Chapter 269: Ten Great Sacred Trees

"Brother Qin, please recover your strength first; I can hold on for a while longer," Wanderer Yun urged, activating the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat and prompting Qin Sang to recuperate quickly. Qin Sang took out two bottles of Azure Spirit Pills, handed them to Wanderer Yun in case of emergencies, then secretly clutched the Ten Directions Yama Banner in his palm, sat cross-legged on the flying boat, and began to meditate.

The Fire Spirit Beast pursued them relentlessly, but the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat was even faster than Qin Sang remembered, allowing them to barely maintain stability. Qin Sang secretly thought that once the Flood Dragon essence within his Nine Dragon Heavenly Chariot Talisman recovered, controlling the talisman would likely achieve a speed comparable to the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat at best. However, while the flying boat seemed to consume little spiritual power, the talisman's consumption was astonishingly high. In comparison, the Nine Dragon Heavenly Chariot Talisman, with only one Flood Dragon essence, was inferior to the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat. This highlighted the extraordinary nature of the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat; with such a treasure, Wanderer Yun could easily escape Foundation Establishment cultivators, even if he couldn't defeat them.

As Qin Sang recovered, he chatted with Wanderer Yun. "My experience was similar to yours, Senior. I don't know what exactly happened in the ancient dwelling. The subterranean caves suddenly collapsed, and those Fire Spirit Beasts appeared out of nowhere..." Qin Sang echoed Wanderer Yun's earlier explanation.

Wanderer Yun sighed, "Before we entered the ancient cultivator's dwelling, some seniors warned us. Now it seems something has gone awry above. If we can't find a way out, we'll just be carried along, with no idea where this lava river ultimately leads. My greatest fear is being stranded alone in some unknown, dangerous place, unable to escape. Luckily, I met you, Brother Qin; it's always good to have someone to watch out for each other in danger."Qin Sang nodded slightly. Wanderer Yun was right; two people were certainly better than one, and his Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat was undoubtedly a significant asset.

"Senior, have you seen any places where the power of the circular restrictions has been weakened? Perhaps they've already succumbed to the shockwaves and developed cracks."Wanderer Yun shook his head. "No, I've only explored underground twice. Once was a subterranean palace filled with firebirds, several times stronger than those in the trial space. I didn't dare go down. The other time is this current situation. Have you encountered anything, Brother Qin?"

After a moment's hesitation, Qin Sang nodded. "To be frank, Senior, when I was in the trial space, I happened to be assigned to the lowest row of chains. Initially, I didn't understand the rules of the trial, so I went down to take a look. I found that the restrictions in the trial space were dim, with even cracks on their surface. Although they were still solid at the time, they might be breakable after enduring the shockwaves. However... I can't determine the exact location of the trial space."Prioritizing their escape, Qin Sang found a reason to inform Wanderer Yun of his discovery, so they could discuss it together.

Hearing this, Wanderer Yun's eyes lit up, and he mused, "The trial space and the ancient cultivator's dwelling seem like two separate spaces, but they are fundamentally one, merely separated by restrictions and linked by the stone tablets. Perhaps the weakened area is near a stone tablet."Qin Sang hummed in agreement. "That's what I thought too.""Worth a try!"With a flash of spiritual power around him, Wanderer Yun immediately changed the Spirit Bamboo Flying Boat's direction, steering it into a tributary.

Qin Sang glanced down at the four spirit bamboos on the flying boat and casually asked, "Senior, this bamboo boat of yours is incredibly fast. What kind of spirit bamboo was it crafted from to be so extraordinary?"He merely asked out of curiosity, not truly expecting Wanderer Yun to explain without reservation. To his surprise, Wanderer Yun didn't hesitate, proudly replying, "This bamboo boat is my pride and joy. It's made from four pieces of Flying Spirit Bamboo that I acquired by chance. Although this bamboo isn't as revered as the Ten Great Divine Woods, it's a rare spirit bamboo, extremely light. It's precisely this property that allows for such incredible speed after being crafted into a boat. I've faced many life-threatening situations during my travels, and each time, this bamboo boat helped me escape. Oh... I recall, Brother Qin, your destined spiritual sword has a pure wood core. Does it require spiritual wood to enhance its quality?"

Seeing Qin Sang nod, Wanderer Yun hesitated slightly before saying, "If you need it, Brother Qin, once we're out of danger, I could spare a section of Flying Spirit Bamboo for you."Qin Sang was taken aback, waving his hand repeatedly. "How can that be? This bamboo boat is tremendously important to you, Senior. How could I let it be damaged? I cannot bear such a great transgression!"He had never imagined Wanderer Yun would be so generous, offering the spirit bamboo just from a casual conversation. Receiving such a significant gift without earning it felt wrong; he truly didn't dare accept it and even felt a hint of wariness.

Wanderer Yun chuckled and explained, "Don't worry, Brother Qin. This bamboo has already been refined into a magical artifact. As long as its essence isn't fundamentally lost, I just need a few days of nurturing to restore it completely, and it won't affect the artifact's power. Of course, the severed section of Flying Spirit Bamboo won't compare in quality to the original body; it will be almost like ordinary spiritual wood. However, it will still retain some of the Flying Spirit Bamboo's unique characteristics, making it quite rare."Only then did Qin Sang feel relieved, but he still shook his head, refusing. "Thank you for your kindness, Senior. Unfortunately, my destined spiritual sword is special. It requires only the most pristine spiritual wood. Spiritual wood that has been refined into an artifact changes its spiritual nature, and not only would it fail to enhance my sword, it might even harm it."

"I see..."Wanderer Yun nodded thoughtfully and offered reassurance, "Don't be disheartened, Brother Qin. Flying Spirit Bamboo isn't the only unique treasure in the world. You'll surely find spiritual wood of a similar caliber in the future. Perhaps you might even be fortunate enough to acquire one of the Ten Great Divine Woods, elevating your destined spiritual sword to the level of a true magical treasure in one go."

"Please stop teasing me, Senior," Qin Sang replied with a wry smile. "The Ten Great Divine Woods are merely legendary. They are divine objects coveted even by Nascent Soul Grandmasters; I've only ever read about them in ancient texts. It's even uncertain if any of them exist within the entire Lesser Cold Domain."Qin Sang grimaced. Of course, he desired one of the Ten Great Divine Woods. Even a small fragment, not to mention a whole section, would ensure his Ebony Sword's quality wouldn't be an issue before reaching the Core Formation stage. However, such divine objects were incredibly rare and sought after. In the current decline of the cultivation world, their very existence was questionable.

Unexpectedly, Wanderer Yun smiled mysteriously upon hearing this. "Brother Qin, you underestimate the Lesser Cold Domain and the Ancient Immortal Battlefield. As far as I know, the Ten Great Divine Woods have appeared at least three times in the last ten thousand years!""Oh?" Qin Sang straightened up, asking in surprise, "Such items truly exist in the Ancient Immortal Battlefield? How do you know, Senior?"

"I heard it from my master, True Master Piaoya..." Wanderer Yun explained, then began to educate Qin Sang. "The Ancient Immortal Battlefield was formed during a great war of ancient mighty cultivators. Deep within the battlefield, spatial rifts are abundant, and countless dangers lurk. Even Nascent Soul cultivators dare not trespass casually. Some immortal dwellings there have never been entered, and when they do appear, they are accompanied by countless rare treasures. My master told me that indeed, the Ten Great Divine Woods have appeared three times in the last ten thousand years. However, very few individuals were qualified to contend for them, which is why the news isn't widely spread and remains largely unknown."