Chapter 306: Clear Wind’s Warning, Top-Grade Yin Lightning Pool

Zhou Chen also left the entrance of the Sea of Heart Demons and flew toward Green Lotus Peak.

Along the way, countless Disciples pointed at him and discussed him fervently.

"Look, that's the heaven severing emperor!"

"He just condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit, triggering a phenomenon of heaven and earth!"

"Incredible, condensing a Dao Fruit at only the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer is rare in the entire Academy!"

*Hiss!*

Zhou Chen turned a deaf ear to these discussions and flew straight back to his Immortal Cave.

Closing the door of the Immortal Cave, Zhou Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally, some peace and quiet."

He sat cross-legged in the cultivation room and began to stabilize his cultivation.

Although his Foundation was solid after this Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer, he still needed to consolidate it properly.

Moreover, he needed to familiarize himself with the abilities of the nine nether dao fruit and the Samadhi Divine Fire.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed.

During these seven days, Zhou Chen had been in closed-door cultivation, never stepping a foot outside his Immortal Cave.

He had not only stabilized his cultivation but also fully mastered the nine nether dao fruit and the Samadhi Divine Fire.

Now, his strength was at least three times greater than it was seven days ago!

"It's time to end the seclusion."

Zhou Chen opened his eyes and stood up.

There were still twenty-three days left until the Elite Disciple Grand Competition.

During this time, he needed to prepare well and strive to take first place.

But just as he was preparing to leave, his transmission jade talisman suddenly vibrated.

Zhou Chen picked up the jade Talisman and sent his Divine Sense inside.

It contained a message from Clear Wind Master.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, are you free? I'd like to have a chat with you."

A chat?

Zhou Chen's brow furrowed.

What business did Clear Wind Master have with him?

"Alright, I'll head over right away."

He sent back a reply and left his Immortal Cave.

Following the address left by Clear Wind Master, Zhou Chen arrived at the Daoist faction's area.

The environment here was quiet and elegant, with ancient pines and emerald cypresses everywhere, and immortal cranes flying about—a true scene of a Daoist immortal Realm.

Zhou Chen came to a bamboo building and knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

Clear Wind Master's voice came from inside.

Zhou Chen pushed the door open and entered.

The interior of the bamboo building was very simple, with only a table and a few chairs.

Clear Wind Master was sitting at the table drinking tea; seeing Zhou Chen enter, he smiled and beckoned.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, come, sit."

"Thank you."

Zhou Chen sat down, and Clear Wind Master poured him a cup of tea.

"Taste this; it's the Daoist Enlightenment Tea. It can clear the heart and sharpen the mind, which is helpful for cultivation."

Zhou Chen picked up the teacup and took a light sip.

As the tea entered his mouth, a cool sensation flowed down his throat and into his body, making his whole being feel clear and bright.

"Good tea."

Zhou Chen praised.

"I'm glad you like it."

Clear Wind Master smiled, then his smile faded as he looked at Zhou Chen seriously.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, I asked for you today because I wanted to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"Regarding the Jiang Family."

Clear Wind Master said in a heavy voice, "The Jiang Family's targeting of you this time likely won't end easily."

"As far as I know, the Jiang Family has secretly mobilized a large number of Disciples, preparing to target you during the Elite Disciple Grand Competition."

"Not only will the Jiang Family's Dao Seeds go all out to besiege you, but even other forces connected to the Jiang Family will help."

"You must be careful."

Zhou Chen nodded.

He had expected this long ago.

The Jiang Family wanted nothing more than to tear him into ten thousand pieces; how could they possibly let him off during the Elite Disciple Grand Competition?

Zhou Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the warning, Fellow Daoist. I can only say that when soldiers come, I will block them with generals; when water comes, I will cover it with earth."

"Your strength is indeed very formidable."

Clear Wind Master nodded. "But the Jiang Family is not only strong, they have many tricks."

"I heard they have asked a Jiang Family Old Ancestor to step forward and bestow life-saving talismans to all participating Jiang Family Disciples."

