The Three Greatest Treasures of the Empire

Inside the storage space, which was ten zhang long, four zhang wide, and three zhang high, rows of mahogany shelves were arranged.

On the shelves, items resembling books were neatly categorized and piled high.

With a thought, Li Fan took out one of them.

After observing it in his hand for a moment, Li Fan discovered that these so-called "books" were actually alive.

Although it remained motionless, Li Fan keenly sensed the unique aura of a living being emanating from it.

Li Fan immediately understood that when they were in the storage ring, they were in a dormant state similar to death. But once they left the storage ring and came into contact with the outside world, they regained their vitality.

Opening the "book," rays of light shot out from it, converging above.

The scene was filled with numerous tiny characters and pictures.

These were the common characters of the Xuanhuang World. Li Fan carefully distinguished them and found that they recorded information about the exotic beast, the Dark Ancient Mantis. From its body structure to its living habits, to the specific value of each part of the Dark Ancient Mantis's body, as well as methods for cultivating and breeding it, everything was included, making it a comprehensive encyclopedia.

Li Fan turned another page, and the light shifted, re-condensing.

This time, various details about the exotic beast, the Ink God Fish, appeared.

Li Fan then switched to another book and found that it also contained information about different exotic beasts.

"In our world, there is an exotic beast called the Bookworm. They feed on characters and images. By using special methods to craft them into books, they can reproduce the characters and images they once consumed, thereby achieving large-scale data storage," Qing explained to Li Fan.

"This storage ring contains the Empire's research summary on exotic beasts over thousands of years. It can be said to contain information on all exotic beasts within our world, except for a few types of exotic beasts whose information will be completed during the final transaction."

Li Fan slowly nodded, then successively looked through a few more books before carefully putting away the storage ring.

"Having the data isn't enough; physical entities are also needed. This is the second part of the Empire's transaction," Qing took out a red, square wooden box and handed it to Li Fan.

With a slight sweep of his Divine Sense, Li Fan understood how to use the wooden box in front of him.

It appeared to be only palm-sized, but inside it was divided into countless different spaces.

In each space, there were ten exotic beasts of the same species.

They seemed to be frozen, all in a state of stillness.

Li Fan could naturally tell that these exotic beasts still retained their vital signs at this moment.

In addition to adult exotic beasts, Li Fan also found a large number of dormant young ones in the space.

Embryos, eggs, or tiny juveniles.

"This is the fengsheng treasure box, containing exotic beasts corresponding to the data in the first storage ring."

Qing showed a hint of pride: "With these two storage rings, as long as a suitable environment is found, large-scale cultivation of exotic beasts can be re-established."

"If enough resources are invested, recreating the current splendor of the Empire is not a difficult task."

Li Fan put away the fengsheng treasure box and said with satisfaction, "With the contents of these two storage rings, I can report back to the organization. However…"

Li Fan changed the subject: "Although the items you've given are indeed very valuable, their usefulness for improving actual combat strength is not very great. Our Ten Thousand Realms Union still hopes that you can provide some technical support that will be helpful in the battle against the Xuanhuang World."

"For example, the beast-like armor that this Junior Brother previously demonstrated."

Li Fan pointed at Li Chenfeng, his gaze fixed on Qing.

Qing smiled charmingly and said, "I knew you would be eyeing this, seeing how generous you've been this time."

"This happens to be the third, and for now, the final part of our transaction."

Qing extended his right hand, and a blood-red, pulsating spherical orb immediately appeared on it.

"This is the beast soul orb. Even an ordinary Mortal, as long as he can withstand the exotic beast's soul sealed within, can absorb it, summon the beast god armor, and unleash combat power equivalent to that of an exotic beast."

Qing handed over another storage ring.

This time, there was no special pattern carved on it; it was just an ordinary ring.

"Inside are one thousand beast soul orbs. Five hundred of them contain exotic beasts with combat power equivalent to a Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Another four hundred ninety contain exotic beasts with Golden Core combat power."

"Of the remaining ones, nine contain the souls of Red Profound Whales, whose strength is comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator."

"As for the last one…"

Qing hesitated for a moment, then still said, "It was made by the Empire extracting the essence of the Nine-Headed Bird."

"Theoretically, it can activate a beast god armor equivalent to a Soul Transformation Cultivator. However, the Nine-Headed Bird is naturally fierce, even if it was…"

"Even after death for thousands of years, its malevolence remains. Although the Empire successfully used it as raw material to create several beast soul orbs, as of now, no one has successfully survived the refining process. They either went mad or died."

"If the United Association needs to try, it's best to choose individuals with strong wills."

"Oh, and the power of exotic beasts clashes with a Cultivator's spiritual power. The higher the cultivation, the greater the resistance encountered when trying to refine the beast soul orb. If you want to maximize its power, it's best to use it on pure Mortals," Qing added.

"Very good!" Li Fan showed a hint of joy on his face.

"Our Ten Thousand Realms Union has seen your sincerity! I believe that after I report back this time, deeper cooperation will soon unfold."

"Hehe, the method for making beast soul orbs and the art of beast taming, these organizations are all very much looking forward to them," Li Fan said.

Qing's expression remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice, "Once the transaction is finally completed, before the Empire completely withdraws from the Xuanhuang World, all of these will be handed over to your United Association."

"I'm already impatient for that day!" Li Fan put away the storage ring containing one thousand beast soul orbs.

He left the secret room and flew up.

"Once I find a suitable foothold for you, I will come back to trade with you again."

"I hope that in addition to technology, the Empire can also provide some human resources support."

"At that time, we will be responsible for the reception and transfer of personnel."

Li Fan looked at the Empire's people below and transmitted his voice.

"No problem," Qing readily agreed.

Li Fan nodded and immediately broke through the void.

He did not return to Wanxian Island but went directly to Shenhua Island.

"Junior Brother, please act as my Protector."

Tian Yang, who was tilting his head, diligently Cultivating the Only Hand Covers the Sky secret technique.

Upon hearing Li Fan's words, he immediately stopped Cultivating.

He stood up abruptly, vigilantly surveying his surroundings.