Chapter 585: Three-Light Jade Liquid

Qin Sang's eyes held a strange look.

Yi Tiannie had, for some unknown reason, obtained outdated information, believing that Qin Sang still needed the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit to form a Golden Core. He was unaware that this fruit was no longer a necessity. After entering the Ziwei Palace, with Nascent Soul stage cultivators nearby, he likely feared detection and didn't dare to eavesdrop indiscriminately, thus remaining ignorant of recent events.

Of course, Qin Sang would not proactively enlighten him. Yi Tiannie had been lurking by his side, unearthing too many secrets. Qin Sang had secretly resolved to eliminate him, even if it meant sacrificing the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit.

"Old Devil Yi, you are mistaken. The Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid only recently completed its eighth transformation. It will take at least another five hundred years for it to mature sufficiently to refine the Calamity-Averting Pill. Even I cannot wait until then. Your lifespan is exhausted; you have turned to the demonic path, prolonging your life with dark arts. How much longer can you cling to existence? Whether you wish to become a Ghost King or a Heavenly Corpse King, you certainly won't live to see that day. What use is it to you then?"

Yi Tiannie remained unperturbed, letting out a cold snort. "My affairs are none of your business! Since the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid requires another five hundred years to mature, even if you form a Golden Core, you will only have four hundred years of lifespan remaining. If you're smart, you'll exchange it for the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit. Otherwise, if you fail to form a Golden Core, everything will be for naught! Hand over the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid, and I will not only return the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit to you but also swear an Inner Demon Oath to help you keep all your secrets. You killed Jiupao, seized his Qianjun Ring, and wiped out my Kuiyin Sect; I can also let bygones be bygones. You should know that what ghost cultivators fear most are Inner Demons. I seek the Grand Dao; there is no need for me to risk my life to harm you. Otherwise, if I spread the word, how could Shaohua Mountain possibly tolerate your presence!"

Yi Tiannie, having failed in his ambush on Qin Sang, attempted to threaten him into a deal. Upon hearing this, Qin Sang's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but feel a flicker of suspicion. From Yi Tiannie's tone, it seemed he had long known that the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid was not yet mature. Yet, he still risked his entire sect to seize this herb. Could he possibly have a method to refine the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid into a pill regardless? Could there be more to this than meets the eye?

As Qin Sang was secretly pondering, Yun Youzi, who was nearby, suddenly exclaimed, "Three Luminaries Jade Liquid! Is there still Three Luminaries Jade Liquid in the Ziwei Palace?"

Yun Youzi was hiding at the base of the stone wall behind Qin Sang. Earlier, to repel the Shadow-Devouring Leopard, he had secretly used his essence blood to activate the Flawless Pearl, triggering the Demon King's Blood Seal. It was evident that his aura was exceedingly weak. When the Flying Yaksha underwent its mutation, Yun Youzi had already cautiously hidden within the Demon King's Blood Seal. He could now only draw upon a minuscule portion of the Blood Seal's power for self-protection, with no remaining energy to assist Qin Sang. If Yi Tiannie were to attack him, Yun Youzi would undoubtedly be doomed. However, Yi Tiannie could not guarantee a single strike would break through the Demon King's Blood Seal and kill Yun Youzi. If Yun Youzi delayed him even for a moment, Qin Sang would surely catch up. In Yi Tiannie's estimation, Qin Sang was a person cut from the same cloth as himself. Attempting to threaten someone like Qin Sang with friends or family was akin to daydreaming; the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit was undeniably more important. Thus, he completely ignored Yun Youzi and went directly for the Crimson Cloud Purple Fruit.

Yun Youzi had remained still until that point, but suddenly spoke during their standoff. "Old man, who exactly are you?! How do you know about the Three Luminaries Jade Liquid?"

Qin Sang was still puzzling over what 'Three Luminaries Jade Liquid' could be, but he noticed Yi Tiannie's expression shift dramatically after Yun Youzi spoke. He fixed his gaze on Yun Youzi, radiating an astonishing killing intent. Yun Youzi ignored Yi Tiannie's threat and quickly began explaining to Qin Sang, his tone betraying a hint of almost uncontrollable delight. It was the first time Qin Sang had ever seen Yun Youzi so flustered.

