Chapter 3177: Wang Teng Is More Unbelievable Than the Treasures Here! Clear Heart Red Flame...

The immortal-class lords stood there, momentarily struck with awe.

That Wang Teng had informed them of yet another treasure in this very spot—how could that be reasonable?

It was so utterly, phenomenally unreasonable!

The distance separating the two artifacts was far too brief.

Rarely did treasures ever lie in such proximity; usually, they repelled one another on principle.

If artifacts of conflicting elements were placed too close, they might very well erupt into open conflict.

Among all the treasures they had uncovered before, not a single one sat so near to another; they had all been vast distances apart.

Reality had proven it!

Such a circumstance was indeed a rare anomaly.

And yet...

After probing the area with intense focus, astonishment washed over their faces one by one.

There really was one!

It actually existed!

Moreover, it was a fire-element treasure perfectly attuned to Lord Candle Demon!

With a fire-attribute artifact and a water-attribute artifact situated so closely, were they trying to play some absurd game of ice and fire here?

It was beyond belief!

They were highly reluctant to accept this reality.

But the truth laid bare before them left them no choice but to believe.

The immortal-class lords all turned their gazes toward Wang Teng, the suspicion and wonder in their eyes deepening further.

How could something so preposterous happen?

Yet Wang Teng had found it regardless; it was simply uncanny!

They couldn't help but feel that Wang Teng himself was far more absurd than any treasure hidden here.

They all desperately wanted an explanation from him.

"Why are you seniors staring at me like that?"

Wang Teng asked, surprised.

Why were the expressions of these immortal-class lords so strange? Was something amiss?

"Wang Teng, why are the two treasures so exceedingly close to each other?"

Seeing that Wang Teng remained unresponsive for some time, Luo Fute could not help but inquire.

Wang Teng suddenly understood; so they were all bewildered by this fact, a rather eccentric train of thought indeed.

Was it truly worth such fuss?

If it was close, then it was close.

If it hadn't been close, he wouldn't have bothered looking here in the first place.

Look how much trouble it saved!

Besides, shouldn't their attention be focused on the treasure itself?

Wang Teng could only shake his head with a wry smile, saying, "You will understand once you unearth this treasure in a moment."

Luo Fute was left speechless.

Lord Tian Yan was left speechless.

Lord Candle Demon was left speechless.

Lord Tian Lan Yuan Hai was left speechless.

...

They were all rendered entirely mute by Wang Teng's antics.

To deliberately keep them in suspense like this, this fellow was truly mischievous to the core.

The looks they directed at Wang Teng were filled with profound resentment.

Yet Wang Teng maintained an air of stubborn silence, leaving them entirely powerless against him, feeling both amused and exasperated.

This guy... was practically begging for a beating!

"Never mind, Wang Teng speaks the truth. We shall know once it is retrieved."

Lord Candle Demon took a step forward, his internal power erupting violently, far more majestic and potent than when he had captured the treasure belonging to Gongyang Yu.

The corner of Wang Teng's mouth twitched into a slight smile; this Lord Candle Demon was no fool.

It seemed he had already sensed the aura of that treasure.

"This is..."

Lord Tian Yan, Lord Tian Lan Yuan Hai, and the others could not help but feel rather startled.

They were not, after all, martial warriors gifted with fire-element talents, so their perception of the treasure's aura was not quite as precise.

However, they reacted immediately now, their hearts swelling with even

They all turned their gazes toward Wang Teng, the shock in their hearts having reached an unbearable peak.

Wang Teng had once again found an extraordinary treasure for the Candle Demon Venerable!

Double-attribute treasures were generally quite valuable!

But no one knew whether this particular treasure would truly suit the Candle Demon Venerable.

For a fire-element cultivator, a water-and-fire attribute treasure might be difficult to control.

If it was a treasure meant to enhance martial cultivation, there could even be a conflict of elements—rendering absorption impossible.

That would be disastrous!

Wang Teng listened to the words of the immortal-level venerables and smiled faintly.

Water and fire attributes?

It wasn’t that simple!

If it truly were such a treasure, he wouldn’t have recommended it to the Candle Demon Venerable in the first place.

A water-and-fire attribute treasure was utterly unsuitable for him.

