Primordial Profound Water Essence Could Actually Ease the Impact of the Demon God Origin

The moment the Primordial Profound Water Essence entered his mouth,

Lu Yuan felt a distinct coolness.

The pale-blue Water Spirit Qi flowed slowly down his throat and into his belly. Compared with the fierce Sha and Chaos Origin he had devoured before, it was exceptionally gentle.

His flesh, which had still been somewhat hot, gradually began to ease upon contact with this power.

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered.

"This stuff..."

He did not rush to absorb it all. Instead, he first allowed a small portion to spread slowly through his blood.

Soon,

the cool sensation began to flow through his limbs and bones.

The parts of his flesh that had been under constant assault from the Chaos Demon God Origin finally began to stabilize.

In particular, the gray-gold energy in his belly that had yet to be fully transformed began to flow less violently as the Primordial Profound Water Essence nourished it.

Lu Yuan was instantly delighted.

It worked!

Back in the Myriad Sha Abyss, he had devoured some Chaos Demon God flesh.

Although his body had indeed been greatly strengthened as a result, he still had not fully digested the high-level energy left within it.

Every so often, a distinct burning sensation would arise inside him.

Lu Yuan had gradually grown used to it.

But this condition would still affect his normal cultivation.

Now that the Primordial Profound Water Essence had entered his belly, it had noticeably weakened the burning sensation. That was an unexpected gain.

He slowly closed his eyes.

The Qi and Blood within him began to circulate of their own accord.

The Chaos Origin, which had gradually stabilized, could finally merge more smoothly into his flesh under the nourishment of the gentle Water Spirit Qi.

A great deal of essence slowly spread along his bones.

On the surface of his dark-gold scales, the gray-gold patterns gradually lit up as well.

The Water Spirit Qi in the surrounding world seemed to be drawn toward Lu Yuan, slowly gathering around him.

Ao Xuan had been watching from the side all along.

At first, he had only wanted Lu Yuan to try this mass of Primordial Profound Water Essence and see whether it suited the needs of a Grand Void Sky Whale's bloodline.

Now, sensing the change in Lu Yuan's Qi and Blood, his expression changed.

"He really can absorb it?"

Ao Xuan could not help speaking in a low voice.

Although he knew that Primordial Profound Water Essence could nourish the body, Lu Yuan was simply too enormous.

For an ordinary cultivator, consuming Profound Water Essence several hundred zhang across would already count as a considerable amount.

But for a Grand Void Sky Whale over a hundred thousand li long, that amount seemed utterly insignificant.

Ao Xuan had been worried that its effect would be too limited.

Unexpectedly,

by absorbing this mass of essence, Lu Yuan had actually brought about a noticeable change in his Qi and Blood.

What caught Ao Xuan's attention even more was that

the faint chaotic presence Lu Yuan had been giving off was gradually stabilizing as well.

A change like that naturally could not escape the senses of a Daluo Golden Immortal.

Clear surprise appeared in Ao Xuan's eyes.

"Fellow Daoist, you seem to have an extremely powerful Chaos Origin within you?"

Hearing this, Lu Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

He made no attempt to conceal that he was digesting Demon God flesh.

After all, the gray-gold patterns on his body were plain to see, and any true Great Luo expert would be able to discern something from them.

"That's right. I obtained some Chaos Demon God flesh from the Myriad Sha Abyss before, and I'm still slowly refining it."

Ao Xuan's heart jolted at those words.

Although he had already suspected as much, he was still greatly surprised to hear Lu Yuan admit it himself.

Chaos Demon God flesh!

That was something even an expert on the Ancestral Dragon's level had to treat seriously.

Yet Lu Yuan had actually swallowed it and was still refining it.

Ao Xuan slowly drew a breath.

"No wonder your presence is so unusual, Fellow Daoist."

He sensed it carefully for a moment, then continued, "The Chaos Demon God Origin is of an extremely high level. If an ordinary living being recklessly tried to refine it, they could easily damage their body and Primordial Spirit. That you can gradually absorb it is a testament to your bloodline and origins, Fellow Daoist."

Lu Yuan nodded lightly.

"That stuff really is hard to digest. When I first swallowed it, I suffered quite a bit too."

Ao Xuan's expression grew even more serious as he listened.

He did not press Lu Yuan about exactly how he refined the Chaos Origin.

Such matters touched on the fundamentals of cultivation. Even if they were on good terms, it was not something to ask about casually.

Besides,

what Ao Xuan truly cared about now was whether the Primordial Profound Water Essence could help Lu Yuan.

"How do you feel, Fellow Daoist?"

Lu Yuan answered earnestly, "Much more comfortable than before."

He moved his head slightly.

A dull tremor passed through his enormous body.

"This Water Spirit Essence is gentle by nature. It can ease the burning inside me. If there's enough of it, it should also let me absorb the remaining chaotic essence more easily."

Ao Xuan's eyes lit up at once.

That meant

the water resources in the Dragon Clan's possession really were of great value to Lu Yuan.

And Lu Yuan happened to be able to help the Dragon Clan clear away the fierce Sha that was difficult to deal with.

Each side had exactly what the other needed.

At that thought, a very clear plan gradually took shape in Ao Xuan's mind.

But he did not rush to speak.

Instead, he continued observing the changes within Lu Yuan.

