Chapter 469: Contemporary Talents' Sorrow

Yaoyao possesses an aura that is partly innate and partly cultivated. Regardless, a woman like her is destined to attract attention wherever she goes. Chu Feng had only been in her presence for a short time but was already profoundly impressed.

Back then, she was so breathtakingly brilliant, making divine sons and saintesses kneel, and disdaining the strongest heirs of the top ten lineages. Who could possibly subdue her, or even catch her eye? Chu Feng could imagine that in that era, under the brilliant starry sky and boundless star seas, one prodigy after another rose to dominate their respective star regions. Yet, in the end, all were so thoroughly suppressed by Yaoyao that they couldn't hold their heads high. Her elegance was peerless, yet she was so utterly domineering. Chu Feng imagined the divine sons felt a complex mix of emotions; they yearned to approach her, but their own brilliance paled in comparison. The saintesses, he mused, probably despaired at having been born in the same era.

Afterwards, Chu Feng told her he possessed three mysterious seeds, which he had found at the foot of Mount Kunlun, and described their various unique properties. He had many questions and hoped Yaoyao could help him understand everything about them.

"Oh, there are seeds like these," Yaoyao mused. "Sprouting and growing overnight, then flowering, bearing seeds, and finally withering, yet also able to transform into flying swords and treasure bottles. How interesting." Yaoyao pondered, then stated directly that she had never encountered these three types of seeds before. This surprised Chu Feng; Yaoyao, of all people, didn't know about these three seeds?

"I found them in a crevice at the foot of Mount Kunlun," Chu Feng explained in detail. "There was also a three-inch-tall stone box serving as a container for the three seeds."

"Ah, Kunlun," Yaoyao said, nodding thoughtfully. "That place is certainly not simple. It's an ancient, ever-present ancestral vein. Even before our rise, before this planet was ranked eleventh, it already existed and was very mysterious. In the starry sky, other peculiar seeds exist that can blossom and form weapons, but their maturation time is nowhere near as fast as these. Hmm, even if you showed them to me now, I wouldn't be able to discern much, as their level is still very low. However, with Earth's revival, the quality of exotic soil will rapidly improve. You should continue planting them, allowing them to evolve, and see what they ultimately grow into."

As she spoke, Yaoyao's large eyes sparkled, and a slight, incomparably beautiful smile graced her lips. She enticed him, "In fact, if the exotic soil on Earth can't keep up with the seeds' evolution speed, you can simply fight your way out along the star paths. Why wait for them to invade? You can also go the other way, against the star paths, and attack their sacred lands. Presumably, those evolutionist sects have extraordinary foundations and high-level exotic soil, enough to allow your three seeds to evolve all the way!"

Yaoyao's approach was truly bold, forceful, and unexpected, perfectly matching her unique demeanor and style. Chu Feng agreed. He had considered such a possibility before, even pondered it, but back then, he was far too weak. Stepping onto the star paths would have been suicide.

But now? He was about to go to the Fengchan Land to advance into the Free-Roaming Realm. With his mastery of domain techniques, he might truly be able to launch a counterattack!

"Your talent in domains is very strong," Yaoyao continued. "Don't disappoint the painstaking efforts of Saint Master Uncle; that silver page you obtained on the moon is of great significance. Since you are proficient in domains, I imagine it will be easy for you to conquer those sacred lands. You could even enter without anyone knowing, dig up the highest-level exotic soil, and then leave discreetly when done. Yes, there's a way; it's feasible!"

Yaoyao smiled, and for an instant, her grace was so dazzlingly beautiful that Chu Feng could barely open his eyes. Chu Feng recovered himself and nodded, saying, "I've had this idea before. As I continue to evolve, I can gradually put it into action."

The thought of these possibilities stirred Chu Feng's blood. If those lineages from the starry sky truly dared to go too far, he could absolutely go against the star paths, dismantle their domains, plunder their sacred lands, and plant his own seeds! Once he became strong enough, occupying several sect gates and subduing a few evolutionist sects might even become feasible.

