Chapter 417 The Cave Dwelling Closes
Wu Dongxiao immediately noticed that there were five types of fire-attribute resources suitable for his level. Some could assist him in cultivating secret techniques, some could grant him a new secret technique, and some could allow him to unleash double his strength for a short period of time without any side effects...
I want them all!
Then, Wu Dongxiao heard the excited chirping of the Crimson Fire Phoenix and looked down at the resources below.
There are also five types.
Three of them are rare bird blood essences with fire attributes. They may not be of much use to the Crimson Fire Phoenix's own evolution, but they can nourish its bloodline or enhance its fire abilities.
In addition, there is a ball of beast fire. Although its level is not high, there is no doubt that as long as the Crimson Fire Phoenix swallows and refines it, it can still greatly increase its flame power.
However, what excited the Crimson Fire Phoenix so much was not one of the above four types, but a Level 5 Beast Heart Pill.
The Beast Heart Pill can attract rare beasts and birds from all over the world, but its own use is not very significant. It mainly provides assistance in many aspects, but the effect of each assistance is very weak.
The Crimson Fire Phoenix stared intently at the image of the pill, practically itching to pounce on it.
Wu Dongxiao followed the gaze of the Crimson Fire Phoenix, clenched his fist expressionlessly, and smacked it on the head.
"Fire Jade, stop being greedy, pick one that will be useful to you."
The Crimson Fire Phoenix cried out incessantly, clearly wanting a bite of food. However, judging from Wu Dongxiao's skillful actions in stopping it, this was a routine that the man and the phoenix often followed.
In the end, even Chi Huoluan couldn't resist Wu Dongxiao's insistence and reluctantly lowered her head.
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On the screen that day, each resource had a price tag, which was a "points-based" system.
As Wu Dongxiao and Chi Huoluan were playfully fighting, a dignified voice began to urge them on.
"Please make your selections with the rare beast within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."
"After each level's points are redeemed for rewards, they can continue to accumulate if they are not exhausted."
"After a cup of tea, proceed to the next level of the tower."
Wu Dongxiao and Chi Huoluan immediately snapped out of their daze and looked up at the sky together.
Only then did they realize that their information was recorded in the lower left corner of the canopy—both the upper and lower layers.
[Human Race - Wu Dongxiao: Total points: 136,547, rewards not yet redeemed.]
【Crimson Phoenix - Fire Jade: Total points are...】
The points are the same as the Crimson Fire Pearls obtained by one person and one phoenix.
At the same time, the redemption price is also marked below each reward.
Among the resources suitable for Wu Dongxiao on the upper sky, the new secret technique is the most expensive, worth 50,000 points.
Each of the other resources has no fewer than 10,000 points.
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Wu Dongxiao stroked his chin.
From this perspective, his accumulated points can be redeemed for all rewards, including the Fire Jade.
The Crimson Fire Phoenix seemed to realize what was happening and became excited again, crying out once more, as if it wanted to exchange for the Beast Heart Pill as well.
However, he was rejected by Wu Dongxiao again.
"No, that won't do, that thing is useless."
"Save and record more, maybe it will be something both delicious and useful later?"
The Crimson Phoenix lowered its head dejectedly once again.
Wu Dongxiao was indeed careful in his selection.
Of the five rewards that belonged to him, he redeemed three, and also redeemed all of them for the Crimson Fire Phoenix except for the Beast Heart Pill.
The points they each spent did not exceed 100,000.
After the exchange between the person and the phoenix was completed, the sky suddenly disappeared.
The next instant, it was as if a huge crack had split open in the air, seeping out an incredibly dense aura of fire.
Wu Dongxiao's previously somewhat lazy expression suddenly changed.
He gently patted the Crimson Fire Phoenix's head and said, "Let's go up."
The Crimson Fire Phoenix also put aside its other thoughts, let out a sharp cry, flapped its wings, and soared into the air!
In the blink of an eye, the human and the phoenix disappeared completely into the crevice.
When Wu Dongxiao reappeared in an unfamiliar space, he discovered that it was still closely related to the volcano.
The moment he and the Crimson Fire Phoenix "swapped worlds," they realized that they were immersed in the depths of magma, surrounded by scorching heat from all directions. However, perhaps because of their special location, the magma here was obviously not as hot as in other places. Even fire-attribute cultivators found it unbearable to be immersed in it.
This is the interior space of a volcano.
In the previous trial, the human and the phoenix could only dodge the pillars of fire high in the sky, but now they could only stay in this terrifyingly hot place, feeling the magma pouring down from all directions.
Wu Dongxiao quickly activated his secret technique, and his expression immediately relaxed, as if he could completely resist the heat.
