. Now, it’s right in front of our eyes.” Lin Kun was astonished.

Huo Ling’er’s pretty face was completely red and full of smiles. She hit the jackpot in the Medicine Capital. It was incredible. She even found the thing from legends.

Yun Xi was also at a loss for words, and her fair face was covered in astonishment. This was definitely great luck. Obtaining this divine insect meant that a precious technique comparable to the Vicious Ten was about to appear. Regardless of whether it was the Emperor Butterfly or its divine ability, the effects would be far-reaching. If news of this got out, it would be a great upheaval.

However, right now, no one in the outside world knew that Shi Hao had obtained such tremendous benefit!

The spiritual essence in the Medicine Capital became richer and richer. This was especially true for the central area, which was the low mountain. Strands of multicolored light were emitted from it. Mist curled about, and the clouds were evaporating with colorful light. It was an extremely beautiful sight.

“What’s going on?” More and more people were shocked and confused.

This was especially true for the Divine Medicine Sect. A few elders and disciples looked at this divine mountain with shocked expressions. They thought of some legends.

“During the ancient era, this mountain was sacred to begin with. However, it was later sealed by the Medicine Deity, so the spiritual essence only surged underground and rarely seeped out. Now, there is actually such a change. Could it be that the underground formation has been damaged?”

A few people even heard that there was something suppressed below the low mountain. Based on their speculations, it was likely going to appear in the world now.

In an instant, the Divine Medicine Sect was in an uproar. Many people rushed toward the low mountain, hoping to see what was going on.

On the low mountain, auspicious multicolored light gushed out from an ancient well. Spiritual mist surged, making it look more and more like an immortal precious land.

It was clear that the gray-clothed woman sensed this. She sat there, looking into the distance as if she could penetrate the void. There was nothing to hide from her.

In the ruins, Shi Hao flipped his hand and sealed the ice coffin into the World Treasure Box. Then, he stuffed it into the small pagoda to isolate the aura.

Soon afterward, the two streaks of light broke through the spiritual mist, passing through like the gazes of deities. The scene was astonishing, leaving Huo Ling’er and the others shocked.

Shi Hao’s mind was racing. The distance was already far enough, and it was transported through the formation of an ancient deity. Was that person still startled?

She was just too powerful. She could locate even the things sent out by a deity’s formation and accurately capture the trajectory in the sky. How terrifying!

Shi Hao’s heart was beating like a drum. He braced himself and looked in that direction. He found it rather unreasonable. He didn’t approach the low mountain at all and was far away in the periphery. Was he still discovered?

“You haven’t left yet.” The gray-clothed woman sat on the low mountain, looking at Shi Hao in the distance. She was surrounded by white immortal mist, looking ethereal. She was surrounded by an immortal aura.

The distance was quite long. These ruins were also in a downtown area, yet they were still accurately located. That was a bit terrifying.

“Well, I left behind some things, and I’ll leave immediately.” On the rubble, Shi Hao smiled innocently, but inside, he was extremely restless.

From this distance, the other party’s eyes swept over like divine rainbows. It was too shocking. Was this the undefeated legend from the ancient era—dual pupils?

“She discovered it. This shouldn’t be possible, right? How could something sent out by a divine formation be accurately located?!” The Nine-Headed Lion asked in secret, overflowing with emotions.

“You’ve underestimated me.” Even from the faraway low mountain, her voice could still be heard clearly. The gray-clothed woman was in a good mood with a smile on her face. She looked intelligent and otherworldly.

“What? I’m talking to it in my mind without making a sound. How could she hear me?” The Nine-Headed Lion shivered inwardly.

“Don’t think too much, and don’t use your divine senses. She knows the technique called Mind Connection,” said Shi Hao.

In that instant, Yun Xi, Huo Ling’er, Rainbow Luan, and the others were all stupefied. It was so terrifying. She even knew what others were thinking. The most ridiculous thing was that they were still so far away.

This person was so mysterious and terrifying!

“I know that there is something formidable sealed within this low mountain, and I haven’t tried to forcefully seize it all this time because I deduced that I couldn’t keep it alive.” On the low mountain, the gray-clothed woman seemed more and more otherworldly. Her beautiful hair scattered down, and her large eyes were intelligent. Her forehead was spotless, and there was a type of intelligent light about her. Her beauty was exceptional.

Shi Hao was shocked. Did she know what was sealed here?

As if she knew what he was thinking, the gray-clothed woman smiled slightly. Even though she was an ancient deity, she had a lively charm. “I have Mind Connection, so deducing these things is nothing.”

Shi Hao’s face immediately fell, and she was nervous. Was this all for nothing? She knew everything.

“I can sense that there is something on you that can allow it to live. Moreover, since this creature was obtained by you, I won’t forcefully seize it,” the gray-clothed woman said.

Shi Hao sighed in relief. No wonder she was a heavenly talent of an ancient era. Such magnanimity and bearing were extraordinary, leaving others speechless. If it was anyone else, how could they let him go?

“You truly are a wondrous woman.” This was his heartfelt praise.

