Collecting the treasures and departing
Having made his decision, the Ancient Abyss Ao did not hesitate any longer.
He activated the Soul Imprint in his sea of consciousness, and closed his eyes slightly.
Immediately afterwards, a dark blue light shone from between his brows, and a soul imprint shaped like a small turtle shot out from between his brows and hovered in front of Luo Lingshuang.
This is not an ordinary Divine Sense Mark, but a core soul contract connected to its natal divine soul.
Once it falls into Luo Lingshuang's hands, its life and death are no longer entirely in its own control.
But there's no other way; if we don't hand it over, it will die today.
After carefully sensing and confirming that everything was correct, Xuanjing looked at Luo Lingshuang and said:
"The soul imprint is correct, Sister Shuang. Condense a drop of Essence Blood."
"Simply place it into the soul imprint, and then follow my instructions to circulate the Method Formula."
"Good."
Without hesitation, Luo Lingshuang extracted a drop of crimson Essence Blood from her body and let it fly out from her fingertip.
The next moment, the Essence Blood and the soul imprint touched.
Then Luo Lingshuang followed the Method Formula used to inject the Xuanjing into her sea of consciousness.
After the contract was completed, the soul imprint transformed into a gentle stream of light, which, under the protection of the Xuanjing, slowly entered Luo Lingshuang's sea of consciousness.
A strange connection was then established.
At this moment, she could clearly feel the presence of the Ancient Abyss Ao, and also sense its awe and trepidation.
"It's done," Xuanjing said with a smile.
"Haha, well done."
Zhang Xuanchen's tense expression completely relaxed, and he burst into laughter.
He dissipated the Three Lives Borrowing Strength Great Technique, and his surging momentum quickly subsided, a noticeable weakness washing over him from his limbs and bones.
Luo Lingshuang immediately supported him, "Brother Chen!"
He hurriedly took out a top-grade Fourth-tier Peak Grade healing spirit medicine from his Storage Ring.
"Brother Chen, quickly refine this spirit medicine herb."
Zhang Xuanchen didn't stand on ceremony and swallowed the spirit medicine in a few gulps.
The Cultivation Method operates automatically to refine the essence.
"Haha, Shuang'er, don't worry, I'm fine."
Just then, a clear, melodious hum suddenly came from the Pond Heart.
Between Little Peach and Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus, the originally intertwined blue and green rays of light finally merged into a complete spiritual ring.
One end of the spirit ring was imprinted into the heart of the peach tree root, and the other end disappeared into the depths of the lotus platform.
The azure essence flowed into the peach tree along the spiritual ring, and a few new leaves on the branches slowly unfurled, with faint water patterns appearing between the veins of the leaves. Terrifying Innate Water Spiritual Power surged into the peach tree.
Some of the peach branches on the tree turned pale blue, and the Water Attribute Innate Dao Patterns manifested.
It also produced three pale blue flower buds.
Little Peach slowly opened her eyes, her face a little pale, and took a deep breath, saying:
"Brother Chen, I did it! It's willing to come with us!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus shrank from its original size of tens of feet to the size of a palm.
It flew into Little Peach's palm.
Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen's face was full of smiles.
"Haha, the journey to the Sunken Tide Ancient Continent has been a complete success!"
After acquiring the Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus, Little Peach's cultivation level greatly increased, and she condensed the Innate Source Water Peach. Furthermore, the Ancient Abyss Ao became a new member.
Three happy events at the door.
Our strength has greatly increased.
Not bad, not bad!
After laughing, Zhang Xuanchen's expression turned serious, and he said:
"My previous battle with the Ancient Abyss Ao caused quite a stir. The people from the three Spirit Transformation forces of the Sunken Tide Ancient Continent should have already noticed and are probably heading here now."
As he spoke, he gazed at the churning Black Mist outside the core.
"Now that the treasure has been acquired, there's no need to argue with them further."
Turning his head to look at the Ancient Abyss Ao lying by the pool, he continued:
"Abyss Ao, is there anything you haven't finished with?"
