Chapter 89: Great Fortune, Dipulse Spiritual Fluid
“What is this?” Lu Qing stood frozen, overwhelmed with astonishment.
Before him, the cavern abruptly opened up into a vast, towering chamber. The walls and floor were made of a smooth, white jade-like surface, etched with intricate, ancient, and profoundly mysterious runes. In the center stood a massive stone platform. Upon it hung a crystalline stalactite column, gleaming brightly, its needle-like tip pointing directly at the platform’s core.
Lu Qing was utterly stunned by the chamber’s near-total Jade Transformation. He never imagined that deep within the mountain’s belly, such a wondrous place could exist. No danger, no traps—instead, a realm beyond imagination, hidden in plain sight.
Even Xiao Li seemed dazed. It had longed for this place in its dreams, and now it stood before a dazzling, sparkling sanctuary.
Yet, despite the awe, Lu Qing did not step inside immediately. A sense of clarity surged through his mind, sharper than ever before. Caution now outweighed curiosity. This chamber was too perfect, too deliberate to be natural. If it was crafted by human hands, it was unlikely to lack safeguards.
Though he felt no immediate threat, he wasn’t about to rush in blindly.
To his surprise, Xiao Li suddenly leapt from his shoulder and shot straight toward the chamber.
“Wait—Xiao Li!” Lu Qing cried out in alarm.
Just as the little creature was about to cross the threshold, a faint shimmering barrier flared into existence, attempting to block its path.
Lu Qing braced for impact—surely Xiao Li would be struck.
But then—a flash of black light.
The barrier shattered like a soap bubble, torn apart effortlessly by Xiao Li.
“Huh?” Lu Qing’s mouth hung open in disbelief. The chamber’s defenses were supposed to be formidable, yet they had been breached so easily.
Xiao Li landed safely inside the chamber, tilting its head curiously toward Lu Qing, as if puzzled by the sudden shout.
“…It’s fine,” Lu Qing muttered, slowly relaxing. After a full minute passed with no further reaction, he realized he’d been overly cautious. Xiao Li was a spirit beast—its instincts were far more attuned to danger than his own. If it sensed no threat, then the chamber was truly safe.
With renewed confidence, Lu Qing stepped forward. Whether it was because the barrier had been destroyed or simply deactivated, he entered without resistance.
As soon as he crossed the threshold, the clarity in his mind surged again—like a veil of dust being swept away. His thoughts flowed faster, sharper, clearer. He could think with unprecedented precision.
A flicker of awe passed through his eyes. Even if there were no other treasures here, just the chamber’s innate Clarity Essence was worth the journey.
He sensed that if he trained here, his cultivation could advance dramatically.
But for now, curiosity took precedence.
Xiao Li, already eager, tugged at Lu Qing’s sleeve, pulling him toward the central stone platform.
Lu Qing followed, arriving at the base of the platform. It stood half as tall as a man, its surface as fully Jade Transformed as the walls and floor. The platform bore more ancient, mystical engravings. At its center lay a smooth, round depression, filled with a translucent, white jade-like liquid.
Lu Qing glanced up at the crystalline stalactite above, then back at the liquid. He guessed the liquid must be dripping from the column.
He focused intently on the substance.
Moments passed.
Then, a faint golden glow began to emanate from the liquid.
[Dipulse Spiritual Fluid: Rare Sacred Elixir. Non-toxic. Safe for consumption.]
[This celestial essence is a legendary treasure. It can revive the dead, heal mortal wounds, extend lifespan, and enhance both human and beast. It improves innate talent, boosts potential, and can even alter destiny.]
[Legend says that those with true cultivation power can shape the land, trace the flow of spiritual energy, and gather the essence of the earth’s veins to produce such elixir.]
[Dipulse Spiritual Fluid can be consumed directly or refined into pills. Its uses are countless.]
“Golden light?!” Lu Qing froze, stunned.
This was the first time he’d ever seen an item emit golden Abilities Light. Even Xiao Li, for all its wonders, only ever glowed red in his eyes.
But when he read the full description… his breath caught.
Revive the dead. Heal mortal wounds. Extend life. Enhance talent. Increase potential. Alter destiny.
Each of these words, on their own, would make any item a priceless treasure. And now, they all described this single, unassuming liquid.
The implications were staggering.
This Dipulse Spiritual Fluid was truly a treasure of the ages.
Lu Qing’s gaze burned with desire. Such an elixir was beyond priceless. Ginseng, Tian Qi—mere trinkets in comparison.
After several long moments, his pulse finally calmed.
He gently restrained Xiao Li’s paw before it could reach for the fluid.
Such a treasure couldn’t be wasted. A single drop lost would be a heartbreak.
Taking deep breaths, he forced himself to regain composure. He pushed the overwhelming urge aside.
Then, a detail from the Abilities Probe caught his attention.
“Those with true cultivation power…”
This chamber had been created by someone who wielded real magic.
Who could that be?
Could it be the mysterious Xian Tian Da Zong Shi—the legendary master the master had spoken of? Or someone even greater?
Lu Qing’s heart pounded. Either way, it meant the cultivation path in this world reached far higher than he’d ever imagined.
That was a revelation worth celebrating.
After a moment of reflection, Lu Qing began circling the chamber, searching for clues.
If this place was deliberately crafted, it might not be the only chamber.
Sure enough, after a thorough inspection, he discovered something hidden.
[Hidden Door: A deliberately built stone door. Beyond it lies another realm.]
[No traps. Push hard, and it will open.]
No mechanism. No pressure plate.
Lu Qing stepped forward, gathered his strength, and shoved with all his might.
The Hidden Door, also made of Jade-Transformed stone, was heavy—but he managed to shift it.
With steady effort, it slowly creaked open.
(End of Chapter)
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