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Chapter 890: The Continuing Journey of the Lotus Seed
Chapter 890: The Continuing Journey of the Lotus Seed
Chen Chuan, sensing the commotion, glanced outward and, after a brief scan, abruptly lifted his gaze. Instantly, he spotted a massive, indistinct object writhing high above.
Its sheer size or the veil of night made it difficult to discern, but he felt it was attempting to break through, its outer barrier resembling a thin membrane that seemed on the verge of rupture.
As he stared, the object paused momentarily, as if its "eye" turned towards him, and his second self immediately exhibited signs of etherealization.
Chen Chuan fearlessly held its gaze.
The lotus seeds' maturation likely triggered these anomalies, but the current situation, with sounds akin to an earthquake, raised doubts about the ritual's ability to withstand such an assault.
He could only trust in You Zhinan's arrangements.
However, if the secret ritual proved insufficient, he was prepared to abandon the seeds, knowing that preserving his life was paramount. Future opportunities to acquire similar items were uncertain, and greed might lead to his demise.
Chen Chuan was well aware of the risks and benefits. Since he couldn't control the external invasion, he chose to ignore it. Withdrawing his gaze, he moved aside, focusing on his nightly fixed cultivation routine.
Chao Ming, initially anxious, calmed upon seeing Chen Chuan's composure. Instead of sleeping, Chao Ming heightened its vigilance, patrolling near the vibrating stones and alerting with a call if anything seemed amiss.
Chen Chuan immersed himself in cultivation, practicing the Great Ming Light Style, a secret technique capable of repelling the impending assault. With this, he could react swiftly if any changes occurred.
He had ingested a substantial amount of nutrients beforehand and, as before, replenished himself after each consumption, ensuring his combat readiness.
Time passed as he repeated this routine, and gradually, the irritating noises around him faded away unnoticed.
A sense stirred within him, and he glanced outward. The sky had transformed from black to white, and the morning light seemed brighter than usual.
Pondering, he turned to the stone lotus, noticing its peculiar fragrance had vanished. He approached it, and the serrated leaves began to stir, while the surrounding root system twitched, as if trying to emerge from the soil.
Chen Chuan remained unfazed, for even without the ritual's protection, this entity couldn't stir up waves before him.
In fact, the previous night was its only chance to escape—either through metamorphosis with the power of the fusion land or being taken away by something else.
Unable to achieve this, he could only wait patiently for the lotus seeds to be harvested.
Reaching the lotus pod, Chen Chuan's gaze fell upon it, and he noticed all seven seeds had transformed from grayish-white to verdant green hue.
According to the bestiary, this signified their maturity, and the information provided was indeed reliable.
He reached out, and with a single touch, the entire pod shattered into powder, releasing the seeds. However, once they touched the ground, they would sprout roots and lose much of their nutritional value.
Before they could reach the ground, though, the seeds began to float upwards, slowly ascending towards his position.
Chen Chuan extended his hand, grasping one, and popped it into his mouth.
As he chewed, a sweet, fragrant sensation filled his mouth. Upon swallowing, he felt a cool, refreshing energy coursing through him, spreading throughout his body.
The altered organism didn't respond immediately, but he sensed a warm, moist current, indicating a subtle transformation.
The lotus seeds' effects would manifest over time, increasing with duration. Typically, triple or quintuple knotted seeds required a few months to a year, but his estimate for this one was longer, promising even greater benefits.
These seeds could be consumed directly or combined with other altered organisms and high-energy nutrients for enhanced effects. He didn't plan to devour them all at once but kept six as a reserve.
Retrieving a prepared container, he placed the remaining six inside, sealing and securing them in his suitcase with satisfaction.
After dealing with the seeds, he returned to the pillar and retrieved the red stone, holding it in his hand. It felt no different from before, with no apparent depletion, contrary to his expectations.
This further confirmed his earlier speculations. He carefully placed the object aside, pondering for a moment. Undoubtedly, this pillar was also quite useful, so he decided to take it with him. After all, it wasn't a burden to him, and it might come in handy for setting up secret rituals as a defensive measure along the way. He had memorized the exact positions and distances of the stones, allowing him to recreate an identical setup if needed.
