232: Blackwind Valley

"immortal transformation grass?" Wang Zhiqing's footsteps paused slightly, and even Qi Hao, who had been silent beside her, cast a surprised glance.

Qi Ming, seeing that he had attracted attention, became even more smug:

"That's right! It's the legendary heaven and earth treasure that can help Mahayana Cultivators plant an Immortal foundation in their Dantian, greatly increasing their success rate of breaking through to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage!

Although it's still early for you, younger sister Zhiqing, if we can obtain it and offer it to Father Emperor or Imperial Uncle, it would be an immense merit and reward!"

Wang Zhiqing was indeed shaken by this news. She had naturally heard of the immortal transformation grass; it was a priceless treasure that was hard to come by.

But she quickly calmed down and glanced at Qi Ming:

"Why would the Heir Prince so easily tell me such valuable news? The Soul-Dropping Abyss is fraught with danger; how can we possibly venture there?"

"Hehe, isn't it because I see you're unhappy, younger sister Zhiqing, and wanted to share something interesting?"

Qi Ming's eyes flickered, "Of course, if younger sister Zhiqing is interested, I can arrange for expert guards. It would be good for us to go to the outer perimeter and see for ourselves. Who knows, maybe we'll get lucky?"

Li Wanru, standing nearby, timidly tugged at Wang Zhiqing's sleeve and whispered, "Sister Zhiqing, the Soul-Dropping Abyss is too dangerous. Let's not go..."

The conversation between the few of them was captured by Chen Yuan's powerful Divine Sense, not missing a single word.

"immortal transformation grass?" Chen Yuan's heart stirred.

immortal transformation grass, a ninth-tier Spiritual Plant, grows in places of extreme yin and danger, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and the lingering charm of fallen powerhouses.

When it matures, it is accompanied by multicolored radiant light.

After a Cultivator consumes it and refines it with a special method, a wisp of 'proto-Immortal foundation' can condense in their Dantian.

Undergoing Tribulation is the bridge from Mortal to Immortal.

Without condensing a proto-Immortal foundation in the Dantian, one cannot Breakthrough to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage.

Therefore, this immortal transformation grass is a treasure that even the top forces of Shenzhou would contend for with all their might.

"Soul-Dropping Abyss..."

Chen Yuan recalled the records in the Fire Cloud Merchant Guild's intelligence.

The Soul-Dropping Abyss is located on the western border of the Qitian Imperial Dynasty. It is a massive rift abyss formed in ancient times.

The abyss is bottomless, with complex terrain and chaotic space within. Strange creatures and ancient remnant Formations frequently appear, making it extremely perilous.

However, it also buries the remains and treasures of countless explorers and even ancient Cultivators, making it a famous dangerous land and land of Opportunity.

Chen Yuan quickly investigated the identities of the four.

[Name: Qi Ming.

Gender: Male.

Cultivation: Late Void Return Stage.

Identity: Prince Xiang's eldest legitimate son, Heir Prince.]

[Name: Qi Hao.

Gender: Male.

Cultivation: Middle Stage Void Return.

Identity: Emperor Qi's youngest brother, Prince Anping.]

[Name: Wang Zhiqing.

Gender: Female.

Cultivation: Void Returning Perfection Stage.

Appearance: 93.

Affection: 0.

Identity: Prime Minister Wang Zhong's legitimate daughter.]

[Name: Li Wanru.

Gender: Female.

Cultivation: Nascent Soul Perfection Stage.

Appearance: 89.

Affection: 0.

Identity: Li Mao, Vice Minister of Works' daughter.]

Chen Yuan frowned, looking at the identities of these individuals.

All four held extremely noble statuses, so it wasn't impossible for them to receive some insider information.

Moreover, such a secret involving immortal transformation grass, if it lacked some real basis, they probably wouldn't dare to speak carelessly, especially with Emperor Qi's youngest brother, Prince Anping, also present.

Chen Yuan's thoughts raced.

He currently needed to Breakthrough to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, and the immortal transformation grass was undoubtedly an excellent aid.

Although dangerous, it was worth exploring.

With his Mahayana Perfection Stage cultivation, Sword God Realm, and eighth-tier Formations, he felt he could contend for it.

Watching the four gradually walk away, still arguing about whether to go to the Soul-Dropping Abyss, Chen Yuan no longer hesitated.

His figure moved slightly, silently following them.