Yet he still said nothing. Some things were better seen than explained.

Explaining endlessly was merely wasting breath.

Better to let them see the treasure for themselves—then they’d understand everything.

“Huh?”

Suddenly, a soft exclamation came from the Candle Demon Venerable.

Everyone immediately turned to look at the distant scene, their expressions now tinged with surprise.

An unexpected sight unfolded.

After the red and blue light burst forth from afar, it did not flee like the previous treasure.

Instead, it hovered within the cage, rising and falling gently, giving off a strange sense of calm.

“This treasure… has some depth,” said Lord Roford, glancing at Wang Teng and stroking his chin.

He already sensed something—the treasure seemed far more complex than just water and fire attributes.

“It doesn’t run away—so it’s clearly not a weapon,” declared the Flame Emperor.

“Wait—why do I feel there’s no water attribute inside?” asked the Sea Lord Tianlan Yuanhai, suddenly realizing something.

“What?!”

The Flame Emperor was taken aback, turning sharply toward Tianlan Yuanhai with a look that said, *Are you kidding me?*

But then he noticed that Roford wore the same unshaken expression.

“You felt it too?”

His eye twitched as he asked.

“I didn’t feel anything—but I guessed it,” replied Roford, casting a glance at him with a wry smile.

“So I’m the only fool who actually thought it was a water-and-fire treasure?” muttered the Flame Emperor, speechless.

“Hahaha! You’re not a guest scholar of the Secondary Profession Alliance headquarters? How come you’re failing this time?” teased Tianlan Yuanhai.

“I—I just didn’t sense it carefully enough,” stammered the Flame Emperor, embarrassed.

Knowledge was knowledge, but he wasn’t a secondary profession expert—how could he easily discern the true nature of this treasure?

He’d actually believed their claims, thinking it was a water-and-fire treasure without a second thought.

Now, he was being mocked by them.

Thankfully, only a few people were here—if more had been present, he’d have lost face completely.

“Wang Teng, what exactly is going on with this treasure?” asked the Candle Demon Venerable, equally astonished.

He had assumed it was a water-and-fire treasure earlier, but now, upon sensing it, realized it was entirely different—the power within was peculiar.

“Qingxin Chiyanyu!”

Wang Teng finally spoke.

“Qingxin Chiyanyu!”

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, frantically searching their memories for information about the artifact.

They were immortal-level venerables, well-traveled and knowledgeable—they soon recalled something.

“It’s actually this kind of treasure!”

Roford was the first to remember its details, exclaiming in astonishment.

“Legend says the [Qingxin Chiyanyu] helps fire-element cultivators reduce inner demons and increase cultivation efficiency—achieving twice the result with half the effort!”

Tianlan Yuanhai’s eyes flickered with surprise as he added.

“Doesn’t that perfectly suit the Candle Demon Venerable’s situation?”

The Flame Emperor looked at Wang Teng, his mind overwhelmed—not with mere awe, but something deeper.

Roford and Tianlan Yuanhai snapped back to reality, both turning to gaze at Wang Teng with stunned expressions.

Their looks were almost as if they were staring at a monster.

Could it be any more precise?!

Two treasures so close together—fine.

But they both matched perfectly with Gongyang Yu and the Candle Demon Venerable—what difference did that make from custom-made items?

No, even custom-made treasures couldn’t be this accurate or reach such high ranks!

They weren’t unaware of trying to commission treasures before.

But truly capable secondary profession experts who could meet their exact needs were rare.

There were always flaws—some minor, some significant.

To achieve seven or eight out of ten satisfaction was already considered excellent.

Only those with exceptional skills and vast experience could bring satisfaction to nine out of ten.

This wasn’t exaggeration.

Customizing treasures worked this way—unless one needed something inherently, and could provide the forging method oneself.

But that scenario was even harder.

One had to search for the forging method beforehand.

And doing so required time and effort nearly equal to finding the treasure itself.

Thus, they understood full well how tricky custom treasures could be.

Now, Wang Teng had managed to find such perfectly suited treasures for Gongyang Yu and the Candle Demon Venerable.

Their minds were truly shaken.

The more they learned about this guy, the more terrifying he became.

"Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade!!!"

