Of course, the so-called Mirage Dragon, although also a Dragon Species, is different from a True Dragon, merely possessing part of the True Dragon's bloodline.

Gu Yuan suspected that the Mirage Dragon Pearl in his hand was probably just an Inner Core formed by a Mirage Demon with the Mirage Dragon bloodline.

Nevertheless, it was enough for his purposes.

The other top-grade divine technique recorded in his "Primordial True Water Scripture", "Mirror Flower Water Moon," required absorbing the primal Mirage Qi from the Mirage Dragon Pearl to cultivate the Divine Power Seed and lay the foundation for future development.

This Mirage Dragon Pearl was of high quality, sufficient for cultivating the Mirror Flower Water Moon divine techniques.

Seeing Gu Yuan seemingly satisfied, the white-haired old man was assured and introduced with a smile:

"This Mirage Dragon Pearl was left by an overseas customer some time ago. It's considered the Inner Core of a Mirage Demon with the Mirage Dragon bloodline, and its price is high, which I believe you are aware of, my friend."

Gu Yuan didn't speak, but his thumb brushed the surface of the Mirage Dragon Pearl a few times, revealing a hint of impatience, and he said in a low voice:

"I'm short on time, so you'd better get to the point and stop beating around the bush."

The white-haired old man paused upon hearing this, realizing he had overplayed his hand, and awkwardly smiled: "It's indeed my fault. Let's put it straight; the value of this Mirage Dragon Pearl is not inferior to all the Elixirs you've brought together."

"However, if you agree to find me for Spirit Pills in the future, I'll authorize you to take this Mirage Dragon Pearl and even give you another thousand Spirit Stones."

As he spoke, Gu Yuan didn't say anything, but the attendant beside him was taken aback.

The white-haired old man didn't look at him, keeping his gaze and smile on Gu Yuan.

It seemed like he was taking a loss with this offer. However, the Elixirs brought by Gu Yuan could easily fetch thousands more Spirit Stones by just selling them at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

In actuality, he was just earning a bit less. In return, he could gain the goodwill of an Alchemy Master and potentially a continuous source of wealth, making this deal quite worthwhile.

Meeting the other party's gaze, Gu Yuan nodded and agreed readily: "Alright."

He could clearly see the other party's intentions, but he didn't care.

After all, it was just a matter of mutual benefit, and the offered price was reasonable.

"Good, good, good!"

The white-haired old man, surnamed Shi, was greatly pleased upon hearing it, repeatedly expressing his satisfaction.

...

"With this Mirage Dragon Pearl, once I cultivate the Mirror Flower Water Moon divine techniques, I'll be able to give certain people a pleasant surprise!"

Leaving the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, walking on the street, Gu Yuan thought silently to himself.

The top-grade divine techniques in the "Primordial True Water Scripture" included two, namely the "Void Moon Reflected Sword Formulas" and the "Mirror Flower Water Moon."

The former was a relatively pure Attacking Divine Techniques, capable of comprehending the path of the great dao, while the latter was neither Attacking Divine Techniques nor Defensive Divine Techniques, but a rare Special Divine Technique.

As the name implies, Mirror Flower Water Moon is the flower in a mirror, the moon in the water, with two interpretations: one being a flexible and elusive ethereal concept, the other as a metaphor for illusory images.

Once Gu Yuan's Mirror Flower Water Moon divine techniques was cultivated, it could temporarily form an illusory yet real doppelgänger and even turn the enemy's attack into an illusory state, making it extraordinarily marvelous.

Initially, the doppelgänger illusion could only possess thirty percent of his cultivation and could only last for one hour before disintegrating on its own.

The deeper the cultivation of the divine technique, the higher the cultivation of the doppelgänger illusion.

It is said that when achieving a Small Success in the divine technique, the doppelgänger could have seventy percent cultivation of the main body and last for several months.

With Great Success in the divine technique, it could have the full cultivation strength of the main body and can transform into a true doppelgänger, remaining permanently.

Thus, even though this divine technique isn't an Attacking Divine Techniques, it is much more valuable than pure attacking or defensive divine techniques.

Once the Mirror Flower Water Moon divine techniques is mastered, it will enable him to implement his plan and give certain people at Medicine King Mountain and that Lv Kun a big surprise!

Wandering through his next plans, Gu Yuan suddenly paused, sensing something was amiss.

He looked up to find significantly fewer pedestrians on the street.

The bustling street was now sparsely populated.

Something's fishy, where is everyone?

Many people have gone somewhere?

Gu Yuan realized something was off and instinctively looked towards the direction of the Red Dragon Immortal Palace.

Indeed, nine towering crimson pillars stood in the distant sky, forming a mysterious array, now radiating bright light, revealing restrictions and array's brilliance, encapsulating an Immortal Palace.

Turns out the Red Dragon Immortal Palace is about to open! No wonder…

Gu Yuan realized.

Then,

Roar——!!!

Amidst a series of high-pitched and authoritative dragon roars, the nine towering crimson pillars suddenly transformed into nine Red Dragon Dragons, entangling with each other, forming a massive crimson giant gate.

Even from a distance, Gu Yuan could strangely see the various patterns on it.

Fire Crows, Fire Serpents, Fire Toads, Fire Ghosts, Fire Bulls, Fire Dragons, and other fire attribute demons appeared vividly on the crimson giant gate, soaring, and roaring.

As for that Immortal Palace, it unbelievably faded away in plain view until it vanished.

"What, could this Red Dragon Immortal Palace be a fake?"

Gu Yuan was astounded by the scene.

Or could it be that this crimson giant gate is the true portal to the Red Dragon Immortal Palace?

"Haha, my good friend, are you curious about what just happened?"

A tall figure appeared beside Gu Yuan.

This person wore a purple robe, with extraordinarily beautiful features that bordered on otherworldly, his skin gleaming white, and especially those eyes, glimmered like gems.

Just standing there, he gave off a grand yet mysterious aura, like being surrounded by mist, making it hard to discern illusion from reality.

Clang——!!!

Upon seeing this person, Gu Yuan's Sword Heart, which hadn't reacted in a long while, issued a warning, indicating that this person was extremely dangerous, far more terrifying than Lv Kun.

Who could this powerful expert be... Gu Yuan grew cautious but smiled on the outside:

"Perhaps you know, my friend?"

The young man in the purple robe didn't withhold information and smiled while saying:

"The Red Dragon Taoist truly schemed well, that Immortal Palace just now should have been fake or a trap he set up to prevent certain individuals from breaking in."

"If some didn't have the thought, it would be fine, but if greed led them to sneak in, hehe…"

At this point, the young man in the purple robe shook his head slightly and didn't finish his words.

But how could Gu Yuan not understand what he meant?

If that Immortal Palace was fake, those capable of sneaking in early would at least face severe consequences.

The young man in the purple robe stood with his back straight, looking at the crimson portal. Despite being a male, his features were more exceptional than many females, evoking jealousy:

"In comparison, this giant door is likely the real entrance to the Red Dragon Immortal Palace."

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