Chapter 598: Three Illuminating Jade Elixir

Mortal World

The Immortal Platform was clear of any debris, and no mechanisms were apparent. Most striking were the jade pillars, all damaged to varying degrees. Their jagged breaks were very evident, and many of the dragon and phoenix carvings were missing half their bodies. It was clear that an epic battle had unfolded in the Spirit Gathering Hall.

The Immortal Platform itself bore the most severe damage, having endured incredibly powerful impacts. Several massive cracks crisscrossed its surface, and many areas had crumbled away. The only reason the Immortal Platform hadn't shattered immediately was the celestial prohibition sustaining it. However, the celestial prohibition on the Immortal Platform was now extremely fragile and severely damaged, its power almost imperceptible.

It was unclear whether the celestial prohibition had been in this state since the great battle, or if, after being affected by the battle, it could no longer sustain itself, and its power gradually dissipated over countless years, leading to its current state. If it was due to the erosion of time, the Immortal Platform was estimated to collapse on its own in a few more millennia. At that point, those entering the Spirit Gathering Hall would easily find the Immortal Platform without needing such elaborate efforts.

As he uttered this question, Qin Sang's gaze swept over the jade pillars, finding nothing unusual, until it fell upon a groove on the Immortal Platform. There, he suddenly felt a strange fluctuation. It originated from within the Immortal Platform!

Yun Youzi, like Qin Sang, looked at the same spot and also sensed something. If the celestial prohibition's power had been intact, they wouldn't have been able to detect it with their level of cultivation. But now, with the prohibition on the verge of destruction and extremely fragile, the internal fluctuations could not be concealed.

The two exchanged a glance, and their figures moved simultaneously. Qin Sang activated his Corpse Elixir, wielding his sword as he flew above the Immortal Platform. The Ebony Sword, like a bolt of lightning, struck down towards the Immortal Platform from the sky. The sword qi split into thousands of strands, resembling flowing tassels.

At this moment, the Immortal Platform had been summoned by Qin Sang using the Heavenly Star Steps, exposing the celestial prohibition before them. Although they lacked the ability to break the prohibition entirely, finding a few weaknesses was not difficult.

Boom!

Triggered by the sword qi, the celestial prohibition emerged, and the Immortal Platform trembled. Qin Sang remained calm, his gaze like lightning. He instantly pinpointed the locations, and with a mid-air grasp, the sword qi converged into several light swords, precisely piercing those weak points.

Plop! Plop!

The sword qi fully penetrated the celestial prohibition. Instantly, brilliant lights radiated throughout the Spirit Gathering Hall. The celestial prohibition vibrated intensely, and a vast spiritual wave burst forth, soaring skyward and heading directly for Qin Sang. Even though the celestial prohibition was at the end of its power, its counterattack was still extremely fierce.

Qin Sang's expression changed slightly, and without hesitation, he unleashed his Sword Qi Thunder Sound divine ability, transforming into a bolt of lightning and dodging with all his might.

Swish!

The spiritual wave brushed past Qin Sang. Yun Youzi had been waiting on the side, poised for action. He and Qin Sang had a tacit understanding; when the spiritual wave appeared, he immediately rushed towards the groove, concentrating spiritual power in his palm to seize the opportunity and destroy a restriction next to it. He then immediately retreated.

Hum!

The Immortal Platform trembled even more violently, followed by faint creaking sounds from within. A moment later, the groove slowly rose. Beneath it was an embedded jade pillar, not much different from the exterior pillars. Unexpectedly, as the jade pillar made its final ascent, a hidden compartment was revealed below, containing a tilted jade bottle.

A faint green light flashed. With a crisp click, the jade bottle rolled out of the hidden compartment, firmly capturing Qin Sang's and Yun Youzi's attention.

The small, transparent jade bottle, easily held in one hand, contained a little less than half a bottle of emerald green spiritual liquid, which tinted the bottle green. The liquid appeared to be about a dozen drops. The moment the jade bottle appeared, Qin Sang immediately felt an unusually rich life force and abundant spiritual energy. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling intoxicated both physically and mentally. Even the surrounding vegetation's stems and leaves tilted towards it, seemingly dancing.

