Chapter 960: Strange Item from the Light and Shadow Space

And that box seemed extremely heavy; at the moment it appeared, even the table made from a seventh-rank tree-type magic beast in front of the few people couldn't help but emit creaking sounds.

It seemed as if the table could not bear it any longer and would completely collapse any moment.

However, when Lin Feng saw this metal box, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he stared at it in shock.

What entered his view was a box about half a meter long, over forty centimeters wide, and roughly ten centimeters thick.

However, its uncommon flat-long shape was not the cause of Lin Feng's shock.

His gaze was more focused on the color scheme of this metal box!

The box's color was extremely strange; one half was pure white, and even the most warm and lustrous mutton-fat jade could not compare to this box's white half.

As for the other half, it was a pitch-black darkness without light, not like ordinary black, but like a black hole.

Even though it was now noon, the scorching sunlight could shine through the wooden house's windows into the interior and fall upon this metal box.

Yet the black part showed not a trace of light.

This scene seemed as if even light could not escape some kind of gravity and was completely sucked in.

And such a formidable deathly power, Lin Feng had never seen before; he guessed that even a Half-Saint powerhouse might not be able to withstand it.

However, although Lin Feng had never seen such extreme darkness before, he had indeed seen objects of the same material with that vibrant white color.

This item was precisely the white key he had obtained from the Fire Spirit Sect's sect master, Dong Yan, when he first entered the Western Wasteland Great Desert.

"Could it be that this metal box and the white key in my hand are a matching set?"

Lin Feng's mind flashed with this guess, and immediately his gaze swept carefully over the metal box with its clearly distinct black and white colors.

When his gaze reached the middle of the box, he discovered that there was a keyhole spanning the black and white halves at the box's center.

The black and white colors each occupied exactly half of the keyhole.

"It looks like the key in my hand might be the one to unlock this metal box, except that the key I hold is, more accurately, only half of it!"

Lin Feng stared intensely at the black-and-white metal box, his heart filled with fervor.

Although he didn't know what was inside the box.

But he knew that the creator of the Light and Shadow Space was truly a Dou Emperor powerhouse.

And something stored by such a powerhouse could certainly not be an ordinary object!

"This item, since I took it out a thousand years ago, after research I found that the black and white colors on the box represent darkness and light, more precisely, death and vitality."

Just as Lin Feng stared intently at the metal box, Zhao Yuan's voice immediately sounded again in the wooden house.

While explaining, he also pointed his finger at one side of the keyhole in the middle of the box and said to Lin Feng: "This item, since I lack a key, over the years I have obtained it, I have tried almost every conceivable method, but no matter what, I cannot break it open."

"However, precisely because of this, it makes me even more certain that what is inside is certainly not an ordinary object. After all, something that even the master of the Light and Shadow Space, such a powerhouse, treats this way could not possibly be simple."

After hearing Zhao Yuan's words, Lin Feng also nodded, indicating his agreement.

He knew, as clear as a mirror, that before this old fox who had lived over a thousand years, he could not pretend to be something he's not.

After all, playing tricks is less straightforward than simply nodding.

Moreover, judging from the Zhao Yuan siblings' family background and experience, their eyesight is only sharper than mine.

Unless he happens to hit their knowledge blind spot, otherwise he cannot compare to someone who has lived hundreds or even thousands of years.

At that moment, Zhao Ran beside him seized the opportunity to ask curiously: "Lin Feng, I saw you react to this box as if you'd seen a ghost; have you ever seen something similar before?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng turned his head to Zhao Ran and replied: "Senior, you should also know that I previously obtained the Black Demon Cauldron ranked eighth on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking, and the aura of the black half of this box is almost identical to that of the Black Demon Cauldron in my hand. It's hard to imagine what could be inside a box made from such high-grade material."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Ran instantly recalled a few years ago when Xiao Yan tried to rob Lin Feng, but ended up having his Bone Spirit Cold Fire and Yao Chen's storage ring taken by Lin Feng instead.

And the Black Demon Cauldron had previously been used by Yao Chen all along.

Thus, it is quite normal for him to possess the Black Demon Cauldron.

Zhao Yuan beside him, upon hearing Lin Feng's words, immediately chuckled: "If it's the Black Demon Cauldron, that's also normal, because this box of mine was obtained from a white altar tower full of vitality. And that Holy Radiance Cauldron was placed by the master of the Light and Shadow Space in the void space at the base of that altar tower; it seems to be suppressing this metal box."

While speaking, Zhao Yuan seemed to recall the years he and others spent in the Light and Shadow Space, his tone unconsciously becoming more excited.

Even his cloudy eyes flickered with a hint of memory.

