Chapter 89 of 100

Chapter 89

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Gu Chensha didn't care about the chaos in the temple of the World-Chaos Demon Apes. With the invisibility function of the Great Dragon Armor and the ability to hide in the Sun and Moon Altar at any time, he safely left the temple and then fled into the mountains.

This time, he had hit the jackpot.

Apart from the pool of Dragon Transformation Liquid and the mysterious treasure tower, which he couldn't use for the time being, the pills were solid wealth.

Each pill from the World-Chaos Demon Apes' temple was likely of great value, a rare treasure, not something like the "Blood Strengthening Pill," which was a common item. Although the Blood Strengthening Pill was popular among the nobility, it probably wouldn't even make it into the temple's treasure vault.

His cultivation had greatly advanced, reaching the Dao Realm. His strength was incomparable to what it was before. He quickly crossed hundreds of miles of mountains, escaping the habitat of the demon apes, and found the place where Yiming and the others had been resting.

"Master, why did you take so long?" Yiming saw Gu Chensha appear and hurried over.

The Great Dragon Armor changed according to the user's will. If he didn't want it to be invisible, it would appear in a color that was neither black nor white.

The armor quickly transformed into a belt around his waist.

"Did you encounter any problems?" Gu Chensha looked around, noticing signs of battle: "Has Long Yuyun or Yu Hanlu not joined us yet?"

"Your Highness, they haven't come. Instead, we encountered several waves of hunting demon apes, all of which we killed," Liu Yu reported.

"Long Yuyun and Yu Hanlu should have arrived by now... Could something have happened?" Gu Chensha speculated, thinking about the current situation: "Since the demon apes have discovered us, we can't stay here. We need to retreat quickly to a more distant mountain for rest and regrouping."

"Yes!"

The group quickly evacuated, moving away from the mountains surrounding the temple.

Gu Chensha knew that the commotion he caused in the temple would likely trigger a large-scale search. It was better to hide for now.

After another five days of rapid travel, covering a thousand miles, they were out of the range of the demon apes, and the group finally stopped.

"Your Highness, we've been in the mountains for about a month, just wandering around the jungle without any achievements, while other princes are making great progress..." Sanxiang was somewhat anxious.

"Who said we haven't achieved anything?" Gu Chensha smiled inwardly but didn't reveal it. He had taken all the Dragon Transformation Liquid accumulated in the temple over many years and seized the treasure tower, which had certainly disrupted the barbarian tribe's decades-long plan. If judged by achievements, he might have surpassed the seventh prince, Gu Fasha.

However, he couldn't hand over the treasure tower and the Dragon Transformation Liquid. It was better to keep it a secret and enjoy the wealth quietly.

Even the greatest achievements would be buried.

"Not to worry, our numbers are small." He consoled them: "I'll wait for Long Yuyun and Yu Hanlu to join us before making any plans. Besides, we've made some gains. I entered the temple of the World-Chaos Demon Apes and discovered some secrets. The number of experts there is far beyond our ability to contend with. We need to re-plan our strategy."

"We'll wait for Your Highness's plan and report to the princess." Sanxiang didn't push, but seeing Gu Chensha's confident demeanor, she became suspicious. They couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

"Yiming, let's discuss this." Gu Chensha called out.

"Yes."

Yiming followed him to a distance, out of Sanxiang's sight, and immediately knelt on one knee: "Congratulations, Master. This time, you've gained a lot, reaching the Dao Realm. From now on, you'll be far from the mundane world and enter the realm of immortals."

"You noticed?" Gu Chensha was confident that the Sun and Moon Transformation was good at hiding, but he didn't expect Yiming to see through it.

"Master's aura is too strong. Reaching the Dao Realm, the spiritual energy is overwhelming." Yiming stood up: "Master must have gained a lot this time."

"Of course." Gu Chensha explained about the Dragon Transformation Liquid and the treasure tower: "Is that tower the Dragon Transformation Tower?"

"Yes." Yiming was shocked: "That is the Dragon Transformation Tower. The World-Chaos Demon Apes went through great efforts to create its prototype, using the Dragon Transformation Liquid to cultivate it. Once it grows, it will become an extremely powerful temple treasure, capable of cultivating countless experts. I never thought it would be taken by Master. This loss is something they can't bear, more painful than the destruction of several tribes or even the death of a barbarian king."

"I can't use this treasure yet." Gu Chensha frowned, "It won't enhance my combat power for now."

"No problem. Master can slowly refine it using treasure refining techniques." Yiming said: "In time, this treasure will shine."

"What is this, sealed in a spirit crystal?" Gu Chensha took out the best spirit pill from the medicine storage.

In a fist-sized spirit crystal, there was a grain-sized white pill.

"That's not a pill." Yiming widened his eyes, examining it closely: "If I'm correct, this is a fragment of a Heavenly Demon Relic. In ancient times, Heavenly Demons came from beyond the realm, almost destroying the world. Gods and demons united to fight them, and after a fierce battle, they finally repelled the Heavenly Demons. The powerful Heavenly Demons, when killed, would transform their essence into Heavenly Demon Relics. If obtained by someone with great power, they can be refined into an external body, making them extremely strong. The temple of the World-Chaos Demon Apes actually has this."

"Another thing I can't use." Gu Chensha put it away.

He began to check the contents of the golden-labeled boxes.

