Hong Huang: I am the cowherd - Chapter 22

Chapter 22 The Infatuated Three Xia

The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler and the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda are treasures of the same level, both being supreme merit treasures—one unparalleled in attack, the other unmatched in defense.

Before acquiring the Innate Supreme Treasure Tai Chi Diagram, the Grand Pure Sage Laozi had already made a name for himself relying on the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda.

Now, this unrivaled offensive merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, had fallen into Su Chen’s hands, instantly multiplying his combat strength countless times!

“Huh? I just extracted the reward, and this Hongmeng Measuring Ruler has already been refined up to the 20th restriction?”

Feeling that the ruler had smoothly acknowledged him as its master, Su Chen was overjoyed.

“Master, the treasures rewarded by this system will automatically recognize you as their master. You do not need to refine the restrictions yourself. As long as your cultivation reaches the Quasi-Saint realm, you will be able to fully control this merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler!”

So that’s how it is!

Hearing the system’s explanation, Su Chen’s heart surged with joy.

Generally speaking, treasures have corresponding restrictions that require time and effort to refine before they recognize a master and fully display their power.

Innate spiritual treasures contain innate restrictions.

Lower-grade innate spiritual treasures: 1 to 12 restrictions

Middle-grade innate spiritual treasures: 13 to 24 restrictions

Upper-grade innate spiritual treasures: 25 to 36 restrictions

Supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures: 37 to 46 restrictions

Innate Supreme Treasures: 47 to 49 restrictions

The more restrictions a treasure has, the more powerful it is.

The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler in Su Chen’s hands possessed 48 restrictions, making its power on par with an Innate Supreme Treasure!

One must understand that in the entire Great Desolate World, there were only a handful of Innate Supreme Treasures and Merit Treasures. Even the Tongtian Sect Master did not own a single one, which showed how precious the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler was!

“With this merit treasure in hand, even if I face a Great Luo Golden Immortal, I will have the power to fight!”

Holding the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, Su Chen could feel the terrifying energy within it, his face brimming with confidence.

“Swish!”

At that moment, a map appeared in Su Chen’s hand, marking the location of the Chaos Bead. It was said that the Chaos Bead was Pangu’s companion treasure. After he created the Great Desolate World, it was the only treasure to remain completely intact.

At the same time, the Chaos Bead was also known as ‘The One That Escaped from the Dao’, possessing endless mystical abilities.

Now that Su Chen had obtained the location of the Chaos Bead, wouldn’t acquiring this supreme treasure be as easy as flipping his hand?

Once he obtained it, along with the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, when the Fengshen Tribulation arrived, his chances of altering the fate of the Jie Sect would increase tremendously!

“Buzz!”

After completely refining the map, the exact location of the Chaos Bead was imprinted in Su Chen’s mind. Once he grew stronger, he would retrieve the supreme treasure!

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Next, Su Chen took out the innate spiritual treasures he had ‘extorted’ from his teacher.

Upper-grade innate spiritual treasure: Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment, Sky-Splitting Sword

Supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure: Water-Fire Gourd

The Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment was a defensive treasure, which Su Chen urgently needed. A top-tier defensive treasure could greatly enhance his survivability, so he immediately refined it.

Before long, he discovered that the garment contained 36 restrictions, making it one of the most powerful among upper-grade innate spiritual treasures.

Once he refined one restriction, the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment acknowledged him as its master, allowing him to wear it smoothly.

“Purple feels a bit too feminine… White suits my temperament better!”

Swish!

The next moment, the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment turned white under Su Chen’s willpower, morphing into a classic Hanfu from ancient China.

“Buzz!”

Once Su Chen donned the garment, his entire aura skyrocketed ten thousandfold. He now had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, an elegant and refined demeanor, like an immortal in white descending from the heavens, as though he were the eternal presence in this world!

“Not bad, not bad!”

“With this treasure, I can change my outfit with just a thought—how convenient!”

Seeing his new appearance, Su Chen was extremely satisfied.

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Next, he inspected the Sky-Splitting Sword. This upper-grade innate spiritual treasure had 35 restrictions, making it top-tier. However, since he already possessed the unrivaled attacking treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, this Sky-Splitting Sword was of little use to him, so he put it aside.

Then, he took out the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure—the Water-Fire Gourd, and began refining it. Soon, detailed information about this treasure surfaced in his mind.

Grade: Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure

Restrictions: 1/45 (1 restriction refined)

Abilities: Contains two Water-Fire Qilin. Each Qilin holds one Yin-Yang Soul-Nourishing Essence. When fused together, they can nurture the soul and restore the true spirit’s origin!

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“As expected of a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure—the abilities of this Water-Fire Gourd are terrifying!”

It was common knowledge that cultivators primarily cultivate their Essence, Qi, and Spirit, forming their divine sense, soul, and true spirit origin.

While divine sense and soul damage could gradually recover through cultivation, the true spirit origin was a cultivator’s most vital core. Once the true spirit origin was damaged, it could not be restored. Severe damage meant not just stagnation, but regression in cultivation.

Yet, this Water-Fire Gourd not only nurtured the soul but also restored the true spirit’s origin, making it incredibly powerful!

100 years later, Su Chen was still refining treasures when a cheerful voice suddenly echoed.

“Little Junior Brother, we’ve come to play with you!”

Swish!

Hearing Bi Xiao’s voice, Su Chen immediately sensed the presence of his three senior sisters and stepped out of his cave abode to welcome them. The moment San Xiao laid eyes on the transformed Su Chen, they were all stunned.

“Wow! Little Junior Brother is actually this handsome!”

In an instant, the three celestial beauties—Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao—were left utterly entranced by Su Chen’s immortal-like figure. Their delicate faces involuntarily flushed red, and their beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration, their gazes filled with growing fascination!