Drinking Deeply from the Sacred Spring

Looking at the Three Lives Great Marsh ahead, the powerful figures from all races were filled with excitement.

The journey was absolutely thrilling!

Even with Chess Saint Gantian leading the way, three to four thousand people were still lost!

There's no other reason than that there are too many people, while the paths explored by the Chess Saint Gantian are limited!

Some people can't keep up and will be wiped out!

"We've finally arrived at the Three Lives Great Marsh!"

"Thanks to the Chess Saint Gantian, we are all safe and sound. He truly deserves to be called an unparalleled figure in the art of chess."

"We only used three hours in total. If it weren't for the chess master leading the way, I can't even imagine what would have happened!"

Everyone was extremely excited!

Even the Jin Lan Saint Monarch of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Clan nodded in agreement.

Following the Chess Saint Gantian was definitely the right decision.

"The Three Lives Great Marsh contains countless sub-arrays, intricately intertwined and utterly unpredictable. Whether you live or die depends entirely on your fate!"

The Chess Saint Gantian spoke indifferently, and then stepped into the great swamp.

Everyone hurriedly followed.

However, there were too many people, tens of thousands, and many were too far from the Chess Saint Gantian.

"Ah!"

"Help!"

"I don't want to die..."

Screams of agony rang out one after another.

Those who cannot keep up with the Chess Saint Gantian are almost always doomed.

"This place is eerie!"

He had only taken a few steps when the Chess Saint Gantian frowned and pondered silently.

Half an incense stick's time passed before he continued forward.

People were dying all along the way, and all the tribes were terrified, following closely behind Gan Tian.

The more powerful the ancient race, such as the Heavenly Human Clan, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Clan, the Green Scale Clan, and the Golden Sacred Sheep Clan, the closer they were to the Heavenly Realm, and the less damage they suffered.

Many other ordinary ancient clans have seen their powerful figures perish!

"Hmm? What's that aura up ahead... It's quite extraordinary!"

For a moment, the eyes of the several holy rulers walking in front all lit up.

In front of them, there was a pool of water!

The black pool of water was steaming!

"In legend, the Three Lives Great Marsh contains nine wondrous Sacred Spring!"

Tian Haoyuan was somewhat excited at this moment and said:

Is this one of them?

The Jin Lan Saint Monarch also said expectantly:

"It must be! Only those nine Sacred Spring could have such an intoxicating taste, and make people feel so comfortable!"

At the same time, everyone looked at the Chess Saint Gantian.

Only he can break through the protective chess formation of this place.

The Chess Saint Gantian made his move, and in an instant, a chess formation appeared.

"A complex array... this is no simple matter!"

The Chess Saint Gantian's eyes were filled with solemnity as he said, "Everyone, retreat one hundred meters!"

Immediately, everyone hurriedly retreated.

Then, he pointed to the white pieces and began to play!

The opponent's black pieces keep falling automatically.

Boom!

A terrifying aura surged forth, as if two great armies were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Anyone who dares to approach will be killed!

"This is incredible! The Chess Saint Gantian only played one game, but it felt like I was witnessing a massive battle!"

"It is indeed a major battle. If we lose, we will all suffer!"

Everyone looked extremely solemn.

"Break!"

Finally, on the sixty-first move, the chessboard collapsed!

Black lost!

The chess formation vanished instantly!

"Very good!"

The crowd rushed forward excitedly.

"Senior, your skill is truly unparalleled, your chess mastery is unmatched!"

Tian Haoyuan looked at the Chess Saint Gantian with a flattering expression and said, "Please, Chess Saint, use this sacred Sacred Spring first!"

Their Heavenly Human Clan only got to this point because of the Chess Saint Gantian, so naturally all resources should be given to the Chess Saint Gantian first.

The Chess Saint Gantian nodded without saying anything and walked to the edge of the pool.

He scooped up a handful of water and drank it.

However, a strange look suddenly appeared on his face.

"What's wrong, Chess Master?"

Tian Haoyuan asked somewhat nervously, "Is there a problem with the water?"

The Chess Saint Gantian shook his head and said, "The water is fine, very sweet, and has an extraordinary aroma. It is indeed very beneficial to cultivation... but it has a... strange taste."

He even felt a slight sense of nausea.

But this is Sacred Spring!

How could it be disgusting?

It must be my imagination!

Yes, that's it!

Holy water must taste like this!

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed. Even the Great Sage level figures said that the aura was extraordinary and very beneficial... For them, low-level cultivators, it was an even greater blessing!

"You guys drink it; the water here won't do me much good."

The Chess Saint Gantian spoke, gazing deeper into the distance, his eyes burning with intensity.

If he could drink from all nine pools of Sacred Spring, it would be a great fortuitous opportunity for him. Perhaps it could open up a ray of light and give him the chance to become Quasi-Emperor!

