321: Chapter 321 Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk!

Lu Qiu took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and stared intently to examine the specific details of the three pieces of gold intelligence.

His heartbeat was a few beats faster than usual, and the golden characters in his Sea of Consciousness seemed to carry some kind of magic, making him hold his breath involuntarily.

gold intelligence: About five miles from the current position, in a rather secluded passage, there are many ancient Puppets guarding it, and it contains Soul Stones, which can quickly restore consumed Divine Sense.

gold intelligence: About ten miles from the current position, in a hidden secret room, there are Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk and soul nurturing wood.

gold intelligence: About eight miles from the current position, in a passage, there is a female Core Formation Cultivator who possesses the Spirit Beast Tihun.

"Soul Stones... Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk... soul nurturing wood... Tihun..." Lu Qiu looked at these three pieces of intelligence, his eyes flashing with brilliant light, and a smile appeared on his lips involuntarily.

The items mentioned in these three pieces of gold intelligence were all treasures that had appeared in the original story!

Especially the Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk and soul nurturing wood, they were Heaven And Earth Treasures that were hard to come by!

The Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk could instantly restore a Cultivator's consumed mana, making it a divine item for life-saving and sustained combat.

And the soul nurturing wood could nourish the Divine Soul, which was simply a dream treasure for Cultivators who practiced Divine Sense-type Divine Abilities or had a damaged Primordial Spirit!

If he had relied on his own fumbling in this labyrinth-like inner hall, heaven knows when he would have encountered these Opportunities.

The passages in this inner hall were intricate and complicated, with many diverging paths, and each passage looked similar, making it extremely easy to lose one's way.

But now, with the precise guidance of the intelligence panel, he could head straight to his destination and pocket these items!

"Tihun... That female Core Formation Cultivator should be Yuan Yao, right?" Lu Qiu thought to himself, memories of this female Cultivator surfacing in his mind.

He remembered that in the original story, Yuan Yao was a woman with a strong-willed and loyal personality, who, in order to resurrect her Senior Sister, risked entering the Void Heaven Palace to search for soul nurturing wood.

Her main purpose for entering the Void Heaven Palace was to find the soul nurturing wood to nourish her Senior Sister's Soul, hoping that one day she could resurrect her Senior Sister.

He didn't expect that she would also be detected by the intelligence panel.

He no longer hesitated, his figure swayed, and he transformed into a streak of gray light, quickly speeding toward the first target, the passage where the Puppets guarding the Soul Stones were located, following the guidance of the intelligence panel.

His speed was as fast as lightning, nimbly weaving through the labyrinthine passages, turning without hesitation at every corner, as if he knew the terrain here like the back of his hand.

A moment later, Lu Qiu arrived in a rather secluded passage.

This passage was significantly narrower than the other main thoroughfares, with a width of less than two zhang, and as one went deeper, the passage became narrower, with the walls on both sides gradually closing in toward the middle.

The surrounding walls had also changed from ordinary bluestone to a more ancient and heavier black boulder, with a rough surface covered in fine pores, as if it had experienced countless years of weathering.

On these black boulders, some faint, blurry runes could be seen flickering, emitting an ancient and oppressive aura, as if telling of the vicissitudes of time, making one feel an involuntary sense of heavy history.

Suddenly—

A low rumbling sound came from ahead, accompanied by the sound of uniform footsteps, as if an army was marching!

The sound echoed in the narrow passage, sounding exceptionally loud, carrying a clanging sensation of metal colliding.

Lu Qiu paused his steps, his powerful Divine Sense sweeping forward like an invisible tide, instantly probing the situation ahead.

He saw that at the corner of the passage ahead, more than a dozen tall figures appeared, casting long shadows under the dim light.

Those were more than a dozen Puppets!

These Puppets had golden wolf heads and silver human bodies, their whole bodies shimmering with a cold metallic luster, as if forged from the hardest alloy, giving an indestructible feeling.

Their golden wolf heads were lifelike, their wolf muzzles slightly parted, revealing sharp metal fangs, and two red gems were embedded in their eye sockets, flickering with a cold, eerie light.

In their hands, they held various cold, gleaming weapons.

There were long spears, giant swords, battle axes, and iron shields, and each weapon had a faint Spiritual Qi flowing on it, clearly not ordinary items.

The aura emitted by each Puppet was comparable to an Early Core Formation Cultivator!