Yun Xi, Huo Ling’er, and the others all rolled their eyes. He had such thick skin. They already knew that this was an unmatched legendary figure from ancient times, yet he still had the nerve to talk to her like that.

“When it becomes a butterfly, I’ll have it around for three days,” the gray-clothed woman said with a smile, looking extremely happy. Her fair face had a lively and quick-witted look that didn’t match her status at all.

Shi Hao was speechless. In the end, he nodded.

The spiritual essence in the Medicine Capital was rich, and the low mountain also became more and more indistinct. That gray-clothed woman was covered by the immortal mist, and she had long looked away, making several people look at each other in dismay.

In the end, his efforts weren’t in vain. Shi Hao rejoiced, but he also became vigilant inwardly. That “undefeated legend” was far more powerful than he had imagined!

After things calmed down, the others all looked toward Shi Hao, eager to see that legendary creature.

He took out the bronze piece from the small pagoda. Because he obtained that beast skin, Shi Hao already knew how to open the World Treasure Box. Multicolored light flickered, and hundreds of symbols interweaved. Finally, they emitted holy splendor. The void gate appeared, and he quickly entered the small world.

“So cold!” Shi Hao immediately loosened his grip, and the jar landed on the altar. It was so cold and could freeze one’s soul.

Previously, when he put it away, he used precious techniques without touching it. Only now did he know just how cold it was.

The big red bird thought that Shi Hao was trying to trick them and didn’t believe him. As soon as it touched the object, a layer of ice flowers immediately appeared on its body, almost freezing the bird. It was so scared that it cried out and quickly backed up.

One could only feel it if they touched it. Once they did that, the coldness was unbearable. The Nine-Headed Lion and the others all did it out of curiosity, including Huo Ling’er and Yun Xi. In the end, their faces all became pale, and they staggered backward.

It really was a divine object. It was a fist-sized divine ice container. If one held it for a long time, it would be enough to freeze powerful cultivators to death.

“The divine ice will never melt. It’s a divine supreme treasure that seals the flesh and preserves immortality. It can nurture the body and soul. During the archaic years, not even heavenly deities could obtain it.”

After Yun Xi thought about it seriously, she recalled an anecdote recorded in ancient books. It was rumored that such divine ice didn’t belong to this world.

Everyone was shocked. Forget about that Emperor Butterfly. Even this jar was an extraordinary divine treasure!

“Everyone, don’t act randomly. I’ll undo the seal according to the beast skin’s records.” After speaking, Shi Hao activated the symbols, sending divine force into the divine ice container.

Its entire body was snow-white, and there were quite a few symbols on it. In the next moment, it began to shine, and then it opened silently without encountering any difficulties.

Forget about the big red bird and Flame Crow, even Yun Xi and Huo Ling’er didn’t care about their image. They rushed toward the jar to see what was inside.

“A Golden Elixir!” The big red bird cried out.

The others were also shocked. There was no divine butterfly and only a Golden Elixir the size of a longan. It emitted golden splendor and was perfectly round and translucent.

“It really isn’t a worm or a butterfly. There’s even a pill fragrance. We’ve been tricked,” Flame Crow shouted.

A medicinal fragrance pervaded the air, refreshing everyone’s mind. It made everyone feel their pores relaxed and very comfortable, as if they were about to ascend into the heavens.

“It’s not the legendary Nine Revolutions Divine Pill, is it?” The big red bird cried out in alarm.

It was rumored that after eating the Nine Revolutions Divine Pill, one could immediately become a deity. Only, since ancient times, not many people could refine it, and it was known as an astonishing divine pill!

Shi Hao was also speechless. He took out the Golden Elixir and held it in his palm. He looked at it carefully. It was perfectly round and flawless and was emitting a medicinal fragrance. If he said that it wasn’t a divine pill but a living creature, no one would believe him.

“Cut it open, and let’s share it. If we eat it, we might be able to soar into the heavens.” The big red bird was drooling.

“Get lost!” Shi Hao kicked it aside, reaching out with his divine senses to see if there were any life fluctuations.

However, he was disappointed. This Golden Elixir isolated everything and couldn’t be investigated. It looked extremely mysterious.

“Hey, it moved!” The Rainbow Luan was pleasantly surprised and extremely excited.

After Shi Hao used his divine will to examine it, the Golden Elixir actually began to roll. Then, it suddenly stretched out, turning into a golden silkworm.

“What? It can change! Just now, it was clearly a divine pill!”

To be more precise, it wasn’t a silkworm, but rather a divine insect. It was chubby, translucent, and releasing a sweet fragrance as if it was a bit bashful. It wasn’t happy to be surrounded by others.

Its eyes opened. They were extremely large and bright with astonishing spiritual essence as if it was shy. With a whoosh, it turned into a streak of golden light and leaped onto Shi Hao’s neck. It hid under his collar to avoid everyone’s eyes.

Everyone was shocked. It was as fast as a streak of golden lightning.

It sniffed around as if it discovered something. It was very happy as it moved around Shi Hao’s body as if it was asking for something.

“Hey, is there really something on me that’s extremely important to you and can feed you?” Shi Hao was shocked. At the same time, he was full of joy.