txolops Chapter 287 The Yin Body
Chapter 287 The Yin Body
He patted the shell of the black tortoise beneath him: "As for the black tortoise, the elemental counters are even more pronounced. Its strength is suppressed by half here, and its best defense is simply unable to penetrate the fire lizard king's lava armor. Letting it out to fight head-on is only adding another target, which is not very meaningful."
He changed the subject, his tone turning slightly cold: "Of course, if it really comes to a life-or-death situation with no other choice, we will not hesitate to fight to the death. Spirit beasts and magical treasures are ultimately external things, used to save our lives and seek the Dao. We should use them when necessary and discard them when necessary, but we must use them appropriately and be willing to give them up when they are valuable."
Yuan Yao was stunned for a long time after listening to Luo Ming's calm, almost cold, remarks. She had originally thought Luo Ming was "soft-hearted" or "pedantic," but she hadn't expected his thoughts to be so profound and practical. These words completely overturned some of her misconceptions about Luo Ming, but also raised her opinion of him to a higher level.
"Brother Luo's considerations are thorough; I was mistaken," Yuan Yao said softly, then closed her eyes to continue regulating her breathing.
Time flowed slowly as the Xuan Turtle swam steadily in the water. After clearing out the scattered fire lizards, the Gold-Eating Insects flew back one by one, like the most loyal guards, circling around the Xuan Turtle. The dark gold luster on their shells seemed to be more restrained and profound, and their auras merged into one, faintly forming an invisible deterrent.
A day later, the opposite shore of the lava lake came into view, a more rugged land filled with massive lava pillars and dark red caves. The surrounding temperature also seemed to have dropped slightly.
Just then, Luo Ming, who had been sensing his surroundings with his eyes closed, suddenly frowned and let out a soft "Eh."
"What's wrong?" Yuan Yao opened her eyes alertly.
"The lingering scent of sunflower water here is quite strong, and... it seems to carry a hint of disorder and decay," Luo Ming said in a deep voice, his sharp gaze sweeping across the seemingly calm lake surface in front of him.
He was acutely aware of water-attribute spiritual energy, and having previously observed the Crimson Fire Old Monster, he had some impression of the aura of his Sunflower Water Demon Art.
He immediately unleashed his full divine sense, carefully examining the area. Soon, his expression hardened slightly: "The aura of the Kui Water has ceased its advance; instead, it abruptly stops here, dissipating chaotically… Could it be…?"
A guess came to mind. He quickly gave instructions to the swarm of gold-devouring insects surrounding him.
"Buzz—!"
Dozens of dark golden insect arrows instantly broke away from the protective formation, like soldiers receiving orders, and precisely pierced the depths of the lava lake where Luo Ming sensed the densest remnants of the sunflower water! Ignoring the high temperature and the resistance of the magma, the swarm of insects quickly submerged and dispersed to search.
A moment later—
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Several arrows carrying several objects flew back from the lava and landed on the shell of the black tortoise.
What came into view was a storage bag with a dim spiritual light. In addition, there were three other magical treasures with similarly dim spiritual light: a blue flying sword and two round magical treasures.
"This is... Old Monster Crimson Flame's storage bag and magic weapon!" Yuan Yao gasped, her eyes wide with shock. Judging from the situation, these three magic weapons had obviously experienced an extremely fierce battle or explosion, resulting in significant damage to their spiritual essence. And the storage bag and magic weapon were left here; the fate of their owner... was self-evident.
Luo Ming calmly picked up the two-colored mystic crystal bead, sensing the entanglement of pure water and fire energy within it. He then examined the blue flying sword and the marks on the Fire Pearl, and slowly said:
"It seems that the Crimson Flame Monster didn't escape as easily as we did. I wonder if it's because he ran out of magic power or encountered a stronger siege here."
He shook his head and didn't continue. But the meaning was already clear—Old Monster Crimson Fire, this renowned late-stage Core Formation expert from the Chaotic Star Sea, one of the most promising cultivators to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, had already perished in this lava lake, leaving no trace of his body, only this broken magic weapon and storage bag, proving that he had struggled here.
The path of cultivation is indeed cruel. One wrong step, or a stroke of bad luck, and you're plunged into an abyss, your body and soul extinguished. Even a powerful figure like the Crimson Fire Old Monster, possessing the Sunflower Water Demon Art and several ancient treasures, could not escape his fate in this treacherous and dangerous Void Heaven Palace.
Luo Ming calmly examined the three magical treasures in his hands, his expression revealing no sadness or regret for the fall of his "fellow cultivator," the Crimson Flame Old Monster. Such was the nature of the cultivation world; opportunities and dangers coexisted, and death and the dissipation of one's cultivation were commonplace. What he cared about was whether these relics could be transformed into tangible benefits.
Although the Fire Pearl and the Mystic Crystal Pearl were damaged in spirit, they still retained most of their power and were quite valuable. The Fire Pearl, in particular, seemed to resonate with the lava environment and could enhance fire-attribute divine abilities, making it a rare fire-attribute magic treasure.
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Luo Ming unceremoniously put the two precious pearls into his storage bag, preparing to refine them again in the future.
As for the blue flying sword, although it was also damaged, the main body of the sword was intact. Its material was a rare type of Frost Soul Black Iron. The latest chapter of the novel has been updated, so hurry and catch up! Having been nurtured for hundreds of years by the Crimson Fire Old Monster using the Sunflower Water Demon Art, it had long since become sentient, possessing excellent amplification effects on water and ice attribute divine abilities. However, its spirituality was now damaged, requiring a long period of nurturing with pure water spiritual energy to recover.
