After Xiao Chen explained that it took him less than ten years to cultivate from a mortal to the Nascent Soul stage, the Star Profound Ape expressed its loyalty to Xiao Chen without hesitation.
Even without the spirit pet contract, he now has great faith in Xiao Chen, after all, only he knows how difficult cultivation is.
It should be noted that it took him hundreds of years to cultivate from birth to the point where he could rival a Nascent Soul cultivator. Not to mention that he was one of the best among demonic beasts, so his cultivation speed was naturally much faster than that of ordinary cultivators.
Even so, it was still far less than one-tenth of Xiao Chen's.
This dealt a huge blow to Star Profound Ape, who became somewhat depressed.
"Alright, stop being so depressed. Tell me, what exactly happened in ancient times? Why did the spiritual energy become depleted?"
Xiao Chen ignored Xing Xuan Yuan's feelings and asked with a serious expression.
He didn't take in the Star Ape on a whim. Most importantly, Xiao Chen felt that the Star Ape might know what happened in ancient times.
After all, the Star Profound Ape is a demon race member, and its cultivation has reached the peak of the Dao Integration stage. With a lifespan of nearly 20,000 years, it might know something.
However, Xiao Chen ultimately overestimated the Star Profound Ape, who said with a helpless expression.
“Master, even if you beat me to death, I still wouldn’t know, because the Free and Unfettered Cave has been like this ever since I gained sentience.”
"However, I have been searching for the reasons for the anomalies in ancient times over the years, and I have actually found some things."
As Xingxuan Yuan's expression turned serious, the path took a turn for the better.
Xiao Chen did not hesitate and quickly asked.
"What did you find?"
"It's hard to explain, Master, you'd better come with me."
After saying that, Xingxuan Ape headed straight for a certain place in Xiaoyao Cave Heaven, and Xiao Chen followed without hesitation.
After all, the Star Profound Ape had signed a spirit pet contract with him, which meant that its life and death were in his hands. Under these circumstances, Xiao Chen did not think that the Star Profound Ape would do anything to harm him.
Soon, led by the Star Xuan Ape, Xiao Chen arrived at a cave.
"This cave was previously protected by a large formation. I discovered it by accident. After opening the cave, I found some things inside."
After saying that, the Star Ape's enormous body continued to shrink, and soon it transformed into human form.
Once one's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul stage, one can freely change one's appearance, but one's aura is impossible to conceal.
After transforming into human form, the Star Xuan Ape walked straight into the cave.
Xiao Chen quickly followed.
Upon entering the cave, Xiao Chen's gaze was immediately drawn to a mural on the stone wall.
The image on the wall depicted a strangely shaped meteorite hurtling down from the sky, while people on the ground were frantically fleeing, their faces filled with panic.
It was as if they had encountered some great terror.
"So, you suspect that the reason Earth's spiritual energy is depleted is because of this meteorite?"
Xiao Chen looked at the Star Profound Ape, his expression extremely solemn.
But the Star Ape shook its head.
"Yes, but not entirely."
After saying that, Xingxuan Ape looked at another part of the cave, where a golden body was sitting cross-legged.
Upon seeing the golden statue, Xiao Chen's pupils constricted, and he exclaimed in shock.
"That is the golden body of a peak Tribulation Transcending expert!"
As someone who had only briefly experienced the power of the Tribulation Transcending stage, Xiao Chen was extremely familiar with the oppressive aura emanating from the golden body before him. What else could it be but the power of the Tribulation Transcending stage?
“That’s right, this is the golden body of a peak Tribulation Transcending expert. Master, you can come and see what he wrote on the ground.”
After Xingxuan Ape finished speaking, Xiao Chen noticed that there was a passage in front of the golden body of the powerful figure in front of him. Although it was in ancient Chinese, Xiao Chen, who had received the inheritance from his ancestor, was naturally able to translate its meaning.
"Heavens above! Great terror! Blood essence is being stolen! This will appear once every hundred thousand years..."
These few simple words evoke a wealth of thoughts.
"What exactly happened in ancient times that even a powerful being at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage perished, without even leaving behind any specific information?"
Xiao Chen's eyes were full of apprehension.
The Star Ape beside him shook its head, its face full of melancholy.
"According to my investigation, this powerful being perished because his blood and soul were plundered by some terrifying force. Moreover, this happened through the array at the original cave entrance."
Hearing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but sigh.
The future seems increasingly unpredictable, but there's nothing that can be done. After all, he's only a minor Nascent Soul cultivator in the mid-stage. No, after using Dao Ran Tianzun's decree, the remaining power directly boosted Xiao Chen's cultivation to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, just half a step away from entering the Divine Transformation stage.
"In short, the current task is to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage first. By the way, did you stay in the Free and Unfettered Cave Heaven voluntarily, or was it due to some unavoidable reason?"
Xiao Chen seemed to realize something and looked at the Star Profound Ape with a serious expression, asking it a question.
Upon hearing this, Star Xuan Ape couldn't help but give a wry smile.
"Master, did you come from the exit of the cave in the southwest direction? In fact, we only discovered it not long ago, but because we didn't know what the situation was like outside, we didn't go out rashly."
"Is that so? There will be a tough battle to fight then, and I will need your help. Also, I will help you break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage first."
Xiao Chen thought for a moment, then slowly spoke.
Upon hearing this, Xingxuan Ape's eyes lit up. He had been stuck at the peak of the Dao Integration stage for nearly a thousand years, and naturally he desperately wanted to break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage as soon as possible. Now that Xiao Chen said he could help him break through, he was naturally very excited.
As for the tough battles to come, Star Profound Ape had put them out of his mind. He was joking, thinking that once he broke through to the Tribulation Transcending stage, what threat could he possibly pose?
As for helping Xingxuan Ape break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage, it was not a whim of Xiao Chen, but a choice made after careful consideration.
Now that he has signed a spirit pet contract with the Star Mystic Ape, it means that when the Star Mystic Ape cultivates, it will return up to 50% of its spiritual energy to him, and it will be extremely gentle, so there is no need to worry about the risk of exploding and dying.
Especially since the Star Profound Ape is already at the peak of the Dao Integration stage, if he breaks through to the Tribulation Transcending stage, wouldn't that feedback spiritual energy be able to directly enable him to break through to the Nascent Soul stage or even the Void Refining stage?
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen began searching through his storage ring and quickly found a pill that could help the Star Profound Ape break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage.
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