C24 Hidden Heaven Bag

This was Woo Zhengyang's second encounter with sword skills, and Yun Shaoqing was clearly more determined than Lee Sanshui. Unlike Lee, Yun didn’t reveal his moves before striking.

Lee's technique, the Myriad Shadow Sword, focused on deception, but Yun's unnamed skill emphasized real power and speed, posing a greater threat to Woo Zhengyang. Despite being only a Five-star Martial Disciple, Yun wielded the Blue Mist Sword, a low-grade treasure, which made his technique far superior to Lee's, producing a sound like wind and thunder.

Without the acceleration from Sword-shaped Genuine Qi, Woo Zhengyang wasn't confident he could dodge Yun's attack. Instead, he raised his hand to meet it head-on.

"Clang..."

The unexpected sound surprised Yun Shaoqing, causing his Blue Mist Sword to recoil, numbing his arm and further tearing the corner of his already injured mouth.

"What is this? How could it block my Blue Mist Sword?" Yun Shaoqing shouted, ignoring the pain.

In Woo Zhengyang's hand was a dark token, the Profound Iron Number One Token he had obtained in the Ninth Heaven of the Dao Mirror.

The Profound Iron Number One Token was made of an exceptionally unique material, comparable to a top-tier offensive artifact, so it was no surprise it could block the Blue Mist Sword.

With no time to address Yun Shaoqing's confusion, Woo Zhengyang channeled his inner energy into the Profound Iron Token. The palm-sized token began to expand after being infused with energy, eventually growing to the size of a brick, fitting perfectly in Woo Zhengyang's hand.

"What! It can change size! What level of artifact is this?" Yun Shaoqing couldn't help but shout, even though he knew Woo Zhengyang wouldn't answer. He felt like Woo Zhengyang was driving him to madness.

Woo Zhengyang didn't care about Yun Shaoqing's thoughts. As Yun's eyes widened in shock, Woo Zhengyang raised the brick-sized Profound Iron Token and swung it down toward Yun Shaoqing.

Knowing the power of the Profound Iron Token, Yun Shaoqing immediately considered retreating. For safety, he circulated his inner energy throughout his body, forming a protective barrier.

Regardless of Woo Zhengyang's own strength, the Profound Iron Token alone weighed over 200 pounds. With such weight, the token's speed was incredibly fast, leaving Yun Shaoqing with no way to avoid it.

The Profound Iron Token, comparable to a top-tier offensive artifact, easily shattered Yun Shaoqing's energy barrier upon impact.

Woo Zhengyang watched as Yun Shaoqing was sent flying. As Yun soared through the air, his face caved in, marked by a rectangular bloodstain that faintly resembled some characters. Most notably, there was a clear reverse "Xuan" on his forehead.

Examining the Profound Iron Number One Token in his hand, Woo Zhengyang realized that the side he had struck with was engraved with the words "Profound Iron Number One." It suddenly made sense why those marks appeared on Yun's face.

"This thing is really useful when it enlarges!" Woo thought, charging forward again to finish off the barely conscious Yun Shaoqing.

Yun Shaoqing never imagined he would meet his end at Woo Zhengyang's hands, especially being bludgeoned to death with something resembling a brick. Woo himself was surprised at how effective the Profound Iron Number One Token turned out to be. He had prepared for a tough fight, thinking it would be a good training session, but Yun didn't even manage to touch a hair on his head before being knocked out cold.

Retracting his energy, the token shrank back to the size of a palm, remarkably free of any bloodstains, much to Woo's relief. It saved him a lot of trouble.

After securing the token, Woo also picked up Yun Shaoqing's Blue Mist Sword. Although it couldn't be used within the Profound Heaven Sect, selling it elsewhere would fetch a handsome sum.

For many practitioners, a low-grade treasure is quite rare. Even those who have reached the Martial Master Stage might not possess one. With this sword, Woo Zhengyang would find it much easier to venture into areas inhabited by second-level demonic beasts. At the very least, it would make piercing through their hides to extract demon cores much simpler than using the Green Steel Sword.

Originally, Woo Zhengyang thought the most valuable item Yun Shaoqing had was the Blue Mist Sword. However, while rummaging through some scattered silver coins, he stumbled upon a delightful surprise.

It was a pouch resembling a sachet. From the outside, it appeared just vibrantly colored, yet Yun Shaoqing didn't wear it on his belt. Instead, he had hidden it in a secret pocket inside his shirt, which piqued Woo Zhengyang's curiosity.

With a slash of the Blue Mist Sword, the outer layer of the sachet peeled away, revealing the pouch's true form. It was only the size of a child's palm, crafted entirely from jet-black beast hide. Both sides were densely covered with intricate, mystical patterns.

A Hidden Heaven Bag!

Woo Zhengyang couldn't contain his excitement. This Hidden Heaven Bag was truly a treasure, with its own internal space for storing items. While not considered a treasure like the Blue Mist Sword, it was far more valuable and much rarer.

It's said that the Hidden Heaven Bag is made from the hide of a ninth-level demonic beast, the Hidden Heaven Beast. The mere mention of a ninth-level demonic beast indicates the bag's worth. Moreover, crafting a single Hidden Heaven Bag requires the hides of at least two or even three such beasts, assuming the maker is highly skilled.

The Hidden Beast is a peculiar spatial creature, rumored to carry the bloodline of ancient giants. It can attack from within, devouring and consuming everything in its path. The beast can change size at will, but upon death, its body shrinks dramatically, leaving behind a palm-sized piece of intact hide. This unique ability is what makes it possible to craft the extraordinary Hidden Heaven Bag.

Woo Zhengyang hadn't investigated Yun Shaoqing but could tell from his attire and accessories that he came from a well-off family. In this world, strength is the key to survival, and it's impossible for a family to be wealthy without power. Finding a Hidden Heaven Bag on Yun Shaoqing made Woo Zhengyang realize he might have gotten himself into trouble. Yun Shaoqing's family must be influential, and he is likely highly valued by them, or he wouldn't possess such a treasure.

Of course, it's possible Yun Shaoqing acquired it through a stroke of luck or as a reward for a task. However, based on Woo Zhengyang's understanding of Yun Shaoqing's character, this seems unlikely. This thought passed quickly, and Woo Zhengyang felt no regret. Even if he had known about Yun Shaoqing's unusual status beforehand, his current mindset wouldn't allow him to back down. Yue Liqing serves as a perfect example of this.

Woo Zhengyang couldn't quite understand why he had changed so drastically. It was as if the appearance of that black vortex had unleashed another side of him, one that couldn't be contained.

At first, Woo Zhengyang found it a bit hard to adjust, but eventually, he grew to appreciate this new way of life. He realized that his ability to embrace this change stemmed from his unwavering confidence, which, of course, was rooted in his strength.

So, instead of feeling overwhelmed, the various pressures only fueled Woo Zhengyang's motivation. As long as his strength was formidable, why should he fear any family or even a mountain gate?

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