Slash, slash, slash, slash!
Within the Time Stop Domain, Xiao Jie swung his sword in a flurry of strikes, and as he sheathed his sword, the effect of the Illusion Shattering Bubble Shadow also came to an end.
At the exact moment when the Time Stop effect vanished, Xuangang Body Protection still enveloped Cang Qiu Sheng, making it appear as if he had not taken any damage.
Even Cang Qiu Sheng himself did not realize how many times he had been struck by the sword.
He was convinced that the opponent could never breach the defense of this protective Xuangang and was just waiting for the moment this strange ’Spell’ would end to begin his counterattack.
However, the moment the Illusion Shattering Bubble Shadow disappeared, Cang Qiu Sheng’s life also came to an end.
His protective Xuangang shattered in an instant, his expression frozen on his face, and when he tried to gather mana, he immediately realized his abnormal state.
"This... impossible!" Cang Qiu Sheng exclaimed in shock, and as he said this, his entire body broke apart with a puff, shattering into pieces.
It was over. Xiao Jie looked at the shattered corpse on the ground, feeling a slight sense of relief.
At the same time, he felt a bit emotional, realizing how strong he had truly become.
Despite the opponent’s lack of combat experience, just the few Immortal Laws of Cang Qiu Sheng could have killed an ordinary person many times over.
In terms of personal strength, Xiao Jie felt that in this game, possibly only the Pantheon might pose a challenge to him.
Even if the Pantheon people came, unless they combined their efforts, he wouldn’t fear any of them individually.
With his current strength, soloing a Boss was no longer a fantasy.
Of course, ordinary Boss drops didn’t offer much improvement for him now.
Only becoming a Cheng Xian could bring true evolution—let’s see what Cang Qiu Sheng dropped, hopefully, a treasure that could resist the Nine Evil Yin Wind.
As Xiao Jie returned to his human form, the effect of the Nine Evil Yin Wind began to hit again, causing his blood volume to slowly but steadily decrease. While slowly restoring health with a Happiness Wellness Dan, Xiao Jie hurriedly searched the corpse.
Since Cang Qiu Sheng was not a Boss, he only dropped three items.
The Golden Treasure Pearl, blue-black treasure sword, and those Immortal Techniques did not drop, which left Xiao Jie somewhat regretful.
The first item was a cloak.
[Snow Monster Cloak (Fine/Cloak)]
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Equipment Effect: Wind Evil Protection. Makes you immune to the harm of the Nine Evil Yin Wind.
Item Introduction: A cloak made from the fur of a Snow Monster, effectively resists cold. It is said that in the distant north, there exists a terrible climate known as the Nine Evil Yin Wind, under which ordinary living things struggle to survive, and only some ancient spirits can resist it.]
Thankfully, I finally got a key item. With it, I can continue to advance.
Without a second thought, I equipped it, and immediately a thick fur cloak appeared behind me, stabilizing my blood volume.
The second item was a token.
[Qingyun Token (Sect Token)]
Use: Allows you to pass through Qingyun Palace’s sect restrictions.
Item Introduction: The identity token of the fourth generation disciples of Qingyun Palace, engraved with the name ’Cang Qiu Sheng’.]
This thing doesn’t seem very useful. Perhaps ordinary players can try their luck with it to see if they can join Qingyun Palace, but considering it’s an item obtained by killing a disciple of Qingyun Palace, it might bring danger.
Unless you want to gamble your life for prospects, it’s better not to try rashly.
I’ll hold onto it for future use, who knows, it might come in handy later.
The third item, however, was a key made of jade.
[White Jade Key (Key)]
Use: Opens a treasure chest.
Item Introduction: A treasure chest key made from white jade, used to open a specific treasure chest.]
Looking at this White Jade Key, Xiao Jie felt hopeful again. Having a key implies there is a treasure chest, and the things inside might be as valuable as, or even better than, a Boss drop. Cang Qiu Sheng must have hidden many good things here over the millennia.
Thinking about it, Xiao Jie quickly headed towards the manor.
The fierce battle just now between Xiao Jie and Cang Qiu Sheng in midair was witnessed by everyone in the manor. Upon seeing Xiao Jie rushing into the manor, the servants were terrified, knowing their master was probably dead.
The timid ones shrank into the shadows, hiding behind every possible cover, whereas the bolder ones stepped up to plead, "Mighty warrior, we were all captured by Cang Qiu Sheng and forced to serve him; we’re not his accomplices. Please do not kill indiscriminately."
Xiao Jie glanced at these servants, most were only about level 10, and their names were neutral yellow, not enemy red, so he had no intent to kill.
"No need to fear, everyone. Cang Qiu Sheng tried to ambush me and has been slain by me. Since you didn’t join him in evil deeds, I naturally won’t harm you. Does he have any storerooms or secret chambers in this place?"
The last sentence was the key point. If he had to search alone, who knew how long it would take. It would be much easier with these NPCs helping out.
Fortunately, these servants were quite cooperative.
The one who had spoken up quickly said, "Mighty warrior, the Manor Owner indeed has a secret chamber where he never lets us enter; perhaps it holds something you seek."
"Quickly lead the way."
The slave, trembling in fear, led the way, with Xiao Jie following closely behind, soon arriving at an independent building, a peculiar side hall with locked doors and no windows, clearly a place for special purposes, likely a storeroom or a prison.