Chapter 565: Six-Color Treasure Land

The Tianyuan Brush hovered in the air, its pristine white bristles dangling down, completely ensnaring Lei Qinghai's limbs. Some bristles even penetrated his flesh, rendering him unable to circulate the Genesis Qi within his body. At that moment, Lei Qinghai was utterly helpless, like a pig awaiting slaughter.

Therefore, when Lei Qinghai saw Zhou Yuan’s killing blow halt, he disregarded the searing pain in his face and quickly nodded, exclaiming, "It really is a six-color treasure land!"

A flicker of surprise crossed Zhou Yuan's eyes.

A "treasure land" is a unique area within the Mystic Genesis Cave, where an immense amount of pure Mystic Genesis Essence accumulates. For certain special reasons, this essence can even condense on its own, eventually forming natural God-Building Treasures as more and more gathers. Acquiring one would save an immeasurable amount of effort in gathering Mystic Genesis Essence.

The mountain peak Zhou Yuan and his group currently occupied, while rich in three-color Mystic Genesis Essence, was likely insufficient to condense a three-color God-Building Treasure, even with their dispersed efforts and the significant amount Zhou Yuan had already collected. The six-color treasure land Lei Qinghai mentioned, on the other hand, implied the potential presence of a six-color God-Building Treasure! That would be even rarer and more valuable than simply collecting six-color Mystic Genesis Essence! If one could obtain it, establishing six Divine Dwellings upon breaking through to the Divine Dwelling stage would be a certainty. This highlights the immense value of such an item. It’s important to note that within the Cangxuan Sect, only the Ten Great Holy Sons are currently confident in being able to condense six Divine Dwellings. Therefore, even Holy Son-level individuals would be moved by a treasure of this caliber. While their ambitions might extend beyond merely six Divine Dwellings, acquiring a six-color God-Building Treasure would still prove immensely beneficial to them.

"Are you saying there’s a six-color treasure land in our area? Where did you get this information?" After a moment of shock, Zhou Yuan still found it somewhat unbelievable. His gaze sharpened as he stared at Lei Qinghai, repeating his question. A six-color treasure land should typically be found deep within the Mystic Genesis Cave. Yet, they were only in the outer periphery, so how could such a thing appear here?

"First, promise you'll let me go!" Lei Qinghai gritted his teeth.

Zhou Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Lei Qinghai for a moment. Then he said, "If what you say is true, I will release you."

Lei Qinghai explained, "During the last opening of the Mystic Genesis Cave, a senior disciple from our Little Lei Sect accidentally ventured into that region. However, the depths of that treasure land possess a powerful repulsive force. Only those with a four-color God-Building Treasure can withstand it." He hastily pulled out a jade slip. "This... this is a map jade slip with location markers! You have maps too, so you can compare it!"

Zhou Yuan clasped his hand, and the jade slip was drawn into his palm. He didn't examine it immediately; instead, he cautiously activated his spirit energy to scan it. Only after detecting no unusual fluctuations did he place it against his brow. The jade slip vibrated slightly, and information flooded Zhou Yuan’s mind. It was indeed a map, and a quick glance showed it wasn't vastly different from their own. However, Lei Qinghai's map jade slip only displayed a few scattered light points, and their colors seemed to be limited to around two hues.

Zhou Yuan's attention, however, quickly centered on the northwest portion of the map. There, he saw an exceptionally brilliant glow, radiating six distinct colors with an intensity unlike anything he had witnessed before. Evidently, this was the location of the six-color treasure land Lei Qinghai had mentioned.

Gazing at this radiant cluster, even with Zhou Yuan's usual composure, his heart couldn't help but pound fiercely. His primary objective in entering the Mystic Genesis Cave this time was to acquire a seven-color God-Building Treasure, ensuring he could establish at least seven Divine Dwellings upon breaking through to the Divine Dwelling stage. If he could obtain the six-color God-Building Treasure from that land, his objective would be halfway accomplished, undoubtedly saving him considerable time and effort. By then, he might even be able to strive for eight, building on the seven!

Though his mind was in turmoil, Zhou Yuan's expression remained unruffled. He opened his eyes, put away the jade slip, and cast a faint glance at Lei Qinghai, remarking, "I hope your clue is genuine." In truth, he knew deep down that the six-color treasure land was almost certainly real.

