Shen Changqing pondered silently.

The importance of the Heavenly Gate Secret was becoming clearer to him.

On ordinary days,

this secret treasure showed no signs of change.

Since the establishment of the Heavenly Gate Secret, instances of movement could be counted on one hand.

But each time there was movement, great benefits followed.

Now,

facing the vessel, the Heavenly Gate Secret stirred once again.

Shen Changqing had a premonition.

If he could obtain the vessel, it would surely bring great benefits.

However —

the two vessels before him had little to do with himself.

Such a supreme treasure,

in the hands of any clan, would be a rare object, not easily bestowed upon disciples.

If he reached Divine Realm Perfection, perhaps he would have a chance to obtain a vessel from the Candle Sect.

After all,

Shen Changqing knew that after mastering the Eyes of Time, his status in the Candle Sect had become quite significant.

For ordinary Divine Realm Perfection, the Candle Sect wouldn’t easily bestow a vessel.

But if he reached Divine Realm Perfection, to help him advance to Divine King, the Candle Sect might truly offer a vessel.

However,

these were just Shen Changqing’s own speculations, not yet certain.

Considering the preciousness of a vessel, normal pathways offered little chance of obtaining one.

So,

he could only set this matter aside for now.

On the other side,

after Changsheng Divine King offered up two vessels, the Candle Emperor slightly nodded, and his figure dissolved into nothingness, disappearing from sight.

Mi Shui Divine King directly collected the vessels, then said, "Very well, from this moment, the original territory of the White Jade Sect now belongs to the Flame Sect, and our Candle Sect disciples will withdraw immediately." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Thank you."

Changsheng Divine King replied calmly, then also left directly.

The price of two vessels was a profit for the Flame Sect, having obtained the territory of the White Jade Sect.

Yet, the earlier attitude of the Candle Emperor left him somewhat displeased.

Now that the deal was concluded, he had no reason to stay longer.

As for matters following, they could be left to other Flame Sect cultivators to handle.

Even though the various forces of the Heavenly Phenomena Domain might covet it, they could not now bring trouble to the Flame Sect.

After all, the Flame Sect had stood in the Heavenly Phenomena Domain for hundreds of thousands of years, with an unparalleled foundation. Anyone wanting to oppose the Flame Sect had better weigh their chances carefully.

With Changsheng Divine King’s departure,

the elevated temperature gradually dissipated, returning to its previous level.

Shen Changqing withdrew his gaze, looking towards Zhongshan Ling beside him.

"Elder Ling, do you have any understanding of the Flame Sect or the Beiyan Clan?"

The Heavens Myriad Clans were too numerous, and there was no memory of the Flame Sect or Beiyan Clan in the original memories of Zhongshan Chou.

To understand, he could only ask others.

The elder before him, being able to become an Elder of the Candle Sect, surely had considerable knowledge that might provide some answers.

Hearing this,

Zhongshan Ling’s expression was gentle: "The Flame Sect is a force established by the Beiyan Clan on the Eternal Ancient Continent, with a strong foundation. The Changsheng Divine King just now is the Sect Master of the Flame Sect, rumored to be the Universe Divine King.

As for the Beiyan Clan, it is one of the branches of the Heavens Fire Spirit, although not as strong as our Zhongshan Clan, it is not far off either."

A branch of the Heavens Fire Spirit!

Shen Changqing’s eyes flickered.

Seeing his confusion, Zhongshan Ling further explained.

"There are Five Elements in the Heavens, Five Elements in Heaven and Earth, and by chance, the Five Elements can give birth to spirit intellect, thus transforming into true living beings, much like the Mountain God Clan.

The Dushan Clan is a branch of the Mountain God Clan, and the Beiyan Clan is a branch of the Fire Spirit Clan.

The Fire Spirit Clan is very powerful, not weaker than the Mountain God Clan, but like the Mountain God Clan, the Fire Spirit Clan is fragmented, not a single entity, so a single branch is not considered very strong.

In the future, if you travel the Eternal Ancient Continent or the Heavens, with your status as a Candle Sect Direct Disciple, you need not fear them."

Understood!

Total clarity.

Zhongshan Ling’s words gave Shen Changqing a clear understanding of the Beiyan Clan.

In short,

it was a force similar to the Dushan Clan.

Perhaps, in terms of strength, it might even be slightly weaker than the Dushan Clan.

Then,

he further inquired: "Elder, do you know what exactly a vessel is?"

"A vessel?"

Zhongshan Ling was momentarily stunned, then began to explain.

"A vessel is a necessity for one in the Divine Realm to advance to Divine King. As the name implies, a vessel is the supreme treasure that bears a Divine Kingdom, and only with a vessel can a complete Divine Kingdom be established.

On the contrary, without a vessel, no matter how profound your foundation, you cannot create a Divine Kingdom out of thin air, much less support one."

"For this reason, vessels are particularly precious among the Heavens Myriad Clans, but the birth of vessels is not easy. Only when the Heaven and Earth Rules are born or shattered might vessels be nurtured.

Moreover, each emergence yields only a few vessels.

In times of good luck, there might be three to five, in times of poor luck, there might be only one."

On hearing this,

Shen Changqing’s expression shifted: "What does Elder mean by the birth and shattering of Heaven and Earth Rules?"

"To put it simply, it is the moment of Heaven and Earth’s birth, and the moment of Heaven and Earth’s destruction. Only then do vessels appear."

"I see."

Shen Changqing realized.

The appearance of vessels only during the birth and destruction of Heaven and Earth means that vessels are indeed supreme treasures, with even the conditions for their emergence being so strict.