Chapter 1376: Chapter 1372 Departure Chapter 1376: Chapter 1372 Departure “`
“Eh, Cold Jiao Pearls! Haha, Friend Fu Gong really is wealthy and generous, to be able to bring out five such treasures at once,” Turtle Thousand Years said, taking a white round bead in his hand, a glint of greed flashing in his rice-sized green eyes.
The reactions of the others were a mix of shock and delight.
Shen Luo pinched a Cold Jiao Pearl between two fingers and instantly felt a piercing cold pain, as a wave of chill rapidly spread through his body, involuntarily causing him to shiver. A hint of joy flickered in his eyes as he stored the pearl away.
“There are also several bottles of Reviving Elixirs here, crafted by Sea Market Great Master. They can quickly restore mana, ensuring we can move around the Zhurong Basin for seven days, enough ti to gather the Earth Core Fire Lotuses,” Fu Gong said, waving his sleeve and five White Jade Bottles appeared on the table.
Shen Luo and the others each took a bottle, and with a brief check with their Divine Sense, confird that the elixirs inside were indeed top-notch.
“Ahem, Friend Fu has prepared these precious items, and has considered safety quite thoroughly. I am reassured now. However, before we set off, I have one more thing to ask, and that is how we will distribute the Earth Core Fire Lotuses that we collect,” said Turtle Thousand Years, stowing away his Jade Bottle with a glint in his eye.
“Turtle Taoist Friend, rest assured, even if you didn’t ask, I would have explained. This ti in the Zhurong Basin, whatever Earth Core Fire Lotuses you pick will be split evenly between us. Furthermore, I can refine your Fire Lotuses into Fire Lotus Pills for free. This pill is of the immortal grade and is effective even for Taiyi Realm cultivators,” Fu Gong said with a slight smile.
“Fire Lotus Pills!” A flicker of excitent passed through Shen Luo’s eyes. He had seen this elixir in the soul remnant of a Heavenly Soldier in the Dream World, a recipe researched by Taishang Laojun, and its effects were indeed as Fu Gong described.
Moreover, this pill contained pure Fire Qi and also had a very good effect on body refining, perfectly suitable for the Huangting Technique.
Turtle Thousand Years and the others exchanged glances, evidently communicating through secret sound transmission.
“Alright, we’ll do as Friend Fu said,” Turtle Thousand Years eventually nodded.
The Black Bear Demon and Shen Luo also discussed it briefly and raised no objections.
“Good, then let’s set off now to avoid any further delays,” Fu Gong said, his face brightening as he gestured with his hand.
A blue light enveloped everyone present, including the youth who had brought Shen Luo and his group, with runes flickering within the light, rapidly forming an Array.
Suddenly, Shen Luo’s vision was overwheld by blue light, which swirled around rapidly. When his sight returned, he was in an unfamiliar seabed.
“The Dragon Palace has tightened its defenses recently, and following the normal procedures to leave would waste a lot of unnecessary ti, so I brought you all out directly using an Escape Technique. Turtle Taoist Friend, you don’t mind, do you?” Fu Gong looked at Turtle Thousand Years.
“Of course not,” Turtle Thousand Years laughed with a ‘hehe’.
“Then that’s settled. Let’s all board my Bihai Cloud Boat to continue forward. This boat excels at underwater flight and will save us so ti,” Fu Gong said, nodding his head as he summoned a verdant Spirit Boat.
This boat looked as if it were carved from a single piece of jade, covered in Spirit Patterns. On each side of the boat were a pair of cyan wooden wings, several zhang in length, adorned with extrely fine patterns – Yan Patterns.
A flash of interest appeared in Shen Luo’s eyes. He recognized these cyan wooden wings; they were called “Wind Wings,” recorded in the Sky Machine Scroll, an armor that could speed up a flying boat’s velocity. Making them was incredibly difficult, and Fu Gong actually possessed them!
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Everyone settled into the boat, and as Fu Gong tapped his foot lightly on the Jade Boat, the Spirit Boat of the Azure Sea lit up with spiritual light, transforming into a shoot of green light that streaked forward.
Shen Luo watched this scene in secret amazent, acknowledging that underwater escape techniques were no match for those on land due to the trendous resistance—their speed was already remarkable, and he pondered that even at full effort, he wouldn’t exceed it. Yet the Wind Wings on either side of the Spirit Boat hadn’t been activated; once they were, the speed would undoubtedly increase even more.
No one spoke; each found a spot to sit down, so closed their eyes to nurture their spirit, others organized their Magical Treasures, all preparing for the upcoming journey to the Zhurong Basin.
Shen Luo and the Black Bear Demon also sat down at the stern of the boat, quietly exchanging information about the Zhurong Basin via transmitted voice.
Half a day passed quickly, and the Spirit Boat of the Azure Sea arrived at its destination, the Zhurong Basin.
“Is this the Zhurong Basin?” Shen Luo, already having learned much about the Zhurong Basin from the Black Bear Demon, was still taken aback as he looked ahead.
The group was now standing on a mountain peak on the seabed, where the ground in front of the mountain suddenly dipped, forming a vast and imnse basin.
Everything inside the basin—the ground, the mountains, the air—exhibited a blinding crimson hue, as if ablaze, shimring with a startling dark red color.
A wave of hot air rolled in, emitting an intimidating high temperature that evaporated all surrounding seawater, creating a dry space at the seafloor.
Although Shen Luo and the others stood outside the basin, they could still feel the waves of heat coming in waves, as if they were roasting next to a furnace.
“This is the Zhurong Basin. This basin is vast and scorching all year round. It also possesses the bizarre earth-evil fire poison. The deeper you go, the hotter it gets. In the center of the basin, there is a great fire burning. This fire is no ordinary fla; it contains earth-evil fire poison that is ten tis stronger than the periphery of the basin. Even we True Immortals should not take it lightly,” Fu Gong said seriously, glancing at Shen Luo and the Black Bear Demon.
On the way here, Shen Luo had also learned from the Black Bear Demon about this place and was not surprised.
“Aside from the fire poison, the Zhurong Basin has been ho to the raging fire for ten million years, spawning many fla ferocious beasts with great strength. There are many ferocious beasts comparable to True Immortals. Moreover, these fla ferocious beasts are congealed from the Power of Flas, existing between spirits and corporeal bodies. They are extrely difficult to kill, so be extra cautious!” Fu Gong continued to caution.
“Since the Zhurong Basin is fraught with so many troubles, why don’t we travel through the sea area above the basin and descend when we reach our destination? Wouldn’t that be better?” Shen Luo, having heard this, couldn’t help but interject.
As soon as those words ca out, Fu Gong, Turtle Thousand Years, and others familiar with the Eastern Sea all looked over, their faces showing a curious expression, while Dragon Tooth could not help but snicker openly.
“Friend Shen seems to have little understanding of the Zhurong Basin. The Zhurong Basin connects to the undersea lava. The incessant burning has filled the sea above with earthly lung poisonous gas, creating a Poison Sea that is tenfold more potent than the earth-evil fire poison within the basin. That path is even more dangerous,” Fu Gong explained.
“I see,” Shen Luo, unashad to ask when ignorant, nodded and then stayed quiet.
“Friend Fu, instead of talking about these things we all know, why not tell us quickly where exactly the Earth Core Fire Lotus is?” Dragon Tooth said, sarcastically sneering at Shen Luo and then pressing forward impatiently.
“You all have long resided in the Eastern Sea and naturally know the Zhurong Basin well; I, indeed, have been overly talkative,” Fu Gong chuckled, not taking offense and seeming extrely good-natured.
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