Chapter 2984

Humans couldn't possibly catch them like that, not even cultivators could. "Besides, if you catch just a few, the others will receive a warning from their kind and hide in reef caves and rock crevices, refusing to come out."

Even the Frostleaf National Preceptor had to admit: "It's indeed difficult."

Other medicinal ingredients are also hard to obtain, but compared to these jellyfish, they're much easier—at least the Frostleaf National Preceptor can get them through his own influence. He thought for a moment: "There must be some way to lure these things onto the hook. I don't believe these brainless creatures can't be tricked." Catching fish is difficult because they're too agile, but you can use bioluminescence to attract fish and lure them into the net.

Jellyfish aren't as intelligent as fish.

"I've heard that some sea clans' magical artifacts can summon creatures from their own waters." Holy Mother Jin Du offered advice, "You just need to put some effort in this direction."

Chi's words, when heard by the Frostleaf National Preceptor, seemed quite reliable, showing that Chi had done his homework before descending to the lower realm.

However, in the West Sea, what magical artifact can summon marine creatures? The Frostleaf National Preceptor's eyes flickered slightly, and an idea formed in his mind.

"But, is your formula for the Rejuvenation Elixir genuine?"

"For your sake, I went straight to the old residence of the Strength God as soon as I descended. This turtle shell was dug up by my own hands—it was still buried in the mud back then." Holy Mother Jin Du sighed, "If you want to know whether it's genuine or not, you have to test it yourself."

Chi himself has never personally refined it, so how could he claim that pills made according to the formula are 100% effective?

"But the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void has examined and studied this formula, deemed it feasible. Moreover, consuming the 'Living Medicine' is what allows one to return to an infantile state, as proposed by the Holy Lord himself." Holy Mother Jin Du spoke solemnly, "Chi, the old man, holds the divine authority of life—he won't be wrong."

One sentence: the expertise of the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void matches Chi's ambition.

Since it was unearthed from the old residence of the Strength God and endorsed by the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void, the likelihood of this formula being viable is high.

"By the way, when does the Holy Lord plan to initiate the large-scale divine descent?" Frostleaf asked Holy Mother Jin Du again, "We must finish refining the Rejuvenation Elixir before that."

Once the gods descend, it won't just be a war between humans and heavenly gods—internal competition among the heavenly gods will also become extraordinarily fierce.

It concerns the distribution of resources and benefits, and no one can afford to be vague. Frostleaf is Holy Mother Jin Du's trump card—not only does he have immense influence over the Bekka Demon Kingdom, but he himself possesses formidable cultivation, grasping both status and power simultaneously. Other heavenly gods, even if their divine power is mighty and their divine nature exalted, cannot match Frostleaf in directly controlling secular power, able to turn clouds over in the officialdom with a flip of the hand.

Holy Mother Jin Du had never before possessed such a great advantage at the outset, so she cherishes it all the more. She also understands clearly: the stronger Frostleaf becomes, the stronger Chi becomes, so Chi has gone to great lengths to obtain the formula for the Rejuvenation Elixir.

Chi cannot gather these materials himself, but the National Preceptor of Bekka can.

"Two months ago, the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void revealed to us gods who descended early that Chi had already forged a peerless divine artifact, fused with his own divine nature, capable of rivaling the Great Square Cauldron! Moreover, Chi recently obtained a newly forged divine artifact that will greatly aid in descending to the human realm—Chi, the old man, is very pleased, for he has waited a long time for this artifact." Holy Mother Jin Du's words made Frostleaf's heart tighten, "Soon after, the Holy Lord immediately went into seclusion. Once these two divine artifacts are ready, Chi will initiate the large-scale divine descent!"

"How long will this process still take?" Frostleaf remembered the key point: the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void has not only forged a new divine artifact but also successfully fused it with his own divine nature of life!

This is too damn terrifying.

"At most half a year, at least two or three months, depending on the charging progress of the divine artifact."

"Filled with nightmare energy?" Frostleaf grew increasingly alarmed the more he thought, "Could the recent large-scale slaughter in the heavenly realm be related to this?"

"Of course." Holy Mother Jin Du's smile appeared kind, but was actually hollow and cold, "The emergence of a divine artifact always requires offerings. I dare swear that the recent deaths of these outer gods—five or six out of ten of their nightmare energy and divine power have been consumed by the Holy Lord's divine artifact."

Chi refers to heavenly gods outside the Numinous Void as "outer gods," which is also the common term used within the Numinous Void. The reason we say only five or six out of ten of the outer gods' nightmare energy is taken by the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void is because the Heavenly Net Star remains stable, still needing to disperse Chi and others' bodily essences into imperial flow broth and scatter them across the human realm.

"So, our time is short." Frostleaf concluded, "I need to send people to gather the other materials on the prescription, go excavate usable remains from ancient immortal tombs, find a magical artifact capable of summoning marine creatures, and finally go to the deep West Sea to catch the Red Heart Lantern Jellyfish, quickly refine the elixir, and then consume it."

"Time is urgent, and there's still this mess in the Numinous Void court." He exhaled heavily, "If you had consulted me before acting, that faction of the late emperor would already have been scattered to pieces, and there wouldn't be this problem of Nie Xiaolou."

"Isn't that right?" Holy Mother Jin Du sighed, also feeling some resentment. The Frostleaf National Preceptor's abilities in court are naturally known to the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void—even the Qingyang National Preceptor lost to him. However, the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void doesn't trust him, so he wouldn't dare let him know or participate in such a major matter as assassinating the demon emperor. "Saying this now is too late." Holy Mother Jin Du dismissed the issue with a single pole, "Nie Xiaolou and the others have already lost their momentum, can't stir up big waves, and will naturally collapse in due time."

Seeing Frostleaf about to step forward, Chi immediately followed up, walking shoulder to shoulder with him.

"What is this?"

"From now on, we won't part even a step." Holy Mother Jin Du gave him a gentle smile, but in Frostleaf's eyes it looked very sinister, "I've heard your Autumn Palace scenery is lovely—prepare a good residence for me, and arrange some clever attendants? After I descend to the human realm, I've been constantly running around, never had a proper rest."

"Not parting even a step?" Frostleaf remained expressionless on the surface, "What is this?"

"The Holy Lord always says my child is disobedient, so as a mother, I can only keep close watch." Holy Mother Jin Du chuckled lightly, "You also shouldn't dislike me for being bothersome—I'm doing all this for your own good."

"Not bothersome." Frostleaf also began to laugh, "Of course not bothersome—I just hope you can follow me."

It seems the Holy Lord of the Numinous Void doesn't trust him enough, so he specially sent Holy Mother Jin Du down to the lower realm to keep a close watch on him.

Holy Mother Jin Du can usually sense the position and distance of the ghost spawn, and implement spiritual control within a certain range. However, perhaps due to the special nature of the devourer itself, or perhaps due to an accident at birth, neither of these two points holds true for the devourer.

Therefore, Holy Mother Jin Du can only monitor his position in real time by descending to the lower realm and sticking close to him.