361: Xianchi is a good fortune, and I owe you a favor

Xiao Zhuo didn't hesitate at all. His figure flickered, and he had already stepped into the third overflowing Immortal Pool.

On the high platform, Immortal King Wei Feng's throat moved slightly, but he ultimately swallowed the words of dissuasion.

He exchanged a look of shock and helplessness with Taishu Sheng and Lou Lingfeng.

They never expected that Daoist Friend Wang, after devouring and refining two pools of immortal liquid, would still be insatiable and step into the third pool!

Only six hours had passed at this point!

Even more alarming to them was that Xiao Zhuo's absorption speed seemed to be accelerating!

At this rate, it was not impossible for him to drain five pools within a single day!

"Elder Wei! This matter is truly astounding. Should we... consult the Sacred Lord for a decision?" Lou Lingfeng cautiously transmitted his voice, a faint tremor in his tone.

Wei Feng subtly nodded, transmitting back, "Elder Lou, go quickly! We two will guard this place."

Lou Lingfeng nodded and immediately conjured a spell to open a temporary spatial rift. His figure flashed and he disappeared into the Immortal Pool secret realm.

This place was enveloped by an ancient grand formation, isolating internal and external communication; one could only send messages by leaving.

Penglai Immortal Palace, Guiyuan Hall.

Saintly Venerable Hao Yun, who was in secluded cultivation, suddenly felt the communication jade talisman in his Small World vibrate.

His Divine Sense probed it, and Lou Lingfeng's urgent report instantly flooded his mind.

"What?!" Even with the Saintly Venerable's Heart-Nature cultivation having reached Transcendent, he couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

"Just who is this Wang Xuan...?! How can he refine the Immortal Pool's creation so quickly?" Saintly Venerable Hao Yun's thoughts raced, and a strong impulse surged in his heart—he wished he could immediately go to the secret realm and drag that fellow out!

Two pools of immortal liquid!

Their value already far exceeded the consultation fee for Xiao Zhuo healing the three Immortal Kings and Qiao Zimo by an unknown margin!

Allowing him into the pool back then was merely to value his medical potential and future worth, intending to win him over and show goodwill.

In his estimation, Xiao Zhuo consuming one pool would already be the limit, and the Holy Land could bear it.

But the reality was, six hours, and two pools were bottomed out!

A feeling of heartache, as if being "plucked bald," naturally arose.

However, the news of allowing "Wang Xuan" into the pool for one day had already spread throughout Penglai. If they went back on their word now, where would the Holy Land's face be? Where would their credibility be?

"This truly is... like a mute eating bitter coptis!" Saintly Venerable Hao Yun gave a bitter smile, suppressing the discomfort in his heart, and quickly weighed the pros and cons.

To be able to refine the Immortal Pool's energy so efficiently, this person's Physique potential was truly Heaven-Defying!

His future achievements would be at least a top-tier quasi-saint, or even higher!

Since the Holy Land had already befriended him, it would be unwise to turn hostile over a small gain now.

"Forget it! Since the deed is done, why not transform this 'loss' into an even greater favor!" Saintly Venerable Hao Yun's eyes became resolute, and he had made a decision in his heart.

He must make Xiao Zhuo realize what a huge favor this creation was!

He quickly sent a message to Lou Lingfeng through the communication jade talisman.

Immortal Pool secret realm.

Lou Lingfeng returned and quietly informed Wei Feng and Taishu Sheng of the Sacred Lord's decree.

Upon hearing this, the two glanced at Xiao Zhuo, who was stirring up an energy vortex in the third pool, with complex expressions. They ultimately closed their eyes to meditate, choosing to ignore it.

Time flowed by.

At the eighth hour, the third Immortal Pool was declared depleted! Xiao Zhuo's figure didn't stop at all, plunging into the fourth!

Nine and a half hours, the fourth Immortal Pool was bottomed out!

At the eleventh hour, the fifth Immortal Pool dried up!

At the twelfth hour, the water level in the sixth Immortal Pool had dropped to his calves! The pool water was thin, and the spiritual energy was dim.

"Daoist Friend Wang! The time is up! Please follow This Wang out of seclusion!" Immortal King Wei Feng's voice, like a grand bell, resonated through the cavern with an undeniable majesty, instantly interrupting Xiao Zhuo's Cultivation.

"Is it time?" Xiao Zhuo slowly opened his eyes.

In an instant, two brilliant divine lights, as if originating from the primordial chaos, shot forth from his eyes!

An indescribable aura of vastness, grandeur, and majesty, like an ancient divine demon Awakening from slumber, instantly permeated the air!

Immortal King Wei Feng bore the brunt of it!

Swept by that gaze, he, a Peak Immortal King expert, felt a sharp pain in his Divine Soul, as if locked onto by an invisible primordial beast. A tremendous pressure, originating from the very level of life, made his Dao Body instinctively tremble slightly!

Cold sweat instantly drenched his back.

Fortunately, the anomaly in Xiao Zhuo's eyes and that terrifying aura only lasted for an instant, then quickly receded like a tide, returning to normal.

