Chapter 1256: Baptism

If that ancient cultivator truly had no power to resist, they absolutely couldn't let him fall into the hands of Sin Abyss. Unraveling the ancient secrets might depend on this person!

If the ancient cultivator was as formidable as a Demon Lord, then they certainly couldn't let Old Demon Ye break the seal. In any case, they had to go and investigate.

Jing Yu saw Qin Sang lost in thought, so she took the Thunder Bead and whispered a few words into Fatty Chicken's ear. Fatty Chicken, obeying his mother's command, entered the Primordial Concentric Ring. For him, this place was too dangerous; even the aftermath of battle could crush him to dust.

Qin Sang looked at Jing Yu. Jing Yu sighed softly and said solemnly, "No matter what you do, Fellow Daoist Qin, I must go back and find a way to obtain the Corpse Flower Blood Amber."

"The ancient cultivator is mysterious and unpredictable, and Sin Abyss is powerful. It would be unwise for you to go alone, Fellow Daoist." Qin Sang tried to dissuade Jing Yu. He didn't want Jing Yu to walk to her death; otherwise, it would have been better not to save her at all.

Jing Yu's expression darkened, and she glanced at the Primordial Concentric Ring on Qin Sang's wrist. When she spoke earlier, she had set up an invisible restriction to prevent Fatty Chicken from hearing.

"After entering the dark prison, although my life wasn't in danger, my injuries were too severe, and I lacked elixirs. Most of my energy was spent on healing. Moreover, this place isn't suitable for cultivation, so I've barely made any progress for the past two hundred years. Additionally, all my protective treasures were destroyed by the flesh-and-blood puppets. Soon after I leave, I will face my Heavenly Tribulation. If I can't obtain the Corpse Flower Blood Amber and force a breakthrough, this Heavenly Tribulation will be a certain death!"

Jing Yu's voice was bitter. After finally reuniting with her child, she was once again heading into a life-or-death struggle. Failing the tribulation meant eternal separation.

Qin Sang sighed inwardly. He had only recently formed his Nascent Soul and hadn't truly felt the oppressive pressure of the Heavenly Tribulation, but he could understand Jing Yu's predicament. Under the Heavenly Dao, all are like ants, striving to cross the great river.

After a slight hesitation, Jing Yu added, "Fellow Daoist Qin, actually, your human race can also refine the Corpse Flower Blood Amber. You just need to place it in the core of a top-tier spiritual vein for ten years, nourishing it with the spiritual vein and a secret art to remove the blood poison within. The remaining medicinal power is extremely pure and can be directly refined into your body. It's a very rare divine medicine that can directly enhance Nascent Soul cultivation!"

Qin Sang was startled by her words and fell silent, wondering if Jing Yu was telling the truth. Could Jing Yu be tricking him into helping her acquire the Corpse Flower Blood Amber? The Azure Luan essence blood was sealed within the Phoenix Wing, so the Corpse Flower Blood Amber was of no use to him directly; he would only be able to trade it. No matter how precious an item, if it wasn't useful to him, Qin Sang had to carefully consider whether the risk was worth it.

Jing Yu was perceptive and noticed Qin Sang's concern. She quickly said, "Fellow Daoist Qin just helped me escape. How could I be so ungrateful as to deceive you? This is the secret art for purifying the Corpse Flower Blood Amber. Please examine it first, Fellow Daoist. My clan has passed this down for generations. We've long known about spiritual items like the Corpse Flower Blood Amber, but only knew that the blood poison could be removed to boost cultivation. We weren't sure if it retained any auxiliary breakthrough effects. The cost is that the spiritual vein's qi would be affected by the blood poison, but it would recover in just a few years..."

Qin Sang caught the silver light that Jing Yu flicked towards him. A secret art appeared in his mind, truly profound and extraordinary, indicating that Jing Yu was incapable of fabricating it. He thought to himself. After forming the Nascent Soul, every hurdle had to be overcome by oneself. Even if the Corpse Flower Blood Amber couldn't help him break through a bottleneck, it would be worthwhile if it saved him years of arduous cultivation. As for the spiritual vein, he could borrow one from the Primordial Mirage Gate. Besides, even if he didn't try to obtain the Corpse Flower Blood Amber, he still needed to visit the center of the grand formation.

