I am grinding experience in another world - Chapter 776 - 764: Mistaken Heaven
Outside the wooden house on Weizhi Peak.
“Tell the Inspection Courtyard people to stay alert. Inform me immediately if there are any anomalies,” Chen Mu carefully instructed.
“Does the Institute fear an invasion by Outer Heaven Demons?” Tang Zhimu’s expression was serious.
“It’s hard to say,” Chen Mu sighed.
Back in Hai Province, demons descended suddenly, causing heavy casualties. He didn’t want a repeat of that.
“If we can discover it a moment earlier, we can retreat…” He corrected, “I mean, prepare defenses a moment earlier!” he instructed sternly.
You were just talking about retreating, weren’t you!
Tang Zhimu frowned at Chen Mu.
At Tangshan Institute, whenever there’s any sign of trouble, this Institute Chen would immediately pack up to flee.
You’re a dignified Daoist Qi Refiner, how can you be so cowardly!
“Rest assured, Institute. I’ll go move the Weizhi Peak’s stored supplies onto the Dragon Bone Boat right away,” Tang Zhimu said seriously.
Chen Mu: “…”
There’s no need to be in such a hurry.
“Handle it personally, and don’t let any information leak,” he said.
Tang Zhimu immediately clasped his hands in a salute, turned around, and left in a hurry.
“Hmm, I’m only taking precautions, definitely not planning to run away!” Chen Mu said confidently.
Watching Tang Zhimu leave, he looked up at the sky, his mind still occupied with thoughts of the Emperor’s Liquid.
Was it because of a Great Demon invasion from Mistaken Heaven into the Outer Heaven Star?
Chen Mu was unsure.
If it affected Yizhou…
Sigh…
“Given the situation, I’d better accumulate experience first.”
After pondering for a while, Chen Mu sighed and resumed his usual practice of employing Yama Feasting Divine Power to devour the Exotic Beasts.
“Hmm? The quality of the Exotic Beasts seems to have improved this time?”
“Tsk, this counts as some of the few pieces of good news.”
…
Days passed one by one.
Institute Yuan Zhen contacted the Upper Court but didn’t get any useful information; they only confirmed that the Emperor’s Liquid was indeed related to Mistaken Heaven.
The specific reasons and subsequent changes, the Upper Court of the Yellow Springs Sect did not disclose, seemingly involving some secrets.
Atop Weizhi Peak, Chen Mu occasionally sent out the Vermilion Feather Sword to explore the area within hundreds of miles.
Yet several days passed, and the surroundings remained as calm as ever, as if the previous Emperor’s Liquid phenomenon had never occurred.
And as time went on, the unrest triggered by the descent of the Emperor’s Liquid gradually calmed down.
Then, a month later, on a night when a full moon hung high in the sky.
A rain of golden threads fell from the sky, and the Emperor’s Liquid descended once again.
…
“The Luofu Dao led by the Yellow Springs Sect is counterattacking the Outer Mistaken Heaven; the Emperor’s Liquid phenomenon is caused by the two realms touching,” Yuan Zhen explained inside Star-picking Hall on Star-picking Peak.
Two months passed, and the Upper Court of the Yellow Springs Sect finally released some less secretive information.
“Just like the moon rising in the east and setting in the west, the Emperor’s Liquid is a phenomenon unique to Mistaken Heaven.”
“The interaction and penetration of the two realms resulted in the phenomenon of the Emperor’s Liquid here.”
“And it’s not just us in Yizhou; the entire Hundred Intentions Heaven Thirteen States have been affected.”
Upon hearing these words, Chen Mu exchanged a glance with the other two supervisors, Hu Lin and Lin Tu, and they all let out a sigh of relief.
Firstly, knowing the definite reason behind the upheaval alleviated a lot of psychological pressure.
Secondly…
If the whole world is affected, it’s better than only Yizhou suffering, isn’t it?
“Did the Upper Court mention any harmful effects of the Emperor’s Liquid?” Lin Tu, the Right Supervisor, inquired.
“Monsters run rampant in Mistaken Heaven. It’s said that the Emperor’s Liquid is a reason for this,” Yuan Zhen said gravely.
“According to the Upper Court, it can stimulate the bloodline evolution of Exotic Beasts and Monsters. Exotic Beasts bathed in the Emperor’s Liquid have a higher chance to cultivate demonic power and awaken Spiritual Wisdom.”
Demonic power? Awakening?
