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“May I ask where Her Highness the Third Princess obtained an Enlightenment Pill?”

The mysterious figure asked after calming her turbulent emotions.

“That is not something for you to know. All you need to understand is that I don’t necessarily need your Life and Death Pill,” the Third Princess said with a radiant smile, putting the Enlightenment Pill away again.

Hearing this, the mysterious figure fell silent.

She realized that her trump card—the Life and Death Pill—had lost much of its value due to the sudden appearance of the Enlightenment Pill.

After a brief pause, she spoke in a deep voice, “I can hand over the Life and Death Pill in advance, but whether you can truly possess it depends on your ability.”

As she spoke, she tossed a jade box, which landed in the Third Princess’s hands.

The princess took it and scanned it with her spiritual sense, her delicate face immediately growing frosty. She discovered that the jade box was sealed with a unique and unprecedented restriction.

With this restriction in place, even though the pill was in her hands, she couldn’t extract it.

“What is the meaning of this?”

The Third Princess’s expression darkened.

“I have followed your rules and handed over the Life and Death Pill. Is Her Highness the Third Princess planning to go back on her word?” the mysterious figure said indifferently.

“You—!”

The Third Princess was tempted to unleash her fury, but ultimately suppressed it.

The Enlightenment Pill indeed offered a chance to grasp the mysteries of the Life and Death Realm, but how much insight she could gain was uncertain.

Until she actually reached the Life and Death Realm, the Life and Death Pill remained crucial to her. Falling out with this enigmatic individual now would be unwise.

Suppressing her anger, she said coldly, “I will keep my promise and send you into the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm. However, I will also station people at the exit to wait for your return!”

“So, you’d better not deceive me! Otherwise, you won’t leave Zhen Tian City alive!”

“Rest assured, Your Highness. Once I emerge from the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm, I will naturally provide you with the method to lift the restriction,” the mysterious figure replied coolly.

“Hmph.”

The Third Princess snorted coldly, her frosty expression chilling the air as she swept out of the room.

After she left, the mysterious figure gazed in the direction she had gone, her brows furrowed as she murmured to herself, “What has happened to the Third Princess?”

“How has the original timeline changed so drastically?”

“How could she have obtained an Enlightenment Pill out of nowhere? Just who is the expert secretly aiding her?”

No matter how she thought about it, she couldn’t figure out which part of the process had gone awry. Originally, she had the Third Princess firmly in her grasp with the Life and Death Pill.

But unexpectedly, the princess had produced an Enlightenment Pill, nearly turning the tables on her.

Fortunately, she had prepared a contingency plan. Otherwise, this trip to the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm would have been doomed.

At the same time, Li Xun returned to his residence.

Once inside his room, he released his spiritual sense to confirm that no one else was around. Then he spoke internally, “System, claim the reward!”

The moment he finished speaking, the space before him twisted, and a thumb-sized Bodhi Seed materialized, which he quickly grasped in his hand.

“So, this is the Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed?”

Li Xun examined it curiously.

The seed was only the size of a thumb and was covered in intricate, profound patterns. It seemed as though it had been sculpted by the heavens themselves, exuding a simple, natural aura.

Although the system described it as a High-Grade Dao Weapon, it showed no signs of human crafting. It looked more like a treasure nurtured by nature itself.

Each pattern was so harmonious, as if it were articulating some grand truth of the universe.

Merely holding it in his hand made Li Xun’s mind exceptionally clear, his thoughts more agile than ever—five or six times sharper than usual.

While it couldn’t compare to the Enlightenment Pill in terms of immediate effect, its lasting nature was its advantage.

As long as he kept it with him, it would be as if he were constantly gaining enlightenment.

It was truly extraordinary.

This ability was almost heaven-defying, as it meant that Li Xun could drastically reduce the time needed to cultivate any martial technique.

In other words, he was about to leave his peers far behind.

From that moment on, Li Xun no longer suffered from the flaw of “biting off more than he could chew.”

“With the help of this Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed, I might be able to drastically shorten the time required to cultivate the Great Yan Divine Technique!” Li Xun thought excitedly.

Originally, the Enlightenment Pill might have allowed him to reach the entry stage of the Great Yan Divine Technique in a short time. However, how long it would take to progress from entry to minor completion was anyone’s guess.

After all, High-grade Heaven techniques weren’t so easily mastered.

But now, with the Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed, everything became much simpler.

Even martial techniques that were previously extremely difficult to learn seemed trivial to Li Xun. Reaching Total Completion was merely a matter of time, and not too long a time at that.

“It seems… I’ve forgotten a step,” Li Xun realized.

He pricked his fingertip and let a drop of blood fall onto the seed. Instantly, the entire room was bathed in a brilliant emerald glow.

The Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed in his hand radiated dazzling light. Threads and streams of luminous energy cascaded like divine rain from the heavens.

Simultaneously, an overwhelming aura of a Dao Weapon swept through the room.

Li Xun was startled and quickly restrained its power with his spiritual sense. Even though only a sliver of its might had been released, it was enough to make him break out in a cold sweat.

The allure of a Dao Weapon was far too great.

If others discovered it, not even Elder Xie, who was usually nearby, would be able to protect him.

“Just as I suspected, this Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed is far from ordinary. After recognizing me as its master, its power has become even more terrifying. It seems to have acquired a defensive capability as well,” Li Xun muttered after inspecting the seed closely.

He discovered that once he infused it with his true essence, a protective barrier would form around him. The defensive power of this barrier was astonishing. Based on his estimation, even Life and Death Realm experts would struggle to harm him.

Even experts of the Divine Power Realm, a level beyond Life and Death Realm, might not be able to break through the defense of the Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed.

After all, the term Dao Weapon wasn’t just an empty title.

“This greatly enhances my safety,” Li Xun said with a smile.

Previously, he had relied on his Spirit Boat as a defensive treasure. Now, with the addition of the Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed, his overall defensive capabilities have grown exponentially.

The only downside was that neither of these treasures was specifically designed for defense.

As Li Xun was exploring the various miraculous functions of the Bodhi Seed, he suddenly paused.

“Hmm?”

Sensing something, he raised his head and glanced outside. Without hesitation, he quickly stored the Bodhi Seed.

Shortly after, there was a knock on the door.

“Senior Brother Li, are you there? It’s junior Ye Han, seeking an audience.”

A hesitant voice tinged with nervousness came from outside.