"Brother Qin, you must be familiar with the Three Luminaries Divine Water, correct?"

The Three Luminaries Divine Water was said to exist in many myths and legends, so renowned that it was practically universally known. How could Qin Sang not be aware of it? Legend claimed that the Three Luminaries Divine Water was formed by immortals gathering the three innate divine lights of the sun, moon, and stars, transforming them into divine water. Its miraculous uses were boundless: it could neutralize all poisons and cure all injuries and illnesses, making it the world's premier healing elixir. Its ability to revive the dead and regenerate flesh was no exaggeration!

However, legends are, after all, mere legends. All ancient texts that mentioned the Three Luminaries Divine Water were mythological tales concocted by humans, embellished with various mystical and fantastical elements. These were entirely different from ancient texts that contained cultivation methods, incantations, or recorded verifiable facts. Such content was merely for amusement, not to be taken as truth! When Qin Sang read about these at Pagoda Peak, he merely viewed them as interesting anecdotes and stories to broaden his knowledge, marveling at the ancients' romanticism and imagination. They had never seen immortals, yet they had already conjured fantasies of their treasures.

Yun Youzi suddenly brought up the Three Luminaries Divine Water. Could such a substance truly exist?

"Whether the Three Luminaries Divine Water is a product of imagination or truly exists in this world, no one knows. According to what this old daoist knows, within the Ziwei Palace exists a supreme treasure called the Spirit Gathering Bowl. It can emulate the Three Luminaries Divine Water, collecting the essence of heaven and earth, blending it with the power of the Lunar Yin, Solar Yang, and the celestial stars to refine a divine liquid named Three Luminaries Jade Liquid. While the Three Luminaries Jade Liquid does not possess the miraculous ability of the Three Luminaries Divine Water to revive the dead and regenerate flesh, it contains the essence of heaven and earth. Consuming it can rapidly nourish one's body and restore true essence, with effects no less potent than ten-thousand-year spiritual milk. It is also a miraculous healing medicine; consuming it after being poisoned or severely injured allows for rapid recovery. What the Ziwei Palace valued most, however, was another wondrous property of the Three Luminaries Jade Liquid: its ability to transform rare heavenly treasures, making their medicinal properties even purer!

"However, this particular effect requires the Spirit Gathering Bowl to be used in conjunction with a type of immortal restriction. This immortal restriction is found only in the core of the ancient medicinal garden, an immortal realm named Hanging Garden Palace. Everything cultivated within it consists of rare heavenly treasures, and even the lowest-grade spiritual herbs are no less valuable than the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid. These spiritual herbs grow within the Hanging Garden Palace, undergoing the baptism of the immortal restriction day and night. Over countless days, after gestating for a certain number of years, they are then supplemented with Three Luminaries Jade Liquid for irrigation, assisting them to transform and mature ahead of schedule. On one occasion when the Ziwei Palace appeared, an ancient ruin in its inner hall was opened—it was a fragment of the Hanging Garden Palace. It was said that nearly ten types of heavenly treasures grew within, sparking a great battle, and they were completely divided among the Nascent Soul cultivators and great demons present. If the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid in Brother Qin's possession came from the Hanging Garden Palace, it must have been taken out at that time, and it would certainly have received ample baptism. There's no need to wait another five hundred years. Irrigating it with Three Luminaries Jade Liquid can directly transform it into the Heavenly Illusion Orchid, and its medicinal potency will far surpass that of the Nine Illusion Heavenly Orchid! A Calamity-Averting Pill refined from the Heavenly Illusion Orchid can increase the pill's efficacy for forming a Nascent Soul from 20% to 30%!

"However, the Spirit Gathering Bowl vanished long ago. It is unknown whether it was stolen or destroyed when the Ziwei Palace suffered its calamity, which is why no one has ever obtained Three Luminaries Jade Liquid within the Ziwei Palace. I originally thought the Three Luminaries Jade Liquid no longer existed. Could there possibly be Three Luminaries Jade Liquid still remaining in the Ziwei Palace, and you have found it?"

This final question was directed by Yun Youzi to Yi Tiannie. While it sounds intricate, Yun Youzi and Qin Sang had actually communicated using their divine sense, quickly clarifying the entire situation.