Purple Mist Dao Master-Chapter 851 - 558: Seventh Tier · North Mansion: Stone Room? Prison!

Yan Chuan leapt with all his might. Though the third layer of the Abyss was open, he did not enter, only stepping into the first layer.

"At my regular peak speed, my attacks only work in the first layer of the Abyss. The 'Sword Net' takes a quarter of an hour to break through the third layer of Chaos, so I can't take it seriously."

Yan Chuan knows his limits.

Perhaps.

When he advances his newly devised 'Ten Strong Martial Arts' to the late Fifth Realm, this true skill focused on attack might push his peak combat power to truly interact with the third layer of the Abyss. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

As for now, Yan Chuan is somewhat lacking.

"Between the first layer and the third layer, solely in terms of treasure hunting, the treasures of the third layer are more advanced, with higher inherent value."

"But for me, the difference is negligible."

"Xiao Lu—"

Yan Chuan called out towards the North Mansion, and Lu Yuru looked up: "I'm here."

Lu Yuru understood, her heart surging.

This is indeed the Abyss!

It's an extraordinary domain that only a Sixth Rank Divine General could enter, rumored to be the 'Ten Thousand Worlds Grave,' filled with countless treasures. Normally, with her strength, she wouldn't be able to enter. It's only because she follows Yan Chuan that she could even step into such a treasure trove after just reaching the Innate stage.

"With my 'Wisdom Eye,' entering the 'Abyss' is like a fish in water!"

Lu Yuru was excited, her eyes scanning all around, diligently searching for treasures for Yan Chuan.

Outside.

Yan Chuan was expectant inside: "For your safety in the 'Abyss', I specifically upgraded the 'North Mansion' from Sixth Rank to Seventh Rank before coming in, spending a full 65 million units of Spiritual energy, emptying out my months of accumulation in one go. Sister Xiao Lu, don't let me down!"

To venture into the 'Abyss' and ensure the safety of Lu Yuru, who was just at the Innate First Layer, Yan Chuan truly spent a fortune.

65 million units of Spiritual energy!

The mere thought was enough to make one tremble with unease!

Nonetheless.

Despite the heartache, the 'Seventh-Rank North Mansion' truly delighted him for quite some time—

[Miracle Item · North Mansion (Level 61): The treasure suffered damage, causing its tier to drop, containing 24 prison cells, each capable of imprisoning one person. It can absorb and store Primordial Qi.]

(Upgradable.)

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Seventh-Rank North Mansion!

Finally showing its mettle!

From its initial form as a 'stone room' to now a 'prison cell,' and from initially merely housing people to now at the seventh rank being capable of 'imprisonment,' this treasure that had suffered damage, leading to its tier dropping, was slowly revealing its true nature after reaching Seventh Rank under Yan Chuan's enhancement.

"The North Mansion is not a residence! Not a portable cave!"

"It is—"

"A Prison!"

This is a cage capable of imprisoning even a Sixth Rank Divine General. Once imprisoned, unless released by Yan Chuan, one will never see the day of freedom.

North Mansion!

A wonderful treasure!

With great joy, Yan Chuan exclaimed after enriching the treasure: "It was worth every penny of the 65 million units of Spiritual energy!"

Holding onto the 'Seventh Rank North Mansion', Yan Chuan's first thought was about Zhou Shun, one of the Ten Elders of the Jiujiang Institute under the Lishan Sect, part of the Four Families and Three Sects of the Hunxi Territory in the Jinze Region, which is one of the Six Great Royal Cities.

"As I currently have a barely Sixth Rank combat power, and with a ninth-rank 'Demon Ape' following me closely, capturing the small Fourth Rank Zhou Shun should pose no issue. Once captured, I can imprison him in the 'North Mansion,' surely extracting what intentions he harbors towards Master!"

The first person Yan Chuan thought to imprison was Zhou Shun.

And then.

