Chapter 1187: Acquiring the Treasure (2)
Chapter 1187: Acquiring the Treasure (2)
Editor: Henyee Translations
Inside the inner hall, there were no restrictions or traps, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to simply push the door open and enter.
“Hiss—!”
However, what they saw inside made Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan gasp in shock. They found themselves staring at a silver space wolf puppet, similar to the one they had just fought outside the main hall.
“Huh?”
But upon closer inspection, they realized this silver space wolf puppet had no energy fluctuations, indicating it wasn’t the same one they had battled.
“This place must be where the Shui Xian Sect studied spatial stones,” Jiang Chengxuan concluded after a moment of observation. He had not seen the Shui Xian Sect’s records before, but the various restrictions indicated their expertise in manipulating spatial energy. They clearly had access to a supply of spatial stones, which they used to develop various spatial puppets and barriers.
Indeed, Jiang Chengxuan’s suspicions were confirmed as they ventured deeper into the hall. They encountered an array of spatial puppets, including silver eagles, gryphons, and fish. At the far end of the hall, they found piles of ancient books.
Jiang Chengxuan’s eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately headed towards the books. Ever since his experience in Donghe Xianren’s cave, he had come to value ancient texts for their hidden powers and secrets.
“These texts describe how to control and create spatial puppets!”
Jiang Chengxuan exclaimed joyfully after flipping through one of the books, sharing his discovery with Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan. The two quickly joined him, eager to learn.
The books were written from the perspective of a Shui Xian Sect practitioner, detailing the processes, materials, and techniques for creating and controlling spatial puppets. The texts also included guidelines for using the puppets and the various tasks they could perform.
Absorbing this new knowledge eagerly, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions delved deeper into the world of spatial puppets. They spent months studying, their understanding of spatial energy and puppetry growing significantly.
The Shui Xian Sect’s understanding of spatial energy was profound. Even the simplest of these texts could provide insights to true immortals.
After mastering some basic techniques for controlling spatial puppets, Jiang Chengxuan decided it was time to test his skills. Approaching a silver eagle puppet, he began forming intricate hand seals, channeling celestial energy as described in the texts.
Immediately, waves of spatial energy flowed from his hands, enveloping the puppet. These puppets couldn’t be controlled with mere bloodline or celestial energy; they required specific spatial vibrations unique to each puppet.
“Screech—!”
Under Jiang Chengxuan’s control, the silver eagle puppet let out a sharp cry, its wings spanning dozens of meters as it took flight. Spatial energy surged from its body, creating gusts of wind.
In an astonishing display, the puppet vanished in a flash of silver, reappearing hundreds of meters away almost instantaneously.
“What incredible speed!”
Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan exclaimed in amazement. The puppet’s speed was far superior to that of an ordinary Immortal Ascension cultivator.
“If fully activated, this puppet could even match the speed of an Ascension Realm cultivator,” Jiang Chengxuan praised, admiring the Shui Xian Sect’s craftsmanship.
“Let us try as well,” Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan said eagerly, stepping up to control the silver wolf puppets. Despite their efforts and forming complex hand seals, the best they could achieve were basic movements and a sluggish entrance into the spatial void—nothing compared to Jiang Chengxuan’s seamless control.
“This…”
Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan’s faces reddened with embarrassment at their clumsy attempts.
“It seems controlling these puppets isn’t as easy as it looks,” they admitted, stepping back.
Jiang Chengxuan smiled, recalling the silver eagle puppet. With a command, the puppet retracted its wings, enveloped in a silvery glow, and slowly dissolved into the void, ready to be summoned again.
“Jiang Daoist, your mastery of puppetry in such a short time is truly impressive!”
Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan exclaimed, their admiration evident.
Jiang Chengxuan simply nodded and replied, “Let’s wrap up our exploration here. You can take some of the texts and puppets with you. Study them thoroughly, and you’ll surely gain insights.”
This offer filled Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan with gratitude. Jiang Chengxuan had not only saved their lives but also generously shared the spoils of their journey. His actions, rare in the cultivation world, had earned their unwavering loyalty.
“Thank you, Jiang Daoist! We are deeply grateful!”
With heartfelt gratitude, they followed Jiang Chengxuan’s lead, collecting books and puppets. Soon, each of them had their share of the treasure, ready to leave the inner hall contentedly.