Chapter 39 A blessing in disguise, Ye Chen advances

It was an extremely peculiar plant, only a foot tall, with a stem as green as jade, but at its top bloomed three oval-shaped leaves shimmering with a faint golden luster.

A thin layer of milky white spiritual mist enveloped the leaves, emanating a refreshing aura filled with vigorous vitality!

The surrounding dampness and coldness seemed to be dispelled by this aura.

“What… What kind of Spirit Medicine is this?!”

Ye Chen was so shocked that he forgot his pain; the pure aura of life caused his body to instinctively signal desire.

“Good… Such strong vitality! Yes, it must be of great use for healing!”

Immense surprise washed away his despair.

He practically crawled to the edge of the rock crevice, using both hands and feet, and cautiously touched one of the golden leaves.

A warm current flowed into his fingertips, and the conflicting spiritual power within his body seemed to calm down slightly!

“Excellent! I’m saved! It’s definitely a Heaven Rank Spirit Medicine!”

Overjoyed, Ye Chen no longer hesitated and immediately began to circulate the Flame Emperor Prison Breaking Skill.

Although this Cultivation Technique was difficult to circulate at the moment, it was sufficient for refining.

He carefully plucked the three golden leaves.

Too much is as bad as too little, Ye Chen did not dare to consume too much, as it was possible that too much Spiritual Qi could not be absorbed, leading to his body exploding and him dying.

He picked up one of them and took a deep sniff at his nose; the rich life essence invigorated his spirit.

He unhesitatingly put a golden leaf into his mouth.

The leaf melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and an extremely vast vitality burst forth within his body!

This power was not violent; it was like the gentlest spring breeze and fine rain, or a warm embrace from a mother, quickly enveloping Ye Chen's entire body.

Wherever the power of vitality passed, the damaged meridians greedily absorbed it like a long-parched land receiving sweet rain, not only quickly repairing the meridians.

The spiritual power that had been out of control in his body miraculously calmed down.

What shocked Ye Chen even more was that a part of that vitality actually permeated into his Dao Foundation; the fine cracks on his fifth-grade Dao Foundation were mending at a visible speed.

The Impurities in his body were also continuously forced out by the cleansing of the vitality.

If Zhou Chen knew about Ye Chen's current situation, he would definitely lament the terrifying and tenacious nature of the Son of Heaven's Mandate.

The protagonists of web novels in his previous life, who could easily kill the Son of Heaven's Mandate, were truly fantastic tales.

Without personal contact, one would simply not know how terrifying the protagonist was.

Before Ye Chen's Luck ran out, even if he were ground to dust, it would be hard to guarantee he wouldn't be resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation.

“Heaven does not wish my demise!”

Ye Chen roared in his heart.

He immediately focused his mind and fully circulated the Flame Emperor Prison Breaking Skill.

Strands of even purer and hotter reddish-golden spiritual power were refined and merged into his Dantian Qi Sea.

As the medicinal power was continuously absorbed and refined, his injuries were healing at an astonishing rate.

After an unknown period, when the second golden leaf was also about to be fully refined.

“Rumble!”

A low rumble suddenly erupted within Ye Chen’s body!

The spiritual power lake in his Dantian, which had been calm, suddenly surged with waves, and its level rapidly rose!

The Dao Foundation cracks completely disappeared, not only returning to normal but also solidifying several times over!

Ye Chen's aura sharply elevated, and the barrier of Foundation Establishment First Layer within his body shattered with a roar, naturally Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Second Layer!

Surviving a great disaster is sure to bring future blessings!

An aura even stronger and more condensed than before spread from him.

He could feel that some old hidden injuries seemed to have been repaired as well.

“Hoo.”

Ye Chen let out a long breath, expelling turbid Qi from his body, and slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes gleamed, and he looked full of vigor!

The disheveled appearance of being severely injured and near death was completely gone.

Ye Chen excitedly inspected himself; his body was filled with spiritual power, several times more abundant than when he was at Foundation Establishment First Layer.

“This is definitely a supreme healing sacred medicine of Heaven Rank or higher!”

Ye Chen thought to himself.

Looking at the last remaining golden leaf in his hand, he carefully put it into a jade box.

This was a true life-saving trump card, which might save his life again at a critical moment, so it must be properly preserved!

However, just as he was about to put it into his Storage Ring, Ye Chen subconsciously looked at the ring in his hand.

The ancient ring remained dim and lifeless, without a single fluctuation.

Ye Chen tried to concentrate his thoughts and call out.

“Master? Master! Can you hear me?”

However, there was still no response, and Ye Chen felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him.

“Master, I will definitely find a way to restore your Soul Power! You must hold on!”

Ye Chen clutched the ring, vowing in a low voice.

The most urgent task now was to find a safer place before the enemies noticed, and then figure out a solution.

Ye Chen restrained his aura and looked resolutely into the deeper parts of the canyon.

Several days later, at Wenxian Sect.

In the Core Disciple area, within a quiet Cultivation chamber with a serene environment.

Zhou Chen was in an excellent mood at this moment.

After returning to the Sect, he immediately and discreetly went to the Technique Pavilion, following Ye Chen's hint about “recent Opportunity.”

Zhou Chen pretended to have encountered a problem and went to consult Elder Liu, who managed the Outer Sect and part of the Inner Sect's library.

This Elder was somewhat famous for his “sharp insight and ability to guide juniors,” but he also enjoyed small favors.

“Elder Liu, this Disciple has recently found it quite difficult to Cultivate a movement Cultivation Technique. I wonder if Elder could offer some guidance?”

Zhou Chen respectfully bowed, while subtly placing a small white jade bottle on the nearby table.

The bottle's mouth was slightly open, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out.

Elder Liu's nostrils twitched slightly, and his eyes instantly brightened.

“Oh? It’s actually a ‘Runyuan Pill’ for strengthening the foundation and nourishing the origin? Its effect is ten times better than the Rejuvenation Pill! And it’s a Yellow Rank High Grade! You, young man, are quite sensible. Tell me, what movement Cultivation Technique are you practicing?”

“This Disciple is dull-witted; I always feel that something is lacking when I try to comprehend the ‘Cloud Crane Steps’ on my own.”

Zhou Chen casually named a Yellow Rank Medium Grade movement Cultivation Technique.

“Cloud Crane Steps? So it’s this Yellow Rank Medium Grade Cultivation Technique.”

Elder Liu stroked his beard and shook his head slightly.

“You must remember, this type of movement Cultivation Technique only has its form; it has more than enough agility but lacks power, making it difficult to balance long-distance sprints with narrow evasive maneuvers. A truly superior movement Cultivation Technique emphasizes ‘coming and going like lightning, moving as one desires.’ This Cultivation Technique is too Low Grade; it has obvious flaws. I suggest you change to another Cultivation Technique.”

Elder Liu took a sip of tea and continued.

“Go to the second floor, find the dusty corner furthest inside; I remember there’s a discarded, damaged, almost forgotten beast skin booklet there, called ‘Eight Part Catching Cicada.’”

“Although it’s an incomplete Profound Rank High Grade, its core concept is good, emphasizing the combination of explosive power and agility. Go and read the general outline at the beginning; perhaps you’ll gain some inspiration. Go on, go on!”

Saying that, he gently raised the teacup in his hand again, his meaning clear.

Zhou Chen also understood instantly and, being very sensible, left a plump Storage Pouch containing three hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, then quickly departed.

Seeing Zhou Chen being so sensible, the smile in Elder Liu's eyes grew wider. Taking advantage of no one being around, he quickly accepted the Storage Pouch.