"This Little cultivator and this person..."

Xuanmingzi swallowed.

The gap in their cultivation levels was far from ordinary.

Theoretically, the success rate for completing the Three-Life Illusion Realm was extremely low.

However, the expressions on the two of them at this moment were quite peculiar.

Xuanmingzi had presided over the Magpie Bridge Festival up to now and had only witnessed ten couples successfully navigate the Three-Life Illusion Realm. Among them, the greatest disparity in cultivation was between Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul.

That alone was considered incredibly difficult!

Most successful pairs were close in cultivation or differed by only a single realm.

Although each case varied, the common factor was that upon emerging from the Three-Life Illusion Realm, both individuals would only have eyes for the other, their gazes filled with affection. Their relationship could instantly transform from that of ordinary fellow cultivators to devoted partners, and some even directly became Taoist couples.

But now...

The one on the right had a dazed expression, his face clearly asking, Who am I? Where am I? What have I done?

The one on the left was as silent as frost, as cold as snow. Forget affectionate gazes; it was a blessing her eyes weren't glinting like drawn swords.

Xuanmingzi glanced at the three colored clouds floating in mid-air.

He wasn't mistaken.

This was the special blessing bestowed by the Rebirth Mirror after passing the Three-Life Illusion Realm; it was unmistakably clear.

"Well..." Xuanmingzi mused for a moment, then cleared his throat. "Congratulations to you both for passing the trial of the Three-Life Illusion Realm."

"Hmph?" The woman shot Xuanmingzi a cold look and stated flatly, "Pass what? We didn't pass. Not at all!"

Xuanmingzi was speechless. He opened his mouth, staring at those three colored auspicious clouds.

"He failed. Utterly failed!" The woman sneered, glaring sideways at Wang Mu. "However, you still need to give him the reward."

What? Xuanmingzi thought. Alright, your cultivation is higher. You're right, whatever you say, he conceded internally, then nodded.

"Meet me at the old place," the woman said to Wang Mu before flying out of the Rebirth Hall.

Watching the woman depart, Wang Mu's gaze gradually sharpened.

I'm not done for yet. It seems there's still a chance... Wang Mu thought, taking a deep breath as his resolve solidified.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, for passing the Three-Life Illusion Realm," Xuanmingzi said. "I have an Exotic Treasure to gift you, as a blessing for you both..."

Exotic Treasure... Wang Mu mused. "How exotic is it?"

Xuanmingzi pondered for a few seconds. "Exotic Treasures are items our Creation Gate collects from ancient sites across the Nine Provinces. They are excavated and often ungraded. However, because they are Ancient Objects from before the great celestial changes, they have absorbed auspicious Spiritual Energy. After being refined by Artifact Masters, they all possess mysterious effects."

Wang Mu understood. So, they're just salvaged junk from bygone eras, he thought.

"Can I choose?" Wang Mu asked.

"Certainly." Xuanmingzi led Wang Mu to one side and, with a wave of his hand, presented several peculiar Ancient Treasures.

"Look at this item," Xuanmingzi said, pointing to a pale red embroidered cloth. "This is an Ancient Embroidered Handkerchief. It can turn something worthless into a treasure and can fully restore any Magic Treasure below the Immortal Items grade in a single use."

Sounds pretty good. What kind of miraculous cloth is this? Are those items from before the great celestial changes all so potent after mutating? Wang Mu nodded. Indeed, quite useful.

Below Immortal Items... that means it includes Top-grade and even Taoist Level Magic Treasures. Taoist Level Magic Treasures, which are even above Top-grade, are typically wielded only by Golden Core or Nascent Soul Cultivators. If such a Magic Treasure is damaged, the loss is immense. Being able to repair it once is incredibly powerful.

"Now, look at this," Xuanmingzi continued, pointing to another small vial. "This is the Jingyu Bottle. It can hold ten elixirs. Any elixir below the Immortal Items grade placed inside will transform into a Top-grade Elixir."

So this is an Exotic Treasure? Wang Mu was somewhat surprised. These are actually quite good, all very practical.

"These Exotic Treasures operate under special principles and can only be used once before they break," Xuanmingzi explained. "Furthermore, they are unique and cannot be replicated. So, no matter which you choose, please cherish it, Fellow Daoist."

"This one is called Red Thread. If you wrap it around your chosen partner, the fertility rate for your next child will greatly increase."

"This one is the Clear Stone. If your pregnant partner wears it, the child born will have a destiny as clear and pure as jade. Mixed Spirit Roots will not appear, and there's a high probability of them possessing a superior destiny."

"And this is the Execution Axe. This axe is said to be capable of felling some of the unique and wondrous trees found between heaven and earth; its power is extraordinary."

...

Wang Mu was undeniably dazzled by these Exotic Treasures.

Unlike ordinary Magic Artifacts and Magic Treasures, these Exotic Treasures were single-use items that vanished after fulfilling their purpose, but their effects were all remarkably potent.

The Creation Gate really has some impressive things.

"This one is called Fish Coming."

Xuanmingzi pointed to a peculiar fishing rod. "This rod is said to be able to catch Divine Fish from the various realms—fish that ordinary rods cannot. These Divine Fish roam mysterious sea regions and are exceptionally formidable. Some Divine Fish are connected to Qi Fortune, some to techniques, and others to equipment. This rod is rumored to have been abandoned by an Ancient Sage after fishing somewhere. After the great celestial changes, it absorbed some minute karma."

Hm? Wang Mu thought, looking at the fishing rod.

Could that Ancient Sage be me? It looks a bit familiar... This rod isn't bad. That axe isn't bad either. I want both...

"Can I only choose one?" Wang Mu asked.

Xuanmingzi smiled. "Exotic Treasures are unique items. The one that suits you best is the optimal choice. Having more isn't necessarily better."

"These last two are quite suitable for me," Wang Mu stated.

Xuanmingzi was silent for a moment.

"Alright." Xuanmingzi nodded. "Little Fellow Daoist, you are quite special—remarkably so, whether on the Potential List or before this Rebirth Mirror. Let's consider this a way of fostering a good connection."

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