Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong
Chapter 822 - 823: Spiritual Treasure Pavilion (Second Update!)

Passing through the Primordial Spirit Path, they finally reached the heart of Tianyuan Mountain.

This place was lavishly decorated with water pavilions and carved buildings, with flowers blooming everywhere. Those unaware might mistake it for some Holy Land’s secret realm, unable to see where the entrance to the so-called treasure vault lay.

Sun Wukong had maintained his Void-Breaking Starry Eyes all along. Besides not wanting to be ambushed again, his main goal was to see the layout of the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion clearly. If the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court could be moved to the Yuan Realm in the future, it could be an excellent reference!

"We’ve arrived. This is the front of the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion,"

Great Hall Master Mu Yin suddenly stopped in his tracks and pointed at the lake ahead.

"The Spiritual Treasure Pavilion? Where is it?"

Wu Yong and Sikong Yu widened their eyes, looking around, but could not see a trace of the pavilion. In front lay a lake, and on both sides were towering cliffs, without any sign of a building!

Sun Wukong’s eyes flashed with golden light as he discerned the clue: the lake was a decoy, and the real Spiritual Treasure Pavilion was hidden in the mountain behind the lake!

As expected, Great Hall Master Mu Yin cast several Dharma Decrees into the void, and a rune expanded over the lake. Immediately, a small path floating above the lake appeared.

The path was paved with jade but did not sink into the lake. It was clearly supported by a strong spiritual power. At the end of the path, a towering mountain peak loomed, encircling the lake on three sides.

"Marvelous! Simply marvelous!"

Sikong Yu couldn’t help but exclaim, showing an amazed expression for the first time.

"Are you interested in formation barriers?"

Sun Wukong looked at Sikong Yu with interest. Earlier, he had seen an unprecedented intensity in Sikong Yu’s eyes. This guy had always seemed indifferent, except when the formation on the Primordial Spirit Path spewed fire columns and at this moment. Sun Wukong hadn’t seen any other expression on his icy face.

"Yes."

Sikong Yu nodded, looking at Sun Wukong with an inexplicable expression. Sun Wukong had seen through his thoughts!

"I’m somewhat versed in formation barriers, we can exchange insights once we’ve obtained our initiation spiritual treasures,"

For some reason, Sun Wukong felt that Sikong Yu was no ordinary person. Given his calm demeanor, making friends with him couldn’t hurt.

As for Wu Yong, humph! Some people are destined to be enemies from the moment they meet!

"Alright!"

Sikong Yu hesitated for a moment but agreed. Sun Wukong smiled, said no more, and followed Great Hall Master Mu Yin as they walked along the jade path, crossing the lake and entering the hidden heart of the mountain.

"Here it is. This is the real Spiritual Treasure Pavilion!"

In the heart of the mountain, a vast pavilion came into view. Surrounded by clouds and mist, it was clearly a blessed land for immortals.

"This pavilion is so grand! It’s far superior to the Heaven-Piercing Tower of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court!"

Using his Void-Breaking Starry Eyes, Sun Wukong noticed the rich primordial qi within the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion. It seemed like it served purposes beyond storing treasures, with a unique charm similar to the Heaven-Piercing Tower of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court but on a much grander scale!

"The Spiritual Treasure Pavilion is divided into three levels. The first and second levels are for placing spiritual treasures. The first level provides grades and attributes of treasures, but the treasures are relatively low-tier, with the highest being heavenly artifacts. The second level has no introductions; the grades vary, and what kind of treasure one can obtain depends entirely on personal luck. You can choose to select spiritual treasures from either the first or second level."

Great Hall Master Mu Yin explained to Sun Wukong, Wu Yong, and Sikong Yu as he opened the pavilion’s door.

Wu Yong impatiently rushed into the pavilion as if arriving late would mean missing out on the best treasures. Sikong Yu nodded at Sun Wukong and entered as well.

Sun Wukong did not hurry inside. Instead, he asked Great Hall Master Mu Yin, "Mu Brother, what is the third level for? Can we go there?"

"The third level, hmm, that’s for the cultivation of spiritual treasures that have gained spiritual wisdom. It’s rarely visited, even by us."

"Spiritual treasures with spiritual wisdom? You mean artifact spirits?"

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, surprised. Spiritual treasures capable of forming artifact spirits, known as sentient spiritual treasures in the Three Realms, might not always rank high but are extremely rare. They can continue to cultivate and improve like other cultivators, though they can’t exist independently of their physical forms.

"That’s right!"

Great Hall Master Mu Yin nodded, a flash of surprise in his eyes. "Why, have you heard of sentient spiritual treasures?"

"I’ve heard of them, but never seen one."

Typically, these treasure with artifact spirits are weapons, especially swords, known as sword spirits. Since Sun Wukong was not a sword cultivator, he hadn’t seen them before.

"Wukong, the sentient treasures on the third level have peculiar temperaments. It’s best not to provoke them, or you might get attacked!"

Seeing the glint in Sun Wukong’s eyes, Great Hall Master Mu Yin hurried to caution him. Sentient spiritual treasures held great allure for many, but very few could earn their acknowledgment. Most who tried ended up injured by the treasures instead.

"I’ve got it, Mu Brother. Thank you for the warning! But does that mean the sentient spiritual treasures on the third level don’t count towards our initiation quota?"

"Correct. Only those who are destined can obtain sentient spiritual treasures; they don’t count as an alliance gift. If anyone manages to earn a sentient treasure’s acknowledgment, it’s their fortune... Wait, are you planning to go up anyway?"

Great Hall Master Mu Yin realized Sun Wukong’s intent to try his luck with the sentient spiritual treasures.

"I’ll act within my means, Mu Brother. No need to worry! I’m heading in!"

Sun Wukong smiled. As long as claiming a sentient spiritual treasure didn’t count against his quota, he would explore the third level after selecting his initiation treasure from the second level. Even if he couldn’t subdue a sentient treasure, it would be worth the experience.

"Ah, the impulsiveness of youth! Well, perhaps it’s part of his fate. Why should I worry? Let’s observe and see!"

Watching Sun Wukong’s figure disappear into the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion, Great Hall Master Mu Yin sighed, chuckled, and sat down cross-legged in front of the pavilion, quietly waiting.