Aooo!!
Inside the massive egg, one could vaguely see a colossal Vajra Divine Elephant roaring. A terrifying aura surged out, suppressing heaven and earth.
The black cauldron resembled a forge of heaven and earth itself, where countless strands of qi and blood gathered, transforming into nourishment that ceaselessly nurtured the giant egg. Countless mysterious runes flowed across its surface, evoking a sense of ancient vastness. These were messages inherited through bloodlines from ancient times, from the very laws of heaven and earth, and the profound meanings of body-tempering techniques—all fusing together within the black cauldron.
They intertwined and collided, sparking dazzling brilliance.
The divine abilities of a body-refiner were only birthed during the process of life's transformation.
This process drew upon the practitioner's ancestral bloodline, the innate legacy within the flesh, the combat skills cultivated over time, and the laws and Daoist essence embedded in their body-tempering techniques—melding all into one to finally give rise to a unique divine ability.
Thus, even among ten cultivators practicing the same body-tempering technique, each would likely birth completely different divine abilities. Even if they appeared similar on the surface, their power could vary tremendously. The process of birthing a divine ability was fraught with unpredictable unknowns.
Moreover, within Yi Tianxing's body resided the miraculous Gourmet Cells, which had already triggered a unique evolution in his lifeform, rendering the outcome of his divine ability's birth even more unpredictable.
These Gourmet Cells absorbed the essence and genetic fragments from the delicacies he consumed, merging them into his blood and flesh—turning them into powerful nutrients to fuel the birth of his divine ability.
[New Item : Purple Placenta (紫河车, Zǐ Hé Chē)]
"Good, the nurturing of my first physical divine ability has finally begun," Yi Tianxing thought excitedly.
According to body-tempering methods, the duration of divine ability formation varied depending on one's foundation. Moreover, certain rare treasures could accelerate the process and even trigger evolutionary transformations in the divine ability.
He recalled that among the thousands of rare treasures he had previously collected, there was one specifically beneficial for this process—the Purple Placenta.
If fused during divine ability formation, the Purple Placenta could evolve the ability into a unique existence—half divine ability, half divine weapon—vastly stronger than a normal divine ability and brimming with endless potential.
Excited, Yi Tianxing turned his gaze toward the black cauldron. Although the form of the divine ability remained unclear, he knew it would not disappoint.
For body-refiners, without opening life apertures, the number of divine abilities they could nurture was extremely limited. However, each ability, once formed, would possess overwhelming power—truly enabling the body's strength to reach its pinnacle.
The Purple Placenta was originally known as the afterbirth membrane expelled after childbirth, highly valued for its potent medicinal properties. However, the treasure-grade Purple Placenta Yi Tianxing possessed was not ordinary human afterbirth—it was a heavenly rare treasure born from the world itself. Like a living embryo, it could fuse with a divine ability, granting it a tangible vessel, transforming it into something akin to a divine weapon.
It was among the most coveted treasures for body-refiners.And Yi Tianxing didn't just have one—he had several.
Swish!!
With a thought, a flash of purple light emerged from within the Primal Chaos Heavenly Emperor Tower.
A mass resembling a purple afterbirth appeared, shimmering with mysterious purple patterns, as though containing an entire world within.
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing tossed the Purple Placenta directly into the black cauldron. It merged instantly with the giant egg.
At that moment, the egg transformed into a brilliant purple hue, with countless mysterious runes and Daoist auras colliding and interweaving at an accelerated pace.
Heaven and earth vitality surged into the black cauldron like a tidal wave, continuously nourishing the giant egg.The pace of divine ability formation quickened dramatically.
"It won't be long before my first physical divine ability is completely formed."
Yi Tianxing withdrew his gaze from the black cauldron, his eyes gleaming with anticipation and joy.
With the Purple Placenta's integration, not only would the formation process accelerate, but the divine ability's potential would also soar. The upcoming transformation was something worth looking forward to.
Not relaxing even for a moment, Yi Tianxing began to refocus his efforts on visualizing and condensing the Chaotic Dragon Seal.
The number of seals required for the Chaotic Dragon Pool was astronomical. Without making full use of every minute to cultivate, he could be stuck at his current realm for an indeterminable amount of time.
This time, however, he did not use Willforce Orbs for assistance; instead, he relied solely on his own cultivation, painstakingly condensing each seal.
Time flew by, and night passed quietly.