He needed to learn more specific information about the emergence of this immortal transformation grass.

After following for a while, he found that Qi Ming and the others entered a high-end teahouse, seemingly having an appointment.

Chen Yuan did not follow them in but found an inconspicuous corner nearby, though his Divine Sense enveloped the private room in the teahouse.

Inside the private room, besides Qi Ming and the other three, there was indeed a Cultivator who looked like a steward from Prince Xiangs Estate, reporting in a low voice to Qi Ming:

"Heir Prince, the anomaly in the Black Wind Valley area of the Soul-Dropping Abyss is becoming more and more obvious. Last night at midnight, the radiant light lasted for nearly ten breaths?

The two Guest Elder Elders in the Estate judge that the immortal transformation grass will mature within these three to five days. However..."

"However what?" Qi Ming pressed.

"However, several groups of unidentified people have recently appeared near Black Wind Valley, and among them seem to be people from the Gongsun Family and the Mo Family.

The Prince's meaning is for you, Heir Prince, not to act rashly. The Estate will send more experts to escort you there, to ensure you get it first when it matures."

"The Gongsun Family and Mo Family know too?" Qi Ming frowned, then relaxed, "No matter, in the Qitian territory, what waves can they possibly stir up!"

Hearing this, Chen Yuan understood.

The news seemed to be true.

Otherwise, the Gongsun Family and Mo Family wouldn't send people.

"Black Wind Valley." Chen Yuan silently noted it down.

He needed to go back immediately to make some preparations, then set off for the Soul-Dropping Abyss.

He was determined to obtain this immortal transformation grass.

Chen Yuan returned to Tranquility Heart Garden and summoned the System panel, beginning to search for Cultivation Techniques that could conceal his aura.

The previous Cultivation Technique was too Low Grade and no longer suitable for him.

After searching for a long time, a God Realm Cultivation Technique named "Void Shadowless Art" caught his attention.

After reading the Cultivation Technique's introduction, Chen Yuan felt greatly reassured.

"Little Cherry, exchange for the God Realm concealment Cultivation Technique, 'Void Shadowless Art.'"

[Received! Exchanging for the Low Grade God Realm Cultivation Technique 'Void Shadowless Art' requires 50 million Emotion Points. Confirm?]

"Confirm."

[Exchange successful! 'Void Shadowless Art' has been issued.

This Cultivation Technique contains the true meaning of spatial concealment.

Cultivate to Minor Achievement to merge into the Void Realm interlayer, evading Divine Sense detection;

Cultivate to Major Achievement to temporarily become nothingness;

Perfection Realm allows for simulating the surrounding environment's aura, achieving near-absolute invisibility, making it difficult to detect unless one is proficient in the Dao of Space or their cultivation far surpasses the caster.]

Chen Yuan immediately began to comprehend.

System products, automatic Cultivation.

In but an instant, Chen Yuan felt as if he had diligently studied for tens of thousands of years.

Perfection in a single thought.

With preparations complete, Chen Yuan quietly left the palace.

Soul-Dropping Abyss, true to its name.

Even before getting close, a desolate feeling washed over him.

According to intelligence and information heard from Qi Ming, the Black Wind Valley, where the immortal transformation grass might appear, was located in a branch rift valley in the middle section of the Soul-Dropping Abyss.

Chen Yuan restrained all his aura and activated the "Void Shadowless Art."

His figure seemed to merge into the surrounding space as he delved deeper.

Black Wind Valley is a huge gourd-shaped valley formed by an inward concave section of the Soul-Dropping Abyss's cliffs.

The valley entrance is narrow, only allowing a few people to walk side-by-side.

However, inside is a world of its own, with space even vaster than expected.

The valley is dimly lit, perpetually shrouded in a layer of hazy mist, and the ground is covered with strange black rocks eroded by the yin wind.

Occasionally, shadow soul beasts, imperceptible to the naked eye, would flit past, emitting silent shrieks. They are formed by yin evil Qi and only attack Divine Sense, making them quite troublesome.

In the center of the valley floor, there was a relatively flat area.

With scattered rocks, when Chen Yuan arrived, he hadn't even seen a trace of the immortal transformation grass.

But the valley was already restless. With the "Void Shadowless Art," he hid above the valley entrance, quietly observing.

Two days later,

At noon,

A sudden change occurred!

"Buzz—!"