They were walking with uniform steps, heavy and powerful, mechanically patrolling back and forth in the passage, their golden wolf heads constantly turning, the red light in their eye sockets scanning the surroundings, as if they could detect any intruder.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the passage, forming a rhythm that made one's heart tremble.

"These Puppets, although not weak in strength, cannot stop me." Lu Qiu looked at those Puppets with a calm expression, without the slightest fear in his heart.

With his current cultivation and strength, these Early Core Formation Stage Puppets were like earthen dogs and clay chickens before him, unable to withstand a single blow.

He flipped his wrist, and an ancient treasure divine sword, flowing with green light and emitting sharp Sword Qi, appeared in his hand.

This divine sword was none other than the Emerald Cloud Sword, one of the two ancient treasures he had obtained from the relics of Daoist Qingming!

The sword was about three feet and three inches long, with a narrow body, presenting a translucent, verdant color, as if carved from the finest jade.

On the surface of the sword body, a layer of faint green light halo flowed, slowly surging like flowing water. The blade was incomparably sharp; even without being activated, one could feel a sharp aura that could cut through everything.

A thumb-sized green gem was embedded at the sword guard, emitting a rich wood-attribute Spiritual Qi fluctuation.

This sword was refined from a kind of extremely rare Ten-Thousand-Year Emerald Bamboo Essence, supplemented by various precious metals, using a secret method. It was not only incomparably sharp but also contained an endless wood-attribute Sword Qi, with extraordinary power; it was a rare ancient treasure.

Lu Qiu held the Emerald Cloud Sword, not making any grand gestures, just waving it casually, his movement light and effortless, as if he were just brushing dust off his clothes!

"Chi la—!"

A cyan sword beam, condensed to the extreme and seemingly capable of cutting through space, burst out from the tip of the sword like a ribbon!

The sword beam was only three feet long, yet it was as solid as reality, with faint cold light flickering at the edges, emitting a sharp aura that made one's heart tremble!

The speed of the sword beam was astonishingly fast, flashing and disappearing, as if it had never appeared, leaving only a faint cyan trace in the air!

And those dozen patrolling Golden Wolf Puppets suddenly stiffened!

Their bodies split from the waist with an incredibly smooth gap!

The gap was so neat that it was as if they had been split in two from the start.

Immediately following, with a "clatter" sound, their upper bodies slid down along that gap, and various parts, rune fragments, and metal blocks flashing with Spiritual Qi scattered all over the ground, the red light in their eye sockets also extinguished, completely losing power and turning into a pile of scrap metal.

One sword! Just one sword!

Those dozen ancient Puppets, comparable to Early Core Formation Cultivators, were easily destroyed by Lu Qiu as if he were chopping melons and vegetables!

He didn't even use a second move, and his breathing didn't even have the slightest disorder.

Lu Qiu sheathed his sword, his movements calm and composed. He walked to the pile of Puppet wreckage, crouched down, and carefully searched through those broken parts and rune fragments.

His movements were careful and precise, his fingers moving through the fragments, searching for his target.

A moment later, he found more than a dozen strange emerald green stones from the wreckage.

These stones were only the size of a thumb, entirely emerald green, as if they were the finest jade, emitting a faint, eerie light, which appeared particularly striking in the dim passage.

Held in his hand, he could clearly feel a peculiar Soul fluctuation, as if these stones contained some kind of power related to the Divine Soul, and that fluctuation was gentle and pure, making one feel an indescribable comfort.

The surface of the stones was smooth and delicate, as if they had been carefully polished.

"Is this the Soul Stone? It really lives up to its reputation." Lu Qiu felt the peculiar fluctuation emitted by the Soul Stone in his hand, thinking to himself, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

His Spirit Shocking Thorn Divine Ability, although powerful, consumed a large amount of Divine Sense every time it was unleashed, especially in high-intensity battles, where the consumption of Divine Sense was even more astonishing.

With these Soul Stones in hand, he could quickly restore his consumed Divine Sense at critical moments, making his combat power more sustainable, which was undoubtedly an important trump card in the upcoming melee.

He carefully put these dozen Soul Stones into his Storage Pouch, placed them properly, and then stopped lingering, continuing to follow the guidance of the intelligence panel, quickly rushing toward the second target, the direction of the secret room where the Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk and soul nurturing wood were hidden.

His footsteps were light, and his heart was full of anticipation.

A moment later, Lu Qiu arrived before a stone wall that looked unremarkable.