Lei Qinghai gave a dry laugh. "I wouldn't dare deceive you. Can you release me now?"

Zhou Yuan replied with a half-smile, "Let you go, you say?"

Lei Qinghai’s expression changed. "Zhou Yuan, you're breaking your word? I said this clue was in exchange for my life!"

"Don't worry, I will let you go." Zhou Yuan swept a glance over him, then suddenly grabbed him and flung him directly into the ancient forest in the distance. As he released him, Zhou Yuan's thoughts stirred, and numerous pristine white bristles shot out from the Tianyuan Brush, burrowing into Lei Qinghai’s body.

Lei Qinghai plummeted downwards and attempted to activate his Genesis Qi, but his expression instantly contorted. To his horror, he found that the Genesis Qi within his body seemed to be sealed, rendering him unable to use even a trace. Immediately, a series of piteous screams erupted from his mouth as his body streaked across the sky, plunging into the depths of the ancient forest.

Zhou Yuan stood in the sky, clapping his hands. He gazed indifferently at the ancient woods and stated, "Those bristles will seal your Genesis Qi for three days. If you manage to survive in there for three days, then it will truly be your good fortune." However, that ancient forest was teeming with ferocious Genesis Beasts; even they had chosen to bypass such areas during their journey. If Lei Qinghai could indeed survive without using any Genesis Qi, it would truly be a miracle.

Zhou Yuan did not kill Lei Qinghai, as there was little point. Given that Lei Qinghai knew about the six-color treasure land, it was likely that the escaped disciples of the Little Lei Sect also had some knowledge of it. Furthermore, Zhou Yuan knew that once a six-color treasure land truly manifested, it would inevitably create a significant disturbance, making concealment impossible. Now that he had advance knowledge of the clue, he could make preparations and gain a head start. For many opportunities, simply gaining an early advantage is already difficult enough; expecting too much more would be unrealistic.

Zhou Yuan cast one last glance into the forest, then ceased to concern himself with Lei Qinghai’s fate. He propelled himself forward with Genesis Qi, swiftly returning to the mountaintop.

Seeing his return, Gu Hongyi, Zhou Tai, Lu Yan, and the others promptly came forward to greet him.

"Where is that fellow? Did you let him go?" Gu Hongyi asked, glancing behind him and pursing her red lips. She clearly held a strong dislike for Lei Qinghai.

Zhou Yuan smiled and described how he had dealt with Lei Qinghai. Upon hearing this, Gu Hongyi and the others exchanged bewildered glances, then involuntarily shivered. They simply couldn't fathom how anyone could survive in that forest with their Genesis Qi sealed. Moreover, Lei Qinghai would endure unimaginable terror during that time. The thought of that scene, however, brought them immense satisfaction.

"That fellow brought it upon himself, daring to scheme against our Cangxuan Sect!" Gu Hongyi scoffed, showing no sympathy whatsoever for Lei Qinghai’s plight.

Zhou Yuan smiled and asked, "Did we suffer any significant damage?"

Gu Hongyi nodded faintly, then looked at Zhou Yuan, a captivating smile gracing her beautiful face. "In this skirmish, you’ve certainly made a name for yourself. I imagine it won't be long before you're quite renowned in this region. At that point, there should be far fewer people foolish enough to challenge us." The surrounding disciples also looked at Zhou Yuan with a mix of respect and admiration. The strength he had displayed significantly boosted their sense of security. Regardless of any usual rivalries between the various peaks, in the battle-ridden Mystic Genesis Cave, having a powerful leader was, without doubt, the most reassuring thing for them.

Zhou Yuan, however, was indifferent to the notion of fame. If indeed there were still those foolish enough to challenge him, he wouldn't mind making them a second Lei Qinghai.

"Prepare to continue collecting Mystic Genesis Essence. We'll aim to finish gathering here within two days, and then move on to other objectives…" Zhou Yuan raised his head, gazing into the distance, and a fervent intensity surged in his eyes. For the foreseeable future, it seemed he would need to fully concentrate on gathering Mystic Genesis Essence. The moment he succeeded in condensing a four-color God-Building Treasure, he would immediately make his way to that six-color treasure land…