Chapter 299: Eternal Brilliance Precious-Light Grotto-Heaven
A Grotto-Heaven fragment. This was truly a top-tier treasure.
To put it modestly, it was at least comparable to Chong Guang’s [Cave Sun Blessed Land], containing the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends condensed by its master before death. Its value was immeasurable.
To put it grandly, that would be an Essence Magnetism Divine Mountain.
It could even be considered a [Seeking Golden Core] opportunity!
Therefore, Lu Yang absolutely did not believe that a family like the Li Family could obtain a Grotto-Heaven fragment. Even if they did, how could they possibly conceal it for so long?
“That Grotto-Heaven fragment lies at the bottom of the sea in Gantang Channel.”
Perfected One Xiao Hai explained, “This place originally wasn’t a port. It was only established after my Li Family ancestors discovered that Grotto-Heaven fragment.”
“The purpose was to conceal the phenomena of that Grotto-Heaven fragment. However, the reason for our success was actually that the spiritual objects within the Grotto-Heaven fragment itself obscured their brilliance, severing all heavenly secrets and karma. No one could calculate it, which allowed my family to occupy it. My family’s [Frontier-Expanding Ship] was obtained from within.”
“If Master desires it, subordinate can take you there.”
“That won’t be necessary.”
Lu Yang shook his head decisively. Out of caution, he didn’t even ask for the specific location of the Grotto-Heaven fragment. He didn’t want to know, nor did he dare to know.
I’d better not touch this karma.
Lu Yang made a prompt decision, directly ordering Perfected One Xiao Hai to take out a large batch of Geng Metal spiritual objects treasured in the family vault, along with a medium-quality Spirit Treasure.
With these Geng Metal spiritual objects, it would be enough to complete the last thirty percent of the incubation for his Immortal Spirit main body at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment.
As for the [Frontier-Expanding Ship], he didn’t dare take it.
Heaven knows what huge pitfalls lay within a spiritual treasure that came out of that Grotto-Heaven fragment. His life in this incarnation was precious; he couldn’t afford to fall due to such an unexpected event.
I haven’t been crushed into powder yet, which means no Perfected Lord has noticed me for now…
Lu Yang was trembling with fear. In his eyes, this Gantang Channel had become a dragon’s pool and a tiger’s den. He was terrified that a Perfected Lord would jump out from it in the next second.
Thinking of this, he immediately waved his sleeves, sweeping up the [Ancestor of the Yun Family] and all the treasures, and vanished from the spot.
Time to slip away.
Although there’s no solid proof yet, and maybe there really is an opportunity, but… why should I take the risk? Better safe than sorry!
Not only that, Lu Yang didn’t even dare let his clone return to meet the Immortal Spirit main body. Instead, he chose a place to bury the items properly, destroyed the clone on the spot, returned his consciousness to the main body, and then immediately activated the [Insight] wonder. Only after confirming he could still think did he feel at ease.
Now, even a Perfected Lord shouldn’t be able to find me.
With [Tribulation Wave], Lu Yang was extremely concealed in this life. Unless he dangled right under a Perfected Lord’s nose, it was impossible to be discovered.
Thinking of this, he finally felt relieved enough to activate [Marionette].
This Golden Talent had another wondrous use.
As the puppeteer, Lu Yang could remotely observe every [Marionette] he controlled at any time, borrowing their perspective.
Soon, the scene of Gantang Channel came into Lu Yang’s view.
After he left, Perfected One Xiao Hai and the group of Li Clan members first showed confusion, then their eyes gradually cleared.
“What happened just now? I can’t quite remember.”
Perfected One Xiao Hai thought for a moment, feeling something was wrong, but quickly threw his doubts to the back of his mind and turned to look at the Family Head, Li Qingyun.
“We shouldn’t delay. Prepare immediately; we are going to explore [That Place]!”
Li Qingyun was stunned upon hearing this. His subconscious reaction was whether it was too rushed… but on second thought, for the sake of the family, being a little rushed was normal.
