Chapter 374 - 295: Refining the Celestial One Divine Water, Forging the Dao Foundation

Chapter 374: Chapter 295: Refining the Celestial One Divine Water, Forging the Dao Foundation

The location of the Celestial One Divine Water was quite specific. It was deep underground at the very center of Huishui Mountain, at the confluence of eight rivers. Reaching it from the mountain’s surface required a long dive.

But now that he had the Celestial One Divine Water, Yu Changsheng’s tense mind finally relaxed. He lay on the Profound Turtle’s back and swallowed an elixir. After recovering a sliver of his Magical Power, he began circulating the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique to rapidly adjust his Status.

As a top-tier Cultivation Technique, the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique did indeed have many benefits, and it was exceptionally effective for recovery. Thus, it wasn’t long before Yu Changsheng’s Status had improved considerably, and his depleted Divine Sense had begun to mend.

’Yan Ta is dead. So he was from the Profound Yin Sect. It seems there really is an intricate connection between the Dark Stream and the Profound Yin Sect.’

Atop the turtle’s back, Yu Changsheng cultivated while his mind raced, his imagination running wild.

’But I shouldn’t have any conflict with the Dark Stream or the Profound Yin Sect. Why would they hunt me down for no reason...?’

Yu Changsheng fell into deep thought, various theories surfacing in his mind. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he considered the possibilities.

’The Dark Stream never acts without a profit. The client behind this must be someone who holds a deep grudge against me, which is why they were willing to pay such a high price—even hiring a Golden Core cultivator to make a move...’

’The only ones with that kind of wealth and animosity... after thinking it through, it seems it could only be the Yang Family... So, was it them?’

Yu Changsheng muttered to himself. In that single moment, a great many thoughts crossed his mind. After ruling out all other possibilities, the only one who could have done this was the Yang Family.

"The Yang Family..." Yu Changsheng fell silent. After a long moment, he shook his head, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes. "And the Dark Stream. That organization has survived for long enough. It’s about time it was exterminated."

’As for the Profound Yin Sect... judging by his strength, Yan Ta must have been one of their prodigies, someone with significant status. But since no one else saw us in Huishui Mountain, I shouldn’t have to worry about any immediate repercussions.’

Among the Three Gates and Six Sects, the Profound Yin Sect was the most mysterious. Its disciples rarely ventured out into the world, but if one were to rank them by strength, they would likely be number one among the Three Gates.

This wasn’t just because the Profound Yin Sect was the oldest and had a deep heritage, but also because its disciples possessed an overwhelming bloodlust. Their primary Cultivation Techniques leaned heavily toward bloodshed and slaughter—a fact made clear by Yan Ta’s fighting style.

Their Sect Leader in particular, a position passed down through an almost direct lineage, believed in achieving the Dao through slaughter. Naturally, his disciples were no strangers to killing, their methods ruthless and their combat strength correspondingly the most tyrannical.

This caused the other two Gates to be extremely wary, resulting in a delicate balance of power in their standoff with the Profound Yin Sect.

’Whatever. I can deal with all these grievances once I’m powerful enough.’

’As for now, I have the Celestial One Divine Water. I need to focus on condensing my Nine-Layered Spirit Platform, reach Foundation Establishment Peak, and then break through to the Golden Core Stage as soon as possible.’

Yu Changsheng shook his head. Having made up his mind, he closed his eyes, his breathing growing steady once more as the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique circulated within him, wave after wave.

In this battle, the Golden Core Stage cultivator Yan Ta had fallen at his hands, and the Profound Turtle’s contribution had been indispensable. The fight had also given Yu Changsheng a much deeper understanding of this top-tier Spirit Beast.

’There’s also the Colorful Star Deer and the Golden-Winged Eagle. Their cultivation levels are a bit low. I need to find a way to raise them quickly...’

Time passed quickly. By the time Yu Changsheng had mostly recovered, the surroundings had grown much brighter. The Profound Turtle broke the surface completely. Dazzling sunlight pierced through the clouds and mist, illuminating the azure lake. In the center of the placid waters, bubbles churned and then parted, revealing the figures of a man and a turtle.

"Phew..."

Yu Changsheng looked up, let out a long breath, and stretched lazily, his expression relaxed.

Although he had been safe underwater thanks to the Profound Turtle’s protection, the environment had an oppressive feeling. It wasn’t nearly as comfortable as being on solid ground.

"We’re finally out. It feels like we’ve been gone a lifetime."

Yu Changsheng chuckled, his gaze sweeping across the area as he spoke with a sigh of emotion.

"Adjust your Status to its Peak. Right here, using the special terrain of Huishui Mountain, you will refine this Celestial One Divine Water and forge your Ninth-Layer Spirit Platform."

The Profound Turtle’s ancient, vast voice echoed in Yu Changsheng’s mind. Yu Changsheng nodded, his expression growing serious.

"Abyss of the Water Kingdom!"

The Profound Turtle opened its massive maw. A gale howled forth, sweeping up the surrounding clouds and mist and pulling them inward. The calm surface of the lake suddenly erupted into waves, layer upon layer of ripples turning into swirling vortexes. A faint blue light emanated from the Profound Turtle, enveloping the area and transforming it into its Domain.

Within the blue light, everything was a hazy blur, impossible to probe with Divine Sense. An isolating power cut the area off from the outside world, shrouding it in swirling mist. From the outside, however, everything appeared perfectly normal.

The Profound Turtle let out a low hum, a sound that was neither snake nor turtle. This sound harmonized with the clouds in the sky and resonated with the Dark Stream below, carrying with it an inexplicable Dao Rhyme that spread in all directions. Nature’s spiritual energy was abruptly drawn in, forming roaring vortexes of Spiritual Qi that surged toward Yu Changsheng and enveloped him completely.

Yu Changsheng’s body shuddered. He felt his breathing lighten, and as his mind sank into immersion, the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique began to circulate with even greater fluidity. He had entered a profound and mysterious state.

Seeing this, the Profound Turtle opened its mouth and spat out a single, crystal-clear droplet of water. Radiating a soft, seven-colored light, it bobbed on the surface of the lake.

The instant the droplet appeared, the surface of the lake, once calm, suddenly dipped as if under immense pressure. The droplet seemed to weigh a thousand tons, imbued with a sense of boundless immensity. As it bobbed, the vortexes of Spiritual Qi were drawn to it, pouring madly into the Celestial One Divine Water.