Chapter 506: Until You Reach the Golden Core, the Eyes Will Never Leave You
Chapter 506: Until You Reach the Golden Core, the Eyes Will Never Leave You!
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow after hearing this. Could it be the Immortal Sect is actually making a move, preparing to strike? he mused inwardly.
Just hearing the name “Nether Abyss Mountain Chariot” indicated it was no simple matter, not to mention that the Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect had records of it, which was enough to show how powerful it was.
Seeing the person before him remain silent, Zhao Chengdao frowned, a flicker of dissatisfaction crossing his face. “Fellow Daoist Jiang, we’ve met twice now. There’s no need to act like this, right?”
Jiang Chen suppressed a dry laugh, offering a wry smile instead. “Fellow Daoist Zhao, I am but a lowly Spirit Cultivator. How could I possibly know about this kind of operation?”
Zhao Chengdao blinked, digesting the logic. After a moment’s thought, he nodded. “My apologies. I misunderstood.”
During their initial encounter, Jiang Chen had shattered his expectations multiple times in rapid succession.
A Spirit Cultivator.
Residing in the secluded Red Leaf Valley.
His relationship with Fairy Beiyun.All of this made him subconsciously assume that Jiang Chen’s identity and background were definitely not simple, meaning it was highly possible he knew about this operation.
Only after the other party said this did he react.
If Bei Qingtang hadn’t notified him, Jiang Chen wouldn’t have come at all.
Clearly, the other party was just like him, unaware of the situation inside.
At this time, Jiang Chen shifted the conversation, “By the way, I didn’t have the opportunity to ask last time—what exactly is your relationship with Zhao Wuji?”
Zhao Chengdao replied, “You could say we are related, or you could say we have no relationship.”
Jiang Chen was surprised. “Meaning?”
Zhao Chengdao let out a low chuckle. “We merely happen to share a surname and are both disciples of the Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect. That’s all.”
Whether it was talent, aptitude, or comprehension, Zhao Wuji was a top-tier existence, and he had even learned the Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect’s ancestral thunder arts.
Therefore, many people indeed mistakenly believed they had some blood relation, but in truth, they were not familiar at all.
A faint smirk tugged at Jiang Chen’s lips. “I see how it is. The only honest thing about you is your name.”
Zhao Chengdao’s old face flushed, and then he sobered. “Within the Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect, Qian Duoduo and I are indeed a bit more… lively.”
Different Immortal Sects had different atmospheres.
With a legacy spanning tens of thousands of years, the Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect had a strict hierarchy from top to bottom. Everyone followed the rules strictly. In such an environment, it was rare to see people smiling and laughing.
As fate would have it, he and Qian Duoduo were among the few such people.
Because of this, they were specifically arranged by the Immortal Sect to visit the Spirit Farms and discuss business.
“Tell me, what do you imagine it looks like when this Nether Abyss Mountain Chariot actually sets into motion?”
“Unless it’s a Soul Formation mighty figure, even a Nascent Soul cultivator would find it hard to drive this thing.”
“Heavens, are you serious?”
“Generally, they are pulled by fire-attribute spirit beasts, like Fire Qilins and the like.”
“Since your Dragon Tiger Immortal Sect has records of it, could it be that you possessed one in the past?”
The two could be considered “birds of a feather,” so they chatted while passing the time.
Waiting for the previous group to finish their artificial maturation, they then walked over to take their place.
Jiang Chen placed his hand on the Qiyan Wood. Its originally dim color suddenly brightened by three points, as if it had sensed his Wood Spirit Root.
It was entirely crimson-gold. At first glance, it didn’t look like wood, but rather like solidified flame.
Its touch was not scorching; the temperature was just right, carrying a hint of warmth.
It felt bumpy to the touch, and beneath the bark, there was faintly something pulsating.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath, then initiated the Four Seasons Scripture, urging the “Earth-grade Golden Core” in his Dantian, causing weak Magic Power to slowly flow out.