"Ah~"

Then he sighed helplessly, his gaze once again falling on the black-and-white metal box, and said ruefully: "Little friend Lin Feng, if you can help me break through to the Dou Saint realm, then this item will be yours. You should be able to vaguely guess its value; even I, a high-ranking Half-Saint powerhouse, cannot damage it in the slightest, and the contents inside are undoubtedly a rare treasure even for a Dou Saint powerhouse."

"Although now, without a key, we cannot open this metal box, but the box's value, I say it is comparable to a Nine-grade Treasure Pill, which is no exaggeration. Just the box itself, with its deathly power on the surface, even I, a high-ranking Half-Saint, dare not touch it casually; otherwise, that deathly power would corrode my own vitality."

While speaking, Zhao Yuan also gazed at the black-and-white metal box with heartache.

If it weren't for the need to survive, he would never bring out this item to trade with others no matter what.

After all, just this outer box, if mishandled, could kill a high-ranking Half-Saint powerhouse; anyone with a sound mind would not think the contents are worthless.

Even the contents inside might not be inferior to a Nine-grade Mystic Pill!

However, due to the lack of a key, the value of this metal box can only be greatly discounted.

After all, if the box cannot be opened, no matter how precious the contents are, they are useless.

Upon hearing the other party's proposed transaction, Lin Feng immediately fell into deep thought.

After all, nobody is foolish; just looking at the various characteristics of this black-and-white box shows that this thing is not simple.

If he does not produce the corresponding item, Zhao Yuan will certainly not give him the box.

"Lin Feng, if you have a way, please help out; earlier when you clashed with Xiao Yan and the others, they still helped you."

While Lin Feng was pondering, Zhao Ran beside him suddenly leaned over and embraced him, saying.

And while speaking, she had a pitiful appearance.

That appearance, if one didn't know, would make one think she was a newlywed wife in her thirties, acting coquettish toward her husband.

"Eh eh, senior, we have something to talk about properly; please let go first."

Feeling the waves of soft warmth coming from two spots on his side arm, Lin Feng hastily and helplessly pulled away from her.

After that, he turned to Zhao Yuan and said: "Senior, since you have already tried all the ordinary methods, there are few options left now."

Saying this, Lin Feng furrowed his brows slightly, somewhat uncertain: "I do have a method that might help you break through to the Dou Saint realm, but the risk is extremely high, and I cannot guarantee a hundred percent success."

"What method?"

"Hearing that the former had a method, Zhao Ran's charming face, full of mature charm, instantly became excited at a visible speed; she quickly grabbed Lin Feng's arm and asked urgently."

"As for Zhao Yuan on the other side, upon seeing Lin Feng had a method, his old face covered in coarse wrinkles likewise became extremely delighted, gazing at Lin Feng with an inquiring expression."

"In my possession, there is a secret art that can help a soul body regain its physical form. However, performing this secret art requires the aid of three different heavenly flames, and in this process, because the soul body must directly endure the scorching of the three heavenly flames, the risk and difficulty are extremely high, even to the point that there is a great probability the soul body will be utterly annihilated."

"Having said that, Lin Feng, under the puzzled gazes of the Zhao siblings, shifted his tone and continued: 'However, this secret art does have a benefit, akin to an enhanced version of the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill; if fortune favors and the materials are sufficient, it can enable the soul body, after merging with the flesh, to break through its shackles and ascend to a higher realm.'"

"While speaking, Lin Feng deliberately obscured the effect of that secret art a bit."

"After all, he and the Zhao siblings have not yet reached that level of mutual understanding."

"In order to prevent any mishaps, Lin Feng also deliberately downplayed the effect of the secret art."

"Even vaguely, he described the secret art as another form of the 'Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill' in order to downplay its effect, so that the other party would not overestimate the secret art's effect."

"As for after using the secret art, what if the other party discovers that its effect far exceeds his description?"

"Lin Feng had already figured this out in his mind."

"If the other party were to revive themselves, the preparations they make would naturally be the best, and the time required would probably not be too short."

"Meanwhile, during this period, he could take the opportunity to handle other matters."

"By then, even if Zhao Yuan successfully breaks through to Dou Sheng, he will still be able to intimidate the opponent."

"Upon hearing the meaning in the former's words, the Zhao siblings were instantly stunned in place."

"They previously thought that Lin Feng would produce some heavenly treasure or earthly treasure capable of helping one break through the bottleneck of cultivation."

"But they never expected that the other party would actually say these things."

"Immediately after, Zhao Ran asked in confusion: 'Lin Feng, setting aside other matters, you said you could help a soul body regain its physical form, but my older brother already has a physical body—he doesn't need any resurrection secret art, does he?!'"

"The Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill he mentioned, she had also heard of it; it is a seventh-grade pill developed by Yao Chen."

