SFS Chapter 173 Taking Stock of the Harvest
Chapter 173 Taking Stock of the Harvest
Months later, the massive outline of Meteor City became clearly visible.
Chen Xu stood with his hands behind his back at the tip of the flying leaf, his gaze piercing through the gale as he calmly watched the city draw ever closer.
A subtle, almost imperceptible gravity settled between his brows.
Having endured the trials of the Dragon Palace Secret Realm, returning to this magnificent city gave Chen Xu a feeling of being in another world.
Behind him, Nan Longyue's aura had returned to stability, and her cultivation was showing signs of a potential breakthrough.
Near the port, the light curtain of the city's protective array rippled open an entrance like waves.
Dozens of flying boats of varying sizes were lined up in an orderly fashion to undergo inspection.
Compared to the tense and heavily guarded atmosphere when I left, the security in Meteor City is now much more relaxed.
The number of people using teleportation techniques to enter and exit the city gates has increased significantly, and the size of the guards checking people at the city gates has been reduced by more than half.
Only two teams of monks dressed in the standard armor of the Meteor Guard remained, routinely checking the identities of those entering the city.
At this moment, Chen Xu controlled the flying leaf to land and walk towards the city gate, while Nan Longyue silently followed behind him.
At the city gate, a guard in the late Foundation Establishment stage noticed the two and stepped forward to check them: "Fellow Daoists, please wait. You need to verify your identities and briefly state your itinerary before entering the city."
Chen Xu handed over the cave dwelling token, and Nan Longyue handed over her identity jade token.
The late-stage Foundation Establishment guard, having verified their identities, routinely asked, "Where have you two gone from the city for so long?"
Chen Xu remained calm and his voice was steady: "I went to the outer sea to hunt monsters and find some materials. On the way, I encountered a storm and took refuge on an unnamed deserted island for more than a month."
Seeing that the two men's expressions seemed genuine and their tokens confirmed their identities, the captain of the guards did not investigate further and waved them through.
"The seas have been rather turbulent lately, so please be cautious once you enter the city. Please proceed."
"Thank you." Chen Xu nodded, took back the token, and led Nan Longyue into the city gate passage.
Inside the city, the streets remained bustling with activity, teeming with people, and various streaks of light swept between the towering buildings.
But Chen Xu keenly sensed a subtle tension permeating the air.
The number of patrol teams dressed in Meteor Guard uniforms has noticeably increased in the streets and alleys.
At the entrances of some shops, there were also guards with imposing presences, scanning the passersby.
After returning to the floating island, Chen Xu went back to his cave alone and destroyed the clone.
Afterwards, Chen Xu, with gray hair, sat down on the futon in the cultivation room and began to sort out his gains during this period.
First, there is the fully developed beast-taming space.
Besides being very spacious, it can also be modified into various cultivation environments.
As Chen Xu made a slight thought, a section at the edge of the Beast Taming Space rapidly changed.
The rich Yin energy was gathered together, and several clusters of ghostly blue phosphorescent flames suddenly ignited, creating a cultivation environment tailor-made for Qingling.
Another area forms a small lake.
Clear water flowed from the void, and the lake contained a gentle, aquatic spirit.
Although it is far less refined and ancient than the Dragon Palace Secret Realm, it can be considered luxurious for Xiao Jin.
As for the rat Changsheng, Chen Xu built an identical burrow based on its old nest.
However, since it is a beast-taming space opened up with high-grade space materials, it can not only be used as a place for one's spirit pets to live, but also as a storage space.
Its value will undoubtedly increase infinitely as he invests more space materials in the future.
Then, Chen Xu withdrew his consciousness from the Beast Taming Space and focused his mind on the inherited cultivation technique forcibly imprinted deep within his soul.
The Mysterious Water Dragon-Opening Technique...
Previously, being in a dangerous situation, I could only accept it without having time to investigate further.
Only by calming down and contemplating it now can one truly appreciate the vastness and domineering power of its techniques.
This technique is by no means an ordinary water-based martial art.
Besides being able to cultivate "Mysterious Water" which contains a trace of the pressure of a true dragon.
During its cultivation, it can also cleanse the meridians and temper the flesh and bones, resulting in a very strong body-refining effect.
At the same time, each circulation of spiritual energy is accompanied by tempering of the divine consciousness, making it more condensed and resilient.
Chen Xu tried to circulate his Qi through a small cycle and immediately felt a heavy pressure coming from his meridians, as if he were carrying a mountain on his back while traveling.
But after enduring it, both the physical body and the spirit were slightly improved.
However, the most mysterious function of the "Mysterious Water Dragon-Awakening Technique" lies in "awakening the bloodline of living beings and transforming mortal bodies into dragon forms".
Many powerful demon races have bloodlines that are more or less connected to the ancient true dragon.
As time goes by, the bloodlines of these dragons have mostly disappeared, becoming thin and silent, and difficult to find.
The mysterious water cultivated by the "Mysterious Water Dragon Awakening Technique" can stimulate the dragon bloodline within a demon beast.
Of course, although Xiao Jin is a loach, it should also have a trace of dragon blood in its body.
However, while this method is extremely effective, forcibly stimulating the power of one's bloodline is also a huge burden and test for the person who receives it.
Those with thin bloodlines may not be able to withstand the backlash and die from their bodies exploding.
Those with weak wills may lose their minds under the impact of the violent bloodline power and become beasts that only know how to kill.
Therefore, in order to use this method, Chen Xu must first enhance the dragon bloodline within Xiao Jin's body.
Therefore, in order to use this method, Chen Xu must first enhance the dragon bloodline within Xiao Jin's body.
If successful, it would be tantamount to creating a pseudo-dragon with unlimited potential and soaring combat power out of thin air.
However, stimulating the bloodline cannot be rushed; careful preparation is necessary.
Chen Xu showed that he would suppress the matter, since rare and precious natural treasures that could stimulate dragon blood were extremely rare.
Ordinary merchants may not have the goods, and even if they do, they will have to pay an exorbitant price.
However, since Nanlongyue has obtained more of the Dragon Palace's inheritance, perhaps she has a way. We'll find out soon enough by asking her.
Chen Xu still has one issue to resolve.
It was the massive memory that surged into Chen Xu's brow after he defeated the golden dragon phantom.
The situation was urgent, and the information was obscure and difficult to understand, so Chen Xu had no time to think about anything else.
Now that the dust has settled, it is time to return to Meteor City and explore its secrets.
Chen Xu's aura was deep and composed. He carefully guided a wisp of his divine sense to slowly touch the torrent of memories that had been temporarily sealed away.
In an instant, a pure spiritual storm exploded in his mind.
Countless chaotic images and sounds, like a torrent bursting its banks, surged and washed over his consciousness.
He was swept into a bizarre and breathtakingly magnificent ancient world.
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Above us was a dome made of enormous, deep blue crystals, stretching endlessly like an inverted sea of glass.
Above the dome, there are millions of self-illuminating pearls.
Each one is a light source formed from the condensation of pure water elemental energy, emitting a soft yet dazzling starlight.
The entire space was illuminated in a dreamlike way, as bright as day, yet not at all glaring.
The vast ground beneath our feet was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the dazzling Milky Way overhead.
A massive, layered palace complex rises from the ground, its grandeur awe-inspiring.
The palace was far larger than imagined; even the smallest side hall was comparable to the central square of Meteor City.
Giant pillars, each requiring dozens of people to encircle, soar into the sky, adorned with lifelike dragon-shaped reliefs...