A faint layer of firelight appeared on the Crimson Fire Phoenix's body, forcefully and domineeringly driving away all other heat that approached.
But since this is a tower-climbing challenge, it's not something you can get past just by enduring the heat.
Before long, a terrifying worm appeared in the magma. It even had some human-like features, but if it opened its mouth slightly, you could see several rows of densely packed teeth.
It was extremely ferocious and extremely creepy.
These insects are incredibly fast and fearless of fire, frantically darting through the lava.
Each time the insect is launched, a small but deep hole appears where it lands. It is conceivable that if this hole were to land on a human cultivator, even if the cultivator regularly trains their body, it would inevitably leave a serious injury.
Therefore, this time we not only need to avoid these insects, but also kill them as soon as possible. Otherwise, if there are too many of these insects, they will appear in an extremely dense manner, posing a greater threat to cultivators.
When the insects sensed the presence of living beings—namely Wu Dongxiao and the Crimson Fire Phoenix—they swarmed over in a frenzy!
Wu Dongxiao instantly raised the Black Dragon Halberd and swept away the insects.
The Crimson Fire Phoenix also decisively spewed out a burst of extremely hot flames, impacting the insects.
With Wu Dongxiao's strength, the Black Dragon Halberd could easily slaughter a large number of insects, but the Crimson Fire Phoenix quickly discovered that the insects had a very high heat resistance. When it used its usual flames to attack them, it caused very little damage.
Therefore, the feathers all over the Crimson Fire Phoenix suddenly became incredibly sharp, like layers of thin blades.
As countless insects swarmed towards it, the Crimson Fire Phoenix let out a clear cry, and several layers of feathers detached from its body, instantly transforming into a rain of countless blades that continuously reaped the lives of those insects.
The rain of blades didn't fall randomly; some slashed sharply, some spun like wheels, and others whistled past, tracing countless strange paths...
This rain of razor blades... is truly devastating.
Wu Dongxiao saw this scene and subconsciously looked at the Crimson Fire Phoenix next to him... "Is it bald yet?"
However, it is completely invisible.
Because the Crimson Fire Phoenix was covered in a layer of bright, flowing fire, who knows if the body wrapped in flames was furry or bald?
However, although these feather-based attacks seem insufficient to deal with many enemies, they are extremely effective against the overwhelming swarm of insects.
Under these circumstances, Wu Dongxiao and Chi Huoluan wiped out countless insects.
Both the man and the phoenix vaguely understood that these insects might also represent points.
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As expected, Wu Dongxiao and Chi Huoluan endured the scorching heat in the volcanic lava for a full day and night, slaughtering insects, resulting in an enormous consumption of their profound energy and physical strength.
Finally, their scores were also very high.
Neither the person nor the phoenix noticed it before, but when everything stopped and the lava cleared, they saw that the surroundings were filled with countless red light spots!
It turns out that a spot of light appears after each insect dies.
Now, the points of light surround the person and the phoenix, as if they have been covered with a thick layer of fiery mist, which is truly beautiful.
It was that same majestic voice, and the same curtain of sky was drawn back.
This time, Wu Dongxiao and Chi Huoluan both scored hundreds of thousands of points.
However, there are more than ten different resources appearing on the sky.
Moreover, each one is very expensive, costing at least tens of thousands.
At the same time, each resource provides significant assistance to this person and the phoenix.
Wu Dongxiao didn't hesitate; he bought everything he could find that caught his eye!
With Wu Dongxiao's assistance, the Crimson Fire Phoenix selected a sufficient amount of resources suitable for it.
After everything was completed, a crack appeared high in the sky, allowing the man and the phoenix to escape.
To undertake a new tower level test.
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In another space, Xuan Bing is also undergoing a test.
It was probably because his own attributes were incompatible with those of the Wildfire Emperor that the trials he underwent were not of the fire attribute.
Xuan Bing's main task is to fight against ancient mud puppets of various attributes, and these mud puppets can constantly regenerate unless they are completely destroyed!
This will inevitably require a tremendous amount of effort.
Xuan Bing initially found it very difficult to deal with these mud golems, but fortunately, he was strong and had long been used to dealing with enemies one after another. So even if one of the mud golems broke off each time, a new one would immediately condense again—and sometimes there was more than one. In the end, Xuan Bing was still able to fight them for a long time.
When the mud puppets stop appearing, Xuanbing will also see the sky and the points he has earned.
Each clay puppet represents a different number of points, which are automatically recorded on the celestial screen.
Xuan Bing didn't know the specific "value" of the clay puppets, but these resources could be exchanged at will, which was enough for him.
This is considered "getting something for nothing".
At this moment, Xuan Bing discovered that a reward for "comprehension of the time" had appeared in a corner of the sky.
