CHAPTER 181: CHAPTER 181: RETURNING TO QINGLI SEA

Lu Ping had long awakened, but Zhang Nianchuan hadn’t heard about it. He had also heard that Lu Ping was in a closed-door retreat and had not yet spread the news of coming out within the sect.

Xu Yi, She Qingqing, and other insiders kept Lu Ping’s existence a secret.

Zhang Nianchuan did not believe Lu Ping’s identity was real.

Damn, a little headache.

Receiving Zhang Nianchuan’s response, questioned with "Who are you?" clearly not believing his identity, Lu Ping couldn’t help but rub his forehead.

He didn’t want to say much but still simply introduced himself again.

"I am your ancestor."

I am your ancestor indeed!

Upon hearing Lu Ping’s response, Zhang Nianchuan immediately refuted in his heart, but of course, he only thought about it internally and didn’t transmit the thought, remaining cautious.

"How can you prove that you’re really Elder Lu?"

"..."

Lu Ping, the Golden Core Ancestor, was suddenly at a loss for words due to a single sentence from the junior.

Brat, if it weren’t for your good talent and wanting to upgrade your spirit root, I wouldn’t bother with you!

Lu Ping muttered inwardly.

But he didn’t want to explain further, believing was optional.

It was solely to notify Zhang Nianchuan in advance to prepare him for the spirit root enhancement.

Don’t be bewildered after the spirit root is upgraded and rush around asking for Lu Yuanshan for the truth.

The spirit root enhancement is somewhat confidential and should be appropriately kept secret.

"Nianchuan, your spirit root is an Earth and Water Dual Attribute Spirit Roots, with Earth as the main spirit root. I will help optimize your spirit root talent later on; it might elevate you to an Earth Attribute Single Spirit Root talent, so remember to remain calm."

Not only does he know my spirit root talent, but can enhance it?

Enhancing to an Earth Attribute Single Spirit Root, wouldn’t that be a Celestial Spirit Root?

How can there possibly be a means to enhance spirit root talent in this world?

Zhang Nianchuan was increasingly confused and still somewhat disbelieving.

This had already exceeded his scope of understanding. He even thought Lu Ping was playing a trick on him, and transmitted again.

"Senior, are you sure you’re not joking?"

This time, the tone was slightly more serious, genuinely inquiring.

He was actually a little tempted, what if the other party spoke the truth, capable of elevating his spirit root to a Celestial Spirit Root.

After waiting for a while, no reply in his mind, Zhang Nianchuan forced a bitter smile, shaking his head by himself.

Where could there be means to enhance spirit roots, merely toying with himself as a joke.

Moreover, even if the opponent is the real Cyan Mountain Sect founder Elder Lu, what is a mere Qi Cultivator worthy of an Ancestor’s favor?

Thinking it through, Zhang Nianchuan decided not to dwell on it, resolving to calm his mind and continue cultivating the Blink Sword Technique, far more practical than expecting something as improbable as a pie from the sky.

But as thoughts hadn’t yet settled, in the next moment, he felt a rush of warmth throughout his body, through his veins and meridians, very clear.

This feeling was ineffable and indescribable, like a rebirth happening all at once.

Especially in terms of intuitive thinking, Zhang Nianchuan felt a sudden enlightenment towards cultivation.

It’s as if the Blink Sword Technique he was currently cultivating suddenly became much easier than before.

What is this feeling?

"Alright, now you are a Celestial Spirit Root Cultivator, Earth Attribute Single Spirit Root."

"With the spirit root upgraded, you can discover the specific differences compared to the previous dual spirit root by cultivating on the spot."

"Let the matter be known only between you and me, do not circulate it, you should understand the discretion."

After a word of caution, Lu Ping cut off the transmission, leaving Zhang Nianchuan bewildered, feeling incredulous.

He was indeed very confused now!

Could it really be like a pie falling from the sky?

Has his spirit root talent become Celestial Spirit Root?

To verify the truth, Zhang Nianchuan immediately sat cross-legged and started to operate the Thick Earth Heart Method, attempting cultivation.

A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes full of joy and excitement.

"Holy crap!"

A good-natured person couldn’t help but say a curse.

"It’s truly Celestial Spirit Root!!"

Thanks to Ancestor indeed!

On another front, after upgrading Zhang Nianchuan’s spirit root to the Earth Attribute Single Spirit Root, Lu Ping continued browsing the mall.

Now there are only 460 Reputation points remaining, not many left.

If possible, Lu Ping wants to redeem the [Three-Star - Wood Element Spirit Body] for Lu Yuanshan.

But there are ultimately not enough Reputation points.

The other two three-star items are temporarily unredeemable as well.

As for two-star, there’s no hurry to redeem.

So now, he must find a way to acquire more Reputation points, accumulate over a thousand before doing it.

Lu Ping was very familiar with the avenues to acquire Reputation points.

It was again time to explore Doorway Affairs.

Having opened the system map, Lu Ping decided to venture into two or three Doorway Affairs explorations, earning some Reputation points.

But as the map unfolded, sweeping his gaze casually, Lu Ping spotted a conspicuous small red dot on the map.

"Hidden Affairs."

His gaze firmly set upon the small red dot, Lu Ping couldn’t help but curl a smirk at the corner of his mouth.

It had been a long time since seeing this small red dot, signifying hidden affairs available for Lu Ping to explore.

The key is it’s free, no need to expend Reputation points to explore, only needs a little self-effort to float over and inspect.

Acknowledged the location of the small red dot, indicated at Qingli Sea, southwestern Cyan Simurgh Island, making Lu Ping’s mind conjure a regional name.

"Lost Vortex?"

The small red dot’s location is precisely near Lost Vortex.

This region in Qingli Sea belongs to a sensitive area, where Lu Ping first thought of Outer Realm Demons.

Back in ancient times, Qingli Sea experienced a catastrophic invasion of Outer Realm Demons into this world.

Below Qingli Sea, at the site of Lost Vortex, a dimensional entryway was forcibly opened, connecting to an Outer Realm Demon world.

Back then, millions of Outer Realm Demons surged out from Lost Vortex, incredibly rampant, wreaking havoc throughout Qingli Sea.

When those Outer Realm Demons were about to land on Lingxi State’s coastal areas, poisoning the continent, ultimately Celestial Fire True Monarch of Celestial Fire Palace sacrificed himself, using his Dao Body to refine a spirit array, entering Lost Vortex and sealing the entryway.

Thus, the Outer Realm Demons’ invasion was quelled.

Now, the small red dot appeared around Lost Vortex, reflecting whether Outer Realm Demons need to be cleared?

It was mainly Celestial Fire Palace managing to clear Outer Realm Demons, guarding Lost Vortex.

Perhaps, this hidden affair has certain connections with Celestial Fire Palace.

No matter how you speculate, the ultimate outcome still requires a personal visit to explore to find out.

Only, currently no Cyan Mountain Sect cultivators are active in Qingli Sea’s vicinity, Lu Ping can’t use [Instant Transmission] as a shortcut to teleport over there, obviously impossible now.

He can only rely on his footwork, floating over slowly.

This round trip would take at least a month.

The sooner the departure, the sooner the return.

Recently just traveled from Qingli Sea, now must go there for another round.

Determined, no further delay, Lu Ping informed Lu Yuanshan of his need to go on a long journey, then he floated down Cyan Lotus Mountain alone, heading towards Qingli Sea.