He took a box from the altar space and opened it, revealing golden bottles. Inside each bottle was a spirit liquid, and a pill with seven-colored light, only as big as a thumb, one per bottle.

"This is the Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pill, a significant item. It is a pill left by the seven ancient human sages, which can no longer be refined. Taking this pill can open one's mind, making it sevenfold clear, enhancing one's spirit and strengthening the soul. Besides, it has many other benefits, not for physical strength but for the soul. Especially if one has cultivated the Crystal Jade Body, the next step is to cultivate the ability to use a thousand minds. Taking the Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pill would make it much easier. Moreover, the most crucial part is that after achieving the Dao Realm and the third transformation of the Three Pure Fires, to reach the ninth transformation of the Crystal Jade Body, the final step is to use true fire to refine the brain. One must have extremely strong and fine mental power to control the true fire. Taking this pill beforehand would greatly increase the success rate." Yiming repeated: "What a good item, what a good item. I never thought the temple of the World-Chaos Demon Apes would have so many Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pills. No wonder there are so many high-level experts."

"This is a rare item." Gu Chensha was delighted: "Even the seventh prince needs this pill, let alone other experts below the eighth transformation. One pill would fetch an astronomical price, no, no one would sell it, not even for a city."

He remembered there were twenty-four boxes of these pills, with twenty bottles in each box, totaling four hundred and eighty pills.

Who could possess such vast wealth?

He immediately took the "Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pill." As soon as it entered his stomach, it completely disappeared. Before his eyes, seven ancient human sages appeared, teaching and guiding the people. He felt as if he were standing at the pinnacle of civilization, comprehending many truths he had never understood before.

The scene disappeared, but his body remained the same, without gaining any power. However, he felt as if his mind had opened, his thoughts becoming more agile. Observing his body, he could now see many details that were previously unclear, even the structures and secret acupoints in his brain, as clear as the lines on his palm.

"This pill is truly miraculous." Gu Chensha marveled: "Even an uneducated commoner, if they took this pill and studied, could likely become a scholar, a provincial candidate, or even a national candidate."

However, like the Tiger and Wolf Pill, the Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pill could only be taken once.

In fact, the Seven Sages Heart-Cultivation Pill was a manifestation of the will of the seven ancient human sages, or their understanding of the Dao. Taking it was like directly receiving the teachings of the seven sages, a rare and valuable insight that could directly elevate the soul.

This insight would last a lifetime, but it required careful contemplation.

Gu Chensha felt his Dao foundation become even more solid and profound.

He placed the pill in the Sun and Moon Altar but didn't dare give it to Yiming, fearing that he might break through to a higher realm.

He then took out the purple-labeled box to see what was inside. It contained bottles of pills, immersed in spirit liquid. The pills were purple, like purple gold frost, with silver filigree patterns.

"This is the Purple Blood Revitalization Pill, capable of regenerating and replenishing the body. If you are severely injured, taking one can instantly heal many wounds, not to mention restoring physical strength, true essence, and innate energy. If I were to deplete my innate energy, taking one would regenerate it within my body, restoring it to fullness." Yiming explained: "This pill is very useful for those who have cultivated innate energy and is extremely precious in the barbarian temple, only given to high-level experts."

"I see." Gu Chensha nodded and then took out the green-labeled box. It also contained pills, but they were not immersed in spirit liquid. The pills were fragrant and sky-blue.

"This is the Clear Spirit Pill, not refined by the barbarians but by ancient immortal sects." Yiming, being well-informed, explained: "Disciples of the immortal sects practice ancient secret techniques, consuming a large amount of spiritual energy. They need to take this pill, which is a combination of spiritual energy and various clear energies. The effect of taking it is much stronger than gathering energy alone. The barbarians likely obtained it from the demons, who have been in conflict with the immortal sects for years and have seized many of their pills. The barbarians can only refine Blood Strengthening Pills, Blood Dominance Pills, and Dragon Blood Pills, which are not as effective as the Clear Spirit Pill."

Gu Chensha knew about the Blood Strengthening Pills, Blood Dominance Pills, and Dragon Blood Pills, which the barbarians refined to enhance their cultivation. The Blood Strengthening Pill was the lowest grade, the Blood Dominance Pill was stronger, and the Dragon Blood Pill was the strongest.

Similarly, in the royal court of the Da Yong Dynasty, there were pills like the Essence Cultivation Pill, the Essence Strengthening Pill, and the Essence Energy Pill. According to the rules, princes should take the Essence Cultivation Pill from a young age to solidify their foundation. As they grew and practiced martial arts, they would take the Essence Strengthening Pill, and upon reaching the Dao Realm, they would receive the Essence Energy Pill.

Unfortunately, Gu Chensha's pills were withheld from a young age, causing a significant gap in his martial arts compared to other princes.

Later, Lou Baiyue gave him Essence Cultivation Pills and Essence Strengthening Pills, but they were useless by then and were given to his adopted son.

Whether it was the Blood Strengthening Pills, Blood Dominance Pills, Dragon Blood Pills, Essence Cultivation Pills, Essence Strengthening Pills, or Essence Energy Pills, they were items that only the nobility, wealthy families, and the royal family could regularly consume, as they were precious and the materials hard to find.

Now, the court had developed "Battle Enhancement Wine," which was even more effective than the Essence Cultivation Pills and Essence Strengthening Pills, but it could only be awarded to generals.

Gu Chensha's 243 soldiers, according to their rank, would not be eligible for this wine.

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