The Million-Year-Old Mud
And at this moment.
On the other side of the Primal Mountain Range.
Tens of thousands of powerful members of the ancient clans were waiting.
The Chess Saint Gantian is currently deducing the chess game within the Primal Mountain Range.
Beneath his feet, countless chess-themed spiritual patterns appeared, and within a mere half-hour, his chess formation had evolved thousands of times.
"Finally found it."
Suddenly, he looked up, stared ahead, and said:
"Come with me!"
He immediately landed from the air and walked forward first.
The divine chess-like light in the Primal Mountain Range possessed terrifying power. Over the past period, many powerful beings and quasi-saints have come to investigate, and many have been killed. However, at this moment, there was not a sound at all where he landed.
It was as if the chessboard didn't exist.
As if walking on flat ground!
"The Chess Saint Gantian truly lives up to his reputation as an unparalleled master of chess!"
"He's too powerful! If we follow him, we'll definitely be able to enter the Three Lives Great Marsh Swamp!"
"Walk!"
Everyone followed.
The Heavenly Human Clan and the Golden-Winged Great Peng Clan were both at the forefront.
Among the five hundred human geniuses, Ao Wushuang was extremely anxious the whole way.
He kept looking back, and when he realized that those people hadn't come over yet, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The Northern Immortal Realm is strange enough, but people from the Northern Wasteland Wilderness... are even stranger!
He comforted himself, saying:
"It's alright, with the Heavenly Human Clan here, with the Great Sage here, we won't be killed, we won't be..."
The group entered.
Stepping onto the Primal Mountain Range, countless Sacred Spirit Qi rushed towards us, extremely dense.
Within the mountains, one can find many superior-grade spirit medicine, some even approaching the level of sacred herbs.
Some cultivators tried to pick them, but they were blasted to pieces by the chess formation that covered the entire mountain range!
Immediately, everyone became extremely cautious!
"Xiaoxiao, you seem a little unhappy?"
As they walked, Jin Qintian, the quasi-saint son of the Golden-Winged Roc clan, suddenly looked at Ying Xiaoxiao.
Along the way, Ying Xiaoxiao seemed to be looking back from time to time, as if she was looking for something.
"Nothing..."
Ying Xiaoxiao concealed a hint of worry in her heart and said:
"Is this the only road into the mountains?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Zhi Ming, who was standing nearby, immediately smiled and said:
"Of course, this chess formation is incredibly powerful. Even someone like the Chess Saint Gantian needs to carefully deduce it. Others can't even get close to the mountain!"
"Trying to force your way in will only lead to certain death!"
Ying Xiaoxiao was slightly relieved.
The main problem is that the dog and the fat guy from last time... left her with too much psychological trauma!
"Hmm, the Ji family should all be dead by now."
Tian Haoyuan, the Holy Monarch of the Heavenly Human Clan, also sneered and muttered:
"Once our Ancestor Emperor is resurrected, those human Aristocratic Clan that still yearn for the Snow Emperor... will all be annihilated!"
A cold glint flashed in his eyes!
"Everyone, give it your all! In another half hour, once we cross the mountains, we'll see the great marshland surrounded by them!"
"Is this the Three Lives Great Marsh?"
At this moment, Wu Dade and his group had already crossed the mountain barrier.
Amidst the undulating, towering mountains, what appears at a glance is a vast, expansive swamp!
The clouds and mist were magnificent, filled with a mystical atmosphere; just breathing them made one feel as if their pores were opening up.
"Truly a blessed land brimming with fortuitous opportunity for enlightenment..."
Ji Tianpan murmured.
In the entire Immortal Realm, apart from places like the Desolate Heaven Alliance and Small Mountain Village in White Tiger Prefecture, there are probably few places more mysterious than this.
"Everyone be careful, the chess formation in the mountains is just an extension of the chess formation here."
"Within this vast swamp lies a terrifying mother formation, along with tens of thousands of sub-formations. Any misstep will surely bring disaster!"
"However, as long as we can find the mother array and discover its pattern, there shouldn't be any problems."
Jiang Li's eyes shone brightly as he took the lead.
Everyone followed closely behind.
As Jiang Li walked, the Heibai chess pieces under his feet were constantly evolving.
