Published: February 12, 2025
In his hand, the "Two-in-One" felt neither hot nor warm; on the contrary, it had a slightly cool touch.
Ye Zhongming couldn't help but marvel at how this item was a perfect artifact, showing no signs of being man-made at all. Once, he had seen a similar object— the metallic platform that held the mysterious hammer beneath the Lava Sea. But that one was much larger and not just a simple plate.
For some reason, Ye Zhongming always felt there was a connection between the two, not just because of the magma inside but also due to the sensation it gave him when held.
He put it down and picked up the third item.
This was a metallic ring resembling a bracelet, with dense, chaotic markings that were impossible to decipher. On one side of the inner ring, there was a small protrusion, as big as a fingernail, with a suction cup-like tip. On the opposite side, there was also a bump, but instead of a suction cup, it had a dull conical shape.
Ye Zhongming was sure he didn't know what this was for, but he found a hint of the Gate of Blessing within its markings.
Of course, this was just a feeling; whether this bracelet was actually related to the Gate of Blessing still needed to be verified.
The fourth item was an emerald cat's eye stone, not the kind that was crystal clear, but one with beautiful patterns on it.
From its appearance, Ye Zhongming couldn't figure much out, but when he held it, it resonated with him.
He could say it was the most compatible one among dozens of items, and he could even control it.
Ye Zhongming instantly recognized what it was.
The Brown Bone Law Pearl!
That pearl from the posthumous child that had shone brilliantly during the siege of the Temple of Dawn.
However, that item couldn't be placed in space and couldn't pass through the space-time gate, so it had to be left in the Royal City.
Who would have thought it would appear in this way?
Ye Zhongming lifted the pearl and tried to use it according to the control method from the secret realm, only to find that there was a significant difference from before. The most noticeable change was that its abilities had decreased by four; now there were only six left, and only three of them were in an unlocked state.
Having traveled from a collapsed space to a completely new one, this item, once regarded as a sacred object by the posthumous child, had still sustained some damage.
As for the fifth item, it was also a pearl, but compared to the Brown Bone Law Pearl, it seemed a bit dull.
Ye Zhongming placed it in the category of something he somewhat understood because he sensed a strong life force emanating from it.
How could a bean-sized pearl contain such a massive amount of life energy?
Ye Zhongming was puzzled.
These five items were the ones Ye Zhongming could vaguely guess how to use or what they pertained to; the rest would have to be studied slowly later.
Due to his eye problems, Ye Zhongming temporarily shelved the plans he had made earlier. Instead, he focused on resting at Cloud Summit, crafting some equipment, and discussing future developments with other members.
At the same time, he was waiting to see if any new, better boxes would fall from the sky.
Sometimes, Ye Zhongming found it strange that although he was the agent of the Tarros Red Dwarf, his authority was evidently limited, and the life forms of this race had not developed any closeness to him.
As a result, Ye Zhongming was unaware of many things that higher-ranking agents should know.
At times, he also thought about the director of the divine hall. What exactly was that person worried about? Ye Zhongming had his guesses but couldn't be certain.
During this phase at Cloud Summit, they were continuously digesting everything obtained from the secret realm and utilizing the items within the extraterrestrial box. Even though some of the weapons did not significantly help Cloud Summit, those roulette items were still very valuable.
The territorial system had stabilized, and multiple controllable districts had occupied the area surrounding the villa. Any attempt to attack Cloud Summit would have to pass through these districts, meaning Cloud Summit's safety had increased.