This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 369 Where did you go?!

thump!
The moment the three-headed, six-armed creature plunged into the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, a towering wave of blood erupted from the sea surface. The terrifying pressure instantly shattered layers of protective golden light, heading straight for the Golden Lotus and the Golden Wheel.

The plot looks so familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before.

More than once!
Xiang Yuan was weighed down by the heavy blood, knowing that the Golden Wheel of Merit and the Lotus Platform could not withstand the corrosive blood sea of ​​'extremely poisonous', and the Iron Sword of Suppressing Water was even less likely to do so. Based on past experience, he put away the three magical treasures, dispersed the three-headed and six-armed Dharma form, and let the blood submerge him.

This behavior is no different from courting death.

The Xuanhuang Blood Sea was formed after the Heavenly Emperor's fall. With the domineering nature of the Emperor's blood, how could it tolerate others coming and going freely? Anyone who falls into the Blood Sea will be eternally slumped, turning into a pool of pus and blood, becoming part of the Blood Sea.

This is common knowledge in the Desolate Ancient Realm, and it's also the reason for the Great Demon of Wheel Prison's confidence.

Dead!
Although Xiang Yuan was unaware that he had fallen into the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, he knew that any dangerous place related to the Desolate Ancient Realm must be connected to the fallen Heavenly Emperor.

Given the Heavenly Emperor's majesty and domineering nature, he was unsure whether he could refine the 'poison' in the sea of ​​blood for his own use. Reason and intuition told him that the possibility was extremely slim, unless the Heavenly Emperor opened a back door and turned a blind eye to it.

But there are too many past success stories; every time it seemed impossible, it eventually succeeded.

Since we're already here, let's give it a try!
Rumble!
A wave of blood, heavy enough to crush space, pressed in, instantly expelling the air from Xiang Yuan's chest cavity. Blood gushed from his mouth and nose, and his ears rang. Rolling red magma surged into his body, invading his internal organs and spreading through his limbs and bones.

For a moment, Xiang Yuan almost lost consciousness and fainted.

He calmed his mind and focused his spirit, regarding the 'deadly poison' surging into his body as a precious external tonic. He then fully activated the Formless Seal Technique to strengthen his primordial spirit internally and his divine power externally.

The numbers are steadily increasing!
The medicinal power that entered the body was astonishing, and the quality was even more exaggerated. Xiang Yuan could not fully digest it in a short time, so it settled in his limbs and bones and was transformed into his own medicinal power storage.

He's very familiar with the process; it's no challenge for him at all!

Just as he plunged into the sea of ​​blood, Xiang Yuan seemed to hear some sound, perhaps a whisper of curses or an angry roar, coming from ancient times and existing in the Xuanhuang Sea of ​​Blood.

But soon, the voice faded away, allowing Xiang Yuan to exist and for him to refine the sea of ​​blood for his own use.

The reason is unknown, but it's possible.

Xiang Yuan's physical stats grew rapidly. With the dual cultivation of body and mind, his primordial spirit and physical body grew in sync. After reaching a certain critical point, he heard a sound of something breaking in the darkness, and the efficiency of refining medicinal power into his body suddenly accelerated.

A complete blood and marrow cleansing!

Xiang Yuan's last blood transfusion and marrow cleansing was at the Sword Heart Pavilion, where a drop of divine and demonic blood possessed extraordinary power beyond imagination.

This is Xiang Yuan's fifth time undergoing a blood transfusion and marrow cleansing at Jianxinzhai, and today is his sixth. While increasing his numerical value, it also pushed his aptitude forward by a huge margin, ensuring that he can learn anything quickly, and his aptitude has already reached the level of a prodigy.

When Xiang Yuan first fell into the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, his physical body was severely corroded, causing him intense pain. After successfully undergoing a blood transfusion and marrow cleansing, all that remained was the pleasure of refining medicine and putting it into his body.

The Xuanhuang Blood Sea gave Xiang Yuan a sense of déjà vu. He was very certain that he had refined the same medicinal power somewhere.

Jianxinzhai.

A drop of divine and demonic blood!

That's the feeling, no doubt about it.

