Chapter 267: Great Kindness and Virtue

This was a full jar of blood-red liquid, emitting a stimulating scent that made even the Soul feel a sense of scorching heat, yet there were no fluctuations of Spirit Qi.

"This thing is called Divine Blood Paste; it is gathered and extracted from underground by the Nether Human Race using a very ancient method. Its effects are miraculous, and it can indeed resist the Nether Poison and calm the intelligence, but it also has some sequelae. If one drinks too much, a type of Blood Poison will slowly accumulate in the body, which might cause some damage to the body..."

Before Xu Chen could finish speaking, Spirit Transformation True Monarch waved his hand and said: "Blood Poison and Nether Poison are both poisons; as long as this thing is effective, it is worth a try even if it is a deadly poison, provided it can truly restore cultivation."

Hearing Spirit Transformation True Monarch say this, Lu An, Chen Yang, Zhong Hui, and the others all nodded in agreement, but Wang Daolin's face twitched slightly, and he seemed extremely shocked as he said: "This thing is not simple; I actually sense a trace of the aura of Blood God Grass."

Xu Chen could not help but think more highly of this fellow.

This guy's character was lacking, but his cultivation and insight were indeed extraordinary; he was worthy of being a powerhouse from one of the top ten large Immortal Sects in the Shenzhou region.

If one had never come into contact with Blood God Grass, one would certainly not be able to detect this special aura of the Divine Blood Paste.

This meant that the Qingcheng Daoist Temple must have also obtained a stalk of Blood God Grass within the last one or two hundred years.

Therefore, even Spirit Transformation True Monarch looked at this fellow with a face full of surprise and said: "Wang Daolin, have you seen Blood God Grass before?"

Wang Daolin hurriedly gave a sheepish smile and nodded: "When this junior had just reached the Golden Core, I did indeed see Blood God Grass once. That time, a martial uncle of the sect successfully achieved Spirit Transformation by relying on the Blood God Grass. The aura of this Divine Blood Paste is somewhat similar to Blood God Grass, but it seems much thinner. If it is truly as Daoist Friend Xu said, then this Divine Blood Paste must also possess some of the efficacy of Blood God Grass, and it is reasonable that it can dispel Nether Poison. According to the records in the Spirit Medicine Canon, the greatest efficacy of Blood God Grass is to activate vitality, strengthen flesh and blood, and stimulate the Soul; only in this way can it forcibly catalyze the pill liquid to achieve Spirit Transformation, and finally, by merging with the Three Spirits, give birth to a Spirit Infant. Logically speaking, Blood God Grass can purify all bodily functions; it is truly a top-tier heaven and earth spirit object for assisting in Spirit Transformation."

Spirit Transformation True Monarch nodded slightly and said: "It seems you really know quite a lot. To tell you the truth, this Divine Blood Paste does indeed have some of the efficacy of Blood God Grass. Although this poor Daoist has never seen this item, I can distinguish it through its aura."

Although Chen Yang, Zhong Hui, and Lu An were annoyed and glared at Wang Daolin, they all showed a trace of admiration on their faces at this moment.

In cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao, those who are accomplished are teachers; knowing is knowing, and not knowing is not knowing.

Pretending to understand when one does not will only lead to a bigger joke and is despised by all cultivators.

Xu Chen, of course, raised his opinion of this fellow by another level.

That Wang Daolin could see the origin of the Divine Blood Paste at a glance meant he was indeed a learned and talented person.

It was just a pity that his character was lacking...

Regardless of the mortal world, anyone labeled with this tag will eventually be strongly despised and will not be able to get very far.

The jar of Divine Blood Paste in front of them had at least seven or eight jin.

Thinking of the various legends in the Immortal World regarding the mysterious and powerful effects of Blood God Grass, the group could not help but have their hearts pounding violently, and they even began to swallow their saliva with dry throats.