He once again became gentle, introverted, and unfathomable.

"Daoist Friend Wang, please!" Wei Feng suppressed the turbulent waves in his heart, trying to keep his voice steady.

The three Immortal Kings jointly conjured spells, and a luminous gate, stably flowing with profound runes, appeared on the high platform.

Xiao Zhuo nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the entire scene.

When his Divine Sense passed over the Immortal Pools where Wang Xianyu and Wang Xianyi were, a satisfied arc curved at the corner of his mouth.

Wang Xianyu had refined the deepest, exceeding three feet;

Wang Xianyi, Li Bufan, and Qiao Zimo followed closely, all around two and a half feet, all with hope of eventually refining the entire pool.

The other Prodigies had varying progress.

No longer lingering, Xiao Zhuo's figure transformed into a faint phantom and was the first to enter the luminous gate.

Wei Feng took a deep breath, following closely behind.

Outside Penglai Immortal Palace.

Nie Qianji had already left.

Wei Feng conjured a ten-zhang long, ancient, iron-grey flying boat, carrying Xiao Zhuo, and broke through the clouds, flying towards the core of the Immortal Palace.

At the bow of the boat, the two stood side by side. Wei Feng looked at Xiao Zhuo, whose demeanor had become increasingly profound, and sincerely sighed, "Daoist Friend's speed in refining immortal liquid is truly astonishing! Since our Penglai Holy Land established the Immortal Pools, among the Prodigies and outstanding talents of all generations, the fastest during the three-day period only consumed six feet, barely half a pool. Daoist Friend's one day's work... is truly a sight to behold!"

"Such a thing?" Xiao Zhuo looked surprised. Although he knew his absorption was fast, he didn't expect it to be so outrageous, breaking the Holy Land's ancient record by who knows how much.

Wei Feng's gaze was profound as he continued to probe, "The Immortal Pool's creation has infinite wondrous uses. Theoretically, it can help anyone with a special Bloodline Awaken their Physique, with only the amount absorbed differing. Daoist Friend absorbed six pools consecutively, yet no anomaly manifested externally... I presume you already possess a peerless divine body, or even... that legendary Sacred Body?"

He stared intently at Xiao Zhuo, not missing any subtle change in expression.

"This..." Xiao Zhuo understood in his heart; it was normal for the other party to have such a guess.

He pondered for a moment, then frankly said, "Daoist Friend Wei has a Wisdom Eye. This Wang's Physique indeed has special qualities. As for what exactly, please forgive This Wang for not being able to elaborate. But for this creation received from the Holy Land, This Wang will engrave it in his heart! Having incurred this Karma today, if Penglai ever has a need in the future, as long as it does not go against This Wang's Heart-Nature and righteousness, I—will certainly respond!"

His voice was calm, yet carried the weight of a solemn promise.

Upon hearing this, a stone fell from Wei Feng's heart, and a sincere smile appeared on his face: "With Daoist Friend Wang's words, This Wang can report back to the Sacred Lord with ease! Tomorrow, This Wang will host a small banquet on Hengyun Peak, inviting a few Fellow Daoists for a gathering and discussion of the Dao. I wonder if Daoist Friend Wang has the leisure to grace us with his presence?"

"Daoist Friend Wei's invitation is a great honor. I will certainly attend on time." Xiao Zhuo smiled and agreed.

The Holy Land's favor was a public matter, while Wei Feng's private banquet was a good opportunity to expand his network.

With his current title of "Immortal Realm's First Medical Saint" (the news of his dual Cultivation of the Soul and Life Dao had already spread), and the terrifying potential he displayed today, he would undoubtedly gain access to Penglai's true core circle.

Moreover, his consultation fee had now soared to a High Grade Sacred Artifact. If converted into equivalent Materials, the Attribute Points gained by sacrificing them to the panel would be no less than slaying an Immortal King.

The flying boat arrived at the core of the Immortal Palace.

The process of meeting Saintly Venerable Hao Yun was exceptionally brief.

The Saintly Venerable appeared calm and composed, only exchanging a few polite words, showing no unusual expression, nor did he attempt to probe. His words were entirely aimed at winning over and befriending Xiao Zhuo.

Xiao Zhuo understood well, and in return, he was extremely respectful and left behind a token containing his Divine Sense imprint.

If this item were activated, even if they were tens of light-years apart, he would still feel a connection.

The next day, at the Dao discussion banquet on Hengyun Peak, Xiao Zhuo met seven other Immortal Kings—five Penglai Immortal King Elders, and the two Immortal Kings leading the Fangzhang and Jade Pool Holy Lands.

Host and guests enjoyed themselves, exchanging communication imprints, and a network of connections quietly spread.

Two days later, at the entrance to the Immortal Pool secret realm.

The teleportation light gate shimmered, and the ten great Prodigies emerged one after another.

Xiao Zhuo had already been waiting outside.

When the figures of Wang Xianyu and Wang Xianyi appeared, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and his powerful Divine Sense instantly swept over the siblings, a satisfied smile appearing on his face!