Chapter 797 - 240: Ascending to the Stage of Three Realms
Chapter Two Hundred and Forty [Ascending to the Third Realm]
"I can wait." The Flower Demon’s voice was confident: "The path to enlightenment and sainthood, if any cultivator knew of it, they wouldn’t give up no matter if it took decades, centuries, or even a lifetime—even if there was only a small chance, it would be enough to drive any cultivator mad with obsession."
Chen Yan remained silent—he acknowledged that what the Flower Demon said was true.
In fact, even Chen Yan himself, upon hearing about [Saint Position +1], couldn’t help but feel his heart racing.
Although he was currently only a Second Realm cultivator, if he could become a Saint Venerable... then he wouldn’t have to hide his identity when he returned to the Domain Realm, right?
He could walk proudly and fearlessly!
"I already have the identity of an Outer Disciple in the Celestial Demon Yin Yang Joyful Sect—so long as I maintain my strength growth within the sect and stand out among the Outer Sect members, there’s a chance to enter the Inner Sect. After entering the Inner Sect, I could become a Core Disciple, and eventually the Chief Disciple... Once my status is elevated, there will definitely be an opportunity to see that Saint Shanxiang someday."
Chen Yan slowly spoke: "However, this will likely take quite a long time."
"Still, as I said, I can wait." The Flower Demon’s voice carried a hint of laughter: "After gaining consciousness, I’ve already been awake for over ten years. Having waited so long, I can surely wait another few decades or centuries. If necessary, I can seal my consciousness, exhale and inhale Primordial Qi, like you human cultivators do in seclusion. When I open my eyes, it’ll just feel like a moment has passed."
She seemed very satisfied after receiving Chen Yan’s promise: "For cultivators, if nothing else, they definitely are not short on lifespan."
"...Alright! Then I shall accept this deal with you, senior." Chen Yan took a deep breath: "Having received the senior’s gift, I will definitely strive towards the path, and if I get a chance to meet Saint Shanxiang in the future, I’ll be sure to deliver your message, senior."
The Flower Demon was evidently very pleased with Chen Yan’s attitude.
Suddenly she spoke unexpectedly.
"Um... be careful."
"Huh?" Chen Yan was stunned.
"After forming consciousness and awakening in these past few years, I’ve felt very uncomfortable."
"Uncomfortable?"
"Yes, this world makes me uncomfortable." The Flower Demon’s tone carried some depth: "I always feel somewhat fearful and repulsed, but exactly what it is, I don’t understand myself.
That’s why I released these misty vapors here, to obscure the Primordial Qi and destiny."
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Chen Yan left.
In keeping with the principle of not wasting, he took the remnants of the Substitute Puppet, which had been crushed into fragments by the Flower Demon’s Primordial Qi, with him as he left.
Though the thing was destroyed, the materials were still valuable. Even if he didn’t sell them, bringing this back as spare parts would be useful if he wanted to repair the previous Substitute Puppet.
Chen Yan departed from the pond, identified the direction, but didn’t head to his original destination—the Scripture Library could wait until tomorrow.
In his Storage Jade Pendant, there were three Beautiful Glow fruit seeds.
Returning to the small courtyard in the outer courtyard, everyone from the academy was not around, likely still engaged in study and training during the day.
Chen Yan went alone into the courtyard, headed straight back to his room, and closed the door.
After a slight hesitation in his mind, he took out one of the fruit seeds.
Soon, the rich floral fragrance emitted by the fruit seed pervaded the entire room.
Chen Yan felt a sinking feeling—it was too aromatic, not conducive to secrecy.
Moreover, this fragrance seemed quite mystical.
After taking a few deep breaths, Chen Yan felt relaxed and elated, the weariness from his earlier ordeal, the exhaustion upon returning, it began to dissipate—a trace of fatigue from mental exertion.
Yet after inhaling the fragrance, there seemed to be a gentle force seeping into his heart, gradually smoothing out, bit by bit, the sense of weariness from his spirit and consciousness, gently and gradually dispelling it.
The spirit revived, clarity in hearing and sight returned, like awakening fully refreshed from sleep.
This thing can indeed nourish the Primordial Spirit!
He hadn’t even consumed it, yet just a few whiffs of its fragrance yielded better effects than the [Nourishing God Pill] he bought previously.
Furthermore...
Chen Yan remembered something.
The Flower Demon gave him three fruits!
Actually, upon returning, he could set aside one fruit and plant it in his own courtyard—hmm, he’d plant it in the swimming pool.
By then, he would have his own home-grown Beautiful Glow. Not only could it improve the environment and increase the density of Primordial Qi, but it would also enhance the effect of the Spirit Gathering Array with stacking buffs.
The key is, this fruit is from the Flower Demon’s lineage!
It’s a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure that predates the formation of the Domain Realm, a Beautiful Glow filled with pure, attribute-less original power before the Heavenly Dao of the Domain Realm formed!
It’s different from the Beautiful Glow found elsewhere currently in the Domain Realm.
If it could be domestically cultivated, then... he could harvest one fruit each year, even if it were less potent compared to what the Flower Demon gave—after all, she is an ancestor.
Still, he could potentially harvest fruits containing pure, attribute-less original power, right?
Even if it’s less effective, it’s not a one-time deal, but a continuous source, benefiting generations endlessly!
This venture is worth it!
Having inhaled those puffs of fragrance, Chen Yan felt his spirit invigorated, fatigue wiped away.
He hesitated, looking at the fruit in his hand.
Finally, his cautious nature was suppressed by a burgeoning impulse.
Chen Yan took a deep breath, extending his little finger, and using the "Finger Sword" cultivation technique, condensed a sharp strand of Primordial Qi, slicing open a tiny bit of the fruit with it.