What magical spiritual liquid!

Qin Sang was filled with awe.

"Three Lights Jade Liquid! It truly is Three Lights Jade Liquid!" Yun Youzi murmured to himself, unable to hide the excitement in his eyes.

"Senior, let's divide this Three Lights Jade Liquid equally." Qin Sang suppressed his inner excitement and proactively suggested an equal split. He was not greedy; the spiritual liquid in the jade bottle was indeed plentiful. Even taking only half would be enough for the Nine Illusions Heavenly Orchid to transform, with some left over for future emergencies.

Unexpectedly, Yun Youzi shook his head and refused. "Three drops are enough for this old Daoist; more is not necessarily better. Taking extra drops would not only be unhelpful but might also make me complacent, causing me to lose my fighting spirit, which would be detrimental! Little brother, take this Three Lights Jade Liquid. If this old Daoist ever needs it in the future, I'll ask you for it. You won't refuse, will you?"

Yun Youzi smiled as he looked at him.

Qin Sang chuckled. "Senior, if you ever need it in the future, feel free to take it. Aside from the Nine Illusions Heavenly Orchid, the other spirit medicines brought out from the Xuanpu Palace were all divided among the various Nascent Soul cultivators and could not possibly fall into my hands again. No matter how precious Three Lights Jade Liquid is, it's just a healing spirit medicine; its value isn't much higher than ten-thousand-year spiritual milk."

Yun Youzi nodded. The Xuanpu Palace had been thoroughly ransacked, rendering the Three Lights Jade Liquid's greatest use irrelevant. He brought the jade bottle into his palm, took out a bottle from his Mustard Seed Pouch, poured out three drops, and then handed the jade bottle to Qin Sang. A cool sensation emanated from the jade bottle. With a gentle shake, the jade liquid in the bottle rippled, emitting an even richer life force. Qin Sang couldn't help but sniff it a few times.

After Yun Youzi took three drops, about ten drops remained in the jade bottle. Qin Sang capped the jade bottle, still not at ease, and sealed it with a restriction to prevent the life force from overflowing before placing it into his Thousand Jun Ring. After putting away the Three Lights Jade Liquid, they searched the Immortal Platform thoroughly, inside and out. They only stopped after confirming that the Spirit Gathering Bowl was indeed not there.

Above the forest.

The two figures who had recently disappeared suddenly reappeared, only to vanish again after a flash. Qin Sang and Yun Youzi hid among the treetops, cautiously checking their surroundings. They only dared to move after confirming no one was spying on them. Such caution was out of necessity. Those who entered the Ziwei Palace were all Golden Core and Nascent Soul masters. The two of them were at the bottom of the food chain, and a single lapse in caution could lead to eternal damnation.

Flying out from the treetops, the two changed direction, and Qin Sang sped along behind Yun Youzi. The place Yun Youzi was heading to was not far from the ancient medicinal garden. According to him, it might be where ancient cultivators refined elixirs, and it contained something that could help him recover.

"We've arrived!"

The two traveled at their fastest speed and soon arrived before a mountain. Yun Youzi put away his spirit bamboo flying boat, raised his hand, and pointed to the mountaintop. "It's up there."

The mountain's terrain was extremely rugged, shrouded in mist. Faintly, they could discern the outlines of some palaces, most of which were severely damaged and reduced to ruins, similar to the Spirit Gathering Hall. Most astonishing was the east side of the mountain, where a 'sky crack' ravine extended from peak to foot. The other side of the ravine sloped outwards, seemingly on the verge of collapsing. It was clearly not naturally formed, but rather a sword mark!

A single sword strike had cleaved a mountain. Senior Green Bamboo had also done something similar, but this sword mark still retained terrifying sword qi, which was beyond Senior Green Bamboo's capabilities.