Worth tens of thousands of points per hour, it is very expensive and at first glance seems far less cost-effective than other resources.
However, after thinking it over, Xuan Bing quickly understood.
What one can comprehend at this opportune moment should be some kind of ancient inheritance.
Therefore, in Xuan Bing's view, this was something that had to be exchanged.
Of all the rewards, unless they were particularly suitable for Xuanbing, or had a very high cost-performance ratio and could be sold for a very good price, Xuanbing used the remaining points to exchange for meditation time.
After nearly exhausting all his points, Xuan Bing also entered the next level.
The ground beneath his feet rose directly into the air, sending him to a higher level of the tower, where he faced even more mud golems.
These clay puppets were no longer just humanoid, but came in various forms and with various attack methods.
Naturally, dealing with it is even more difficult.
But it doesn't matter.
For Xuan Bing, it was still just a matter of testing his patience.
As for his combat ability... he was absolutely confident in himself.
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The two brothers, along with a Crimson Fire Phoenix, were thus immersed in the countless trials of the tower's levels.
They need to seize every opportunity to consume pills to replenish their Xuan energy, so as not to lack Xuan energy in the next level of trials.
Fortunately, after successfully clearing anywhere from three to five levels, there is always a recovery period in the tower.
Those who attempt to conquer the tower need to use this time to quickly adjust their physical and mental state and recover.
After that, you can continue your tower-climbing adventure.
They kept trying to conquer the tower.
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Outside the secret cave.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's lives remained unchanged.
They will still receive patients during this period.
Many patients who were being treated earlier have not fully recovered for various reasons. They are slowly recuperating or waiting for Zhong Cai to be able to leave... Their conditions are checked on every now and then, and they are all very stable.
As time went on, Zhong Cai also began to take on orders to refine level seven pills.
The pills listed on these lists are all ones that Zhong Cai can refine. However, some cultivators who urgently need special pills eventually come to him, paying high prices to ask Zhong Cai to research them.
If a prescription caught Zhong Cai's interest, she accepted it one by one.
Then, Zhong Cai also completed everything smoothly.
From then on, his fame grew, and more and more cultivators came to him.
The other alchemists from the Lingxian Sect who stayed here for a long time also made rapid progress. They gradually discovered that as long as they were willing to learn and did not disturb Junior Brother/Senior Brother Zhong from treating patients or researching alchemy, he would not hide anything from them, but would let them observe. He would even explain things in more detail because of their observation.
In particular, the sixth-level alchemists gained more insights and made greater progress in their alchemy skills.
Some cultivators who are not at a high level, unable to seek help from Zhong Cai, will seek help from other alchemists.
Many alchemists, once they accept a task, will concentrate on studying the problem, and most of them can solve it... If they really can't solve it, they will go and ask Zhong Cai if he is available.
Then the problem was solved.
The alchemists will also make greater progress.
Before we knew it, several years had passed.
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In the past few days, Nirvana Realm experts from the Temple of War Gods have come to speak with the team leader.
Wu Shaogan naturally went to obey orders, and learned from the palace master that a faint thought was emanating from the cave, informing them that the cave was about to close.
The temple master left immediately after giving the notification.
Accordingly, although the exact number of days is uncertain, there is no doubt that preparations need to begin.
Therefore, this was bad news for the other flying artifacts clustered around it.
Because news spread from the warships of the Temple of War that all alchemists, except for those currently treating patients, would no longer accept orders.
They had to wait wholeheartedly for the disciples inside the cave to come out.
Although many cultivators were extremely disappointed, there was nothing that could be done about it.
The alchemists of the Lingxian Sect came for their respective clients, not specifically to conduct large-scale treatments.
Now, the alchemists' minds are naturally all on their targets.
Thirteen years have passed.
The opening of this secret realm took longer than many cultivators had anticipated.
Over such a long period of time, who knows what major events might occur within the secret realm, or how many disciples might tragically perish there...
The alchemists naturally did not want to hear bad news.
But they all suddenly tensed up.
This sense of tension is just like when they sent their partners into the secret realm.
As time passed, the alchemists focused more on treating patients and improving their alchemy skills, suppressing their worries.
But now that the cave will be opened in a few days, those worries have resurfaced.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat in the cabin, not particularly nervous.
Other disciples may have perished, but Wu Dongxiao is definitely still alive.
...It all depends on how you live.
Zhong Cai picked up his teacup, took a sip, and sighed, "Old Wu, I hope you haven't lost any arms or legs."
Wu Shaogan chimed in, "Hopefully it's intact."
The two exchanged a glance.
Several speculations arose in their minds.
Zhong Cai said, "I hope there won't be any unexpected problems when we come out."
