Chapter 285: Celestial Blood, Celestial Destiny

Chapter 285: Celestial Blood, Celestial Destiny

Wang Xuan's most formidable mystical treasures in hand were almost exclusively designed to counter the spiritual aspects, prepared specifically for the state of beings crossing over from behind the veil.

His spirit left his body, but he always held onto the Slaying God Banner with caution as he approached the golden tree and the ashen pool from a distance.

He tested repeatedly, assuring himself that as long as he held the banner, there weren't any significant risks.

"Sigh, if only I had a substitution talisman, a wooden figure would have been perfect," Wang Xuan lamented. Despite extensive searches and visits to various secret treasuries, such an item remained elusive, a rarity that couldn't be sought at will.

In the evening, he re-entered the world behind the veil via the fog emanating from the life-sustaining soil, intent on gathering intelligence and staying abreast of the situation.

In the dim world, the altar was nearly complete, densely engraved with runes. It seemed likely that the enemy would soon make their move against him.

After spending over ten hours there, collecting fragmented information, Wang Xuan finally learned from these people's conversations who his adversary was.

Zheng Wu, a rising star in recent years, was renowned for his exceptional talent. No matter how complex the scripture, he could understand and master it at a glance.

He was a genius of his time, widely acknowledged. Had the veil not been on the brink of extinguishing, many believed he would have become the second peerless master of the Zheng family.

His physical body was extraordinarily robust, born with spiritual bones. His blood would glow in the dark, adding to his legendary aura.

"My only regret is not having opened my inner landscape before stepping into the realm of the superhuman," Zheng Wu had said, aspiring to rival legends.

Others comforted him, suggesting that it might be a blessing in disguise. Those who opened their inner landscapes during their mortal days never met good ends, even if they once swept across several veils, ultimately meeting tragic fates.

After waiting for more than a day, Wang Xuan finally saw the person in question.

A refined young man with an air of immortality stood on the altar, murmuring, "The missing piece of my inner landscape will soon be completed. To the one in the mortal realm, I regret to say, you were born in the wrong era. Ultimately, you'll perish as a mortal on the path of the superhuman. I'll continue the journey for you. My celestial fate will be born from your sacrifice, and I'll ensure your remains are properly laid to rest."

Soon, a messenger arrived with exciting news: "The ancient ancestor has succeeded! He's returned from the highest spiritual realm with the main root of the resurrected celestial medicine. He's currently nourishing it with ambrosia in the celestial realm and expects to send it here in two days!"

"The ancient ancestor indeed possesses unparalleled celestial might. Since ancient times, aside from a few like Shakyamuni, no one has been able to harvest celestial medicine from the highest spiritual realm."

A smile broke across Zheng Wu's face, anticipating his rebirth in the mortal realm in just two days.

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"It's a pity to give up this body, inherently powerful and almost peerless among my peers," Zheng Wu mused, regret tinged in his voice. "But this is the peculiar and invincible aspect of the technique I've practiced. I can carry away all the heavenly blood and essence of destiny. After rebirth through another's body, merging with the host's strengths, I will become stronger and then cultivate the strongest celestial fetus. In the past, some have called it a demonic fetus, but indeed, it's invincible!"

Zheng Wu's face bore a radiant smile, a diabolical charm in Wang Xuan's eyes. Such cruelty was masked by a genuinely joyous expression.

Wang Xuan replied, "Someone happened to see it beyond the veil and passed the information along. It's very reliable, no need for doubt."

"Last time, you disrupted their plans on Mount Jinding, killing their people. Someone probably thinks you have a grudge against the Zheng family, so they told you, hoping you'd disrupt their plans again," Chi Meng speculated.

Wang Xuan remained calm, but inwardly, he was seething with murderous intent. The group trying to cross the veil at Mount Jinding was indeed from the Zheng family, combining new and old grievances!

At that time, the invincible figure clad in black armor with even his face covered was Zheng Yuantian, a formidable member of the Zheng family. Chi Meng remained calm outwardly, but inside, he was experiencing a tumult of emotions, realizing that the host the Zheng family's celestial fetus sought could very well be Wang Xuan.

The Zheng family's actions had already aroused some suspicion. Now, Chi Meng immediately realized that Wang Xuan might indeed have opened an inner scenery domain, assuming it was done in the realm of the transcendent, not as a mortal. Even so, this would be a tremendous aid in crossing the veil.

The earlier an inner scenery domain is opened, the more special, profound, and ancient it is. If found and forcibly pierced through to the immortal realm, it could serve as a gateway for smuggling, washing away the constraints of the old covenant.

Chi Meng sighed, "The Zheng family has an invincible expert, a top-tier existence beyond the veil. The kind of oppressive might that can engulf thousands of miles is something no one can understand without experiencing it. It makes true immortals tremble and instinctively want to kneel and bow in submission!"

Wang Xuan tempted him, "Fortune favors the bold. Whether you take this chance is up to you. This is an opportunity to change your fate. You know how extraordinary the Zheng family member is, possessing genuine celestial blood and destiny. And with the waning of the transcendents, even an invincible expert crossing over might not break through the current limits. What are you afraid of?"

Chi Meng replied with fear, "No, invincible experts are different. If they come over now, they are likely to break through the limits, possibly reaching the level of a terrestrial immortal!"

"Can you or I break through these limits?" Wang Xuan asked.

"It's difficult. I have little hope unless I gather several instances of destiny. As for you, you need to establish the strongest foundation, like planting celestial herbs in your life's soil or entering a higher spiritual realm for a baptism of spirit..."

Chi Meng shook his head, "You have no hope. Who can gather celestial herbs for you? Even the invincible experts in the immortal realm find it challenging. With the veil fading, the higher spiritual realms are becoming distant, the future unseen."

Wang Xuan's expression remained impassive, but inside, he felt a surge of emotions. He realized the importance of the path Chen Yongjie had chosen; they must find the lotus pod harvested by Buddha. He also thought of Zheng Wu, who apparently planned to bring a main root of a celestial herb with him, indicating another path they couldn't afford to ignore.

"I'll consider it. Tell me, where exactly is the Zheng family's celestial fetus planning to cross the veil?" Chi Meng inquired, a mix of greed and deep fear flickering in his eyes.

"Outside Pingyuan City, near the wetland, on that range of hills. If you're thinking of acting, start preparing early!" Wang Xuan provided the precise location.

After the two parted ways, Wang Xuan immediately communicated with Chen Yongjie using a secret language. "Oula, if Chi Meng makes a move, he'll be in the fray. If he doesn't, he'll be a target too when the time comes!"

Ending the call, Wang Xuan pondered that Chi Meng must have guessed about his inner scenery domain. Indeed, such a secret couldn't be kept hidden for long, especially after the Zheng family's actions on Jinding Mountain had aroused suspicions.

Wang Xuan then busied himself ensuring the secrecy of his large-scale dealings conducted in the shadows.

Time flew, and two days passed in the blink of an eye. From the dawn of the third day, Wang Xuan entered a suitable forest area, readying himself for what was to come.

By evening, at the outskirts of Pingyuan City, near the wetlands, a hazy light emerged over the hills, accompanied by thunder and torrential rain. The anticipated moment had finally arrived.

With a swift movement, a streak of blood shot out, attempting to escape rapidly towards the horizon.

"Celestial blood and destiny?!" Chi Meng arrived, his eyes fixated on the vigorously alive cluster of blood essence, glowing with intense divine light.