C185 Chaos Origin Crystal(3)

Women have often harbored an innate fear of the dark.

Even a formidable cultivator like Lee Zi was no exception. Clutching Chu Yi's hand, she treaded with utmost caution.

Despite knowing that Chu Yi had already vanquished the greatest threat, Lee Zi remained vigilant.

After all, this place was once the lair of a top-tier Diamond Level demon!

Who could say for certain if there were any hidden dangers lurking?

Chu Yi couldn't help but smile at Lee Zi's cautious demeanor.

If the owner of this cave was no match for him, what threat could the mere remnants of the cave pose?

Besides, Chu Yi was confident that if there were any real dangers, his keen senses would detect them instantly.

As they delved further, the darkness around Chu Yi and Lee Zi grew more profound.

At that moment, Lee Zi produced a mini flashlight from seemingly nowhere.

Though it was small, the beam it emitted was impressively bright.

Chu Yi thought that this palm-sized flashlight rivaled the searchlights of his past life in intensity!

Truly, this was a testament to technological progress!

However, despite the flashlight's strength, the vast darkness was overwhelming.

To Chu Yi, the ample light, or Guang Yuan, seemed insignificant in the expanse of darkness.

This was the kind of setting Chu Yi relished!

Yes, he enjoyed it immensely.

Because in such a place, anything that escaped the reach of the searchlights would also elude the viewers of the live broadcast.

Naturally, the same applied to anyone else.

What others couldn't see, they couldn't see either.

But Chu Yi was different!

Chu Yi didn't rely on his eyes to 'see'!

Within the range of his perception, he could discern everything around him with clarity.

He didn't need Guang Yuan to perceive his surroundings!

Previously, Chu Yi had been contemplating how to evade the gaze of the audience and secure the items he needed.

But now, there was no need for such strategies.

With a slight adjustment of the flashlight's Guang Yuan, Chu Yi could move about freely, even if he were to streak through the cave.

They pressed on, deeper and deeper.

The cavern was truly immense!

And it was no surprise, given the mountain's colossal size, towering over a thousand meters, and its length...

Chu Yi and Lee Zi had already covered more than ten kilometers, yet they still hadn't reached the deepest recesses of the cave.

This place was truly vast beyond measure.

Throughout his journey, Chu Yi encountered an abundance of bones scattered about.

These were the remains of Demonic Beasts, and not just any Demonic Beasts, but the remains of enormous ones.

If they had been human...

In the presence of such colossal Demonic Beasts, a human would likely be devoured in an instant, leaving no bones behind.

Beyond the eerie bone-laden forest, Chu Yi finally reached the deepest recesses of the cave.

His senses told him that this part of the cave wasn't particularly deep, nor was it filled with many items.

However...

As he surveyed his surroundings, Chu Yi could barely contain his excitement; he was practically salivating.

The Chu Yi of the past would have dismissed these treasures with disdain. But now, without a penny to his name and far from his former glory, he was genuinely thrilled at the sight of so much wealth.

The cave harbored numerous resources. Although they were not infinite and the overall quantity was modest, their value was extraordinary.

Take, for instance, the wood that stretched over ten meters in length.

Chu Yi recognized it as the Dragon Tree, an incredibly rare and valuable spiritual wood.

Indeed, spiritual wood, imbued with immense power. A segment of Dragon Tree the size of an arm could fetch upwards of a million!

Extracting the power within the Dragon Tree could yield Third Level potions.

And the Dragon Tree before him, with a diameter exceeding ten meters and taller than a person...

It was easily worth billions!

Naturally, the Dragon Tree wasn't even the most prized item in the hoard of that elite demon. It didn't come close to the top three in value!

"Chu Yi, check this out!" Lee Zi called out excitedly from nearby, pointing to a stone that emitted an unusual glow.

Yes, it was an unusual glow.

The stone was luminous!

Of course, this 'luminosity' wasn't the kind that could shine on its own. If it were, Chu Yi would have noticed it upon entering.

This type of stone could absorb light and retain it within itself for a time, becoming a non-dissipating source of light.

This concept seemed quite mystical and contradicted everything from his previous world. But Chu Yi was no longer preoccupied with such discrepancies.

In this world, even the greatest beings with formidable physical prowess exist. So what if one were to defy them?

Chu Yi wasn't quite sure what this stone was.

But judging by Lee Zi's demeanor, she seemed to have a deep understanding of it.

As expected, Lee Zi spoke up.

"Chu Yi, this is called a Light Gathering Stone..."

Light Gathering Stone...

The name appeared to be apt for its function.

"While the Light Gathering Stone isn't the top material for tool refinement, it's still considered a rare treasure."

Tool refinement material?

Chu Yi's eyebrows quirked in interest.

In the Immortal Demon World, tool refinement was commonplace, but in this world...

It was Chu Yi's first encounter with the concept of tool refinement materials.

Lee Zi was nodding her head emphatically, her face glowing with excitement that would leave anyone who saw her speechless.

Of course, no one else could see her.

"Exactly. Incorporating this Light Gathering Stone into the refinement process can enhance your equipment's attributes by at least 10%!"

Ten percent...

Chu Yi was somewhat astonished.

A 10% enhancement was quite significant.

"Oh, right, you're not yet familiar with tool refinement..."

Lee Zi mentioned.

Chu Yi nodded in confirmation.

Indeed, not just Chu Yi, but also the billion viewers tuning into the live broadcast were unaware of tool refinement.

Many of them hadn't even heard of it before.

Seeing Lee Zi's eagerness, it seemed she was ready to enlighten the audience, sparking interest among many.

"Refinement is an incredibly sophisticated art, and the resulting equipment is truly top-tier!"

Equipment?

Chu Yi's expression shifted subtly.

He recalled the rewards he received after conquering the Starry Pagoda, which included various pieces of equipment.

"Equipment? Isn't that the same as the gear we commonly use?"

Lee Zi's face was brimming with a smile, invisible to others but known to Chu Yi.

Her smile was especially for Chu Yi.

"That gear isn't what we refer to as 'equipment'..."

Pausing to think, Lee Zi seemed to find her explanation lacking.

"It's not that they aren't equipment; it's just that they aren't the kind of equipment that true cultivators use!"

The equipment used by true cultivators is what you can call the real deal. Each piece is crafted to align with the cultivator's own nature!

Some high-level gear can even harness attribute powers, such as genetic power!

With these items amplifying their abilities, cultivators can see their strength multiply several times over!

That's quite impressive.

There are two main types of equipment: martial arts gear and technological gear.

Technological equipment, as the name implies, primarily relies on science and technology. Though it often incorporates refining materials like Light Gathering Stones, its essence is still rooted in technology.

Take, for instance, the spear Chu Yi acquired that could take down a War God—it's a piece of technological equipment.

The hallmark of this kind of gear is its high energy consumption, but it compensates with immense power and no restrictions on who can use it.

Listening to Lee Zi explain the ins and outs of technological equipment, Chu Yi's eyes sparkled with excitement.

From what Lee Zi described, this so-called technological equipment is essentially a fusion of science and the ways of the Taoist—imbued with the force of the Taoist.

Yes, that's excellent.

It's potent, yet the energy it requires is more than the average person can handle. Still, this sort of equipment is incredibly popular, especially among the elite families of advanced civilizations.

In the end, there are no level restrictions with these items. As long as you have hands...

Well, many pieces of technological equipment have been adapted so that even without hands, merely using psychic force is sufficient to control them.

Thus, technological equipment is among the most widespread, and as for the cost...