Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 827 - 810: Aiming for Immortality!
The Dragon Taming Clan has a long-standing heritage, placing its foundation among the forefront of many forces within the "Spirit Realm".
And now, the majority of the essence of the Dragon Taming Clan belongs to Zhouyang.
Apart from the Tier Six High-Grade Spirit Wood "Dragon Blood Holy Tree", which Zhouyang heard of for the first time, there are hundreds of Tier Five and Tier Six spirit elixirs in the medicinal garden on Lake Heart Island.
The "Blood Dragon Rice", once a treasure to Zhouyang, is directly planted on dozens of acres of the island. Additionally, spirit elixirs like "Purple Gold Dragon Ginseng", "Golden Silk Blood Dragon Orchid", "Dragon Bone Jade Reishi", and "Dragon Transformation Grass", all requiring nourishment from dragon blood and dragon bone, are extensively planted on the island.
Moreover, elixirs such as the "Ten Thousand Years Golden Marrow Reishi", "Ten Thousand Years Water Star Lotus", and "Nine-leaf Cyan Jade Lotus", among other Tier Six spirit elixirs, are also planted extensively, each having arrays specifically crafted to create a suitable growth environment.
However, Zhouyang did not find any "Transformation Elixir". He estimates that these elixirs, easy to transplant, have probably been transferred elsewhere by the Dragon Taming Clan.
Besides these spirit herbs and elixirs, there is a rare "Dragon Transformation Pool" beneath Lake Heart Island.
This "Dragon Transformation Pool" was constructed using the secret techniques of the Dragon Clan, obtained by the ancestors of the Dragon Taming Clan from the "Golden Yuan Dragon Saint". In the entire "Spirit Realm", only the Dragon Taming Clan and the East Sea Flood Dragon Race possess this secret technique and the "Dragon Transformation Pool".
Although eighty percent of its power was drawn by the "Golden Yuan Dragon Saint's" Split Soul Incarnation for sculpting the dragon body, continuous infusion of various dragon descendant creature corpses can still restore its strength.
Thus, this pool's value is deemed priceless.
Unfortunately, the "Golden Yuan Dragon Saint's" Split Soul Incarnation couldn't carry this pool away, nor can Zhouyang.
Though it can't be taken, Zhouyang doesn't want it to fall back into the hands of the Dragon Taming Clan. He immediately said to his two demon servants, "Qing Luo, Silver Bell, since you two followed Zhou to the Dragon Taming Clan this time, Zhou won't let you suffer any losses. Although the remaining power of this 'Dragon Transformation Pool' isn't much, it greatly aids in refining your Flood Dragon bodies. Consider it as payment for the help you provided!"
"After this, you can go wherever you want; Zhou absolutely won't force you. Your 'Lifebound Soul Token', Zhou will return to you now."
Upon hearing this, he waved his hand, and the 'Lifebound Soul Tokens' of the two Flood Dragons landed in their hands.
After waiting for a thousand years to retrieve their 'Lifebound Soul Tokens', Qing Luo and Silver Bell found themselves not as excited as they had expected.
When coming to the Dragon Taming Clan this time, Zhou had told them that after this final battle, he would set them completely free.
Initially, they were indeed happy about this and even discussed where they should settle down afterward.
But now, hearing Zhou's words and holding the 'Lifebound Soul Token', they realized that they might have nowhere to go.
The Ink Flood Dragon King, severely harmed by Zhouyang earlier, escaped, and although this Demon King originated from the Dragon Taming Clan, he is also a significant figure within the East Sea Flood Dragon Race.
The sisters had followed Zhouyang twice to attack the Dragon Taming Clan, and this time they helped Zhouyang destroy the Dragon Taming Clan's core. In the eyes of both the Dragon Taming Clan and the East Sea Flood Dragon Race, they are undoubtedly considered traitors.
Under such circumstances, if they dare to claim sovereignty in the East Sea, they fear the East Sea Flood Dragon Race might be the first to hunt them down once discovered.
And if they venture to other cultivation realms to rule over rivers and lakes, where humans dominate, they must consider whether they would be targeted and hunted by cultivators as prey.
"Master's kindness is greatly appreciated by us sisters, but now that we've followed the master in destroying the Dragon Taming Clan, we are likely viewed as rebels by the East Sea Flood Dragon Race. Leaving the master's protection might not bode well."
"If the master does not abandon us, we wish to return to 'Donglai Immortal Island' to live in seclusion, helping the master manage the island's spirit elixirs!"
After a private exchange of thoughts between the Flood Dragons, Qing Luo expressed the sisters' decision sincerely.
Zhouyang was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, looking at the two Flood Dragons with a hint of surprise, he couldn't help but say, "Are you sure? Once you return to 'Donglai Immortal Island', you won't be able to leave for quite some time."
