Chapter 21

Li Tianming discovered that the direction Jiang Feilin had guided him to was not as simple as just the path to the divine source.

The way was fraught with fierce beasts and venomous insects, but this also indicated that it was a place where spiritual energy converged and where spiritual essences grew.

Huolin Mountain had a very high temperature, constantly exposed to intense sunlight. The plants here absorbed solar spiritual energy, and the spiritual essences they nurtured were mostly of the fire element.

Therefore, this place was practically a paradise for the Eternal Hell Phoenix.

Over the next ten days, Li Tianming continued in this direction. Although he had not yet found the divine source, he did find quite a few spiritual essences with orange heavenly patterns.

For example, he found three Fire Spirit Mushrooms, as well as other spiritual essences with orange heavenly patterns like the 'Fire Burn Fruit' and 'Flowing Flame Leaf.'

While searching for the divine source, Li Tianming and his companions also consumed the spiritual essences to cultivate. Although dangers lurked in this blessed land, with fierce beasts attacking from time to time, the results were also quite significant.

On the tenth day after leaving Qing Gongzhu and Jiang Feilin, he and Little Yellow Chicken broke through to the sixth level of the Beast Pulse Realm.

In terms of cultivation level, he had already surpassed Li Xuejiao and was catching up to Li Zifeng.

"This cultivation speed is indeed astonishing. It took me several years to reach the sixth level of the Beast Pulse Realm when I started cultivating," Li Tianming mused. This was all thanks to the Eternal Hell Phoenix, which also highlighted the fundamental difference between the Eternal Hell Phoenix and the Four-Winged Golden-winged Great Peng.

"The second egg is still trembling, but this little guy is a bit lazy and hasn't hatched yet." Li Tianming constantly observed the movements within the companion space.

With Little Yellow Chicken already so strong, he was naturally full of anticipation for the second ancient chaotic giant beast.

"These past few days, I've found quite a few Clear Spirit Grasses."

Clear Spirit Grass was not particularly rare, but since he had delved deep into Huolin Mountain, it was relatively common here. Li Tianming had picked over thirty plants and carefully wrapped them.

"This trip has been quite long. I've already found the Clear Spirit Grass, so I'll look for the divine source a bit more before returning."

Because Little Yellow Chicken showed a strong desire for the divine source, Li Tianming decided to stay in Huolin Mountain for a while longer.

"Since Feilin guided me in this direction, it means that if I keep going, I will definitely find a special place where the divine source is hidden!"

He had complete confidence in her, a mysterious girl.

On the second day after breaking through to the sixth level of the Beast Pulse Realm, Li Tianming came across a lake.

This lake was at the peak of a high mountain, a place where the spiritual energy of the entire Huolin Mountain converged.

Standing before the lake, he could see steam rising from the surface. He tried touching the water and found it to be extremely hot. If an ordinary person without cultivation were to enter, their skin would likely be scalded.

This special lake was right on the path Jiang Feilin had guided him to, the most unique place he had encountered on his journey. Therefore, he decided to dive in and take a look.

"Be careful. I can sense that there must be something terrifying inside. Even if the divine source is here, there will certainly be a test."

"Chicken, tsk tsk, when will you be as brave as me?" Little Yellow Chicken sneered.

It turned out to be a liar. As soon as it dove into the scalding hot spring, it hid in Li Tianming's arms, only daring to peek out nervously.

The lake water was a bit murky, making it difficult to see the bottom clearly. However, Li Tianming was pleasantly surprised to find that the eye on the palm of his left hand provided a very clear view.

Even with the numerous debris in the water, this eye could see everything clearly.

To be honest, if the bandages were removed, his left arm would look very impressive, adding a touch of dominance and mystique to his otherwise refined demeanor.

Holding a Blood Fire Spike in his right hand, he looked like a soul reaper walking through the night.

He had already dived to the bottom of the lake, where the temperature was even higher. Many rocks were already red-hot, indicating that there was likely a magma vein beneath the lake, explaining the intense fire spiritual energy in the area.

"I can see everything so clearly."

He estimated that no one else diving to this position would have as clear a view as he did. The eyes on his head were already pitch black, and Little Yellow Chicken could see nothing, but the eye on his left palm could still clearly see the rock patterns at the bottom of the lake.

After searching about half of the lake,

"What is this?" At this moment, Li Tianming moved a few rocks at the bottom of the lake and was surprised to see a well!

This well was made of bronze, with the marks of time.

The well opening was sealed with a bronze stone slab, which was tightly locked, making it impossible to enter.

The key was that this well was very well hidden. Without Li Tianming's third eye, an ordinary person would not have found it.

"Sealed well, is there treasure inside?" Little Yellow Chicken couldn't help but speculate.

"Look here, it seems to be a key slot." Li Tianming pointed to the bronze stone slab sealing the well.

"Look at what? I can't see anything." Little Yellow Chicken grumbled.

Li Tianming studied it closely and guessed that it was indeed a key slot. If he could find the key, he might be able to open the well.

"Is the divine source inside?" Li Tianming speculated.

"Then we need to find the key. It might be in this lake."

Li Tianming marked the location and continued searching the other areas of the lake, which was quite large, with two-thirds still unexplored.

About a quarter of an hour later, he suddenly noticed a light in the center of the lake!

He quickly approached and saw a long, glowing stone on a large rock.

The stone was emitting a faint light, and Li Tianming could sense a wondrous aura of creation from it.

"Key!" Li Tianming exclaimed.

"Divine source!" Little Yellow Chicken said at the same time.