This is not good!
Chen Mu furrowed his brows.
Ordinary Exotic Beasts instinctively seek out Spirit Lands for advancement, let alone Monsters that have awakened Spiritual Wisdom.
And the Primordial Earth Vein at Nine Peaks Mountain, dense with Star Vital Energy, is the best Spirit Land in Southwest Yizhou.
If large numbers of Monsters were drawn here to seize and attack…
“No worries, the area around our Nine Peaks Mountain is remote and barren, with no strong Exotic Beast groups within a thousand miles,” Lin Tu, the Right Supervisor, said nonchalantly. “Even if Exotic Beasts evolve into Monsters, it should take a long time.”
“We must not be careless,” Yuan Zhen shook his head.
“Starting today, the Inspection Courtyard’s benefits will increase by thirty percent, staff will be doubled, and the patrol area expanded.”
“Before Exotic Beasts awaken, they often become irritable. As long as we observe carefully, we can detect them early.”
“At that time, either drive them away or capture and kill them; there shouldn’t be any major issues.”
“You all shouldn’t be idle either; regularly patrol the surroundings to prevent any accidents,” Yuan Zhen instructed seriously.
The others clasped their fists in agreement.
They talked a bit more about potential dangers before finally leaving one by one.
…
At the summit of Weizhi Peak.
Chen Mu sat in front of the thatched hut in deep thought.
Flee?
But where could he flee?
The Emperor’s Liquid has spread across the Thirteen States, and it’s the same everywhere. Unless he runs to an isolated island overseas, where the Earth Veins are weak and Vital Energy is scarce, impossible to support cultivation.
And Nine Peaks Mountain’s location is remote and barren, with weak Exotic Beasts. Institute Yuan had thoughtfully considered everything and made early preparations.
Moreover, each peak has a complete Mountain Protection Magical Barrier, so staying in Nine Peaks Mountain might actually be safer.
“Tsk, this is the best we can do for now,” Chen Mu sighed helplessly after repeatedly pondering.
…
A few days later, inside the thatched hut on the mountaintop.
Chen Mu looked at the grey stone gate reflected in his eyes with a peculiar expression.
“This Emperor’s Liquid doesn’t seem to be all bad either.”
Yama Feasting Divine Power devours Exotic Beasts, assisting in the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Armor. But an ordinary Exotic Beast would only contribute a few to ten points of experience to the Heavenly Demon Armor.
Yet, since the Emperor’s Liquid phenomenon, the value has changed to twenty or thirty!
He had noticed this before but thought it was just luck.
Now it seems it was all because the Exotic Beasts were affected by the Emperor’s Liquid, leading to atavistic bloodline evolution!
An idea struck Chen Mu, and he immediately summoned Tang Zhimu, instructing him to intensify the purchase of Exotic Beasts.
The new round of Yellow Springs Gourd cultivation that was supposed to start was also postponed. Apart from using the Vermilion Feather Sword to monitor the area around Weizhi Peak, he spent the rest of his time contemplating the Heavenly Demon Armor Secret Technique.
A few days later, outside the thatched house, on the porch.
Chen Mu lay on a rocking chair, summoning the grey stone gate.
Heavenly Demon Armor: 1267/10000/Ninth Rank;
“In just seven or eight days, it increased by more than a thousand experience,”
“I guess this counts as a blessing in disguise.”
Chen Mu happily observed the Jade Seed internally.
Currently, in addition to the golden Daoist Foundation, there were three more layers of ever-changing, aura-transforming dark green Spiritual Light spheres.
Including the initial layer, there were now four layers of the Heavenly Demon Armor, firmly protecting the Daoist Foundation at the center.
The condensed Vital Energy aura, resembling amber, extended six meters outward.
“Stacking Armor is good, I like stacking armor.”
“Unfortunately, it ends here for now.” Chen Mu regrettably lamented.
There weren’t many strong Exotic Beast groups around Nine Peaks Mountain to begin with; after massive purchasing in recent days, most of them were devoured by him.
Unless the Exotic Beast bloodlines continued to evolve, it was unlikely to significantly enhance the experience further anytime soon.
“If we have a few more Emperor’s Liquids…”
“Uh, never mind, let’s not have any more.”
The Emperor’s Liquid could accelerate the awakening and demonization of Exotic Beasts. If it happens a few more times, it might cause great chaos.
Compared to chaos and upheaval, he’d rather have the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Armor proceed a bit slower.
