BTTH : Emperor Yang

"Purple Orchid Leaf, White Spirit Ginseng Fruit, Snow Lotus Seed, Blood Lotus Essence..."

Standing in front of the flower bed, Wei Yang carefully identified the precious spiritual herbs. Some were familiar, while many others were not.

These seemingly randomly planted flowers and plants were actually far more valuable than those three piles of gold coins.

At this moment, Wei Yang's eyes gleamed with excitement, and one by one, the names of these rare and hard-to-find high-grade medicinal herbs spilled from his lips.

Finally, his gaze settled on the center of the flower bed, where a plant with alternating white and red leaves stood.

"Ice Spirit Blazing Grass!"

This plant had two distinct colors—white and red. The white branches were covered in crystal-like frost, while the fiery red crown atop it appeared to be ablaze with flames.

Two completely opposing colors and attributes miraculously coexisted within a single plant—truly an astonishing sight.

A faint mist surrounded the plant, giving it an ethereal, cloud-like appearance.

"Just these dozens of medicinal herbs in this flower bed alone—if I were to trade them with Yao Lao, at the very least, I could exchange them for an Earth-Grade cultivation method," Wei Yang muttered, unable to suppress his smile.

These were treasures that would make anyone envious.

The exotic fragrance of the herbs filled the air, lifting his spirits.

After a long moment, Wei Yang took a deep breath and calmed himself.

Finally, his attention turned to the three locked stone boxes on the green stone platform.

Stepping forward, he reached out and touched the metal lock on one of the stone boxes. The moment his fingers made contact, he felt a faint warmth.

For a metal to retain warmth after all these years, it was clearly not ordinary.

Wei Yang's gaze shifted toward the pale skeleton sitting behind the stone table. Lowering his eyes, he noticed three black keys hanging from the skeleton's bony fingers.

"Senior, please forgive my offense," Wei Yang said respectfully, bowing slightly.

Then, he carefully retrieved the keys and placed them on the stone table.

Afterward, he gently lifted the skeleton's arm and applied slight pressure.

Crack!

A crisp sound echoed as the skeletal arm fractured.

Through the break, a small scroll hidden within the bones was faintly visible.

"One of the four fragments of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map!"

Wei Yang cautiously pulled the scroll from the crevice within the bones.

"The three stone boxes, the precious herbs, and the treasures in plain sight... yet this scroll was secretly hidden within his own bones. It seems this senior did not want future generations to discover its existence," Wei Yang thought to himself.

Generally, when someone entered an ancient dwelling left behind by a predecessor, they would claim the opportunities found within, but few would disturb the remains of the deceased.

After all, stepping into someone's resting place was already an intrusion. Taking the relics they left behind was one thing, but destroying their remains? That was beyond disrespectful.

Very few people would ever do such a thing.

In the original story, Xiao Yan only discovered the scroll by accident—when he exerted too much force while retrieving the keys, causing the skeleton's arm to break. Out of courtesy, he had intended to restore it, only to notice the hidden scroll.

Wei Yang gently placed the skeleton's hand back in position and once again offered a respectful apology before returning to the stone table. Lowering his head, he studied the small scroll in his hands.

It was an ancient-looking scroll, its color faded to a yellowish hue with age.

He carefully unrolled it.

What appeared before him was a piece of parchment made from an unknown material, covered in seemingly chaotic, irregular patterns.

This... was the greatest treasure hidden here.

One of the four fragments of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map.

The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, a unique existence in the world—there was only one.

Moreover, within this fragment of the map, a trace of a half-Emperor powerhouse, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint, had left behind a remnant will.

Of course, only by gathering all four fragments could its true power be revealed, allowing one to suppress the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and increase the chances of subduing it.

"The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame..."

Wei Yang smacked his lips, his eyes filled with yearning.

But he quickly laughed and shook his head. "I'm thinking too far ahead—that's something only a high-level Dou Sheng can aim for."