This stone wall looked no different from any other wall in the vicinity; it was built from ordinary bluestone, its surface covered with dust and traces of time, and there was even some moss attached to it, looking no different from the other walls.

If not for the guidance of the gold intelligence panel, no one passing by here would have given it a second glance.

However, when Lu Qiu extended his Divine Sense, scanning this stone wall as carefully as the most precise instrument, a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

"Sure enough, there is something strange! There isn't even a single Restriction on this wall!" Lu Qiu thought to himself, a flash of realization crossing his eyes.

One must know that in the inner hall of this Void Heaven Palace, almost all walls and stone doors have been placed with various kinds of Restrictions—some powerful, some hidden, and some even possessing offensive capabilities.

And these Restrictions, more or less, would all emit some energy fluctuations.

Yet this wall seemed as if it had been forgotten; it had absolutely no Restriction fluctuations!

This in itself was the biggest anomaly!

Where there is an anomaly, there must be a demon; there must be something hidden behind this wall!

Lu Qiu did not hesitate any longer. He raised one hand with his fingers slightly spread. In his palm, a condensed mass of scarlet gold magic power quickly gathered, emitting a scorching and pure aura.

Then, he lightly patted the stone wall. The movement looked casual, but it contained astonishing power!

"Boom—!"

A dull, explosive sound!

That seemingly incredibly sturdy bluestone wall, in the face of Lu Qiu's palm power containing terrifying strength, shattered instantly like paper!

Gravel splattered everywhere, and dust filled the air!

Stones of all sizes flew out, smashing against the opposite wall and making a pattering sound.

After the dust settled, a small compartment hidden behind it was revealed.

This small compartment was not large, measuring about ten zhang square. It was empty inside, without any superfluous furnishings, appearing very simple and crude.

Only on the ground was a rather old teleportation Formation carved.

The runes of that teleportation Formation were rough and crude, the lines crooked and uneven in depth. It looked like it had been carved in haste, appearing as if it had been abandoned for a long time; the edges were even slightly worn, as if it might collapse at any moment.

But how sharp was Lu Qiu's Divine Sense?

With a careful scan, he discovered that although this teleportation Formation looked dilapidated and on the verge of falling apart, the rune structure inside was actually still intact, the Spiritual Qi circulation was smooth, and it could still be used normally!

This was obviously done intentionally by the builder, using a dilapidated appearance to deceive others and prevent it from being easily discovered.

"It seems this is the teleportation Formation leading to that secret chamber." Lu Qiu understood in his heart, a flash of anticipation crossing his eyes.

He did not hesitate any longer and took several Mid-Grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch. Those Spirit Stones emitted a soft glow and contained pure Spiritual Qi.

He skillfully embedded the Spirit Stones into the grooves around the teleportation Formation, his movements precise and swift.

Following the embedding of the Spirit Stones, that originally dim and lusterless teleportation Formation suddenly lit up with a soft radiance!

The light was very weak at first, hazy like the morning sun, then gradually became brighter, illuminating the entire small compartment.

Immediately after, a spatial fluctuation spread out from the teleportation Formation. That fluctuation rippled outward like water, carrying a strange sense of power.

Lu Qiu stepped into the teleportation Formation, and the Formation beneath his feet immediately reacted, the light becoming even more dazzling.

With a flash of light, his figure disappeared from where he stood, as if swallowed by the light.

When his vision became clear again, Lu Qiu found himself appearing in a thin mist.

That mist was milky white, drifting in the air like a light veil, carrying a cool and refreshing, intoxicating, strange fragrance.

He took just a light breath, and immediately felt energized and completely at ease; the exhaustion from the past few days was swept away, and even the circulation of his magic power in his body seemed to become a bit smoother!

That feeling was as if his entire being had been cleansed, becoming refreshed from the inside out.

"This is... the mist emitted by a spirit eye spring!" Lu Qiu's heart jumped violently. An unbelievable thought flashed through his mind like lightning, causing him to involuntarily hold his breath!

He hurriedly raised his head and looked forward—

He saw that at a distance of about a zhang away from him, there actually appeared a milky white pool about ten zhang in size!

The water in that pool appeared a milky white like milk; it was clear, transparent, and rippling, emitting dense white mist, like a fairyland.

That intoxicating fragrance was precisely what was being emitted from this pool, and as the mist drifted, it filled the entire stone chamber.

