Jiang Chen nodded slightly, satisfaction showing in his eyes.
The strength both disciples had displayed was enough to slay anyone at the same cultivation level. In a true fight to the death, the combat power they could unleash would be even greater!
After all, Ye Hao had only just begun cultivating, and his foundations were somewhat lacking. Even if they were both in the Life Palace Realm, he would be no match for Han Yuyao.
The Ancient Desolate Sacred Body was also known as the imperishable golden body. Its flesh was invincible, impervious to all evil, and capable of suppressing myriad manifestations.
Once Ye Hao fully unearthed the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body's potential in the Wheel Sea Realm and Life Palace Realm, he would not necessarily lose to Han Yuyao in a contest at the same cultivation level.
"Both of you performed reasonably well. I will bestow a treasure upon you that should let you climb another step beyond the hundred-foot pole."
A smile touched Jiang Chen's lips as he gently opened his palm, revealing the Chaos Azure Lotus.
The Chaos Azure Lotus swayed gently, sending out wisps of chaos mist, its Dao resonance naturally formed.
The entire azure lotus was only about a foot tall. Its roots and stem resembled a dragon, its twelve lotus leaves of varying sizes were emerald green and vibrant, and its twenty-four petals were crystalline and translucent. At its heart lay five lotus seeds of different colors, and the entire lotus exuded profound, unfathomable chaos Dao resonance.
Seeing the Chaos Azure Lotus again, Ye Hao's eyes were still filled with astonishment.
It was this very Chaos Azure Lotus that had helped him open his Wheel Sea and directly developed its potential to the utmost. The power it contained far exceeded anything anyone could imagine.
"Such rich Dao power of the chaos origin!"
"Master, just what kind of treasure is this azure lotus?"
Brilliant colors rippled through Han Yuyao's clear eyes. She felt as though her Chaos Sword Physique were swimming in a vast ocean of the Great Dao of Chaos's origin. The Chaos Sword Bones in her forehead and chest grew even more crystalline and dreamlike, and her foundations in the sword Dao were strengthening rapidly.
Jiang Chen gave a brief introduction. "This is the Chaos Azure Lotus, an ancient spiritual root nurtured within endless chaos."
"The Chaos Azure Lotus contains boundless creation, nourishing all things, and can also absorb the power of fortune to grow."
"Once its roots, stem, flowers, leaves, and other parts mature, they will all possess inconceivable great divine abilities."
At this point, Jiang Chen paused before cautioning them, "Do your utmost not to let word of this spread."
"Otherwise, even those supreme beings in the Immortal Realm will be alerted."
"With our current strength, we cannot yet handle a crisis of that magnitude."
Han Yuyao and Ye Hao exchanged a glance, both involuntarily drawing in a sharp breath of cold air.
Even though Ye Hao had heard Jiang Chen mention the name Chaos Spiritual Root before, he had had no real conception of it.
Only now, upon hearing that such a treasure would alert even the supreme beings of the Immortal Realm, did he understand its value.
Such a thing should not exist in the lower realm!
Ye Hao thought of the Heavenly Emperor Prison-Suppressing Scripture his master had bestowed upon him, and a bold conjecture arose in his mind.
Could Master be the reincarnation of the Immortal Realm's Heavenly Emperor?
Master just said we cannot handle the supreme beings of the Immortal Realm yet. Does that mean we can in the future?
At this thought, Ye Hao's heart burned with fervor.
The future really is something to look forward to!
"I guarantee with my life that I will never divulge the slightest information about such a treasure!"
"Master may place a restriction within my True Spirit. If I divulge anything, let my soul and spirit both be destroyed!"
Han Yuyao's expression was solemn, her face grave.
Only then did Ye Hao come back to his senses and hurriedly say, "I also swear that I will never..."
Jiang Chen waved a hand, interrupting Ye Hao with a smile. "There is no need for that."
"I have already concealed the Chaos Azure Lotus's presence. Even those supreme beings in the Immortal Realm cannot sense its existence."
"I was merely giving you a reminder. There is no need to swear on your lives."
Han Yuyao and Ye Hao's gazes returned to the Chaos Azure Lotus, their hearts surging with excitement.
This was a Chaos Spiritual Root, something exceedingly rare even in the Immortal Realm. With it appearing before them just like that, they both felt as though they were dreaming.
"Master, are you really going to bestow this Chaos Azure Lotus upon us?"
