novelraw Chapter 764 - 441 Self-Adjustment_2
Chapter 764 - 441 Self-Adjustment_2
The journey through the forest took up most of the day, and they soon found themselves on the slope leading to the mountainous area. After this slope, the pace of these bold adventurers slowed, but the fervent gaze in everyone’s eyes grew more intense. The more they felt moved, the more excited they became.
Even Yan Xiaobao, who was usually quite calm, couldn’t help but become increasingly thrilled by the journey they were about to undertake. He had previously been below ground in the Underground Shrine, but this was completely different. This was a place where no one had set foot in thousands of years. As for what awaited inside, no one knew, but it was absolutely certain it wasn’t like the underground city.
"It’s been a long time since the tomb was sealed; it’s truly a pity," Lan Feng commented, understanding Yan Xiaobao’s excitement. "Many treasures will surely be spoiled. I can’t imagine many herbs surviving thousands of years. Many armors and weapons are likely rusted unless they were sealed by a cultivator who died here." Lan Feng paused before chuckling lightly. "Though I say it’s a shame, it’s actually good for us," he continued. "If we faced severe aging, we wouldn’t be able to enter. The only reason we’re able to enter now is because the sealing inscriptions have weakened so much that even saints here believe they were set by a holy expert."
Yan Xiaobao replied with a grin. "You win some, you lose some," he shrugged. They’ve found the tomb, but many items would be damaged. However, despite this, Yan Xiaobao was certain many treasures were intact, and he couldn’t wait to see what kind of treasures he might find. His main goal was to somehow find Yin Energy and get rid of the Third Prince. Even if there were no treasures around, he still had a goal he could strive for.
Finally, as the sun began to set and the day’s heat waned, only then did the Royal Family stop in front of a few stones. Observing these stones, one might notice any disorder, but if they were to probe them closely, they would feel faint energy ripples emanating from the stones.
One could only guess why experts performed tasks here, but upon seeing them notice these peculiar stones, it must have been a very thorough task. In fact, Yan Xiaobao didn’t care; what he was concerned about was how to enter the tomb.
He quickly realized he was not the only one interested in entering. A young man a few years older than himself charged directly toward the stones, but when he was ten meters away, the man stopped. The energy fluctuations that were barely noticeable before grew stronger, forcing the man to halt in his tracks and kneel down. After his body fell to the ground, blood spewed from his mouth. Whether he was still alive, no one knew.
"Experts indeed used Blood Essence in the inscriptions sealing this place," Lan Feng remarked with a frown, his words spoken in a very quiet voice, but with a complexity of emotions that made Yan Xiaobao realize it was something unusual.
Watching the young man fall to the ground, everyone fell completely silent. Yan Xiaobao glanced at the Royal Family, noticing they were not at least surprised.
It was obvious this family knew about the inscriptions protecting the stones, but they evidently didn’t care to inform everyone else. The expression on the Royal Family members’ faces made it clear they knew more about this place than anyone else. Attempting to charge in forcefully was incredibly foolish.
Yan Xiaobao looked at the Royal Family with a complex expression. "What is Blood Essence?" Yan Xiaobao asked Lan Feng, seated deep in thought.
Upon hearing this question, Lan Feng remained silent for a moment before eventually explaining.
"A cultivator’s body is very different from an ordinary person’s. Although everyone on this plane naturally absorbs the Heaven and Earth’s essence, only cultivators can refine it.
"Refining the Heaven and Earth Essence not only refines the energy, but also the body of the cultivator. During this process, one’s body also undergoes refinement.
These changes mostly concentrate where their Qi vortex, spiritual energy sea, and golden martial power cores are located. The refinement of these energies is a person’s qualification to call themselves a cultivator. As you progress in cultivation, you will form these energies along your path, challenging the heavens and becoming immortal on your journey.
"Cultivation is about defying the natural order of things, for now your body does not rely on the needs of the flesh, but draws everything from the energies you’ve refined. Cultivation is to refine an immortal body. While cultivators do age, their growth is very slow. If one is to continue cultivating to become immortal, then your body will become a product of Heaven and Earth Essence.
"In the deepest core of your soul vortex, the deepest part of your spiritual energy sea, and the center of your martial power core, your energy is most fierce and most pure. It is this energy, if you withdraw some and mix it with your blood, that it becomes very powerful. If you use this infused blood to write an inscription, enhance an attack, or save yourself in desperate times, its power will be invincible. Your entire lifespan will turn white, silver, or gold, depending on the energy used, and your whole body will become as strong as your innermost pure energy, overflowing as if your energy has no limits.