The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1372

Chapter 1372: Chapter 1368: Borrowing the Pearl Chapter 1372: Chapter 1368: Borrowing the Pearl “Brother Ao, please do not misunderstand. I do not intend to claim this treasure from the East Sea Dragon Palace permanently; I merely wish to borrow it temporarily, for the repair will only consume a portion of the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl's power. Furthermore, I will not let the Dragon Palace lend the treasure for nothing. These things are a little token of my appreciation,” Shen Luo said as he waved his sleeve over the table beside him.

A flash of blue light passed over the table, and seven or eight jade boxes of various colors appeared, each with Sealing Talismans affixed to them.

He formed a hand seal and pointed at several jade boxes, causing the Talismans on the lids to fall off and the boxes to open automatically, revealing the items inside.

Ao Hong was not particularly interested at first. After the Hundred Fruit Immortal Feast, he was quite aware of Shen Luo's assets, but upon seeing the contents of these jade boxes, his gaze became fixed.

“Undying Wood, Soul Spark Grass, Shock Thunder Stone…”

Each of the items in these boxes was a treasure. They were not inferior to the Nightmare Dragon Horns he had given to Shen Luo at the Hundred Fruit Immortal Feast at Wuzhuang View; in fact, several were even more valuable.

Ao Hong looked at Shen Luo, somewhat shocked. After attending the Hundred Fruit Immortal Feast, Shen Luo had been destitute, borrowing a pair of Nightmare Dragon Horns from him in exchange for a treasure. How much time had passed since then, and Shen Luo had managed to gather so many precious items!

After the shock, Ao Hong quickly regained his composure and fell into silent contemplation.

Seeing this, Shen Luo couldn't help but feel a heaviness in his heart.

“Are these not enough? I have some other treasures as well,” he said, raising his hand to take out more items.

“Brother Shen, please do not misunderstand. These items you've presented are all treasures. If it were any other treasure of the Dragon Palace, I would not just lend it to you; I would allow you to take it away permanently. However, the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl is different from the others; it is a top treasure of the East Sea, tied to the lifeblood of the East Sea Dragon Palace. It has always been under the direct control of my father, kept secret from others. Even I find it difficult to see it just once, so for Brother Shen to wish to borrow it could be problematic,” Ao Hong said as he raised his hand to stop Shen Luo.

“Is the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl really so crucial? I would only borrow it for a period of time; after repairing my Magical Treasure, I would return it immediately. If the East Sea Dragon Palace is worried, they could even send someone to supervise me,” Shen Luo said with furrowed brows, speaking urgently.

“The Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl is a heritage treasure of the East Sea Dragon Palace, passed down through generations. Even I am not entirely clear on the specifics of its divine abilities. The only one holding that secret is my Father King. However, during the disaster of demons that year, an incident occurred which once revealed the power of the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl,” Ao Hong explained.

“May I know what happened?” Shen Luo asked.

“It's common knowledge within the East Sea Dragon Palace and there's nothing to conceal. During the disaster of demons, the East Sea Dragon Palace was attacked by the Demon Clan. My second brother, Ao Zhong, was severely injured by a powerful demon. A large part of his True Dragon Bloodline was extracted using a secret method, and survival seemed unlikely. My father used the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl, and in just one day and night, he was revived; his True Dragon Bloodline was fully restored,” Ao Hong recounted.

“The Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl can restore the True Dragon Bloodline!” Shen Luo was shocked upon hearing this.

His cultivation level and insights, as well as his understanding of naturally divine beasts like True Dragons and Phoenixes, had surpassed what they once were. The most important aspect of these beings, which allows them to be called divine beasts, is the power of their bloodline.

The divine bloodline endows these races with unparalleled cultivation talents and various mystical abilities, far surpassing those of any common Demon Race. Shen Luo, who had once consumed several kinds of True Blood of divine beasts to extend his life, knew this well.

However, every advantage has its disadvantage. The bloodline power of divine beasts is far more precious than a monk's core vitality. Unlike a monk's core vitality, which can be strengthened through cultivation, the strength of a divine beast's bloodline relies entirely on nature; it is practically determined at birth and dictates their fate in life.

