Chapter 174

Chapter 174

Little One didn’t enter the Broken Sky City but vanished at the end of the earth, setting out alone to leave the bustling area.

To him, that place was very dangerous. If some powerful clans recognized him, they would undoubtedly kill him. Without the protection of his clan, he would be doomed.

A dragon-like earthworm, a hundred meters long, crawled by, spitting out mud and watching Little One, who was sitting in the swamp, with curiosity. However, it did not attack, sensing danger.

“Where to go?” Little One sat on a clean boulder in the swamp, scratching his head. He had shaken off his earlier disappointment and was now cheerful, after all, he was still a child.

“I’ve obtained so many treasures. Running into the wilderness alone and finding a quiet place to cultivate is enough. There’s no need to run around.”

He happily opened his Qiankun Bag and took out the Second Baldy, who was sneaking a taste of the spiritual medicine blocks, and placed him directly under his bottom to start counting his gains.

The treasures, spiritual medicines, monkey wine, peach trees, and Taiyi True Water were astonishing. Any one of these would cause a huge stir if revealed. Additionally, there were rare beast flesh piles that had accumulated into a small mountain, as well as the blood and treasure of pure-blooded beings like Zhuqian.

“So many!” He laughed happily, relying on himself rather than others, having acquired so many spiritual items that were enough for his cultivation.

However, he couldn’t use all of them; he needed to bring them back to Stone Village, to his clan and the village children, so they could also have these treasures because that place had given him warmth and joy, and they were his closest people.

“Let me up!” Second Baldy yelled. He had nearly suffocated when Little One sat on him. It took him a while to recover, rolling his eyes. This brat’s strength was too great.

“Who told you to steal food? Luckily, you didn’t touch the silver peaches, otherwise, I would have stewed you. Made a pot of treasure medicine.” The fierce child threatened and warned.

“Hmm, your situation is dire. You won’t survive a few days.” The Hairless Monster Bird spoke with a serious demeanor.

Little One patted his bottom and stood up. “Alright, stop with the scare tactics. Let’s get going, find an ancient cave to cultivate, and then you can pass on some treasure techniques to me.”

“Why should I teach you treasure techniques? Do I owe you?” Second Baldy rolled his eyes.

“If you teach me treasure techniques, I’ll make a name for myself across the world, storm ancient divine mountains, and subdue that fierce beast clan. Then you won’t have to run anymore,” Little One said.

The Hairless Monster Bird was speechless. What a confident young man. His tone was so grand. However, it soon recalled this fierce child’s feats, chasing the Chi Dragon, riding Zhuqian and shouting to subdue them. It was quite impressive and a bit speechless.

Upon closer thought, this child indeed seemed to have endless potential. The only concern was whether he could maintain such bravery as he grew up, as divine birds and pure-blooded fierce beasts were strongest in their later stages, always advancing, while humans were inherently weaker.

“Ah, enough about that. I see a bad omen on your face. Heaven is jealous of talent; you really might die,” Second Baldy sighed.

“Why do you always curse me?” Little One glared at him.

“It’s not me cursing you, but there are evil spirits cursing you. There’s a trace of dark energy hidden in the divine light of your forehead, and it will soon erupt. With your current cultivation, it’s hard to resist, and you’ll die in a few days.” The Hairless Monster Bird said.

Little One shivered. He knew Second Baldy wasn’t entirely lying; there was indeed something wrong. The reason he came to the Hundred Broken Mountains was to find a sword for an old ghost.

“I’ve found the broken sword. Looks like I need to go to the Sky Repair Pavilion,” Little One kicked a stone underfoot.

Of course, he didn’t want to act now. The people in the Broken Sky City were numerous and noisy, with many with divine eyes. It wouldn’t be very safe to go there now.

“I’ll wait another two days,” he murmured softly.

Next, he absorbed the light of dawn, absorbed the essence of heaven, practiced the runes, and comprehended the supreme mysteries in the original true solutions, falling into a state of deep enlightenment.

Although Little One had amazing talent, he never squandered time. He needed to become stronger, relying on himself to forge ahead, since he had no clan to depend on.

After opening the ninth heavenly cave, his body became stronger. He could lightly swing his arm as if he could move mountains and fill seas, with immense strength. Moreover, in each cave, golden symbols shone, nourishing his treasure techniques, which advanced significantly.

“So comfortable.”

As the morning light bathed the land, Little One stood on a green stone outside the swamp, absorbing the essence of the sun. He felt warm and comfortable, finding cultivation less苦苦 and more pleasant.

“It’s time to go, find Elder Taoyao, and then go back to the Sky Repair Pavilion.”

He believed Taoyao hadn’t left because his recent actions in the Hundred Broken Mountains had spread, and the Sky Repair Pavilion would definitely protect him, not allowing anyone to harm or compete with him.

Of course, if Taoyao knew that Little One had wrestled with the purple-clad girl, he might be alarmed.

In fact, despite the battle with Zhuqian and the Chi Dragon, the pure-blooded fierce beasts had not informed their clan or used the elders’ power to retaliate, as they had pride and dignity.

Two days later, the Broken Sky City was deserted. Except for a few strong beings, the talented creatures from various clans had all left.

