Chapter 1515: Dragon Transformation Pool

Chapter 1515: Chapter 1515: Dragon Transformation Pool

It must be said that using Spiritual Qi to feel the surroundings instead of sight is a tremendously strenuous and thankless task.

Not only does it consume Spiritual Qi, but it is far from as intuitive as sight, and at most, it helps one avoid bumping into walls.

Lin Tian and Xu Xianrong turned yet another very large bend, and Lin Tian had already lost track of how many times they had turned. The cave was incredibly twisted. Were it not for the strong fragrance in his nose, Lin Tian would have given up moving forward long ago.

Although Xu Xianrong hadn’t said anything, Lin Tian was sure she already wanted to turn back. At the very least, going back and getting more people would be wise.

But the cave wasn’t discovered by Xu Xianrong; it was Lin Tian’s discovery. Both rationally and emotionally, he had the primary right to decide.

Suddenly, a light appeared before them!

It was a pillar of light shining directly down from above the cave, with even some sunlight, very bright!

Because they had been in darkness all along, their eyes were very uncomfortable when they suddenly encountered such blinding light, almost forcing them shut.

But Golden Core cultivators are different from ordinary people; the Spiritual Qi in their bodies gives the best adjustment to their bodies. So that blinding feeling vanished after only a few seconds.

The feeling of seeing daylight again, of returning to brightness, was indescribably delightful.

Lin Tian looked upwards only to find that there was a straight hole above the cave, obviously naturally formed by a landslide.

Only then did he realize that they had been walking downhill all along without knowing, already twenty meters away from the summit.

"Lin Tian, look ahead," Xu Xianrong shouted.

Lin Tian looked ahead and saw the path was still dark. By the dim light, they could see a spring on the ground ahead, and the water in the spring was actually pale golden.

They could be one hundred percent sure that the fragrance they had smelled was the steam rising from this water.

Yu Yang also spoke with great excitement, "This... could very well be the Dragon Transformation Pool! I had a feeling before, but wasn’t sure. Now it is confirmed! This is the Dragon Transformation Pool!"

Lin Tian was stunned for a moment and asked in his mind, "Master, could you not get excited by yourself? Let me share in the joy as well."

"You fool! You don’t even know about the Dragon Transformation Pool!"

"..." Lin Tian was speechless; if you don’t tell me, how would I know? And he even scolded me.

"Dragon Transformation Pool, as the name suggests, is a pool that allows one to transform into a dragon. First, such a pool requires a natural hot spring with a dragon vein beneath it. Also, the concentration of Spiritual Qi gathered in this place must be sufficient. There are many other factors, ones too complicated to explain at the moment. You just need to know that this pool can enhance your physical body to an extraordinary degree, and that’s enough."

"Physical enhancement?"

"Yes. Just like the Ancient Martial the Wang Family, who focus more on external skills, honing their muscles and bones to be like armor. A simple example is Wang Manzi’s Nine-Turned Barbaric Bone Body, which is a result of physical enhancement reaching a certain level. Now, if you soak in this pool for a while, your muscles and bones will also become strong to a certain degree. This is a rare opportunity that comes but once in a lifetime."

"The tree on that stone platform must have absorbed some water from the Dragon Transformation Pool, which allows it to bear fruits comparable to rare herbs. And the bull strengthened its physique by eating those fruits, even regenerating broken horns."

"Didn’t I mention before that the strange bull resembled the legendary Chou Niu? It is also a descendant of dragons. By eating the fruits from that tree, it exhibited such traits. Imagine how powerful the Dragon Transformation Pool itself could be?"

The more Lin Tian listened, the heavier his breath became.

He was excited! His heart surged with excitement! He couldn’t wait to jump into that pool immediately.

But before a smile could spread across Lin Tian’s face, he heard Yu Yang say, "But don’t be too happy just yet, the Dragon Transformation Pool is not that simple to soak in."

"Please explain, Master."

"Do you know which animal is the easiest to transform into a dragon?"

Lin Tian thought for a few seconds, "A snake!"

"Yes, a snake. In ancient times, a snake growing to a certain length could be considered a python, which could then cultivate into a flood dragon and move into the ocean. To transform into a dragon, it needs to encounter storms and survive a thunder tribulation. Only after enduring the thunder tribulation without dying can it become a dragon, growing dragon horns, scales, and claws. Ascending to heaven during the Spring Equinox and diving into the abyss during the Autumn Equinox, its power is immense."

"But that’s just a legend, nothing more than a story. However, the Dragon Transformation Pool before you is real. There is very likely a giant python in this pool! Now you understand why that bull only dares to live on that stone platform, not venturing into the cave? It fears death! However, lower-intelligence creatures cannot sense this and are lured by the fragrance of the Dragon Transformation Pool, only to be swallowed whole by the giant python... just like you two now."

This last sentence was a bucket of cold water poured over Lin Tian from start to finish, scaring him into shivering subconsciously.

"Master... so if there is truly a giant python in that pool, is it stronger than that bull?"

"Well, what do you think?"

The excitement on Lin Tian’s face instantly melted away. That bull had been so hard to deal with, almost costing him his life under its horns. How could he stand against a python on the verge of transforming into a dragon?

"Master, why don’t we leave? Heed the proverb: ’A wise man knows when to retreat.’ I’m truly scared; even if this treasure is given to me, I wouldn’t dare take it."

Yu Yang replied unamused, "What are you afraid of? Don’t you see there’s sunlight directly overhead? Before it fully transforms, this python can’t stand light, or it could never become a dragon. So, where you stand now is absolutely safe. But if you venture to the edge of the Dragon Transformation Pool... that’s another story."

Lin Tian felt that conversing with his old master was like riding a rollercoaster, with constant ups and downs, thrilling his heart.

"You must have a way to deal with it, right?" Lin Tian asked tentatively.

Yu Yang sighed lightly and said, "If we find the current place of my Yv Family and borrow a treasure from the clan, it would not be a problem for you."

"What about the Thousand Jin Rock, isn’t it usable?" Lin Tian asked. The Thousand Jin Rock was currently on his back.

"The array in this stone blade is profound. Unless you can fully comprehend it, you can’t wield its full power; it’s not very helpful," said Yu Yang.

Lin Tian was used to having cold water poured over him, so he gritted his teeth and said, "So, do I walk away, or do I battle? If I can’t fight it, what do you suggest?"

"Even if you can’t defeat it, you can always try. If you really can’t win, you can run, can’t you? Do you think it will chase you out?" Yu Yang replied rather unkindly.

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