I am grinding experience in another world - Chapter 775 - 763: Emperor's Liquid
The Lower Courtyard of Nine Peaks Mountain is located in the southwest of Yizhou, in a remote position. Due to its dangerous and complex terrain, it is spared from the chaos in the interior of Yizhou.
With Tang Zhimu and Li Chou managing everything at Weizhi Peak, including cultivating the Spiritual Field, raising the Exotic Beasts, and nurturing the White Jade, all mundane affairs proceeded in an orderly manner without requiring Chen Mu’s involvement.
He happily enjoyed his leisure, spending his days cultivating in the wooden house at the mountain’s summit.
Chen Mu did not immerse himself in cultivation all the time; he would retreat for seven or eight days and then take one or two days to rest.
Usually, he would make some small dishes with local Exotic Beasts and vegetables to satisfy his appetite, and occasionally, he would fly around the mountain to relax his mind.
The southwestern mountains of Yizhou have dangerous peaks and thus create many strange sceneries. With his current level of Dao, there is basically no threat within a thousand miles around; he could freely tour and fly.
Thus, time passed in a regular and easy manner, and half a year flew by.
…
On this day, at the summit of Weizhi Peak,
An Exotic Beast that resembled a deer lay on the open ground in front of the thatch and wooden house. It was as tall as a person, with a pair of gray-brown flesh wings on its back, looking quite peculiar,
Chen Mu activated Yama’s Feast, silver thread-like black energy enveloping the two-winged deer, devouring it within a few breaths.
The Blood and Flesh Essence was sent into the Five Ghosts Bag, filtering out the thin Demon Beast bloodline, which Chen Mu, as usual, used to assist in the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Armor.
Before long, a realization emerged in his mind.
“Heavenly Demon Armor advanced to the Ninth Layer?”
“Ha! Yama’s Feast is really useful!” Chen Mu couldn’t help but smile.
Ever since discovering that the Yama’s Feasting Divine Power could assist in the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Armor, he had been using it.
During the relocation, he intercepted the prey of the Dragon Bone Boat, and after arriving at Weizhi Peak, he let Tang Zhimu purchase Exotic Beasts.
During the rest periods of each Spiritual Treasure refining session, he would devour some Exotic Beasts to aid in the Heavenly Demon Armor, allowing it to enter a new stage without much effort.
With a thought, an intangible Exotic Force emerged, like a three-meter-diameter large sphere enveloping Chen Mu in the middle.
The sphere was filled with extremely condensed Innate Protective Qi Mechanism, akin to a block of ice.
“Back then, Tang Sect’s body was enveloped with this substantial Qi Mechanism Protection.”
Chen Mu’s heart stirred, and Yin Mistaken Yang flew out from between his brows, striking the Heavenly Demon Armor with a black and white light.
Shhh…
As if corroded by acid, the surface of the Heavenly Demon Armor was instantly hit with a head-sized crimson pit emitting a scorching aura.
But the next moment, the void within began to quickly fill and repair, restoring it to its original state within a few breaths, much like the Protective Secret Technique exhibited by Tang Sect back then.
“Tang Sect’s Gang Sha Avatar, the real body is an expert on par with a Primordial Spirit Refiner.”
“The Protective Qi Mechanism he urged, even if not matching a Primordial Spirit Refiner, wasn’t far off.”
“The Ninth Layer Heavenly Demon Armor actually has similar power…”
“Heh, what a wonderful Secret Technique!”
A slight feedback from the Stone Gate, Chen Mu introspected the Jade Seed.
He then discovered that a dark green Spiritual Light Sphere had appeared outside the golden Dao Foundation.
“Externally, it can protect the body, while internally, it gives the Dao Foundation Jade Seed a layer of protection?”
“Tsk tsk… impressive!”
Previously, the Heavenly Demon Armor could protect the Spiritual Deity due to absorbing Qi Forbidden Hundred Miles.
Back then in Hai Province, it was the Heavenly Demon Armor that guarded against the Yellow Millet Plague Poison targeting the Spiritual Deity. Now, its protective ability was evidently on another level.
Chen Mu happily summoned the gray Stone Gate.
Heavenly Demon Armor: 4/10000/Ninth Rank;
Yellow Springs Gourd: 6520/10000/Seventh Rank;
“The turmoil in Yizhou’s interior persists, yet Nine Peaks Mountain remains stable, allowing me to cultivate with peace of mind.”
“Choosing to settle at Nine Peaks Mountain was indeed the right decision back then.”
…
In the days that followed, Chen Mu continued with his orderly life. Alternating between experience gathering and leisurely routines, his days grew increasingly pleasant and comfortable.
Just when he thought he could live peacefully at Nine Peaks Mountain for several years and complete the Yellow Springs Gourd, a sudden change occurred.
In the dead of night, the sky was cloudless, with a brilliant full moon that resembled a White Jade Round Plate hanging high above,
Under the bright, clear moonlight, the starlight dimmed slightly.
Unbeknownst to him, a golden mist inexplicably appeared at the edge of the full moon.
The mist grew denser, eventually flowing from the moon’s edge like viscous lava.
Then, in mid-air, the golden lava exploded, transforming into fine, thread-like rain, falling silently.
On the summit of Weizhi Peak, a crisp bell suddenly rang out.