"The Corpse Flower Blood Amber is most effective for impacting bloodline power only when consumed for the first time, but after the blood poison is removed, any amount can be refined without issue. There were as many as five pieces that appeared back then, and there might be more inside. I only need two..." One for herself, and one for Fatty.

Jing Yu knew she was outnumbered and hoped to persuade Qin Sang to help her. Just now, Fatty had spoken highly of Senior Qin, claiming he dominated the Northern Star Realm, surpassed all others in strength, and was the foremost expert of their time. She felt this was exaggerated, but it still indicated that this person was extraordinary.

Qin Sang didn't hesitate for long before agreeing. Jing Yu was naturally overjoyed. Her gaze lingered on the Concentric Ring as she said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, if anything unforeseen happens this time, or if I fail my tribulation, I entrust Fatty to you."

Qin Sang looked deeply at Jing Yu and said, "He possesses the ability to protect himself, and having fused with the Azure Luan's thunder force, his future is limitless; he doesn't need anyone's care. Good fortune favors the virtuous, Fellow Daoist; don't be too pessimistic, or it might hinder your tribulation."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist. I was overthinking." Jing Yu took a deep breath, her expression returning to normal. She accepted a bottle of spiritual pills from Qin Sang, intending to recover her full strength as quickly as possible.

While they were leaving the black tower and conversing, Qin Sang had summoned his sword talisman. After activating it, he sensed the current location of Demon Lord Tongyou. They were now heading to rendezvous with Demon Lord Tongyou, and Jing Yu knew how to find the center of the grand formation. Dealing with the ancient cultivator and Sin Abyss would require everyone's combined efforts. At that time, he and Jing Yu could seize the opportunity amidst the chaos to obtain the Corpse Flower Blood Amber.

Qin Sang led the way, activating his magical artifact to clear a path, while Jing Yu followed behind, silently refining the pills. The scenery within the formation changed several times.

Jing Yu said, "They are wandering aimlessly within the grand formation, seemingly not having figured out its patterns yet. I've recovered ninety percent of my strength. Let's go and meet them as soon as possible. I've heard of Old Demon Ye's formidable reputation; he's not simple, and any delay might lead to complications."

Qin Sang nodded. The two of them activated their escape lights, one riding a sword and the other transforming into lightning, speeding away. Guided by the sword talisman, they drew closer and closer.

*Boom!*

Qin Sang and Jing Yu arrived at an open area, where they saw streaks of blood-red lightning and dazzling lights ahead, indicating a fierce battle in progress. As they drew closer, they realized that Demon Lord Tongyou and others were battling several flesh-and-blood puppets. Everyone was present except for Qin Sang himself.

The flesh-and-blood puppets roared in anger, their bodies covered in wounds. Yet, they remained resilient and ferocious, their injuries recovering at a visible rate. The blood axes in their hands possessed the power to cleave mountains and split seas. Each swing unleashed a crimson light, forcing everyone to dodge.

"Who's there!""Who are you!"

As Qin Sang and Jing Yu approached, several shouts came from ahead, followed by two streaks of escape light. They were Qing Jun and Demon Lord Tongyou. Both sides stopped their escape lights. Qin Sang and Qing Jun exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

Qing Jun looked at Jing Yu beside him, surprised that she was unharmed. "Fellow Daoist Jing Yu?"

Demon Lord Tongyou recognized Jing Yu, his face full of astonishment. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tongyou, Fellow Daoist Leng..."

Jing Yu bowed to both of them, and they quickly returned the gesture.

"Fellow Daoist, you've been missing for many years. I thought you had..."

Demon Lord Tongyou, who dominated the demonic path in the Minor Cold Domain, had previously interacted with the demon kings secluded in Boundless Valley. They had always maintained a respectful distance. After Fatty Chicken fused with the Azure Luan's thunder force, his appearance also changed. Demon Lord Tongyou glanced at Qin Sang, recalling Qin Sang's strange behavior of frequently releasing the demon bird during their journey. He suddenly understood, "Has Fellow Daoist Jing Yu been cultivating in seclusion in the Blood Lake all this time?"