"A full layer of Beautiful Fist... I'm not sure about its power in reality, but I do know that this move is extremely mana-draining. My game protagonist, even with Divine Skill Great Success and several hundred thousand points of Inner Strength, can't use it more than a few times. You seriously thought you could spam a full layer of Beautiful Fist and instantly kill me?"

So, I'm full of flaws after all, Wang Mu thought.

Just now, the fist's momentum had barely built up and hadn't even been released when it vanished, along with the person.

"I haven't even started Cultivation. How could I have any Inner Strength? At most, I just accumulated some Five Element Spiritual Energy..." Wang Mu glanced at the Lifeless Mirror, finding it dim and no longer spinning.

Could it be that casting one move drained this Magic Treasure completely?

Wang Mu was startled. This Beautiful Fist seems quite powerful in reality too!

Wang Mu nodded.

I baited out a powerful move, and just like that, I tricked myself to death. This also taught me a lesson. When I use Action Points to fully cultivate Beautiful Fist in the future, I must never use it recklessly. I might exhaust myself before the skill even activates.

Wang Mu sighed. I finally managed to defeat myself. This was the only way I could think of to break the impasse; otherwise, I truly had no way of defeating myself. Have I finally passed the trial?

Wang Mu was about to return to his starting point to report to Su Yu.

Just then, a strange expression crossed Wang Mu's face. Because as he was just thinking about fully cultivating Beautiful Fist, he subconsciously sensed something, and unexpectedly...

[Travel: !]

A Travel event? An event at this time?

Wang Mu was puzzled. It was the beginning of the month, he hadn't started his Cultivation, and he hadn't used any Action Points.

Without a second thought, he selected it.

[Travel: Ancient Saint's Secret Treasure (Southwest corner of Qinghe Ancient Forest, one day)]

There's an event in this place?

After pondering for a few seconds, Wang Mu decided to go check it out. This Travel event only lasted for one day, and today was almost over. After today, it would be gone.

Soon, Wang Mu arrived at the southwest corner. He didn't find anything else of note, but on the way, he discovered quite a few unconscious disciples, likely victims of the Puppet's charm...

Arriving at the location, Wang Mu waited quietly.

It wasn't long before a faint squeaking sound suddenly emerged from beneath the ground:

"The Sword Sect has a fierce old dame, / A treasure's hidden in the Holy Land's domain. / No way through heaven, no path on earth you'll find, / Only Master Jin's slick skills can get inside! ~Tra-la-la~"

"..." Wang Mu found the voice very familiar.

That sounds like... the Jinmao Rat's voice? Wang Mu was astonished. His expression turned strange. Well, now... I didn't expect to encounter this Jinmao Rat here... This damn pest, it came all the way here to steal? And it's reciting that nonsensical doggerel to show off?

Wang Mu stomped his foot on the ground and shouted coldly, "Come out, you damned rat!"

The ground split open instantly!

From within the fissure emerged a Golden Rat. He wore a cloth robe imprinted with the character for 'fortune' and a headscarf, and he was diligently digging a hole with his paws. He also carried a bulging sack on his back. Who knows what treasure he has stolen this time?

At that moment, as the ground cracked open, the digging Jinmao Rat paused, looked up, and froze in shock.

? Why is it this human again!

"Well, well, little rat, you've got quite the nerve!" Wang Mu narrowed his eyes. "Stealing all the way out here?"

"H-how is it you?" the Jinmao Rat stammered, stunned. It's like seeing a ghost! It's this human again? He found me again? Heavens above! I, Master Jin San, have never failed—until I met this human!

"You... you... how are you here?" The Jinmao Rat was flabbergasted.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Wang Mu said with a smile. "This is the Sword Sect's Holy Land, the site of the Ancient Saint's Secret Treasure. How could a thieving rat like you sneak in here? Are you not afraid of death?"

Wang Mu was genuinely astonished. This little rat has some serious skills. According to Su Yu, the only way into this place was if the Barrier was opened from the outside. Moreover, Yan Qingwu could sense any intrusion at any time. Both Great Immortal Bi You and Mu Lanxue from the Fengyue Sect were detected when they entered. But this little rat...

The Jinmao Rat, sprawled on the ground, said in a panic, "Look, I just sneaked in to take a peek. Big brother, please don't tell anyone!"

"Do you think I'd believe that?" Wang Mu retorted.

The Jinmao Rat fell silent.

"Then... how about I share some of the treasure with you?" the Jinmao Rat said through gritted teeth. "That should be fine, right?"

