"To fuse multiple kinds of law power, the Chaotic Black Lotus's power is indispensable. And twelve is the number of the celestial cycle. For the Chaotic Black Lotus to reach full maturity, it will probably need to produce twelve blossoms," Fire Spirit Child continued.
"For the Chaotic Black Lotus to keep growing, it needs to absorb more primordial qi. But Magic Treasures containing primordial qi are exceedingly rare. Twelve blossoms... easier said than done." Shen Luo sighed.
"Tch. Just because you don't have any doesn't mean no one else does. The great sects have deep reserves. Isn't this precisely the time to call on them?" Fire Spirit Child clicked his tongue.
The moment he finished speaking, he regretted it. At the thought of yet another sizable batch of high-grade Magic Treasures being destroyed at Shen Luo's hands, his heart ached all over again.
Shen Luo's eyes lit up. He immediately rose, left the Well of Gods and Demons, and headed straight to the Chang'an Government Office to see Yuan Tiangang.
A heavy atmosphere hung over Chang'an City. Strict security measures were in force everywhere, both inside and outside its walls, and not a trace remained of its bustling, vibrant life.
Upon reaching the Chang'an Government Office, Shen Luo found its defenses several times tighter than usual. The official responsible for checking the identities of those coming and going at the main gate had been replaced by a True Immortal Stage cultivator accompanied by two Great Vehicle Stage cultivators.
Although the man recognized Shen Luo, he still followed procedure, verifying Shen Luo's identity before allowing him inside.
Partway there, Shen Luo saw a government clerk hurrying toward him.
"Immortal Master Shen, the State Preceptor and the others are already waiting for you in the Four Seas Hall," the clerk said as