Daoist Competition-Chapter 1048 - 264: Xuanming Heavy Water

Zhang Yan sensed an anomaly in the spiritual mechanism within the Cave Mansion and upon looking around, discovered that it was actually the Divine Beast Egg starting to exhibit some activity.

This object was enormous, comparable to a small hill, so ever since he brought it back to the Cave Mansion, it had been placed atop the outer Stone Platform, nourished day and night by the Spiritual Energy within the mansion. Unaware visitors might mistake it for mere decoration.

As the spiritual breath continuously infused into it, the rough, rocky appearance of the egg gradually peeled away, revealing a smooth exterior. Dark spots emerged on its shell, shimmering endlessly, and water elements manifested, forming a mist that filled the Cave Mansion as if clouds had drifted in.

It took a full hour for this phenomenon to gradually cease, and the object reverted back to its unremarkable rocky form.

Curious, Zhang Yan summoned the Mirror Spirit and pointedly asked, "Has this object ever undergone such a transformation before?"

The Mirror Spirit hurriedly replied, "Master, ever since you departed, this egg undergoes such transformations at the hours of the Rat and the Horse, absorbing Spiritual Energy. Otherwise, it hasn’t caused any harm. Not knowing your intentions, I just let it be."

Zhang Yan felt something was amiss and subtly operated his skills, only to discover that the circulation of spiritual mechanism was now somewhat sluggish, unlike the usual smoothness.

It was only then that he realized that although just an hour had passed, the amount of Spiritual Energy absorbed by the egg was indeed considerable. If not for the Zhao You Heavenly Pond being a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, it might have been entirely drained.

Even that was not all; more curious still was the emergence of a chilling cold in the Cave Mansion. Even he felt chilled to the bone, the cold seeping into his heart and lungs. He had to operate his Mysterious Skill for a moment to dispel the discomfort.

Focusing for a moment, he discovered that this came from xuanyin water qi drawn from the depths of the Zhao You Heavenly Pond, mostly absorbed by the egg, with a little remaining behind.

He didn’t give it much thought and casually sent a Clear Qi to disperse it. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

However, the moment his Mana touched the water elements, he felt a sudden tremor throughout all his acupoints, and with raised eyebrows, he watched as all three hundred and sixty-five drops of You Yin Heavy Water stirred restlessly, eager to emerge.

These Heavy Waters, usually nurtured quietly within his acupoints, never stirred without being summoned. But today, for some unknown reason, they were roiling and noisy. Thinking it unwise to suppress them, he withdrew his Mana and released the reins.

Once freed, the Heavy Waters leapt out impatiently, hovering in the air of the great hall, spinning swiftly like a gyroscope. Thunderous rumbles echoed, vibrating the eardrums, as they hungrily drew in the xuanyin water qlil until not a drop was left.

One of the drops underwent a change, spinning not only larger but also gradually altering in hue. Originally as black as ink, it became inexplicably obscure and profound, as if light and air would be swallowed within.

Seeing the struggle cease, Zhang Yan gave a clear shout to return all the Heavy Waters to his acupoints. After refining them for a moment, he directed the extraordinary Heavy Water to his fingertip, concentrating to observe. Though it was only the size of a baby’s fist, he could feel a vast, unmatched power within, with undulating waves containing an indescribably profound and mysterious essence.

A thought crossed his mind, "Could this possibly be the Xuanming Heavy Water?"

If the You Yin Heavy Water advanced further, it would become Xuanming Heavy Water, said to be far more powerful according to the Lan Yun Secret Volume.

This spell was his first superior cultivation method learned, but ever since he transitioned to the Supreme Mysterious Five Elements True Light, it held little importance for him.

Even when condensing the True Imprint of Dharma Power, he had once diverted ten percent of his Essence Qi. But usually, in battles, the You Yin Heavy Water served merely to entangle, never considered a potent measure. Unexpectedly, it had transformed so today, indeed contrary to his expectations.

One might say this was a rare opportunity, though others might be joyous. But for him, what mattered most was mastering the Five Elements Escape Technique, a crucial art for self-defense—a matter of utmost urgency. Therefore, he had to temporarily set aside this Daoist Skill.