"Still, even if I don't plan to target the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, this fragment alone is a priceless treasure. I could exchange it for a Heaven-Grade cultivation method or Dou Technique without a problem," Wei Yang mused.

"Also, the famous 'Angel Investor'—the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong—has one of the fragments. Should I find a way to get it from him?"

Wei Yang carefully rolled up the scroll and tucked it securely inside his robes.

When the sealed space containing the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame eventually opened, revealing two fragments of the map would be worth at least two Heaven-Grade Dou Techniques.

"Let's talk about it later. The chances are slim anyway—after all, I only have about five years, and I don't know alchemy."

In the end, Wei Yang shook his head.

One shouldn't be too greedy.

Stay steady.

Calming his emotions, Wei Yang picked up the three black keys and began unlocking the stone boxes.

For the first box, he casually selected one of the keys and inserted it into the warm metal lock.

"Not this one."

The key barely went in before getting stuck.

Unbothered, Wei Yang switched to another key.

Click—

In the silent stone chamber, a soft metallic sound echoed as the lock was undone.

Lifting the lid, he saw a colorful scroll inside.

"Rainbow Poison Book."

Wei Yang picked up the scroll, flipped through it briefly, then placed it back.

Moving on, he unlocked the second box.

Inside was a black scroll.

He picked it up and unrolled it, noticing a line of small text on the side:

"Xuan-Grade High-Level Flight Dou Technique: Eagle Wings!"

A rare flight Dou Technique, and a high-level Xuan-Grade one at that.

Wei Yang beamed as he examined the black scroll, clearly satisfied.

On the Dou Qi Continent, only Dou Wang-level experts and above could truly fly by condensing Dou Qi into wings.

Meanwhile, Dou Ling experts could only manage short bursts of flight.

As for those below Dou Ling?

They could only rely on their legs.

But with a flight Dou Technique, one could gain wings and soar through the skies without reaching Dou Wang.

Flight—an irresistible temptation for many.

And since this technique was essentially a shortcut to flying, its value was naturally immense.

A high-level Xuan-Grade flight Dou Technique was comparable to a low-level Earth-Grade Dou Technique.

This was the ultimate favorite of those who loved kiting their opponents.

Wei Yang set the scroll aside and unlocked the final box.

Inside, he found two scrolls.

He picked up the first one and unrolled it:

"Xuan-Grade High-Level Dou Technique: Furious Lion Roar."

This was a technique that combined Dou Qi and sound waves, delivering both physical and sonic attacks.

"A high-level Xuan-Grade Dou Technique. Not bad."

Wei Yang raised an eyebrow, having expected something like this. He set it down and picked up the second scroll.

"Xuan-Grade High-Level Cultivation Method: Furious Lion Blazing Art."

"A high-level Xuan-Grade cultivation method—fire attribute!"

Wei Yang held the scroll, his lips curling into a silent grin.

A pleasant surprise!

Excitement!

This cultivation method was an unexpected reward!

In the original story, this third box had been looted by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group of Qingshan Town.

Later, the group's leader, Mu She, had used the high-level Xuan-Grade Dou Technique, Furious Lion Roar.

Though the original story never mentioned a cultivation method, it was clear that the owner of this place had intentionally left behind opportunities and inheritances.

It was highly unlikely that he would leave behind only a Dou Technique but not the matching cultivation method.

After all, many cultivation methods and Dou Techniques came in paired sets, allowing them to unleash their full potential.

And sure enough, his guess was correct.

The third box not only contained the Furious Lion Roar but also its matching cultivation method, the Furious Lion Blazing Art.

Most importantly—it's fire-attribute!

And what does Wei Yang currently lack the most?

Undoubtedly—A cultivation method!

As Wei Yang examined the scroll, he felt both surprised and unsurprised at the same time.

Since this senior had created a flight Dou Technique, it was clear he possessed a fire attribute. So, it wasn't surprising that the cultivation method he left behind was also fire-attribute.