Chapter 608

Chapter 608

I Can See Through Everything

“Another opportunity in the secret realm?” Qin Zheng was taken aback at first, then his expression shifted slightly. “Could it be…”

“It seems Fellow Daoist Qin has already guessed it,” Lu Qing nodded. “Indeed, the reason I’ve been hunting exotic beasts one after another is precisely for this opportunity.

Within the bodies of these beasts in the secret realm lies a mysterious bloodline.

As long as this bloodline is extracted, refined, and absorbed, it can enhance one’s physique and expand potential.

This opportunity may not match what’s inside the ancient tower, but it’s still a decent way to strengthen oneself.”

“Exotic beasts in the secret realm… contain a mysterious bloodline?”

Everyone, including Qin Zheng, was overjoyed upon hearing this.

They finally understood why Lu Qing, who always acted low-key, would be so persistent in hunting exotic beasts, even going so far as to reveal his true strength.

So it turned out these beasts held such a secret within them.

What moved them even more was that Lu Qing was now willing to share this secret with them.

“However, you must be careful,” Lu Qing warned. “While the bloodline is extraordinary, refining it carries its own dangers.

Within that bloodline lies a baleful aura that can corrode both body and soul.

Therefore, when refining, you must know your limits—never get greedy.

Once you sense that the baleful aura is reaching your limit of endurance, you must stop immediately.

Wait until the baleful aura has gradually dispersed, then continue refining.

Otherwise, if the baleful aura eats away at your body and soul, you’ll suffer severe losses of vitality and mental clarity. It would hardly be worth it.”

“Thank you for the warning, Fellow Daoist Chen.”

Qin Zheng gave a deep and grateful bow.

The other disciples from Qiankun Sect also followed suit, bowing and expressing their heartfelt thanks.

With this opportunity, their venture into the secret realm had not been in vain.

“You can start by hunting Foundation Establishment Realm beasts to test the refining process. As for the bloodlines of Golden Core Realm beasts—unless you’ve already formed a Superior Golden Core, or reached the late stage of the Golden Core Realm—it’s unlikely you’ll be able to withstand the assault of their baleful aura.”

Lu Qing continued offering advice.

The reason he was willing to reveal the secret of the Witch Bloodline Essence to Qin Zheng and the others was partly because he had a good impression of the Qiankun Sect disciples.

But more importantly, his own body had already undergone transformation. The Golden Core-level bloodline essence no longer held much value for him.

The rest of the essence he held should be enough for Xiaoli and Wuxing to use.

As for the share he had set aside for his master and Xiaoyan—he could collect more from the guardian beasts when he went to challenge the tower.

So even if the Qiankun Sect disciples found out this secret, it wouldn’t affect him.

After Qin Zheng and the others thanked him once again, Lu Qing turned to Daoist Wubao.

“Daoist, what about you? Will you be joining me in challenging the tower?”

Daoist Wubao thought for a moment, then shook his head.

“Better not. As Fellow Daoist Qin said, the dangers within the ancient tower are unknown. I’m aware of my own limits—my meager abilities likely won’t get me far in there.

Moreover, I just performed a divination for myself, and the result showed a mist-covered path, unclear and uncertain.

So I’ll stay outside with Fellow Daoist Qin and the others and wait.”

Daoist Wubao didn’t mention one other thing.

He had also performed a divination for Lu Qing, but the result was complete chaos—he couldn’t read anything at all.

From that, he understood that this young man surely carried an immensely powerful treasure that could obscure all karmic predictions.

“It seems Daoist has made up his mind. In that case, I won’t press the matter.”

Lu Qing had no objection to Daoist Wubao’s decision.

The dangers of the ancient tower were unknown even to him.

He wasn’t confident he could protect Daoist Wubao in there.

Now that the Daoist had wisely chosen to stay back, Lu Qing actually felt relieved.

