The next moment, a thick burst of sword energy slammed violently into the stone door. A thunderous crash echoed as the door finally cracked with countless fissures, before shattering into pieces with a final boom.
As the dust settled, Xu Chen stepped inside, unable to contain his anticipation. This second secret chamber was smaller than the first. In the center of the room sat a stone pedestal, upon which rested a single jade box.
He walked over, picked up the box, and pried it open with a creak. The treasure inside immediately came into view: a pill. It was entirely purple, yet flecked with streaks of blue and red. Tiny, distinct veins covered its surface, winding and twisting like miniature snakes.
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