Chapter 2105: Sea Tribe

"I'm not sure what was wrong with that undying medicine. I suspect either the undying medicine eaten by Yaoyu was swapped, or what they called undying medicine wasn't the undying medicine I know."

Mi Li, of course, knew all about what Zu An had experienced in that secret realm. It was one thing when her memories were sealed, but now that a trove of memories had been unlocked, she naturally realized something was amiss.

"But that was the undying medicine given by the Heavenly Emperor; could it also have issues?" Zu An asked, a little surprised.

"I don't know about that. I have no information about that Heavenly Emperor in my memories," Mi Li replied. "The undying medicine I speak of is a supreme treasure sought by countless powerhouses across the universe. Each plant is unique, and each can bring people back from the dead. However, their most famous function isn't resurrection; it's the ability to give peerless experts a chance to start over."

"Start over?" Zu An paused, confused.

"Precisely. While the peerless experts of the myriad realms are incredibly powerful and possess long lifespans, their lives do eventually end. Just like Zhao Hao in this world, they too will face the five declines of heaven and man. Of course, each civilization might have a different name for it," Mi Li patiently explained. "Those powerful beings carry countless karmic burdens, having fundamentally seized the creation and fortune of heaven and earth. To become that strong, they all had to defy the heavens, and naturally, they suffer a backlash from the will of the world."

"As they age, their karmic debts accumulate, and the will of the entire world becomes increasingly repulsed by them. Eventually, at a certain tipping point, they will inevitably head towards complete destruction."

"But with undying medicine, everything changes. The undying medicine allows these heaven-defying beings to 'deceive' the will of the world. The world's will believes they have been terminated and will no longer target them, allowing them to begin a new life." Mi Li paused, then continued, "These beings retain their intelligence, diverse combat experience, and insights into cultivation techniques. Imagine how formidable they would be starting over."

"In that case, these undying medicines are truly heaven-defying." Zu An thought about why transmigration was so against the natural order: because transmigrators possessed knowledge and life experience from another world, giving them various advantages when competing with natives.

If those peerless experts of the universe were to live another life, their advantages would only be greater than those of transmigrators.

"Indeed. That's why every undying medicine plant is a fiercely contested item among various factions. Each time one appears, it sparks bloodshed across many universes," Mi Li sighed, seemingly recalling some unpleasant memories. "Of course, these undying medicines often possess their own sentience, similar to some primordial treasures mentioned before. Not only do people vie for them, but they also choose their masters."

"What are their criteria for choosing a master?" Zu An quickly asked.

"Throughout history, the master of every undying medicine has been a supreme expert from the myriad realms of the universe, one who dominates an entire era," Mi Li replied.

Zu An was immediately speechless. "Then what's the point of me even trying?"

Although he was invincible in this world, his encounters with the extraterrestrial demons had made him aware of many powerful beings. He understood that this current world was inherently weak, and his cultivation level was insignificant compared to the myriad realms of the universe.

"The spirits of the undying medicines value not just absolute strength, but also potential," Mi Li said, giving him a deep look. "From the first time we met, when you were beaten like a dog by me yet refused to give up, and eventually... eventually managed to defeat me, I knew you possessed the heart of a true powerhouse. Your future is destined to be that of a super-expert."

"Being by your side all these years and watching you overcome enemies far stronger than yourself has only further confirmed my initial judgment."

"Sister, your words are so pleasant to hear. Please, say more." Zu An grinned mischievously and edged closer to her. He noted her pleasant scent, wondering how a soul body could emit such an enchanting fragrance.

"Scram!" Mi Li rolled her eyes at him, subtly shifting back a step before continuing, "So, you still have a chance to be favored by an undying medicine."

"Exactly how many undying medicine plants are there in the world?" Zu An asked, his smile gone, his expression serious.

"Around a few dozen, but no one can say for sure," Mi Li replied.

"That many?" Zu An was surprised, having thought this type of medicine was unique, perhaps only a few plants in existence.

"Many?" Mi Li scoffed, pointing at the night sky. "Do you know how many worlds there are in this universe? Far more than grains of sand in the ocean. Even if many closely situated worlds are grouped into the same 'world layer,' there are still trillions of world layers. With so many worlds, do you still think a few dozen undying medicines are a lot?"

Now Zu An was truly astonished. "That many worlds?"

This was the first time he had heard of the concept of worlds beyond his own.

Mi Li suddenly sighed, a hint of melancholy in her expression. "Unfortunately, most worlds have already been destroyed. Even so, the remaining worlds are still an astronomical number."

"Destroyed by whom?" Zu An was startled. So many worlds, and more than half were already destroyed?

Mi Li shook her head. "I cannot tell you that, or it will bring a calamity upon this world, a disaster far more terrifying than any of the demons you've faced before."

Hearing her speak so solemnly, Zu An found it difficult to press further. He believed she wasn't joking about this; many beings were indeed so powerful that even discussing them in a remote corner of the universe could alert them, prompting them to launch a devastating dimensional strike.

"You just mentioned the undying medicine. What kind of undying medicine should I be looking for, specifically? There must be some direction." Zu An knew Mi Li wouldn't speak without purpose; her bringing up the undying medicine surely had an intention behind it.

Just as he thought, a hint of approval flashed across Mi Li's brow. "The undying medicines of the myriad realms are far too elusive. I only know of about ten or so. After some thought, you might have a chance to obtain the 'Divine Dragon Undying Medicine' among them."

"Divine Dragon Undying Medicine?" Zu An committed the name to memory. "Why? This is the first time I've ever heard of that name."

"The Divine Dragon Undying Medicine, as its name suggests, is related to the Dragon race. It is sure to be born in a world inhabited by dragons, and coincidentally, this world happens to have dragons," Mi Li replied.

Zu An's heart stirred. Dragons?

In this world, the Dragon race was the king of the Sea race. Back in the human capital, he had even slain a golden giant dragon, which led to the Dragon King's arrival.

It seemed the Dragon King had retreated due to Shang Liuyu at the time, and the matter had simply fizzled out.

"Then I'll go to the Sea race." Zu An stood up, his eyes filled with excitement. With his connection to Shang Liuyu and his current status among both humans and demons, whatever he set out to do should be much easier than for others.

Just then, Mi Li poured a bucket of cold water on him. "Don't get too excited too soon. While the Divine Dragon Undying Medicine is sure to be born in a dragon world, not every dragon world will produce one. There are countless dragon worlds across the universe, and yours is just one of them, and a rather weak one at that."

Zu An said gravely, "But didn't you say this world is special? Perhaps there really is a chance for an undying medicine to grow here. Even if not, there's still a certain probability of finding clues about one."

Mi Li looked a little surprised and nodded approvingly. "Your mind certainly works fast. I was actually planning to say those words to comfort you. You're right, this world is indeed special; even I can't fully grasp it. Perhaps there truly will be unexpected gains."

"In that case, let's go now." Zu An immediately walked towards the door. Now that he had a lead to save Hong Lei, he didn't want to waste a single moment.

A hint of emotion appeared on Mi Li's face. Though this fellow was a philanderer, he genuinely treated every woman around him with sincerity.

Meanwhile, in the human capital, at the Empress Dowager's sleeping quarters, Liu Guang and Liu Yao, the two brothers who were imperial relatives, looked at the beautiful woman at the head of the room with some confusion. "Empress Dowager, why have you summoned us to the palace so urgently?"