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Chapter 803: Caring for a Teapot for a Thousand Days, Using it for a Moment
Chapter 803: Caring for a Teapot for a Thousand Days, Using it for a Moment
Upon hearing this guess, Lu Chen's heart sank.
His worst fears had come true.
The Qingjiao Thunder Bull, despite being a seventh-rank ancient beast with a seemingly illustrious name, was actually in a state of decline and its strength had diminished greatly.
"A seventh-rank ancient beast, fellow dao friends, what are your plans?"
He casually asked, feigning indifference.
"I plan to stay within Thunder Sea and observe further developments.
Of course, I won't venture near the Thunder Bull's secret realm to avoid losing my life."
One of the Foundation Establishment cultivators hesitated and said in a low voice.
"Guo also shares this thought."
"If that Qingjiao Thunder Bull is all bluff and bluster, it will likely attract a Nascent Soul Golden Core."
"After all, ancient beasts are treasure troves, and if it were in its prime, even a Nascent Soul cultivator might hesitate."
"But if it's old or sick, it will arouse the greed of a Nascent Soul cultivator with a Golden Core."
"If a Golden Core makes a move, the secret realm's restrictions will surely be broken, and we will also have a chance to benefit then."
"Fellow Daoist Guo's words are reasonable."
The remaining few echoed in agreement.
With the Thunder Bull guarding the secret realm, they dared not act recklessly, but if a Nascent Soul cultivator took the lead and dealt with the ancient beast, their Foundation Establishment cultivators would still have a chance against the mutated Thunder Bulls.
Lu Chen also chose to stay.
Although he was worried about the Thunder Bull's fate, he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage himself, and no matter how many treasures he possessed, it would not be enough against a Nascent Soul cultivator.
News that an ancient beast, the Qingjiao Thunder Bull, was guarding the Thunder Bull's secret realm spread far and wide.
In less than half a day, a stirring dragon's roar echoed from outside the Thunder Sea.
In the distance, a silver-white thunder dragon shot out, parting the sea of thunder.
The thunder dragon was over twenty zhang long, with arcs of lightning dancing across its scaled armor, and possessed the strength of a sixth-rank demon beast.
Standing proudly on its massive head was a middle-aged cultivator with a tall crown, a golden feathered robe, and an extraordinary aura.
"Paying respects to Golden Core Jin Yao."
As the middle-aged cultivator's figure appeared, those who recognized him immediately bowed deeply.
"Paying respects to Golden Core Jin Yao."
Lu Chen quickly followed suit, offering a respectful greeting.
The middle-aged cultivator's eyes swept across the crowd like lightning, and he nodded slightly.
"Where is that Qingjiao Thunder Bull?"
He asked, his voice carrying a subtle yet undeniable pressure.
A Foundation Establishment cultivator immediately stepped forward and pointed out the location of the Thunder Bull's secret realm.
The thunder dragon's massive tail flicked lightly, and in an instant, it vanished into the sea of thunder.
"I didn't expect Golden Core Jin Yao to be the first to arrive..."
"Golden Core Jin Yao is renowned in the cultivation world for his thunder techniques, and as the Qingjiao Thunder Bull is also a thunder attribute demon beast, he would naturally be interested."
"It remains to be seen what the outcome will be when a Nascent Soul cultivator faces off against a seventh-rank demon beast."
As the crowd discussed, Lu Chen seemed to sense something and looked up.
Hundreds of miles away, a deep black thundercloud appeared out of thin air, filled with raging thunderbolts. Hundreds or even thousands of bucket-sized thunderbolts poured down, reducing the mountains below to rubble.
A golden light weaved through the endless thunder, its presence formidable, leaving a trail of blazing golden thunderfire in its wake.
Lu Chen was hundreds of miles away from the Thunder Bull's secret realm, and he could only vaguely sense the abnormal spiritual energy in the Thunder Sea through his powerful spiritual sense, but he couldn't discern the specifics.
"How is the battle going?"
After a moment, one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators who had followed Golden Core Jin Yao returned to the crowd.
"It's exceptionally intense! As expected of a battle between a Nascent Soul cultivator and a seventh-rank ancient beast!"
"Although the Qingjiao Thunder Bull is aged, it can hold its own against Golden Core Jin Yao due to its thunder law restrictions and innate abilities.
"So, the Qingjiao Thunder Bull is now on borrowed time? Once the restrictions are broken, we can venture into its secret realm and explore."
"While the True Monarch enjoys the meat, we can still sip the soup." The few Core Formation cultivators who had recovered from their injuries whispered among themselves.
Lu Chen sat cross-legged to the side, surrounded by a hazy green light. While he appeared to be focused on healing his wounds, his mind was racing with thoughts.
"Could it be that Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull is facing an inevitable death?" A strong sense of unwillingness welled up within him as he thought about how the ancient beast had cared for him in the past.
However, he felt helpless as he knew that a battle between Nascent Soul cultivators was far beyond his current capabilities to intervene.
"Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull possesses a unique bloodline. If he weren't in his twilight years, with only a few years of lifespan left and his vitality greatly weakened, his strength should surpass that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator."
"Lifespan... vitality..." Lu Chen's eyes lit up as an idea suddenly flashed through his mind.
"That's not right, there's still a glimmer of hope!"
"There's a sixth-grade Heaven's Origin Fruit planted in the cave, and once it matures, it will continuously generate vitality and greatly increase his lifespan."
"Although it hasn't been planted for long, I have the Divine Wood Spirit Jar!"
"By infusing it with Azurewood source energy day after day and nurturing it for years, I can definitely ripen a sixth-grade spirit plant!"
"The Heaven's Origin Fruit is already capable of enhancing vitality and prolonging lifespan, and the light group reward that comes with it will be related. As long as we give it to Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull, we can completely turn the tide of the current situation."
His expression remained calm, but his heart was surging with determination.
"He who nurtures the teapot for a thousand days shall use it for a moment!" Lu Chen had made up his mind.
Whether it was the sixth-grade Heaven's Origin Fruit or the seventh-grade treasure that would come from it, he could give it to Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull.
Over the years, he had gained so much from Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull and the Thunder Bull beast clan.
The sixth-grade Flying Thunder Herb, as well as the exotic baby Thunder Dragon Bull that he had been raising in his cave.
The Thunder Bull beast had risked its life to find him during the riot in Thunder Sea and had brought him to the Thunder Bull beast territory.
There was also the expensive fifth-grade Thunder Death Crystal material, of which he had plucked nearly a thousand pounds from Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull.
Not to mention the dark green thunder liquid, essential for cultivating thunder-attributed spirit plants.
If it weren't for that dark green thunder liquid, which was far superior to ordinary spirit thunder, the sixth-grade Purple Micro Thunder Fruit would have taken who knows how long to mature, and the seventh-grade Wood Thunder Vine would have been difficult to harvest the Divine Profound True Law from.
Now that he had a chance to help Senior Qingjiao Thunder Bull and the Thunder Bull beast clan, Lu Chen wasn't going to let it pass.
With this in mind, he immediately stood up.
"Land friend, what are you planning to do?" Ye Xuan Yin, who was standing nearby, noticed Lu Chen's movements and asked curiously.
"With a Nascent Soul cultivator taking on the Qingjiao Thunder Bull, Lu has every confidence in getting a share of the spoils."
"However, after fighting those Thunder Bulls earlier, I'm running low on talismans and healing pills. I plan to head back to replenish my supplies and then rejoin you all to explore the Thunder Bull beast's secret realm."
Lu Chen's expression turned solemn as he spoke in a low voice.
(End of Chapter)
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