"Those Talismans can erupt with an attack of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer at a critical moment. Their power is absolutely terrifying."

"Furthermore, although the Academy forbids the use of external items, Talismans belong to a Cultivator's own arsenal. As long as they do not exceed one's own Realm by more than three levels, it is not considered a violation."

An attack of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer?

Zhou Chen's brow furrowed.

This was indeed a bit troublesome.

Although his strength had improved, taking an Emperor Realm Tenth Layer attack head-on was still somewhat dangerous.

"However, you don't need to worry too much."

Clear Wind Master continued, "That kind of Talisman can only be used once per person, and the user will fall into a weakened state after using it."

"As long as you respond carefully, it shouldn't be a big problem."

"I understand."

Zhou Chen nodded. "Thank you for telling me, Fellow Daoist."

"No need for thanks."

Clear Wind Master smiled. "I just don't want to see a Genius fall."

"You are a person with a Dao Heart and an extremely high Comprehension Ability. Your future achievements are limitless."

"If you were to fall because of the Jiang Family's schemes, it would be a great pity."

Zhou Chen felt a warmth in his heart.

Clear Wind Master was indeed a good person, even coming specifically to warn him to stay safe.

As expected of the man who 'gifted' him the seven emotions and six desires fire.

"I have taken note of your kindness, Fellow Daoist."

Zhou Chen said seriously, "If there is ever a place where you need help in the future, just ask."

"Haha, then I'll be sure to remember that!"

Clear Wind Master laughed loudly.

The two chatted for a while longer before Zhou Chen took his leave.

Returning to his Immortal Cave, Zhou Chen fell into deep thought.

"The Jiang Family prepared Emperor Realm Tenth Layer Talismans… It seems the Elite Disciple Grand Competition is even more dangerous than I imagined."

"But…"

A cold light flashed in his eyes. "I am not without trump cards. The nine nether dao fruit, Samadhi Divine Fire, Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture, Azure Lotus Creation Body…"

"Even if I encounter an attack of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, I have the confidence to block it!"

"Moreover…"

Zhou Chen opened the System panel and checked the opportunity panel.

"I won't be idle during these remaining twenty-odd days."

Zhou Chen looked at an Opportunity on the opportunity panel.

That Opportunity point was not far from Green Lotus Peak, only three thousand miles away.

[Name: Gu Jifeng]

[Recent Opportunity: In three days, discovers a hidden Secret Realm within Jixia Academy and accidentally enters an Imperial Rank Top-Grade Yin Lightning Pool, a spiritual pool containing pure Yin Lightning power that can temper the Physical Body and enhance comprehension of the Law of Lightning.]

"Delivering a pillow when I'm sleepy; this Gu Jifeng is truly a massive lucky star, tsk tsk."

Zhou Chen couldn't help but marvel.

A valley within a certain Secret Realm in Jixia Academy.

Thunderclouds were dense here, with lightning flashing and thunder rolling; terrifying Yin Lightning power filled the entire valley.

Deep in the valley, there was a naturally formed spiritual pool.

The pool water appeared silver-black, with Yin Lightning jumping on the surface from time to time, emitting an aura of destruction.

This was the Yin Lightning Pool.

Zhou Chen stood at the entrance of the valley, feeling the Yin Lightning power in the air, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Yin Lightning power can temper the Physical Body. I can take this Opportunity to perhaps bring the Pluto Seal to the next level."

As soon as Zhou Chen stepped into the valley, countless bolts of Yin Lightning struck toward him.

But Zhou Chen activated his Azure Lotus Creation Body, and Great Void power formed a protective shield, blocking all the Yin Lightning.

He went all the way in and arrived before the Yin Lightning Pool.

In the next moment, Zhou Chen did not hesitate and jumped directly into the Yin Lightning Pool.

The silver-white pool water instantly enveloped his body, and countless bolts of Yin Lightning drilled into his form.

A sharp pain hit him.

The Yin Lightning power roamed through his body, tearing at every inch of flesh and blood, but Zhou Chen was long accustomed to such things and calmly circulated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture.