Chapter 774: Redeeming Treasures
Led by Pavilion Master Lin Jinyu, Xiao Ze arrived at a treasure vault.
As the massive vault doors slowly opened, dazzling radiance burst forth, illuminating the surroundings.
Xiao Ze squinted slightly, his gaze falling upon rows of floating crystal spheres. Each sphere emitted a resplendent glow, an unmistakable sign of the extraordinary treasures contained within.
"No wonder the Grand Thousand Palace is known as the foremost faction in the world. Even a regional branch holds such astonishing riches," Xiao Ze remarked, his tone filled with admiration.
Lin Jinyu chuckled and shook her head.
"Demon King, there's no need to be so impressed. This branch's treasure vault is rather modest.
"Since we're far from the Demon Realm, the number of Demon Slayers here is relatively small, and the demand for exchanges isn't particularly high.
"If you were to visit a branch near the Demon Realm, the variety and quantity of treasures would far surpass this. And of course, the main palace holds the richest reserves of all."
Xiao Ze nodded, understanding the reasoning.
Lin Jinyu continued explaining. "The Grand Thousand Palace amassed its wealth in several ways.
"One method involves reclaiming areas invaded by extraterritorial demons. The remaining spiritual resources and rare materials from those regions are collected and stored in the palace's vaults for Demon Slayers to redeem.
"Additionally, the palace is supported by numerous Heavenly Sovereigns. As the pinnacle of power in the world, their ability to gather resources is unmatched. Even commissioning a Heavenly Sovereign to act requires a massive amount of Demon Slaying Points and resources.
"With countless years of accumulation, it's no wonder the Grand Thousand Palace and its branches have built such extensive reserves."
A Glimpse at the Vault
Standing amidst the rows of treasures, Xiao Ze retrieved his Demon Slaying Token, preparing to redeem materials, spiritual tools, and formations.
Lin Jinyu glanced at the token in Xiao Ze's hand, and her expression suddenly shifted to one of shock. She raised a hand to stop him.
"Demon King, may I examine your token more closely?"
"Of course, Pavilion Master Lin. Please, feel free to call me by my name," Xiao Ze replied with a polite smile, handing over the token.
Lin Jinyu's eyes widened as she read the number etched into the token.
"Fifty thousand Demon Slaying Points?!"
Her exclamation reverberated through the hall, leaving her visibly stunned.
"How… how is this possible?" Lin Jinyu asked, struggling to process the sheer amount. Demon Slaying Points were notoriously difficult to earn, let alone such a staggering number.
Xiao Ze coughed lightly before giving a brief explanation of his encounters on the Chaos Continent how, with the aid of the Radiant Master and the Chaos God Emperor, he had slain two Profound Demon Emperors and four Sky Demon Emperors.
"Hiss! Four Sky Demon Emperors in the depths of the Chaos Continent?" Lin Jinyu gasped, astonished.
The mere mention of Sky Demon Emperors was enough to make even her, a Heavenly Sovereign, feel apprehensive. That Xiao Ze had managed to eliminate four of them was nearly inconceivable.
"Truly, the Chaos God Emperor must have been a remarkable figure in ancient times," Lin Jinyu murmured.
She understood that the sacrifices made by the Chaos God Emperor to trap those demons had profoundly influenced the war between the Grand Thousand World and the extraterritorial demons.
Among the slain demons was even one comparable to a Saint tier Heavenly Sovereign, a loss devastating to either side.
"For you to have eliminated four Sky Demon Emperors… when news of this reaches the palace's headquarters, even the most stubborn elders will be left speechless," Lin Jinyu said, admiration tinged in her voice.
Xiao Ze, however, responded humbly. "The Chaos God Emperor's assistance was crucial to this outcome."
Lin Jinyu chuckled. She didn't take Xiao Ze's modesty at face value. She knew the Chaos God Emperor's remaining strength, while significant, couldn't have single handedly defeated the demons without Xiao Ze's contribution.
Accessing the Vault
"With fifty thousand Demon Slaying Points, the treasures in this vault may not be enough to satisfy your needs," Lin Jinyu remarked.
"If you redeem too many items, it could deplete our inventory. I can request additional resources from the palace headquarters if necessary."
"No need to trouble yourself, Pavilion Master Lin. I'll only redeem materials and formation or pill recipes. Unless there's something truly exceptional, I won't take too much," Xiao Ze reassured her.
Lin Jinyu's eyes gleamed with curiosity.
"Are you also a formation master or alchemist, Xiao Ze?"
"I have some expertise in both fields," Xiao Ze replied modestly, stepping into the treasure vault.
Selecting Treasures
Xiao Ze moved through the rows of treasures, selecting anything he deemed useful rare materials, herbs, and ores. When it came to formation and pill recipes, he redeemed every one he didn't already know, regardless of their grade.
Unlike divine techniques or sacred artifacts, having a wealth of knowledge in formations and alchemy was always beneficial.
Xiao Ze recalled that when the Grandmaster Qingyuan Jing used her spirit arrays, she could deploy a thousand formations simultaneously. Such mastery required a deep reservoir of knowledge.
Similarly, alchemical expertise came from extensive practice and a broad understanding of pill recipes. Xiao Ze's alchemical skills were further bolstered by his innate feedback ability, giving him a significant edge.
Advanced Treasures
After exploring the initial sections, Xiao Ze arrived at an area containing quasi divine techniques. At this level, the costs were steep three to five thousand Demon Slaying Points per item. Even with his substantial points, it was impossible to claim too many.
After redeeming a few Grandmaster level formations and some rare recipes, Xiao Ze turned to Lin Jinyu.
"Pavilion Master Lin, are there any divine techniques available in this vault?"
"There are, though they are exceedingly rare," Lin Jinyu replied.
Guiding Xiao Ze to the innermost section of the vault, Lin Jinyu activated a concealed seal. A shimmering barrier appeared before them, parting to reveal a small but extraordinary collection.
"These items are effective even for Heavenly Sovereigns. The selection is limited. For instance, we have no Grandmaster level formations, but there is a recipe for the Dragon Phoenix Heavenly Sovereign Pill."
Xiao Ze's gaze swept over the treasures, landing on the pill recipe. Other divine artifacts, while impressive, held less appeal compared to the Zhou Tian Star Chart he already possessed a weapon that was both a divine technique and artifact.
"Pavilion Master Lin, does the Grand Thousand Palace have a catalog of additional recipes and formations available for request?"
Lin Jinyu smiled. "Of course. You may browse through the catalog, and we can arrange for resources to be delivered from other branches or the headquarters."
Xiao Ze's eyes lit up with interest.
(End of Chapter )
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