Chapter 5840
“The Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus grows in the Blood Soul Cold Pool deep within the Eternal Ice Plains of the Tenth Heaven’s far north. It requires the absorption of a thousand years’ worth of cold poison and the earth’s vein blood energy to take shape, blooming once every hundred years, with a flowering period of only three days…”
“Earth Core Jade Marrow Milk is produced in the Earth Core Jade Vein at the very bottom of the Lava Demon Abyss of the Eleventh Heaven. Nourished by the purest earth fire and earth spirit for ten thousand years, only a single drop can be obtained. It has the miraculous effects of strengthening
the foundation, nourishing the essence, locking the soul, and stabilizing the spirit…” “Nine-Aperture Divine Soul Grass grows only in certain Netherworld Ancient Caves or Dream Realms containing innate soul power in the Twelfth Heaven. This grass has nine orifices and can spontaneously absorb and release soul power, making it a supreme treasure for stabilizing and nourishing the divine soul…”
Each item is a peerless treasure capable of causing bloodshed, and the difficulty of obtaining it is unimaginable.
Kai put down the jade slip, looked at the expectant Crimson Cloud Demon Lord, and understood.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord was unfamiliar with the Tenth Heaven and his strength wasn’t top-tier in this realm. Obtaining these treasures would be like searching for a needle in a haystack, potentially even leading to his death.
He came to him because he trusted his character and abilities, and also because of their relationship.
“Senior wants me to help you find these medicinal herbs?” Kai asked.
“Exactly!”
the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord earnestly replied, “Kai, I know this is difficult, like climbing to heaven! But I truly have no other choice!”
“Lingyue…she can’t wait much longer! If you’re willing to help, I, Crimson Cloud, hereby swear a great oath of my heart, that for the rest of my life, I will serve you, go through fire and water, without hesitation!”
“All my resources will be at your disposal! I only ask…I only ask to bring Lingyue a glimmer of hope!”
With that, this once-powerful demonic figure in the Nine Heavens actually bowed to Kai!
Kai quickly helped him up.
He admired the unwavering love between the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord and the Spirit Moon Fairy, a love that transcended righteousness and demonic influence, and lasted through life and death.
Moreover, the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord had helped him many times over the years.
It was only right and proper that he should help.
“Senior, you don’t need to go to such lengths. Given our relationship, even if it means my own destruction, I will help you.”
“However, my understanding of the Tenth Heaven is limited, especially regarding detailed information about these kinds of rare treasures…”
He pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up: “But there is someone who might be able to provide us with some clues.”
“Who?” the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord asked hastily.
“The Sect Master of the Xuantian Sword Sect is Ling Yunzi,”
Kai said. “The Xuantian Sword Sect is a renowned and righteous sect with a long history in the Tenth Heaven. Their knowledge of the geography, resources, and secrets of the Tenth Heaven must far surpass that of you and me.”
“Especially the Eternal Ice Plains where the Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus is located. The Sword Sect may have some records or even have explored it.”
Upon hearing this, the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord’s face lit up with joy: “That’s excellent! However… I am a demon cultivator. If I rashly go to the Xuantian Sword Sect, I’m afraid…”
“It’s alright.”
Kai waved his hand. “Sect Master Ling Yunzi is not a pedantic person, and I just helped the Sword Sect out of a predicament. I still have some face to give them. Without further ado, let’s set off for the Xuantian Sword Sect.”
Kai’s injuries had largely stabilized, and his cultivation level had begun to adapt. It was also time to discuss the follow-up matters with Ling Yunzi.
Without further delay, Kai rolled up his sleeves, and with the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord in tow, they transformed into a swift streak of light and flew towards the Xuan Tian Sword Sect in the Ten Thousand Swords Mountains.
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The Xuan Tian Sword Sect, after several days of repair, although traces of the great battle were still visible, had restored order to the sect, and the protective array was being rapidly repaired, radiating a vibrant energy reminiscent of someone who had survived a calamity.
When Kai and the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord arrived at the mountain gate, it immediately alerted the guarding disciples.
However, upon recognizing Kai, the disciples showed expressions of reverence and excitement, quickly bowing respectfully and announcing the arrival.
Soon, Ling Yunzi, having received the news, personally came out to greet them.
His injuries had not yet healed, and his face was still somewhat pale, but his spirits were high. Seeing Kai’s safe return, he smiled with delight.
“Senior Chen! It’s wonderful that you’ve returned safely!”
Ling Yunzi greeted with a cupped-fist salute, then looked with a hint of doubt at the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord beside Kai, whose aura was deep and who was clearly a demonic cultivator. “And who is this fellow Daoist?”
“Sect Master Ling, this is Fellow Daoist Crimson Cloud, an old friend from my time in the Nine Heavens.”
Kai gave a brief introduction, not going into detail about the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord’s background to avoid unnecessary trouble. “I’ve come here today to ask Sect Master Ling about something.”
Seeing that this was an old friend of Kai’s, Ling Yunzi, despite the other being a demonic cultivator, still politely cupped his hands in greeting: “So it’s Fellow Daoist Crimson Cloud, a pleasure to meet you. Senior Chen and Fellow Daoist Crimson Cloud, please speak freely; I will answer all your questions.”
The three entered the main hall and took their seats according to their status as host and guest.
Kai got straight to the point, informing Ling Yunzi about the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Body-Shaping Pill and the core ingredient, the Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus, that the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord needed, and showed him the jade slip containing the pill formula.
After listening, Ling Yunzi’s expression became solemn.
He took the jade slip and carefully examined the description of the Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus, his brows furrowing slightly.
“The Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus…this thing is indeed recorded in the scriptures of my Xuan Tian Sword Sect,”
Ling Yunzi said slowly. “Just as the formula states, it only grows in the Blood Soul Cold Pool, the core area of the Eternal Ice Plains in the far north.”
“That ‘Eternal Ice Plains’ is one of the most infamous forbidden areas of the Ten Heavens, perpetually frigid, with gale-force winds and an extremely harsh environment. Even ordinary Heavenly Immortal cultivators who venture into it face nine deaths out of ten.”
“And that ‘Blood Soul Cold Pool’ is one of the most dangerous and mysterious forbidden areas in the Ice Plains. It is said that the water in the cold pool is incredibly cold and contains a strange blood poison that can corrode spiritual power and the soul. Furthermore, unknown powerful beasts may lurk within the pool.”
“Fellow Daoist Chi Yun, forgive my bluntness, but obtaining this ‘Thousand-Year Ice Soul Blood Lotus’ is extremely difficult and exceptionally dangerous.”
“Moreover, this thing blooms only once every hundred years, with a very short flowering period. If the timing is wrong, even reaching the cold pool will result in returning empty-handed.”
“According to our sect’s records, about three hundred years ago, a senior at the eighth rank of the Celestial Immortal realm ventured into the depths of the icy plains and seemed to have discovered traces of the Blood Soul Cold Pool. However, he returned severely injured and did not obtain the Blood Lotus. Instead, he damaged his Dao foundation.”