As the massive gate slowly opened, a trace of pride surfaced on Ning Fengzhi's face.
Yin Zhang looked into the dim interior and immediately turned to Ning Fengzhi with curiosity.
Ning Fengzhi chuckled softly.
"Xiao Zhang, come in with me. There are many items inside. Without my explanations, I'm afraid you wouldn't recognize most of them."
Yin Zhang nodded slightly. Even though he possessed the Hint Selection System, it wouldn't identify every treasure for him. He would still need Ning Fengzhi's guidance.
Of course, what Yin Zhang cared about most was the item the system had mentioned earlier—the dead dragon egg. Consuming it would further enhance his strength. This opportunity absolutely could not be missed.
Ning Fengzhi led Yin Zhang forward at an unhurried pace, with Gu Rong following closely behind. The stone door behind them slammed shut with a thunderous boom.
After passing through the dark outer passage, another enormous stone door appeared—and not just one.
Ning Fengzhi guided Yin Zhang and Gu Rong to the correct door. Once it opened, a dazzling sight unfolded before them.
An ocean of gold and jade spread out before Yin Zhang's eyes, momentarily leaving him stunned.
Ning Fengzhi laughed.
"Xiao Zhang, these are merely worldly riches. Come with me—this way. The truly valuable items are inside."
The gold coins before them were the accumulated wealth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect since its founding. In fact, they had long since stopped adding coins to this vault; the quantity was simply too overwhelming. Most funds were stored in various storage soul tools and withdrawn only when urgently needed, then reinvested to sustain the sect's prosperity.
Yin Zhang nodded quietly. He noticed quite a few storage soul tools mixed among the piles of gold—most of them filled with even more coins. The sheer scale was shocking.
Ning Fengzhi turned right and gently pressed a groove in the stone wall.
With another deep rumble, a new chamber was revealed. This area was far more refined and luxurious. Treasure chests sat open everywhere, each one containing rare and valuable items.
Spirit Bones.
Yin Zhang immediately spotted four of them inside one chest.
Ning Fengzhi noticed where Yin Zhang's gaze had landed and led him closer. Gu Rong remained silent behind them, ever vigilant. If Yin Zhang were to suddenly attack, Ning Fengzhi—even as a Spirit Saint—would still be defenseless before an ordinary Spirit Master. Without Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo guarding him, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't dare leave the sect grounds. Even Titled Douluo coveted the wealth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and eyed its Sect Master like prey.
"Xiao Zhang," Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "this is the final treasury of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. What I promised you can now be fulfilled."
A trace of pain flickered in his eyes. If not for the Qiluo Tulip earlier, he would never have brought Yin Zhang here. Yin Zhang didn't know this—and even if he did, he wouldn't care. This was what he deserved.
As previously agreed, Yin Zhang had one chance to select a Spirit Bone and three additional chances to choose treasures.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony, Sect Master Ning," Yin Zhang said.
He walked up to the chest containing the Spirit Bones. Ning Fengzhi began introducing them.
Of the four Spirit Bones present, the weakest was ten thousand years old. The strongest was a fire-attribute right leg bone, forty thousand years in age.
Yin Zhang didn't hesitate at all and selected the forty-thousand-year Fire-Attribute Right Leg Bone, planning to give it to Qiangu Yunying once they left.
As for himself, he already had another suitable candidate in mind—a Spirit Bone belonging to Tang San's mother.
According to the original records, the Blue Silver Emperor and its hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone were still hidden in a cave behind Holy Spirit Village. Yin Zhang's memory of its exact location was vague, but he clearly remembered it being concealed behind a beautiful waterfall. Asking around the village should yield results.
After choosing the Spirit Bone, Yin Zhang moved on to his three treasure selections.
His first choice was the dragon egg.
Ning Fengzhi looked at it in surprise.
"Xiao Zhang, are you sure? This dragon egg looks mysterious, but our ancestors long ago confirmed that it is already dead. It has no practical value—only ornamental or collectible worth. Are you certain?"
Even as he spoke, Ning Fengzhi kept a close eye on Yin Zhang, seemingly afraid he might change his mind. He only spoke up because Yin Zhang's gaze was unwavering—otherwise, if Yin Zhang later discovered something unusual, it might seem as though Ning Fengzhi was being dishonest.
The giant egg stood several meters tall, covered in magnificent patterns and faintly exuding a strange fragrance.
Without warning, Yin Zhang felt saliva pool in his mouth. He was startled.
Deep within his spirit, a subtle throbbing sensation echoed. The egg felt extraordinary—he absolutely could not let it go.
There was no doubt about it. This dragon egg would be immensely beneficial to him.
Yin Zhang shook his head.
"Thank you for your concern, Sect Master Ning. But I feel this egg will help me. I choose it."
He placed a hand on the golden bead chain around his neck and injected spirit power, storing the massive dragon egg inside.
For the remaining two treasures, Yin Zhang hesitated briefly.
In the end, he selected a pearl designed to enhance mental force. As long as it was carried on one's person, it would steadily and continuously improve mental strength—though it would lose its effect once the user reached the Spirit Saint level.
This item was extremely valuable to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The sect possessed a secret technique known as the Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart, which enabled Heart Separation Control. With it, a support Spirit Master could cast multiple Spirit Abilities simultaneously, even up to seven at once, to provide buffs.
However, Ning Fengzhi was already a Rank 80 Spirit Saint. Once he hunted a spirit beast and broke through to Spirit Douluo, this technique would no longer allow him to unleash all of his abilities simultaneously.
Yin Zhang also couldn't help feeling curious about what Ning Fengzhi's eighth Spirit Ability would be.
This mental force–enhancing pearl was, of course, intended for Hu Liena.
As for the third treasure, Yin Zhang selected an item that appeared entirely unremarkable at first glance.
At that moment, a familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
[Detected that the host is facing a choice. Triggering the following options:
Option One: …]
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