"Could it be the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass?" A bold guess suddenly arose in Nangong Zheng's mind.
He remembered that in the ancient era, one of the Ten Fiends was a plant with nine leaves like swords. When the nine leaves fluttered, the heavens and earth were overturned, and the sword energy could cut through the universe.
Furthermore, the herb is the most mysterious among the Ten Fiends.
During the ancient war between immortals, it was unfortunate that they encountered four immortal kings crossing over to another realm. It happened to be rooted there and could not avoid it. It could only fight a bloody battle. In the end, the grass died in the battle and disappeared without a trace.
"Could this leaf be the remains of that plant?" Nangong Zheng wondered in surprise.
The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass once fought against four Immortal Kings, so it was only natural that it was shattered.
The legendary Nine-Leaf Sword Grass has nine leaves in total, but this is only one leaf, and it is not complete. It was likely broken in the great battle.
Even if it's not the legendary herb, it's very likely related to it. If he can comprehend the sword intent from this herb and evolve a peerless sword technique, it will become one of his greatest weapons.
The Grass Character Sword Technique is also one of the three great sword techniques. It is invincible. If one can cultivate it to the peak, one can cut through the past and present and see eternity!
Soon, those scenes disappeared, and the grass reappeared in the blue source.
"Nangong is truly blessed with good fortune. This herb has an extraordinary origin; could it be related to the Great Emperor?" The old Daoist Chilong remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he felt a pang of envy.
Although he didn't recognize the plant, he could sense that it was absolutely extraordinary!
Immediately, Nangong Zheng waved his hand and retrieved the item.
Then, his gaze fell on Ye Fan, and he smiled and said, "Young friend, may I have a word with you in private?"
Ye Fan was startled. What was Nangong about to do?!
However, given the opponent's strength, he chose to follow his heart and said, "I will obey your orders, senior!"
However, he could vaguely sense that Nangong Zheng did not have any ill intentions towards him.
"Senior, what about me?" Li Heishui asked anxiously.
"Why don't you go outside for a walk?" Nangong Zheng said calmly.
Li Heishui was speechless. Nangong Zheng's meaning was clear: he was told to go somewhere cool and stay there.
Afterward, Nangong Zheng left the older man some stones as payment for buying them.
Fragrance filled the air, exotic flowers bloomed, and a flower-lined avenue stretched into the distance. Nangong Zheng walked along the avenue, carrying Ye Fan away.
Soon, Nangong Zheng brought Ye Fan to the inn where he was staying.
"Should I call you Gu Feng or Ye Fan?" Nangong Zheng smiled slightly and got straight to the point.
"I don't understand what you mean, senior!"
Ye Fan was shocked, but he remained expressionless.
"You don't need to hide it. I have no ill intentions towards you. Your world-changing technique may be profound, but it's useless against me." Nangong Zheng smiled, revealing Ye Fan's true nature.
"Senior can see through my true form!?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's expression froze. He never expected to be seen through.
"Don't worry, apart from me, there are probably very few people in the World who can see through your disguise." Nangong Zheng revealed a profound and unfathomable smile.
Hearing this, Ye Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief. If many people could see through his world-changing technique, he wouldn't be able to stay in this divine city.
At the same time, he was also surprised by Nangong Zheng's cultivation level. Even a Holy Lord might not be able to see through his disguise, which showed how terrifying Nangong Zheng's strength was.
"Then why did you bring me here, senior?" Ye Fan changed the subject. He was a smart man and knew that Nangong Zheng hadn't brought him here for no reason, so he asked him directly.
"I'm here to make a deal with you," Nangong Zheng said with a faint smile.
"I wonder what kind of deal you're referring to, senior?" Ye Fan was somewhat surprised that a top human expert wanted to make a deal with him, a mere cultivator at the Dao Palace Realm.
"I have heard of your deeds. You came from the Forbidden Land of the Ancient Wilderness, right? You ate the sacred fruit and drank from the divine spring. I think you should still have the divine spring on you."
Ye Fan's expression shifted slightly. Nangong Zheng had come for his divine spring. How did the other party know that he possessed a divine spring?
After a moment of silence, Ye Fan said, "I can entrust the Divine Spring to you, senior, but if I am in danger in the Divine City, I request your protection!"
He had witnessed Nangong Zheng's strength, which was even more terrifying than that of the Crimson Dragon Elder. With his protection, his life in the Divine City was safe.
At the same time, he felt ashamed. The divine spring was so precious, and he didn't have much left. He used to drink the divine spring water as if it were water. He should have saved more.
Sizzle!
Nangong Zheng took out a cyan token bearing the character "正" and handed it to Ye Fan.
