[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-239":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355422,4608,"Chapter 239: Heading to Skull Mountain","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-239",239,"\u003Cp>Tian Que Divine Spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a non-elemental magic treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means any cultivator, regardless of their primary element, can use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect!” He Pingsheng murmured, and the small spear in his hand instantly elongated into a black divine spear one zhang long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently thrust the divine spear forward, and an unmatched fire spiritual force surged out from the black spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, after enhancing the Zhuang Family Thirteen Spears, he gained two techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first: Great Flag Rolling Thunder Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also the technique He Pingsheng uses most often, paired with the Nine Radiance Dragon-Slaying Flag—it’s extremely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, using this technique alone is enough to fight a Foundation Establishment peak disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Nine Radiance Dragon-Slaying Flag is too low-grade, with only eight sealing layers—it’s merely a supreme-grade spiritual artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second: Holy Fire Cloud Spear Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng has never cultivated the Holy Fire Cloud Spear Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once cultivated, this technique is best used with a spear—one thrust releases a burst of fire clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power is unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But cultivating it now is too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Retract…” He waved his hand and sealed away the Tian Que Divine Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deactivated the formation and walked slowly downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over five months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s time to head to Skull Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Skull Mountain Grand Exchange still has several days before it begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skull Mountain Grand Exchange lasts half a month—fifteen days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Husband…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps hearing He Pingsheng’s movements, Qiao Huizhu deactivated the formation on the first floor, revealing a round little head, making a face at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng instantly swept his spiritual sense over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw through Qiao Huizhu’s cultivation base at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… reached Qi Refining eighth level?” He Pingsheng was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In five months? That’s too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes…” Qiao Huizhu said, “I’m about to reach ninth level… In another half year, I can establish my Foundation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll just cultivate in seclusion for another year—I’ll reach Foundation Establishment sixth level!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before her qi dispersion, Qiao Huizhu’s cultivation was already Foundation Establishment sixth level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” He Pingsheng nodded, then leaned closer to Qiao Huizhu, saying, “Senior Sister… hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year apart—longing like blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stupid junior brother…” Qiao Huizhu extended her snow-white hand and tapped his forehead hard. “Come in…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng packed everything and left the city with Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip was to attend the Skull Mountain Grand Exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exiting Nanmen of Hongshi City, He Pingsheng unfurled his flying boat and took Qiao Huizhu with him toward Skull Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Qiao Huizhu’s spiritual sense was at Foundation Establishment level and she could briefly fly on a sword, her spiritual power was far too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword flight was much slower than He Pingsheng’s flying boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, the flying boat arrived at Skull Mountain, tens of thousands of li away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Skull Mountain was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a massive peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On its cliffs and precipices, countless giant skull heads had been carved by human hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew if this was the origin of the mountain’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng landed the flying boat atop the peak; he increasingly felt he needed to replace it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This flying boat was still the one he obtained after killing the Black Wind Trio—even after enhancement, it was merely a supreme-grade magic artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, its speed was too slow for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So lively…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu glanced ahead—crowds upon crowds, shoulders brushing, elbows jostling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng looked up too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountaintop was filled with pavilions, terraces, towers, and halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these pavilions stood a massive mountain gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the gate hung a giant stone slab, carved with three enormous characters: Skull Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the gate, a dozen or so cultivators in black Daoist robes, embroidered with skull emblems, checked every passerby’s token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu added, “I wonder if we’ll run into Xiaoqiao here…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng said, “Hope so!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first came to Liang State, Qiao Huizhu feared three of them would draw too much attention, so she sent Xiaoqiao ahead into Liang State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year has passed, and there’s been no word of Xiaoqiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you leave her a Twin Heart Talisman?” He Pingsheng asked Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu said, “Of course I did—but Twin Heart Talismans only work within a limited range!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too far away, and they’re useless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I tried using it to contact my sister…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But there was no response!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think about it—Redstone City to Skull Mountain is tens of thousands of li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That distance already exceeds the Twin Heart Talisman’s communication range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go take a look…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng took Qiao Huizhu’s hand and walked toward the mountain gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the gate’s side, he pulled out the black skull token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed cultivator stepped forward, respectfully inspected it, and said, “Elder, please enter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But everyone must pay one hundred spirit stones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng didn’t care, but for ordinary Qi Refining disciples, this was a substantial fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paid two hundred spirit stones and entered the gate with Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the gate were also various exquisite pavilions and halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one had time to admire the scenery—everyone followed the line ahead, moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, he casually swept his spiritual sense around, observing the surrounding cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majority here were Qi Refining disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Refining disciples made up about seventy percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment disciples made up thirty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there might be Jin Dan cultivators too, but He Pingsheng saw none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through these exquisite surroundings, He Pingsheng saw a vast square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely large!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estimated, it was a thousand zhang wide and a thousand zhang long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does a thousand zhang mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s fully six or seven li!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Skull Mountain Grand Exchange officially begins tomorrow, some cultivators had already impatiently claimed spots on the wide ground and set up stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng didn’t look at the stalls—he looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the edges of the square stood hundreds of grand halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hall was a small shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So not only individuals set up stalls—major merchants wouldn’t miss this opportunity either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the shops were many houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to guess—these were accommodations for visiting cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, many had lodging needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go…” He Pingsheng held Qiao Huizhu’s hand. “We’ll rent a small house first—the exchange lasts fifteen days!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1064,"2026-06-21T04:09:00.242Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ff2b7061779f82ce518500dfd5914e9d82df6395932a3c802c9376dc7679b265","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-240","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-238",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]