Master Yuan witnessed the old scene reappear, excitedly leaping out. Anyone could tell he had been a victim, as the Duobao True Monarch had used this secret skill to commit atrocities at the Secret Demon Sect.
Tao Qian heard this, but refrained from further comment.
After all, they were both his own masters, and he couldn't praise one while disparaging the other.
Moreover, at this moment he was also pleasantly surprised by the mighty "Duobao Finger."
Master Tao's obsession with treasures was far less intense than that of the Duobao True Monarch, but this divine skill and spell that could attract others' treasures with just a finger curl was something no one could refuse.
However, he soon realized that the divine might of this technique wasn't as heaven-defying as he imagined.
Although numerous treasures flew away from him at that moment, most were lifeless "dead treasures," accumulated over time, excluding those obtained through combat and plundering. Among them were gifts from a host of uncles and aunts, such as the Xuan Yang Iron Ruler, Scorpion Immortal Stinger, and Blood Demon Gourd, with the most precious being the [Vajra Demon-suppressing Stick], a divine weapon gifted by senior brother Xuu Xun.
Yet, the second wave was even rarer, with treasures including the Five Buddha Treasures from the Buddha Country he plucked from the three Arhats of the Demon Buddha Temple in Qiantang Province.
The Nirvana Golden Lotus, Infinite Merit Spring, Six Roots Pure, Rescue Suffering Golden Bowl, and Transcending Calamities Kasaya... These five treasures were all top-grade Buddha treasures, potentially serving as the foundation should one establish a lineage in the Buddhist Sect.
The Duobao Finger curled, and these treasures flew out.
It seemed they were all about to stick to it.
But the next moment, two other Buddha treasures on Tao Qian: People Species Bag and Buddha Bird Relics.
Simultaneously emitted wondrous Buddha Light, as if trying to retain or remind them.
The five treasures that were about to fly away returned directly.
Seeing this scene, Tao Qian looked at his other treasures, such as the Nine Toad Bead and Toad God Tile.
Not only did they not budge in the slightest, they also trembled with a resonating response: the lure and call of the Duobao Finger are not acknowledged, and we are not impressed.
Immediately, Tao Qian gained enlightenment:
"Although the Ten Thousand Treasure Secret is heaven-defying and can forcibly lure treasures away, it is not universally effective, with the greatest effect on lifeless treasures and much less on spirited ones."
"Of course, there might be other secrets, but you need to subdue it first to know them."
Once his thoughts settled.
Tao Qian wasted no more time, and advanced to subdue the two artifacts.
In comparison, the external appearance of the Dharma Body varied greatly. The two artifacts seemed like mountains and cities, while Tao Qian resembled an ordinary Human Clan, like a tiny insect.
Until Tao Qian pinched the Dharma Seal, continuously shouting: "Grow! Grow! Grow!"
With the three chants falling, a giant entity emerged in this Source Qi Sea.
Even larger than the Heavenly Calculation Worm, it was precisely the Spirit Treasure Divine Power "Fatian Xiangdi."
He now stood a thousand zhang tall, mighty and imposing, with divine light surrounding him and purple qi rising, anyone who saw him would praise him as a Great Divine Power True Master.
Tao Qian looked at the giant worm and finger, laughing loudly: "Master left too early to witness his disciple vanquishing demons and cultivating the Three Meridian Divine Abilities, now just filling that regret."
With that said, he waved his gigantic hand.
Instantly, the entire Star Aperture surged up, with wave crests thousands of zhang high, Shenxiao Thunder Cloud spreading for miles, summoning Golden Armored Divine Generals out of nowhere. They organized into battle formations to capture the two artifacts, while the Spiritual Mountain Illusion sprung forth, projecting Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats, deploying various Buddhist Secret Techniques to encircle and capture the two artifacts.
This wasn't the end. In another direction, an endless Demon Prison suddenly appeared, with countless Outer Realm Heaven Demons surging out, also aiming to capture the Heavenly Calculation Worm and Duobao Finger.
With these three grand phenomena in motion, the Star Aperture, previously calm, became like a wildly shaken prismatic water jar, making everything indistinct.
In the Star Membrane Pathway, both Spirit Marrow Lady and Master Yuan watched this scene in shock.
Unconsciously, they both gasped in admiration.
Spirit Marrow Lady's eyes sparkled with rainbow light, full of confusion and perplexity:
"Master is innately sly and mischievous, often playing tricks on people. I was worried Young Master wouldn't handle it, fearing Master would tease him, but now it seems, even if Master were present, unless he revealed the Ten Thousand Treasure Dao Body, he might not be a match for the Young Master in terms of combat."
"Indeed, it's curious. The command from Master earlier to dispatch Zhong Doudou to Southern Yue to bring Young Master back to the mountain still rings in my ears, as if it was 'yesterday.'"
"In such a short span, Young Master already possesses such divine might? Could it be, Young Master is a reincarnation of some second generation ancestor, cultivating anew?"
After she finished speaking, Master Yuan also expressed his marvel.
At the same time, he kept a disapproving gaze on the various Secret Demon Sect Divine Skills cast by Tao Qian, remarking:
"Hmph, showing off his heavenly attributes before his master, is he?"
"Dual cultivation in Daoist, Buddhist, and Demon paths, such grandeur."
"Indeed, it's quite remarkable. Regardless of the lineage, you've already laid the foundation for a new one. If you join the Daoist Sect, you'll be a Great Master. If you join the Buddhist Sect, you can call yourself an Arhat. If you boast being a True Monarch in the Demon Sect, no one would doubt it."
"The only flaw is that while other divine skills are excellently cultivated, the 'Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword Technique' is rather ordinary. Evidently, further teaching from your master is needed."
Master Yuan half sighed, half showed off to Spirit Marrow Lady, implying that his disciple was truly outstanding.
Alas, winking at a blind person.
Spirit Marrow Lady's true form was an ancient Crystal Mountain millions of years old, who, upon transformation, became an absolute honest person.
After hearing these few remarks, she turned to glance at Master Yuan, then shook her head:
"There is no need for this red-eyebrowed Daoist friend to be modest. Before Master reincarnated, he mentioned you to me, saying he arranged for a Demon Sect instructor beside the Young Master to teach him some Demon Dao Skills, having some karma in the future."