They had been fighting in the Hundred Broken Mountains for over a month, and they were exhausted and eager to return to their clans and set out with their elders.

“Hey, Uncle, buying a sword?” Little One sneaked to the place where he had previously stayed and saw Taoyao’s figure still there.

In the past two days, Taoyao had been carrying the treasured gourd from the Sky Repair Pavilion, searching the vicinity of Broken Sky City for Little One, fearing he might be captured.

Seeing a well-dressed young man approaching and saying such words, Taoyao’s heart skipped a beat. He then asked, “I want the Cursed Sword, nothing else.”

“Deal.” Little One smiled, his big eyes blinking.

“You little brat.” Taoyao, surprised and delighted, gave him a knock and then quickly led him into the garden and back to his residence.

“This is Junior Brother.” A young girl exclaimed in delight, sensitive enough to recognize him from his smiling eyes.

“Junior Brother.” Several others gathered around.

Among the three senior brothers, one had died in the Hundred Broken Mountains, while the two senior sisters were still alive. Though the death was sorrowful, it was relatively a good outcome considering many clan geniuses were wiped out.

“Let’s go, no more talk. We’ll return to the Sky Repair Pavilion immediately,” Taoyao said.

He quickly set up a few special rune bones and took out a small altar, reciting incantations and performing a sacrifice.

With a “hum,” a brilliant passage appeared in the void, leading to the distance. Taoyao pulled them through, and with a flash of light, they all disappeared.

“Senior, why the rush? Is someone going to ambush us?” a senior brother asked.

“We don’t have anyone eyeing us, but there’s a troublemaker here that many people like. They’re preparing to capture it and keep it as a pure-blooded fierce beast in a cage,” Taoyao said with a smile.

Little One’s eyes widened, “I haven’t even caught a real Xuanhu, Taotie, or Yazhi yet, and someone is already eyeing me. Suppress them all.”

“It’s fine. As long as we return to the Sky Repair Pavilion, no one will dare to cause trouble. After all, our sacrificial spirits come from ancient times, and no one would dare provoke us,” Taoyao said happily.

He had heard a rumor that the fierce child had dug out the Spring of Eternal Youth, leaving not even a grain of sand untouched, thoroughly emptying it.

He felt that the sacrificial spirits of the Sky Repair Pavilion had been saved and could now survive longer, enough to intimidate the clans and deter anyone from offending them.

“It’s still alive? I thought it would perish hundreds of years ago. It’s still around; it’s truly terrifying,” a murmuring voice came from the Qiankun Bag.

“What kind of creature?” Everyone was startled.

Little One opened the bag and pulled out Second Baldy, discovering that it had again stolen and eaten two leaves of a spiritual medicine. He immediately gave it a beating.

“How ugly,” the two senior sisters both laughed.

“What are you staring at? Even if I’m not wearing clothes, you still peek? Aren’t you afraid of getting needle pricks?”

As a result, Second Baldy received several pinches and yelps.

With a flash of dawn light, the brilliant passage reached its end, and the group emerged into the ancient garden where the sacrificial spirits of the Sky Repair Pavilion practiced.

“We’re finally back,” Taoyao sighed, relieved that no mishaps had occurred along the way.

The higher-ups of the Sky Repair Pavilion were alerted, and a group of people appeared because they received news that the fierce child had taken all the sand and soil from the Spring of Eternal Youth.

People outside were at a loss for words. This child caused too much trouble, making the Hundred Broken Mountains his playground.

A group of people looked on eagerly, including elderly men in their hundreds, elegant middle-aged women, and strangely-looking rare beasts. All were powerful entities of the Sky Repair Pavilion.

“Don’t look at me like that. I’ll be embarrassed,” Little One said, blinking his big eyes.

The group was speechless, considering your universally detested style, you’d be embarrassed?

“Child, did you bring back the Spring of Eternal Youth?”

“No,” Little One shook his head.

“The divine spring has dried up. There should be the mud and sand, right?” An old man’s eyes burned with intense desire.

Little One nodded. “Yes, I keep my word. I brought back the pit of the divine spring. You elders should also keep your word. Will you let me stay in the Sutra Pavilion for a year or half a year?”

It seemed no one had mentioned staying for such a long period. The old elders exchanged glances, but the child’s contributions were immense.

“Alright, you can stay for ten years if you like.” At that moment, a glowing elder appeared, his true appearance obscured, exuding a divine and peaceful aura.

“Pavilion Master!” Everyone was astonished.

The Pavilion Master, who had not appeared for many years and had been in seclusion, had emerged and graciously acknowledged Little One’s achievements, allowing him to freely enter the Sutra Pavilion and study various scriptures.

“Really?” Little One’s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn’t expected the never-before-seen Pavilion Master to be so generous.

The Pavilion Master approached, like a deity, enveloped in radiance, exuding a sacred aura. Despite his powerful presence, it was not imposing, giving a tranquil and harmonious feeling.

He patted Little One’s head and sighed, “Learn as much as you can. The wilderness will soon be in great turmoil.”

This realm, the vast wilderness, was surrounded by endless mountains and primitive forests, with several ancient nations scattered across the boundless wasteland.

Thus, this realm was kno