Chapter 1001: Transformation

The Human World

The Human World

"Stabilizing my core vitality is only temporary. Even if I don't intend to remove the Heavenly Corpse Talisman, I'll still need your help when I attempt to break through to the Corpse King realm."

Bai said with a helpless expression.

He had tried numerous methods, but none worked; he was at his wit's end with the Heavenly Corpse Talisman.

Qin Sang readily agreed.

It was also good that Bai was willing to follow him; if Bai's Heavenly Corpse Talisman could be removed, there would be hope of saving Dumb Girl.

"The Seven Kills Hall and Ziwei Palace are connected by ancient teleportation arrays, possibly having been a single entity in the past. Given the current chaos, it's likely difficult to match it with the ancient cultivation world, so traveling around might not be a bad idea. However, before I leave, I'd like to journey around Canglang Sea; ten years should be sufficient..."

Bai pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, I won't rush to break through during this period. After temporarily stabilizing my vitality, I can find a way to conceal the corpse aura on my body. As long as I don't rashly enter major cultivator cities, I won't be easily exposed. You must have your own matters to attend to as well, so let's go our separate ways. We can set a time and meet again then."

Bai's suggestion was indeed a good one.

Qin Sang thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Ning Wuhui and I have agreed to return to the Heavenly Dao Sect ten years from now, just before the Seven Kills Hall appears, to discuss entering it. Perhaps you could also return around that time."

"Alright!"

The two returned to the cave dwelling and stayed for a few days, during which Qin Sang prepared some protective treasures for Bai.

In truth, given Bai's strength, even without the ghost mist's enhancement, he had few rivals among those at the Core Formation stage. However, he had to dedicate attention to stabilizing his core vitality, which made him feel constrained when encountering cultivators of the same level; he wouldn't easily make a move unless absolutely necessary.

Qin Sang renewed the cave dwelling's lease for ten years, arranging to meet Bai and Ning Wuhui at this very cave. Afterward, he left the market.

"Safe travels, fellow Daoist; until we meet again!"

Qin Sang bid farewell to Bai.

He would head south for his appointment to meet Yuan Zhu.

Bai's choice was peculiar; he was actually interested in the Northern Sea's Rain Desert and decided to go there first.

"Until we meet again!"

Bai, wearing a large cloak that concealed his entire body, flew towards the Northern Sea.

Qin Sang watched Bai depart, then waved his hand to summon a flying chariot, calling forth a dragon soul to pull it, and headed in the opposite direction from Bai.

The Storm Belt.

After a long journey, Qin Sang arrived near Yuan Zhu's cave dwelling and activated the scale-shaped restriction.

Before long, white light illuminated the seabed.

After a moment of flickering, a pillar of light erupted before Qin Sang, from which Yuan Zhu's hearty laughter rang out, "Fellow Daoist Mingyue has finally arrived! Please, come in!"

Seeing this, Qin Sang's figure flickered, and he entered the pillar of light, stepping into the secret realm.

Yuan Zhu stood before his cave dwelling, a smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, you look well."

Qin Sang's heart stirred, and he spoke.

He noticed a distinct change in Yuan Zhu's aura compared to ten years ago, but having limited knowledge of the demon race, he couldn't discern if the change was good or bad, or its cause.

Yuan Zhu gestured inward, "This is all thanks to Fellow Daoist Mingyue. It's a long story, but I've prepared a pot of spiritual wine. Please, come in..."

They took their seats in the cave dwelling.

Yuan Zhu took out two amber cups and a long-necked jade pot.

Inside the jade pot, the wine was surprisingly green, as if containing infinite vitality, making the entire pot appear like a flawless, exquisite piece of jade.

Yuan Zhu tilted the pot, pouring the wine into the cups.

Immediately, an exotic fragrance filled the cave dwelling!

"Excellent wine!"

Qin Sang was impressed.

This was no mere spiritual wine; it was like a spiritual elixir, from which he could feel an incredibly abundant elemental energy.

