X-Dragon Era

Every powerful individual possesses a Companion Spirit Treasure. For example, Donghuang Tai Yi had his Chaos Bell, Di Jun had his Script of Dragon, Laozi (Lao Tzu) had his Supreme Bamboo Cane, the Tongtian hierarch wielded the Green Sword, and Zhun Ti boasted the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. Xin Yun also longed for such a cherished treasure. The function of a Companion Spirit Treasure was quite peculiar; it could grow alongside its owner. The person and the treasure would merge into one entity—the person was the treasure, and the treasure was the person. Once a person achieved the stature of a saint, the treasure would likewise become a Saint Level Spirit Treasure. In battle, one would usually employ their Companion Spirit Treasure rather than opting for an ultimate treasure. Though ultimate treasures were powerful, they weren't as handy as Companion Spirit Treasures, especially when fused with their owner. While Companion Spirit Treasures might be slightly less formidable in terms of power, they far surpassed in efficiency. Having acquired the Red Gourd, Xin Yun couldn't wait another moment. He bid farewell to Po Kong right away and after meeting up with several companions, he first requested time off from the academy before rushing home with them. Events had recently been tumultuous and chaotic, leaving everyone feeling disarrayed. Hence... it wasn't only Xin Yun who took leave; the other few also took a one-month break. On one hand, it was to clear their minds and regain their tranquil state of being before resuming their cultivation; on the other, Xin Yun needed to go into seclusion to refine his treasure and required their protection. Upon returning to the villa, Xin Yun immediately entered the secret chamber. After activating the Spirit Gathering Array, Xin Yun excitedly pulled out the Red Gourd, turning it over and over in his hands. After a while, Xin Yun eventually calmed down. Taking a deep breath, he immersed his spirit into the Red Gourd in his hands. In the next moment... a vast world brimming with red light emerged in Xin Yun's mind. It was a space in the shape of a gourd, utterly vast, spanning tens of thousands of square meters. Suspended mid-air in an orderly fashion were eighty-one fiery red gourd seeds, shimmering like stars, slowly but continuously revolving. At the bottom of the gourd, a completely naked, extremely delicate little person sat cross-legged with eyes softly closed, seemingly in meditation. However, Xin Yun knew this little being wasn't actually cultivating, or rather, it didn't even know how to cultivate. The reason it was seated there was that it was bound to that spot, unable to move. Upon closer inspection, the little person's arms, neck, and waist were shackled with dark, fine chains affixed to the base of the gourd, keeping the tiny creature firmly in place, immobile. The little person had eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, hair and eyebrows, limbs and torso—all complete. With a few gourd leaves tied around its waist, it was unclear whether it was a boy or a girl. But quite evidently, the little one was fully developed, lacking nothing, in remarkable health. In comparison, Lu Ya's Orange Gourd was different. Records stated clearly that it was merely a ball of white light, seven inches in length, with brows and eyes but hardly anything else. It was far from having limbs; it didn't even possess a mouth or a nose; it was essentially a defective product, plucked before it could mature. That, however, was still not bad. Nuwa's Golden Gourd ranked third, and it couldn't even manifest a little creature with eyes and brows, likely existing only as a mass of light, still in an embryonic state, incapable of maturing further. Innate deficiencies couldn't be compensated for by postnatal efforts. If one was innately deficient, no amount of learning could cure it; one could only strengthen postnatal abilities through training to make up for the innate shortcomings. Therefore... the severing fairy flying knife would forever just be that seven-inch long, feature-ful little treasure. The reason for restraining the little one was actually to exploit the Red Gourd's instincts. Once the little one was sealed, the user could command the eighty-one gourd seeds to shoot at enemies. Once the little one was released, those gourd seeds would surely stop obeying commands—after all... the gourd was essentially the little one's body, and naturally, one's body obeyed its own will. In a moment of resolve, Xin Yun stretched out his right hand. In an instant... the chains binding the little creature shivered. The next moment... the chains were yanked out of the ground, intertwining as they released their grip on the little being. As the chains loosened, the little one slowly opened its eyes, revealing a pair of eyes brimming with greenery, as though two verdant lakes appeared in Xin Yun's vision. "How beautiful, such gorgeous eyes!" Staring dazed at the indescribably beautiful eyes, Xin Yun couldn't help but exclaim, involuntarily admiring them. It had to be said, despite living through three lifetimes, these were the most beautiful eyes Xin Yun had ever seen. As he gazed in a daze, the little one gently stood up from the ground, its large green eyes meeting Xin Yun's. The next moment... an invisible current began to swirl within the gourd space. "Not good!" Sensing this eerie change, Xin Yun abruptly went on alert. The next moment... the eighty-one gourd seeds inside the gourd space started to fly faster, going from slow to rapid. In just a short while, they formed a sandstorm whirlwind made up of gourd seeds! The large green eyes stared coldly at Xin Yun, and the little captive made a gesture with its small hand. Instantly... the gourd seeds whizzed out like bullets, shooting towards Xin Yun. "Damn!" Seeing himself under attack, Xin Yun was both amused and frustrated. With a thought, the Chaos Bell, now restored to two-thirds of its power, rotated above his head. Beneath the bell, a golden bell-shaped Light Cover poured forth, securely enclosing Xin Yun...