The afterglow of the grand feast lingered, and the rich aroma of the Immortal Brew and the fragrance of the spiritual fruits had not yet completely dissipated. Inside the majestic main hall of the Qing Huan Dao Field, constructed from Chaos Stubborn Stone and engraved with Innate Dao Patterns, the usual coldness and solemnity had returned.
Starlight streamed through the dome, reflecting off the smooth, mirror-like floor like a flowing galaxy.
Di Jun and the others transformed into streaks of light, tearing through the void, and returned to their respective Cave Mansion, leaving only the tranquil flow of time in the empty hall.
Only the Ancestor Minghe, clad in a blood-red robe and exuding a chilling aura of slaughter, was left behind by Qing Huan through a subtle Primordial Spirit Telepathic Message.
"Brother Qing Huan."
Minghe approached Qing Huan, his blood-red eyes filled with a hint of inquiry, his voice steady yet intimate.
"What urgent matter is it? Just give me your orders, and I will not dare to disobey."
He bowed slightly, adopting a very humble posture.
This Lord of the Blood Sea is a fearsome and infamous Great Master of the Killing Dao in the eyes of others, but in front of Qing Huan, he always maintains a sincere respect and a trace of barely perceptible dependence.
Qing Huan sat upright on the throne, his aura perfectly unified, subtly resonating with the laws of this world.
A gentle smile played on his lips as he waved his hand, indicating that Minghe needed no further formality.
"Hey! We're brothers, why be so polite?"
The voice was clear and resonant, carrying a comforting power.
As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeves, his movements fluid and graceful, as if he had drawn a wisp of purple energy from the void.
The purple aura swirled and quickly condensed into a translucent purple gourd, about a foot tall, which floated quietly in his palm.
This gourd is neither gold, jade, nor stone; its material is entirely natural. A deep purple halo flows across its surface, as if it contains a small, condensed piece of the Starry Sky.
Countless intricate and profound Innate Dao Patterns appeared and disappeared on it. Each flicker of the purple light caused ripples in the surrounding space, exuding an ancient, vast, and infinitely vibrant aura.
The gourd's mouth opened and closed slightly, breathing in and out wisps of chaotic primordial energy. Its interior seemed to form its own small world, with faint sounds of the Great Dao emanating from it.
This is the last purple gourd that failed to be fully Creation before the vine withered, on the ancient Innate Gourd Vine that absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon at the summit of Buzhou Mountain!
At that time, the vine's spiritual energy was completely depleted, and all the powerful beings thought that this treasure had died and turned into ashes. Unexpectedly, Qing Huan used the Three Lights Divine Water and Jiutian Xirang to collect and nurture it. After countless years, it finally matured completely and bloomed with the dazzling brilliance of Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!
"Qing Huan held the Purple Gourd, his gaze deep, as if piercing through the river of time."
"Back then, I used the Chaos Fertile Soil as the foundation of that unripe gourd on Buzhou Mountain, nourished it with the Nine-Three Lights Divine Water, and tempered it with the Star Power of the Heavens, finally bringing it to perfection in my palm."
The Minghe, this treasure contains the Innate Destruction Chaos Origin, perfectly aligned with your Blood Sea Great Dao.
Once your cultivation reaches the Mid-Quasi-Saint, you can use the Origin Imprint within this treasure to sever your Second Corpse, and the Great Dao will be within your grasp!
The words clearly state the origin of this treasure, its nurturing process, its characteristics, and its crucial role in Minghe's future spiritual practice.
Minghe's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, an uncontrollable look of astonishment and ecstasy appeared on his eternally unchanging, seemingly icy face.
Subconsciously, he reached out his hands, his trembling slightly, and carefully took the floating Purple Gourd.
The gourd felt slightly heavy in his hand, its warm texture carrying a hint of piercingly sharp coolness. Its boundless vitality and restrained Destruction killing intent blended perfectly, resonating strongly with the Blood Sea origin deep within his primordial spirit, almost making him want to let out a long howl!
