Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 743 - 345: Accelerating Withered Wood Growth; Celestial Alchemist’s Visit (3)

Chapter 743: Chapter 345: Accelerating Withered Wood Growth; Celestial Alchemist’s Visit (3)

For those Nascent Soul cultivators whose lifespan is nearing its end, it is simply a lifesaving item.

Such a valuable treasure, gifted as a congratulatory present by a Celestial Alchemist, is indeed astoundingly generous.

Xu Ping had already guessed in his heart that the Celestial Alchemist’s visit was probably not just to offer congratulations.

His expression unchanged, Xu Ping pushed the jade box back and said, "Celestial Alchemist, this gift is too heavy. I feel unworthy to accept it!"

The Celestial Alchemist gave a gentle smile, waved his sleeve, and pushed the jade box back:

"Why decline, my friend? Though this pill is precious, for someone like me, as long as there are enough spirit medicines, it can be refined."

Xu Ping knew these words carried a hint of pretense, so he decided to speak straightforwardly.

"Celestial Alchemist, you and I have known each other for a long time, with considerable dealings."

"Moreover, I have promised the Celestial Alchemist to act twice, so whatever matter you have can be spoken openly." Xu Ping smiled slightly, with an inexplicable tone.

The Celestial Alchemist, seeing Xu Ping’s direct inquiry, didn’t conceal any longer, nodding slightly: "You’re indeed straightforward, my friend."

"I do have a favor to ask for this visit."

He gently stroked his long beard, a glint flashing in his eyes: "In the Celestial South Sea, I discovered a secret location where a Fourth Rank Lower Grade Flood Dragon roams. More importantly, this Flood Dragon contains a trace of True Dragon Bloodline!"

"Celestial South Sea?"

"Flood Dragon?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s heart slightly trembled, his eyebrows involuntarily arching.

Having cultivated for two hundred years, especially after achieving Nascent Soul, Xu Ping was well-acquainted with the geographical layout of the Nanchuan Realm.

The Nanchuan Realm is surrounded by endless seas on all sides, and the Celestial South Sea is one of those seas.

As everyone knows, the seas are also the haven for numerous Water Element Demon Beasts, especially high-ranking Water Element Demon Beasts.

Cultivators often meet untimely ends here, disappearing silently into the azure abyss.

And the Flood Dragon, although classified as a Fourth Rank Lower Grade Demon Beast, its combat power far exceeds others of the same rank.

More importantly, the Flood Dragon is a descendant of the Dragon Race, with a thin stream of True Dragon Bloodline flowing within it, even a small amount is extremely precious.

This kind of bloodline is far stronger than the Ten Thousand Snakes clan from before.

Moreover, the Flood Dragon lives in the ocean, bolstered by Water Element advantage, making it difficult for even a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator to handle alone.

"What does the Celestial Alchemist want with this Flood Dragon?" Xu Ping already had a guess in his heart, but he asked anyway.

The Celestial Alchemist sighed lightly, his face showing a bit of longing: "I wish to obtain its essence pill to refine pills for breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul."

He looked intently at Xu Ping: "You know, my friend, I have been immersed in the pill path for many years, with slow cultivation progress."

"Now, I have been stuck in the Early-Stage Nascent Soul for nearly two hundred years, unable to advance beyond this bottleneck."

"Breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul would enable me to survive the upcoming catastrophe."

"Refining pills?"

Xu Ping’s gaze slightly focused, gently stroking the teacup.

The essence pill from a Fourth Rank Flood Dragon can aid an Early-Stage Nascent Soul to break through to Mid-Stage, a tale long circulated in the Cultivation Realm.

However, cultivators who break through using this method often find their foundation unstable, making future cultivation progression nearly impossible, with Late-Stage Nascent Soul becoming an almost unreachable dream.

The Celestial Alchemist’s expression remained calm, appearing to have seen through Xu Ping’s thoughts: "You need not worry, my friend, I have already weighed the pros and cons."

"Given my age, breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul and surviving the Wind Origin Realm invasion is already a great blessing, I dare not dream of Late-Stage."

Xu Ping slightly nodded, understanding in his heart.

Indeed, with the catastrophe approaching, every bit of increased power is another chance for survival.

"Where in the Celestial South Sea is this Flood Dragon located?"

"What level of power does it possess?"

Xu Ping asked solemnly, a hint of caution flashing in his eyes.

The Celestial Alchemist was obviously well-prepared.

He took out a jade slip, flicked his fingers, and an image of light unfolded between them.

It displayed a vast expanse of ocean, with a mountain range deep underwater, its peaks undulating and jagged rocks standing imposingly.

"This place is called the ’Ten Thousand Scales Abyss’, located in the southern part of the Celestial South Sea, reaching thirty thousand fathoms below the sea."

The Flood Dragon has dwelled here for a millennium, consuming countless Sea Race creatures, its length exceeding a hundred meters, with scales as hard as profound iron.

The Celestial Alchemist lightly tapped the image, transforming the light to reveal a massive dragon, its body verdant green, dragon head slightly flat, resembling a snake yet not, with four claws under its belly, green scales on its back glinting with a cold hue.

"This Flood Dragon is named ’Cyan Evil’, though it is a Fourth Rank Lower Grade, its battle prowess far exceeds others of the same rank due to a slight manifestation of True Dragon Bloodline."

"Its Water Element divine techniques are exquisite, and it moves through the sea with ease, making even Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators unwilling to provoke it alone."

Xu Ping contemplated the image for a moment, frowning slightly: "The Celestial Alchemist speaks truth."

"This Flood Dragon occupies the seafloor, taking full advantage of water terrain."

"Though I have some skills, compared to Mid-Stage giants, there’s still a gap."

"Engaging rashly in the ocean may not be a wise move."

The Celestial Alchemist stroked his beard with a smile: "Rest assured, my friend, I have already made arrangements."

"Besides the two of us, I’ve invited two other friends, both of whom are at the peak of Early-Stage Nascent Soul and Water Element cultivators, with great divine techniques in the sea."

"With four Nascent Soul True Monarchs working together, and deploying the ’Dragon-locking Array’, it’s enough to trap Cyan Evil and kill it leisurely."

"Two peak Early-Stage Nascent Soul Water Element cultivators?" Xu Ping nodded slightly upon hearing this.

With four Nascent Soul cultivators joining forces, plus the Dragon-locking Array specially designed to restrain Water Element Demon Beasts.

Even in the unfavorable ocean environment, the odds of capturing a Fourth Rank Lower Grade Flood Dragon are indeed high.

"When do we start?" Xu Ping took a light sip of tea, asking the final question.

He needed to plan his cultivation schedule based on the timing of the action.

After all, facing a Fourth Rank Flood Dragon is no small matter, and ample preparation is required to ensure nothing goes wrong.

The Celestial Alchemist’s eyes flashed with a brilliant light: "Eight years from now, on the summer solstice."

"That’s when the tide is lowest, and Cyan Evil’s range of activities will be relatively fixed, the best time to capture it."