Chapter 1165 Mysterious Substance
The pair and the beast followed the stream of spiritual energy forward. After a few minutes, they discovered a vast clearing.
On the clearing stood a colossal tree.
To be precise, it was a section of a colossal tree.
That section of the colossal tree was suspended in mid-air, with transparent matter flowing beneath it.
The stream of spiritual energy originated from this very spot and extended outwards.
Along the way, Chen Yang had already observed how the surrounding supreme spiritual energy was nurtured.
The stream of spiritual energy adhered to the rocks beside it. After millennia of accumulation, other substances within the rocks were replaced by spiritual energy, transforming them into supreme spirit stones.
Those closer to the supreme spirit stones became mid-grade spirit stones.
And the source of all this was the cluster of mysterious substance at the very center.
The big rat trembled, saying somewhat sheepishly, "Young Master, I feel the blood in my body starting to stop flowing. I can't go any further, my bloodline will explode!"
The big rat's senses were extremely acute. If it went any further, the big rat was absolutely certain it would die.
Qin Yunlan, standing beside them, also showed a troubled expression. Although she was in a better condition than the big rat, the flow of blood in her body had indeed slowed considerably compared to before.
It was clearly the source of spiritual energy in the distance.
Chen Yang's expression was somewhat peculiar. He found that although his body felt a little uncomfortable, it was not nearly as severe as theirs.
After carefully examining his own condition, Chen Yang realized that the source of this was not the bronze cauldron, but rather the Celestial Witch Nine Mysteries he had cultivated!
This was Chen Yang's first encounter with the Celestial Witch Nine Mysteries, specifically the Sky Travel Secret Art.
The powerful movement technique allowed Chen Yang, who had already reached the Core Formation realm, to fully comprehend the power of this cultivation method.
Even the Fallen Wing King and the Prefect of the Demon Capital would not necessarily be able to capture him immediately when he unleashed his full speed with the Sky Travel Secret Art.
Especially after understanding the sorceries, Chen Yang knew that the Sky Travel Secret Art of the Celestial Witch Nine Mysteries was by no means an ordinary cultivation method.
As for the other two parts, the Fire Body and the Earth, Chen Yang had not yet fully understood them.
But at least the combat power displayed so far was definitely not inferior to the Sky Travel Secret Art.
Now, Chen Yang discovered that the Celestial Witch Nine Mysteries could actually suppress this spiritual energy pressure...
"What kind of cultivation method is this?"
Although Chen Yang was filled with questions, he still spoke, "Yunlan, if you're feeling unwell, you can stay here with the big rat. I'll go take a look by myself."
Qin Yunlan originally wanted to go up and help, but she was already feeling so weak without even approaching the mysterious substance. If she got closer, not only would she be unable to help Chen Yang, but Chen Yang would have to take care of her instead.
"Alright, I'll stay here. You be careful on your own. If it's really too difficult, wait until your strength improves further and you're ready before coming back."
Chen Yang smiled faintly. The Demon Capital had set its sights on the Land of Hope, but they simply hadn't had the time to deal with it yet.
By the time they reacted, the location of the spiritual脉 might be discovered. Time... was too tight.
Chen Yang walked forward. With the Celestial Witch Nine Mysteries present, Chen Yang's body showed no unusual signs.
It wasn't until Chen Yang reached the mysterious substance that he saw, with a single glance, that there were faint starlike specks within the mysterious substance!
Chen Yang had seen similar substances before.
It was Chaos!
Anything related to spatial power was inseparable from the power of Chaos.
However, the mysterious substance before him only bore some resemblance to the power of Chaos; the feeling was like the difference between heaven and earth.
Spiritual energy flowed continuously from the mysterious substance, as if it were inexhaustible.
Chen Yang slowly extended his hand to touch it.
"Buzz!"
A deafening sound erupted in Chen Yang's mind.
Chen Yang was almost stunned by the sound, but he immediately realized it was the voice of the bronze cauldron.
This mysterious substance could actually resonate with the bronze cauldron!
The next second, the mysterious substance directly attached itself to Chen Yang.
And it began to penetrate!
Although Chen Yang didn't feel any discomfort, he was still startled.
Chen Yang had consumed spirit stones before; even eating a single supreme spirit stone would almost cause his body to explode.
Now, directly absorbing the source of supreme spirit stones, wouldn't that leave him without even a complete corpse!
But as the mysterious substance was truly absorbed, dark lines suddenly appeared on Chen Yang's forehead...
The bronze cauldron had absorbed that thing!
After the mysterious substance disappeared, the massive, half-severed tree trunk also fell down.
Chen Yang hadn't seen it clearly from afar.
Now that the half-severed tree was within reach, Chen Yang realized that it was incredibly smooth!
Although the cut surface had some cracks, it was also extremely smooth. Deep within the cracks, lightning flickered faintly.
Chen Yang casually put the item away.
The fact that it could be nurtured by that mysterious substance was enough to show the preciousness of this wood.
Watching the stream of spiritual energy visibly shrink after its source was severed, Chen Yang could only feel helpless.
Originally, with the presence of the mysterious substance, this spiritual脉 would have produced spirit stones endlessly. But now that its source was cut off, the excavated spirit stones would be finite.
Without the suppression of the mysterious substance, Qin Yunlan and the big rat also came over. The pair and the beast searched the surroundings. After confirming there were no useful clues, they returned along their original route.
"If Xu Qingquan can absorb that life spirit stone, and that mysterious substance, he should be able to recover... I just don't know if he can absorb it."
Qin Yunlan couldn't give Chen Yang a definite answer. Some things could only be explored by Chen Yang himself. In any case, those items were now in Chen Yang's hands.
Chen Yang nodded slowly. "I'll try it when I get back."
The life spirit stone and the mysterious substance had to be dealt with. After all, Chen Yang wanted to allow others to cultivate in the disordered space. The bronze cauldron, being a necessity, had to be in a safe state.
After storing the excavated spirit stones, Chen Yang immediately returned to the Land of Hope and sought out Wu Min.
Thinking about who might have research on these things, Chen Yang could only think of Wu Min and Zhou Zeya.
But Zhou Zeya was not in the Land of Hope at the moment, so he could only find Wu Min.
After recounting what had happened, Wu Min's eyes widened instantly.
"Life spirit stone? And a whole pile of it? You must be kidding!" Wu Min's eyelids twitched madly as he clutched his heart, as if fearing it would leap out.
Chen Yang said indignantly, "Why would I lie to you? Do you want me to take you in to see?"
Wu Min took a deep breath. After preparing himself mentally, he entered the bronze cauldron.
Looking at the mysterious substance floating in the distance, and the life spirit stones surrounding it, Wu Min's eyes instantly became bloodshot. He suppressed his voice and shouted, "Bastard! No wonder, no wonder you woke up so early!"