Countless images flashed through his mind: the majestic Buzhou, the towering divine vines, the seven-colored gourd shining brightly, and the great powers vying for it. Only the Purple Gourd was withered and dull, devoid of spiritual energy, abandoned on the withered vines. Even he thought that this treasure was completely ruined, leaving only a trace of regret.
Who could have imagined that this treasure would reappear in the world in such a perfect form today, and that it would be the very spiritual treasure that best aligns with his Great Dao!
More importantly, for someone like me who is about to reach the Mid-Quasi-Saint, a top-tier spiritual treasure with highly compatible attributes is an absolute guarantee for successfully severing my corpse, stabilizing my Dao Foundation, and even glimpsing higher realms!
Some time ago, I was indeed vaguely worried. Although Brother Qing Huan was strong, Innate Spiritual Treasure were extremely precious and hard to find. Those with the same origin and compatible attributes were even rarer. If there were no treasures available at that time, the path to slaying corpses would become much more dangerous, and the path might even be blocked... This worry was completely soothed by the powerful primordial energy coming from the Purple Gourd in my hand.
"Big brother!"
Minghe gripped the Purple Gourd tightly, feeling its connection with his primordial spirit. A genuine smile appeared on his face, a smile that softened his usual sinister aura and made him appear exceptionally bright.
"I... I really... don't know how to express my gratitude! This treasure is like a second life to me! The anxiety I felt a few days ago now seems to have been unfounded!"
Minghe's voice was filled with excitement, brimming with undisguised joy and boundless trust in Qing Huan.
Seeing the rare display of genuine emotion in the Minghe, Qing Huan's smile deepened, and he waved his hand, saying:
"Alright, we're brothers, saying thank you again would make us seem distant. Your path is also what I aspire to."
Go back in peace, properly refine this treasure, and carefully comprehend its principles. As for your worries..."
Qing Huan paused, his tone carrying a sense of unwavering confidence, as if looking down upon the passage of time.
"No need to worry. Since I have made a promise to you, once your Dao Cultivation is sufficient, the last gourd will be prepared for you."
The "last gourd" that Qing Huan mentioned clearly refers to the Monster Summoning Gourd that should have belonged to Nuwa; its meaning is self-evident.
Qing Huan had already set its sights on the future... and had already made all the necessary arrangements.
Minghe, the last speck of dust in my heart has finally settled.
He carefully stored the Purple Gourd deep within his primordial spirit, nurturing it with his own pure Blood Sea origin magic Magic Power.
Having obtained this precious treasure, his entire being seemed to become more composed and refined. He bowed deeply to Qing Huan, his attitude becoming even more humble.
"Thank you so much for your generous gift, elder brother! I will forever remember this Minghe! If you have the time, elder brother, I would be most grateful if you would deign to visit my Netherworld Sea of Blood."
Although the Blood Sea is filthy, it also possesses a unique Daoist charm of annihilation and vitality. I, your younger brother, earnestly hope that you, elder brother, can guide me through the critical junctures of cultivation."
Minghe's humble invitation stirred something within Qing Huan.
The Netherworld Sea of Blood... His profound gaze seemed to pierce through endless space, seeing the vast Blood Sea located in the deepest part of the Primordial Earth, a place where endless Malevolent Qi, resentment, and filthy blood from heaven and earth converged.
That place is the birthplace of the Minghe, the Minghe's Dao Field, and the precursor to the future important place of reincarnation.
Qing Huan's thoughts drifted further, fragments of her past life memories intertwined with her deductions about the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao in this life.
I clearly remember that in the grand scheme of Primordial Wilderness in the future, the Ancestral Witch Houtu transformed into the cycle of reincarnation and established the Underworld on the shore of the Blood Sea to manage the life and death of all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness.
At the moment of the establishment of reincarnation, in the depths of the netherworld, the Great Dao resonates, and Heaven and Earth bestow blessings. A Twelve-Grade Lotus Platform, symbolizing the order of reincarnation and the balance of Yin and Yang, will be born—the Twelve-Petaled Reincarnation Purple Lotus!
This Lotus Platform contains the origin of reincarnation and is an unparalleled Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that forms the foundation of the Dao!