444: Chapter 459 A Clear Conscience!

Oh, and there's also the corpse of that Seven-Colored Spirit Devouring Python!

A Peak Tier 3 Yao Beast; its entire body is a treasure.

Its skin, bones, gall, and meat can all be put to use.

Finally, his gaze fell upon that five elements primordial spirit fruit tree.

The five fruits had completely ripened, emitting a brilliant five-colored light.

"Mine! They're all mine!"

Although things like Spiritual Roots lose their significance once one reaches the Nascent Soul Stage.

After all, Nascent Soul Cultivators comprehend Laws and pursue the Dao; Spiritual Root Aptitude is no longer the most critical factor.

But if it exists, it has a purpose.

Lu Ming hadn't forgotten that his own Spiritual Root was quite terrible, otherwise he wouldn't have plunged so deeply into the Demonic Path.

Now that he had the chance to make up for the deficiencies in his Foundation, he was naturally very happy.

He stepped forward and reached out to pluck the five fruits.

However, the moment he plucked them, the five elements primordial spirit fruit tree suddenly began to wither.

Its leaves fell, its trunk cracked, its life force vanished, and its luster faded.

It was as if all its vitality had been condensed into those five fruits.

Lu Ming didn't care much about this.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots were like this; once the fruit ripened, their life force would be exhausted.

To bear fruit again, one would have to wait another few hundred years.

He put away the fruits and turned to leave.

Although the commotion here had ended quickly, it had still made some noise.

If any Cultivators were drawn here, it would be another hassle.

He needed to find a new place to go into seclusion and digest his gains.

His figure flashed and disappeared.

...

Elsewhere.

Xuan Zhenzi, having just casually dealt with a group of blind Loose Cultivators and obtained a "Nine-Leaf Sword Lotus" that was rare in the outside world, was examining the spiritual item in his hand in a good mood.

This Nine-Leaf Sword Lotus grew within a thousand-year Spiritual Vein and contained pure Gold Law; it was also somewhat beneficial to the Sword Dao he cultivated, making it a small Opportunity.

Xuan Zhenzi carefully placed it into a jade box and stored it in his Storage Pouch.

Just as he was about to continue toward the core area, his figure suddenly paused.

Xuan Zhenzi's brow twitched slightly as he took a palm-sized compass from his sleeve.

The compass was dark gold throughout, its surface engraved with countless profound runes, and it was currently emitting a faint glow.

However, in the next instant, the glow suddenly dimmed, as if extinguished by something, finally falling completely silent.

"Hmm?"

Xuan Zhenzi let out a soft sound of surprise, his gaze falling upon the compass.

This compass was named "Shangxuan Sinan"; as the name implied, it was a specialized treasure he used for tracking.

And at this moment, the target it was sensing was precisely Yun Chenzi!

Back outside the Secret Realm, the "Qingwei Spirit-Sustaining Pill" he had handed to Yun Chenzi appeared to be a sacred healing medicine on the surface, but in reality, he had tampered with it slightly.

Of course, it was indeed a genuine healing pill, but it contained a tiny, almost imperceptible wisp of an aura brand.

It was just that Yun Chenzi was heavily injured and dazed at the time, so he didn't notice it at all.

Once this aura fused into the body, it would silently attach itself to Yun Chenzi's Divine Soul, making it impossible for him to escape Xuan Zhenzi's detection no matter where he was.

Actually, Xuan Zhenzi didn't harbor any ill will.

He simply wanted to monitor Yun Chenzi's movements to keep track of his whereabouts.

After all, in Xuan Zhenzi's view, Yun Chenzi must possess some kind of Luck.

Even though he was injured now, he would surely find many opportunities within this Secret Realm.

If there was an Opportunity to intercept a thing or two from him, wouldn't that be wonderful?

But he had only just entered the Xuanling Secret Realm, and before he could even find him, this aura had vanished!

What did this mean?

Either Yun Chenzi had discovered the hidden trick and dispelled it.

Or he had suffered a heavy blow, or even... fallen.

Xuan Zhenzi murmured to himself, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes.

If it was discovered, that would be a bit embarrassing.

But if something happened... then wouldn't it mean no one would know this secret?

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, then were quickly suppressed.

"Wuliang Tianzun."

He chanted a Daoist title and immediately assumed an air of righteousness.

"How could I have such wicked thoughts? I really shouldn't."

He shook his head, putting on an air of regret.

"I hope Junior Brother is alright!"

He said so, but the smile at the corners of his mouth couldn't be suppressed.

If Yun Chenzi really fell within the Secret Realm... that would be truly wonderful!

Not only would a competitor be eliminated for no reason, but the key was that he hadn't even lifted a finger!

When the time came, even if Revered Master questioned him, he could say with full confidence...

"I don't know! I even kindly gave him a healing pill!"

As they say, a clear conscience and being open and aboveboard makes one a true gentleman!

Perfect!

As for going to check? Xuan Zhenzi felt it was completely unnecessary.

He didn't want to look for trouble; it was better to pretend he knew nothing.

...

On this side, Lu Ming headed all the way north.

After flying for about several hundred miles, he finally found an ideal spot.

This was a mountain lake.

The lake water was crystal clear, surrounded by mountains, quiet and hidden.

A thin layer of mist floated on the lake's surface, enveloping it so that it appeared indistinct, like a fairyland.

Lu Ming's Divine Sense swept the area, and after confirming there were no signs of other Cultivators, he sank into the lake.

Deep at the bottom of the lake, there was a natural cavern.

He casually carved out a simple Immortal Cave and set up several concealment Formations at the entrance.

After finishing all this, he sat cross-legged and began to take stock of his gains.

"You first."

He took out the five five elements primordial spirit fruits.

The five-colored light shone brightly in the dim Immortal Cave, reflecting so that the entire space became brilliant and colorful.

He took a deep breath and, without further hesitation, swallowed the five fruits one by one.

The fruits entered his stomach and instantly transformed into five warm currents, surging into every part of his body.

Gold, green, blue, red, and yellow lights intertwined within his body like five spirit snakes, slowly traveling along his Meridians.

Lu Ming closed his eyes and silently circulated his Cultivation Technique, guiding this power to merge into himself.

Time passed, second by second.

One day later.

When Lu Ming opened his eyes again, a five-colored light flashed deep within his pupils before returning to calm.

"It's done."

He murmured softly, feeling the changes within his body.

His cultivation level hadn't improved, as his current level was no longer something ordinary spiritual items could increase, not to mention that the effect of the five elements primordial spirit fruit wasn't meant for increasing magic power.

Its true function lay in cleansing the Spiritual Root and reshaping the Foundation.

At this moment, the originally cluttered Five Elements Spiritual Roots in his body had been completely cleansed and reached Perfection.

He could clearly feel that his connection with heaven, earth, and nature was closer than before.

With every breath, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to be cheering and jumping, actively surging into his body.

This feeling...

It was like looking at the world through a thin film before, and now that the film was punctured, everything had become clear.

"Good stuff."

Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction.

Although Spiritual Roots lose their significance once one reaches the Nascent Soul Stage.

But the more solid the Foundation, the further one can go in the future. Being able to make up for this shortcoming was a good thing after all.

After dealing with the five elements primordial spirit fruits, he took out another item.

It was precisely Yun Chenzi's corpse!

While Lu Ming was still hesitating whether to devour and refine it or use it to refine a Puppet, he seemed to remember something and suddenly frowned.

"Hmm?"