“Brother Chen, when do you plan to head over to the ancient tower?” Chu Xiaojing asked.

Lu Qing thought for a moment and replied, “Right now. Since I’ve already finished my secluded cultivation, I might as well go early and see if I can find a way to leave the secret realm.”

“Then allow us to wish Fellow Daoist Chen great fortune in the ancient tower and success in finding an exit,” Qin Zheng said solemnly.

“Brother Chen, be especially careful of Gongshu Yu and the others inside the tower,” Chu Xiaojing warned.

“The tower is dangerous. Please be cautious, Fellow Daoist Chen,” Ye Qingzhu added.

“Haha, thank you all. Then I shall go on ahead!”

With a hearty laugh, Lu Qing activated his movement technique, carrying Xiaoli with him as he soared out of the valley toward the direction of the ancient tower.

Qin Zheng and the others watched him until his figure vanished from sight.

“Ah Qing, it seems there are far fewer powerful figures in this forest now.”

As they traveled toward the ancient tower, Xiaoli suddenly remarked.

“They probably all went into the tower already,” Lu Qing recalled what Chu Xiaojing had said earlier.

“But if we’re only heading over now, do you think the opportunities inside the tower have all been taken?” Xiaoli asked worriedly.

“It’s not that simple.” Lu Qing chuckled. “Those people spent days just trying to enter the tower. Even if they made it inside, it doesn’t mean they gained anything.

Didn’t the Overlord Clan and Heavenly Sword Sect go in first? But they eventually had to retreat.

That proves the opportunities within the ancient tower are not so easily obtained.”

As he chatted with Xiaoli, Lu Qing soon arrived at the edge of the plains.

He saw that the eighteen guardian beasts still stood vigil on the plain.

Only now, faint bloodstains marred the ground, evidence that the major powers had paid a heavy price when trying to enter the tower.

Looking at the eighteen guardian beasts, Lu Qing didn’t hesitate. His figure moved like a whirlwind as he charged into the plains and resumed his hunting.

Now that his body had fully transformed, the Golden Core-level Witch Bloodline Essence no longer had much use for him.

But he still needed a bit more for Xiaoli and Wuxing.

Plus, he wanted to collect extra to take back to his home world for his master and Xiaoyan.

With his bodily transformation complete, Lu Qing’s strength had surged again.

Although his cultivation realm hadn’t changed, his actual power had skyrocketed compared to before his closed-door cultivation.

Even without activating his Golden Core, he could now easily slaughter mid-stage Golden Core Realm beasts using just his physical strength.

“What’s that noise? Who’s challenging the tower again?”

“Didn’t all the major powers already enter the tower? How come someone’s attacking again?”

“It’s that mysterious young man from a few days ago!”

“He’s killing guardian beasts again? With his strength, why hasn’t he gone inside the tower to seize the opportunities?”

“Could it be that the secret within those beasts is greater than the tower’s treasures?”

Lu Qing’s actions quickly drew the attention of the powerful cultivators still hiding in the forest.

Some were high-level rogue cultivators; others were Golden Core experts from minor factions.

Because they couldn’t enter the tower, they had remained in the forest.

Now, hearing the disturbance, they rushed to the edge of the plain—only to see that it was once again that mysterious young man from a few days ago hunting guardian beasts. All of them were stunned.

Boom!

With a casual palm strike, Lu Qing sent the last mid-stage Golden Core beast flying. The force penetrated deep, instantly killing it.

This marked the fourth time he had cleared out the Golden Core-level beasts at the tower’s perimeter.

Lu Qing stored the beast’s corpse away. Suddenly, his heart stirred—something felt off.

He looked up and saw that the three late-stage Golden Core guardian beasts had opened their eyes and were gazing down at him from above.

Lu Qing smiled.

“Perfect. I’ve gathered enough. Time to face you three.”

With that, he flickered forward and finally stepped into the domain guarded by the three late-stage Golden Core Realm beasts.