Chapter 1317: Spiritual Treasure in Hand

"You took care of four Upper First Grade True Demon Aberrations?"

Li Foluo landed, his eyes fixed straight on Li Luo, filled with shock. Clearly, Li Luo's earlier battle record was somewhat horrifying even to him.

To slay four Upper First Grade True Demons with the power of Da Tian Xiang Jing—such a record, not to mention within the Five Heavenly Dragon Guards, even across the entire Outer Shenzhou, probably no prodigious talent in a hundred years could achieve this.

Regarding Li Luo's shock, Li Luo revealed a reserved smile: "Sorry to startle the Guard Commander."

Actually, the clean and decisive slaying of four Upper First Grade True Demon Aberrations this time was also somewhat beyond Li Luo's expectations, because he hadn't expected that, with the appearance of the Heavenly Dragon Aspect, the might of the "Three-Dragon Heavenly Banner Codex" he cultivated would also be enhanced so tremendously.

According to Li Luo's speculation, the Three-Dragon Heavenly Banner Codex was only a Lower Grade Si Si Tianming Marquis Art, but with the blessing of the "Heavenly Dragon Aspect," its divine might was probably no weaker than some Mid Grade Si Si Tianming.

Li Foluo's expression was complex. Since Li Luo came to the Dragon Fang Guard, he had actually been relatively low-key compared to Jiang Jiang Qinge, which led many people to unconsciously overlook him. But with Li Luo's battle record revealed today, it was probably enough to cause a tremendous sensation within the Five Heavenly Dragon Guards.

Because this time, apart from some enhancements from Li Hongyu, Li Luo relied entirely on his own strength.

What kind of ability is this?

"Everyone has underestimated you. Your talent and methods are in no way inferior to Jiang Jiang Qinge. I am quite looking forward to the day you break through to Marquis Realm," Li Foluo sighed.

Perhaps that day, their Dragon Fang Guard would give birth to another unparalleled prodigy.

If it were really so, then their Dragon Fang Guard would probably reach an unprecedented level of strength in this session. And just thinking of this, Li Foluo couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement within.

Jiang Jiang Qinge, off to the side, also cast her bright gaze upon Li Luo, a gentle light flowing deep within her eyes, because only she knew how much effort Li Luo had put in over these years for this day.

Back then, that once empty-aspect youth in South Wind Academy had made a grand gamble.

A grand gamble with five years of lifespan as the wager.

And to this day, nearly four years had passed.

In the final year of lifespan about to arrive, Li Luo was only one step away from Marquis Realm.

Li Foluo and the others were anticipating the birth of another unparalleled prodigy, while she, however, was constantly praying anxiously that the lifespan wager hanging over Li Luo's head would be resolved soon.

Fortunately, at this moment, after years of waiting, it was finally drawing closer.

Jiang Jiang Qinge felt genuine joy and delight for this.

As if sensing Jiang Jiang Qinge's thoughts, Li Luo gave her a warm smile, seemingly to soothe her, then his gaze turned to the two branches crafted like jade. Upon them were inscribed countless mysterious patterns, and a faint exotic fragrance emanated, stirring a subtle yearning throb within one's body.

Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures were the hardest hard currency in this world.

However, as Li Luo carefully examined the two jade branches, his expression suddenly shifted, and his brow furrowed.

"Did you also sense that there's still something off about these two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures?" Li Foluo, seeing this, was not surprised, because Jiang Jiang Qinge had already stopped him from touching this item earlier.

Li Luo nodded, looked at Jiang Jiang Qinge, and asked: "Sister Jiang Qinge sensed it too, right?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded, frowning: "But I already used my Light Aspect power to probe it earlier, yet I still couldn't find the hidden danger that might exist."

"If even your Light Aspect power won't work, then it means this hidden danger is deeper than we imagined. Of course, there's another possibility—that both of us are wrong," Li Luo said helplessly.

Jiang Jiang Qinge immediately ruled out this guess, because she had great confidence in her perception.

Li Luo felt the same. The mysterious golden wheel within his body had extraordinary origins, and its warning was by no means groundless.

