Cowardly as a Mouse
After obtaining the <Undying True Corpse Transformation> from Bie Chou, Song Wen never attempted to cultivate it.
First, cultivating the <Undying True Corpse Transformation> requires refining various spirit medicine, among which the rarest is this World-Fallen Lotus.
Secondly, the <Undying True Corpse Transformation> that Song Wen obtained was significantly different from the one he saw Yuan Qing use.
According to Bie Chou's oral account of the <Undying True Corpse Transformation>, once mastered, it can transform one into a giant corpse three zhang tall, possessing immense strength, an impervious body to water and fire, and difficult to be harmed by Law Treasure.
Clearly, after Yuan Qing used the <Undying True Corpse Transformation>, his height, strength, and physical strength after transformation were far from reaching this level.
Although Yuan Qing was powerful at the time, his corpse would be injured by the Yang attribute spiritual fire, and the increase in his strength was quite limited.
Song Wen couldn't tell whether Yuan Qing had made a mistake in his cultivation and failed to unleash the true power of the <Undying True Corpse Transformation>, or whether the Cultivation Method given by Bie Chou was flawed.
These two reasons have made Song Wen hesitate about whether or not to cultivate this Cultivation Method.
But by fortuitous opportunity, he encountered a World-Fallen Lotus. Song Wen couldn't help but feel the urge to try cultivating the <Undying True Corpse Transformation>.
Song Wen's Divine Sense remained firmly fixed on World-Fallen Lotus, and he did not rashly step forward to pluck it.
Instead of progressing, he regressed.
Although his Divine Sense did not detect any Demon Beast deep within the cave.
But as he approached the cave, he vaguely sensed that an aura was locking onto him.
However, Song Wen was unable to find the source of this aura, which made Song Wen feel a sense of crisis.
Treasures are valuable, but nothing is more important than life.
Song Wen retreated to the middle of the passage to ensure that he had enough distance from both World-Fallen Lotus and Yin Camel Tortoise.
After about fifteen minutes, the surging lava from the cave entrance gradually subsided.
Song Wen guessed that the Yin Camel Tortoise) might have already left.
He slowly walked towards the cave entrance.
When they were less than a mile from the cave entrance, Song Wen released a Shadow Gu.
Because Cui Yan and Chu Lingyun were looking for a third-tier Alchemist could raise Gu worms, Song Wen dared not release the Gu Worm.
The Shadow Gu was completely unaffected by the evil power in the magma. It moved through the magma as if it were a fish swimming in water, and its speed was not affected at all.
The Shadow Gu flew to the cave entrance and found that the Yin Camel Tortoise had indeed left.
Song Wen retrieved the Gu Worm and fled the Cave.
As soon as he stepped out of the cave, the aura that had been locked onto Song Wen vanished without a trace.
Song Wen breathed a slight sigh of relief and floated upwards.
"Extreme Yin, is there any Yin Spring Stone you can find?"
Just as Song Wen's head emerged from the lava, he heard Chu Lingyun's voice.
Song Wen, who had originally planned to slip away quietly, was slightly startled upon hearing this.
"Why is Chu Lingyun here? Shouldn't he be searching for the Yin Spring Stone deep within the magma?"
"Could it be that Chu Lingyun and Cui Yan have been on guard against me all along? To prevent me from escaping, Chu Lingyun surfaced from the lava after we separated in order to keep an eye on me?"
Song Wen was filled with a myriad of thoughts.
He was about to take action when he suddenly abandoned the idea.
Chu Lingyun possessed many life-saving items, and Song Wen wasn't entirely confident he could kill him with a single blow.
When Chu Lingyun realizes he is no match for Cui Yan, he will definitely contact Cui Yan. At that point, it will be difficult for Song Wen to escape.
In an instant, Song Wen came up with a way to get Chu Lingyun away.
