Zhang Fan had now entered the Core Condensation realm in his Qi Refining. Many techniques that were previously impossible for him to use were now within his reach.
Over the past few years, Zhang Fan had not only continued cultivating spiritual herbs but had also increased his efforts. Although the spiritual herbs he cultivated were not of the highest grade, they provided considerable assistance to martial artists in the Saint Domain and Divine realms.
Therefore, Zhang Fan had exhausted his stock and refined a large quantity of spiritual liquid. After more than a month of preparation, he had finally set up a Spiritual Rain Great Array on the island in the middle of the lake.
Once the Spiritual Rain Great Array was established, it rained incessantly on the island. However, what dripped down was spiritual liquid refined by Zhang Fan using a vast amount of spiritual herbs.
The spiritual liquid nourished the land and cleansed the air of the island, instantly increasing the density of spiritual energy by more than tenfold.
If this continued long-term, the cultivation environment of the island would undergo a complete transformation. At that time, breaking through to condense a Golden Core on the island would no longer be as difficult as it was in the outside world.
"What an incredible technique. If I were to cultivate here continuously, I feel I could cultivate the Bloodline Path to the peak of the Divine realm in no time!"
Ailiebella stretched out her slender, jade-like fingers. Spiritual liquid dripped onto her fingertips, making her feel utterly comfortable. Even without circulating her cultivation technique, her body was constantly absorbing the spiritual liquid.
"You little thing, why didn't you use such a method sooner? Otherwise, how could your old man still be hovering around the Saint Domain level!" Zhang Xing'an was also incredibly excited. If it weren't for the fact that so many people were watching, he would have immediately sat down and started cultivating.
"I never imagined that Master could set up such a formation, one that can be called a creation technique. With this formation, I am confident I can break through to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm within three years!"
Even the knowledgeable Xue Jing was greatly astonished by Zhang Fan's technique. The ability to completely alter a cultivation environment, in his understanding, was likely something only Nascent Soul Celestial Immortals could achieve.
"You guys don't need to stay here and compete for the spiritual energy. Follow me!"
After giving instructions to his parents and Qin Luoshui and the others, Zhang Fan led Xue Jing and the rest away from the island and headed towards the direction of the Trapped Dragon Valley.
"Where is Master taking us?"
Xue Jing and the others were filled with questions. Only the Blood Demon Flood Dragon, looking at their direction of travel, understood Zhang Fan's intention and became somewhat excited.
After a short flight, they appeared high above Trapped Dragon Mountain. Zhang Fan then swooped down, directly charging towards Trapped Dragon Valley.
Within Trapped Dragon Valley, miasma permeated the air. However, the weakest among them were all Core Condensation realm powerhouses, so the miasma had no effect on them.
Although Xue Jing and the others were puzzled as to why Zhang Fan had brought them to this place, they dared not ask casually as Zhang Fan hadn't spoken. They could only follow Zhang Fan as they traversed the valley floor.
In just a few minutes, they arrived in front of a secluded deep pool. The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's massive eyes, upon seeing the deep pool, showed a hint of remembrance.
It had accidentally stumbled into a spatial channel in the myriad domain star system and arrived on Earth. This deep pool was its first home upon arriving on Earth, and it was also here that it had met Zhang Fan.
"I'm taking you to a good place."
Zhang Fan glanced back and said, then leaped into the pool, controlling his body's weight as he descended rapidly.
Although they didn't know where they were going, Xue Jing and the others still jumped into the deep pool one after another, quickly following behind Zhang Fan.
The pool water was as deep as if it had no bottom. They sank dozens of meters in the water, and the light began to dim. Just as they thought they would continue to sink, a stone door appeared on the rocky wall at the side of the pool bottom.
The stone door had two crescent-shaped door panels. Zhang Fan approached the stone door and took out two crescent-shaped ancient jades from his Astral Space, embedding them into the two recessed areas of the stone door, fitting them perfectly.
As the ancient jades were inserted, the stone door slowly rotated, revealing the space within. The first thing that caught their eyes was a light barrier that isolated the pool water.
This cave dwelling was meticulously crafted by the Half-Moon Immortal. Even with Zhang Fan's current strength, he could not forcefully break into the cave dwelling. He could only obediently use the key to enter through the main gate.
After all, the Half-Moon Immortal was a peak first-grade Golden Core cultivator. His techniques could already rival some cultivators who had just entered the Nascent Soul stage.
This was also what gave Zhang Fan a slight sense of security. If they encountered an irresistible powerful enemy, this place would be their last refuge on Earth.
Zhang Fan was the first to pass through the light barrier and enter the Half-Moon Cave Dwelling.
"To build such a magnificent cave dwelling beneath the bottom of a pool, who could have done this?" Xue Jing was quite amazed. Even he did not possess such capabilities.
"This is the cave dwelling of the Half-Moon Immortal?"
Wuchen Sword Immortal had, after all, lived in the same era as the Half-Moon Immortal, and he knew about the inheritance Zhang Fan had received from the Half-Moon Immortal. With this inference, he guessed most of it.
Zhang Fan led everyone along an ancient path into the main hall.
The hall was surrounded by bright crimson Starfire Stones, emitting a brilliant light that illuminated the hall as if it were daytime.
"This was once the cave dwelling of a first-grade Golden Core cultivator, the Half-Moon Immortal. However, it belongs to me now," Zhang Fan said to everyone.
"First-grade Golden Core? How is that possible?"
Upon hearing Zhang Fan's words, Xue Jing looked as if he had seen a ghost, his eyes full of disbelief. Even in the vast Wu Shan Star Domain, which encompassed countless star systems, first-grade Golden Core cultivators were incredibly rare.
Let alone on Earth, where spiritual energy was scarce.
"Why is it impossible? Xue Jing, you were able to condense a second-grade high-quality Golden Core. The Half-Moon Immortal's talent was far superior to yours, so why couldn't he condense a first-grade Golden Core?"
Zhang Fan said with a smile.
"Could it be..."
Hearing Zhang Fan's words, Xue Jing understood. This deceased Half-Moon Immortal likely came from the myriad domain star system, just like him.
Zhang Fan made a gesture in the air. Several spiritual artifacts in the treasure pavilion of the cave dwelling trembled and then transformed into streams of light, flying directly into the main hall of the cave dwelling. They hovered in the air, emitting powerful auras.
"These... are all spiritual treasures?"
Xue Jing looked at the scene in astonishment. He could feel that these dozen or so assorted weapons suspended before them were all divine weapons of the spiritual treasure grade.
After all, it was the first time he had seen so many spiritual treasures on Earth. Although he was surprised, upon thinking of the Half-Moon Immortal's identity, Xue Jing could accept it.
"There are seventeen treasures here in total: thirteen low-grade spiritual treasures and four mid-grade spiritual treasures. Each of you can choose one. Remember, the best treasure is not necessarily the one you pick, but the one that best suits you."
Zhang Fan instructed. After receiving the Half-Moon Immortal's inheritance, Zhang Fan had not taken out the remaining spiritual treasures because the people around him were not strong enough at the time. Even if they obtained the treasures, they would have difficulty unleashing their power.
Now, some of these treasures could be distributed.
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