Chapter 212: Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool
The person whom Zi Yan was staring at was a girl of similar age, dressed in green. Her slightly chubby face was adorned with large, watery eyes that gave her a particularly adorable appearance. However, at this moment, her expression was somewhat serious, staring at Zi Yan as if she were facing an enemy, as if she could feel the bloodline pressure emanating from Zi Yan.
It was clear who the girl was. She was none other than Mu Qingluan, whom the Wind Sovereign had mentioned yesterday.
Mu Qingluan was the direct daughter of the Tian Luan Clan, with her true form being a Qing Luan. Though young, she had taken a shape-shifting pill since childhood, allowing her to join human sects and learn from them. Her ancestors were acquainted with the Wind Sovereign, and her talent was remarkable. She had now become the Wind Sovereign's only personal disciple.
"What are you looking at?" Yao Yan walked over and rubbed Zi Yan's little head, saying curiously.
"She's been staring at me since she arrived," Zi Yan pointed at Mu Qingluan and spoke immediately.
Mu Qingluan's pretty face stiffened as she said, "I'm not staring at her. I just think she's very dangerous… It was you who showed hostility first. Don't think you can be all tough just because of your powerful bloodline. My master is the Wind Sovereign!"
As she spoke, she puffed out her chest, which was as flat as a board.
"My big brother is a seventh-grade alchemist!" Zi Yan retorted without backing down.
"A Dou Zun is way stronger than a seventh-grade alchemist!" Mu Qingluan's expression froze for a moment before she huffed angrily.
"Alright, enough fighting. Did your master send you here?" Yao Yan, helplessly watching this, interrupted their conversation and turned to ask Mu Qingluan.
"Yes, my master asked me to come and check if you've come out yet," Mu Qingluan answered honestly. Perhaps because she had just recently taken shape, her behavior and mannerisms were still quite different from that of true humans. She seemed somewhat similar to Zi Yan when she was first encountered, both lacking social experience with humans.
"Then let's go," Yao Yan said as he patted Zi Yan on the head, signaling her to stop being so harsh. He then led both girls toward the Starfall Pavilion.
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"How does the starlight power in the Black Tower feel?"
As Yao Yan, Mu Qingluan, and Zi Yan entered the main hall, Pill Master's smiling voice immediately came from within. His Hun appeared, and he gently stroked his beard as he appraised Yao Yan's body. The starlight power wasn't just for cultivation; it also contained a bit of body-tempering power. Even for high-level cultivators, it still had quite a good effect.
"It's quite good. It feels very compatible with the Three Thousand Yan Flames," Yao Yan nodded and smiled softly.
"Don't keep thinking about the Three Thousand Yan Flames. You still haven't absorbed the Bone Spirit Cold Fire I gave you. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Take it one step at a time," Pill Master lightly stroked his beard and said.
"Greetings, Pill Master," Mu Qingluan stood aside and respectfully bowed to Pill Master.
Pill Master smiled and then continued looking at Yao Yan, "Prepare yourself. Soon, we'll head to the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. It's located in the Tianmu Mountain Range in the northern region of Central Plains. It'll take some time to get there. Zi Yan, you'll stay here in Starfall Pavilion for now. I'll take care of her."
"Mm," Yao Yan responded without hesitation.
"Big Brother," Zi Yan tugged on Yao Yan's clothes, speaking with reluctance.
"Good girl, focus on your cultivation and grow up quickly," Yao Yan ruffled Zi Yan's head and softly spoke while looking into her large purple eyes.
"I'll work hard," Zi Yan clenched her fist and murmured quietly.
"Then let's go."
The Wind Sovereign, standing to the side, slowly spoke.
Yao Yan nodded and then saw the Wind Sovereign raise his hand, twisting the space. In the blink of an eye, they were at the Wind Sovereign's side. The Wind Sovereign gripped his shoulder with one hand, and the two disappeared from their previous position. Suddenly, they found themselves high in the sky, and beneath them, a massive blue bird appeared, spreading its wings and flying toward the distance.
"Good kid, your body is surprisingly strong," the Wind Sovereign said in surprise, squeezing Yao Yan's shoulder.