Xiang Yuan remembered clearly that when he was refining blood medicine at Jianxinzhai, his efficiency was extremely low at first and he could hardly achieve anything. It was only because the Sword Master of the Door Crack intervened that he was able to refine a blood pool derived from a drop of divine and demonic blood.

The Sword Master at the Door Crack helped him refine the blood medicine; it was a win-win situation. He received the great medicine, and the Sword Master at the Door Crack regained his youth.

That's not the point. The key is that the Sword Master at the Door Crack possesses the Emperor's Blood. She herself knows what a drop of divine and demonic blood is, and she even asked Xiang Yuan if he knew the origin of a drop of divine and demonic blood.

Xiang Yuan recalled what the Sword Master at the door had said: "He's a riddle-maker; he only tells half of what he says."

The Sword Master at the Door Crack did not explain at the time that the drop of divine and demonic blood was the blood of the Heavenly Emperor; he only said that he could refine this blood, indicating that there was a predestined connection between the two.

I refined the Emperor's blood, and my destiny lies with the Heavenly Emperor. What about her? What destiny does she have with the Heavenly Emperor?
Because of the Heavenly Emperor as an intermediary, they got involved?

Xiang Yuan pondered this. He had limited information, and unless the Sword Master of the Door Crack revealed the truth, he couldn't guess anything. So he decided not to waste time overthinking.

Let's wait and see; time will tell.

Once he forgets about it after a while, he won't have this problem anymore.

Xiang Yuan couldn't understand how he had gotten involved with the Heavenly Emperor.
Xiang Yuan knew that he had many schemes, such as the Tao Te Ching that Lao Tzu suddenly gave him, the cultivation methods that the Buddhist sect forced upon him twice, and the golden lotus after the blood faded. All of these could be regarded as schemes.

Those who claim to be good people are always handing out benefits, while those who are truly capable are just making empty promises and boasting, but they don't actually offer any real benefits.

Don't doubt the benefits that come to you uninvited, and don't think you're incredibly lucky. Calm down and be realistic; you've just been tricked.

Xiang Yuan may not say it, but he is very aware of these unexpected opportunities. For example, he tried to refuse the Buddhist teachings once, and then he came up with the six-character mantra a second time.

Since I can't refuse anyway, I might as well enjoy myself first.

On the bright side, this isn't scheming, it's investing!

Xiang Yuan had absolutely no recollection of the Heavenly Emperor's investment.

The only Heavenly Emperor he ever met was a shameless scoundrel from the Celestial Realm. They met twice, and the Heavenly Emperor's attitude towards him was no different from that of the other Celestial Gods. The position of True Martial Emperor was also obtained by King Frieza through his influence.

Apart from that, Xiang Yuan had no contact with any other Heavenly Emperors.

Suddenly, he thought of the True Martial Emperor. He was only the True Martial Emperor in the Heavenly God Realm, but he had made contact with the True Martial Emperor's personal items twice in the Qianyuan Realm.

There was also the Phoenix Mirror of the Great Phoenix Temple in the Void Realm, which reflected the phantom image of the True Martial Emperor on his body.

Logically speaking, none of this is possible. In cross-realm situations, his divine position as the True Martial Emperor of the Heavenly God Realm is worthless, ineffective, and unrecognized in other worlds.

Xiang Yuan was completely baffled before, but today, with the opportunity of the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, he vaguely realized that all of this was related to the Heavenly Emperor.

The question is, when exactly?
When did the Heavenly Emperor invest in him, or did he manipulate things?

Another riddle with an unpredictable answer!
You riddle makers are really something else. How can you be so good at solving riddles? Are your graphics cards sentient beings?
Xiang Yuan put his doubts aside. With the massive amount of medicinal power right in front of him, it would be stupid not to take it. He would enjoy it first.

The rest is up to Xiang Yuan to think about after he pulls up his pants.

High in the sky, the void rift torn open by the Great Demon of Wheel of Hell had already merged. He walked away with a smile, confident that this was a sure thing.

After the Demon Lord of Reincarnation left, the celestial phenomena of the sun and moon changing were observed. The Heavenly Court, another force, lowered its gaze and, after searching, confirmed that there was no trace of the Reincarnation Relic appearing in the world, and then departed.

