Sage of Humanity

"The stellar space possesses supreme treasures, born alongside the heavens and the earth, mysterious and unfathomable, such that they are unique; the Reincarnation Tree is a supreme treasure, as Junior Brother Lu should know."

Lu Ye nodded; Yang Qing had mentioned this to him previously.

Yuk Yaorao continued, "The uniqueness of the supreme treasure means that there won't be two identical supreme treasures in the world, but it's not that only one such treasure exists at that level. The Reincarnation Tree is a supreme treasure, and the ancient vine in front of you is said to be a supreme treasure too!"

Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, "It is a supreme treasure too? Does it have its own spiritual intelligence?"

Yuk Yaorao laughed, "Not all supreme treasures possess spiritual intelligence. Of course, most do, but there are always some exceptions. This ancient vine is one; it doesn't have its own spiritual intelligence. It's called the Creation Vine, and in itself has nothing particularly mystical, but the treasure gourds it bears are each miraculous and possess some unique powers."

Lu Ye became interested, "What kind of powers does it have?"

Yuk Yaorao responded, "The treasure gourds produced by the Creation Vine have varied powers, which is difficult to summarize, but I've heard that cultivators from a top-tier domain once obtained a wind gourd here, capable of releasing Hellfire Astral Wind, deadly to any cultivator it touches. Now it serves as the world-stabilizing treasure of that domain. Originally just a large domain, the presence of this wind gourd has deterred anyone from seeking trouble, and it has gradually become a top-tier domain."

Ding You added from the side, "There seems to be another sword gourd. Over ten thousand years ago, a cultivator supposedly encountered the owner of the sword gourd in the stellar space, and the sword gourd could unleash endless Sword Qi, capable of destroying stars and eclipsing the sun."

Lu Ye felt a bit uneasy and touched his nose silently.

The sword gourd was hanging on the waist of his doppelganger, fortunately unknown to others. If it were known, it could incite unpredictable madness.

There are many gourd-like treasures that can release Sword Qi, making it difficult for anyone to link the doppelganger's sword gourd with the legendary treasure. After all, such a treasure wouldn't possibly reside with someone at the Divine Sea Realm, would it?

Though the sword gourd is miraculous, destroying stars and eclipsing the sun seemed exaggerated, probably due to Lu Ye's cultivation and the low quality of the treasures consumed by the sword gourd.

Limited by cultivation, Lu Ye couldn't completely refine the intricate restrictions within the sword gourd and thus couldn't utilize its full power. Furthermore, the low quality of consumed treasures directly affected the strength of the Sword Qi.

If the sword gourd mentioned by Ding You truly is the doppelganger's sword gourd, then the treasure obtained from the Sword Weapon Sect is indeed incredible.

"There should be several other treasure gourds with different effects acquired by others, but they are either lost to time or the owners have hidden them away, beyond our knowledge and search. Yet, it is an undisputable fact that all these treasure gourds originate from the Creation Vine. It's unexpected that our present Divine Sea struggle brings such a fortuitous encounter."

Lu Ye picked up on her implication, "Isn't this kind of opportunity available in every Divine Sea struggle?"

Yuk Yaorao chuckled, "How could it be every time? Perhaps once every few thousand to tens of thousands of years can such a chance arise, and supreme treasures like the Creation Vine usually remain hidden. They only reveal themselves when the treasure gourds are about to mature. Junior Brother, look, isn't there something subtly off about the space where the Creation Vine is located?"

Had she not pointed it out, Lu Ye wouldn't have noticed. With her prompting, he scrutinized and discovered there was a subtle, hazy feeling in the space of the Creation Vine, like the moon in water or flowers in mist.

"Although we can see the Creation Vine now, it actually isn't in this space. Its essence exists in a mysterious place, and what we see is merely its projection."

This point had already been verified by others, although Lu Ye arrived late and hadn't witnessed it.

So many cultivators had come, naturally some were early and sought advantage by proximity, ready to pick the treasure gourd regardless of maturity. Even if such an action might impair the treasure gourd's power, it's better than letting others take it. But upon really trying, they found space was wrong; they couldn't touch the Creation Vine or the gourds on it.

This is the primary reason why over two hundred cultivators can restrain their impulses in the face of such valuable treasure. Until the treasure gourd fully matures, it won't emerge from another space.

Only when it fully matures will it truly fall into this space, and then it will be the time for numerous cultivators to vie for it.

It's predictable that it will surely be a grand chaotic fight!

"Since the Creation Vine is a stellar space supreme treasure, what is the quality of the treasure gourd?" Lu Ye asked, curious about this aspect. He had been unable to evaluate the quality of the sword gourd, as he didn't know how many restrictions it contained.

Such a question clearly came from someone inexperienced with worldly matters, prompting a chuckle from Ding You, who explained, "Treasure gourds are considered affiliated treasures of supreme treasures, making it difficult to assess their specific quality. In the hands of someone at the Spirit Stream Realm, it becomes a Spiritual Artifact; in the hands of someone at the Cloud River Realm, it becomes a Magic Artifact; for us at the Divine Sea Realm, it becomes a spirit treasure. It entirely depends on what power the holder can unleash; this is one of the features of affiliated treasures to supreme treasures. Many affiliated treasures to supreme treasures possess this characteristic; otherwise, such quality treasures aren't something just anyone can wield."