He immediately reversed his Qi and Blood, causing his Qi and Blood to surge violently throughout his body, making him appear to have suffered severe internal injuries.
Song Wen flew out of the lava and landed on a protruding rock on the cliff face.
He leaned wearily against the rock and swallowed two pills.
"I couldn't find the Yin Spring Stone."
Chu Lingyun looked at Song Wen's weak appearance with a somewhat suspicious expression.
"How did you get so badly injured?"
"Earlier, the Yin Camel Tortoise suddenly dived down, heading right towards where I was. To avoid it, I hurriedly fled into a Cave. For some reason, the Yin Camel Tortoise suddenly attacked me, spewing lava into the Cave. I narrowly escaped with my life, but I was seriously injured in the process."
Song Wen said, half-jokingly.
Chu Lingyun couldn't determine whether Song Wen's words were true or false, and he questioned them.
"The Yin Camel Tortoise is naturally gentle, so why would it attack you?"
"I don't know either, but I suspect it's related to that Cave," Song Wen said.
Chu Lingyun looked puzzled. "Is there anything special about that Cave?"
"At the deepest part of the Cave, there is a cave without lava. Inside the cave grows a pale blue lotus. Although I do not recognize this lotus, I am sure it is no ordinary thing!" Song Wen said.
"A deep blue lotus!"
Chu Lingyun gasped, a glint of greed in his eyes. "What you saw should be a fourth-tier spiritual material World-Fallen Lotus."
After a brief moment of surprise, Chu Lingyun regained her composure.
"Since you know that lotus flower is no ordinary thing, why don't you pick it?"
Song Wen shook his head with a wry smile, "Given my current condition, rushing to pick fourth-grade spiritual materials would be no different from courting death."
Chu Lingyun frowned slightly. "Could it be that Demon Beast is guarding the World-Fallen Lotus?"
Song Wen said, "I don't know either."
"Then why did you say that picking the World-Fallen Lotus would be dangerous?"
"How can a fourth-tier spiritual material be without the protection of Demon Beast!" Song Wen said matter-of-factly.
Chu Lingyun's gaze towards Song Wen instantly turned disdainful.
Cowardly as a mouse!
"Where is the Cave?" Chu Lingyun asked.
"Right where I emerged from the Lava, dive down a hundred feet and you'll see the Cave," Song Wen said.
Immediately, Song Wen countered, "Fellow Daoist Chu, do you intend to pick that lotus flower alone? I advise you not to act impulsively."
Chu Lingyun asked, "Why?"
"There must be a powerful Demon Beast inside the cave," Song Wen said.
"The path to immortality is fraught with thorns. fortuitous opportunity are rare, and when they arise, one must seize them. Only then can one find a glimmer of hope for immortality amidst the uncertainty. Sometimes, risk is unavoidable."
Chu Lingyun's words were powerful and thought-provoking.
Song Wen cupped his hands in greeting, "Fellow Daoist's words are very insightful and every word is precious. I admire them greatly. I wish you a successful campaign and a fruitful return."
Just when Song Wen thought he had successfully deceived Chu Lingyun and had a chance to escape, Chu Lingyun actually took out a Message Jade Slip.
"fortuitous opportunity are worth seizing, but we must act within our capabilities. Right now, Senior Cui is right here; we can simply ask him to pick the World-Fallen Lotus."
Song Wen's expression stiffened slightly.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, are you willing to hand over this treasure so easily?"
After Chu Lingyun sent a message to Cui Yan, he spoke to Song Wen Wendao.
"To do something knowing it is impossible is not the act of a wise person."
Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Song Wen's eyes.
Cowardly as a mouse!
Unable to distract Chu Lingyun, Song Wen's heart sank.
Chu Lingyun's ability to resist World-Fallen Lotus's temptation was something Song Wen hadn't expected.
However, Chu Lingyun had already sent a message to Cui Yan, Cui Yan could return at any time, so Song Wen could only continue to feign compliance with him.