Chapter 488: Chapter 488, Replenishing Qi and Blood
For three consecutive days, Chu Ming wandered through the intermediate Blood Demon Sea, killing over a thousand Blood Demon Generals. During this period, he also killed numerous martial artists who robbed and murdered others. With the aid of the white compass, the number of Blood Spirit Flowers in his storage ring reached thirteen.
Two of these were three-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers, five were two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers, and the rest were one-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers. Instead of continuing to wander in the Blood Demon Sea, Chu Ming returned to the entrance and left the Blood Demon Sea.
Two hours later, Chu Ming returned to the Chu Family. As soon as he arrived, he entered a state of closed-door cultivation.
In the sealed stone chamber, Chu Ming took out a one-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flower from his storage ring, closed his eyes slightly, and silently recited the incantation for the Seventh Layer of the Primordial Body Refining Technique. Chu Ming rapidly refined the blood and energy contained within the Blood Spirit Flower.
A one-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flower was refined, restoring five percent of Chu Ming’s depleted blood energy.
Two one-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers were refined, restoring ten percent of Chu Ming’s depleted blood energy.
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When all the one-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers were refined, Chu Ming’s depleted blood energy was restored by thirty-five percent. Without hesitation, Chu Ming began refining the two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers. The blood energy contained within the two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flowers was incredibly vast, and the surging blood energy merged into Chu Ming’s flesh, with its intense heat baking Chu Ming’s skin to an unusual dark red color.
When one two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flower was completely refined, Chu Ming’s depleted blood energy was restored by seventy-five percent. In other words, one two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flower restored forty percent of Chu Ming’s blood energy. When the second two-thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Flower was refined, Chu Ming’s depleted blood energy was fully restored, and there was even a slight increase in his energy, making him vigorous and full of vitality, with blood energy roaring like a mighty river.
Chu Ming did not continue refining the Blood Spirit Flowers but stored the remaining ones for future use.
Upon stepping out of the stone chamber, Chu Ming noticed an unusual atmosphere permeating the Chu Family, with Chu Family disciples hurrying back and forth.
"Cousin Chu Ming!"
A young man in green clothing, with sharp eyes, saw Chu Ming and immediately called out, waving at him, then ran towards Chu Ming.
"What’s happening in the Chu Family?"
The green-clad young man, panting, looked at Chu Ming with eyes full of admiration and awe.
"The Patriarch said that the clan is going to migrate!"
In response to Chu Ming’s inquiry, the green-clad young man paused slightly before answering.
Hearing this, Chu Ming nodded lightly. It seemed that during the three days he was away, Chu He and Yu Guxue had nearly finalized the plans for the Chu Family’s relocation.
Whoosh!
Like a gust of wind, the green-clad young man only saw a blur before his eyes. By the time he reacted, Chu Ming had already disappeared from his sight. Chu Ming sped along, flying towards the central residence of the Chu Family. People saw only a blur and couldn’t catch sight of Chu Ming’s figure.
"Ming’Er, you’re back."
Chu Ming had just stepped through the gate when Chu He and Yu Guxue walked out of the Chu Family hall. Behind them were several Elder managers of the Chu Family. Although Chu He and Yu Guxue were Guiyuan Realm masters, the matter of relocation was significant and still needed consultation with other managing Elders.
"How are the plans for the Chu Family’s relocation?"
The group entered the hall in a grand procession. Chu Ming sat down and inquired. These managing Elders were all martial artists of the True Dao Eighth and Ninth Layers, appearing extremely weak in Chu Ming’s eyes.
"After a day of discussion, we reached a consensus that the Chu Family must relocate. The total number of people, including the main and branch families, is about fifteen hundred. As for those hired martial artists, some are willing to leave with us, while others prefer to stay in the Great Yan Kingdom."
Chu He picked up the tea on the table, took a light sip, and conveyed the outcome of their discussion.
"Those hired martial artists willing to leave with us can be brought along. As for those unwilling to leave with us, arrange for their departure as soon as possible."
Chu Ming mused. The Cyan Yang Sect numbered around five thousand people, combining the two groups to nearly seven thousand. The small mountain range of the Celestial Travel Sect could easily accommodate them.
"By the way, yesterday Elder Kui from the Cyan Yang Sect came looking for you, looking urgent, probably regarding some important matters."
Chu He recalled, with a shift in expression.
"Alright, I’ll make a trip to the Cyan Yang Sect. Father, you should have the clan members pack up. We depart in seven days!"
Chu Ming didn’t need to guess; Elder Kui’s visit likely concerned the relocation as well.
"No problem!"
Chu He nodded and agreed.
Leaving the Chu Family, Chu Ming flew towards the Cyan Yang Sect. Before he reached it, two hunched figures shot out from the Cyan Yang Sect, flying to meet Chu Ming.
They were Elder Kui and Qingyang Zi. During the past few years of Chu Ming’s absence, the Cyan Yang Sect had advanced rapidly. The once-young Li Yuqing had reached the True Dao Eighth Layer, capable of taking charge. Others, like Lin Yumei, had also made significant progress.
The three flew to the back mountain of the Cyan Yang Sect and sat on a cliff, overlooking the majestic Cyan Yang Peak. Elder Kui sighed slightly. Having lived on Cyan Yang Peak for nearly a century, he found it hard to accustom to leaving suddenly.
"How are the relocation plans coming along?"
Chu Ming got straight to the point and asked directly.
"The Cyan Yang Sect will relocate alongside the Chu Family. However, given the large number of people, the journey is unlikely to be peaceful."
Qingyang Zi pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.
"No need to worry. This time, five Elders from the Celestial Travel Sect will accompany us, including a Great Power of Transcendence, sufficient to handle any situation along the way."
Chu Ming replied.
"That sets our minds at ease."
Elder Kui and Qingyang Zi nodded. The power of a Great Power of Transcendence was unimaginable to them, a figure standing at the pinnacle of the Celestial Realm.
"Very well, prepare yourselves. In seven days, we depart together."
Chu Ming responded.
Leaving the Cyan Yang Sect, Chu Ming returned to the Chu Family to resume his closed-door cultivation. His mind was preoccupied with the opportunity the Ancient Sword Emperor mentioned within the Life and Death Tower.
During his closed-door cultivation, Chu Ming continuously refined the Blood Pearl of the Five-tailed Black Cat Demon. He felt that breaking through the Eighth Layer of the Primordial Body Refining Technique was just days away.
On the third day, as Chu Ming was refining the Blood Pearl, a radiant red light emanated from his body, distorting the surrounding space. His speed of refining the Blood Pearl suddenly increased severalfold.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Spiritual Sense permeated everywhere, and Chu Ming could clearly sense the particles of his flesh beneath his skin vibrating at a frequency of millions of times per second.