From Zhou Shun, Yan Chuan's thoughts expanded: "The 'Seventh-Rank North Mansion' can imprison even Sixth Rank Divine Generals. If I have Tan Dou and the Demon Ape capture a few enemy Sixth Rank Divine Generals and imprison them, I can carry them along wherever I go. And when I hold martial arts lectures, if the 24 cells are filled, wouldn't it be like having 24 Sixth Rank Divine Generals listening to my lectures and giving me feedback anytime, anywhere?"

These are not merely 24 prison cells!

They are clearly 24 humanoid portable cultivation add-ons!

"Things are getting interesting!"

Yan Chuan stored the 'Seventh-Rank North Mansion' securely, announcing within himself that this treasure had surpassed the 'Star Stone' and become the number one treasure on the 'Treasure Rock' in his heart!

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"Brother!"

"Front left! Black treasure light!"

Within the North Mansion, Lu Yuru, holding the Thousand-mile Mirror, exclaimed in surprise.

White green blue!

Purple orange gold!

"Black treasure light!"

"A Seventh-Rank Treasure!"

Hearing this, Yan Chuan was startled and immediately concentrated his gaze towards the front left. On the first look, he saw nothing. On the second look, he already saw a streak of flowing light swiftly approaching.

Thankfully, Lu Yuru warned him early.

Fortunately, Yan Chuan was prepared, stepping forward and flashing ahead to intercept the flowing light. Then, using the first form of the first chapter in 'Ten Strong Martial Arts' called 'Ten Claws', he enacted 'Dragon Claw·Vortex,' with exquisite and profound claw skills, fiercely grabbing the flowing light.

It was heavy in hand.

Upon a closer look—

"Golden Ringed Staff?"

This was a dark golden long staff over two meters long and 15 cm in diameter, with golden rings at each end, somewhat resembling the legendary 'Ruyi Jingu Bang'.

"My 'Two Spears' technique within the 'Ten Strong Martial Arts' includes long and short spears, covering staves, poles, and halberds, so I suppose this Golden Ringed Staff could work."

Yan Chuan casually performed several spear and staff techniques, imposingly and impressively, but after all, it didn't satisfy him like a long spear would: "Ultimately, for my 'Two Spears,' using a spear aligns better with spear techniques."

However, the 'Golden Ringed Staff' was a Seventh-Rank Divine Weapon, highly valuable. Even if not used, it could be sold for over ten thousand Primordial Pills.

"A good beginning!"

"Nicely done, Xiao Lu!"

Yan Chuan stashed away the 'Golden Ringed Staff,' feeling thrilled. On his first venture into the Abyss, obtaining a Seventh-Rank Divine Weapon suggested good fortune ahead.

Let's keep up the momentum.

Yan Chuan continued wandering in the first layer of the Abyss.

Currently having a solid foundation, though his cultivation was at the Innate Eighth Layer, the Fifth Realm 'Washing Marrow Scripture' was indeed powerful. Coupled with '72 Transformations,' 'Limit-breaking True Seed,' and 'Nine Yang True Seed,' these were enough to maintain Yan Chuan in a Fifth-Rank Peak State for a full six hours.

Within these six hours, Yan Chuan was truly at the Fifth-Rank Peak. Utilizing the 'Wave Riding Micro Steps,' he was genuinely at the initial Sixth Rank.

This strength!

This endurance!

Enough to stride through the first layer of the Abyss.

Of course.

Yan Chuan wouldn't stay in the Abyss for all six hours, as that would be too extreme. Once the 'Limit-breaking True Seed' and 'Nine Yang True Seed' are exhausted, it would take at least a month for Yan Chuan to recover and regain the 'Six-hour Peak State,' during which he wouldn't be in his 'Peak State.'

This is not secure.

The most secure approach is to spend two hours in the Abyss, only triggering 'Peak State' for one hour each time, allowing a recovery in just five days. Moreover, during these five days, Yan Chuan would still have 'Five-hour Peak State' available, providing ample capacity to address all manageable changes rather than being left with no options.

"Two hours!"

"This is the most secure."

Yan Chuan determined his plan and ventured through the Abyss.

The Abyss was filled with chaos; there was neither sky nor ground, lacking any concept of east, south, west, and north, and vision was restricted. The void's turbulent flows emitted black streaks of flowing light, instilling fear.

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