"Does this mean we can't touch any of the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures we obtained from the Boundary River Treasure Domain this time?" Li Foluo sighed. It wasn't that he didn't trust Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge, but the feeling of having such treasures in hand yet being unable to touch them was truly a bit frustrating.

Li Luo pondered slightly and said: "Since we can't figure out what the hidden danger is, let's stop looking. We can join hands to try tempering and purifying it, just like dealing with the 'Boundary River Meteor.' As long as the tempering has an effect, the hidden danger within will also be eliminated."

Li Luo believed that with Jiang Jiang Qinge's three streams of Ninth Grade Light Aspect and his Small Non-Aspect Fire joining forces, as long as the hidden thing within the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasure was a hidden danger related to aberrations, it certainly wouldn't escape.

But to perform such a deep-level tempering, Li Luo at present probably didn't have enough strength; he needed to borrow the power of the Heavenly Wolf.

"That is indeed an approach."

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded and said: "However, this isn't a suitable place. Now that the Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures are in hand, this Ghostly Domain is about to dissipate, and we need to prepare to evacuate as soon as possible."

Saying so, she raised her slender hand, about to collect the two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures before her.

Boom!

But at this very instant, suddenly a violent stream of phase force rainbow shattered the void like lightning and shot forth, sweeping directly toward the two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures.

"Hmph!"

The attack came extremely suddenly, but Li Foluo, who had remained vigilant, detected it at the first moment. He immediately swung the heavy halberd in his hand, the fierce and scorching spear light slashing through the void and also splitting the phase force rainbow into a skyful of light points.

The sudden mishap immediately caused the group, who had just relaxed, to tense their bodies once more.

"Zhao Qianjun, get out here!"

Li Foluo's gaze was icy cold. The heavy halberd in his hand suddenly chopped down, and a hundred-zhang spear light, like a crimson dragon, shot violently toward the distance.

Boom!

The void there rippled, and a burly figure stepped out. He clenched his five fingers into a fist and punched out extremely domineering Golden Thunder phase force, while the phase force condensed, seemingly forming the shape of a sharp tiger claw.

The Golden Thunder Tiger Claw clashed head-on with Li Foluo's scorching spear light, immediately producing the sound of exploding thunder.

That burly figure stood unmoved. He walked out slowly, and a faint laugh came: "Li Foluo, your luck is a bit too good. A medium Ghostly Domain, and you managed to snag two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures."

Behind him, Zhao Jiyun, Zhao Zhuoyan, and a group of Divine Tiger Guard experts also appeared. Their eyes were filled with greed. Previously, they had fought hard all the way on their side, and ultimately even slew a Lower Fourth Grade True Demon Aberration, but in the end only obtained two Mid Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures and some Lower Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures. Compared to Li Luo's side, this haul could only be called meager.

Li Foluo stared icily at Zhao Qianjun and said: "What? Want to rob us?"

"Your ability to slay the True Demon Aberrations here also owes to our effort of attracting other True Demon Aberrations. Now all the benefits have been eaten by you—that's a bit hard to justify."

Zhao Qianjun's gaze flickered as he said: "Li Foluo, as long as you're willing to share one Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasure, I'll turn around and leave. How about it?"

His gaze swept the surroundings as he said: "Now this Ghostly Domain is about to dissipate, and your two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures here have already been detected by others. If you don't give up something, I'm afraid you won't be able to take the things away."

Li Foluo's gaze darkened. He could naturally feel that as the malevolent aura receded, there were also some hidden gazes in the distance spying on them. There was no helping it—the commotion when taking the two Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures earlier was not small, so it naturally couldn't escape the notice of those with ulterior motives.

"What do you think?"

Facing Zhao Qianjun's threat, Li Foluo looked toward Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's jade countenance was icy. Her slender jade hand slowly tightened its grip on the heavy sword in her hand, and resplendent Light Aspect power flowed forth.

Li Luo, meanwhile, looked toward Zhao Qianjun and revealed a harmless smile, saying mildly: "Commander Zhao Qianjun, when out and about, it's better to be amicable."

"We're not amicable. What are you going to do about it?" Zhao Zhuoyan was very displeased with Li Luo's attitude and immediately sneered.

Li Luo thought for a moment and replied seriously.

"If we're not amicable, you might die."