When its primordial power was consumed to the warning line and it voluntarily fell into hibernation without any risk, Zhou Chun took the item back into his hands for inspection.

After this round of checks, Zhou Chun immediately frowned deeply.

It turns out that the artifact spirit of the Sunflame Treasure strongly resisted him. Even after he forcibly injected mana into it, it refused to cooperate with him in erasing the imprint left by Ziyang True Person.

Moreover, he couldn't find the "Spirit Treasure Incantation" used to refine this spiritual treasure!

Generally speaking, the "Spirit Treasure Incantation" of a spiritual treasure is engraved inside the treasure, convenient for the owner to refine and use it.

But there are exceptions in some situations.

Some spiritual treasures with inheritance properties may deliberately not leave the "Spirit Treasure Incantation" to prevent the treasure from falling into the hands of outsiders.

Thus, even if the Sunflame Treasure is obtained by outsiders as it is now, without the matching "Spirit Treasure Incantation" to refine and activate it, it's impossible to unleash the true power of the spiritual treasure.

Of course, the "Spirit Treasure Incantation" is merely a special secret technique developed to facilitate the unleashing of a spiritual treasure's power. Even without this kind of secret technique, a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator can refine the treasure with dedication and slowly explore until one day they completely master it!

Therefore, although Zhou Chun regretted not obtaining the "Spirit Treasure Incantation," he wasn't too disappointed.

He quickly summoned the Flame Prison Phoenix and then told his beloved pet, "This spiritual treasure and this peerless dharma treasure are both handed over to you for refinement. Once your tribulation transcending secret technique is cultivated successfully, you can attempt to transcend the tribulation."

With that, he handed the spiritual treasure Sunflame Treasure and the peerless dharma treasure Red Fang Sword to his pet.

Seeing this situation, the Flame Prison Phoenix was immensely pleased, shocked by the favor, and quickly nodded its head like a pecking chick, saying, "Thank you, master, for your kindness. Little Phoenix won't let you down and will strive to transcend the tribulation as soon as possible!"

That's a spiritual treasure!

Even Baibai, now the King of a fifth-rank Flood Dragon, only has one peerless dharma treasure, the Heavenly Gang Thunder-Cleaving Sword, while it possesses a spiritual treasure.

This treatment is unique among the five spirit pets.

For this reason alone, the Flame Prison Phoenix felt gratitude from the bottom of its heart toward its master.

After arranging matters with the spirit pet, Zhou Chun divided the spoils obtained from Ziyang True Person, and then waited patiently for the reactions of the Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sect as if nothing had happened.

However, what Zhou Chun did not expect was that instead of receiving people from the Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sect first, he was approached by a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator from the Jingyang Sect of Fengguo.

This Supreme Elder of the Jingyang Sect, Taoist title Yuanjing True Person, had a cultivation level similar to Ziyang True Person, both caught at the barrier before Mid Nascent Soul stage, veteran Early Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

After a polite exchange with Zhou Chun, he looked at Zhou Chun with a grave expression and said, "Taoist Friend Zhou, I suppose you understand my purpose in visiting today. I hope you can honestly tell me the reason behind the outbreak of the Earth Vein of Yin Fiend at Youquan Lake!"

The battle at Youquan Lake on that day did not last long, so by the time Yuanjing True Person arrived after hearing the news, Zhou Chun had already left.

However, when the Thunder Flood Dragon King Baibai revealed its true form, its extremely noticeable appearance was easily recognized by some cultivators who watched the commotion from a distance, thus making known which Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were involved in the confrontation.

Therefore, Yuanjing True Person proactively sought to clarify the situation from the involved parties.

After all, a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator from a foreign country causing a battle in his nation, leading to devastation across vast stretches, was something he had to account for with the cultivators of his country, or how could he lead the Cultivation World here?

And when Zhou Chun learned of Yuanjing True Person's visit, he understood the latter's intention.

Upon hearing his words, Zhou Chun pondered for a moment and then replied softly, "The outbreak of the Earth Vein of Yin Fiend at Youquan Lake has nothing directly to do with Zhou Mou. Zhou Mou was merely holding Ziyang True Person in place there as agreed."