"Hmm?" Wang Mu looked at the little creature with amusement. "I'm about to become a Disciple of the Sword Sect. You steal from the Sword Sect's Holy Land and want to make me your accomplice?"

"You're joining the Sword Sect?" The Jinmao Rat looked somewhat puzzled. "Joining the Sword Sect at this time? Aren't you just asking for trouble? Wait a minute... how can someone like you, without a Spirit Root, join the Sword Sect..."

"Less nonsense!" Wang Mu pointed at the Jinmao Rat. "Hurry up and hand everything over!"

The Jinmao Rat fell silent again.

"What if I told you..." the Jinmao Rat suddenly began, "that by stealing this treasure, I'm actually helping this Sect? Would you believe me?"

Wang Mu was speechless. Impressive. I've met someone today who can bluff even better than I can.

Wang Mu couldn't help but laugh. This Jinmao Rat is really something else.

"Alright, let's hear how you're going to spin this."

Wang Mu sat down. "Go on."

The Jinmao Rat quickly began, "I'll get straight to the point. Within the Sword Sect's Ancient Saint's Secret Treasure, a Supreme Treasure called the Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure is sealed. It's said to be one of the legendary treasures from a thousand years ago. Legends in the Cultivation World say this Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure contains the profound Principles of this world. Anyone who can comprehend it can even avoid Heavenly Tribulation and ascend on the spot! At the very least, it can cause one's Cultivation to skyrocket, allowing them to reach Ascension and glimpse the Immortal Path."

"The current status and strength of Yan Sword Immortal and the Sword Sect are supposedly all thanks to this Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure."

The Jinmao Rat spoke eloquently, "In the Cultivation World, across all continents, there isn't a soul who doesn't covet it. In the past, countless factions and Sects, especially those Demon Sects, have long desired this treasure. However, due to Yan Sword Immortal's overwhelming might with the sword, not even the entire Huangtian Continent dared to set foot within this territory."

"But now, it's said that Yan Sword Immortal failed his Crossing Tribulation three years ago, suffered a great loss to his Cultivation, and is no longer as formidable as he once was."

"So, everyone is waiting for the right moment to storm the Sword Sect and seize this Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure! Sigh, telling you these secrets of the Cultivation World... you're probably completely lost. You're just a mortal; you wouldn't understand any of this."

The Jinmao Rat waved his paw. "Anyway, if I steal this treasure and take it away, it's like diverting the trouble, understand?"

Wang Mu was silent. To be honest, this damned rat actually seems to be making a bit of sense. When Mu Lanxue and Yan Qingwu were arguing earlier, they did mention something about the treasure of this Holy Land...

"Besides..." the Jinmao Rat sighed. "I was ordered to steal it. Do you think I'd take such a risk for no reason? Even if Yan Sword Immortal failed his Crossing Tribulation and his Cultivation is greatly diminished, he's still not someone a mere rat like me can compare to. I took a huge risk coming here; I was entrusted with a top-secret mission to retrieve it."

"What kind of ridiculous top-secret mission?" Wang Mu pulled out his Mountain-Shattering Bow and aimed it at the Jinmao Rat. "Tell the truth, you little pest."

"I am from the Jin Rat clan of Beast King Mountain..." The Jinmao Rat suddenly clasped his paws behind his back, his face grave. "My clan has a hard life on Beast King Mountain. Many other clans look down upon us because we are too weak, and they even want to drive us out. After all, not every Jin Rat is like me, Master Jin San. Later, the Beast King of Beast King Mountain took pity on me. Seeing I had some talent, he ordered me to come to the Sword Sect and steal this secret treasure as a tribute."

"Only by doing so can my clan continue to cultivate on Beast King Mountain and avoid being scattered, becoming lone Demons and outcast beasts."

Wang Mu stared. This rat is quite the actor. Such a load of nonsense, yet he makes it sound so convincing. Wang Mu was still skeptical. But that doesn't matter. I just need to focus on the main point.

"So, what exactly is this treasure?" Wang Mu asked. "Let me see it."

"Well..." The Jinmao Rat pondered for a moment. "I'm not too sure myself... It's very strange... The central restriction seemed complex, but it actually wasn't there. I searched inside for a long time and only found this thing in the center..."

"Let me take a look?" Wang Mu's interest was piqued.

The Jinmao Rat scoffed. "Even if I show you, it's useless. If I, the great Master Jin San, can't make sense of the Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure—something no one in this world can fathom—you certainly won't understand it."

With that, he set down his bundle and slowly began to unwrap it...

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