"If there is any danger, use this to contact us!" Nangong Zheng said.
Ye Fan nodded and solemnly accepted the item.
"And the Source Book, I'd like to take a look at it, and we can make a deal!" Nangong Zheng smiled.
Nangong Zheng said that the Origin Book was also very important to him. To find the peerless dragon vein and establish the peerless divine land, this book was indispensable. In addition, since he was now on the path of Qi cultivation and needed to travel all over the mountains and rivers, it was indispensable.
As for ominous signs, like long red hair, he wasn't worried. As long as he was strong enough, he could crush everything!
All fear stems from insufficient firepower, so Nangong Zheng is arming himself at all costs to increase his confidence in dealing with all dangers!
"What will you use to exchange, senior?" Ye Fan asked, his expression serious.
"I know that you have the Ancient Sacred Body and need a lot of source energy for your cultivation. I can provide you with ten million catties of source energy!" Nangong Zheng smiled faintly.
"What!"
Ye Fan was stunned and speechless. Was this powerful human being even more profound than the Holy Lands? He just casually mentioned ten million catties of Origin.
"Exchange!" Ye Fan's eyes flashed as he agreed; this was exactly what he needed right now.
Moreover, Nangong Zheng doesn't need the Source Book; he only needs to memorize its contents.
Nangong Zheng smiled slightly. Although he didn't have tens of millions of catties of source, he had some valuable items that should be worth about that much.
They looted so many valuable items from Duan De, including many weapons and Holy Lord-level divine artifacts, which together were worth about that amount.
"These are all supreme Saint Lord-level divine artifacts!" Nangong Zheng flicked his hand, and two or three Saint Lord-level divine artifacts appeared, all hovering in the void, radiating auspicious light. Beautiful and splendid.
The sheer number of weapons is breathtaking, like a treasure trove.
Duan De carefully selected all these divine artifacts! They are all weapons of the highest level, and ordinary items would not even catch his eye.
Ye Fan was dumbfounded and could not calm down for a long time. These divine objects were actually all at the Saint Lord level!
His knowledge was extraordinary. This pile of divine objects was worth tens of millions of kilograms of Origin, or even more. He could even keep a few of the Holy Lord's weapons.
This item is of little use to Nangong Zheng, since he is already a Dao-Slaying King, but it is of great use to Ye Fan, since he is just a minor cultivator at the Dao Palace level.
Moreover, he originally "purchased" the goods from Duan De, and now that he has handed them over to Ye Fan, he has not lost anything and can instead obtain the "Origin Book".
"You're so generous, senior!"
Immediately, Ye Fan waved his hand and put away all the sacred objects, feeling very happy.
His heart was pounding. He had become a nouveau riche, even richer than the Holy Land, which gave him a sense of unreality and illusion.
"Senior, please take a look!"
With a flash of silver light, the Origin Heaven Book appeared in Ye Fan's hand. Its silver divine radiance was hazy, like the bright moon in a well or a dragon pearl in the sea, giving people an unreal feeling.
Nangong Zheng scanned the book, his eyes shining, ancient symbols flashing in his pupils. After a moment, he memorized the book's contents.
This book does not discuss cultivation methods, but it is close to Taoist principles. It covers a wide range of topics, emphasizing the examination of mountain and river formations, landforms, and celestial phenomena. It touches upon Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the interaction between Heaven and Man—it is profound and mysterious.
After reading it, he returned it to Ye Fan, saying that he could slowly comprehend the Origin Technique later!
At this moment, Ye Fan was immersed in immense joy, feeling as if he had reached the pinnacle of human existence!
"By the way, kid, don't think that having tens of millions of catties of source is enough. I'll tell you a piece of information for free: after the Four Extremes, you'll be in big trouble," Nangong Zheng said with a smile.
Immediately, Nangong Zheng told him about the Four Extremes of the Holy Body being severed and the innate Dao Diagram pressing down on him. Sure enough, Ye Fan's expression changed instantly, and he was no longer smiling, but extremely serious.
"So that's how it is!" Ye Fan was shocked. No wonder the cultivation of the Holy Body was so difficult. When the innate patterns descended upon the Four Extremes Realm, a Great Dao was blocking the way, which would be a dead end!
"Senior, do you have a good plan?" Ye Fan's mind worked quickly. Seeing Nangong Zheng smiling, he hurriedly cupped his hands and asked Nangong Zheng for advice.
Because Nangong Zheng only said that his problem was troublesome, not that it was unsolvable.
"That's… a different price!" Nangong Zheng smiled slightly, his face inscrutable.
Ye Fan's wool will naturally be taken advantage of slowly...