Wu Shaogan thought for a moment and shook his head: "I'm afraid there might be some unexpected trouble."
Zhong Cai choked.
In fact, that's exactly the case.
For the "protagonist," the moment of entering or leaving the secret realm is when problems are most likely to occur.
If Wu Dongxiao's experience in the secret realm wasn't dramatic enough, the moment he emerged would probably be quite dramatic.
well.
Zhong Cai said, "Summon out the level eight puppets when the time comes, and if that doesn't work, release a few of the golden armor soldiers that have been raised to their peak."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and pinched Zhong Cai's cheek, saying, "Ah Cai does care about that kid."
Zhong Cai replied matter-of-factly, "I love everything about this place!"
Wu Shaogan's smile became even gentler.
Zhong Cai grinned and leaned over to kiss Wu Shaogan on the cheek.
Wu Shaogan turned his head and, in that position, bit Zhong Cai's lips.
Zhong Cai simply grabbed Wu Shaogan by the back of the neck and, with a forceful movement, tumbled out with him.
As they rolled along, they ended up in the bed of the ancient city.
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To be honest, ever since the couple arrived outside this cave, patients kept coming in, and there were "eyes" everywhere, so they rarely had time to indulge in intimacy.
But the two of them are not the type to compromise themselves for others, and they always make time to relax.
The main reason for this was that Zhong Cai had been stuck in a rut and hadn't been able to have a deep, intimate moment with Wu Shaogan for a month or so.
Now that they have a few days of free time, they all want to make up for it!
then……
And it really was fixed.
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Quite by chance, just as the couple felt they had had enough and went out onto the deck to relax and check on the other alchemists, something unusual happened at the secret cave.
On that door, the vortex, like a black hole, reappeared.
The vortex was spinning very fast, and some of it was dissipating at the edges, suggesting it was not stable.
Sudden!
Many rocks have rolled down from the cave!
But whenever they landed in front of the vortex, it was as if they were being sucked in by some invisible force, constantly getting closer to the vortex, only to be torn apart by the gale-force winds scattered by the vortex as it spun!
This situation is extremely frightening.
Many of the level-nine flying artifacts from various forces tacitly retreated a great distance.
Something is very wrong here.
With a few whooshing sounds, several imposing figures appeared in front of the cave, each positioned in a different location, keeping a close watch on the cave.
These are all Nirvana experts from various factions in charge of this secret realm. The temple master from the War God Temple is also here. Their current location seems to be not close to the warship, but in reality, they can return in an instant without any obstacles in between.
The rebirth of other forces was similar, with each faction generally protecting its flying artifacts and disciples in the rear.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood side by side on the deck, their expressions solemn.
The next moment!
A disheveled figure was thrown out of the black hole!
He was a cultivator of the Suspended Illumination Realm, covered in blood, but with a rather fierce aura.
At the same moment, a terrifying energy swept over, but when it touched the cultivator of Suspended Illumination, it was done with some caution, directly connecting him to the flying boat guarded by Nirvana.
A tall man appeared on the flying boat, instantly arriving behind the cultivator and lifting him up.
The cultivator who had been observing the illuminating light struggled to stand firm. When he saw the tall man, he gave a relaxed smile and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Xu. I'm fine."
The tall man was the leader of the group. After hearing this, he looked his junior brother up and down and felt that most of the bloody smell on him came from different savage beasts. He was slightly relieved and took a step back.
The cultivator immediately took out some pills and began to meditate to heal his injuries.
The tall man had many questions he wanted to ask, but it wasn't the right time, so he maintained his serious expression and continued to look at the scene at the bottom of the dark cave.
The other cultivators around were also watching the first person to come out. Seeing that he was alright, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
But the next moment, the cave began to shake violently!
Even the black hole vortex transformed from the door became increasingly unstable under such vibrations.
So the cultivators' hearts, which they hadn't had time to let go of, were once again gripped by anxiety.
This worry... came true very quickly.
The second cultivator to emerge was also a man of the Suspended Illumination Realm. He was somewhat shocked to see such a large-scale event outside.
He was lucky; there was no bloodshed or anything unusual, and he quickly returned to his own faction.
Then came the third, the fourth...
Everything is relatively safe.
But when it came to the fifth place, a weak and limp person was directly eliminated!
The man's body was almost limp, completely devoid of strength, as if he were a freshly dead corpse...
Fortunately, he still belonged to a certain faction, and the leader of that faction immediately took action, grabbed him, and brought him onto the spaceship.
The man's body hit the ground, his face deathly pale, his chest no longer rising and falling.
Upon closer inspection, he was covered in wounds, with numerous scratches on his body, the exposed flesh already pale and devoid of blood.
He is indeed... dead.
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