“Understood! I’ll go prepare right away…”
Soon, the entire Li Family mobilized. There was no communication throughout the process; everyone worked towards one goal, their hearts filled with the desire to explore that Grotto-Heaven fragment.
Lu Yang smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this.
Although my main body doesn’t have the guts to explore that Grotto-Heaven fragment, I definitely have the guts to send cannon fodder to explore it. Lots of guts!
Under Lu Yang’s influence, the entire Li Family bustled with activity. In no time, they had prepared enough formations, talismans, and spiritual treasures. Finally, led by Perfected One Xiao Hai, they arrived at a quiet room within the Li Clan residence. This place connected to the very bottom of the Gantang Channel waters, but what met the eye was emptiness.
Where is the Grotto-Heaven fragment?
Doubts arose in Lu Yang’s mind. With a thought, Li Qingyun, who had been silent, suddenly felt emotional and sighed, “Truly a Perfected Lord’s method.”
“This Grotto-Heaven fragment does not reveal its wonders ordinarily.”
“Only at noon, when heavenly light shines into the waters, will the appearance of the Grotto-Heaven fragment be refracted underwater. Only then can one enter.”
Perfected One Xiao Hai nodded upon hearing this. “Indeed mystical.”
Both looked normal, neither feeling anything wrong with this sudden explanation.
Soon, noon arrived.
Heavenly light entered the water, and indeed, an image was reflected at the bottom—a large expanse of ruins and broken walls, collapsed jade palaces, presenting a scene of decay.
Perfected One Xiao Hai looked slightly delighted. He immediately took out the [Zhaoyuan Bell] and shook it. The melodious bell sound rippled through the water. The ancient tune caused the Grotto-Heaven fragment, which was originally just a phantom, to solidify more and more, gradually manifesting its true form. An entrance clearly appeared before their eyes.
“…Go!”
In the past, Perfected One Xiao Hai would have hesitated for a moment. After all, the Li Family only had him as a Foundation Establishment Perfected One. Without complete assurance, he couldn’t take risks.
But now, he was very decisive.
The next second, he turned into escaping light and flew into the Grotto-Heaven fragment before him. He felt the world spin, then crashed heavily onto the ground.
Pfft!
Perfected One Xiao Hai spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot, but completely ignored his own injuries. Blinded by greed, he immediately surveyed the surroundings.
Inside this Grotto-Heaven fragment, it was extremely unique. Apart from the ruins and broken walls, what met the eye was a sea of fire, blazing and unextinguished for eternity. Rolling raging flames coiled and spiraled within the Grotto-Heaven like a giant snake. At the position of the snake’s head stood a palace that was mostly shattered.
The scene of a Grotto-Heaven often revealed its master’s Dao path.
Borrowing Perfected One Xiao Hai’s perspective, Lu Yang silently observed the majestic fire snake within the Grotto-Heaven fragment and quickly deduced the snake’s roots.
It’s actually Si Fire?
Lu Yang frowned deeply. Si Fire, located in the position of Earthly Fiends, was Yin Fire and contained the aspect of a snake. Therefore, it also carried the imagery of Yang energy completely spreading and returning.
Lu Yang had only seen one Innate Divine Ability refined using this Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend.
In his previous life, Chong Guang used this to refine his final Innate Divine Ability, named [Furnace Crucible Fire], corresponding to the Dao Fruit [Overturned Lamp Flame]!
Could it be…
A guess suddenly arose in Lu Yang’s heart. As Perfected One Xiao Hai’s gaze landed on a corner of the Grotto-Heaven fragment, this guess was confirmed.
Amidst the ruins, in the shattered palace standing at the head of the majestic fire snake, half a plaque was faintly revealed amidst the swirling firelight.
The other half had fallen inside the palace.
After combining the two, a name instantly leaped out:
[Eternal Brilliance Precious-Light Grotto-Heaven]
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