It was just like the fairy tales, where the queen asks the magic mirror who the most beautiful person in the world is, and the mirror shows the image of the princess. This was essentially the same principle. The Spirit-Communing Treasure Mirror possessed such an ability, though its power was still weak. It couldn't directly reveal everything—it needed to be upgraded over time. Even so, peeking into the heavenly secrets was still bound by limitations.
It couldn't yet defy the heavens.
At most, it was a kind of omen.
"I was worried and frustrated about finding spirit mines before, but now that I have the Spirit-Communing Treasure Mirror, it'll save me so much effort. I won't even need prospectors—just sweep the area with the mirror and I'll know whether there are spirit mines nearby. If I find one, I can immediately begin my coin-minting plans."
"With currency, civilization can truly begin to develop."
Yi Tianxing couldn't help but feel overjoyed. No guns or cannons, but the enemy brings them to you. That Liu Bao really was like a treasure-delivering child—such a kind soul. To gift a treasure like this!
He carefully stored the Spirit-Communing Treasure Mirror and turned his attention to the remaining items, feeling increasingly expectant.
Next, he picked up the war spear.
The entire spear was bronze-colored and gave off a sense of weight and gravitas. When he hefted it, it was astonishingly heavy—several hundred jin at least. Such a weapon couldn't be lifted, let alone wielded, by ordinary people. Even for cultivators, it would be extremely difficult to manage.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
He gripped the spear and casually thrust it forward. The air tore open with a sharp sound as the spear pierced through.
A smooth, natural feeling resonated from the weapon.
"My last spear broke, and now another one comes along—this time a divine weapon, born from heaven and earth itself. It's even better than the previous one. Still feels a bit light, but it's manageable. Just a Yellow-Grade divine weapon, and it hasn't been engraved with any runes—like a blank canvas. This is an embryonic weapon."
What pleased Yi Tianxing most was that this spear was a blank embryo—untouched by any restrictions or engravings. Runes were essentially restrictions, and an embryonic weapon could be freely refined and customized.
"I can refine this spear as my Life-bound Divine Weapon, growing with me from now on. But do I really want to use a spear as my main weapon?"
Many cultivators preferred swords—swords could be refined into flying swords, and used to kill enemies from miles away. Pure sword cultivators could sever all techniques with a single slash. Others favored blades—bold, straightforward, and overwhelming.
But Yi Tianxing always favored the spear.
Because the spear charges forward without hesitation—it lives or dies in one thrust.
Only hesitating for a moment, he resolutely let a drop of blood fall onto the spear. The blood was instantly absorbed, turning into a stream of light that entered his body and appeared in his divine sea.
A surge of true dragon energy naturally began to wash over and temper the spear, forging a deeper bond between the weapon and himself.
Next, he picked up a village creation token—specifically a golden one.
"This world has a ridiculous amount of village tokens already."
He grasped the golden token. Even Yi Tianxing had to shake his head. He didn't care for village tokens anymore. His Spirit Pearl Space contained a stockpile of them—these were among the most common items that had fallen during the Ten Thousand Treasures Rain. He had at least a hundred stored away.
One was enough. Even a golden village token wasn't especially useful.
He tossed it into the Spirit Pearl Space without a second thought, and turned his eyes to the final object.
Another token—but distinctly different from the village token.
At the very least, this one had ancient, mysterious patterns carved into it.
"What kind of token is this?"
He held it up and studied it carefully.
This token was translucent white like jade, but on its surface were twisting, blood-like patterns. These converged into several fearsome ancient characters—"The World's Number One!!"
The moment he read the words, a wave of invincible might surged out from the token, pressing down on him like a tidal wave. He felt as if a massive mountain had suddenly landed on his chest.
That aura—it could wipe him out in an instant if it wanted to.
The power was simply overwhelming.
Curiosity stirred in his heart.
Unfortunately, the first to touch the token had likely been Liu Bao or someone else. If he wanted to know more about it, he'd have to consult the Wordless Heavenly Tome.