"What do you mean? The shape of this stone fits the slot we saw earlier. This is the key to the well." Li Tianming said confidently.

"Bullshit, this is the divine source itself! I can smell it, and I can't even recognize the divine source?" Little Yellow Chicken said excitedly.

"Are you sure?"

Li Tianming observed it again and found that the stone indeed felt like the divine source described in books. He had thought the divine source would be hidden deep in the well, but it was right here, in plain sight.

"Of course, take it quickly." Little Yellow Chicken said.

"Even if it is the divine source, I'm sure it is also the key to the well. There might be something else down there." Li Tianming said, squinting his eyes.

"Simple, take the divine source first, then try the well." Little Yellow Chicken said.

"Alright."

Li Tianming had locked onto his target, but he had a bad feeling. It seemed too easy to obtain the divine source.

"Wait!"

He stopped and carefully observed his surroundings.

"There's the aura of a fierce beast." Little Yellow Chicken also sensed it.

The aura was faint, but it was still noticeable upon closer inspection.

"There!" Li Tianming saw, behind the divine source, in a muddy part of the lake bottom, two rows of large, blade-like structures.

Each row had over a dozen blades, each over a meter tall, covered with plants, but they clearly felt very sharp.

These blades were not the beast itself but part of it. Buried in the mud was a huge fierce beast, likely over ten meters long, a true giant.

The beast was currently sleeping, or it would have noticed their approach.

"Bladeback Crocodile, a third-stage fierce beast." Li Tianming frowned. The two rows of blades on its back were very distinctive, so he immediately recognized it.

Indeed, obtaining the divine source would not be easy, as the Bladeback Crocodile was a third-stage fierce beast.

A third-stage fierce beast had combat power comparable to a Beast Tamer at the Spirit Source Realm and possessed terrifying 'Awakening Skills.'

Li Tianming had just reached the sixth level of the Beast Pulse Realm, and he would not be a match for the Bladeback Crocodile in a direct confrontation.

This fierce beast was even stronger than Liu Qianyang. Three years ago, even Li Tianming at the Spirit Source Realm might not have been a match for this third-stage fierce beast.

"We can't fight it, we have to outsmart it, not force it." Li Tianming quickly concluded.

"How do you plan to outsmart it?" Little Yellow Chicken asked, smirking.

"I'll lure it out, and you can steal the divine source." Li Tianming said. They had two people, and the beast's intelligence was its weakest point. If they could provoke it, they could lead it away.

"You? Do you think this beast can't catch you?" Little Yellow Chicken asked.

"What do you mean? Are you going to lure it? Do you have the courage? Loser." Li Tianming sneered.

"Say that again?" Little Yellow Chicken was angry.

"You are more suitable to lure this beast, but the key is that you don't have the courage." Li Tianming said.

"Fine, I'll lure it. If I can't, I'll take your last name and call you dad." Little Yellow Chicken rolled its eyes.

To be honest, its small size made it a better choice. The Bladeback Crocodile, though powerful, was too large to chase through the forest effectively.

Moreover, Little Yellow Chicken could fly, making it a good match for the Bladeback Crocodile, at least better than Li Tianming as bait.

Its small body could easily hide in the leaves, likely confusing the Bladeback Crocodile.

Li Tianming was relatively confident in it.

"What do we do after getting the divine source? Should we try to use it to open the well?" Little Yellow Chicken asked.

"We'll regroup first. If you can lead the Bladeback Crocodile far enough, we'll have time to try." Li Tianming said.

"You can go down alone, right? Are you afraid to go in without me?" Little Yellow Chicken laughed.

"I'm worried about you getting caught and eaten by the Bladeback Crocodile." Li Tianming rolled his eyes.

He felt that if they were to go down, it would be better to act together, considering the opponents from the Thunder Venerable Mansion around.

So, they decided to act. They first left the lake, and Li Tianming found a hiding spot. Next, it was Little Yellow Chicken's turn to perform.

"Be careful." Li Tianming warned, though he was confident in it.

"Watch closely, this is how you walk a dog." Little Yellow Chicken strutted confidently and, once Li Tianming was in position, it charged into the lake, making a huge commotion, likely right in front of the Bladeback Crocodile.

The Bladeback Crocodile was sleeping, and Little Yellow Chicken landed on its head, lifting its eyelids with its wings and pecking it.

"Your woman ran off with someone else, and you're still sleeping. I'll peck you to death!" It taunted, and the Bladeback Crocodile woke up in pain, roaring in anger.

"What are you roaring about? Come and catch me!" It flew out of the lake, taunting the beast, which was quite provoking.

"Boom!" The next moment, a huge black Bladeback Crocodile burst out of the lake.

It created a massive water spout, like a tornado, sweeping toward Little Yellow Chicken. The Bladeback Crocodile's eyes were red with rage!

Boom!

The water spout, a powerful 'Awakening Skill' of the Bladeback Crocodile, tore through the forest hundreds of meters ahead.

"Stupid, try to catch me? If you can't, you're my son."

Little Yellow Chicken dodged the water spout skillfully, and the Bladeback Crocodile, though it didn't understand the words, could sense the provocation!

It roared again, using its massive limbs to slap the water, charging out, causing the ground to shake.

It had been successfully lured away, providing Li Tianming with a perfect opportunity!

From the shaking, he could determine the position of the Bladeback Crocodile, and the time it would take to return was enough for Li Tianming to take the divine source.

So, without hesitation, he dove into the lake.

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(Translation of the last paragraph:

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