Ye Hao's eyes shone.
Jiang Chen raised his hand and rapped him on the head, scolding him with a laugh. "What are you thinking?"
"The two of you could not possibly bear receiving the entire Chaos Azure Lotus!"
"Besides, that little bit of fortune you carry is nowhere near enough to nourish the growth of the entire Chaos Azure Lotus!"
Hearing this, Han Yuyao knitted her delicate brows and asked in some confusion, "Then what do you mean, Master?"
Jiang Chen looked at the Chaos Azure Lotus in his hand and said with a chuckle, "This Chaos Azure Lotus's roots and stem, flowers, leaves, seedpod, seeds, and other parts are all treasures rarely seen in this world."
"Each of you may follow your own heart and choose one or several of them."
"The Chaos Azure Lotus will nourish your essence, Qi, and spirit, while also drawing on your fortune to grow. You will complement one another, benefiting both yourselves and the Chaos Azure Lotus."
Han Yuyao's delicate brows rose slightly as she said in surprise, "Master, you intend to divide this Chaos Azure Lotus? Will it still be able to survive?"
Jiang Chen said casually, "A Chaos Spiritual Root is naturally different from other spiritual roots. Even if it is divided into dozens or hundreds of portions, even if they are separated by myriad worlds, every part can absorb fortune to grow. However, if it is divided too finely, the might contained in each part will also be diminished without limit."
Eager to try, Ye Hao said, "Master, then can I choose all the flowers, leaves, roots, and stem? Just leave a seedpod for Senior Sister!"
"Say that again?"
Han Yuyao swept her sword-sharp gaze toward Ye Hao, her voice cold as frost.
Ye Hao immediately felt as though two invisible Dao swords had been pressed against his neck, bringing a suffocating sense of pressure. He hurriedly gave an awkward laugh. "Don't be angry, Senior Sister! I was joking! Just joking!"
Jiang Chen could not help laughing. "No need to be angry, Yuyao. The Chaos Azure Lotus has sentience. Whatever he chooses, the Chaos Azure Lotus must agree! Each person only has one chance to choose. If you cannot win its recognition, you will never get another chance!"
The Chaos Azure Lotus's roots, stem, flowers, and leaves each had their own destined affinities. Without that affinity, even a child of fortune could not gain its recognition.
Han Yuyao and Ye Hao both grew solemn inwardly. They understood just how precious this Chaos Azure Lotus was!
Even a single part of it was a supreme treasure rarely seen in the Immortal Realm!
If they let such a supreme treasure slip through their fingers, they would probably regret it for the rest of their lives!
Neither dared be careless. Recalling Jiang Chen's words, they quickly calmed their minds and quietly observed the Chaos Azure Lotus.
The Chaos Sword Bones in Han Yuyao's forehead and chest glittered with brilliant rays of sword light. Chaos mist spread around her, streaks of sword light flashing through it from time to time, with the creation of all things faintly present within, as she intertwined her mind with the Chaos Azure Lotus.
Golden light flickered all over Ye Hao's body. The power of his blood surged within him like mighty rivers, the golden divine power in his Wheel Sea roiled, and his Life Palace blazed like the scorching sun. That majestic Heavenly Emperor phantom appeared behind him once more as he merged his mind into the Chaos Azure Lotus.
Both brought out the abilities they kept at the bottom of their chests, seeking to gain the Chaos Azure Lotus's recognition.
A moment later, Han Yuyao's mind stirred slightly, and her consciousness locked onto five medium-sized lotus leaves.
Buzz!
Five lush emerald lotus leaves detached from the Chaos Azure Lotus and drifted toward Han Yuyao, silently sinking into the space between her brows. Pure chaos power nourished her essence, Qi, and spirit, while the five lotus leaves also grew more crystalline and dreamlike.
Almost simultaneously, Ye Hao snapped his eyes open and called out clearly, "Roots and stem!"
Whoosh!
The Chaos Azure Lotus's roots and stem detached on their own, drifting toward Ye Hao and sinking into his Wheel Sea.
The golden divine power within Ye Hao's Wheel Sea surged and roiled, growing more condensed at every moment. Divine radiance of life nourished his limbs and every bone, and his flesh and soul strengthened with every passing instant.
The Chaos Azure Lotus's roots and stem wound like a dragon, yet exuded deep, vast Sha Qi, as though a peerless weapon of slaughter were slowly taking shape.