The journey was peaceful.
"Everyone says the Three Lives Great Marsh is dangerous, but it seems pretty ordinary now... I don't feel anything!"
As they went deeper, Wu Dade grew increasingly bored!
Traveling is so boring!
Upon hearing this, Ji Tianpan's expression became complicated.
Others couldn't sense it, but he understood that along the way, there were countless terrifying and deadly formations that threatened to kill him at the Absolute Array.
If Jiang Li hadn't led the way, he felt the Holy Emperor would have died in an instant.
This isn't just an ordinary Three Lives Great Marsh; Jiang Li is simply too extraordinary!
"Hmm? This pool of water ahead is rather interesting."
At this moment, Jiang Li suddenly spoke.
There was a two-meter square pool of water in front of us.
The water vapor in the pool was like mist, exuding a fragrant aroma, carrying Dao Rhyme. Just by getting close, one could feel a warm sensation!
It's like a hot spring!
"This is... the Sacred Spring in the Three Lives Great Marsh Swamp!"
Ji Tianpan was immediately excited and said:
According to records, there are nine Sacred Spring in the Three Lives Great Marsh. It is said that if a cultivator obtains one, he can live nine lifetimes!
"What a great fortuitous opportunity!"
His eyes were filled with fervor.
Ji Changming and the others were also excited.
Wu Dade was also somewhat curious and said:
"Sacred Spring? I wonder what it tastes like... Let's go try it!"
Jiang Li nodded and said:
"This pool of water is protected by a wondrous chess formation; wait!"
He stepped forward and formed a hand seal.
In an instant, divine light flashed, and a chessboard appeared.
You need to break the chessboard to enter the pool!
"This appears to be a fragmented 'interlocking' chess game? It's a pity that only a fraction of it remains."
Jiang Li sighed softly, and with a flick of his hand, a white piece fell onto the Divine Light Chessboard.
On the chessboard, the opponent's black pieces, which no one had moved, were placed on their own!
The game has begun.
Jiang Li with incredible speed, almost without thinking.
The seventh move has been made!
Boom!
In an instant, the divine light vanished!
The chess formation... has been broken.
"Let's go, let's go!"
Wu Dade and the others immediately stepped forward and walked to the edge of the pool.
He took out the kettle and filled it with water.
Ji Tianpan, also excited, said:
"Let's take some back with us. They can benefit the Lineage!"
Ji Changming and the others all drew water from the Sacred Spring.
Ji Tianpan was so excited that he took a bite.
"Good water, good water! The Holy Dao Source Power fills my whole body, making me feel completely comfortable. Just one sip makes me feel... even my physical condition is improving!"
In an instant, his body began to glow, as if he were being nourished by the Sacred Spring!
"Changming, Qingyue, Qing Ke, why aren't you drinking? Try some first! There's so much, you can drink it and then leave some for the clansmen!"
Ji Tianpan looked at Ji Changming and the others, somewhat puzzled.
Because, although Ji Changming and the other two had fetched water, they had all been silently watching Wu Dade and the others!
It's like they're waiting!
Seeing this, Wu Dade was quite pleased and picked up the kettle to take a sip.
However, as soon as it entered his mouth, he immediately spat it out.
He looked at the kettle with a doubtful expression and said:
"This is Sacred Spring?!"
"You can drink this stuff??"
Seeing this, Jiang Li was also somewhat puzzled and asked, "Junior brother, is it not possible?"
As he spoke, he poured himself a pot of water, took a small sip, and immediately frowned, saying:
"It's cloudy and bitter; it's okay for washing clothes or watering plants, but it's definitely not suitable for human consumption!"
Meanwhile, Ji Tianpan, who was standing nearby, was stunned by his two Senior Brother's comments.
He stared at the kettle in his hand, looking utterly bewildered!
Do they drink from the same pool of water as we do?
This is clearly an unparalleled Sacred Spring!
But they said... it can't be given to people to drink?
Wu Dade turned his head and shoved the water to the big black dog's mouth, saying, "You stupid dog, do you want to try some?"
"Woof, you human! Do you want to die?"
The big black dog raised its paw and knocked over the water bottle!
Extremely arrogant!