Luo Ming pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to Yuan Yao beside him. This woman possessed a water elemental root, and in previous battles, she had mostly used yin-type water-attribute techniques, so this flying sword was perfect for her.
"This flying sword is for you." Luo Ming flicked his wrist, and the dull blue flying sword floated towards Yuan Yao.
"This sword was forged from Frost Soul Black Iron and nurtured by the power of Kui Water for hundreds of years. Although it was severely damaged, its spiritual essence has not been extinguished. You possess a water spiritual root, so if you take good care of it, it should be able to recover seventy or eighty percent of its power in time. It is quite a good protective magic weapon."
Yuan Yao was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up with surprise. She took the flying sword; it was icy to the touch. Although the blade was dim, she could still feel the pure water elemental power contained within it.
With her discerning eye, she could naturally see the sword's extraordinary nature; even damaged, its value far exceeded most of her possessions. She never expected Luo Ming to be willing to give her such a treasure.
She raised her head and looked at Luo Ming, a deliberately softened, genuinely grateful smile blooming on her beautiful face. Her eyes sparkled, and her voice was three degrees softer than usual: "Yuan Yao knew that Brother Luo was a man who knew how to cherish women, and was willing to give such a treasure to his younger sister. I will remember this kindness."
Contrary to her expectations, Luo Ming did not display any smug or ambiguous expression of "being thanked by a beauty." He simply nodded slightly in response. His thoughts were no longer on the flying sword or Yuan Yao's "gratitude," but had turned to another more crucial issue.
He remained outwardly calm, but secretly he was rapidly communicating with Tianjing Sanren in his sea of consciousness.
"Senior, have you ever heard of... the Yin Body?" Luo Ming asked directly, using his divine sense to transmit his voice.
He had long known that Yuan Yao's constitution was an extremely rare one, the Heavenly Yin Body, which had an excellent compatibility with Yin-attribute techniques and certain special secret arts.
Special physical constitutions are often accompanied by special abilities or effects, and if properly guided, their value is immeasurable.
Within his sea of consciousness, the previously dormant divine sense of the Heavenly Mirror Hermit clearly fluctuated, his voice tinged with surprise: "The Heavenly Yin Physique? Where did you learn of this physique? Could it be... that the little girl before you possesses the Heavenly Yin Physique?"
After receiving Luo Ming's affirmative answer, Tianjing Sanren remained silent for a moment. Then, a divine thought filled with disbelief and intense emotion surged forth in Luo Ming's sea of consciousness:
"Young Luo! I really don't know what to say to you! Your luck is just too heaven-defying! It's one thing to encounter that junior with the Xunfeng Physique before, but although the Xunfeng Physique is rare, it can only help you to a limited extent. At most, it can help your Wind Fox Beast cultivate faster."
But this time… the Yin Body! This is one of the top-tier spiritual bodies, appearing only once every thousand years! Its rarity and potential far surpass that of the Wind Body! If this spiritual body is used properly, it will be a tremendous opportunity for you!
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming's heart skipped a beat. He knew the Heavenly Yin Physique was extraordinary, even greatly aiding Qing Yuanzi in surviving his tribulation, but judging from the unusually excited tone of the Heavenly Mirror Hermit, its value seemed far beyond his previous estimation? He suppressed his excitement and immediately pressed, "Senior, what are the special and wondrous uses of this spiritual body? Please enlighten me!"
The words that Tianjing Sanren spoke next were like a boulder thrown into Luo Ming's heart, stirring up a storm of emotions:
"After the Heavenly Yin Body is fully formed, a wisp of Heavenly Yin Qi is generated within the body. This Qi, along with the Pure Yin Qi and the Great Yin Qi, is known as the three major primordial Yin Qi. All of them are the most Yin and purest source of power in the world, with infinite wonders and are incomparable to ordinary Yin Qi."
Tianjing Sanren's tone was filled with undisguised envy and admiration, "And what's most remarkable is that this kind of physique often produces a wonderful effect of yin-yang complementarity and dragon-tiger convergence when combined with certain special yang-attribute spiritual bodies!"
He paused, as if recalling something, his voice carrying a strange meaning: "Young Luo, due to the refining of the Wood Spirit Holy Embryo, you have by chance acquired a trace of the characteristics of the Flame Wood Body, leaning towards the Yang attribute, with vigorous vitality."
This woman possesses a pure Yin constitution, utterly Yin and pure. If you two could become cultivation partners, using a special method of Yin-Yang dual cultivation to harmonize the Dragon and Tiger, complementing each other's origins… tsk tsk, the effect would be far more than a simple addition of one!
"By harmonizing Yin and Yang, you will align with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. This will not only greatly enhance your cultivation speed—to my knowledge, by at least several tens of percent, or even more! It will also refine your magical power, purify your spiritual energy, solidify your foundation, and even provide unexpected assistance in breaking through bottlenecks!"
"It can increase it by several percent?!" Even with his resolute will, Luo Ming couldn't help but be shaken upon hearing this number, instinctively asking the question. A several percent increase in cultivation speed, on the path of immortal cultivation that often takes hundreds of years, means saving countless hours and widening the gap in skill! This is simply a heaven-defying auxiliary effect!