The Candle Demon Venerable murmured the words, his eyes locked onto the radiant glow of red and blue.

The light was intensely brilliant—unlike the previous artifact, which had dimmed as Gongyang Yu acted, allowing one to clearly see what lay within. But now, the Candle Demon Venerable could feel his own power growing strangely subdued as he approached the radiance. It no longer surged with wild fury.

Even his inner demonic intent seemed to be subtly suppressed.

"This..."

A mix of shock and joy surged through the Venerable’s heart. He, too, knew of the existence of such a treasure—the Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade. Long ago, in his quest to suppress his demonic nature, he and many powerful figures from the Candle Dragon Clan had explored countless methods. Among them was this very jade.

But such a celestial treasure was exceedingly rare, born only in extraordinarily unique places. Legend said it emerged from lands where fire attributes were overwhelmingly dense. The sheer intensity of flame's chaotic force reached its peak, and in that extremity, a reversal occurred—giving birth to a special kind of stone. Over time, the pure qi of heaven and earth gathered within it, then refined by the flames, gradually forming this extraordinary artifact.

The odds of such a thing occurring were infinitesimally small.

And even more, the quality of the treasure depended on its rank—higher-tier treasures required far longer periods of cultivation.

The Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade before him was clearly at the level of a sealed immortal, a rarity beyond measure. Even when the entire Candle Dragon Clan had pooled their strength, they had failed to find such a relic.

Yet here it was—found so easily.

That Wang Teng... truly terrifying.

"Hahaha!"

In an instant, the Candle Demon Venerable burst into laughter, raising his voice: "Wang Teng! I want this treasure! Thank you!"

BANG!

As soon as the words left his mouth, he hesitated not, directly commanding the Flame Cage to seize the Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade.

But no matter how fiercely he unleashed his power, he could not contain the jade’s energy. Its radiance remained thick and intense.

"What is going on?"

The Venerable’s expression shifted sharply. This treasure was good—but why did it feel so uncontrollable?

"What’s happening?!"

Tianyan Venerable, Tianlan Yuanhai Venerable, Lord Rolford, and others watched the scene, equally stunned and puzzled.

Given the nature of the Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade, it should have been able to conceal its aura and power. The name itself suggested it wasn’t a rebellious or volatile item—it was supposed to be gentle and calm in its power.

"Candle Demon Elder, please hold back your power for a moment," Wang Teng said helplessly. "That madness in your soul is too strong. Of course, the jade will react."

"...Uh."

The Candle Demon Venerable’s face darkened.

Damn, too strong?

Why did that sound so offensive?

Wang Teng might be incredibly powerful—inspiring trust—but he was also infuriatingly irritating.

Still, he obeyed the advice and reined in his power.

The Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade was right before him. There was no way it could escape his grasp. No need to worry.

Tianyan Venerable, Tianlan Yuanhai Venerable, and Rolford exchanged glances, smirking silently, their gazes filled with amusement as they glanced at the Candle Demon Venerable.

To be honest, that madness was indeed quite potent.

Even they could sense it.

Then, as the Candle Demon Venerable suppressed his power, the jade’s radiance began to dim.

This made the Venerable’s face burn with embarrassment.

Damn, it really proved Wang Teng’s words true. That was just damn annoying.

Could his madness… no, his *madness*—was it really that strong?

Seeing his pained expression, Tianyan and the others couldn’t hold back any longer and finally erupted into laughter.

"Laugh your ass off!" the Candle Demon Venerable snapped.

"We’re not laughing at you, seriously!" Tianyan waved his hands frantically.

"Yeah, we just thought… uh…"

Tianlan Yuanhai flailed his hands, trying to find an excuse, but after a long pause, he couldn’t come up with anything.

"...”

The Candle Demon Venerable’s face grew darker still.

You guys are better off not explaining at all!

He felt humiliated like never before, glaring resentfully at Wang Teng.

"Cough cough~"

Wang Teng hadn’t expected his single sentence to leave several immortal-level venerated ones speechless. He quickly cleared his throat and changed the subject.

"Elder, the power of this Clear Heart Crimson Flame Jade is still unstable. Let me help seal it for you. That way, you can use it for much longer."

(End of chapter)