C506 Spirit Liquid

Standing amidst a treasure trove, yet feeling utterly helpless.

Woo Zhengyang and Situ Jingxiang stood before a vast expanse of Heavenly Essence Stones, filled with a deep sense of frustration.

“Wait, what did you just say?” Situ Jingxiang suddenly asked.

“What did I say?”

Situ Jingxiang’s unexpected question caught Woo Zhengyang off guard for a moment.

Before Woo Zhengyang could respond, Situ Jingxiang remembered and said, “You just mentioned that the creator of this world really knows how to mess with people.”

“Isn’t that true? Ever since we got here, we’ve been played with…”

“Indeed, indeed, the creator of the Hundred Flower World is like that. But my sister told me that here, you’re never messed with for no reason. Behind every trick, there’s an opportunity. The more you’re messed with, the bigger the opportunity might be!”

“Is there really such a saying?” Woo Zhengyang found it hard to believe.

“Mmm… Mmm…” Situ Jingxiang nodded vigorously, her spirit instantly reignited. She looked ahead and said, “Let’s keep going! The opportunity lies ahead.”

Another moment passed, and everywhere they looked was filled with Heavenly Essence Stones.

“This is just too much! What a waste!” Woo Zhengyang lamented with deep regret.

“It really is a waste. Do you think if we keep going, we’ll find a world made of spirit crystals?”

Spirit crystals are even more precious than Heavenly Essence Stones. Their formation conditions are more stringent, and they have significant uses.

Using Heavenly Essence Stones for cultivation involves absorbing Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, which then needs to be slowly transformed into true energy or physical strength. However, spirit crystals contain spiritual energy, allowing for a much faster conversion into true energy and quicker absorption by Body Tempering cultivators—at least ten times faster than using Heaven and Earth Vital Energy. Consequently, the speed of cultivation improvement with spirit crystals is also significantly faster.

Moreover, spirit crystals can be used to craft treasure pills, set up formations, and more—things that Heavenly Essence Stones can't achieve. For Woo Zhengyang, who practices the Sword Sacrificing Spell and is both an Array Master and an Alchemist, the value of spirit crystals is immeasurable.

"I hope it won't be like that, or I'll be even more frustrated!" Woo Zhengyang lamented, thinking about the abundance of top-grade Heavenly Essence Stones he couldn't collect. If he saw a world full of spirit crystals, he might just lose it.

"Yeah, I hope not too!" Situ Jingxiang agreed wholeheartedly with Woo Zhengyang.

However, things didn't go as they wished. Half an hour later, their cries of despair echoed through the land, one after another, endlessly...

They had indeed arrived in a world constructed entirely of spirit crystals. Just like the previous world, spirit crystals were everywhere, yet not a single one could be taken.

"The creator of this world must be teasing us!" Woo Zhengyang grumbled in frustration.

After walking for over an hour and seeing countless Heavenly Essence Stones and spirit crystals without any luck, it was hard to stay optimistic.

"Don't worry, the more elusive it seems, the more rewarding it will be. My sister wouldn't lie to me," Situ Jingxiang reassured confidently.

"Let's hope so," Woo Zhengyang replied, feeling weary.

As it turned out, Situ Jingxiang's words seemed to hold some truth. Not long after comforting Woo Zhengyang, they both sensed the presence of an opportunity.

What was once a world with slightly denser energy than the outside suddenly became vibrant with life. With every breath, they could feel their bodies gradually strengthening and refining.

"Look over there!" Situ Jingxiang suddenly pointed out.

Following her gaze, Woo Zhengyang spotted a small lake.

"How is there a lake here?"

"Let's check it out. This might be the opportunity we've been waiting for!" Situ Jingxiang exclaimed excitedly.

Woo Zhengyang had no objections, and the two headed toward the lake. The closer they got, the more intense the energy around them became. They exchanged glances, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes.

"Could this be the legendary spirit pool?" Situ Jingxiang's voice was slightly breathless, revealing her inner excitement.

"It's very possible, considering this is a world filled with spirit crystals..."

The spirit pool is said to exist only in the richest spirit crystal mines, and it must be a deposit containing a large amount of top-grade spirit crystals. Only when these top-grade spirit crystals reach saturation over time do they begin to seep spirit liquid. Spirit liquid is essentially the essence of spirit crystals, and its value is beyond imagination.

There are special methods to extract spirit liquid from spirit crystals, but throughout history, few have attempted it. The reason is that extracting even a single drop of spirit liquid consumes an enormous amount of spirit crystals, making it not worth the effort. Naturally formed spirit liquid is more effective and doesn't damage the spirit crystals.

For cultivators who refine their energy, spirit liquid is beneficial, but for Body Tempering cultivators, it is far more valuable than spirit crystals. This is because spirit liquid forms when surrounded by saturated top-grade spirit crystals. With nowhere else to go, they transform into liquid. Once they find a place to go, they eagerly merge into it, and the body of a Body Tempering cultivator is the perfect destination!

Soon, the two of them arrived at the small lake, their faces lighting up with excitement.

"Something's not right!" Situ Jingxiang suddenly exclaimed.

"What do you mean?"

"This lake is way too big! Even though this world is made up entirely of spirit crystals, the spirit crystals in this area are limited. To form this much spirit liquid would take countless millennia!"

"It's not impossible, after all, this world has been around for a long time..."

"I got it!" Woo Zhengyang was cut off by Jingxiang before he could finish. She playfully stuck out her tongue at him and continued, "This is indeed a spirit pool, but it's already been adjusted."

"An adjusted spirit pool?"

"Exactly. While spirit liquid is beneficial, it's incredibly potent. Even a Martial King expert wouldn't dare to immerse themselves directly in it. The rushing spirit liquid could cause their body to explode. So, to absorb it, you need special methods to blend it properly."

"Spirit liquid is usually measured by the drop; there's no way it would appear in such large quantities otherwise. The only explanation is that this pool has been prepared in advance. Given the nature of the creator of this world, that's likely the case. This is our opportunity!"

Jingxiang rattled off a series of explanations, leaving Woo Zhengyang wide-eyed. He knew about spirit liquid but had no idea it was so overpowering. If even a Martial King couldn't handle it, he would have been in serious trouble if he had stumbled upon it without Jingxiang's warning.