Inside the thatched wooden house, Chen Mu, who was closing his eyes to refine a Spirit Treasure Talisman, was startled awake, and raised his head to see the golden drizzle outside the window.
Buzz!
The Heavenly Demon Armor immediately enveloped his entire body.
Jade Cicada Dao Foundation, Five Dragon Dharma Body, and Five Thunder Spell were all deployed one by one. Whether it was the Dao Foundation Innately formed or the Protective Qi Mechanism Secret Technique practiced later, at this moment, he pushed everything to the extreme.
After thus tightly shielding himself, Chen Mu finally had the mind to scrutinize the golden silk rain in the sky.
“What on earth are these ghostly things?”
The entire Weizhi Peak was soon alarmed, and many exclamations sounded within the dojo at the mountainside.
But everyone shrank back in the spiritual abodes, and no one dared to rashly touch these inexplicable golden silk rains descending from the sky.
After a quarter of an hour, the unusual celestial phenomenon disappeared.
The moon in the sky returned to its silvery white, and there was nothing left behind on the ground, as if nothing had ever happened.
Not long after, Tang Zhimu and Li Chou arrived at the mountaintop together.
“Is there any record in the Scripture House?” Chen Mu looked at Tang Zhimu, who had been guarding the Scripture House at the Tangshan Institute for many years and was well-read.
“It might be the Emperor’s Liquid,” Tang Zhimu said somewhat uncertainly. “According to ancient records, a similar celestial phenomenon has occurred a thousand years ago and was said to be related to the Mistaken Heaven from Outer Heaven.”
Emperor’s Liquid?
This thing is called the Emperor’s Liquid?!
Chen Mu’s heart skipped a beat.
Back on the Outer Heaven Stars, he had unexpectedly comprehended the Plague Immortal Secret Technique from the Magic Artifact Plague Immortal Flag.
This technique not only allowed the concoction of plague poisons but also brewed a Precious Medicine called Emperor’s Liquid.
However, its brewing process was quite sinister.
It viewed all beings as flowers, using Plague Poison as bees. By devouring and gathering the spirits of all beings, Emperor’s Liquid was nurtured and refined, which could enhance the Spiritual Deity upon consumption.
Back then in Outer Heaven, the Sect Master of the Thousand Mechanisms Sect, Lv Yue, had resorted to using the Plague Poison to devour spirits wantonly, causing chaos and unrest, with countless deaths and casualties.
“This golden silk rain falling from the sky is also called Emperor’s Liquid.”
“Are they the same thing, or are they just the same name?”
Chen Mu frowned.
…
The next morning.
Chen Mu hurried over to Star-picking Peak.
As he entered the Star-picking Hall at the mountaintop, he found an elder and a young Taoist, along with Institute Yuan Zhen.
Chen Mu knew they were the Left and Right Supervisors of Nine Peaks Mountain, guarding Wangyue and Chaoyang Peaks, respectively.
After a brief salute, Chen Mu anxiously looked at the Institute Yuan Zhen.
“Institute, about that anomaly last night…”
“There might have been some changes in the Outer Heaven Stars,” Yuan Zhen said gravely.
“Could it be related to the chaos in Yizhou Interior, where it’s said Outer Heaven Demons have descended?” Right Supervisor Lin Tu, who appeared to be a young Taoist in his twenties, suggested.
“No,” Yuan Zhen shook his head. “The chaos in Yizhou Interior is more of a man-made disaster than a natural one, and it’s pretty much unrelated to Outer Heaven.”
Man-made disaster?
Yin Ghost Sect members?
It seems that the Yellow Springs Sect isn’t entirely unaware of the internal chaos in Yizhou.
Chen Mu was suddenly enlightened.
“Those matters are not our concern. Let’s not discuss them too much. We should focus on the current anomaly,” Yuan Zhen redirected the conversation back to last night’s celestial change.
“Several years ago, the Upper Court started sending disciples to Outer Heaven. Now it seems that there indeed might be changes occurring in Outer Heaven,” the white-haired Left Supervisor Hu Sheng said solemnly.
“I’ve heard that Mr. Chen once guarded Outer Heaven. Do you know anything about this?” Right Supervisor Lin Tu curiously asked Chen Mu.
Chen Mu immediately thought of his past experience on Border Shelter Star.
At that time, demons had invaded and overpowered the stationed Daoist Soldiers. He had no choice but to find a way to escape.
However, a mishap in the Moving Void technique caused him to accidentally fall from Outer Heaven into Yizhou.
But the demons causing chaos on Border Shelter Star were from Nether Demon Heaven, wasn’t the Emperor’s Liquid related to Mistaken Heaven?
Chen Mu didn’t hide much and relayed his past experiences.
Upon hearing this, the others felt heavy-hearted, still not understanding what exactly was going on.
“We cannot meddle with matters in Outer Heaven, as there are elders and disciple Daoist Soldiers of the Upper Court guarding there.”
“For now, we should only ensure the safety of Nine Peaks Mountain,” Yuan Zhen said calmly after a moment.
“I will contact the Upper Court to inquire about the cause of this anomaly. Everyone, stay vigilant and observe the situation quietly for now.”
It seems that this is all we can do for now.
Chen Mu nodded along, helplessly.