Even dogs won't drink it??
At that moment, Ji Tianpan felt like he wanted to vomit blood!
Even dogs wouldn't drink this, yet he treated it like a treasure and even took several big gulps.
That hurt my pride!
He suddenly understood why Ji Qingke and the others were unwilling to drink.
This is completely due to low self-esteem; they don't want to be humiliated to their face!
"But the spring water is warm; a bath would probably be nice."
At that moment, the big black dog suddenly spoke!
Upon hearing this, Wu Dade and Jiang Li's eyes lit up.
"That's definitely possible... I've never been to a hot spring before!"
Jiang Li also spoke up!
"Not bad, you damn dog, great idea!"
Immediately, they both started taking off their clothes!
"Ah!"
Ji Qingke quickly turned around, not daring to look.
Then, Wu Dade and Jiang Li both entered the pool.
"Ah, that feels good!"
Wu Dade looked thoroughly enjoying himself.
"Hmm... it's really good."
Jiang Li also expressed his approval.
The steaming hot spring is very comfortable to soak in.
Beside them, the big black dog suddenly jumped into the water as well.
"What the hell are you doing in here, you damn dog?!"
Wu Dade was immediately startled and said:
"Are you a dog? What are you doing taking a bath?"
"Woof, shut up, human! this Emperor hasn't taken a bath in millions of years... I really miss those sacred pools in the Yang Realm..."
The big black dog sighed, its eyes closed in blissful enjoyment.
Upon hearing that he hadn't taken a bath in millions of years, Jiang Li and Wu Dade's eyes widened in astonishment!
They fled from the pool as if their lives depended on it, and hurriedly put on their clothes.
The once clear water in the pool turned black at a visible speed!
"Damn it... how much grime has accumulated on this damn dog?!"
Wu Dade murmured to himself.
"Millions of years... Oh no, I feel like I smell a bit... Junior brother, quick, let's go find another pool of water to wash up, otherwise I think I'll get a skin disease!"
Jiang Li was starting to panic!
The big black dog, seeing that the water in the pool had turned black, also jumped out of the pool, cursing and saying:
"Terrible, absolutely terrible!"
As for Ji Tianpan and the others, they were on the verge of a mental breakdown at the sight of this scene!
Is this really necessary?!
The sacred water that the Ji family treasures is something even dogs refuse to drink, let alone use as bathwater for them? And now, even the dogs are turning their noses up at it?
Ji Tianpan felt a tickle in his throat, and he felt nauseous, wanting to vomit violently!
The group continued walking forward.
Before long, they encountered a second pool of water!
The aura of holiness is even stronger now!
It is also protected by a chess formation.
Jiang Li made thirteen moves before the game was finally broken.
"Um... gentlemen, could we get some water to store first?"
Ji Tianpan gritted his teeth and spoke!
He felt that his self-esteem as a sage ruler was about to collapse.
However, for the sake of the Lineage...
Hold on, hold on!
"Take as much as you want. Do you have enough containers? If you bring too few, you won't have enough for even one soaking."
Wu Dade is very generous!
Ji Tianpan stumbled. He really wanted to say, "I'm meant for cultivation, not for taking baths!"
He endured humiliation and hardship to collect many Sacred Spring.
Then, Jiang Li and Wu Dade took action.
"You damn dog, give us a minute before you come in!"
Jiang Li and Wu Dade quickly scrubbed themselves clean and then put on their clothes before the big black dog came in.
Then the big black dog plopped down and began to bathe!
However, the pool of holy water instantly turned black!
"Millions of years old mud... it probably won't be cleaned without soaking it in three to five pools!"
Wu Dade looked disgusted!
"Big Black... is indeed a bit too dirty!"
Jiang Li also had a complicated expression on her face.
Meanwhile, the members of the Ji family next to them closed their eyes, tears welling up in their eyes!
"Close your eyes and tell yourself, this is an illusion!"
Ji Tianpan struggled to mentally prepare himself.
But the thought that the water we humans use for drinking... is being used by dogs for a bath made me crumble again!
And at this moment.
Tens of thousands of the Ancient Saint Clan warriors finally crossed the mountain range and arrived at the Three Lives Great Marsh!