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Chapter 876: All Preparations Made, Only Waiting for the Cave Heaven
Chapter 876: All Preparations Made, Only Waiting for the Cave Heaven
In the cave abode.
"Brother Lu, thank you for your help with the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect spirit pet." Ye Xuan expressed her gratitude to Lu Xuan.
At this moment, the arm where black fleshy sprouts had once covered was now healed, and with the right medicinal pills, it would regrow completely.
All thanks to the poisonous insect with green coins beneath her feet.
Infected by the evil demon's poison, she had come to Lu Xuan's cave abode out of desperation, buying a bottle of Dust Cleansing Pill to slow down the spread of the poison while searching for a solution.
Unexpectedly, she had found a permanent solution here.
"Such gratitude, Ye has engraved it in my heart. It is as if I owe Brother Lu a great debt. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, I will not hesitate, even if it means facing great dangers." Ye Xuan said solemnly.
"There's no need for Sister Ye to be so polite. It was just a small matter." Lu Xuan smiled.
He wasn't wrong. It was indeed the rare evil demon's poison that had provided the opportunity for the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect to break through, so one could not really say who helped whom.
If anything, Ye Xuan had provided greater assistance with the possible sphere of light reward.
"Brother Lu is truly kind and benevolent." Ye Xuan couldn't help but sigh.
"I, Ye, am not an ungrateful person. I will definitely report this deed to others." She vowed solemnly.
"Then, Sister Ye, as you said, you owe me a favor."
"Brother Lu, I have no other requests. Just give me a high-grade spirit plant, and I will consider our debt settled."
"A 5th or 6th grade one will do, but it must be a rare species." Lu Xuan pondered for a moment before replying.
"Good! I, Ye, promise to bring you a high-grade, rare spirit plant!" Ye Xuan left after making a heart demon vow.
In less than ten days after her departure, the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect successfully broke through to the 5th grade.
It was originally a rare poisonous insect with great potential. Combined with the large amount of evil demon poison it had consumed, its breakthrough to the 5th grade was a natural and effortless process.
Lu Xuan also took the opportunity to receive a sphere of light reward, which revealed the second half of the Poison Scripture of Tribulations and Difficulties upon touching it.
He had obtained the first half when the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect broke through to the 4th grade and had kept it in his storage bag without studying it specifically.
The complete Poison Scripture of Tribulations and Difficulties was a 6th grade treasure, created by a Nascent Soul True Lord who was skilled in poison techniques from the Calamity Infant Sect.
It recorded detailed information about countless poisonous insects and toxins, their antidotes, several secret techniques closely related to poison, and even a method to refine a poisonous treasure.
"It's a pity that it's only a low-grade treasure, but it's still worth trying." Lu Xuan glanced at the refinement method of a treasure called the Hundred Poison Cold Light Barrier and muttered to himself.
"It's been two and a half years since I broke through to the late Core Formation stage. It's time to ask Elder Artifact Spirit about the incomplete Cave Heaven he promised." A thought flashed through Lu Xuan's mind, and he sent a message talisman to Zhang Jiuzong, asking him to convey his request to meet with Elder Artifact Spirit.
That treasure tower artifact spirit was always elusive, and only a handful of high-ranking members of the Commerce Guild could contact him.
Soon, Zhang Jiuzong replied, asking Lu Xuan to wait at the branch office of the Commerce Guild in three days.
Lu Xuan did not doubt him and left the Thunderfire Mars Cave to go to the Commerce Guild.
Not long after arriving at the branch office, while Lu Xuan was waiting in a quiet room, he suddenly looked up and gazed at a certain direction.
A beam of treasure light flashed out from a spatial rift and landed in front of Lu Xuan.
"No need for such formalities; let's dispense with the pleasantries," the artifact spirit replied impatiently, its hands resting on its hips. "What brings you here? I'm in the midst of preparing for an auction of demon materials, so if it's not important, I might just get annoyed."
"An auction of demon materials? Are there any spirit herbs related to demons among the items?" Lu Chen asked, his interest piqued.
"There are a few," the artifact spirit waved dismissively. "You can come and take a look for yourself when the time comes."
Suddenly, it paused, its eyes fixing on Lu Chen. "Late Core Formation..." it murmured. "Your cultivation speed is quite impressive, little one."
Lu Chen smiled sheepishly. "A series of minor adventures and some good fortune have accelerated my progress."
"Well, it seems you've had quite the deep fortune," the artifact spirit remarked, its voice crisp. As a high-level artifact spirit, it had traveled through the multiverse, encountering countless opportunities and treasures, so it wasn't easily impressed by a cultivator's tale of minor adventures.
Moreover, as a guest advisor to Lu Chen's guild, it had taken a liking to him and wasn't one to nitpick.
"Senior... about that incomplete Cave Heaven you mentioned before..." Lu Chen said, his face full of flattery.
"Oh, if you hadn't brought it up, I might have forgotten!" The artifact spirit slapped its forehead with a wooden hand. "Rest assured, what I promised you is still yours. I'm also counting on you to cultivate spirit herbs for me!"
"However," it continued, "to obtain that incomplete Cave Heaven, I'm not sure if your strength is sufficient."
"Senior, please enlighten me. I'd like to give it a try," Lu Chen said, his expression serious.
The artifact spirit explained, "On the journey to the incomplete Cave Heaven, you will encounter celestial winds, yin thunder, celestial fires, and other challenges. To overcome these tribulations, you will need a robust physical body."
Lu Chen nodded. "With the Seventh Grade Scarlet Phoenix Bone, Sixth Grade Grand Cycle Meat, and countless spirit fruits and elixirs enhancing my physical strength, I am confident in my abilities."
"Additionally, due to the prevalence of spatial rifts in the void, you cannot rely on teleportation formations to reach the incomplete Cave Heaven. You must fly there, requiring exceptional speed, profound spiritual power, and ample endurance."
"With the boost from the Thunderclaw Wings, I doubt there are many Core Formation cultivators who can match my speed."
"As for endurance... with the complete integration of the Five Zang Organs Temple within my body, I have yet to discover my limits, so endurance won't be an issue."
"Furthermore, the void is filled with spatial rifts, hidden mystical beasts lurking within stars, and even roaming demons."
"Thus, you will need exceptionally strong spiritual sense to detect and avoid these dangers."
Lu Chen thought to himself, "With my cultivation of the《Starry Freedom Observation Technique》and the constant nourishment of the《Yungen Paste》for my spirit and soul, my spiritual sense is among the best in my level. The Void Nightmare's scouting abilities will be even more effective in its home turf, ensuring we detect any threats."
"And should we encounter unavoidable battles with mystical beasts or demons..."
"I have several precious artifacts for self-defense."
"So, everything is prepared, and I await only the Cave Heaven."
(End of Chapter)
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