If not for the massive hammer left by Yu Guardian being too large, he would have taken that as well. For now, he could only leave it there and check on it when he returned.
After packing everything up, he took one last look around, called out to Chao Ming, and set off once more.
This place wasn't the deepest part of the dense forest; they were merely blocked by a demon spirit, preventing further progress. He believed that some truly high-energy nutrients were still waiting to be found deeper within.
After walking in the direction of his feet for an entire morning, the path ahead suddenly opened up, revealing a clear lake nearby.
It was apparent that this was the water source for the nearby creatures. Not far away, several creatures with long snouts and sharp teeth, resembling wolf-like dogs, were tearing at the massive body of another creature.
It seemed they had just finished hunting not long ago.
Chen Chuan took a glance and noticed that the prey was a horned river buffalo. Intrigued, he ignored the creatures and headed straight towards the buffalo.
As he approached, the ferocious creatures immediately stiffened, halting their feeding and staring at him in a daze.
Chen Chuan walked closer to confirm his assessment. The buffalo's horn was composed of a special altered organism, which seemed capable of producing special drugs that enhanced spiritual growth. The bestiary noted this, and the medical sponsorship company had highlighted it, hoping to acquire such items through trades with fighters.
Even if it wasn't used for this purpose, the flawless and beautiful horn was also a prized collectible for many high-ranking individuals to showcase their status.
Chen Chuan hadn't planned to seek out these items, but nature had presented him with a gift. He gladly went up, plucked the horn, and left the area.
In the 6th and 9th volumes of the book, there was no mistake in the version!
As he did this, the creatures silently watched him from a distance. After he left, they waited for a while before resuming their feeding, returning to their original positions.
Chen Chuan walked along the lake's shore, occasionally spotting fresh bones, but they were covered in strange creatures, and the bones themselves were being rapidly destroyed. He estimated that soon, not even a trace would be left.
During this process, he managed to gather some additional items, a bonus harvest, but his primary focus was on the lake.
The lake was too peaceful, and the creatures drinking nearby didn't approach it directly. Instead, they dug mud pits nearby and waited for the water to seep out before drinking.
So, he could be certain that there was something big in the water.
He recalled the bestiary's records, most of which were valuable items. It seemed that the things existing in the fusion land's lake and seawater currents were quite popular, and some were quite extraordinary.
Moreover, he remembered that the treasure mentioned by You Zhinan was said to be in a water lake, so it wasn't a coincidence that the other party was searching in this direction. Even if they had been distracted by the stone lotus along the way, this lake was quite close to the treasure's location, so they might have already scouted it.
Regardless, now that he had arrived, he had to explore the lake.
He placed his suitcase in a clean spot and asked Chao Ming to keep watch. Since his psychic power was present on Chao Ming's body, most creatures would sense it and stay away, so there shouldn't be any issues.
Although it was possible that some aggressive creatures might not heed this, such creatures often had their own territories, which he had already observed, and none existed nearby.
This time, he brought along the Snow Lady Sword. While it wasn't sufficient to handle demon spirits, it was more than enough to deal with the creatures in the fusion land that were on a lower life level. It also made it easier for him to harvest ingredients and altered organisms.
He then stepped into the lake, and soon the water was above his head, submerging his entire body.
In the water, the bio field attached to the surroundings isolated the liquid, so he remained completely dry inside. If he swam in the water, an invisible force would surround him, and his speed would be exceptionally fast.
At this moment, a glow lit up in his eyes, and the pitch-black lakebed became crystal clear in his vision. After a few glances, his figure vanished from its original spot, and a void instantly burst open underwater. A ripping water mark was pulled out, accompanied by a sudden change in water pressure, and a deep and powerful rumbling sound reverberated through the surroundings.
The commotion seemed to startle something beneath the water. Under the pitch-black lakebed, countless eyes opened, and for a moment, the entire area where he was located flashed with mysterious radiance.
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(End of Chapter)
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