At this moment, even Yi Tianxing couldn't help but feel a trace of anxiety.This matter was unlike anything before, and its significance was far greater. Success and failure would lead to completely different outcomes. Fortunately, his state of mind remained unwavering.
Gazing at the strange phenomena appearing inside the Heaven and Earth Minting Furnace, he found them even more astounding than when he had previously fused a white Willpower Pearl. When using the Willpower Pearl, visions of countless living beings praying devoutly had manifested.But now, what appeared were scenes filled with every imaginable temptation — the seven emotions and six desires, stirring the heart, bombarding the soul with endless cravings.A single misstep could cause one to sink into the illusions, unable to extricate themselves.
The intensity of the visions far surpassed those of the past.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Unknowingly, golden Eternal Coins began to spill from the mouth of the golden toad, each flashing brilliant light.Their crisp, melodious collision resonated straight into the heart.
"It works. These Eternal Coins are exactly the same as the originals — not a single difference. Even the quantity forged is still one hundred."
After careful inspection, Yi Tianxing confirmed that each Magic Thought Pearl yielded precisely one hundred Eternal Coins.The weight, the energy contained within, and even the amplification effect the coins provided — everything was identical to before.
This outcome brought a flash of genuine joy to his face.
Still, to be absolutely certain, he picked up a newly minted coin and began absorbing the Heaven and Earth Vital Qi within.As soon as he started cultivating, the golden light of the Eternal Coin visibly dimmed at a speed noticeable to the naked eye, with streams of Qi naturally merging into his body.
The absorption rate of Vital Qi tripled compared to ordinary cultivation.
Time flew by unknowingly.When he finally noticed, the golden Eternal Coin had already turned pure white before vanishing altogether, reappearing as part of the Money Tree.
"There's no difference whatsoever. The Eternal Coins forged with Magic Thought Pearls are identical to the originals. Same Vital Qi, same threefold amplification."Yi Tianxing could no longer suppress the surge of excitement swelling in his heart.
Being able to preserve the Willpower Pearls — such precious treasures — instead of using them up in minting coins was truly cause for celebration.More importantly, the otherwise useless Magic Thought Pearls could now be repurposed — turning waste into treasure.That was the most delightful part of all.
"Willpower Pearls are indispensable for minting Eternal Coins. In some ways, they're no less valuable than any rare heavenly material or earthly treasure. If I can save them, there might be even greater uses for them in the future."
He pondered silently.
Without hesitation, he took out the remaining Magic Thought Pearls and continued forging Eternal Coins.The market now desperately needed a large reserve to sustain its circulation.If the supply of Eternal Coins suddenly fell short, it could lead to chaos.If necessary, he wouldn't hesitate to even mint coins from Willpower Pearls.
With fifty Magic Thought Pearls, he could forge five thousand Eternal Coins.
While Yi Tianxing was busy minting coins...
Deep in the valley, in front of a waterfall, a man clad in a black "rat suit," his eyes gleaming sharply and his face flushed with excitement, examined the surroundings.Around his neck hung a jade talisman engraved with the fierce visage of a strange beast.Though young in appearance, a faint Soul Coffin Mark between his brows lent him an unusual air.
"A large river to the east — that's the dragon vein.A solitary mountain to the west — that's the dragon's spine.The waterfall plunges straight down into a deep pool — the dragon raises its head, and the water of the falls is the dragon's saliva."The man muttered excitedly, surveying the terrain."This is a land of supreme Feng Shui — a Dragon Saliva Treasure Site. There's bound to be a great tomb or a priceless treasure hidden underground."
"My luck has finally arrived! After honing my craft for a lifetime, I'll finally make my mark on the Eternal Continent!"
The man's eyes gleamed as he confirmed that this place was an absolute treasure trove.If there were no tomb or treasure here, he vowed he would dig himself a grave out of shame.
Treasures. Great tombs.
Just thinking about it made his entire body tremble with excitement.Without hesitation, he pulled a Luoyang Shovel from a cloth bag at his waist, surveyed the ground once more, and thrust the shovel into the earth.
His excavation skills were astonishing.In the blink of an eye, he had dug a concealed and stable tunnel into the ground.
It was said that the greatest tomb raiders, when digging a tunnel, could compact the displaced soil back around the shaft.From the surface, no trace of the digging could be seen.The loose dirt would be compressed against the tunnel walls, reinforcing them until they were as solid as stone.
This young man was clearly an elite in the art. As he dug, he pressed the dirt into the sides of the tunnel, and it vanished seamlessly, creating a firm underground passage.
"I've dug up kings' tombs, lords' tombs, Warring States tombs — you name it.Under my shovel, no grave remains hidden!I never thought that even here in the Eternal Continent, I would still be a 'tomb raider'...No, that's too vulgar. I'm an archaeologist."He chuckled to himself as he dug."I'm studying history, reviving the past, helping future generations understand the wisdom of their ancestors! Every great tomb is an artistic masterpiece, the crystallization of human ingenuity.Gold and treasure are nothing — uncovering ancient civilizations is what truly stirs my blood."
"Alas, no one appreciates the greatness of my work.The loneliness of a true genius... is like dust."
He mumbled these lofty words as he happily excavated.
Of course, he would not neglect to "supplement" his own supplies once he completed his "academic research."
Meanwhile...
"Move quickly! We've eaten and rested — no dawdling!"
"Prepare the goods! We must set out now.If we delay any longer, who knows when we'll get back to the village? Our families are still starving back home."
"Let's go, let's go!During daylight, the number of beasts and monsters roaming around will be fewer.The sooner we leave, the farther we can travel, and the safer we'll be."
"For the sake of the village, we must deliver these supplies safely — even if it costs us our lives!Remember, we also bought many talismans and spirit arrows this time.We're stronger now — even if beasts attack, we can fight back!"
At the crack of dawn, in the bustling marketplace, villagers were shouting commands and preparing to depart.Carts piled high with grain and supplies were ready to roll.
Each villager carried weapons — swords, bows, talismans — fully armed for the dangerous journey ahead.
One after another, handcarts loaded with goods rolled out of Xuanhuang Town.
The soldiers on the walls made no move to stop them.The gates stood wide open, allowing free passage.
To Xuanhuang Town, these villagers were seeds — seeds that would spread its fame far and wide.
If the trade mission succeeded and the supplies returned safely to the villages, Xuanhuang Town's reputation would be firmly established.From then on, any village wanting to trade would surely come here first, reviving the entire surrounding human settlements.
Yi Tianxing naturally hoped every single one of them would make it home safely.He even considered sending escorts to protect them.
But the villages would never allow it.The disparity in strength bred an instinctive wariness of Xuanhuang Town.They would rather risk danger than reveal their locations.
This was simple human nature — an instinctive need to safeguard their homes.
Thus, Yi Tianxing refrained from offering help.
After all, there's an old saying: "If someone shows kindness without reason, they must have ulterior motives."
Under the early morning light, group after group departed.However, not all villagers left; each village left behind a few people in the market. Some stayed to observe any changes, others to build connections with the people of Xuanhuang Town.