Chapter 42: The Five-Element Polarization Mirror

  In front of the Lingbao Hall, more than 20 people were arranged in two rows on the empty ground. Each person sat cross-legged on the ground, some with their eyes closed to cultivate their spirit, while others were practicing. In front of these people, a piece of cloth was spread out on the ground, and some weapons and armor were placed on top of it.

  When he and Sun Hao arrived in front of Lingbao Hall together, Kong Fang was suddenly shocked by this scene.

  "In front of Lingbao Hall, there are actually people setting up stalls?" Kong Fang looked at those twenty or so people in incredulity.

  Although Kong Fang had been in the Qi Zong for a considerable amount of time, he was only familiar with the Tianchu Hall and Huoyun Hall. As for the other halls, Kong Fang didn't know much about them, so this scene was still his first time seeing it.

  Sun Hao explained: "Most of these people are entry-level disciples who have been in the sect for many years. Their ability to refine equipment is mediocre, and they cannot pass the assessment to become inner disciples. However, with their level, they will not be expelled from the sect either. In order to embark on the path of cultivation, they collect some refining materials on their own, refine some weapons and armor, and exchange them for contribution points at the Lingbao Hall. The ones placed here are actually all low-grade items that the Lingbao Hall does not accept. However, there will often be people who come here to find weapons and armor, and when they do, they can get some contribution points from the sect again. When they accumulate 10,000 contribution points, they can exchange for a one-star Soul Refining Method."

  Kong Fang's heart was suddenly touched, although Kong Fang had also understood that his soul-refining method was extremely precious before, but he hadn't taken it to heart. After all, it came too easily. But at this moment, looking at these people who overcame countless difficulties to embark on the path of cultivation, Kong Fang truly understood for the first time what he possessed.

  "These are people who have embarked on the path of cultivation, and even if they die, they will not regret it." Kong Fang said silently in his heart, looking at these people, Kong Fang couldn't help but think of Sun Hao's words when he was in Tianji Hall - "If I can refine the pre-heavenly treasure, even if I die the next moment, I will be satisfied."

  "Is this the will of the people in this world?" A hint of confusion appeared in Kong Fang's eyes, "They all have their own dreams and pursuits. Even if they know that hope is slim, they never give up. Even if it takes a lifetime to pursue, they don't care. Then... what about me?" Kong Fang asked himself, "What am I pursuing? Is it just this dull cultivation, until one day I'm killed by someone or become a powerful figure?"

  Sun Hao, who was standing beside him, saw that Kong Fang's expression was not right and couldn't help but shout a few times, but Kong Fang didn't react at all. Kong Fang was immersed in his own thoughts, trying to figure out what he was pursuing after all.

  "Brother Kong, Brother Kong..."

  Sun Hao's voice was like it came from a distant horizon, somewhat indistinct and blurry.

  "Actually..." Kong Fang gradually came to his senses.

  "I've always had a dream in my heart, which is to return to the original world, back to that azure star. It may not be as wonderful or vast as this world, but I've always been nostalgic for that place. However, I'm afraid it's an unattainable dream, so I intentionally try to forget and don't dare face it. So I strive to become a person of this world, to blend in with this world. But in the end, I still...don't belong to this world."

  "Brother Kong." Sun Hao shook Kong Fang's body.

  Kong Fang gradually came back to his senses and smiled slightly at Sun Hao.

  "What's wrong with you just now?" Sun Hao looked at Kong Fang with some concern.

  "Just thought of something, just a little distracted." Kong Fang said with a smile, at this time he couldn't see anything out of the ordinary. "Alright, let's go in." After saying that, Kong Fang led the way into the Lingbao Hall.

  Sun Hao looked at Kong Fang's back in confusion, shook his head helplessly, and also hurriedly followed up.

  Before entering the Spiritual Treasure Hall, Kong Fang turned his head to take a glance at the crowd on the empty ground. In his heart, he made a firm resolution: "I also have dreams, I want to return to that land where I was born and raised, to see once again that azure star, even if it takes billions of years, without regret or complaint. Therefore, I must become stronger."

  This sentence was deeply engraved in Kong Fang's heart like an oath and would never be forgotten.

