Chapter 1418: The Secret of the Treasure Map! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
”Just as expected!” the Demonic Emperor Old Man suddenly said, a bright light in his eyes. He had already noticed how unusual the pearl was when Wang Chong had first taken it out, and now, the pearl had verified his speculations.
”This is an Energy Condensation Pearl!” the Demonic Emperor Old Man declared. He had needed only a few moments to understand the purpose of this pearl. ”There were rumors in the martial arts world several hundred years ago about one or two of these pearls going around. They can help a martial artist by storing a portion of Stellar Energy so that it can be used when needed during combat.”
Although he didn't often show it, the Demonic Emperor Old Man knew the stories and legends of the martial arts world like the back of his hand.
”Strictly speaking, these objects are not within the bounds of the martial arts world. They are considered ritual tools, but these are ritual tools that are incredibly difficult to make. One has to be at an almost divine level of strength. Average Great Generals are far from qualified!”
Buzz!
Wang Chong was deeply affected by these words, and his eyes once more focused on the red pearl. Whether in his current life or his previous, Wang Chong had not encountered this kind of treasure before.
”Chong-er, even though this pearl can't raise your cultivation level, it can store power, which is exactly what you need at this time.”
The Demonic Emperor Old Man swept his hand, sending the Energy Condensation Pearl flying toward Wang Chong.
”Wait a moment!”
As the Energy Condensation Pearl was flying toward Wang Chong, another energy held it fast in the air.
”Brother Wenfu, look!” the Wushang Village Chief suddenly said. But he did not take the pearl, instead looking down at the ground.
This happened so abruptly that Wang Chong, the Demonic Emperor Old Man, and the Formation Elder were all struck dumb.
However, the three of them knew that someone as old, genial, and kind as the Wushang Village Chief would never suddenly get the idea of seizing the pearl for himself. A moment later, they all lowered their heads and looked at the ground.
”This is…”
With a single glance, the Formation Elder paled, his eyes widening.
The others had also noticed the peculiarity. On the ground, white dots of light were twinkling like stars.
It was just that the red light exuded by the pearl was so intense that they had barely noticed the white dots of light mixed in.
The dense collection of dots connected together into a complicated diagram.
”What is this?”
The Demonic Emperor Old Man slightly creased his brow. He had initially believed that this rare treasure left by the Origin Immortal Lord could help Wang Chong when he was in danger, but it was now apparent that this object was far from just a simple treasure.
”What a strange diagram.”
The Formation Elder's brows furrowed and a pensive look appeared in his eyes. These strange white dots now had his entire attention.
The Wushang Village Chief looked at the diagram on the ground and said, ”The Origin Immortal Lord is regarded with extremely high prestige in the martial arts world. There must have been a reason he laid down the Origin Immortal Formation and left behind this Energy Condensation Pearl.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Chong suddenly had an idea.
”Master, the treasure map should be with you. Why don't we take it out and see what happens?”
Wang Chong looked to the Demonic Emperor Old Man.
This abrupt request took all three elders by surprise, but the Demonic Emperor Old Man quickly seemed to catch on.
In an abnormal silence, the Demonic Emperor Old Man took out the fragmentary Origin Immortal Art treasure map.
This map had been obtained from the Black Dragon Bandits, and it had already been in a damaged state.
Wang Chong and his master had their own ideas about this treasure map, but the appearance of the Origin Immortal Mountain had completely shattered their initial hypotheses.
And at that point, the treasure map became a useless piece of trash.
However, now that the 'Origin Immortal Mountain' had been revealed as the Origin Immortal Formation and subsequently shattered, everything had changed.
The damaged treasure map was placed below the Energy Condensation Pearl. No one understood what exactly to do, but the Formation Elder seemed to understand what Wang Chong wanted.
”Let me try!”
The Formation Elder quickly took the treasure map and began to move it around. As the white dots of light illuminated the treasure map, they quickly revealed the silvery threads upon it.
These silver threads had clearly been woven into the treasure map, and it was only under the illumination of the white light that they were finally revealed.
Moreover, as the Formation Elder continued to shift around the treasure map, more and more of the silver threads appeared, gradually connecting together into a different image.
It was as if the treasure map had been switched out for a completely new one.