Zhang Hao opened the treasure box and found that inside the treasure box was a gem.
"Hmm! What is this thing?"
Zhang Hao was a little curious.
This gem was fist-sized and blue. Holding it, he felt it contained a surging energy, as if it could burst out of the gem at any moment.
"Damn it, Young Master prides himself on his extensive knowledge, yet he can't recognize what's inside this gem." Zhang Hao shook his head with a bit of self-mockery.
"Hehe, but this can't stump Young Master!" Zhang Hao smiled faintly.
"Appraisal Technique!"
Zhang Hao used the Appraisal Technique.
"Ding dong! Congratulations Player Zhang Hao on successfully casting Appraisal Technique." The System's prompt sound rang out.
Zhang Hao immediately entered the System's panel to check what this gem was.
"Azure Treasure, legend says it is formed from the tears of the Goddess of Illusion from the Upper Realm, possessing vast spiritual energy. When the user absorbs it, their spiritual power can be greatly increased."
Zhang Hao was overjoyed upon seeing this. It could actually increase spiritual energy. This was simply tailor-made for him. Although he was a Fourth-Order Spiritualist, his spiritual power had always been his weakness. Therefore, when using the Dark God Eyes, he always had some reservations. But now, if his spiritual power could increase a bit, his weakness would be greatly reduced.
"Absorb!"
Zhang Hao immediately sat down cross-legged to absorb the Azure Treasure.
A blue power was absorbed by Zhang Hao into his body from within the Azure Treasure.
Zhang Hao could feel his spiritual power continuously growing stronger.
About two hours later, Zhang Hao felt as if a door had been opened in his mind.
"Finally, I've broken through to Fifth-Order Spiritualist!"
Zhang Hao opened his eyes and murmured.
Continue to the next level.
Zhang Hao was full of energy.
Eighth Level.
On the eighth level, Zhang Hao used all his skills to defeat the opponent. This opponent was two Half-Step Martial Lords.
Even after Zhang Hao used all his trump cards, he only barely defeated the opponent.
Of course, Zhang Hao would never think that because he could defeat the Battle Souls of two Half-Step Martial Lords, he could easily defeat the Half-Step Martial Lords or Martial Warriors at the Peak of Martial Emperor who had entered the Celestial Origin Saint Hall. After all, which of these Martial Warriors wasn't capable of challenging opponents above their level? Although these Battle Souls were roughly the same level, they were still Battle Souls, without thoughts, fighting entirely based on instinct. Therefore, it could be said there was still a significant gap compared to real Martial Warriors, and their combat power was also greatly limited.
Zhang Hao did not continue the challenge and chose to give up. This was because the area on the third level had opened. Although the rewards here were good, Zhang Hao came here this time to find treasures that could upgrade the System. Everything revolved around this central goal.
Zhang Hao exited the battle platform and found that there was no one around.
At this time, there were no Martial Warriors left in the Martial Combat Hall. Clearly, these Martial Warriors had all entered the third area.
As soon as he entered the third area, Zhang Hao rushed towards the location recorded in the treasure map. Along the way, he could occasionally see Martial Warriors fighting.
Soon, Zhang Hao arrived outside a Baoku (Treasure Vault). According to his guess, there should be a Bloodline Holy Pool here. Of course, this was not the ultimate area, so the Bloodline Holy Pool should only be a relatively low-level one. Although Zhang Hao wouldn't use it, if Little Black and Little Dragon used it, it should be able to activate some of their Bloodline to some extent, after all, this Blood Pool contained the Bloodline of a Celestial Dragon.
Zhang Hao stood outside the blue barrier. He punched towards the barrier.
With a loud "Boom!"
The barrier vibrated violently but was not shattered.
Zhang Hao frowned. His punch, which had at least One Dragon's Power, actually failed to shatter the barrier.
"Blood Dragon Saber, unsheathe!"
"Hundred Blade Slash!"
Zhang Hao used Quick Blade Intent and continuously unleashed the thirty-fifth slash.
"Boom!"
The thirty-fifth slash struck the barrier. It still failed to shatter the barrier. This left him a bit dumbfounded.
Zhang Hao murmured, "It seems this barrier requires many Martial Warriors to combine their strength to open."
However, Zhang Hao observed the surroundings and felt that a single barrier couldn't have such powerful defense. Perhaps there were other Array Formation powers present.
Zhang Hao observed the side of the door and found a few words written there: "For the fated, only one person allowed entry."
Seeing this, Zhang Hao was immediately overjoyed. It seemed it really was a Bloodline Holy Pool. Because only a Bloodline Holy Pool would only allow one person to enter.
"Hehe!"
As an Eighth-Order Array Dao Master, Zhang Hao indeed saw traces of an Array Formation near the Baoku (Treasure Vault). He narrowed his eyes and murmured, "Hehe, it seems as long as this Array Formation is deciphered, this barrier should be easily opened."
Therefore, Zhang Hao immediately decided to decipher this Array Formation.
This Array Formation gathered the energy within a hundred meters of its defense as its core. Therefore, it could naturally easily withstand the attacks of Martial Warriors. Even Zhang Hao's attacks couldn't pose a significant threat to this Array Formation. The only two methods were for more Martial Emperors (high stage) to attack together and shatter it with brute force.
The other method was more clever: deciphering the small Spirit Gathering Array inscribed on the edge of the barrier. This way, once the Spirit Gathering Array was resolved, the barrier would naturally open.
As an Eighth-Order Array Dao Master, deciphering a Spirit Gathering Array was still very easy for Zhang Hao. It would only take him a little time. However, often, no one would give you that much time.
Zhang Hao heard footsteps coming from the side. It seemed many Martial Warriors were heading in this direction. Seeing this, Zhang Hao immediately frowned.
"Little Dragon, Little Black, come out and buy me some time."
Zhang Hao immediately released Little Black and Little Dragon from his pet space.
"Boss, don't worry, leave those people to us."
Little Dragon and Little Black said to Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao knew that in terms of combat power, Little Black and Little Dragon were only equivalent to Human Martial Grandmasters. Of course, Zhang Hao wasn't asking Little Dragon and Little Black to kill these Martial Emperors, just to buy him some time. This shouldn't be too difficult.
"Huh? There are two Xuan Beasts, interesting. Capture them and make them my pets."
A Martial Warrior in front said with a grin.
Zhang Hao frowned and continued to decipher the Array Formation. Soon, three-quarters of the Array Formation was broken, with only a little bit left.
Just at this moment, Little Black and Little Dragon flew towards his location from the front, covered in blood.
"Boss, these people are too strong, we can't hold them off anymore."