Because this thing was huge, the four people were respectively located at four distant positions.
This was also the main reason why Jiang Chen had suggested everyone split into two groups.
The more people there were, the easier it was to be exposed.
Conversely, the fewer people there were, the safer it was.
Perhaps because the Qiyan Wood was too large, the maturation process was extremely slow.
You must know, this was still with Jiang Chen, as a Spirit Cultivator, having mastered the Four Seasons Scripture.
If it were Zhao Chengdao and the others, it would only be more strenuous, even a bit uncomfortable.
Jiang Chen pondered, I wonder if the Spirit Pointing Finger can be used?
After all, this was considered a type of rare spirit flora.
Of course, he only thought about it.
Not to mention there were always people watching nearby, if it really mutated, the higher-ups would definitely send someone over to investigate.
Wasn’t this just asking for trouble and causing a mess for himself?
Therefore, Jiang Chen honestly completed the maturation task.
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For several consecutive days, the group lingered around Crimson Fire Peak and other places.
Sometimes, the other few had to participate in magical duels, so the remaining people’s tasks would be heavier.
If it weren’t for the generous Rewards, very few people would truly be able to persevere.
Today, as Jiang Chen and Bei Qingtang headed toward Crimson Fire Peak together, he couldn’t help but ask, “Senior Sister, is there any possibility of Second Senior Brother, or perhaps other Senior Brothers, taking my place for a few days? There have been too many things to do lately, it’s really exhausting!”
Bei Qingtang shook her head. “I’m afraid not.”
Jiang Chen was puzzled. “Why?”
Bei Qingtang replied, “Their tasks are heavier, none of them have it easier than you.”
Jiang Chen was surprised. “But I didn’t see them on the right flank of Crimson Fire Peak.”
The right flank covered a large area.
However, he had strolled around during his breaks.
Aside from some spirit beasts born from the flames, there was basically no one alive.
Bei Qingtang explained, “Besides preparing the Nether Abyss Mountain Chariot, the Immortal Sect actually has many other methods. It’s just that with your current realm, you can’t come into contact with them.”
Among everyone, only Jiang Chen was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
The rest were either at the early Golden Core or late Golden Core stage.
The main reason for this was that he cultivated the Four Seasons Scripture, so his artificial maturation abilities were comparable to a Golden Core Wood Spirit Root cultivator.
Especially during the rooting and sprouting phases, his efficiency was even faster.
After hearing Senior Sister’s words, Jiang Chen calmed down. “Alright.”
Bei Qingtang hesitated for a moment, then pondered, “Soon, you will receive the second Reward, and this thing is not simple.”
Jiang Chen snapped back to attention and pressed, “What thing?”
Perhaps feeling that hiding it was meaningless and would instead cause the people around her to lose motivation, Bei Qingtang revealed it: “The rare spirit flora, Phoenix Feather!”
Jiang Chen blinked. “That thing?”
If he remembered correctly, he had already obtained one a few years ago.
But to be honest, the value of such a rare spirit flora was indeed very high.
It used to be 3,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones per feather. He didn’t know if the price had gone up nowadays. After today’s maturation task ended, he could use the Spirit Light Mirror to check the price.
Seeing his plain reaction, Bei Qingtang felt a bit surprised, then added, “Senior Sister is also thinking of you. After completing this task, I will specially apply to Master and the Immortal Sect to let you soak in the Life Pool of Green Wood Peak for seven days.”
Now Jiang Chen became excited. “The Life Pool!”
Every peak had a forbidden zone.
Inside were extremely rare and good things.
Within the restricted domain of Green Wood Peak, there existed a pool containing rich life force.
It was said that any Wood Spirit Root that soaked in it would not only undergo a qualitative change, but even their cultivation realm would experience a certain degree of improvement.
Bei Qingtang said seriously, “As long as you haven’t reached the Golden Core stage, someone will always be keeping an eye on you!”