"Such a large... spirit eye spring?!" Lu Qiu's pupils suddenly constricted. Even with his Heart-Nature, he could not help but feel his heartbeat quicken at this moment, his breathing becoming a bit rapid; he could even hear the sound of his own heart beating violently in his chest!

A spirit eye spring is a treasure formed after Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is extremely concentrated and liquefied!

Its Formation conditions are extremely harsh; it requires a place where the earth meridian Spiritual Qi is extremely abundant, and it takes thousands or even tens of thousands of years of accumulation to possibly form such a small pool.

For a Cultivator, whether it is used for Cultivation, or for cultivating Spirit Medicine or raising Spirit Beasts, it has unimaginable benefits!

An ordinary Core Formation Cultivator, if they could obtain a spirit eye spring the size of a foot, would already be considered to have had tremendous luck, enough to be passed down as a family heirloom for generations, and it might even incite the covetousness of Nascent Soul Cultivators!

Yet this spirit eye spring before his eyes was actually fully ten zhang in size!

If this were to spread, I fear the entire Chaotic Star Sea's Nascent Soul Old Monsters would all go crazy over it!

It might even trigger a bloody storm sweeping across the entire Chaotic Star Sea!

This is simply a priceless Treasure Trove!

Lu Qiu took several deep breaths. The cool mist surged into his lungs, allowing his agitated mood to calm down slightly.

He forced himself to calm down and began to carefully examine the surrounding environment. He had to confirm whether this place was safe and whether there were hidden threats.

This was a huge stone chamber, about thirty or forty zhang in size, with a very spacious area, much larger than it appeared from the outside.

The walls of the stone chamber were built from a kind of pure white jade, smooth as a mirror, emitting a soft radiance that illuminated the entire stone chamber as bright as day.

On the left and right sides of the stone chamber, there was an ordinary stone door each, both tightly closed at this moment, with no knowledge of where they led.

The top of the stone chamber was very high, about ten zhang, with some night-luminescent pearls embedded in it, dotting the dome like stars.

In the middle of the stone chamber was that huge spirit eye spring, occupying most of the space in the stone chamber.

The milky white spring water was gurgling and surging, as if it had life, with fine ripples constantly appearing on the water surface, emitting Spiritual Qi so dense it was almost about to condense into substance.

The density of that Spiritual Qi even made the surrounding air feel somewhat viscous; inhaling it into one's mouth felt as if even one's magic power was growing on its own.

"If I were to Cultivate here, my Cultivation speed would likely be several times faster than in the outside world!" Lu Qiu sighed in his heart, a flash of yearning crossing his eyes.

However, he also knew that now was not the time to Cultivate.

He had more important things to do, and more important treasures to search for.

Although this spirit eye spring was precious, its volume was too large to be taken away; he could only come back to enjoy it when he had the Opportunity in the future.

His gaze crossed that huge spirit eye spring and landed on the opposite stone wall.

There, there was a Dragon head relief carved from white jade.

That Dragon head was lifelike, its expression dignified, its Dragon whiskers elegant, its Dragon eyes bright and spirited, as if it were a living creature, emitting an invisible pressure that made one dare not look directly at it.

Every scale on the Dragon head was carved with fine detail, as if it were the Incarnation of a real Dragon.

About three or four feet below the Dragon head, there was a greenish groove.

That groove was crescent-shaped, with smooth edges, as if it had been formed by the long-term erosion of some kind of liquid.

At this moment, drop after drop of milky white liquid was slowly dripping from that groove.

Each drop was crystal clear, round like a pearl, falling into a small jade pool only the size of a palm below, making a crisp "drip... drip..." sound.

That sound appeared exceptionally clear in the silent stone chamber, like the sound of nature, carrying a strange rhythm.

That small jade pool was carved entirely from a kind of dark green beautiful jade, with the pool walls covered in dense runes, emitting an ancient and mysterious aura.

Inside the jade pool, a small half-pool of milky white liquid had already accumulated.

That liquid was thick like paste, emitting Spiritual Qi fluctuations even denser and purer than the spirit eye spring; just looking at it made one feel refreshed.

Lu Qiu's gaze landed on the milky white liquid that had already accumulated to a small half-pool in that small jade pool, and his pupils suddenly constricted once again!

His heartbeat, at this moment, seemed to skip a beat!

"This is... ten-thousand-year Spiritual Milk?!" His voice carried a trace of unbelievable surprise.