Long Yunxiao continued to explain: "As the name suggests, it has a teleportation function that can transport us from here to the location of the treasure vault."

"The treasure vault isn't here?" Chu Chen asked, somewhat surprised.

"Of course, the treasure vault contains the painstaking efforts of the Five Great Daoist Schools over many years, so it naturally isn't placed here."

As the two conversed, the teleportation array suddenly emitted a burst of white light. The white light gradually grew brighter until it enveloped everyone, then suddenly disappeared, along with Chu Chen and the others.

Lu Hongfei and the others wore expressions of shock at this sight. The existence of the teleportation array had exceeded their knowledge. Only after the staff explained did they understand what array was before them.

At this time, Chu Chen only felt a spinning sensation; it was not much different from entering a Secret Realm, though this time it lasted longer.

When the group landed, they almost didn't stand steady. Zhao Qianshan immediately used soul power to help everyone up, preventing a collective fall.

Once the group had steadied themselves, they began to survey the surrounding environment.

They found themselves in an enclosed stone chamber, several hundred square meters in size and three zhang in height. By the light, they discovered that the walls were made of a pitch-black stone, engraved with numerous runes even more complex than those on the teleportation array.

"Let's move," Zhao Qianshan said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing his words, the group quickly followed.

A few breaths later, under Zhao Qianshan's leadership, Chu Chen and the others arrived at a large metal door. On either side stood ten middle-aged men in varying attire, and an old man sat before the door.

Chu Chen slightly sensed their aura and his expression became serious.

The aura of these ten middle-aged men was of the King Level, and as for the old man sitting by the door, his aura was something Chu Chen had never encountered before. However, the overwhelmingly powerful aura suggested he was at least an Emperor Level expert.

At this moment, Zhao Qianshan stepped towards the old man.

The old man seemed to sense something and slowly opened his eyes to look at Zhao Qianshan, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

"Old Zhao, you're finally here."

Zhao Qianshan responded with a smile: "I've been quite busy recently. I just finished hosting the Daoist School's youth exchange event and brought some of the youngsters here to receive their rewards."

The old man nodded: "I've been in meditative practice and lost track of time. I didn't realize a year had passed so quickly."

Zhao Qianshan replied with some emotion: "Brother Li, you've been working hard, sacrificing a lot for the Daoist School. Everything here is what you need." Saying this, he handed a spatial ring to the other.

The old man named Li eagerly examined the spatial ring as soon as he received it.

After a moment, he laughed: "Old Zhao, you're considerate. I'll treat you to drinks when I return."

Zhao Qianshan nodded with a smile: "By the way, the head of the school asked me to check on your progress. If you need anything, just let us know."

The old man named Li waved his hand: "The head is considerate. The two-year deadline is near. I don't need anything for now; if I do later on, I'll go out to purchase them myself."

After chatting a bit longer, the old man finally asked: "I heard that this time, the Five Great Daoist Schools have produced Double S-level prodigies, known as the Golden Generation. I wonder who took the championship?"

Zhao Qianshan was momentarily stunned by the question.

Leng Ningshuang and the others also turned their heads awkwardly, not daring to face the old man.

Seeing this, the old man named Li raised an eyebrow: "Is there some hidden matter here?"

Zhao Qianshan whispered: "Let them choose their rewards first; we'll discuss this in detail later."

"Very well, let's have the first place come forward and make their selection." Saying this, he took out a token and inserted it into a groove behind the large door.

A moment later, the sound of interlocking gears was heard, and the heavy metal door slowly slid open to both sides.

Seeing this, Zhao Qianshan quickly summoned Chu Chen over.

"Brother Li, let me introduce you. This year's exchange tournament champion is Chu Chen, from our Celestial Star City branch. This is Elder Li Fenghua from Cyan Dragon Daoist School."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen respectfully said: "Hello, Elder Li."

Li Fenghua smiled: "Well, well, a true talent of our Cyan Dragon Daoist School, outstanding indeed. This time you have brought glory to our school. There are plenty of treasures in the vault; take your time to choose."

Chu Chen thanked him respectfully.

"Yes, go on in."

After Chu Chen entered the vault, Li Fenghua asked, puzzled: "Old Zhao, where is Celestial Star City? I don't recall it."

Zhao Qianshan replied in a low voice: "It's a small city, in the far east."

"A small city?"

Zhao Qianshan quickly made a gesture for silence: "Keep it down; the youngsters are still here."

Li Fenghua nodded: "Tell me more about it."

Zhao Qianshan then began to narrate slowly.

"What, a Double Domain and only an A-level genius, with cultivation talent merely at Profound Rank Upper Grade? How did he cultivate?" Li Fenghua asked, stunned.

"How would I know? But don't get any ideas about him."

"What, someone else has their eyes on him too?"

Zhao Qianshan intentionally lowered his voice: "Later, I have to take him to meet the head of the school."

Li Fenghua remarked with a touch of regret: "A promising youth indeed, but if the head values him, it's a stroke of good fortune for the lad."

By this time, Chu Chen had entered the treasure vault. It was similarly an enclosed stone chamber, approximately a thousand zhang in size, with an extremely rich star power.

Chu Chen quickly scanned the room and noticed it was roughly divided into four areas.

The first area was for Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

The second area contained Beast Taming Eggs.

The third area was for equipment, which included soul devices, beast taming armor, and space equipment.

The fourth area was the cultivation technique area, including soul skills, meditation techniques, inheritance crystals for Guardian Beasts, and the secret techniques of various beasts.

Not wanting to waste time, Chu Chen immediately walked towards the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures area.

These treasures were laid out on shelves and were each packaged in specially made wooden boxes, with labels indicating their names.

As a result, Chu Chen found it easy to search through, quickly scanning the shelves until he found the Ten Thousand Year Stalactite Liquid near the center.

He carefully opened the wooden box to find a palm-sized white jade bottle inside.

Chu Chen cautiously picked up the jade bottle, removed the stopper, and sniffed it, letting a rich fragrance fill his nostrils. Immediately, he felt a surge of pure star power within his body.

Quickly, Chu Chen re-stoppered the bottle, fearing the loss of its effect.

After securing the Ten Thousand Year Stalactite Liquid, he proceeded to the equipment area.

A moment later, Chu Chen selected a wooden box from the shelf and found a piece of black armor inside. The armor was unusually small; Chu Chen's palm was larger than it by a circle, and it appeared exquisitely crafted.

After securing the soul armor, Chu Chen moved to the cultivation technique area.

Though he wasn't lacking cultivation techniques or soul skills for now, he could always exchange for them in the Daoist School's vault, so it seemed unnecessary to squander his opportunity here.

He intended to search for Nirvana and secret techniques from the Shadow Killing Race, as these could be pivotal in turning a battle in his favor at critical moments.

Half an hour later, Chu Chen replaced the last piece of secret technique inheritance he had examined.

Unfortunately, he didn't find anything more valuable. The best quality Beast Taming Eggs here were only of Epic Level Upper Grade, and he didn't plan to select any from them.

Later, he went straight to pick up a Profound Rank Upper Grade Soul Ascension Grass from the shelves in that area, known for enhancing Soul Power, as he learned from his online research that it was just right for someone with his current Soul Power level.

After putting away the Ten Thousand Year Stalactite Liquid, he went back to the door and rejoined the group.

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