"Sister, what great medicine do you need, and how can you... be revived?" Chu Feng asked, raising a sensitive question. He looked at the woman before him, truly unable to believe she was merely a wisp of lingering thought. She was incomparably beautiful, exceptionally lively, and looked as if she had flesh and blood. How could she not be her true self?

The thought of her having died in battle back then was truly heartbreaking. A talent as unparalleled and brilliant as her, to have died so young! If she had lived until now, she would surely have illuminated the heavens!

Yaoyao shook her head. "I need too many things," she said. "All of them are the strongest divine and sacred medicines, extremely rare and hard to come by. Some are only recorded in texts, never seen in physical form; they are legendary items."

Chu Feng pressed further, insisting that he would gather them for her and do everything in his power to help revive her true body.

"The most potent fruit from the Ancestral Peach Root, the Nine-Orifice Tribulation Flower, the Ten Thousand Star Grass, and the Heaven's Mandate Fruit," Yaoyao listed. "The others are hard to find. If you can find these, then we can talk."

Yaoyao informed him, her demeanor still very calm. She showed no concern for her own situation, nor did she express joy at Chu Feng's offer to seek divine medicines for her; her reaction was very understated. Chu Feng was surprised; it was indeed a difficult task.

However, thinking about it carefully, when a person dies, everything turns to dust, and they vanish forever. How could they possibly be revived, unless it truly defied the heavens? The common saying that divine medicines can bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh and bone is merely an exaggeration. Once a person is truly dead, even those strong enough to illuminate the heavens cannot save them. Those who can be revived with sacred medicine must still be clinging to life, not completely dead yet, preserving their last vital essence.

Yaoyao admitted frankly that her true body had completely perished. Only a wisp of her lingering thought was preserved by a legendary "Everlasting Gold" particle; aside from that, everything else was utterly still and lifeless.

Chu Feng's expression grew solemn as he inquired in detail about the characteristics of these sacred great medicines.

The Ancestral Peach Root needed no detailed explanation; it was located in Kunlun, the Land of Ten Thousand Gods, and was the only great medicine confirmed to exist in the current era. Unfortunately, Earth had only just revived, so for that ancestral root to fully revive and bear its most potent fruit, they would have to wait.

Upon mentioning the Nine-Orifice Tribulation Flower, Yaoyao's expression changed slightly, as it had appeared once during her era. Legend has it that this item rarely appears, only occasionally manifesting amidst thunder, and is difficult to encounter even across countless eras. Its bud, shaped like a simple, unadorned stone figure, blooms for a fleeting moment amidst terrifying thunder, outshining even lightning with its exceptional brilliance and beauty.

Back then, a prodigy from the Dao Ancestor's lineage was once crippled by Yaoyao. Yet, that person unexpectedly obtained the Nine-Orifice Tribulation Flower, which not only fully restored his cultivation but also caused his strength to advance by leaps and bounds, making him even more terrifying. He was highly regarded by everyone, who believed he was destined to illuminate the heavens in the future. When Chu Feng heard this, he gasped. That person was truly resilient and possessed incredible fortune!

"What happened later?" Chu Feng asked. "Did he... illuminate the heavens?"

"Later, there wasn't much of a 'later'," Yaoyao said with considerable calm. "Confident in his invincibility, he came to find me again, showed disrespect, and even dared to presume I would be his dao companion. So, I crippled him again."

Chu Feng was dumbfounded. This was completely different from what he had imagined. Such a resilient prodigy, a disciple from one of the top ten lineages, someone who surely possessed immense fortune, was... crippled again!

Afterwards, Chu Feng again inquired in detail about the origins of the latter two great medicines.