Such strong bones, it was the first time he had seen them. Even bloodline-strong magical beasts couldn't achieve this level. Especially the bones; he couldn't even squeeze them, though he didn't use full force. The strength was still noticeable.
How did this kid cultivate?
Yao Yan's strength was understandable, as he was at the half-step Dou Zong level, but his body cultivation didn't seem as easy as Dou Qi, and his alchemy skills... This kid's talent was truly all-rounded!
"It's fine, Senior, you should be gentler. I'm afraid you'll crush my arm," Yao Yan pretended to be in pain and said.
The Wind Sovereign laughed and released his grip. He then sat down cross-legged and spoke to Yao Yan, "Let's sit and cultivate. We'll be heading to the northern region of Central Plains. The journey will take around three days."
"Mm," Yao Yan nodded and sat down next to the Wind Sovereign. After a moment, he began cultivating.
As Yao Yan entered his cultivation state, the surrounding energy from heaven and earth quickly rushed in, forming energy streams that seemed almost tangible, flooding into his body. His body, like a black hole, devoured all the incoming energy without resistance, as though there was no need for refining.
This cultivation also caused a phenomenon around them, with misty energy spreading as a result of the abundant heavenly energy.
The Wind Sovereign was stunned by the sight. After a moment, he raised his hand and distorted the space around Yao Yan to block the phenomenon. He couldn't help but mutter, "This cultivation talent is even more terrifying than Yao Yan's in his younger days... That clan truly doesn't understand. How could they throw away such a talented young man?"
After a while, he shook his head and fell into a light slumber.
The massive blue Qing Luan continued flying toward their destination.
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The Tianmu Mountain Range, even across the entire northern region of Central Plains, was incredibly famous. The main reason, of course, was the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, which appeared every three years.
It had the effect of purifying the body, remaking one's foundation, and even helping people break through bottlenecks. It was especially effective for the younger generation, and so every time the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool appeared, it attracted countless young talents from the Central Plains.
Even some major forces couldn't help but pay close attention to it.
After all, the effect that could help a Dou Huang-level expert break through to Dou Zong was something that even the major forces couldn't ignore.
The gap between Dou Huang and Dou Zong was immense. On the Central Plains, a Dou Huang could still be called a strong person, but only by becoming a Dou Zong could one enjoy the privileges of truly being a strong person.
For a force, if Dou Huang was the core elite, Dou Zong was the true top-tier power. Only when a force or family had a Dou Zong powerhouse could they become a first-class force, and their influence would increase accordingly.
It was no exaggeration to say that the influence of a Dou Zong far surpassed that of ten Dou Huangs.
As can be seen, the difference between Dou Huang and Dou Zong was immense.
Of course, if a force or family had a Dou Zun, even if the Dou Zun didn't manage anything, they could still become a major power that no one would dare to underestimate, such as the Four Pillars Pavilion.
The Dou Zun level was truly a top-tier powerhouse, even in the Central Plains!
As for the Dou Sheng... this level transcended all others. The struggles of regular forces were like child's play to them. With a wave of their hand, they could solve all problems. As such, this level was completely out of reach for regular forces. Even a Dou Zun would rarely be able to associate with a Dou Sheng.
In the Central Plains, only the Hun Palace and the Dan Tower had a Dou Sheng overseeing them. This shows just how rare and powerful a Dou Sheng is.
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A few days later.
A massive Qing Luan burst through the air, and as the surrounding space gradually returned to normal, a huge mountain range shrouded in dense clouds and mist appeared in front of Yao Yan's eyes. At the same time, a vast wave of energy entered his Hun perception.
The energy enveloped the entire mountain range, and the mist seemed to be formed by these energies.
"Whoosh~"
The Qing Luan stopped mid-air.
"This place is quite special. Even if a Dou Zun enters, they will be suppressed to some extent. The stronger the individual, the greater the suppression. The more you resist, the stronger the energy fluctuations, and once a Dou Zun tried to forcefully enter, it triggered an energy tide, nearly killing them," the Wind Sovereign said, looking at the mountain range in the distance, his voice deep.
I understand. Energy suppression, a special place designed for the protagonist.
Yao Yan calmly looked at the mountain range in the distance and asked, "How do I get in?"
