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Chapter 512: Primordial Embryo Body
Chapter 512: Primordial Embryo Body
"Are you Luo Chen?"
"It's me."
In the first instant of hearing this question, Luo Chen subconsciously responded.
But soon, he realized something was amiss.
Although he had a small reputation in the vicinity of Jade Cauldron Region, among the numerous high-level cultivators in the Opening War, he was by no means a renowned figure.
Why, then, did this person ask such a question?
Luo Chen believed that he hadn't done anything out of the ordinary during the war.
Even if he had once fought and slain three demons, a feat that saved him from the Golden Wolf King, such an accomplishment was insignificant in the eyes of a Nascent Soul cultivator like the Dark Spring.
Just as he was filled with doubts, Dark Spring carefully examined Luo Chen once more.
Then, she muttered to herself, "Using five Nascent Soul cultivators with Five Elements Spirit Roots to cultivate the Primordial Embryo Body, I really don't know if this is a genius or a madman."
Upon hearing this, Luo Chen's expression changed dramatically.
Primordial Embryo Body!
Over the years, having read extensively, he had naturally come across descriptions of such talents in various ancient texts.
Cultivators' talents are generally divided into three types.
The first is Spirit Roots, the second is Divine Soul, and the third is Physical Constitution.
Among these, Spirit Roots are the most basic yet crucial, serving as the entry threshold for cultivation.
The second aspect, Divine Soul, manifests in one's comprehension, temperament, innate divine soul foundation, and even past life wisdom.
Those with talent in this area often gain special advantages in their cultivation.
Not to mention that Falling Cloud Sect specifically favors disciples with exceptional Divine Soul talents.
Even if their Spirit Roots are mediocre, as long as their Divine Soul talent is outstanding, Falling Cloud Sect will accept them without hesitation.
Aside from these two, the most common talent is the Physical Constitution.
This talent doesn't manifest in the Divine Soul or Spirit Roots but in the body's affinity with the natural world.
Legend has it that the Golden Sword Body is attuned to the Sword Dao, and the Nine Yang Divine Body is in harmony with the Fire Dao, and so on.
Of course, these constitutions are all too distant.
Throughout his cultivation journey, Luo Chen had also encountered individuals with unique physical constitutions.
For instance, Li Yixuan possesses the Hua Yin Body, which he claimed to have. This constitution enhances his abilities in stealth, Yin Sha Qi, and even Wood Attribute cultivation methods.
Another example is Li Yingzhang, a senior of Luo Tian Sect, who has the Nine Curves Circulating Body. After cultivating the Nine Revolutions to Revert technique, he can increase his chances of breaking through by 20% without consuming Foundation Establishment Pills.
The uniqueness of the Nine Curves Circulating Body doesn't just lie in its ability to enhance breakthroughs.
Cultivating with this constitution results in an incredibly solid foundation!
When Luo Chen previously treated Li Yingzhang's injuries, he noticed that his foundation was no weaker than his own, and his spiritual power was exceptionally robust.
However, this constitution also has a drawback: an extremely slow cultivation speed.
Li Yingzhang entered the Foundation Establishment stage early, but his current cultivation level has been surpassed by Gu Caiyi and Lou Ying due to this constitution.
Above these extraordinary constitutions, there is an even more formidable one.
That is the "Primordial Embryo Body" mentioned by Dark Spring!
The world is filled with spiritual energy, which transforms into Yin and Yang and separates into the Five Elements. Thunder and lightning clash, and light and darkness are unpredictable.
In the seemingly peaceful natural environment, the composition of spiritual energy is incredibly complex.
Therefore, when cultivators practice, their absorption and utilization of spiritual energy often fall short of optimal efficiency.
Later, someone compiled ancient texts from the Primordial Era and discovered that the cultivators of that time did not absorb spiritual energy but "Primordial Energy."
This Primordial Energy encompasses all the various attributes of spiritual energy.
However, with the passage of time and the changes in the world, ordinary cultivators can no longer directly utilize the energy of heaven and earth. Consequently, the term "cultivator" replaced "alchemist."
Nowadays!
The only ones who can directly utilize the energy of heaven and earth are those who have broken through to the Nascent Soul stage and achieved the Divine Transformation stage!
Or, to put it another way, the ability to freely manipulate the energy of heaven and earth is a signature skill of Divine Transformation cultivators!
However, there are exceptions to this rule.
One such exception is the "Primordial Embryo Body."
Those with this constitution can directly absorb and utilize the energy of heaven and earth in their lower cultivation stages, provided they have a compatible cultivation method.
Regardless of their cultivation level!
Regardless of their location!
