Chapter 1953: Chapter 1951: Affiliated Treasure Acquired

"Throughout the ages, many have had their sights set on the Asura Field, so we often release some special items, making outsiders think they have obtained clues to the Asura Field. But in truth, they’ll eventually discover that all seemingly genuine clues are fake," Aqiduo explained from the side.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye felt a bit sympathetic towards Gu Sheng. No doubt, the information he received was deliberately released by the Sky Asura side. Their journey was destined not to have tangible results; at most, they would earn some basic Asura Seals as rewards.

"Just put it away," Lu Ye no longer looked at it. As for encountering Arbuluo and Gu Sheng in the future, he could find a way to explain to them that he was trapped somewhere, unable to receive messages... 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Aqiduo put away the mirror-like object.

Mi Shi had not yet returned.

As Lu Ye glanced around, he suddenly remembered something and quickly took it out from his bosom.

Upon seeing the item, Aqiduo couldn’t help but smile. Clearly, she had been attentive to Lu Ye, knowing his attitude towards it was a mix of love and trepidation.

"Senior brother need not worry too much about this treasure. In the Asura Field, each time you enter a trial scene, whether willingly or not, it will roll once. But if you take it outside, you won’t have this trouble anymore," Aqiduo spoke.

Holding the Dice of Fate, Lu Ye asked curiously, "Then this time..."

It did not roll this time. Having experienced it before, Lu Ye simply left it on him. Anyway, even if he left it in the cave residence, it would suddenly reappear.

"This place is a scene of our clan’s seclusion, not considered a trial land, which is why it didn’t move," Aqiduo explained.

Lu Ye understood, thinking that the treasure could still be kept and once he left the Asura Field, it would no longer appear or roll without reason.

While Lu Ye was chatting idly with Aqiduo, the treasure vault suddenly began to tremble—not a literal tremor, but a tremor of hearts.

No other reason, the Asura Field Treasure, worth tens of billions of Asura Seals, had suddenly disappeared!

The item was placed in the treasure vault plaza. Any cultivator entering the vault could see its presence with a glance over their shoulder. Nearly every cultivator who visited the Asura Field had seen it countless times, lying there unclaimed for countless years.

Until today!

The news spread rapidly, and within moments, countless cultivators gathered at the treasure vault plaza. Upon seeing the Asura Field Treasure indeed vanished, they were astonished.

No one knew the power behind this big move, brazenly exchanging it out!

It’s important to note, not a million Asura Seals, not a ten million, but tens of billions!

Such a vast number of Asura Seals, no matter exchanging for what resources, far outweigh the value of an Asura Field Treasure.

All cultivators aware of the news debated and speculated, yet there were no leads as nobody witnessed the person exchanging the treasure—it simply vanished into thin air.

In front of the wooden cottage, Mi Shi finally returned. With the Asura Field Treasure worth tens of billions of Asura Seals in Lu Ye’s hands, he felt somewhat unrealistic.

This thing he had given up on was now in his grasp!

"The Clan Leader indeed is trustworthy; let’s sign the contract," Lu Ye put away the Asura Field Treasure and immediately left his imprint on the Asura Pact alongside Mi Shi.

The Asura Pact shattered, transforming into specks of light scattered and absorbed into both Lu Ye and Mi Shi, disappearing.

Mi Shi expressed high expectations, "Young friend, from now on, we rely on you."

Lu Ye nodded, "Having accepted the fee, I shall solve the disaster. Clan Leader shall be first."

"Good!" Mi Shi immediately accepted.

While speaking, another member of the Sky Asura Race arrived with several storage rings, placing them respectfully in front of Lu Ye.

Upon inspection, Lu Ye found that they were filled with fire attribute treasures, and he accepted them straight away.

This was part of the pact; helping the Sky Asura Race obliterate the Bloodline Curse Poison required consuming Talent Tree fuel. Such consumption for one or two individuals was not much, but the quota of 1,500 was massive. Lu Ye feared he couldn’t suffice even with depleting the Talent Tree’s reserve fuel, so the Sky Asura Race had to supplement.

Mi Shi did not question Lu Ye’s need for such items, only having some vague guesses.

Before Aqiduo’s Bloodline Curse Poison was obliterated, the Sky Asura Race only knew from ancient teachings that the Dao Tree lineage could solve the clan’s predicament, but how exactly, they did not know.

At the table, Lu Ye reached out to grab Mi Shi’s wrist, roots invisible yet present extended into Mi Shi’s body, actuating the power of the Talent Tree.

Mi Shi showed a pained expression, perspiring on his forehead.

Lu Ye dared not exert too much force. Mi Shi, after all, wasn’t as young as Aqiduo, should anything unexpected happen while obliterating the poison, it wouldn’t be good for him or the Sky Asura Race.

Fortunately, though Mi Shi was old, his will was exceptionally strong. Despite the arduous process of obliterating the Curse Poison, he persevered.

Having overcome the most difficult period, Mi Shi even felt like engaging in small talk with Lu Ye.

