Turning Point II

Human Immortal Cave.

The pool of dark red blood churned and surged, emitting a sweet, metallic scent.

Despite the large amount of blood flowing and wriggling, there was no foul odor in the surrounding area.

Charcoal fires were placed throughout the cave to maintain the room temperature.

For blood to remain active for as long as possible, it must be provided with the most suitable temperature and environment.

Zhang Rongfang did a lot of preparatory work for this.

"Master, we've made a new discovery. Someone claims they can provide us with information about the Spirit Flight Teaching," Shadow Daoist reported loudly from the edge of the blood pool.

At the bottom of the blood pool.

Zhang Rongfang's long hair was flowing freely, and her eyes were closed.

He lay on his back, floating in the blood.

He slowly awoke from his deep sleep and heard the commotion outside.

'You're awake? What exactly is the use of this blood pool? Can you tell me?' White Scale became curious again; this was the thirteenth time she had asked.

'Has anyone come in?'

Zhang Rongfang couldn't remember the last time he had slept so comfortably.

Since he started practicing martial arts, he has rarely been able to sleep well. To protect himself from harm, he often wakes up in his sleep.

But this time...

He was sleeping soundly.

He opened the Attribute Panel, looking at the section for Available Attributes points with a hint of anticipation.

There were originally 55 attribute points he had accumulated there.

Now, the nutrients in the Void Blood pool have been completely absorbed, and the color of the blood in the entire pool has become darker.

Those were waste and impurities excreted after his body metabolized and mixed into his blood.

These impurities and metabolic products require another pit next to the blood pool for filtration.

In that pit, Zhang Rongfang mimicked his own body structure and created a whole set of filter organs, such as kidneys and liver, solely for processing metabolic waste.

Clearing his mind of distractions, he looked at the bottom column.

Available Attributes: 68.

From 55 to 68!

"Thirteen o'clock!" Zhang Rongfang was overjoyed.

Soaking in the Blood Pool once grants a thirteen-point attribute boost! Almost there, almost there! Adding my original health, I'm only 30 points away.

In the pool of blood.

Zhang Rongfang, slowly floated to the surface, revealing the bloody water.

"You just said that someone is willing to provide the secrets of the Spirit Flight Teaching?" His pale face floated on the surface of the blood as he opened his eyes and looked at the Shadow Daoist.

The Shadow Daoist felt a chill run down his spine as he was swept by the gaze. However, he suppressed his emotions and continued to keep his head down.

"Yes. The person has been brought to Wu Mountain. Would you like to see him?"

"What is his identity?" Zhang Rongfang asked instead of answering. Such a secret is not something an ordinary person could know.

"According to our informants, it is very likely... the Imperial Clan," Shadow Daoist replied respectfully.

Zhang Rongfang's expression remained unchanged.

"Bring him here."

Although he has now absorbed all the nutrients from the blood pool, even soaking in the pool is faster than taking the Grain Avoidance Pill pills on his own.

The purification time of the blood pool needs to be calculated again.

After purification, Nutrient Solution is added again, and then it is absorbed. The time required for the entire process must be calculated.

"Yes."

Just as the Shadow Daoist was about to turn and leave, he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Abbot, Gong Shuyin and Yan Shuang asked when you would like to meet them?"

"Then let them come over together." Zhang Rongfang didn't want to leave the blood pool for even a moment longer.

Now he needs to observe the blood pool's operating cycle. Each cycle yields an extra ten or so points, so as long as the cycle is shortened as much as possible, this is essentially extra income.

"Yes." The Shadow Daoist nodded in agreement, watching as the abbot sank back into the blood and disappeared.

He felt uneasy, as if something was amiss.

The abbot's style is becoming increasingly problematic these days.

Turning around, the Shadow Daoist quickly left the cave. He didn't go far, but gave instructions to the two disciples who were waiting outside with him.

The two quickly bowed and left, heading in different directions.

Before long, two slender figures, led by the Daoist priest, quickly approached this place along the path inside the canyon.

The two women were both graceful and curvaceous, wearing a milky white wide-sleeved long dress, with their long hair styled into a butterfly shape on one side.

The other one is pure and beautiful, wearing a fitted long-sleeved top and a light green lotus leaf skirt, with a touch of heroic spirit amidst her purity.