There won't be situations where a person with a righteous aura cannot cultivate in a Yin Sha land or where someone who practices fire techniques is at a disadvantage in an icy environment.
In a sense, the Primordial Embryo Body is like a child born of heaven and earth, akin to being in a mother's womb.
In this world, they can treat all resources and spiritual energy as nutritious substances like amniotic fluid, absorbing and refining them fully.
As a result, their cultivation efficiency and speed are unimaginable!
"It seems you now understand what the Primordial Embryo Body is.
The Dark Spring spoke, "I have no intention of doing that..."
Lu Chen stiffly nodded, his heart filled with unease.
He struggled to lift his head, "Senior, you wouldn't..."
"Hehe..."
The black crow let out a grating, mocking laugh.
"Of course not, or rather, such a ridiculous notion."
"In this world, how could a Primordial Embryo Body, a mythical body from legends, possibly exist?"
"The one who had such thoughts was an old fellow from your human race's Five Elements Divine Sect. You need not worry, I won't harm you."
Lu Chen relaxed upon hearing this.
But as he continued, his heart skipped a beat.
Five Elements Divine Sect!
In that instant, he understood everything.
He now knew why Jin Bubuque had been so friendly to him, why he had been so eager to bring him to the Five Elements Domain, and why he had so readily agreed to his conditions.
It was all for this reason! The reason they hadn't forcefully taken action was likely because, as the black crow mentioned, they needed someone at the Nascent Soul Stage.
He was only at the early Golden Core stage, far from the Nascent Soul Stage.
The Five Elements Divine Sect wasn't in a hurry; they wanted to capture him and reverse-cultivate his Primordial Embryo Body.
But if he were to escape in the future...
Lu Chen's lips twitched; there was no future to speak of, he needed to focus on getting through this first!
After some small talk, it was time for soul extraction...
Hmm?
Lu Chen sensed something amiss.
He cautiously lifted his head, looking at the black crow perched on the wide chair.
"Senior, why aren't you extracting my soul?"
"Do you want me to?"
"Uh..."
The black crow cackled, "You're not even a high-ranking disciple, just a wandering cultivator. What valuable information could I find in your memories?"
"Of course, following the principle of rather killing innocents than letting the guilty escape, I should indeed extract some of your soul."
Lu Chen's heart leaped, and his face showed obvious regret.
If he had known, he wouldn't have brought it up.
As he tensed, the black crow flapped its small wings.
"Don't be nervous, you still have some use. Extracting your soul might affect your performance."
Before Lu Chen could ask, the crow spoke, "Do you have any Imperial Stream Potion on you? Show it to me."
Lu Chen was startled, then realized something.
Obviously, the crow had investigated him through others' memories.
His rapid rise to power had made many people consciously gather information about him.
The Imperial Stream Potion was one of his most closely guarded secrets.
But because he occasionally had to give this pill to his Golden Core cultivators, the secret had gradually leaked out.
There are no walls that don't let the wind through.
Others might not have noticed, but Jin Bubuque, with his ill intentions towards the Five Elements Divine Sect, would have investigated thoroughly.
The previous Lu Chen wouldn't have cared; after all, he was already at the Golden Core stage and a Tier 3 Pill Master. It was normal for him to refine some auxiliary pills for Foundation Establishment.
But he hadn't expected the black crow to be so interested in the Imperial Stream Potion.
Instinctively, he reached for his storage ring, but then a bitter smile appeared on his face.
"Senior, I can't manipulate my spiritual energy."
The black crow understood and plucked a green spirit feather from under its wing, waving it at Lu Chen.
In an instant, Lu Chen felt something disappear from his body.
His divine soul could move freely, and his Golden Core could operate again.
Skilled in manipulating spiritual energy, Lu Chen took out a bottle of Imperial Stream Potion from his storage bag and respectfully handed it over.
After obtaining it, the crow sniffed it carefully, then took a small sip.
"Ptooey!"
"It's full of wolf essence! You refined this with Demon Wolf blood and flesh!"
"Senior, your insight is truly remarkable," Lu Chen flattered, showing no awkwardness.
The black crow seemed pleased.
Shaking the small bottle, its face revealed a human-like expression of sentiment.
Lu Chen observed this clearly, as if it were a look of melancholy.
"That little fox, instead of staying comfortably in Cangwu Mountain, insisted on pursuing the path of pill concoction and going to the human cultivation world."
"How could it know that those not of our kind will always have different hearts? Even those who share a bed and pillow, when faced with racial differences, will not be trusted."
"It's dead, and it deserves to be!"
The melancholy expression gradually turned fierce.
Lu Chen lowered his head, a wild guess forming in his mind.
Imperial Stream Potion, fox, pill concoction, human race.