"Master's foresight is indeed profound. We sisters have thought this through; given our Flood Dragon Race's long lifespan, waiting a thousand or few thousand years is bearable!"
What else could Zhouyang say?
With such an advantageous proposal, how could he not agree?
Following that, he let the Flood Dragons use the 'Dragon Transformation Pool' for bloodline refinement while he and the Zhou Family began plundering various spiritual objects across the underground Spirit Lake and Five Dragon Island.
One thing Zhouyang regretted was not finding the Dragon Taming Clan's Treasure Vault, unsure if it was located elsewhere than the Five Dragon Island and the underground Spirit Lake or if there was some secret.
Regardless, he and Lan Daoist searched the underground Spirit Lake space and found nothing.
Although several main lineage members of the Dragon Taming Clan were killed, some principal members were transferred elsewhere in advance, posing a hidden threat to the Zhou Family.
Given the Dragon Taming Clan's potent bloodline, even after losing numerous spiritual resources within the underground Spirit Lake, its main lineage members can still ascend to the Nascent Soul Stage with more ease than Zhou Family cultivators.
Not to mention, they still possess the ancient family Treasure Vault of the Dragon Taming Clan.
But this couldn't be helped. Zhouyang couldn't resist retaliating against the Dragon Taming Clan due to fear of its members scattered across other realms.
Upon knowing Zhouyang's concerns, Zhou Guangcheng dismissed them, saying, "Father, there's no need to worry. The Zhou Family is no longer weak. If those remaining cultivators from the Dragon Taming Clan do not seek revenge, then that's fine; daring to seek revenge on us would be suicidal!"
After saying this, he paused and solemnly said, "Moreover, since the Zhou Family is thriving due to your support, it must naturally bear the consequences you incurred. Perhaps having this enemy as motivation might be beneficial for the Zhou Family cultivators!"
"Well, Cheng'er, you do make sense. Let's leave it be for now, and we should think about how to take all the resources left by the Dragon Taming Clan."
Zhouyang nodded slightly, acknowledging his son's words.
Everything else is manageable, but what Zhouyang values most is the "Dragon Blood Sacred Tree". This item is of Tier Six Top Grade, and successfully transplanting it is a very challenging task.
The Dragon Taming Family probably couldn't find anyone confident enough to transplant this tree successfully, which is why, knowing Zhouyang would return, they did not transplant it themselves.
Perhaps they were also overly confident in the power of the "Golden Yuan Dragon Saint's" Split Soul Incarnation, thinking that if Zhouyang dared to come again, he would be courting death.
In any case, Zhouyang must make a gamble now and bet that Lan Daoist can successfully transplant this "Dragon Blood Sacred Tree".
In this regard, Zhouyang has great confidence in Lan Daoist, as it was Lan Daoist who had successfully transplanted the "Holy Infant Fruit" Tree in the past.
Over seven consecutive days, Zhouyang and others ransacked the treasures left behind by the Dragon Taming Family, including the thousands of Moonlight Pearls embedded in the cave ceiling of the underground Spirit Lake, which were all collected and taken away.
After seven days, the two Flood Dragons, Qing Luo and Silver Bell, also absorbed all the remaining power in the "Dragon Transformation Pool", at which point Zhouyang prepared to destroy this rare treasure.
If it couldn't be obtained, it should be destroyed. In any case, it couldn't be left for the enemies to use.
But just then, a Tier Six Top Grade Silver Flood Dragon from the East Sea Flood Dragon Race brought a message from the "Lord of the East Sea".
"By the decree of the East Sea Dragon Saint, the 'Dragon Transformation Pool' is a treasure of the Dragon Race, and we ask that Little Friend Zhou please spare it!"
The Silver Flood Dragon delivering the message showed no arrogance in front of Zhouyang, and after delivering the decree, said to Zhouyang: "If Fellow Daoist Zhou can leave the 'Dragon Transformation Pool' to the East Sea Flood Dragon Race, the past misunderstandings between you and our race will be written off, and our race will not proactively attack Fellow Daoist on any pretext!"
Zhouyang seemed not to care about his promises at all. He looked at him with suspicion and said: "The Dragon Saint's decree you mentioned, is it true? You should know the consequences of falsely delivering a Dragon Saint's decree!"
Upon hearing this, the Silver Flood Dragon King looked at him speechlessly and said: "This king is not insane, how dare I falsely deliver a Dragon Saint's decree? If Fellow Daoist doesn't believe me, you may accompany this king to the East Sea Dragon Palace to see the Dragon Saint!"
"There's no need to visit the East Sea Dragon Palace, since the Lord of the East Sea has spoken, Zhou naturally must give this acknowledgment." Zhouyang waved his hand, taking it as a given.