"After taking this pill, it initially has no effect, but when a critical moment arrives, it will trigger the medicinal power of the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill."

"If fortune favors, after undergoing a painful transformation, one's Dou Qi cultivation can advance to the next level."

"But he still felt many doubts about Lin Feng's statement."

"Her older brother is a living person, not a soul body as he said—how could he possibly use this secret art?"

"But just as she finished saying that, she seemed to recall something, and instantly gazed at Lin Feng with a face full of disbelief."

"Her voice trembling slightly, she said: 'Lin Feng, you wouldn't be intending to have my older brother first become a soul body, then have you help him merge with a physical body, to try his luck and see if he can successfully break through, would you?'"

"'This is one method, or alternatively, Senior Zhao Yuan could wait a few more years for me. Currently, my closest acquaintance within the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan is in secluded cultivation attempting a breakthrough. In the short term, I would also find it difficult to obtain from the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon side anything that could aid a Half Saint in breaking through to Dou Sheng. After all, treasures of that caliber are not commonplace, whether in the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan or the ancient seven clans.'"

"While explaining, Lin Feng's gaze also turned to the silent Zhao Yuan, awaiting his response."

"Seeing this, Zhao Ran quickly grabbed Zhao Yuan's arm and urged: 'Older brother, why don't we just wait a few years? When Lin Feng's acquaintance in the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan emerges from seclusion, perhaps they could help us obtain something better.'"

"However, Zhao Yuan gave no response to his sister's urging."

"After a brief silence in the wooden hut, an old, low voice slowly sounded within."

"'Lin Feng, what materials does your secret art require? If I, the old man, were to attempt using this secret art to break through to Dou Sheng, what would be the success rate?'"

"Upon hearing this, Lin Feng explained: 'The secret art requires four items: first, three kinds of heavenly flames; second, a strong person's corpse; third, the essence blood of a magic beast; fourth, the Living Bone Merger Blood Pill or pills directly above or below it in grade. The better the quality of these materials, the higher your success rate, senior. Moreover, judging from your previous number of failures, wanting to break through your own shackles and advance to Dou Sheng is undoubtedly more than ten times harder than a cultivator normally training to reach the Half Saint Realm.'"

"Therefore, the quality of these materials must be such that several of them reach the level of advanced Half Saint or higher. Moreover, if the pill you use is the same as the one you previously attempted to break through to Dou Sheng with, then I estimate the success rate would be around thirty percent. Furthermore, I believe an increase in soul power would also boost your chance of breaking through to Dou Sheng. If your soul could reach the Heavenly Realm, I think this success rate could gain an additional ten percent."

"Having said that, Lin Feng's tone shifted, and he immediately said: 'However, if I were to simply perform this secret art once and exchange it for your black-and-white metal box, that would undoubtedly be a daydream. Therefore, if you wish to trade, aside from the heavenly flames, I will later mobilize my connections to try to find a Dou Sheng corpse and a bit of Tai Xu Ancient Dragon essence blood for you; the owner of that essence blood possesses strength no less than that of an advanced Half Saint.'"

"Naturally, the amount of ancient dragon essence blood I obtain can only serve as a supplement to increase your success rate; therefore, you still need to seek out magic beast essence blood yourself. As for the remaining pills, you likewise need to figure out how to obtain them on your own."

"Upon hearing Lin Feng's large amount of information all at once, the Zhao siblings momentarily gasped in shock."

"There's no other reason; it's simply because everything Lin Feng said is extremely difficult to obtain!"

"Even for Zhao Yuan, an advanced Half Saint powerhouse, needing to maximize the cost of this secret art is extremely burdensome."

"Aside from the three heavenly flames notwithstanding, just the Dou Sheng corpse—if Lin Feng didn't proactively offer to help obtain it, Zhao Yuan would have nowhere to get it!"

"Although some ancient ruins might contain the remains of Dou Sheng powerhouses."

"But such ruins are practically once-in-a-lifetime encounters."

"He currently doesn't even know where there are unexplored sites that possess the remains of Dou Sheng powerhouses!"

"Otherwise, he wouldn't need to trade with Lin Feng; he could just go there himself to look for opportunities, right?"

"As for the ancient dragon essence blood of advanced Half Saint grade, he likewise has no way to obtain it."

"After all, even if he encountered a Tai Xu Ancient Dragon expert of that level, should they truly fight, it's uncertain who would live or die."

"But his chances of perishing are far greater than those of same-level Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan experts."

"However, upon thinking of how Lin Feng had just proactively offered to help him find plenty of materials, Zhao Yuan's expression improved considerably."

"After all, from this perspective, Lin Feng is for now also a reliable trading partner."

"Then, the secret art he spoke of is likely to truly exist."