Upon hearing this, the holy rulers and sages of all races were overjoyed!

"Brother Jin Lan, let our two clans take it first!"

Tian Haoyuan spoke up!

This Sacred Spring is limited, so naturally the two great imperial clans must drink their fill first before it can be distributed to other clans!

Immediately, people from both tribes stepped forward and began to fetch pots of black water!

"It's delicious, so delicious!"

Tian Haoyuan drank deeply of the holy water, feeling himself being improved!

"As expected of holy water... it even works on a holy ruler!"

Jin Lan and Jin Feng were also excited.

"Such fortuitous opportunity... is extremely rare. If we miss it this time, we may have to wait hundreds of thousands of years!"

Tian Zhi Ming also drank wildly, as if swallowing a whale, shouting, "So satisfying! So satisfying!"

Jin Qintian, standing beside her, smiled slightly, fetched a pot of water, and handed it to Ying Xiaoxiao, saying:

"Xiaoxiao, this water is a priceless treasure; it can help you solidify your foundation!"

Ying Xiaoxiao took the water Jin Qintian handed her, feeling sweet inside. She took a sip, but suddenly her brows furrowed slightly.

How...

Why does it smell a bit like musky fish?

She glanced at the pool of water instinctively... and a bad feeling crept into her heart!

"Drink more, Xiaoxiao, don't stop, or you'll miss out!"

Jin Qintian urged him on, taking several large gulps himself, feeling incredibly intoxicated and exhilarated!

"It is indeed holy water... no problem!"

Ying Xiaoxiao also spoke up silently, because she sensed that the water had extraordinary effects!

She drank several more large gulps, her lips still glistening with moisture, and her tummy slightly bulging!

The pool of water was mostly divided up by the Heavenly Human Clan and the Golden-Winged Great Peng Clan.

Only a small portion remained before it was the turn of the Green Scale Clan, the Golden Sacred Sheep Clan, the Sky Elephant Clan, and others!

"Qingzheng, drink sparingly, don't waste any, make sure every drop is completely refined!"

Yu Hongshao, the ancient sage of the Green Scale Clan, gave instructions to his Holy Son Yu Qingzheng!

"Feifei, don't be greedy and take it back sparingly. It can last for a year!"

The sage of the Sky Elephant Clan also looked at Xiang Feifei, the Saintess of the Sky Elephant Clan, with concern!

As for the ordinary races that follow, they can only breathe air into the empty pool!

"Keep moving forward!"

The Chess Saint Gantian spoke calmly.

They continued on their way.

After a long while, we arrived at the second pool!

The Chess Saint Gantian also stepped forward to break the deadlock, and this time, the battle became even more intense and evenly matched.

It wasn't until the seventy-second round that the deadlock was broken!

"The Sacred Spring here has an even stronger aura than before!"

"It contains an even more powerful Saint Dao charm!"

The crowd became even more excited.

The Chess Saint Gantian stepped forward, scooped up two large gulps of water, and nodded, saying:

"Much better than before!"

However, that strange smell was still very strong!

After he finished drinking, the two imperial clans stepped forward as usual.

Although they had drunk a lot just now, they digested most of it along the way!

At this moment, everyone continued to drink heavily!

"Xiaoxiao, drink some more, it's good stuff!"

Jin Qintian drank with great gusto, then handed some to Ying Xiaoxiao, urging her to have a few more sips!

And at this moment.

"Damn it, this mud is millions of years old, I can't get it clean no matter how much I soak it!"

Wu Dade looked at the big black dog in the seventh Sacred Spring pool with extreme disgust!

They've soaked in six pools already, but as soon as the big black dog jumps in, the once clear Sacred Spring turns completely black!

The big black dog was getting a little anxious at this moment and said:

"Woof, how can you blame this Emperor for this?"

"My pet, come here and give this Emperor a massage!"

It felt that simply taking a bath wasn't enough!

The stubborn grime needs a thorough scrub!

Upon hearing this, Wu Dade's face changed drastically, and he exclaimed in terror, "I don't want to!"

However, as soon as the black dog raised its paw, he was suddenly pushed by a tremendous force to the side of the big black dog!

The big black dog bared its teeth and threatened:

"Either scrub this Emperor fur, or this Emperor 'll make you drink my bathwater!"

"Holy crap... I'll rub it, I'll rub it, okay?!"

Wu Dade immediately chickened out and hurriedly started scrubbing the big black dog.

"Ugh... damn it, this filth... it's disgusting!"

He had barely started when he started scrubbing away layers of grime!

The entire pool of water was even darker than before, and there were even flocculent old mud floating in it!

"Ugh, you damn dog, you're shedding... Ugh, I can't take it anymore!"

Wu Dade groaned in pain, but could only helplessly continue scrubbing himself!

Jiang Li silently turned her head away, unable to bear watching; looking at it too much made her want to vomit!