The crowd gathered around the stone platform, their eyes fixed on the ancient box, filled with anticipation and greed. Lin Yang, though outwardly calm, was also extremely curious about what treasures were hidden inside. Just as everyone was about to open the box together, a burly cultivator suddenly stepped forward and loudly proclaimed, "I contributed the most to successfully resolving the puppet and arrow crisis; therefore, I deserve a larger share of the treasures in this box."
His words instantly shattered the previously harmonious atmosphere. The other cultivators frowned, and one retorted, "Everyone contributed, how can you say you contributed the most? This treasure should be divided equally." The burly cultivator's face darkened, he crossed his arms, and sneered, "Hmph, if I hadn't restrained most of the puppets just now, would you have been able to do it so easily? Don't make sarcastic remarks here."
The atmosphere instantly became tense, with the cultivators each sticking to their own version of events and refusing to yield. Lin Yang watched this scene, silently pondering a solution. He knew that if a fight broke out over the unequal distribution of the treasures, none of them would escape unscathed. At this moment, Chen Feng leaned close to Lin Yang's ear and whispered, "Brother Lin, these people are blinded by greed; they're unlikely to let this go peacefully. Should we take this opportunity to leave?"
Lin Yang shook his head slightly and replied softly, "Leaving now would surely be seen as cowardly, and we'd likely be looked down upon in the cultivation world. Besides, this treasure might be crucial for improving our strength; we can't give it up easily." After a moment's thought, Lin Yang stepped forward and said loudly, "Fellow cultivators, calm down. How about this? We don't know exactly what's inside this box, and some treasures might be suitable for certain cultivation methods. We can open the box first, see what's inside, and then distribute it according to our needs and contributions. This way, we can ensure fairness and maximize the treasure's effectiveness. What do you all think?"
Some cultivators, finding Lin Yang's words somewhat reasonable, nodded in agreement. However, a few hesitated, with the burly cultivator scoffing, "Hmph, that sounds nice, but who knows what you're really thinking?" Lin Yang was inwardly annoyed, but suppressed his anger, saying, "Fellow Daoist, I, Lin Yang, am new here and only wish to cultivate peacefully in this cultivation world. I have no intention of making enemies. If I had ulterior motives, I wouldn't have made such a suggestion."
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, Chen Feng, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and said, "I trust Brother Lin's character. Moreover, if we insist on fighting, I'm afraid other dangers in this ruin will take the opportunity to come knocking." Chen Feng's words made everyone's hearts skip a beat. They then remembered that this ruin was fraught with danger, and no one knew what else they might encounter.
Finally, after being persuaded by some cultivators, everyone agreed to Lin Yang's suggestion. Lin Yang took a deep breath, slowly walked towards the stone platform, and reached out to open the box. The moment his hand touched the box, a faint electric current spread through his body. Lin Yang was startled, but he did not back down and forcefully lifted the lid.
The moment the box was opened, a dazzling light shot into the sky, and within it, an ancient book slowly emerged. The book's surface was covered with mysterious runes, faintly radiating powerful spiritual energy. Upon seeing this, everyone's eyes lit up with elation, and they all crowded around it. Lin Yang's heart also stirred; he sensed that this ancient book was definitely extraordinary. However, before anyone could act, a crystal-clear pill appeared within the light. The pill emitted a five-colored glow, and its fragrant aroma invigorated everyone who smelled it.
"This is... a Spirit Gathering Divine Pill!" a knowledgeable cultivator exclaimed. "This pill can greatly enhance cultivation and break through bottlenecks; it's an unparalleled treasure!" Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the pill, and the recently calmed conflict was on the verge of erupting again. The burly cultivator couldn't wait to grab the pill, shouting, "This pill is mine!"
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