  He turned around and strode into the Lingbao Hall with a determined look on his face.

  Kong Fang followed Sun Hao to a counter.

  "Bring me that jade tablet which holds the most precious treasures and materials." Sun Hao said to the miscellaneous servant behind the counter.

  The woman behind the counter gave Sun Hao and Kong Fang a strange look, feeling somewhat puzzled that these two didn't seem to be any big shots, yet they were asking for the most precious treasure, the Jade Strip, as soon as they opened their mouths.

  But judging from their appearance, they should be inner disciples. The female servant didn't dare to slack off and quickly took out a jade slip from the corner of the counter and handed it to Sun Hao.

  Sun Hao handed the jade slip to Kong Fang and smiled: "The detailed information of that pre-heavenly treasure is recorded on the last page, take a look."

  Kong Fang nodded and grasped the jade tablet in his hand.

  Mingwu had a newfound understanding of himself and his mindset was completely different from before. Previously, he just wanted to live a good life, but now Kong Fang urgently wanted to become stronger.

  To become stronger, treasures are naturally indispensable. Kong Fang had already thought of this unprecedented congenital treasure in his heart. Since it is the ultimate treasure among congenital treasures, it must be extraordinary.

  However, Kong Fang had a bit of doubt in his heart. How could the sect master allow such precious treasures to be recorded on jade slips for every disciple to see?

  Putting aside miscellaneous thoughts, Kong Fang's consciousness quickly entered the Jade Slip, directly viewing the information recorded on the last page.

  "The Five-Polarization Mirror is a congenital treasure, a very mysterious and rare artifact born between heaven and earth. According to legend, there are only five Five-Polarization Mirrors in the world, scattered in various places." Kong Fang quickly browsed through the information on the jade slip, "The Five-Polarization Mirror has no attacking ability, nor any defensive power. This congenital treasure only has one function, which is to cut out a split body. The split body cut out by the Five-Polarization Mirror is different from those refined using other methods. The split body cut out by the Five-Polarization Mirror is connected to the main body's life and consciousness, and can be considered as another self, equivalent to having an extra life."

  Seeing this, Kong Fang's heart was filled with a strong desire to return to Earth and constantly become stronger. This path would undoubtedly be fraught with thorns and difficulties, but if he could gain an extra life, his chances of success would undoubtedly increase greatly.

  Kong Fang hurriedly continued reading downwards.

  However, the Five-Polarization Mirror has a consistent fatal flaw, that is, the power of this innate treasure is too strong. When used to cut out an avatar, it actually cuts off everything, whether it's the divine soul or the heavenly gift, and strips them from the main body, all returning to the avatar.

  "This……" Kong Fang was stunned, if both the innate talent and the divine soul were cut off, the main body would become a useless person. Such a result would make it meaningless to use the Five Elements Splitting Mirror, after all, an extra main body without innate talent or strength would find it difficult to survive in this world once the split body encountered trouble.

  Kong Fang, who was somewhat disappointed, took a look at the contribution points required to exchange for the Five-Elemental Mirror. When he saw that it only needed 10,000 contribution points, Kong Fang was taken aback for a moment, but after thinking carefully, he felt relieved again.

  "This Five Elements Mirror is indeed a precious treasure, but its ability is also too mediocre. No wonder it only requires 10,000 contribution points, which is equivalent to the contribution points required for a one-star Soul Refining Method." Kong Fang slightly shook his head and finally understood why the Sect Master was so generous in making this information about the precious treasure public.

  Suddenly, Kong Fang's expression changed, "10,000 contribution points aren't that many, and I don't need to use contribution points to exchange for soul refining methods, cultivation techniques, or array methods. The only thing I can use contribution points for is to exchange for high-grade treasures or good refining materials and precious materials. If there's an opportunity, I'd still like to get my hands on this Five Extremes Splitting Mirror. Having more lives means having more paths to survival. Besides, the Five Extremes Splitting Mirror is a pre-heavenly treasure, so I can also take the chance to comprehend the differences between pre-heavenly treasures and post-heavenly treasures."

  Kong Fang made a decision in his heart, which was to accumulate contributions in exchange for this congenital treasure.