Chapter 681: Heavenly Spirit Creates Hundred Flowers

"It just purifies and amplifies the effects of the demonic beast bloodline within me, which I then absorb, without causing any negative impact on my body."

"My ancestor, I don't even know what kind of demonic beast they were. I don't have any other special abilities, but my body is incredibly resilient," Dongfang Yao said with a hint of pride.

"As long as you don't kill me, I can recover in just a few breaths," he said, patting his chest, which produced a thudding sound.

"A legacy from the ancients, coupled with your own good fortune. There's no point being envious," Li Fan sighed, shaking his head.

"It seems you're not far from breaking through to the Soul Transformation realm. Do you intend to advance here?" Li Fan asked after a moment.

"Not at all, not at all. I'm here for two reasons: first, for body cultivation, and second, to comprehend the Way of Fractured Realms," Dongfang Yao spoke eloquently. "Although my defense is extremely strong, I lack offensive capabilities. In a fight, I'd just be a punching bag. How could that not be frustrating? So, I found this place, which is perfectly suited for my enlightenment."

"Fractured Realms..." A subtle glint flickered in Li Fan's eyes.

"I just heard you mention that term several times. Is there a specific meaning behind it?"

Dongfang Yao shrugged. "I don't know the specifics. However, from vague memories inherited from my ancestors, I know that this place contains a scar-like existence of the Primordial World. It's even more dangerous than ordinary spatial rifts."

"And..." He paused.

"Before I came, I did some inquiring. It's said that some cultivators occasionally witnessed a wondrous sight within this great vortex."

"A massive pillar of light erupted from the center of the vortex, piercing through heaven and earth. It seemed as if the entire world trembled slightly, and the winds and clouds changed color."

"This magnificent spectacle would only last for a few breaths before disappearing. And that pillar of light seemed as if it had never truly appeared from beginning to end, leaving no traces behind, like a mere illusion. Some say it's a temporal mirage, something that genuinely happened in history thousands of years ago. I don't really understand it."

Dongfang Yao seemed guileless, telling Li Fan everything he knew.

"I do know a little about these temporal mirages," Li Fan said, his eyes subtly shifting, as he began to explain to Dongfang Yao.

"When specific conditions are met, events in this world can be recorded and then repeatedly reappear at particular points in time..."

Dongfang Yao suddenly understood. "So, that pillar of light tore apart the Primordial World, creating this great vortex? That's truly astonishing! If I could comprehend even a fraction of its power..."

As he spoke, a trace of excitement appeared on Dongfang Yao's face.

When the black fissures reappeared, he charged into the center of the vortex with a whoop.

"Southern Nether Saint Beast Mountain, Divine Weapon of Fractured Realms..."

"If that's the case, then there should also be a scar of the Primordial World at the former site of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Perhaps I can ask Shuofeng about the exact location where he found the sword back then."

While Dongfang Yao was comprehending the power of the Fractured Realms, Li Fan wasn't just idly watching.

His Formless Killing Intent had long since locked onto Dongfang Yao.

Although Li Fan's physical strength wasn't enough for him to charge into the center of the vortex as recklessly as Dongfang Yao, he could still observe and comprehend the power of the black fractured realms up close, using Dongfang Yao's perspective.

"Interesting, it seems somewhat similar to the power generated when the Five Elements return to Unity. No wonder temporal mirages also appear in this place."

While Li Fan's true form was comprehending the Dao amidst the wind and rain outside the great vortex,

his clone had already arrived in Tianling City.

Xu Bai's peerless beauty, wherever he went, undoubtedly attracted the attention of others.

However, he carried himself with an aloof demeanor, and his attire clearly indicated his extraordinary status, not that of a common person.

For a time, no cultivator dared to approach him rashly.

He leisurely strolled through Tianling City.

After some time, the name of the Heavenly Spirit Flower had become widely known throughout the Myriad Immortal Alliance.

Originally, it was a niche hobby, only circulating among specific groups. However, in this era, Li Fan first offered a reward of longevity treasures, then Shuofeng and Lu Xuejing sent people to inquire about it, and the disciples of Medicine King Sect dispersed across various regions, secretly fueling its popularity.

Through these concerted efforts, almost every cultivator, unless they were completely isolated from news, had heard of the Heavenly Spirit Flower to some extent.

After such a long period of collective effort, people finally had to face an unfortunate truth.

And that was...

The Heavenly Spirit Flower no longer existed in the world!

The Myriad Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Council engaged in a bloody battle, resulting in countless fallen cultivators. This tainted the entire province with unimaginable bloodshed.

The Heavenly Spirit Flower, born from the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, naturally sensed this. Now, the scenery reflected in its petals invariably contained a faint reddish blood aura.

"What an eyesore, a disgrace to refined taste!"

"Alas, what good comes from endless fighting? Cultivators die in vain, and the world is no longer as beautiful as before. Peace is hard-won, fellow Daoists must cherish it immensely and never again thoughtlessly start conflicts!"

Some expressed regret, while others reflected.

But some people seized the opportunity.

"While the Heavenly Spirit Flower no longer exists in the world, this particular bloom I have has very little blood aura. It's almost imperceptible, not much different from the original species of yesteryear. If you're interested, Daoist friend, you might want to see it for yourself."

As its renown greatly increased, the value of the Heavenly Spirit Flower also soared.

Some cultivators, shrewdly grasping this marketing point, specifically selected and sold varieties with less blood-red coloration.

After all, the original species had become extinct, so taking a look at a lower-tier substitute was still a decent option.

Although not many cultivators were willing to pay for it, the overall number of cultivators in the Myriad Immortal Alliance was vast.

The annual output of Heavenly Spirit Flowers was fixed at a certain amount, and those with less blood aura were quite rare. This also led to a continuous rise in the Heavenly Spirit Flower's price.

Tianling City, which had been somewhat desolate after the great battle, became completely lively.

Some came specifically to admire them and feast their eyes, while others sought to speculate and profit from their sale.

Meanwhile, the merchants selling Heavenly Spirit Flowers innovated, introducing new ways to play.

In their shops, they displayed unbloomed Heavenly Spirit Flowers.

Customers could pick one based on luck, gambling on how much blood aura would be present on the petals after the flower bloomed.

If one was fortunate enough to choose a flower with very little blood aura, they could immediately resell it for several times their initial investment.

Of course, most ended up suffering significant losses.

However, the world never lacked cultivators who believed in their own good fortune, so these budding Heavenly Spirit Flowers were in such high demand that they were almost immediately bought up as soon as they were displayed in shops.

"Luck, huh..."

Xu Bai smiled faintly in the crowd.

Then, without careful selection, he casually picked one.

"Shopkeeper, this is the one."

After paying with spirit stones, Xu Bai did not take the flower away but waited patiently for it to bloom.

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