Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi
"Ji Chen!"
The moment Ji Chen appeared, the Demon Crown Prince swiftly stood up, his gaze sharp and piercing.
"Thinking of making a move?"
Ji Chen narrowed his eyes, locking eyes with him.
He could feel the murderous intent emanating from the Demon Crown Prince’s eyes.
Back in Yao City, even when he wielded the Ancestral King’s Weapon, he was defeated by Ji Chen, suffering unbearable humiliation. Encountering him again this time, how could he possibly maintain his previous composure?
The atmosphere in the entire scene suddenly became much more tense.
The two of them, one the Dragon Race Heir, the other the Human Race’s Hongmeng Body, were both top kings among the younger generation of this era. If they were to engage in a great battle here, it might lead to an unmanageable situation.
Fortunately, the Dragon Heir, Gu Hao, and others intervened immediately to mediate, calming them down.
Soon, Ji Chen and a few others sat down in the bamboo forest.
In a certain direction, a woman in a blue dress looked towards Ji Chen, "You must be the Hongmeng Body of the Human Race? Meeting you today, you are indeed unparalleled."
With golden hair and emerald eyes, she was breathtakingly beautiful, as if she did not belong to the mortal world. Her manners and actions were filled with nobility and elegance.
Ji Chen met her gaze, guessing her identity—likely the rumored Phoenix Race Divine Lady.
He raised his cup in a toast but remained silent, simply acknowledging her greeting.
Huang Shuying continued, "It’s said that there’s a Divine Spring in the Immortal Burial Forest that can transform and heal all ailments. You ventured deep into the forest; did you perhaps see it?"
"I stayed in the Forbidden Mountain for four years, but I did not explore many areas and did not see the spring you mentioned." Ji Chen shook his head, though he was surprised within.
The Divine Spring she mentioned was likely the mysterious water he had brought back from the Ancient Cave.
This water was indeed miraculous; Qu Luoning had consumed it to successfully embark on her second cultivation.
Though there existed the Divine Spring in the cave, Ji Chen only brought out a small bottle of it.
As Huang Shuying said, this magical water could heal injuries and illnesses, transform the body, and awaken hidden potential.
While in Zhou Village, Ji Chen used this water, allowing several children, except for Dog Egg, to gain Spirit Roots, thereby entering the path of cultivation smoothly.
"Did not see it, huh..."
Hearing Ji Chen’s words, Huang Shuying appeared disappointed.
She had read about this mystical water in the Phoenix Race’s ancient texts. Acquiring some would be greatly beneficial to her.
After being sealed in the Divine Source for so many years, even after awakening now, she hadn’t fully regained her former state.
"Ji Chen, you took my race’s Holy Weapon in Li Yuan’s Tomb, when will you return it?"
From not far away, a young man of the Ancient Race suddenly spoke up.
Ji Chen looked towards him, "I heard your Ancient Race has something called the ’Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi.’ If you can give me some, I might consider returning the Ancestral King’s Weapon to you."
"Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi?"
At these words, many geniuses of the Ancient Race present couldn’t help but frown.
The Demon Crown Prince snorted coldly, "You took the Ancestral King’s Weapon, and we haven’t even troubled you. Yet you dare demand Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi? Do you truly believe we of the Ancient Race can’t do anything to you, Ji Chen?"
Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi.
This was an extremely rare substance.
It’s said that once refined, it could bring immense enhancement to the body.
The reason the Ancient Race cultivators possessed formidable physical strength was not only innate but also closely related to the assistance of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi.
In the Ancient Era, the world was awash with Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi. Much of it was collected by the Ancient Race and has been used ever since.
Now, after endless years, the remaining Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi among the Ancient Races is already scarce, accessible only to Heir Level figures, who refine a bit each year to enhance their physical power.
Ji Chen desired this Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi to enhance himself as well.
His Hongmeng Body had not yet reached its peak and had significant room for improvement.
"Since the Ancestral King’s Weapon is in my possession, why should I return it without any benefit?" Ji Chen replied, meeting his gaze, questioning back.
The Dragon Heir slightly frowned. The Dragon Race also had an Ancestral King’s Weapon in Ji Chen’s hands. He inquired, "Brother Ji, how much Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi would it take for you to return the Ancestral King’s Weapon?"
"I heard that you heirs can only refine a pound of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi per year, proving its value. But the Ancestral King’s Weapon is also extraordinary. How about ten pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi for one Ancestral King’s Weapon?" Ji Chen proposed.
"Ten pounds?"
Hearing this, the Demon Crown Prince’s face darkened, "Truly, you’re asking for a lot. Does this mean, with six Ancestral King’s Weapons in your possession from our race, we need sixty pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi?"
What does sixty pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi entail?
In the current era, Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi is challenging to collect. Even with the Ancient Race’s special methods, collecting sixty pounds would take nearly a century.
"I’ve stated my terms. Exchange or not, the decision is yours. I’m not in a hurry," Ji Chen stated calmly.
"Ten pounds it is then. Brother Ji, do you have our race’s Ancestral King’s Weapon with you? We can exchange tonight," the Dragon Heir responded decisively.
Indeed, the Dragon Race, as one of the most powerful ancient races, possessed abundant resources and didn’t hesitate to offer ten pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi without a blink.
But considering that these ten pounds were to retrieve an Ancestral King’s Weapon, it seemed worthwhile.
After all, compared to the Ancestral King’s Weapon, ten pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi is significant but justified.
"Of course, I have it with me. If the Dragon Race wishes to exchange, you’re welcome anytime."
Ji Chen spoke, then turned his gaze to the Demon Crown Prince and other ancient race geniuses present, "And you?"
The Demon Crown Prince frowned, unwilling as he was, he knew some price must be paid to retrieve the Ancestral King’s Weapon.
"As long as the Ancestral King’s Weapon is undamaged, what harm in giving you ten pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi?" he eventually snorted.
"In that case, I’ll be in Divine City awaiting the news. Before the two races’ grand gathering ends, you can come to exchange for the Ancestral King’s Weapon anytime."
Ji Chen rose to his feet, showing no intention of staying longer. After leaving these words, he cupped his hands slightly to those present and finally turned to leave.
...
Everything went smoothly.
In the following days, representatives from the Dragon Race and other forces approached Ji Chen, bringing with them ten pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi for the exchange.
Ji Chen kept his word, returning the Ancestral King’s Weapons to each party.
In a remote corner of the city, Ji Chen sat cross-legged. Now possessing sixty pounds of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi, he planned to refine it, to see how much it could enhance his Hongmeng Body.