He loved to collect all kinds of rare treasures, but he never expected that his life’s collection would end up benefiting Ning Chen.
These dozen or so storage rings contained items worth a total of eight hundred million low-grade spirit stones.
The three hundred million spirit stones he had brought when heading to the Central Plains had been almost entirely depleted, but now, not only had they been fully replenished, he had also gained an additional five hundred million.
**Chapter 973: The Real Spirit Realm**
Reappearing, Ning Chen found himself within the Dragon Gate.
This time, he did not appear before the many disciples of the Dragon Gate; instead, he merged with the void and emerged directly inside the Hero Chief’s cave dwelling.
At this moment, the Hero Chief’s eyes were tightly shut, and a trace of immensely profound aura flowed around him.
Having reached the Radiant Sun realm, the Hero Chief appeared increasingly unfathomable.
Ning Chen did not make a sound, standing quietly and waiting for the Hero Chief to finish his cultivation.
Not long after, half a day slipped away. When the Hero Chief exhaled a long breath and awoke from his seclusion, his face was filled with satisfaction—only to suddenly see Ning Chen standing before him.
"You... have returned! Senior Ning!"
Seeing Ning Chen, the Hero Chief’s face was filled with joyful surprise. He sprang up abruptly and looked at him.
Ning Chen chuckled and nodded. Seeing his old friend again, he felt a momentary sense of …
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