After the Heavenly Court and the Demon Realm had both left, Bai Wuyan slowly walked out, gazing at the Xuanhuang Blood Sea below, a hint of regret on her face.

Her medication was gone.

What a wonderful medicine, just gone like that.

When Xiang Yuan was still alive, Bai Wuyan was filled with righteous indignation and vowed never to let him live another second. Now that he is gone, she feels regret and reluctance.

"The Emperor's bloodline is ruthless and merciless; there is absolutely no chance of survival. If you can live, I will..."

Bai Wuyan murmured to herself, then hesitated for a moment before raising her hand and pointing in the air, summoning the pure white Golden Wheel of Merit.

A pure white, flawless golden wheel of merit emerged from the void, slowly rotating. Its entire body was as clear as jade, and its surface was shimmering with a faint glow. Not only was it intact, but it had even expanded beyond its original size.

Bai Wuyan: (_)
have been offended.

Seeing that the Golden Wheel of Merit was completely intact and showed no signs of being corroded by the Emperor's Blood, her expression instantly became extremely strange. Her red lips were tightly closed, and she swallowed the rest of her words.

Not only was the Golden Wheel of Merit intact, but the aura within it was also lively and energetic, all of which indicated that although the Emperor's Blood was domineering, it could not harm Xiang Yuan. The pretty boy was not dead and regarded the Xuanhuang Blood Sea as an opportunity, so he must be very happy.

Her pharmaceutical expertise still has room for growth!

Once the thought arose, it was impossible to suppress. A fiery light instantly shone in Bai Wuyan's eyes, her index finger twitched, and her breathing became involuntarily more rapid.

But soon, a deep sense of doubt arose.

"What is his relationship with the Heavenly Emperor...?"

Bai Wuyan murmured to herself, her slender fingertips unconsciously tracing the edge of the Golden Wheel of Merit: "Did I obtain the Dao Seed left behind by the Heavenly Emperor in this realm?"

Since Xiang Yuan was not harmed by the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, he must be related to the Heavenly Emperor, and has the greatest possibility of obtaining the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Seed.

Immediately, Bai Wuyan shook her head slightly. She remembered very clearly that the two of them had been inseparable this month, practically glued to each other. Every day, she was either sitting on Xiang Yuan's lap or being held in his arms. If Xiang Yuan had attained the Dao Seed, she couldn't possibly have been completely unaware.

"Perhaps it was when I was on the verge of death that he received the Dao Seed of Creation..."

Bai Wuyan frowned slightly. This guess seemed more reasonable, but upon further reflection, she felt that something was not quite right.

There's another possibility: Xiang Yuan may have obtained the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Seed from somewhere else before entering the Desolate Ancient Realm. If that's true...

"Such a heavy calculation. The Heavenly Emperor will return sooner or later, and the Qianyuan Realm will inevitably welcome its own Upper Heavenly Court. Becoming a pawn of the Heavenly Emperor will not end well." Bai Wuyan's gaze was solemn, and she felt deeply troubled.

"It's alright, I have successfully transcended the tribulation, the advantage is in my hands!"

Bai Wuyan smiled faintly, her already noble and aloof face becoming even more captivating with her inner confidence.

Her hair danced lightly in the wind, setting off her jade-like white face. The composure and arrogance in her eyes were so captivating that one dared not look directly at her.

This composure is something only those who have long held positions of power possess.

Her composure lasted only three seconds before she lost her composure. Feeling the omnipresent pressure of the Desolate Ancient Realm, she took out a bottle of external tonic pills and swallowed them with a dark expression.

Fortunately, the problem wasn't serious. The stockpile was plentiful and she had been using it sparingly, drawing on the powerful medicine from Xiangyuan. The remaining reserves were enough for her to last for half a month.

Fifteen days is more than enough time to find a relic of reincarnation.

You could find it with your eyes closed!

……

Half a month later, Bai Wuyan stood expressionless high in the sky, took out the last bottle of external tonic pills and swallowed them.

He looked world-weary and very unhappy.

The Reincarnation Relic must be located nearby, corresponding to the opening position of the Jambudvipa Gate, but no matter how she searched, she found nothing.