What level of cultivation requires what level of treasure. This is common knowledge in the cultivation world; a treasure belonging to a Sun Blaze Realm cultivator given to Lu Ye and others, even if they are all prodigies of various domains, they wouldn't be able to wield it.

But it is different with the affiliated treasure of a supreme treasure, because of its unique traits, its quality and effectiveness entirely depend on the wielder's ability to harness its power.

In other words, a treasure like the treasure gourd can grow in power as the cultivator's cultivation advances, continuously expanding its potential. This is a trait that all cultivators yearn for.

Now Lu Ye can be certain that the doppelganger's sword gourd indeed originates from the Creation Vine, exactly as Ding You mentioned before about the sword gourd.

Compared to other treasures Lu Ye has come across, the sword gourd has always stood out in this regard. Although he hadn't paid much attention to it before, now it seems this is an extremely precious trait.

"What kind of power will this treasure gourd possess?" Lu Ye asked.

Yuk Yaorao shook her head: "Until it ripens and falls into someone's hands, no one knows, but it can be confirmed that every treasure gourd born from the Creation Vine has different powers. Since there are wind gourds and sword gourds and the like, this one nearing maturity will not repeat any that have come before."

Lu Ye wished to inquire further, but Zhao Yunliu, who had remained silent, suddenly coldly spoke: "Why bother asking so many questions? If you really want to know, wait until you leave the Taichu Realm and ask your elders!"

Even while scolding, he didn't glance at Lu Ye.

Yuk Yaorao frowned slightly. No matter what, Lu Ye was someone she had called over. Although she indeed acted improperly by summoning Lu Ye without her companions' consent in such a setting, Zhao Yunliu's attitude undoubtedly left her in a difficult position.

She wondered whether this Junior Brother Lu would be offended. If the two of them were to start quarreling, or even fighting, it would be troublesome for her.

Fortunately, Lu Ye seemed uninterested in arguing with Zhao Yunliu, merely nodding slightly: "What this Fellow Daoist says is true, I was indeed being presumptuous."

Turning to Yuk Yaorao, he cupped his hands in salute: "Thank you, Senior Sister, for clarifying things. If there is anything in which you require assistance in the future, please feel free to call upon me."

With that, he swiftly moved aside.

The rejection from Zhao Yunliu was evident on his face. Naturally, Lu Ye wouldn't make things awkward for himself by staying there, and had it not been for Yuk Yaorao's invitation and his own curiosity about certain matters, he wouldn't have approached such a gathering.

He fully understood his own situation. His inferior cultivation level had already drawn the attention of many. Despite Yuk Yaorao's goodwill, he couldn't put her in a tough spot.

Now, having gathered all the information he needed, there was no reason to linger and be a hindrance.

Shortly after Lu Ye left, Yuk Yaorao sighed slightly: "Senior Brother Zhao, this person is indeed formidable."

During their joint efforts in the Fairy Tree World, Yuk Yaorao had witnessed Lu Ye's strength, which was indeed on par with her. Moreover, he had entered the Insect Race Tree World alone and emerged unscathed, a feat Yuk Yaorao doubted she could accomplish.

Of course, this also had to do with her being a magic cultivator.

No matter Lu Ye's true power, from what she had observed, he was worthy of joining forces with them. With the treasure gourd nearing maturity, having one more person would add strength, especially someone they had previously collaborated with. This was the reason Yuk Yaorao invited Lu Ye over, not expecting her companion to be so unwelcoming.

Zhao Yunliu said indifferently, "Of course, I know he's formidable. Anyone who has survived thus far has some skill, let alone being alone. His strength might indeed not be poor, but his cultivation is a real handicap! The fact that he's at the Level 8 Realm has already caught many people's attention. If he really acts with us, should someone specifically target him, are we to protect him or seize the treasure gourd? Furthermore, after all this concludes, during the kill and divide, adding one more person means less share for us! Fellow Daoist Yuk, you must understand one thing. I'm not targeting him personally. Even if it were Gu Yulou and such wanting to join us now, I still wouldn't agree! As things stand, a three-person squad is the optimal configuration. Moreover, judging by his attire, he should be a combat cultivator. Even if he were to join us, he wouldn't contribute greatly. If we wish to recruit, it should be a Ghost Cultivator."

Yuk Yaorao pondered silently for a while, then nodded: "Senior Brother's considerations are thorough; it was my lack of foresight."

Zhao Yunliu waved a hand: "Since we are working together, any decision must be carefully discussed with companions. Do not act on your own."

Yuk Yaorao declared earnestly, "There will be no next time."

Only then did Zhao Yunliu nod in satisfaction. In their three-person team, though no one explicitly claimed leadership, Zhao Yunliu had always been the leading figure since their cooperation began. While he spoke nobly to Yuk Yaorao, no one knew how much self-interest lay behind his words.