If not, we will collect all the surrounding spirit medicine, leave the Sunken Tide Ancient Continent, and head to the Central Land Immortal Continent.
Upon hearing this, the Ancient Abyss Ao shook its head.
He replied:
"Reporting to the Second Master, I have no unfinished business."
You can leave at any time.
It has been cultivating here in seclusion for many years, seeking nothing more than to improve its cultivation with the help of the Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus.
Now that Dao Lotus has been taken away, and I have the opportunity to follow the Immortal Tree again, there's nothing left to miss about this pond that I've guarded for countless years.
As for the two subordinates, they hadn't communicated much to begin with, and now they had no idea where they were.
Never mind.
As soon as he finished speaking, a layer of ethereal blue light rose from his body.
Immediately afterwards, the enormous body rapidly shrank in the shimmering water, and after the light dissipated,
A man dressed in a dark blue robe appeared before them.
He was about thirty years old, standing at least 2.2 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a stern face.
His brow bone was slightly high, and his dark blue vertical pupils still retained a hint of the ferocity unique to beasts.
He bowed to Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang, but his movements seemed somewhat restrained.
Upon hearing the address "Second Master," Zhang Xuanchen's lips twitched slightly, then he waved his hand and said, "There's no need for that."
Now that you've chosen to join us, you're one of us.
Abyss Ao raised his head, seemingly somewhat surprised.
Zhang Xuanchen did not shy away from the matter of the soul contract, stating it directly:
"I am leaving you with the soul imprint shackles because you are too powerful and we do not yet know each other well. I cannot risk the safety of those around me."
But these shackles won't stay with you forever. If you act reliably and sincerely in the future, they will be removed.
As for how to address someone...
He paused, then said:
"Stop calling me 'Second Master,' just call me 'Boss' or 'Brother Chen.'"
Upon hearing this, Abyss Ao's vertical pupils trembled slightly.
The moment it offered its soul imprint, it was prepared to be driven by others from then on, and even secretly warned itself that as long as it could cultivate, suffering some humiliation was nothing.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xuanchen would bring up the matter of breaking the soul contract.
Of course, it won't completely believe something based on just one sentence.
But at least... this leader didn't treat it like a beast that could be humiliated and beaten at will.
Luo Lingshuang, who was standing to the side, also smiled.
"Me too.
From now on, just call me Sister Shuang, like Little Peach does. You don't need to keep referring to me as "Master."
"As for you... from now on we'll call you Abyss Ao, okay?"
"Me too, me too!" Before Abyss Ao could speak, Little Peach's voice rang out.
Standing less than 1.6 meters tall, she walked up to Abyss Ao and looked up at his tall figure.
He stood on tiptoe, patted the man's shoulder, and said in a serious tone:
From now on, you'll call me Little Peach Sister!
The Myriad Manifestations Returning Origin Peach Tree, is not the same as the one your ancestors saw.
The Myriad Manifestations Returning Origin Peach Tree origin of all things.
The first dies so that the second can be born, so I have no memory of your ancestors.
However, it's the same for me to meet you. When your bloodline advances to the Black Tortoise, your descendants will regard you as their ancestor, honor you, and be proud of you.
Upon hearing this, Abyss Ao immediately lowered his head.
"Thank you, Little Peach Sister!"
Seeing his seriousness, Little Peach felt a little embarrassed and waved her hand, saying:
Don't worry, since we're family, we won't treat you unfairly.
In your spare time, you can cultivate near the Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus, or you can comprehend the Great Dao of Life beneath my physical body.
Although the spiritual Spiritual Qi within the ring is insufficient, the Ten Thousand Waters Dao Source Lotus is enough for your cultivation.
Abyss Ao's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he immediately said:
"Yes, Little Peach Sister."
"That's good."
Little Peach nodded with a smile.
Seeing the smiles on the faces of the three people in front of him, Abyss Ao's unease gradually dissipated.
At the same time, a sense of anticipation for the future quietly grew in my heart.
Perhaps, this is an incredible fortuitous opportunity for me.