Gong Shuyin's two daughters, though mother and daughters, have different temperaments and appearances.

They had stayed in the Daoist Temple for many days, and only now had the chance to meet Zhang Rongfang.

At first, both of them were full of anticipation. But as they got closer to the Human Immortal Cave, a hint of doubt appeared in their eyes.

The stench of blood in the air grew stronger as we drew closer.

What struck them as even stranger was that the smell of blood carried a fresh, vibrant fragrance.

Unbeknownst to them, the two women had already reached the entrance of the Human Immortal Cave.

There was another person waiting at the entrance of the cave.

The man was short and stout, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a luxurious robe adorned with various jade and gold threads.

As Gong Shuyin and the other woman approached, the man glanced at them and, seeing their striking beauty, a look of hatred and envy flashed in his eyes.

"Are you here to see the Human Immortal Temple Master as well?" she asked in a deep voice.

"Is my sister also like this?" Yan Shuang smiled slightly and stepped forward to ask softly.

"Nonsense! Otherwise, would I have come to such a remote and impoverished place?"

The fat woman said impatiently.

"You two don't seem to be Spirit Person. Then there's nothing more to say," she continued.

"Why?" Yan Shuang asked.

"I am a member of the Spirit Person Imperial Clan, wielding the Spirit Seal, revered by all under heaven. You are nothing but two lowly servants. Just like humans, pigs, cattle, and sheep, can you even speak the same language?" The fat woman's eyes revealed contempt.

Gong Shuyin and Yan Shuang's expressions both changed.

Yan Shuang was fine, but Gong Shuyin frowned.

There are reasons why the Spirit Person Imperial Clan can be so arrogant.

In fact, all registered Mingshen sects and their affiliated spirit networks are prohibited from offending the royal family of spirit people in any way.

Those who violate this rule will suffer a backlash from the Spirit Thread, resulting in immediate and severe injury.

Many members of the Spirit Person Imperial Clan even possess special Spirit Seal from the Worship God warriors.

Those special Spirit Seal can also achieve a similar effect, used to punish disobedient Spirit Vein Spirit Guard.

This is why the Imperial Clan, despite having little military strength, was able to control a large number of Worship God Expert.

Gong Shuyin was about to ask the other party a question.

Suddenly, a Daoist priest appeared inside the Human Immortal Cave and gestured for the three of them to go in.

The fat woman was not afraid at all and strode ahead, with Yan Shuang and the other woman following behind.

Guided by the Daoist priest, the three continued deeper into the area. Soon, they turned a corner and the view suddenly opened up before them.

"What the hell is this?!" The fat woman stopped in her tracks, her eyes widening in shock.

Not only her, but Gong Shuyin and Yan Shuang also saw the circular blood pool surrounded by nine huge Pill Furnace as soon as they entered.

The blood in the pool churned and rolled, as if a giant python was swimming and coiling within it.

All around were a few Daoist priests carrying basins of viscous substance, which they poured into the Pill Furnace.

"Where is he?! I have the information you want! But you must meet my conditions! Otherwise, I, Xi Duli, would rather die than reveal a single secret!" the fat woman shouted.

She was also looking around, searching for the main person they might talk to.

"It's strange, but if the news is true, I can grant your request."

Suddenly a voice rang in their ears.

"Is that really true?" the fat woman exclaimed.

"I am the progenitor of human immortals, and I would never deceive you," the voice replied.

"Alright!" The fat woman felt a bit uneasy about this place, but as a member of the Spirit Person Imperial Clan, she was never afraid of any danger. She forced herself to stay where she was.

But in reality, her legs were trembling slightly.

She cleared her throat. She glanced arrogantly at Gong Shuyin and the other woman, then immediately said, "Are you just going to tell you like this? Aren't you afraid of being leaked by bystanders?"

"That makes sense." The voice seemed to remember something.

There was a splashing sound of water.

Suddenly, the blood in the pool surged up, turning into a wave of blood that rushed out of the pool, enveloped the fat woman, and then retreated.

The woman's horrific screams could be faintly heard, but they were muffled by the blood.

Gong Shuyin and the other woman felt a chill run down their spines and hurriedly retreated more than ten meters to the bend in the road, where they stared nervously at the blood pool.

