C26 Earth Star Spring
In a remote corner of the Hall of Martial Arts, a few disciples could be seen huddling together.
These people were precisely Xiang Shaoyun, Mo Wuji, Mei Lianhua, Lu Xiaoqing, and Xia Liuhui.
"Lianhua and I have discovered an Earth Star Spring outside the Hundred Beast Mountain," said Mo Wuhui with a serious countenance.
"Earth Star Spring? Really? Isn't that supposed to be a stream of pure star energy? If someone drinks from the stream, their stars will awaken, and their cultivation would skyrocket to the Astral Force stage!" Xia Liuhui could not help but exclaim.
Even the indifferent and elegant Lu Xiaoqing could not help but feel a wave of astonishment.
Xiang Shaoyun was also slightly surprised, "Earth Star Spring? That is effective for everyone below the Astral Transformation Stage. Why haven't you guys used it already? Why are you telling us about it?"
The Earth Star Spring. Sometimes, star energy would gather around a particular stream and would slowly begin blending with it. As time passed, the stream would completely absorb the starlight energy and would transform into an Earth Star Spring.
However, Earth Star Spring was not an ordinary occurrence as it required extreme conditions to develop. Even in the most dangerous areas and the steepest mountains, a single Earth Star Spring would be rarely seen.
It took both time and a proper environment for it to develop.
This kind of spiritual spring could not only awaken star power, but it could also increase star energy, causing one's strength to increase explosively.
It was a huge temptation for all cultivators under the Astral Transformation force.
Even Xiang Shaoyun could not maintain his ever-calm appearance.
He had once wasted ten years, and now, he had to rise to the peak within ten years. The Earth Star Spring could speed up his progress; more importantly, it didn't have any side effects.
"Earth Star Springs are very precious and are not so easily available. It's enticing to humans and beasts alike. It would be surrounded by numerous demonic beasts, some of which could even be Great Demons!" Mo Wuhui explained his reasoning.
"Since it's such a dangerous place, how did you find out about the Earth Star Spring there?" Lu Xiaoqing asked, puzzled.
"This information we got from a dying Demon Hunter. He was holding on to the map even in his dying breaths, so we can safely assume that it's the truth," said Mei Lianhua in affirmation. She continued, "We knew that our strength is lacking, and it would spell disaster for us if we just charged there without any preparation. So we decide to invite a few of our talented junior brothers to make up for the lacking strength."
"Although the Earth Star Spring is tempting, it would be of no use if we die before even using it. I think we should report this news to the elders. If they are able to retrieve it successfully, they just might reward us for being honest," Xia Liuhui suggested from the side.
"Humph, luck only supports the brave. If you're afraid of death, you should leave! In any case, with mere eighth grade cultivation, you won't be of any use anyway!" Mei Lianhua rebuffed him.
Hearing Mei Lianhua's words, Xia Liuhui felt embarrassed and at a loss for words.
"That's right! Even though that place is dangerous, there is a safe route drawn on that map. This route can avoid many powerful demonic beasts, and we can go deep without any problem. However, whether or not we can obtain the Earth Star Spring depends on our luck," Mo Wuhui said.
"A safe route, or a relatively safe route? There will be demonic beasts on that way, right?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"Of course, there are countless beasts on the Hundred Beast Mountain. Even though we would only be traveling on the outer perimeter, we can't completely avoid the beasts. Without a certain level of strength, entering would only mean death!" After pausing for a moment, he looked at Xiang Shaoyun and asked, "Does Brother Xiang dare to go?"
"Hehe, as long as you are not afraid of me taking over the Earth Star Spring for my own use, I am not afraid at all!" Xiang Shaoyun burst out with confident laughter.
"Do you remember what you said to Mei Linhua before? Based on just those words, I'm sure that I won't regret my decision. I believe that if we obtain the Earth Star Spring, everyone will get a share," said Mo Wuhui.
"Of course!" Xiang Shaoyun nodded.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go now!" Mei Lianhua could not wait any longer.
"There's no need to rush. I need to make some preparations. Otherwise, I will be a road of no return," Xiang Shaoyun said.
"Indeed, we can't rush it. Three days from now, we leave together!" He looked at Lu Xiaoqing and asked, "Lu Xiaoqing, do you want to go with us?"
"If you don't mind, I'll go!" Lu Xiaoqing replied without the slightest hesitation.
This was an opportunity to increase her cultivation to the Astral Force stage. She could not miss it!
"I want to go too!" Xia Liuhui changed his attitude.
"Only the top 10 disciples of the outer court are allowed to enter and leave freely. You can't even leave," Mei Lianhua said rudely.
Ever since she fell for Xiang Shaoyun, Xia Liuhui began looking like an eyesore to her.
"Xia Liuhui, you should stay here and work hard on your cultivation! With your strength, you just cleared the first room. If I managed to get the spring, I will bring some for you," Xiang Shaoyun promised.
"Boss treats me the best!" Xia Liuhui was moved.
"Shaoyun, you are so generous!" Mei Lianhua said with blinking her beautiful eyes.
If a man wanted women to swoon over him, he must be handsome first. However, there was another characteristic that every woman wanted in a man—charisma! Charisma was often related to personality and character. In regards to those facts, Xiang Shaoyun already ticked the handsome box. As for charisma? He was an easy-going and merciful man, wasn't he?
And just because of these characteristics, Mei Lianhia was currently swooning over him. (E/N:- Yup, definitely because of that and not because you are the author.)
The few of them chatted for a while longer, and after coming to an arrangement, they separated.
Xiang Shaoyun did not plan to continue cultivating, so he headed straight for the Hall of Elixirs.
He wanted to prepare some medicines before departing.
With 2000 points, he could at least buy some inferior-grade herbs. And as long as these inferior-grade herbs were blended properly, he would be able to produce valuable pills.
Xiang Shaoyun used 600 points to buy few young inferior-grade herbs and a few fully ripened inferior-grade herbs.
Afterward, he headed straight for the Hall of Combat Skills.
This was not the outer court's Hall of Combat Skills but the one within the inner court.
The inner court's Hall of Combat Skills was a place where cultivation techniques and combat skills of various levels were recorded. If one had enough points, they could exchange them for combat skills of different grades.
Right now, all of his combat skills were at the first rank, which was not enough for him.
He needed a second grade or above combat skill to ensure his safety. Only by relying on it could he be more confident. Like this, even if he encountered demonic beasts on the way, he would be able to retaliate and wouldn't be helpless.
After Xiang Shaoyun entered the inner court's Hall of Combat Skills. He found that the array flow here was much denser than the Hall of Elixirs and the Hall of Ordnance.
"The formation is quite obvious here. It seems that the Hall of Combat Skills values this place a lot!" Xiang Shaoyun thought in his heart.
At the same time, Xiang Shaoyun realized that the person guarding this place was not an ordinary elder but an unfamiliar elder.
The elder's status would become obvious if one observed his grabs.
Xiang Shaoyun bowed towards the elder and greeted, "Greetings, elder!"
This elder opened his eyes slightly and said, "The first floor has first and second-grade combat skills. the second floor has third-grade battle techniques. As long as you have enough points, you can get whichever skill you want."
After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes, as if an extra word would cost him an extra dime.