"I wonder how my little sister and Xue Rou are doing. At least they're not struggling through blood and fire like I am," he thought as he gazed at the Wordless Heavenly Tome, recalling Zhao Ziyan and the others.
Still, he was sure they were safe—nothing they faced could be more dangerous than what he was going through now.
He shook his head, dismissing the thought, and focused on the token.
"Pass Token – Entry pass for the World's Number One Martial Tournament. Holders may enter the secret realm during the tournament's opening and participate."
The Wordless Heavenly Tome displayed this information clearly.
This was a pass token—an entry credential for the World's Number One Martial Tournament. Without it, one couldn't enter the secret realm, except under special circumstances.
"A treasure like this? A martial tournament? In a secret realm? Does that mean someone's going to host such a massive event?"
"And who would have the power to organize something like that? What kind of supreme expert or great power would it take?"
Thoughts flashed rapidly through his mind, but the information was simply too limited. No matter how he speculated, he could find no answers.
Still, whether it was the tournament or the secret realm, it was his first time hearing about such things.
"The Eternal Continent has fused countless fantasy worlds. The laws of heaven and earth have evolved. Anything could happen. The existence of secret realms is plausible. But such matters are far beyond me for now. If it appears, then there must be a reason. There's too much mystery in this world. And this world... definitely doesn't contain only the East—there must be a West as well. But such information is tightly sealed. Maybe it's a restriction set by the will of the heavens itself."
He pondered in silence.
Eventually, he tucked the token into the Spirit Pearl Space.
No point in overthinking it now. When the World's Number One Martial Tournament finally began, everything would become clear.
"It's time to start opening up more Extraordinary Meridians. My body is filled with true energy right now—more than ever before. Liu Bao's life contract made me a rich man. I can now take a faster approach to cultivating these meridians. The nurturing process can even be done with direct infusion of true energy—at this rate, I could open one extraordinary meridian per day."
Yi Tianxing's heart blazed with excitement.
Still, he chose not to begin immediately.
It was daytime, and there were many things to handle in the village. Besides, he wanted to try the Spirit-Communing Treasure Mirror to see if any spirit mines were nearby. Finding one would be far more important for the village than cultivation.
Cultivation could wait until night.
"Master!"
As he stepped out of his quiet chamber, Cao Zhengchun was already waiting outside.
"Mm, come with me for a trip," Yi Tianxing nodded.
"Yes, Master," Cao Zhengchun replied respectfully.
Yi Tianxing didn't micromanage village affairs. With the One Hall, Two Pavilions, and Six Departments in place, there was no need. The village was still in the early stages of development, and bureaucracy was minimal. All that mattered was pushing forward with construction.
Outside the village walls, Yi Tianxing took out the Spirit-Communing Treasure Mirror once again.
He infused it with true energy, activating it with his will.
Swish!
A divine light shot from the mirror, drilling straight into the ground.
Light shimmered across the mirror's surface, revealing subterranean images—dirt and rock formations rendered in detail.
But a quick sweep revealed no signs of spirit mines.
"Amazing—I can directly scan underground with this. If a spirit mine or spirit vein were there, the mirror would definitely detect it. But... the energy consumption is massive," Yi Tianxing mused.
This method was undeniably powerful, and it left no room for error. If there was a mine, it would be found. But the true energy consumption was immense—especially when scanning dense rock or hard layers of earth, which increased the drain even more.
Even a cultivator at the third level of the Divine Sea Realm wouldn't last long using it continuously.
Also, the mirror only detected spirit-related things. When used on ordinary terrain, all it showed was the same earthy soil.
Just a dull, mysterious yellow aura flowing beneath the ground.
"Nothing beneath the village... Let's check the valley entrance."
After scanning the entire area around the village and finding nothing, Yi Tianxing turned his focus to the nearby valley. Spirit veins could form anywhere, and without geomancy skills, he had no choice but to search bit by bit using brute force.