As the mass of Primordial Profound Water Essence spread completely through him, Lu Yuan's previously restless Qi and Blood gradually stabilized.

The Chaos Origin that had yet to be fully transformed also began to flow slowly throughout his body.

Although the rate of transformation had not suddenly soared, the process was noticeably smoother.

Lu Yuan could feel that he no longer needed to expend large amounts of Qi and Blood to suppress the burning as he had before.

That way,

more of his physical strength could be put directly toward growth.

A short while later,

several fine gray-gold patterns on the surface of his dark-gold scales gradually became clear.

Some of his scales, which had yet to fully stabilize after Shen Ni's attack, finally settled more snugly against his flesh.

Lu Yuan felt more and more at ease.

"This really is good."

He raised his head to look at Ao Xuan.

"How much more of this Primordial Profound Water Essence does your Dragon Clan have?"

Ao Xuan could not help laughing at that.

"You're interested in it after all, Fellow Daoist."

Lu Yuan nodded frankly.

"Of course I want to find more useful Cultivation Resources."

Ao Xuan pondered briefly.

"This substance is nurtured by deep Primordial Water Veins and accumulates slowly. The Dragon Clan naturally has some, but we cannot draw on it without limit."

"Still, the Eastern Sea is vast, and there are many similar water spirit resources. I'm afraid this is not the only thing truly suited to you, Fellow Daoist."

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered.

"The Eastern Sea?"

Ao Xuan nodded.

"The Eastern Sea is an important foundation of our Dragon Clan. It contains quite a few water spirit treasure lands of superior quality. The Mystic Water Essence that naturally flows out of some sea eyes is even more concentrated than the mass you just had."

"If you're interested, Fellow Daoist, you could go and have a look."

Lu Yuan was indeed tempted.

He had already been planning to travel east.

The Azure Mystic River had been an unexpected gain.

If the Eastern Sea had more water resources suited to his cultivation, it was naturally worth a trip.

But he understood something else as well.

The Dragon Clan would not give him all its precious resources for no reason.

"What are you planning to exchange these things for?"

The smile on Ao Xuan's face widened at the question.

He liked Lu Yuan's straightforward character.

Whatever he needed,

whatever he wanted to do,

he could state it all plainly.

It saved them from going around in circles.

"You've already proven your abilities by helping clear the Turbid Sha from the Azure Mystic River, Fellow Daoist."

Ao Xuan spoke slowly. "There are many water veins in the east, and naturally there are similar problems in some of them. If you're willing to help deal with them, our Dragon Clan can offer a corresponding amount of Mystic Water Essence in exchange."

"As for the exact amount, we can discuss it according to the difficulty of the clearing and what it costs you. We certainly won't let you work for nothing."

Lu Yuan thought it over carefully.

This arrangement was indeed a good one.

He could grow by devouring fierce Sha.

The Dragon Clan would get clear water veins.

And they would give him some Primordial Profound Water Essence in exchange.

It was like getting a good digestive aid after eating a meal.

Even so, Lu Yuan did not lose his sense of proportion.

"All right, but it depends on the circumstances. I might not be willing to stay long in places that are too troublesome."

Ao Xuan smiled and nodded.

"Of course. It's enough that you're willing to help, Fellow Daoist."

The expressions on the faces of the nearby aquatic beings grew increasingly colorful as they listened to the conversation.

That was especially true of the black-scaled Flood Dragon.

He had originally thought Lu Yuan was merely helping along the way and would leave once the matter was settled.

Who would have thought Elder Ao Xuan would go straight to discussing long-term cooperation with him?

And from the sound of it,

the Dragon Clan was planning to offer Primordial Profound Water Essence of its own accord!

The black-scaled Flood Dragon could not help saying in a low voice, "Does that mean we can ask Senior Lu Yuan to help whenever we need to clear Turbid Sha in the future?"

The turtle-armored Water General beside him had shining eyes as well.

"If that's really possible, then many water veins that were difficult to deal with could probably recover in time!"

The more the two Water Generals spoke, the more excited they became.

Ao Lan was listening nearby as well.

She had gradually come to understand that what had happened at the Azure Mystic River this time might be worth far more to the entire Dragon Clan than a single bend in the river.

Ao Xuan looked at Lu Yuan and finally spoke again.

"If you're not in a hurry to leave, Fellow Daoist, why not come with me to have a look at the outlet of a large water vein up ahead? The Turbid Sha accumulated there is a little more complicated than at the Azure Mystic River. It will also give you a general idea of the water veins in the east."

After listening, Lu Yuan slowly nodded.

"All right. I'd like to take a look too."

Obvious delight appeared on Ao Xuan's face.

He slowly turned around.

A stream of pale-cyan Water Spirit Qi spread out before him, forming a cloud road leading southeast.

"This way, Fellow Daoist."

Lu Yuan gently waved his enormous fins.

His vast body began to swim once more.

The aquatic beings of the Azure Mystic River looked up from below.

That dark-gold whale body, blotting out heaven and earth, slowly glided over the Sea of Clouds, stirring up an unbroken series of airwaves.

Ao Lan also led the river-patrolling aquatic beings after them.

Ao Xuan was already leading the way, flying swiftly toward the point where the Azure Mystic River connected to the Eastern Sea's water system.