"Where did they go?"

Bai Wuyan looked down at the Xuanhuang Blood Sea below, her eyes twitching slightly as she considered the possibility that the Reincarnation Relic had fallen into the Blood Sea.

Damn extraterrestrial demons!
Bai Wuyan was troubled. Her primordial spirit was injured, her physical body had not fully recovered, and the Cloud-Weaving Heavenly Robe, which she used for cultivating both body and soul, was still damaged and could not completely isolate her from the outside world.

With the protective armor ineffective and external healing pills exhausted, the backup plan is that Xiang Yuan is enjoying himself in the Xuanhuang Blood Sea and cannot be contacted for the time being.

Bai Wuyan tried to sense the Xuanhuang Blood Sea with her primordial spirit, but her perception sank to the bottom in an instant. She could not see it, touch it, or feel anything.

The domineering rules of the Desolate Ancient Realm, which absorb the blood and energy of living beings, are still in effect. Bai Wuyan doesn't have much time left. If she can't find the Reincarnation Relic and can't return to the Qianyuan Realm, she must find Xiang Yuan as soon as possible and use the great medicine to replenish her own energy.

The sea of ​​blood was bottomless and vast, its toxicity beyond comprehension.

Bai Wuyan wasn't sure how long she could hold out down there. Finding Xiang Yuan was fine, but if she couldn't...

In short, those damned extraterrestrial demons!
Bai Wuyan was extremely annoyed. If she didn't enter the Blood Sea, she would surely die, having all her blood essence absorbed by the Ancient Desolate Realm, resulting in a miserable death. Entering the Blood Sea, however, meant she had a slim chance of survival, essentially placing all her hopes for survival on Xiang Yuan.

Proud as she was, how could she tolerate it?

What? Xiang Yuan saved her once a month and a half ago, otherwise she would be dead?
Bai Wuyan refused to face this fact and, between passively waiting for death and actively seeking death, chose to actively enter the Xuanhuang Blood Sea.

In her words, she did not place her hopes on Xiang Yuan, but instead chose a way of dying that she wanted.

Bai Wuyan lightly raised her hand, putting away the Cloud-woven Heavenly Robe that she cultivated with her life force, and changed into a similar white palace dress. It was also a protective garment, but it couldn't compare to the magic weapon she had condensed herself.

One by one, treasured protective garments were taken out and layered on her body. From a distance, she looked like a snowball. Anyone who didn't know better would think that the palace master was afraid of the cold and that winter had arrived.

It's not over yet!

Bai Wuyan took out a tower, a shield, and a bead.

A nine-story exquisite pagoda hangs overhead, casting down thousands of rays of light; a shield with clear tortoise shell patterns rotates around its body; a gleaming pearl is held in its palm.

Layers of divine light intertwined, enveloping her completely, making her seem like a mobile treasure trove. The hardness of her tortoise shell and the sheer wealth she possessed made one want to give up all effort.

Bai Wuyan stacked all the armor she could, making thorough preparations before plunging into the Xuanhuang Blood Sea. Relying on the inexplicable connection she had established with Xiang Yuan through their successful dual cultivation, she descended to find his location.

There is no connection whatsoever; it's all just Bai Wuyan's wishful thinking. Even if there were, the Xuanhuang Blood Sea isolates all senses. Once you fall into it, you won't see your hand in front of your face and won't be able to feel anything.

The moment Bai Wuyan entered the sea of ​​blood, the layers of protective divine light that spread out cracked and shattered, unable to withstand the domineering power of the imperial blood.

The nine-story pagoda only lasted for a moment before its divine light dissipated, its body crumbled inch by inch, and finally turned into a handful of golden powder, dissolving into the blood-red waves.

Next came the shield with its clear tortoise shell pattern and the gleaming jewel, both as fragile as paper, which shattered instantly under the gentle crushing of the blood wave.

Xiang Yuan could refine the medicinal power in the Blood Sea, but he could not dispel the Heavenly Emperor's anger and resentment. The Xuanhuang Blood Sea's domineering influence on external objects had always been there. The three magical treasures that Bai Wuyan offered trembled in the face of the Emperor's Blood's domineering pressure, and they were powerless to resist.

