Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Treasure Map Upgrade

Inside the Quiet Chamber, Zhang Yuan took out two Treasure Maps from his Storage Space.

One was given by Yan Bei on his deathbed, and the other was from the widow of this Hero of the Martial World, Su Clan.

After unfolding the two Treasure Maps, no matter the size, color, or texture, including the patterns drawn on them, they were almost identical, with only slight differences visible upon close inspection.

Then, Zhang Yuan tore off his own Treasure Map from his body.

His Treasure Map had always been stuck to his abdomen, used to protect the vital Dantian area, becoming a piece of armor.

Since entering Upper Scenic Celestial for cultivation, Zhang Yuan hadn’t touched this Treasure Map again.

Interestingly, during his time in Upper Scenic Celestial, the Treasure Map never changed, or rather, never showed the existence of any treasure.

Zhang Yuan was focused on cultivation, so he didn’t mind.

Now, having unexpectedly obtained these two seemingly related Treasure Maps, they couldn’t help but stir his past memories.

A powerful unmatched Divine Soldier, and a Spirit Mouse with its own Storage Space, any of the treasures Zhang Yuan obtained through the Treasure Map would be enough to make a Divine Entry-level master drool.

Especially the former, Zhang Yuan couldn’t remember how many times he had used the Red Blood Saber to reverse-slay strong enemies, winning battles one after another.

It’s unknown whether the newly acquired Treasure Maps could bring him surprise as well.

Zhang Yuan tried placing an animal hide over his own Treasure Map.

The next moment, ripples appeared on the Treasure Map as if a stone had been dropped into calm water, causing the map to show circles of undulations.

The animal hide just placed on it silently "fused" into it.

There’s potential!

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yuan placed the second animal hide down.

As expected, this new Treasure Map was also fused, or rather devoured, by Zhang Yuan’s Treasure Map!

In no time, the Treasure Map that had fused with two hides stopped showing any undulations.

But its edges extended, increasing its size by a full one-third.

Not only that, but the map displayed on the surface of the Treasure Map also changed accordingly.

It became larger and more complex.

Moreover, two symbols appeared on it, one showing a crimson red color, and the other golden yellow.

When Zhang Yuan tried to touch the golden dot with his finger, the map suddenly transformed tremendously.

In Zhang Yuan’s perception, the Treasure Map turned from 2D to 3D, and from a high altitude overlooking the ground, the view expanded vividly in his mind.

Upper Scenic Celestial!

Initially, Zhang Yuan didn’t react, but soon he discerned the hidden meaning.

This golden point represented Zhang Yuan’s existence; the scene just shown was his precise location within the mountain gate! 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Zhang Yuan immediately felt a sense of déjà vu—wasn’t this like the satellite maps from his previous life?

Not entirely identical, but not far off either.

This was extremely interesting!

However, when Zhang Yuan moved his finger away, poked at other locations on the map, the view instantly reverted from 3D to 2D.

Clearly, it couldn’t be used as a real satellite map.

Zhang Yuan felt somewhat regretful.

After some thought, he moved his finger again to the red dot.

Zhang Yuan’s view underwent another significant change, with countless images manifesting clearly in his mind.

A deserted ancient city surrounded by endless yellow sand appeared vividly before him!

It was unknown how many years this ancient city had been abandoned, most of the buildings had long been destroyed and buried by sand, with only parts of the city walls and high towers remaining, wordlessly narrating its former glory.

Ancient, desolate, mysterious, dead!

This ancient desert city gave Zhang Yuan an immensely impactful feeling.

The next moment, his consciousness jerked away from the Treasure Map.

Zhang Yuan couldn’t help raising his hand to rub his slightly aching forehead, secretly startled.

Viewing under this "God Mode" was certainly invigorating, but it required consuming a large amount of Spiritual Power to sustain.

If a person with weak Divine Soul Power tried this method, they might end up deranged and turning into an idiot!

But this change or evolution of the Treasure Map this time obviously greatly enhanced the value of this treasure.

No doubt, this red dot clearly signifies the location of the treasure.

Most importantly, this ancient desert city where the treasure is hidden was estimated to be tens of thousands of miles away from Upper Scenic Celestial.

It was known that usually, the Treasure Map only gave hints when treasures appeared nearby.

Now it can even display treasures thousands of miles away, such an upgrade is extraordinarily powerful.

Zhang Yuan estimated it could currently only display one treasure point.

But why the displayed treasure is in such a distant place.

Instead of somewhere closer.

That is something he needs to slowly delve into and research its secrets!

Zhang Yuan placed the Treasure Map back on his abdomen.

The upgraded Treasure Map covered an area that was also a third larger.

Moreover, perhaps it was an illusion, but Zhang Yuan felt its defensive ability had also increased.

As for the new treasure...

After thorough consideration, Zhang Yuan decided to venture out into the distant desert.

Because he faintly felt this time’s treasure would bring him great benefits!

Besides, Zhang Yuan’s trip wasn’t just for treasure hunting.

Even though he had long left Yongzhou, the unborn Drought Fiend, and the Heaven and Earth Destruction Yin Yang Array involving the Daqian Court and Celestial Being, had become a thorn in his heart.

It would not feel comfortable or satisfying until it was removed!

After making up his mind, Zhang Yuan sent a Talisman to Mo Huai’an.

He wanted to ask this disciple of the Sect in Upper Scenic Celestial to look after the Su Clan family. He didn’t need the latter to do anything specific, as long as someone could convey a message down, Yan Bei’s widow and children could live peacefully.

Not be bullied by others.

Mo Huai’an quickly replied to Zhang Yuan.

The Young Mage indicated that it was not an issue, and he would arrange for someone to care for the Su Clan family, allowing Zhang Yuan to focus on what he wanted to do.

Moreover, Mo Huai’an himself also needed to retreat for a period.

Although Mo Huai’an’s reply wasn’t lengthy, Zhang Yuan could still discern from between the lines that this halfway-ended journey of the martial world had a significant impact on this True Disciple.

After reading the reply, Zhang Yuan sighed quietly.

The next day, he went to the Martial Pavilion to apply for a three-month period for external tasks.

Currently, Zhang Yuan served as an Outer Guardian of the Martial Pavilion, and to a certain extent, he was under the jurisdiction of Upper Scenic Celestial, so he must report and apply for prolonged leaves from the mountain gate, not disappear at will.

And his application was smoothly approved.

After that, Zhang Yuan selected a few suitable tasks in the Merit Hall, then purchased a steed for riding at Lin Xian Manor, leaving the mountain gate in the evening.

Actually, given his status, Zhang Yuan could have borrowed a mount from the Sect for transportation for free.

But this time traveling to the distant desert, Zhang Yuan couldn’t even fully ensure his own safety.

Let alone that of a mount!