Chapter 342: Rules

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Wanderer Yun's voice merely deepened for a moment before he regained his usual carefree demeanor, just as he had when discussing the Fiery Azure Lotus in the ancient cultivator's abode.Qin Sang admired his composure.

"Did the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill have no effect at all?"When Wanderer Yun asked, Qin Sang meticulously described every change he experienced after taking the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill, leaving nothing out.He then looked at Wanderer Yun with eager anticipation, waiting for his analysis.

Wanderer Yun fell into deep thought. After a long silence, he finally said, "Brother Qin, one thing is certain: the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill, and other pills that mend foundational injuries, are effective for you. If the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill wasn't the right remedy, it couldn't have healed half of your injury. Therefore, there's only one possibility: the quality of the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill isn't high enough!"

Qin Sang nodded, having also considered this. He quickly pressed, "Senior, do you know of any spiritual pills with a higher quality than the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill?"

Wanderer Yun pondered for a moment, then shook his head."It's difficult!"The Taiyi Pill Sect doesn't lack pill formulas, and our Golden Core masters possess profound knowledge in alchemy."However, firstly, it's like a clever cook without rice; even with the formulas, it's impossible to concoct the pills without gathering the necessary spiritual herbs."Secondly, the quality of the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill is already superior to pills like the Harmony Pill and Five-Fungus Divine Paste; it's considered top-grade among such elixirs. Moreover, the one you took, Brother Qin, was refined using a thousand-year-old Profound Pattern Solomon's Seal."The only things that could surpass the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill are rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, or perhaps a divine pill emerging from some ancient ruin or secret realm."Even if one occasionally appears, it's a priceless treasure that cannot be bought with spirit stones."

Seeing Qin Sang's slight disappointment, Wanderer Yun changed his tone, offering reassurance. "Don't be disheartened, Brother Qin. It's far too early to despair. There's always a way out; at the very least, the Profound Pattern Harmony Pill was effective for you. Another method is to take several more pills of this type. Perhaps a quantitative change can lead to a qualitative one, healing your injuries."

The method Wanderer Yun suggested was the only one Qin Sang could think of as well.However, Harmony Pills were not easy to obtain. The first Profound Pattern Harmony Pill only healed half of his injury, and he had no idea how many more would be needed.Qin Sang took a deep breath. He had a premonition about this outcome before arriving, so he quickly adjusted his mindset.Wanderer Yun was right; it was far too early to despair.He would strive with all his heart, searching high and low!

"Senior, have you heard any news about heavenly materials and earthly treasures like the Dao Scripture Grass and Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit?" Qin Sang asked.One path was to collect spiritual pills.The other was to search for heavenly materials and earthly treasures.Qin Sang intended to pursue both avenues simultaneously, hoping that an opportunity might arise on either.

"Heavenly materials and earthly treasures..."Wanderer Yun pondered for a moment, then, instead of directly answering, he changed his tone and counter-questioned, "Brother Qin, you also attended the auction half a month ago, didn't you? Did you personally see the Ziwei Secret Record?"

Qin Sang was startled. "Senior, are you here for the Ziwei Secret Record? Do you intend to buy it?"He had been wondering why Wanderer Yun had suddenly emerged from seclusion and traveled all the way to Yinshan Pass.The mysterious Golden Core cultivator who possessed the Ziwei Secret Record had asked for a magic treasure. Could Wanderer Yun be prepared to agree to such a condition?

Wanderer Yun let out a self-deprecating laugh and waved his hand."Brother Qin, you might not know this, but this particular Ziwei Secret Record is likely the first one to surface since the current spiritual tide began, and its appearance caused a huge stir."The number of Ziwei Secret Records is limited. For the next auction, countless Golden Core cultivators will surely flock here, drawn by its fame, so you can imagine how fierce the competition will be."I heard that the person holding the Ziwei Secret Record wants to trade it for a magic treasure. Even if his wish isn't entirely fulfilled, the price won't be low."This old Daoist doesn't have the strength to participate in such a struggle; I'm just here to witness the excitement."Of course, if the opportunity arose, I would indeed like to acquire one."

Qin Sang let out a soft exclamation of surprise. "This junior heard that the Ziwei Palace is extremely dangerous; even Golden Core cultivators struggle to ensure their safety, and Foundation Establishment cultivators who enter face near-certain death. Senior, do you also intend to go in?"

Wanderer Yun nodded."Didn't you just ask where heavenly materials and earthly treasures might be found, Brother Qin?"The most likely place for such treasures is the Ziwei Palace!"Other ruins and secret realms in the Ancient Immortal Battlefield simply cannot compare to the Ziwei Palace!"Legend has it that the Ziwei Palace was once a true immortal abode, which fell from the heavens during the Ancient Immortal War and became dormant in the deepest part of the battlefield, only reappearing whenever a spiritual tide occurs."Inside, there are not only countless supreme treasures but also, according to legend, profound mysteries for breaking through to the Soul Transformation stage and even higher realms!"The Great Dao of Soul Transformation, Tribulation-Crossing Secret Treasures, Immortal Pills, and Divine Arts — these can only be found in the Ziwei Palace."Precisely for this reason, whenever the Ziwei Palace emerges, not only do Golden Core cultivators flock to it, but Nascent Soul Grandmasters are rarely absent."Over countless years, innumerable cultivators have only explored a small fraction of the Ziwei Palace."Though this old Daoist knows a few potential methods, this trip out of seclusion is also to prepare for finding spiritual medicines later. However, I'm not certain if they can heal my hidden soul injury. If they can't, even if it means facing near-certain death, I will risk my life to enter."

Qin Sang was secretly astonished. He had guessed that the Ziwei Palace was extraordinary and different from other secret realms, but he hadn't expected it to contain Tribulation-Crossing Secret Treasures and Soul Transformation mysteries.No wonder it caused such a great commotion."So, the Ziwei Secret Record is the key to the Ziwei Palace? Does Senior also need to possess this item, or are there other ways to enter?" Qin Sang asked.

"No."Wanderer Yun shook his head."The Ziwei Secret Record isn't really a key; it's more like a qualification. It has nothing to do with the Ziwei Palace itself but is an established rule."The Ziwei Palace is located in the core of the Ancient Immortal Battlefield, a place teeming with spatial cracks. Moreover, the Ziwei Palace only emerges during the most intense period of the spiritual tide."Originally, only Nascent Soul cultivators and their Golden Core disciples could enter the Ziwei Palace."Later, some Nascent Soul cultivators, worried that their descendants wouldn't be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage after their demise and thus lose the chance to enter the Ziwei Palace, established the rule of the Ziwei Secret Record. That's when the situation changed."The Ziwei Secret Record provides a slim chance for sects without a Nascent Soul expert and for rogue cultivators."It is said that a powerful immortal array seals the Ziwei Palace from the outside. A grand array must first be set up to open the palace's immortal array. Once the rule of the Ziwei Secret Record was established, anyone holding a Ziwei Secret Record, regardless of their cultivation level, could enter the Ziwei Palace under the protection of this grand array."Of course, very few dare to venture into the Ziwei Palace before reaching the Golden Core stage."

Qin Sang understood. "So that's how it is! Does that mean... one Ziwei Secret Record grants entry to only one person?""Precisely," Wanderer Yun nodded. "If you are truly intent on finding heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and if you dare to take risks, Brother Qin, then you might consider finding a Ziwei Secret Record. Afterward, you could consult the ancient texts within major sects. There might be various records about the Ziwei Palace, from which you could gather clues."