Speaking of which, the Sky Asura Race is a rather tragic clan, with a lifespan of no more than two hundred years, which means that even if their natural talent is exceptionally good, they cannot cultivate to a very high level. Since the last Sun Blaze within the clan passed away many years ago, no new Sun Blaze has been born.

Ordinary clan members are confined to this secluded setting from birth. Like Aqiduo, some can participate in training and experience more scenarios, but those are ultimately illusory, created by the power of the Asura Field.

No one knows what the outside world is really like.

Now, as Mi Shi and Lu Ye chatted casually, listening to Lu Ye describe the All Phenomena Ocean and various stellar marvels, both Mi Shi, the old Clan Leader, and Aqiduo couldn’t help but reveal a look of longing.

"By the way, Clan Leader, where does your Bloodline Curse Poison originate?" During the conversation, Lu Ye suddenly asked.

Mi Shi shook his head, "The time has passed so long ago that it’s impossible to trace. Although many ancient texts were left within the clan, after so many years, much of the heritage has been lost. Who still knows where the source is?"

That’s indeed the case. For a race with a lifespan of no more than two hundred years, tracing back several tens of thousands of years or even longer is truly unlikely.

Aqiduo suddenly spoke up from the side, "Clan Leader, I once saw some records related to this in Haichuan Tower."

"Oh?" Mi Shi showed a look of interest, "What does the record say?"

Lu Ye also turned to look at Aqiduo.

Aqiduo said, "The jade slip recording this information is incomplete, so I can’t see everything. However, it seems our ancestors went through a great battle against a race called the Cyprinid Anthropoid. It was after that battle that our clan was struck with the Bloodline Curse Poison."

"The Cyprinid Anthropoid Race?" Mi Shi raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Ye, "Young friend, you’re well-informed. Have you heard of it?"

Lu Ye shook his head. Actually, if speaking of being well-informed, the Sky Asura Race surpasses him, as the Asura Field records shadows of countless cultivators and races from ancient times to the present. Even the Sky Asura Race doesn’t know the Cyprinid Anthropoid Race, so how would he know?

He spoke, "There is a Merfolk Race in the All Phenomena Ocean. They’re also afflicted with the Bloodline Curse Poison; however, it manifests differently from your clan. Under the influence of that Bloodline Curse Poison, they also find it difficult to produce their own Sun Blaze and cannot leave the All Phenomena Ocean."

The Bloodline Curse Poison is present in both races. Could it be that both encountered the Cyprinid Anthropoid Race?

"The Merfolk Race..." Mi Shi pondered for a moment and said, "I remember ancient texts recorded a Merfolk Race among the races our clan dominated in those days!"

He used the term "dominated," but what he really meant was more like enslaved.

Lu Ye’s heart was stirred. It seemed that Yann Miao’s Merfolk Race might have some connection with the Sky Asura Race, but these are matters of long-past times and unrelated to the present.

However, this Cyprinid Anthropoid Race caught Lu Ye’s attention. The power of this race might be beyond imagination. Up to now, Lu Ye doesn’t truly know what methods could affect the bloodline continuity of a clan.

About six hours later, Lu Ye withdrew his hand, "Clan Leader, it’s done."

Mi Shi kept his eyes closed but was visibly delighted, though his appearance hadn’t changed much, the lingering aura of age and decay had vanished completely.

He had originally only three years left before reaching the two hundred-year limit, meaning he was undoubtedly doomed three years later, which he could feel himself as well.

But at this moment, that sense of impending death no longer existed in the slightest.

He only felt his flesh and blood rejuvenating with vitality; in such a state, as long as there are no accidents, he could live for a very long time...

The Bloodline Curse Poison was solved!

Although Aqiduo had been a precedent, ultimately it wasn’t personally experienced, and it wasn’t until this moment that Mi Shi knew how light-hearted he felt now that the Bloodline Curse Poison had been resolved.

Most importantly, his previously unstable cultivation had stabilized again, and with the removal of the Bloodline Curse Poison, he even faintly sensed a barrier that was imperceptible even in his peak period. This meant that if he could recover his cultivation, he could potentially reach even higher levels.

For a person to hold the position of Clan Leader, Mi Shi’s aptitude was undoubtedly extremely terrifying. In less than two hundred years of cultivation, he’d already grown to Peak Moon Jade.

But with the increase of age, Essence Qi weakened, and he gradually approached the end of his path...

Slowly, he stood up, his eyes gleaming brightly, and deeply bowed to Lu Ye, "Young friend, your act of rebirth, I shall remember in my heart!"

This was his personal gratitude to Lu Ye.

Lu Ye raised his hand, "Clan Leader, no need to be so polite. We each take what we need."

Mi Shi shook his head, "Though you say that, today’s experience is undoubtedly the start of a new life for me. If you ever need help, come to the Asura Field to find me. If anything is within my ability, I will not refuse!"

"Well said, well said!" Lu Ye nodded with a smile.

The Clan Leader’s promise, though it’s personal, is incredibly valuable.

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