A name surfaced in his mind.
"Shang Hu"
Was the pill master guest that Ice Fortress had recruited previously a Demon Fox?
If that was indeed the case, it might explain why Jueqing Xianzi would disregard the bond between husband and wife and personally kill her Dao companion.
The distinction between humans and demons pales in comparison to the bond between Dao companions.
This could also explain why the Ice Fortress has been so keen on hunting Snow Foxes for so many years.
However, Luo Chen didn't delve into these speculations.
If the other party was willing to speak, they would, and if they weren't, how could he dare to press further?
The black crow took the bottle and looked at Luo Chen, "I've seen it, and the quality of the Imperial Stream Potion is not bad, but it's still far from enough. I want top-grade Imperial Stream Potion, and the more, the better!"
Luo Chen naturally dared not resist, for he was under the eaves and had to bow his head.
He, Luo Chen, was also a talented individual, especially adept at reading the situation.
These years, hadn't he been living like this? It was just that the object of his deference had changed from humans to demons.
Perhaps others would persist in their principles.
But decades ago, Luo Chen had already come to understand who he truly was because of Miao Wen.
So-called gentlemanly conduct and moral integrity were merely things he did within his abilities while pursuing immortality.
Obviously, he was now beyond his abilities!
However...
"Senior!"
"Don't keep calling me senior, my name is You Quan, the Deputy Hall Master of the Cross-Reality Hall of Cangwu Mountain. Just call me Deputy Hall Master."
Luo Chen was taken aback and remembered the three characters he had seen on the plaque before entering.
Cross-Reality Hall!
In a demon domain, there was such a name filled with human Daoist essence.
He quickly corrected himself, "Deputy Hall Master, refining pills is not difficult for me, but gathering the necessary medicinal ingredients will be troublesome."
"You don't need to worry about that. Everywhere lacks medicinal ingredients, except for our Cangwu Mountain!" You Quan proudly flapped his wings and flew up from the chair. "Just focus on refining pills, and there will be more tasks for you in the future. The demon race needs talents like you!"
More tasks?
Luo Chen pursed his dry lips and agreed.
"Go now!"
"From now on, you are a part of the Cross-Reality Hall. You cannot leave Cangwu Mountain or go to the other two halls without permission, but you are free to do anything else."
"Any request, He Qingzi will fulfill for you."
Luo Chen respectfully agreed and slowly withdrew from the main hall.
It wasn't until he reached the gate that the gaze upon him completely disappeared.
In that instant, Luo Chen's body trembled.
His eyes seemed to have gained a hint of clarity.
"What a strange illusion, from start to finish, I couldn't bring myself to resist You Quan's words."
After he regained his senses, cold sweat unconsciously seeped from his back.
Recalling his previous embarrassing behavior in the hall, even his usually confident cultivation of nurturing energy had vanished without a trace.
Such a performance shows the profound skill of You Quan in soul illusion techniques!"
It was no wonder that the other party didn't bother to extract his soul, and with just a slight illusion, he had unknowingly fallen for it.
"If I were in my full state, could I resist this kind of illusion with the Mirror Flower Water Moon technique?"
As Luo Chen muttered to himself, a voice came from the side.
"Your foundation is not bad, you've recovered so quickly."
Luo Chen turned to see He Qingzi.
The woman gave him a cold look and walked towards the foot of the mountain.
"Follow me, your residence has been arranged."
Luo Chen nodded and followed closely behind.
The further they moved away from the Cross-Reality Hall, the heavier the pressure Luo Chen felt, as if a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator was watching him from behind.
"This..."
Cold sweat formed on Luo Chen's forehead.
He Qingzi, walking ahead, let out a cold snort, "Don't try to sense it, the Cross-Reality Hall is not just home to Senior You Quan. This is the land of a Fifth-Stage Spirit Vein, the Barbaric Mountain Range with its countless flying birds, all of whom revere Cangwu Mountain. Countless flying bird demon cultivators dream of coming to this sacred land to cultivate. You are fortunate to be valued by Senior You Quan."
Luo Chen really wanted to say, "Do you want this kind of fortune?"
Obviously, he couldn't say that.
Only after descending the mountain to a certain distance did that pressure gradually fade.
Indeed, while in the mountain, one couldn't see the true face.
He, Luo Chen, had been blinded by a single leaf! Of course, that leaf was large enough!
You Quan, just the Deputy Hall Master, was already so unfathomable; one could hardly imagine how powerful the true Hall Master was.
Luo Chen watched He Qingzi's swaying hips, her body exuding an aura that warned others to keep their distance, and suddenly remembered what You Quan had said.
He Qingzi would fulfill any request he made?
(End of Chapter)
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