The Ten Thousand Star Grass does not grow in the starry sky but originates deep within planets. Its location is peculiar, resembling a sealed stone cave filled with billions of strands of starlight, making it very strange. It is said that the Ten Thousand Star Grass can only be born within the core of a planet where stellar remains accumulate and condense into a single cavern. This item rarely appears, perhaps only once in many years. Once it does, it's fiercely contended for, as it can transform a person into a Ten Thousand Star Physique, allowing them to absorb the essence of the vast starry rivers day and night and achieve unimaginable feats. It hasn't been seen for many eras, but fortunately, a few physical specimens did appear in the past.

The Heaven's Mandate Fruit is even rarer. Its very name suggests a destiny bestowed by heaven, as it can truly alter one's fate, and it is what Yaoyao needs most. This divine medicine is even more peculiar. Should one occasionally appear, it only grows inside a rock, making it incredibly difficult to detect, no matter how great one's divine abilities or peerless skills. Back then, an old farmer, while making a millstone and quarrying stone, fortuitously obtained a fruit. After eating it, his fate was directly altered, and he eventually embarked on the path of evolution, becoming an unparalleled mighty figure of his generation.

Chu Feng was quite surprised to hear this: the latter two divine medicines could only be found underground or within rocks?

Yaoyao nodded. "In fact," she said, "wasn't the Ancestral Peach Root the same? It was also dug out from an underground stone cave in Kunlun back then and eventually transplanted onto the ancestral vein."

Chu Feng was astonished. Were many rare divine and sacred medicines produced underground? He couldn't help but inquire in detail.

"Of course," Yaoyao replied. "For example, liquids produced within rocks can emit dog barks, dragon roars, and phoenix cries, enhancing the spirituality of weapons. And within planetary cores, rare Primordial Magnetic Sacred Fruits can be born. Consuming them can transform a person into a terrifying Primordial Magnetic Sacred Body—an extremely formidable physique!"

Back then, the person who transformed into the Primordial Magnetic Sacred Body swept away enemies in all directions, having no rivals in an entire star sea; his physique was astonishing. Finally, he fought Yaoyao, and it took her a great deal of effort to suppress him.

Chu Feng sighed, realizing that prodigies born in that era were truly tragic.

"I am a domain researcher," Chu Feng declared. "In the future, I will definitely become a Grandmaster or higher. By then, from the mountains and all creation, from underground and in the starry sky, I don't believe I won't be able to gather all the divine medicines and sacred fruits produced. I will definitely gather them all for you, Sister!"

"Alright, my time is limited," Yaoyao said, looking up at the sky again. Then, without waiting for Chu Feng to ask other questions, she told him he could bring his family and friends into Dragon Tiger Mountain, where they would be safe. "As for you," she added, "your life and death are your own; your path lies beneath your own feet."

When Chu Feng heard these words, the hidden worry that had always plagued his heart instantly vanished. With his family and friends safe within Dragon Tiger Mountain, he no longer had to fear them being threatened. At the same time, his heart trembled; he felt that Yaoyao was saying goodbye. What would happen to her next?

Yaoyao saw the worry on his face. "I'm fine," she said, "I just won't be able to protect you anymore."

Then, she smiled and looked at his spatial bottle. "Hmm, you have quite a few spoils of war," she said. "Some of them are things I need. Hand them over."

Chu Feng was stunned. The spoil of war he needed to hand over was none other than Saintess Li Lin! He truly didn't know what to say!

As for Li Lin, she had no idea what was happening, but she felt that escaping Chu Feng and being with a beautiful, almost ethereal woman was certainly safer than remaining with that devil king.

"Hmm, I'm confiscating this spoil of war," Yaoyao remarked. "I do need a clever and obedient maid by my side; that mountain cat and magpie really aren't good at looking after people."

What could Chu Feng say? He could only offer her. He was quite open-minded about it. Once he went to the Fengchan Land to evolve, he could suppress a dozen saintesses then.

In fact, while Chu Feng was pondering idly, behind various famous mountains and along many star paths, beings from beyond the domain were stirring restlessly. Having heard certain news, they all desired to emerge! The world would soon be embroiled in upheaval! Tremendous waves would surge to the heavens!