Chapter 1699

A few days later, they had already penetrated several hundred li deep into the Jibei domain, and there were very few signs of human habitation around them. The scene before their eyes had also become increasingly desolate and dangerous.

"The demon beasts we've been killing these past few days have been getting stronger and stronger. It looks like we've gradually penetrated into the central region of the Jibei domain," Hearing Ming Ying said, gazing at the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

"Yes, but we need to be careful too. Although we're not afraid of these demon beasts, getting entangled with them would still be quite troublesome," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at the snowflakes drifting down around them. "This is already considered the deepest part of the Jibei domain. There should be one or two powerful demon beasts guarding this place. We need to be prepared to deal with them."

"Mm, you're right," Hearing Ming Ying nodded and said. "So what should we do now?"

"Let's not rush to go deeper for now. First, let's find a ruin or a cave nearby to take shelter from the blizzard. We'll continue going deeper after the blizzard stops tomorrow." Prince Di Luomi pointed at the foot of a snow-capped mountain ahead and said, "There's a cave over there. Let's go inside and rest for a bit."

The two of them quickly arrived at the cave entrance and walked in one after another. Although the cave mouth was very small, once they entered, they discovered that it was a world of its own inside.

The interior of the cave was enormous, with a bonfire in the middle and a pile of miscellaneous items beside it. Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying found a clean spot to sit down, then began to light a fire to warm themselves. They didn't notice anything unusual, so they began to explore the surroundings.

Soon, they discovered that this cave was no simple place. There were quite a few traps and mechanisms inside the cave, seemingly set up deliberately by someone. However, these traps and mechanisms were nothing to Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying; they dismantled them with ease.

"This place should have been a treasure vault in the past. Look at how tightly these traps and mechanisms are set up—they must have been meant to prevent anyone from stealing the treasures," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at the surrounding traps and mechanisms. "But now there aren't any treasures left here."

"Yes, the former owner of this place should have been a powerful expert too," Hearing Ming Ying nodded and said. "This cave should have been where he kept his treasures. But he probably never dreamed in his wildest imagination that this cave would be found by someone else."

"There's no helping it. People with our level of strength are destined not to live to old age," Prince Di Luomi said with a light chuckle. "So we need to become as strong as possible, and then leave these things to those who can use them."

"Mm, you're right," Hearing Ming Ying said, deeply moved after hearing that. "So should we continue going deeper now?"

"Of course we need to continue going deeper. The purpose of our coming here is to search for supreme treasures," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at the blizzard outside. "But let's wait until the blizzard stops tomorrow before we continue."

"Alright," Hearing Ming Ying said, unable to suppress a hint of anticipation after hearing that.

Inside the cave, the firelight of the bonfire flickered, illuminating the faces of Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying.

"The former owner of this place should have been someone who really liked setting traps," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at a trap mechanism ahead. "This trap mechanism is very well hidden. If I hadn't looked carefully, I might really have gotten trapped."

"The way you say that, does it mean this cave has other secrets?" Hearing Ming Ying asked in confusion.

"Yes, this cave definitely has other secrets," Prince Di Luomi said with certainty. "Let's continue going deeper."

The two of them continued going deeper, bypassing the trap mechanisms while observing the internal structure of the cave.

The internal structure of this cave was extremely complex, with trap mechanisms appearing from time to time—clearly set up by the former owner to protect his treasure.

"The owner of this place must have been extremely powerful," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at a massive stone gate. "This stone gate has powerful sealing force. If I had to guess, it would take the strength of an Earth-rank expert to open it."

"Then what do we do? Give up just like that?" Hearing Ming Ying asked.

"Of course not. Let's continue going deeper," Prince Di Luomi said with a light chuckle. "Although the owner of this cave was very powerful, his methods shouldn't have reached the point of making people retreat. If we continue going deeper, we might be able to find other clues."

The two of them continued going deeper. The interior of the cave grew increasingly complex, and the trap mechanisms grew more numerous.

However, this was no difficult matter for Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying. They bypassed one trap mechanism after another and finally arrived before an extremely well-hidden stone gate.

"We're here," Prince Di Luomi said in a low voice.

"We're here?" Hearing Ming Ying asked, somewhat confused. "What do you mean?"

"Behind this stone gate should be where the owner of this cave hid his treasures," Prince Di Luomi said, pointing at the stone gate. "Although this stone gate has powerful sealing force, the two of us working together should be able to open it."

"Is that so? Then let's hurry and open it," Hearing Ming Ying said, also somewhat expectant.

Prince Di Luomi nodded, and then the two of them joined forces to unleash their martial techniques, bombarding the stone gate continuously. Under their combined assault, the sealing force on the stone gate shattered bit by bit, and finally the stone gate swung open with a thunderous boom.

Behind the stone gate was a small Shi Shizhong, with a small cauldron at its center. Inside the cauldron was a hazy glow of treasure light.

Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying stepped forward and reached out to pick up that small cauldron.

They felt a powerful surge of energy transmit from within the cauldron, rushing straight toward their dantians.

Their strength had both improved to a certain extent at this moment.

"Supreme treasure!" Prince Di Luomi said in a low voice.

"Looks like we made the right trip this time," Hearing Ming Ying said, somewhat excited. "This small cauldron is a treasure at the half-divine-artifact level. It can enhance a person's cultivation and comprehension."

"Mm, let's hurry and put it away."

Prince Di Luomi stored the small cauldron into his spatial ring, then turned and walked toward the outside of the cave.