After the three magical treasures shattered, the Snowball Robe, radiating a dazzling light, was next.

Bai Wuyan had anticipated these situations, but what she didn't expect was that upon entering the Xuanhuang Blood Sea, she felt as if she were trapped in a quagmire, and was directly sent to the bottom of the sea by an omnipresent sense of oppression. Her body moved with difficulty, and every step she took felt like she was fighting against the weight of the entire world.

scoff!

The outermost white robe was the first to melt away, its silk threads twisting and struggling like living things, until they were completely corroded by the merciless blood.

Hiss—

Layer upon layer of precious garments shattered. Winter passed and spring arrived, and soon it was summer solstice. Bai Wuyan's precious garments were becoming fewer and fewer.

Another layer of precious clothing has shattered!
Bai Wuyan could clearly feel that the erosion of the Emperor's blood had reached her skin, the stinging pain like being burned by fire. Once the last piece of clothing disappeared, it would be her physical body's turn.

Where is the medicine?

Where the hell have they gone?!

Bai Wuyan was secretly annoyed. The intense pain from the Emperor's Blood made her breathing chaotic, and her usually cold eyes were now tinged with anxiety.

Perhaps it was good luck, or perhaps it was because of some mysterious feeling after dual cultivation, but after walking for only a short while, Bai Wuyan caught a glimpse of a figure amidst the surging blood mist.

Not far ahead, Xiang Yuan was sitting cross-legged.

Completely naked, his well-defined body gleamed faintly with golden light amidst the sea of ​​blood, every line brimming with numerical beauty. His eyes were slightly closed, a smile playing on his lips, as if he were immersed in some profound enlightenment, oblivious to the changes in the outside world.

dare you laugh!
Bai Wuyan was furious. Despite the heavy pressure, she quickly stepped forward, ignoring Xiang Yuan's bare skin, and reached out to sit down next to him.

As soon as she sat down, her lips twitched, and she reached out to push an object aside, her eyes filled with utter disdain.

This hand is dirty, I don't need it anymore, I'll chop it off later.

At this moment, Bai Wuyan was only wearing her last protective garment. She bit down on Xiang Yuan's fragrant neck, following her usual practice and adhering to the dining rules, biting into her own little patch of land.

The entrance is tough, and the teeth are hard to break through, unlike before when a gentle bite could extract the blood medicine.

Xiang Yuan has the No-Form Seal Technique, and his physical defense depends on the situation. When he fed Bai Wuyan medicine before, it was because he was willing to have his defenses broken that Bai Wuyan was able to break through his defenses.

Right now, Bai Wuyan has no chance of obtaining the blood medicine if she doesn't use some tricks.

In a daze, Xiang Yuan felt an itch and tingling on his neck. He opened his eyes in confusion, tilted his head, and saw a white jade wall with a beauty mark on it.

A series of question marks flashed across his mind, thinking he had misread it.

Looking down, he saw the pure white, monstrous figure pressed against his chest, its strong heartbeat and familiar touch confirming that it was indeed Bai Wuyan.

What are you doing down here? Are you looking for the Reincarnation Relic?
Xiang Yuan blinked, looking at Bai Wuyan with a puzzled expression, not understanding what was going on.

He genuinely didn't understand, but Bai Wuyan didn't think so. Annoyed that Xiang Yuan was pretending to be stupid, and even more resentful that she was being threatened by him, she curled the corners of her lips on her cold face and put on an ugly sneer.

The smile was forced and full of disdain.

Although Xiang Yuan didn't understand what had happened, he had to admit that he was rewarded. He tilted his head and gestured for Bai Wuyan to take the blood herself.

Also, keep quiet and don't disturb his cultivation.

Bai Wuyan was furious. She wrapped her arms around his back, her fingers tightly clenched, her nails seemingly trying to dig into his flesh, leaving behind a series of claw marks.

No defense broken!
Filled with personal grudges, she took a bite, the blood medicine entered her mouth, and she used her internal energy to refine it.

Huh! Huh? Huh————

Ah~~~
Really fragrant!

(End of this chapter)