With the abundant vitality gathered by the Spirit Gathering Array, cultivation felt smoother than ever. Even the mental energy consumed was replenished far faster than usual, allowing him to condense far more seals overnight than under normal circumstances.
At dawn, the rising sun illuminated the earth.
Yi Tianxing stepped out of his room. Just as he was about to head downstairs, Jin Xiangyu appeared beside him with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Yi, are you heading to the site of the treasure emergence?"
"That's right," Yi Tianxing nodded. He saw no reason to conceal it.
"Then you must be careful," Jin Xiangyu said, her voice laced with concern. "The treasure has attracted not only human experts but also powerful beings of other races. Just last night, a giant passed nearby—the strength of such beings is truly terrifying. The site is riddled with hidden dangers. One misstep could lead to death."
She paused, then added, "According to the information I've gathered, the site is actually an ancient tomb. The anomalies began when tomb raiders disturbed it, causing its energy to leak out and trigger the current phenomenon."
Yi Tianxing's heart trembled slightly at her words. He had thought it was merely a treasure surfacing. Now it seemed far more complicated.
Given the reputation of the Dragon Gate Inn's intelligence network, Jin Xiangyu's words were unlikely to be false.Clearly, the situation would be much more complex than he initially assumed.
"This information is free," Jin Xiangyu said with a wink. "But I hope for future cooperation. Our Dragon Gate Inn looks forward to obtaining large quantities of Eternal Coins."
She made no attempt to hide her real goal.With such a perfect currency before her, how could she not seize the opportunity?
"There will be opportunities for cooperation," Yi Tianxing replied noncommittally before heading downstairs.
Working with Dragon Gate Inn was not a problem.The value of a currency lay in its circulation.If it could circulate within the Dragon Gate Inn, it would spread even faster, gaining recognition among more humans.Circulation gathered both popularity and public faith—an invisible yet invaluable wealth.
Yi Tianxing left the inn without lingering.His figure quickly merged into the wilderness.
"There really were giants... Or at least enormous creatures," Yi Tianxing thought as he ventured deeper into the wilderness.
Massive footprints appeared in the ground, each one resembling a deep crater.Their size and depth testified to the creature's incredible weight and strength.
Each footprint was so large that even two grown men lying down couldn't fully cover one.The shape was similar to that of a human footprint—only massively scaled up.
"Giants of legend... I just hope they aren't hostile."
Facing such beings would be akin to ants facing elephants—an enormous, instinctive pressure.Yi Tianxing's expression grew serious, but he pressed forward without hesitation.
Perhaps due to the passage of these terrifying beings, the wilderness seemed strangely quiet.Most fierce beasts and monsters had fled far away, making his journey surprisingly smooth compared to before.
Before long, Yi Tianxing raised his head and saw it:Ahead, a mighty waterfall plummeted from the sky, sending sprays of mist rolling toward him.
"The site of the treasure should be nearby," Yi Tianxing murmured, surveying the land.
This area matched where the phenomena had been reported.A long river meandered nearby, very likely the one running close to Xuanhuang Town.
"If I had known earlier, I could have taken a small boat and traveled downstream—probably would have been faster," he thought.
Of course, traveling by river carried its own risks.If powerful aquatic beasts lurked within, the dangers would far outweigh any gains.
As he pressed on, he soon noticed a crowd gathered ahead.A large number of cultivators had already arrived, but each group kept a wary distance from the others.Small clusters of three or five were rare—most stood alone or in loose alliances.
Men and women, monks and Daoists—figures of every kind were present.
Yi Tianxing's arrival drew a few glances, but after a cursory scan, most quickly shifted their attention back to the front.Clearly, something far more captivating had already seized their focus.
"What could it be?" Yi Tianxing wondered, quickening his pace.
Drawing nearer, he finally saw it:Before them yawned a massive pit leading deep underground.
This giant hole had not existed originally—it was caused by a sudden collapse of the ground.Water from the waterfall above gushed directly into the pit, yet no matter how much water poured in, it never filled up.
Instead, strange echoes and gusts of wind issued from the hole—And within the wind, eerie laughter could be heard.Sometimes like a child, sometimes like a woman.The sound crept into one's heart, sending chills down the spine.
This chilling laughter was the reason why no one dared venture further.
An old saying came to mind:"Better to hear ghosts weeping than to hear ghosts laughing."
Ghostly weeping was natural.But ghostly laughter—meant death was near.
It was a dire omen.