At this point, he shifted his tone and said, "If Taoist Friend Yuanjing truly wishes to understand the details, I suggest you visit the Moon Wheel Sect and inquire with Taoist Friend Yinyue. He is the eyewitness and survivor of the event; no one knows the truth better than him!"

Hearing this, Yuanjing True Person immediately gazed deeply at him and said, "Of course, I will contact Taoist Friend Yinyue, but it's simply irresponsible of Taoist Friend Zhou to claim no involvement. Are you aware that due to the outbreak of the Earth Vein of Yin Fiend, the spread of Yin Fiend Energy has caused the loss of Spiritual Energy across a thousand miles around Youquan Lake, wiping out vitality and nearly turning it into a dead land!"

At this point, he spoke with an angry low voice, "As a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator of Jingguo Country, you seeded such immeasurable evil in my Fengguo; do you think a mere denial can absolve you of responsibility?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun frowned slightly, momentarily unsure how to respond.

Indeed, according to the unwritten rules among Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, battles are typically chosen to be conducted at the Azure Sky Nine Heavens, and they try not to harm the Spirit Mountain Blessed Land below.

Because forming Spirit Mountain Blessed Lands is inherently difficult and, without protective restraint, the environment for cultivation will worsen over time, leaving boundless harm.

In the current Cultivation World, the number of Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators is far fewer than before, precisely because in ancient times, those great adept beings fought without restraint, easily turning thousand-mile areas into barren wastelands and destroying environments suitable for the growth of certain top spiritual medicines.

Otherwise, certain top Spirit Mountain Blessed Lands could even aid cultivators in achieving Divinity Transformation.

Hence in the Human Clan Cultivation Realm, Nascent Soul Stage cultivators typically try to avoid this situation to prevent public anger.

And Zhou Chun's group fought in a foreign country this time, turning a thousand-mile area into wasteland, indeed arousing public anger in the Fengguo Cultivation World.

If Yuanjing True Person wasn't aware that his strength was inferior, he might have already fought with him now.

Thus, he dared not directly speak harsh words, further provoking the other's anger, and needlessly creating a strong enemy.

"Though this was not Zhou Mou's intention nor his primary responsibility, Zhou Mou indeed holds certain responsibility. If Taoist Friend Yuanjing's demands are not excessive, Zhou Mou can bear some cost to make amends!"

After a long silence, Zhou Chun decided to courageously take on some responsibility to avoid worsening the situation and making himself more embarrassed.

Seeing him willing to admit fault, Yuanjing True Person's expression eased slightly.

If Zhou Chun insisted on not admitting fault, the matter would indeed be difficult to resolve. For the reputation of the Jingyang Sect, they might have to rally forces to settle the matter with Zhou Chun and others.

But since Zhou Chun was willing to admit fault, handling the matter became much easier.

After contemplating for a moment, he looked at Zhou Chun and said, "Since Taoist Friend Zhou is willing to correct the wrong, I've no intention to be too harsh. Could you write a letter of remorse to be published, and compensate the affected cultivators with ten million Spirit Coins?"

Ten million Spirit Coins might seem enormous, but for Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, it's not something particularly damaging.

Thus, after hearing his words, Zhou Chun quickly said, "Zhou Mou cannot write a letter of remorse. If such a document is left, how could Zhou Mou retain his reputation in the future? Zhou Mou cannot provide actual Spirit Coins either, but can offset it with dharma treasures and the like!"

Zhou Chun has always cherished his reputation, and if he leaves a "letter of remorse," even if he becomes a Late Nascent Soul stage cultivator, it would remain an indelible blemish.

He certainly would not do such endlessly harmful things.

Seeing his firm resolve, Yuanjing True Person was also fairly helpless, ultimately only able to say, "Without a letter of remorse, I can only publicly announce your name to silence the rumors!"

"Zhou Mou has no objections."

Zhou Chun replied calmly.

This matter he certainly cannot stop, and opposing is also pointless.

Thus, after receiving four inferior-grade magical treasures and one middle-grade magical treasure from him to offset the Spirit Coins, Yuanjing True Person departed for the Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sect to continue demanding compensation.

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