The chance of encountering Blood God Grass in this lifetime was probably zero, but being able to drink a few cups of this weakened version of Divine Blood Paste would make this life worthwhile, even if they were poisoned to death.

Chen Yang's Adam's apple bobbed as he said: "Junior Brother, are there any particular requirements for drinking this Divine Blood Paste?"

Xu Chen shook his head and said: "There are no particular requirements. The Nether Human Race begins breathing the aura of Divine Blood Paste from the moment they are born to resist the erosion of Nether Poison, and after they are youths, they drink it themselves, but never too much at one time, mainly out of concern that the Blood Poison will accumulate too quickly. I suggest that everyone first taste a mouthful, and then slowly refine and absorb it according to your own endurance. This jar is not small; once it is all finished, I estimate everyone's cultivation will have a rapid leap in growth!"

"Then let me try first!" Wang Daolin, unable to wait, raised his pottery cup and stood up first.

"Wang Daolin, do you want a beating!" Chen Yang and Lu An turned their heads to glare at him simultaneously, and both began to roll up their sleeves.

Wang Daolin shrank his neck, gave a sheepish smile, and sat back down: "Then, then I'll be last!"

"Hmph, you know what's good for you!" Chen Yang and Lu An both snorted coldly and sat down.

"Let this poor Daoist go first; things from the Nether are not so simple!"

Spirit Transformation True Monarch ignored the daily bickering between the three, picked up a cup, carefully scooped out half a cup from the pottery jar, observed it intently for a moment, then slowly drank it in several mouthfuls, put down the cup, and began to sit in meditation with his eyes closed.

Everyone watched with excitement and nervousness.

A moment later, a cryptic aura fluctuation emanated from Spirit Transformation True Monarch, followed by wisps of black mist spraying out from his nose and mouth along with his breathing.

"Wow, the Nether Poison was really expelled!" Chen Yang and the others exclaimed in unison, their emotions nearly out of control.

Xu Chen, however, was calm and composed, his emotions showing no change.

After a full quarter of an hour, the black mist spraying from Spirit Transformation True Monarch's nose and mouth gradually faded and disappeared. Only then did he slowly open his eyes, while his face revealed an expression of extreme surprise:

"This thing is indeed miraculous. Not only can it dispel Nether Poison, but it also has a great strengthening effect on the Soul and the physical body. As for the Blood Poison, there is no need to worry too much; it is very weak. According to this poor Daoist's feeling during refinement, unless one consumes it in large quantities over a long period, it is unlikely to accumulate to a point the body cannot bear. I really didn't expect that there would be such a good item in the Nether. If it were placed in the Mortal World, I fear it would cause a stir among many Immortal Sects."

Xu Chen nodded upon hearing this: "To receive such high praise from Senior Guilingzi, it seems it does indeed have miraculous effects. Everyone, do not wait any longer; all of you should consume some and see the results. I hope it is helpful to everyone!"

"I'll go first!" Chen Yang could not suppress his excitement and reached out to scoop half a cup with a porcelain cup.

Lu An and Zhong Hui also hurriedly scooped half a cup each.

Finally, it was Wang Daolin's turn. With shifty eyes, he carefully scooped half a cup, and finding that no one scolded him again, he hurriedly sat back in his original spot.

Next, the few of them drank the Divine Blood Paste simultaneously and began to sit in meditation to refine it.

Xu Chen and Spirit Transformation True Monarch both stood to the side, releasing their Divine Sense to observe carefully.

Blood God Grass is a Fourth-Rank Spirit Medicine with violent medicinal properties; cultivators who have not reached the middle or late stages of the Danyuan Realm simply cannot withstand it.

Although the aura of this Divine Blood Paste is quite a bit weaker, it is not something that ordinary Three-Grade Spirit Pills can compare to, so after this cup, the states of Chen Yang and the four others were all different.

Chen Yang, who had the lowest cultivation, had the most intense aura fluctuations. A flush of red appeared on his pale, thin face, and soon, large drops of sweat mixed with red and black rolled down from his forehead. Not only was black mist spraying from his nose and mouth, but even his pores began to exude wisps of black smoke, making him look extremely eerie.

