Chapter 1175: Yin Yang Mirage Feather
King Shi was almost infuriated.
Congratulating you was already against my better judgment.
And now you want something from me?
But considering that I did casually agree a moment before.
Plus, there are thousands of onlookers right now; going back on my word would tarnish the image of the Divine Monarch.
In the end, he could only grit his teeth and rummage through his storage ring.
He took out a fan-shaped feather that was half black and half white.
Although the feather seemed unremarkable at first glance, a slight divine thought revealed the vast power it contained.
While its material and classification were unknown, it clearly was not a mortal object.
However, upon seeing this feather, many knowledgeable onlookers displayed peculiar expressions.
This ’Yin Yang Mirage Feather’ came from the Land of Dao Extinction, and its origins remain a mystery.
When it first emerged, it sparked quite a dispute over its vast powers.
This was the feather King Shi had expended great efforts to obtain back then.
Yet, after researching it for billions of years, its use remained undiscovered.
It couldn’t be used for alchemy, artifact refining, or array refining. It couldn’t serve as a magical treasure, and its power couldn’t be called upon or refined.
It was completely a dud meant to impress but useless otherwise.
Using this ’dud’ as a gift was incredibly stingy.
Even Brother Cheng couldn’t help but criticize.
"This doesn’t quite seem like a heavenly and earthly treasure, does it?"
He was knowledgeable about treasures.
Yet this feather didn’t fit within his expertise.
Even when he used the system’s Insight Skill, all he saw was a question mark.
Even the system couldn’t recognize this feather.
It seemed to truly have no value.
King Shi glared, intentionally displaying contempt: "Can you recognize all treasures?"
"Can’t you sense the power contained within this Yin Yang Mirage Feather?"
"What heavenly and earthly treasure could surpass it?"
"I tell you, this is a priceless treasure, and I’m giving it up with great reluctance!"
Fan Lei Daoist Venerable and Yi Yuan Daoist Venerable, who knew it was a dud, also intentionally chimed in with playful smiles.
"Indeed, it’s a treasure sought after but rarely found."
"Back in the day, obtaining it caused a storm of blood and violence, so don’t be ungrateful!"
"Presenting it to you signifies King Shi’s deep affection and regard for you; you should be overwhelmed with joy, hahahaha..."
Brother Cheng wasn’t a fool; he could hear the sarcasm in their tone.
"Ah, whatever, I’m not picky either."
He accepted the feather.
And at the instant he touched the feather, something extraordinary happened!
The distinctly black-and-white feather grew with the wind, expanding rapidly.
In almost an instant, it expanded to tens of thousands of times its size.
And this spectacle lasted just a moment.
Before the crowd could exclaim, it abruptly vanished into thin air.
Inside Jiang Cheng, a storm was brewing.
At this moment, the long-dormant Enlightenment Immortal Tree rustled, emitting a wondrous divine light.
A black and white pair of clouds floated gently above the Immortal Tree.
Mist fell upon the Enlightenment Immortal Tree.
The entire tree, as if nourished by sweet dew, rustled again, and its golden light became even more dazzling.
Jiang Cheng’s cultivation realm did not advance.
However, he experienced an indescribable transformation.
He knew that at that instant, his Daoist Heart had been sublimated.
If there were still an Immortal Country, his would ascend in level.
This sort of advancement couldn’t be achieved through normal means; it was purely fortuitous!
The feather given by King Shi still remained a mystery to him.
But just based on its effect, it surpassed all heavenly and earthly treasures he had ever seen.
Meanwhile, those outside had already let out exclamations.
"This..."
"What happened?"
"Why did that feather suddenly change?"
Everyone stared at Jiang Cheng with eager eyes, hoping for an explanation.
Having cultivated for so many years, they had naturally seen much.
Even though the feather’s transformation lasted only a moment, they sensed its special nature.
Without a doubt, that feather was an unparalleled treasure.
It was just that King Shi hadn’t managed to uncover it before, and only in Jiang Cheng’s hands did it suddenly reveal its mysterious special effect.
Meeting King Shi’s eyes, which were like glaring lightbulbs, Brother Cheng laughed aloud.
"Hahaha, you were right; this thing truly is a priceless treasure!"
He continued with the same line of thought.
He even mimicked a bow towards King Shi, showcasing his ’gratitude’.
"Oh dear, you are so generous it’s hard for me to handle!"
"All I did was receive the position of an ordinary Pill Master, and it cost you this much; you’re too kind..."
Having given away an unknown supreme treasure for nothing, King Shi was already beside himself with frustration.
He realized he might have missed an extremely significant opportunity.
That feather had been procured through arduous efforts.
Yet now it had only benefited Jiang Cheng—the one he most disliked.
Listening to Brother Cheng’s words made him speechless with frustration, nearly causing him a heart attack on the spot.
The others were speechless.
What a turn of events!
Next, Prince Yi, King Lv, and other Divine Monarchs dared not emulate King Shi.
They’d rather present genuine heavenly and earthly treasures than hand over unknown ’junk’, lest this kid benefit again.
To this, Brother Cheng accepted all with laughter and didn’t say much.
He also understood that the earlier feather was a prize win; it wasn’t something he could expect consistently.
Upon collecting all the treasures, more people had gathered outside.
Several immortal and Daoist Emperor Pill Masters arrived, clearly no lower than the Supreme realm.
The leading two had even reached the Daoist Venerable level.
"What just happened?"
"Did someone partake in the Immortal Furnace trial?"
"Who passed the trial?"
Upon their arrival, though they saw several Divine Monarchs, they did not greet them; instead, the Divine Monarchs willfully bowed to them.
"Daoist Venerable Tian Lin!"
"Daoist Venerable Beihe!"
"Even you two were alerted?"
These two were also Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemists, prestigious Second-Grade Immortal Officials in the Celestial Palace.
However, they belonged to the Purification Pill Stream, coming from the former Pill True Realm, and didn’t get along with the Ancient Pill Stream’s Taiheng Daoist Venerable.
Among them, Daoist Venerable Tian Lin was not only an Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemist but also a Seventh-Grade Imperial Alchemist certified by the Origin certification.
This was currently the highest certification within the Celestial Palace.
It indicated his foundation was deeper than the other three.
"For the Immortal Furnace to have such a commotion, it would be unforgivable for us not to notice."
Daoist Venerable Tian Lin had a face full of astonishment.
"Moreover, passing the Sixth-Grade Emperor Alchemist certification is rare!"
"Who is it?"
Everyone turned their attention to Jiang Cheng.
"It was you?"
"Who are you? You seem unfamiliar, not an Immortal Official of our Celestial Pill Department, are you?"
"So young, could you be new?"
Daoist Venerable Tian Lin had an expression as if he had found a treasure.
He eagerly asked, "Would you like to become my inner disciple?"