No other way, as the highest cultivation he has seen in the "Spirit Realm," the "Lord of the East Sea," whose cultivation has reached Tier Seven Middle Grade, is someone he must still look up to.
If this existence has truly spoken, even Du Chongyang and other human True Immortals, as long as it is not a major right-and-wrong principle issue, would surely give face.
However, for Zhouyang, the "Dragon Transformation Pool" falling into the hands of the East Sea Flood Dragon Race is still better than it falling into the hands of the Dragon Taming Family.
After all, although he had some grudges with the East Sea Flood Dragon Race before, they weren't as utterly irreconcilable as with the Dragon Taming Family.
Without inquiring how the East Sea Flood Dragon Race took over Five Dragon Island, Zhouyang directly led a group to "Donglai Immortal Island," preparing to transplant the "Dragon Blood Sacred Tree" and other precious spirit herbs there.
At this time, "Donglai Immortal Island" had become more lively due to some demon beasts Zhouyang previously released on the island that had already reproduced.
The island had almost no foreign enemies, with territory large enough and resources abundant; those demon beasts were multiplying quickly. Perhaps in a few more years, Zhouyang might have to start massively hunting these demon beasts to control their reproduction rate.
He guessed this was part of the reason why Qing Luo and Silver Bell sisters were willing to return there to live in seclusion.
As expected, Lan Daoist did not disappoint Zhouyang and successfully transplanted the "Dragon Blood Sacred Tree" on Donglai Peak.
Thus, on "Donglai Immortal Island," alongside the two Tier Six Spirit Fruit Trees, "Jade Peach" and "Holy Infant Fruit," there is now an additional "Dragon Blood Holy Tree."
"Jade Peach" and "Holy Infant Fruit" mature every thousand years. The last time Zhouyang went to the overseas cultivation realm to collect the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire and True Flame Seeds, he harvested thirteen "Jade Peaches" when he returned to the island. On the branches of the "Holy Infant Fruit" tree, six spirit fruits are now waiting to mature.
According to Lan Daoist, as long as sufficient Tier Six Flood Dragon Spirit Blood is provided, the "Dragon Blood Holy Tree" can quickly produce "Dragon Blood Holy Jade Fruit."
Fortunately, in the battle with the Dragon Taming Family, Zhouyang and his team killed several Tier Six Flood Dragons and captured many demon kings with True Dragon Spirit Blood, even securing part of the Ink Flood Dragon King's remains.
At this time, Zhouyang used the dragon blood from these demon king corpses as fertilizer, pouring it at the roots of the "Dragon Blood Holy Tree."
In just half a year, the tree bore five blood-red "Dragon Blood Holy Jade Fruits."
However, according to Lan Daoist, the "Dragon Blood Holy Jade Fruits" that have currently formed are of the lowest quality. Only by continually providing Flood Dragon Spirit Blood as nourishment, until the spirit fruits change from blood-red to purple-gold, can they truly be of great use to him.
But Zhouyang no longer had any Flood Dragon Spirit Blood, so this task fell to Qing Luo and Silver Bell, who were to periodically use their own Flood Dragon Spirit Blood to water the "Dragon Blood Holy Tree" to help it mature completely.
This would take quite some time, and Zhouyang and the Zhou Family cultivators couldn't stay there that long. So Zhouyang left the two Flood Dragons and Qin Yue'Er, who actively requested to cultivate on "Donglai Immortal Island," on the island, while he took the others back to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Of course, passing by the Donghua Continent Cultivation Realm, Zhouyang took the opportunity to notify his old friend Ling Chao, who had stabilized his position as the Palace Master of Donghua Immortal Palace, informing him about the changes to Five Dragon Island and the Dragon Taming Family.
As for whether the Donghua Immortal Palace would seize the opportunity to occupy Five Dragon Island, that wasn't his business anymore.
With the matter of the Dragon Taming Family settled, Zhouyang's greatest wish before reaching the stage of Immortal Ascension was fulfilled, allowing him to officially attempt a breakthrough to the Tribulation Crossing Stage.
Having returned to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, he first entrusted the large amount of Tier Six spirit herbs acquired from the Dragon Taming Family to his Dao Companion, Xiao Ying, to refine them into spirit pills suitable for the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators of the Zhou Family, then placed the unused treasures into the Zhou Family Treasure Vault to enhance the family's foundation.
Afterward, he invited Lan Daoist to oversee the Zhou Family, helping to suppress the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, while he and his son Zhou Guangcheng returned to the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, entering the "Dome Heaven Immortal Realm" to go into closed-door meditation, preparing to attempt breaking through the Door of Immortality, to see if it was truly as difficult to open as it was said to be.