Furthermore, once the bloodline power is diminished, it cannot be restored by consuming Heavenly Treasures like a monk's core vitality can. Any loss is permanent and irrevocable.

But the fact that the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl could restore the True Dragon Bloodline was simply astounding.

Shen Luo's heart sank, and he fell silent.

No matter whether the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl still possesses other abilities, the mere fact that it can restore the True Dragon Bloodline is enough for it to be regarded as a lifeline by the Dragon Clan. As an outsider, I fear there's little hope for me to borrow it.

“Regardless, I would still ask Brother Ao Hong to inquire with the East Sea Dragon King on my behalf. As long as I can borrow the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl, I am open to any conditions,” he ultimately said.

“Of course, it's just that now isn't a good time. Father is preoccupied with a major matter, and hence the Dragon Palace is nearly closed off. Brother Shen, please stay here for a while, and once this matter is settled, I will mention it to Father King. The chance of borrowing the treasure will then be greater,” Ao Hong pondered and then said.

“In that case, I shall impose upon your hospitality,” Shen Luo naturally wouldn't refuse and agreed.

Ao Hong was quite happy and immediately took Shen Luo from the spot to a mountain villa located deep within the Dragon Palace.

Here were pavilions, towers, small bridges, and flowing waters, which quite resembled the style of those cultivating immortality on land.

“This is the East Sea's Other Garden, a place in the Dragon Palace for receiving guests from outside. Brother Shen, please reside here for the time being. If there's anything you need, just command the servants,” Ao Hong led Shen Luo into the mountain villa and arranged an independent cave mansion for him.

Shen Luo wasn't particular about living conditions; he just preferred somewhere quiet, and this other garden was quite fitting.

At this moment, a black spiritual light flashed in another cave mansion not far away, accompanied by the faint sound of thunder.

“Are there other guests staying here?” He looked surprised.

“Yes, besides Brother Shen, there are also other Daoist friends residing here, all of whom are cultivators with profound Dao-Practice. Brother Shen can interact with them during your leisure time,” Ao Hong said.

Shen Luo nodded slightly.

Ao Hong seemed to have other matters to attend to. After making sure Shen Luo was settled in, he hurriedly took his leave.

Shen Luo habitually checked the cave mansion and then set up several sets of formation prohibitions of his own before he felt comfortable settling down, and his tightly wound heartstrings relaxed a bit.

Having been on the move this period of time, he now finally had some spare time and took the opportunity to thoroughly review his current cultivation situation.

After passing the Thunder Tribulation, his principal Nameless Cultivation Technique as well as the Huangting Technique had both broken through their previous realms, reaching the True Immortal Level.

However, the cultivation of the Nameless Cultivation Technique had reached an impasse with no way forward, and he could only rely on the Huangting Technique for further refinement.

But Shen Luo was of poor aptitude. Although he had consumed various spiritual substances over the years and his physique had improved a lot, coupled with the enhancement from Dream Cultivation experience, it was still not easy to cultivate the Huangting Technique, and he likely still needed the assistance of a large amount of elixirs.

The Body Refining Pills he had on him were long consumed, and since the Huangting Technique wasn't the Nameless Cultivation Technique, those One-yuan True Water were no longer useful, and he had to seek out some other cultivation elixirs.

Shen Luo had acquired numerous Heavenly Treasures in the Black Abyss Mystical Cave, and during his journey to Mount Fangcun he had slain many from Lion Camel Ridge and Demon King Fort, making his wealth far exceed that of an ordinary True Immortal cultivator. The only thing to consider was which elixirs to choose.

His trip to the East Sea Dragon Palace was partly to borrow the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl, and also to see if the Dragon Palace had any suitable elixirs for him, as the wealth of the East Sea Dragon Palace was famous throughout the world.

However, since he was new here and it seemed there were significant events occurring at the East Sea Dragon Palace, it wasn't appropriate to inquire about elixirs just yet. He decided to wait and see.

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