Human Clan Defender-Chapter 699 - s 57 to 60 - Abundant Harvest, Void Heart Sutra (Four-in-One, Request for Monthly Tickets)_2

Spirit Stones were of paramount importance, and he was equally aware of this. Each Spirit Stone contained an extremely rich concentration of Spiritual Energy. Were it used for cultivation, it would allow one's progress to surge dramatically. However, it was precisely because Spirit Stones were so valuable that they were also incredibly rare; using Spirit Stones for cultivation, such a luxury, was essentially non-existent. Besides this function, Spirit Stones had other significant uses. Take, for example, the Star Plate that Great Qin had established; its main source of energy was the Spirit Stones.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Changqing withdrew his gaze from the crystal wall. "It is impossible for the two of us to take away all the Spirit Stones. After coming out of the Ancient Ruins, we'll return to the Demon-Subduing Division to gather more people. Next time we come here, we'll excavate all the Spirit Stones."

"That sounds good." Yi Ning nodded in agreement. The amount they could carry was limited; it was most suitable to bring people next time. Moreover, they didn't have to worry about any leaks. Their identities and strengths had already decided everything.

Immediately, Shen Changqing calmed his mind and silently sensed the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the corridor ahead and behind. He then walked toward the direction where the Spiritual Energy was most concentrated. The Spirit Stones could be taken next time, but the Heart of Spirit Vein had to be taken now.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, the two stopped in their tracks. In front of them, embedded in the crystal wall, was a cyan-blue stone the size of an adult's fist. Unlike other Spirit Stones, this cyan-blue stone throbbed lightly like the heart of a living creature, as if it had life itself.

"The Heart of Spirit Vein!" Shen Changqing's eyes were profound. He had never seen a real Heart of Spirit Vein, but the moment he saw the cyan-blue stone, he naturally understood its origin. In the Spirit Vein, only the Heart of Spirit Vein could possess such wonder.

Yi Ning's eyes were ablaze, staring at the cyan-blue stone; he could feel an endless amount of energy within it. "That's right, this must be the Heart of Spirit Vein. It is said that the Heart of Spirit Vein is extremely sturdy, not something that can be destroyed by ordinary forces, and the energy it contains is incomparable to ordinary Spirit Stones. Pavilion Master Shen, if you obtain this Heart of Spirit Vein, the benefits are unimaginable."

He yearned for the Heart of Spirit Vein, but he had no thoughts of competing for it. Simply breaking through to the rank of Heaven Being was completely beyond Yi Ning's expectations. Being able to witness the Heart of Spirit Vein with his own eyes was already a fortunate event. As for possessing it, that was impossible. An innocent man bears no guilt, but he who bears the jade is guilty. Without strength to match, one had no right to wield such treasures. Only a formidable individual like Shen Changqing had the qualification to possess the Heart of Spirit Vein.

At those words, Shen Changqing's gaze still rested upon the Heart of Spirit Vein. This time, he did not use brute force to break the crystal wall. Even if it had been said to be extremely sturdy, if something were to go wrong, it would be a huge loss for him. Therefore, Shen Changqing changed tactics. He drew the Holy Slaying Saber directly and slashed at the crystal wall in front of him. The crystal wall, ordinarily very strong, seemed as fragile as tofu before the first-grade Dao Arms, easily penetrating into it. Layer by layer, he carved downward. The crystal wall, like fragments, was gradually stripped away.

Before long, the Heart of Spirit Vein was freed from the crystal wall, exposed to the air. As soon as it appeared, the entire Spirit Vein trembled gently. Shen Changqing took out a jade box he always carried with him, directly placed the Heart of Spirit Vein into it, and then stored it back inside his chest. "Let's leave this place first and bring people over next time," he said calmly, turning back to look at Yi Ning.

With the Heart of Spirit Vein in hand, and the other side halls having been thoroughly explored, there was no need to stay any longer. At those words, Yi Ning did not object. The two retraced their steps, heading directly back to where the original side hall was located, then followed the route back to the main hall.

Exiting the grand hall, Yi Ning took out the bronze Token, immediately activating its power. In an instant, intense purple qi burst forth from the bronze Token, falling into the space before them. Shortly thereafter, space warped and a vortex appeared. Seeing the vortex, the two exchanged a glance and stepped into it together.

「Outside Exiled Immortal Valley,」

the previously clear Firmament suddenly became overcast as thick clouds gathered, and purple lightning, like a raging dragon, ravaged within them. The scent of destruction made all living beings within a hundred li tremble to their core. Tiankui, originally sprawled on the ground in deep slumber, gazed at the Firmament with large bell-like eyes, filled with immense fear.

At this moment, the Taoist stone statue trembled. The two emerged from the vortex. The clouds above, as if sensing something, let out a loud CRACK! and a destructive Heavenly Tribulation struck down.

"Don't follow me!" With that parting word, Shen Changqing stepped forward and left the range of Exiled Immortal Valley directly. He dared not transcend the Heavenly Tribulation within Exiled Immortal Valley. If by any chance the Heavenly Tribulation destroyed the Taoist stone statue, resulting in no way to enter the Ancient Ruins again, then his loss would be enormous. There were still many Spirit Stones unmined within the Ancient Ruins. If he could not enter, the loss would be too great.

On the other hand, Yi Ning had not fully grasped what was happening. All he saw was purple lightning striking down from the murky Firmament. Fortunately, just as the Heavenly Tribulation was about to fully descend, it shifted direction, as if its real target was not him. By the time he came to his senses, Yi Ning's back was already soaked with cold sweat. It was terrifying!