"This spiritual wine is brewed by the Demon Monkey clan in the Demon Sea, using various rare spiritual fruits. Drinking it enhances cultivation, surpassing even the spiritual elixirs refined by you humans, and it's highly sought after in the Demon Sea. Because the required spiritual fruits are extremely precious, the wine's production is very low, and the Demon Monkey clan only occasionally releases a few pots. I, Yuan, was fortunate enough to obtain one by chance. Unfortunately, I probably won't have the opportunity to drink it again in the future..."

Remembering his displaced situation, Yuan Zhu's smile faded, and he let out a soft sigh.

"Please, fellow Daoist!"

"Please!"

Qin Sang took the wine cup, swirled it slightly, and the aroma grew even stronger.

He drained the spiritual wine in one gulp.

It was sweet on the palate.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the spiritual wine entered his throat, a burning sensation suddenly arose, as if a line of fire had entered his abdomen. The wine's potency transformed into incredibly pure spiritual energy. Qin Sang's expression changed slightly, and he fully circulated his cultivation method, slowly refining the wine's power.

"Excellent wine!"

Qin Sang slowly exhaled, closed his eyes to savor the taste, and couldn't help but praise it again.

With just one sip of the spiritual wine, his true essence had inexplicably increased by a fraction.

"Fellow Daoist, you've given such a generous gift without reason; this poor Daoist feels unworthy!"

Qin Sang opened his eyes and looked at Yuan Zhu, "Fellow Daoist Yuan, please speak frankly! This poor Daoist hasn't forgotten our agreement from ten years ago; if there's anything you need, I will do my utmost."

Yuan Zhu clapped his hands and smiled, "How could it be without reason? You don't know how much you've helped me, Yuan. As for our agreement from ten years ago, you truly don't need to dwell on it."

Qin Sang asked, surprised, "What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist Yuan?"

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know, but even before I interrogated King Nine Phoenix, I had a premonition and had been searching for a way to break this secret technique.

"Later, I unexpectedly found an ancient sealed restriction in Canglang Sea.

"This place isn't truly hidden, but it's very unique, likely left by an ancient demon race elder. Even if you humans were to find it, you wouldn't be able to discover its secrets.

"This sealed place is extremely mysterious and dangerous.

"Before, I thought I was at my wit's end and originally intended to wait for the right moment to invite you to join me in breaking the seal and exploring it.

"Unexpectedly, I found hope in the cultivation method 'Heavenly Demon Refinement Art,' so I don't need to venture into the sealed place, and you don't need to risk it with me either."

Yuan Zhu slowly explained the reason.

"You're cultivating the 'Heavenly Demon Refinement Art' to undo the secret technique on your body and restore your true form?"

Qin Sang asked, his face showing surprise.

Yuan Zhu's lips curled into a slight smile, and he said in a relaxed tone, "Although I can't be completely certain, there's definitely great hope. In fact, after cultivating this method and breaking the secret technique, I, Yuan, might even have a chance to transform into human form. It's truly a blessing in disguise! The 'Heavenly Demon Refinement Art' has an extraordinary origin; I previously underestimated it. In ancient times, such a cultivation method would undoubtedly be considered a top-tier sect's true inheritance. Since I've so easily resolved my biggest problem, how could I not properly thank you, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang was greatly surprised, not expecting such an outcome.

It was excellent that Yuan Zhu could resolve his hidden danger.

Qin Sang considered his own cultivation not weak, but Yuan Zhu was also a top-tier expert. If even he considered the sealed place extremely dangerous, one could imagine what kind of place it was.

Naturally, Qin Sang wouldn't undertake unnecessary risks.

He didn't press further about the sealed place, saying with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Yuan, you flatter me. This poor Daoist was also only able to escape a formidable enemy thanks to your Moon-Gazing Rhinoceros Horn! Since you are well, I am relieved. I wish you, Fellow Daoist Yuan, an early deliverance from your predicament."