Zhong Hui and Lu An had stronger Souls, but their faces were also flushed and black mist emerged from their bodies; their auras swelled and contracted with their breathing, and the fluctuations were very obvious.

Wang Daolin's situation looked much better; apart from his face being somewhat flushed, his aura was very stable, and wisps of black mist emerged from his nose and mouth, making him look the most relaxed.

Spirit Transformation True Monarch observed for a period of time and, finding that no one showed any abnormalities, picked up his porcelain cup again, preparing to scoop a cup of Divine Blood Paste to continue refining. Xu Chen, however, raised his hand to stop him: "Senior, do not be in a hurry. Come with me into the cave chamber; I still have some things to tell you!"

Spirit Transformation True Monarch did not understand why, but he still nodded and stood up.

The two walked into a cave chamber. Xu Chen raised his hand to set up a layer of Yuan Qi restriction, then flipped his hand to take out two spirit grasses that were red as jade and shaped like coral.

"Blood God Grass?" Spirit Transformation True Monarch's expression changed drastically, and he could not help but exclaim aloud.

Xu Chen nodded slightly: "Senior's realm is too high, and the effect of the Divine Blood Paste is likely too weak. These two stalks of Blood God Grass may help you restore your cultivation faster!"

Spirit Transformation True Monarch came to his senses, hurriedly took the two stalks of Blood God Grass, and while observing them, he could not help but tremble, his voice incoherent with excitement: "This... could this also have been discovered in the Nether?"

Xu Chen nodded: "Correct, and it was growing in a God Blood Pool built by the Nether Human Race. Perhaps it grew there because of the long-term accumulation of Divine Blood Paste. However, the quantity is not large, and this junior only managed to get a few stalks, but I cannot give them all to you, Senior. Therefore, what state these two stalks can help you restore to depends entirely on your own luck!"

Spirit Transformation True Monarch's Dao heart, tempered for nearly a thousand years, could no longer remain steady. With red-rimmed eyes and a choked voice, he bowed deeply to Xu Chen and said: "Daoist Friend Xu's great kindness and virtue, Shen Tianyun can never repay in this lifetime. If I can leave the Nether alive, I will surely go through fire and water and follow you to the death!"

Xu Chen hurriedly used both hands to help Spirit Transformation True Monarch up: "Senior, you are too serious. Although this item is precious, compared to the predicament you and I are in, it is not worth mentioning. We are currently trapped in a dangerous situation, and everyone has the same goal. Only by exerting everyone's strength might we have a glimmer of a chance to escape. Senior is the backbone of our group, and you may have to shoulder great danger and responsibility later. This junior bringing out two spirit grasses is also in the hope that Senior can restore your strength as soon as possible and lead us to find a way out. This can be considered each taking what they need; it is not worthy of being called great kindness and virtue!"

Although Xu Chen spoke lightly and understatedly, Spirit Transformation True Monarch understood the value and significance of these two stalks of Blood God Grass.

In the Mortal World, one stalk of Blood God Grass almost represents an additional Spirit Transformation True Monarch.

The strength of one Spirit Transformation True Monarch is enough to guard a large or medium-sized Immortal Sect and form a massive force in the Shenzhou region.

Therefore, the value of Blood God Grass is immeasurable; it simply cannot be traded for any Spirit Stone or Immortal Treasure.

Even Fifth-Rank or even Sixth-Rank spirit grasses, spirit medicines, Spirit Pills, or Magic Treasures cannot compare to the value of a single stalk of Blood God Grass.

Because this stalk of Spirit Medicine brings a cultivator a thousand years of lifespan; even for a great cultivator who has already succeeded in Spirit Transformation, refining one stalk of Blood God Grass can not only raise their cultivation realm, but also bring an increase of several decades to a hundred years of lifespan.

(End of this chapter)