The blood quickly returned to the pool, restoring calm. Just like at the beginning, An Ning and harmonious.

Gong Shuyin and Yan Shuang swallowed hard and simultaneously gripped the handles of their weapons.

At this moment, the blood pool is in the center, underwater.

Amidst a sea of blood.

Zhang Rongfang tapped the fat woman's head with his hand.

Instantly, the surrounding blood automatically expanded, forming an elliptical cavity.

The cavity's inner wall grows flesh, cartilage, and skin, allowing the person to stand on two feet.

"Now you can speak." Zhang Rongfang was recalling the mysterious organization that the Blood Daoist had encountered before.

The person would automatically explode if they revealed the secrets of the Spirit Flight Teaching.

To prevent similar situations from occurring.

He deliberately created this special environment. The surroundings were filled with his essence and blood, which could completely isolate him from the external Gods and Buddhas power that he did not allow.

It should be fine now.

The fat woman, Xi Duli, lay face down in the oval cavity, coughed loudly a few times, her body covered in blood and looking extremely disheveled.

"The Spirit Flight Teaching! They are launching an attack to kill the leader of the Great Sect Alliance. The White Ten Sect, the Reverse Time Society, and all the previously hidden forces are waiting." She said quickly.

"Wait for what?"

"Wait until Yue Dewen dismantles the Sentient Spirit Pillar and breaks down the Spirit Illusion Grand Formation! This is a calculated move! If the Spirit Illusion Grand Formation is not dismantled, the headquarters of the Spirit Flight Teaching will never Xian Shi again."

The dismantling requires destroying the Sentient Spirit Pillar step by step. Each Sentient Spirit Pillar is located in a fixed position. Ordinary people simply cannot dismantle them; their nature is incredibly hard. Only Yue Dewen is capable of destroying the Sentient Spirit Pillar.

Therefore, he had to go in person. The Spirit Flight Teaching was probably planning to gather experts at the last few points to ambush and kill the National Preceptor! Xi Duli recounted all the information in one breath.

"Anything else? What's the location of the Sentient Spirit Pillar?" Zhang Rongfang asked again.

"There were five in total. The National Preceptor dismantled four of them, so there's only one left," Xi Duli said quickly.

"How did you know?" Zhang Rongfang frowned.

"My father is Consort, and he is the Earth Mother Walker of my maternal grandfather's Lineage in this generation. I know everything he knows! He told me!" Xi Duli said quickly.

"Then why did you betray your Earth Mother Goddess?" Zhang Rongfang asked curiously.

"I did not betray them!" Xi Duli argued loudly. "The Earth Mother has been blinded by Spirit Flight Heaven, and my father cannot die in vain! If we don't save him, he will surely become a sacrifice! I am trying to find a way to save them!!"

"..." So this is how you can circumvent the beliefs and ideas of Gods and Buddhas.

"So, where is the last location?" Zhang Rongfang asked again.

"Jade Void Palace!" Xi Duli said in a deep voice.

Jade Void Palace?

Boom! In an instant, an invisible force crashed down on the blood pool.

That power had no effect on other substances, but it was perfectly blocked when it came into contact with the blood in the blood pool.

The two forces eroded each other, producing a hissing sound like a violent chemical reaction.

The blood in the pool surged and billowed, sending up large plumes of white steam.

Zhang Rongfang squinted slightly, looking up at the outside of the pool, as if his gaze could see through the cave ceiling to the sky.

Just as Xi Duli spoke of the final location of the Sentient Spirit Pillar, an additional force actually descended from the sky, attempting to kill Xi Duli.

"One last question. Is there a solution to Yue Dewen's problem?" he asked again, seizing the opportunity.

Xi Duli seemed to realize something at this moment, and her face turned pale.

"I... I don't know what you mean? The National Preceptor is invincible, what problem could he possibly have?"

Seeing that she didn't know, Zhang Rongfang didn't say anything more and waved his hand to disperse.

Immediately, a large amount of blood rushed towards the other party, rapidly flowing into their mouth and nose.

'Jade Void Palace!?' He never expected that the last important location would be in the Jin Yuyan Jade Void Palace where Ancestor Jin Yuyan resided.