"When the time comes, the mist here will open a gap, allowing the younger generation to enter. But it's not time yet, so we'll have to take another route," the Wind Sovereign said lightly, raising his hand and unleashing a blue energy ribbon that pierced through the mist, entering the mountain range.
Not long after, a figure emerged from the mist.
The person was hunched, with a somewhat sinister appearance. He rubbed his hands and, with a respectful smile, greeted the Wind Sovereign, "I am Jin Gu. I see that the Wind Sovereign is here today. What brings you to our territory?"
The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool was still nearly a year away from opening, and logically speaking, these large forces wouldn't be interested just yet.
As he spoke, his eyes shifted to Yao Yan, revealing a glimmer of interest.
Yao Yan also sized him up. He stood in the air with no wings of Dou Qi on his back. It was clear that this person was a Dou Zun, though his appearance was somewhat unsettling.
"This person is a descendant of the former Pill Master. He's here today to break through to Dou Zong. After this is done, Pill Master owes your clan a favor," the Wind Sovereign casually explained, then snapped his fingers, sending a jade token with Pill Master's Hun imprint to Jin Gu.
Pill Master?!
Jin Gu caught the jade token, feeling the Hun aura within it. His body shook slightly, swallowing nervously, and then asked, "Dare I ask, Wind Sovereign, have you found the Pill Master?!"
"I'll tell you, it's no secret. The Pill Master is now in Starfall Pavilion," the Wind Sovereign said openly, without hiding anything. He had come to deliver this message and use the information network of the Golden Rat Clan to spread the word.
"That's truly congratulations, Wind Sovereign," Jin Gu bowed and smiled, his demeanor becoming more enthusiastic.
"Let him in. I'll wait for you outside," the Wind Sovereign said, turning to Yao Yan with a gentle expression. "Go ahead."
"Thank you."
Yao Yan returned the bow and then unfurled his wings of Dou Qi. With a flash, he flew toward Jin Gu.
"Please, Young Master," Jin Gu said enthusiastically, leading the way for Yao Yan. Before they left, he didn't forget to bow to the Wind Sovereign. His obsequious manner made it hard to associate him with a Dou Zun.
As the two entered the mist, the Wind Sovereign waved his hand and dispersed the massive Qing Luan beneath him. He then sat cross-legged in mid-air, his form gradually merging with the space around him.
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Within the mist, visibility was almost zero, and even Hun energy was blocked.
"Young Master, stay close to me. This place is quite unique. The mist has the ability to create illusions. If you're unlucky, even a Dou Zun-level powerhouse could easily get lost here," Jin Gu said warmly, guiding Yao Yan toward the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
Yao Yan followed behind him. Soon, a sky-blue flame covered his eyes, and everything around him became clear.
"?!"
Sensing the heavenly flame, Jin Gu froze for a moment, then relaxed. No wonder the Wind Sovereign dared to bring him here in advance. Without a heavenly flame to protect him, one could never enter the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, let alone break through to Dou Zong.
"May I ask, Young Master, do you possess heavenly flame?" Jin Gu inquired softly.
"Mm," Yao Yan nodded.
"In that case, things are easy. You can directly head to the bottom of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. That place was developed by our Golden Rat Clan. It was never open to outsiders before," Jin Gu began to explain the unique aspects of the place.
"The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is a natural volcanic crater, and its terrain is unique. Every three years, it causes a massive energy tide that transforms into a blood pool made entirely of energy. This is how the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool came to be."
After a pause, Jin Gu continued, "However, this is not the most miraculous part of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool… During each energy tide, although most of the energy condenses into the red liquid inside the blood pool, a small portion sinks and eventually enters the deepest part of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. Although the amount of energy is small, it becomes particularly pure due to the passage of time. Unfortunately, this area, while holding great treasures, is also the place with the densest fire poison. But since you possess heavenly flame, you should be fine. Perhaps this is why Pill Master sent you here."
"Pill Master has been here before?" Yao Yan asked, intrigued.
"He came to study it," Jin Gu said, his expression somewhat strange as he seemed to recall some events from the past.
Yao Yan wasn't surprised. Given Pill Master's character when he was young, with such a magical place, he would surely want to study it. After all, every alchemist has a restless heart and is curious about everything, wanting to see if it could be used in medicine!
Some even go down the wrong path and use human bodies for alchemy!
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