System, You Started This Yourself
A ball of azure light floated in the water like a jellyfish.
Even with the Water-Averting Treasure Pearl blocking the way, one could clearly sense the extraordinary power contained within this ball of light.
Its size is not very large, about half the size of a human.
Its aura wasn't particularly violent, but it was definitely not to be underestimated.
Is this the Origin of Water?
Lu Changzhi's expression shifted slightly.
It looks quite unique.
At its very center, you can see a fist-sized, deeper blue object.
"That must be the core of the Origin of Water."
Lu Changzhi pondered for a moment.
Only in the Origin of Water can the core be formed.
The current situation seems to suggest that the core has been given away as its origin.
"System, package?"
Lu Changzhi mentally called out to himself.
Refining these Origin of Water will take a considerable amount of time.
Judging from the commotion here, more and more people will be arriving.
Refining it here is by no means a wise move.
Lu Changzhi's voice fell.
A moment later, the system responded:
"Yes, Master."
The next moment, water surged in front of Lu Changzhi, and a power arose out of thin air, isolating the surrounding water.
Under Lu Changzhi's watchful gaze, the power converged, eventually forming a...
Forehead.
Large plastic bag?
Brush.
The surging water, surrounded by powerful currents, isolated this Origin of Water.
Then, the power that carried the Origin of Water disappeared.
"Received successfully."
The azure light disappeared, and the system voice sounded.
"Knock off."
Lu Changzhi clapped his hands in satisfaction.
Mission accomplished.
It's time to go.
Just as he was about to turn around, Lu Changzhi paused slightly.
"It seems the light hasn't completely disappeared?"
Although the most radiant Origin of Water has disappeared, the surrounding area has not turned completely black.
Besides the light emanating from the Water-Averting Treasure Pearl in his hand, there was another source of light.
The light source wasn't very strong, but you could still vaguely see that it was a crack.
"This, layer upon layer?"
Lu Changzhi said softly.
After thinking for a moment, he raised his hand and glanced at it.
With his left hand, he held several attacks left by Ancestor Jiang; with his right hand, he held a bracelet to defend against the void rift.
Although this new rift was not included in the system's information on opportunities, I was still prepared for it.
Go check it out!
Outside the rift valley.
Have you noticed any changes?
In the water, someone spoke up, asking the person next to them.
"Yes, I've become stronger, you should have noticed that too."
"Strong my foot! I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about the water down here."
"What, what could have changed? Has it gotten warmer?"
"You really don't know anything important. What's going on in your head, which is like a rattle-drum? Didn't you notice that the growth of water elemental energy here has suddenly stopped?"
Not only the two of them, but many people present at this moment also sensed it.
Especially those in deep water.
A glint of light flashed in Jing Yun's eyes:
"Amitabha Buddha, it seems the treasure of this place has already been obtained."
The next moment, his lips moved slightly, and coded messages were transmitted, expressing his longing for the other monks:
"Keep an eye on your surroundings; don't let this person slip away quietly."
In the void.
Judging from the fluctuations in the aura just now, the Origin of Water in this place has likely been taken away.
"Was this done by the Ancestor Zhencang in the lower reaches of the river?"
No, it's someone else.
"Someone is even more powerful than the Ancestor Zhencang? Other forces have sent Saint?"
"It's still uncertain. We haven't received any relevant information. The Ancestor Zhencang is still observing. We should pay close attention and be careful that the other party doesn't leave easily."
At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out:
"Could it be one of ours?"
The one speaking was Gu Qingyang.
At this moment, he was even more energetic than before. After consuming the Dust-Cleansing Sacred Fruit, he had successfully taken that step and had become Transcendent.
The moment the voice rang out, the discussion quieted down slightly.
Gu Qingyang then said:
"Ancestor Yi has returned. Now that a treasure like the Origin of Water has appeared in the world, the Ancestor will likely take action personally."
"That's certainly possible," a voice said.
"How about we confirm this?"
Gu Qingyang spoke helplessly:
"Ancestor Yi comes and goes without a trace. Last time he returned, he didn't leave any way to contact him."
"It's alright," a voice rang out from the side.
"Remind the Ancestor Zhencang to avoid accidentally harming our own people."
"The Buddhist Order, the Star Moon Holy Land, and the people of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty will surely sense this and take action. If it really Ancestor Yi, there is no need to worry about him."
Lu Changzhi, the person involved, was unaware that the collection of the Origin of Water would cause such a commotion.
As the Origin of Water's spiritual power, the very existence of the Source of Water will influence the surrounding area.
After being collected and leaving this place, the surrounding water elemental energy will not suddenly disappear.
However, the concentration of water elemental energy will not increase further until it spreads outwards, affecting a wider area of the world, or is completely absorbed.
Lu Changzhi paid no attention to these things.
At this point, he had already entered the crack.
Looking at the scene before him, Lu Changzhi had only one feeling.
This trip was truly for the benefit of my family!
The source of the light is not the Origin of Water.
However, it is something closely related to the Origin of Water — the Source Water Spirit Crystal.
When Gu Chen completed the sign-in task, the system gave him five yuan.
Right now, the sheer number of people around us is beyond description.
Densely packed!
He had tried cultivating with the Source Water Spirit Crystal; it was very durable.
One such seed is enough to greatly improve the abilities of an ordinary practitioner.
Furthermore, this thing can also be used for setting up formations, forging weapons, and making talismans.
Of course, these latter uses are somewhat too extravagant for something like Source Water Spirit Crystal; even holy lands would almost never consume them in this way.
And right now...
"It seems that the Origin of Water has existed here for many years."
Lu Changzhi pondered for a moment.
Before the Origin of Water appeared in the world, this should have been its place of existence.
Over the long years, these Source Water Spirit Crystal gradually formed.
They have come together to form the patches we see today.
Lu Changzhi glanced around and made a rough estimate.
The number of Source Water Spirit Crystal should not be several thousand.
It's close to ten thousand or more.
"System, you..."
Lu Changzhi looked moved, preparing to praise his painstaking efforts.
No wonder he didn't just give it to himself.
If they give it to you directly, you'll probably only get a small portion of the core.
Now, after this trip, we have the core, the origin, and the Source Water Spirit Crystal born from the origin's lair.
Wiped out in one fell swoop!
However, before he could finish speaking, the system voice rang out:
"What a blunder! I should have brought my subordinates with me."
As soon as the voice faded, Lu Changzhi heard a series of system notifications:
"Source Water Spirit Crystal: +1."
+1.
+1.
Lu Changzhi was taken aback, remained silent for a moment, and then said:
"System, you initiated this yourself this time."
Brush.
A flash of light, and a pop-up window appeared:
"(╥╯^╰╥)"
Lu Changzhi laughed heartily and said:
"I'll help you."
As he spoke, a flash of light appeared, and the Observing Chair was brought out. He lay back on it, and the experience of being submerged in deep water was quite unique.
The system remained silent for a full five breaths before speaking:
"Thank you, Master, for watching over these Source Water Spirit Crystal to prevent them from growing legs and running away."
Before long, thanks to the efforts of one person, the place had been completely cleared away.
I received 16,524.5 yuan.
"I've had a great time; it's time to head back."
Lu Changzhi put away the Observing Chair and set off to return.