Invincible Dad-Chapter 719 Fishing_1

But just as he was about to merge with it, Xu Lai's sea of consciousness churned tumultuously. He forcefully shattered the sound of the Heavenly Dao by his ear, interrupting the process of enlightenment and snapping back to awareness.

With swift reflexes, he took out a jade bottle and collected the six drops of golden liquid that had appeared between his eyebrows.

This was Spirit Plant Essence Blood!

A brilliant light blazed in Xu Lai's eyes.

Spirit Plants possessed a spirit, so naturally, they also had Essence Blood, and each drop was worth a fortune. When a million-year-old Spirit Plant faced danger, it would spit out its Essence Blood to create a chance to escape. The Essence Blood of Snowflower was even more terrifying; it could place a cultivator of any Boundary directly into a state of enlightenment.

Unlike cultivators, who defied the heavens, heavenly and earthly treasures were born in harmony with the Heavenly Dao. Take Snowflower, for example. It did not need to struggle against fate, nor did it need to do anything at all. As long as it was rooted within the Boundless Sea, it could grow continuously. It could easily live for ten thousand, one hundred thousand, or even a million years, eventually becoming the ruler of a forbidden area.

The same was true for other heavenly and earthly treasures. As long as they were not picked or eaten and had even a sliver of luck, they could possess a lifespan comparable to that of an Emperor Realm powerhouse.

The annals of the Immortal Domain recorded that those capable of possessing a million-year lifespan were none other than the one hundred Emperors. But out of these hundred Emperors, how many truly died a natural death? They could be counted on one's fingers!

Yet the number of million-year-old Holy Medicines was definitely more than ten times one hundred. Spirit Plants of one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand years were countless, not to mention the vast number that were five hundred thousand years or older. A lifespan of two hundred thousand years already surpassed that of a Quasi-Emperor.

Fortunately, the world is fair. While heavenly and earthly treasures possess terrifying lifespans, they are deprived of the right to cultivate.

Snowflower was cut into three segments by Mojian Wuzheng in its youth, and its already weak self-defense capabilities were divided into thirds. Even though it had survived for a hundred epochs and was a true living fossil, it had few means to protect itself.

The Demonic Wind that could sweep across a million miles.

The snowflakes that could freeze both Immortal Venerables and Quasi-Emperors.

The Essence Blood that could induce Emperors into a state of enlightenment.

And then there was nothing more!

So when neither the Demonic Wind nor the snowflakes could harm Xu Lai, Snowflower, in its desperation to escape, had to reluctantly spit out its Essence Blood. It spat out seven drops in one go. Six of those were meant to plunge Xu Lai into a state of enlightenment!

But despite all its calculations, Snowflower could never have anticipated that an Emperor of this era would be able to resist the temptation of its Essence Blood and forcibly interrupt the state of enlightenment. As a result, Snowflower failed to break free from Xu Lai's Divine Sense control and remained firmly bound, suffering a double loss.

Xu Lai hadn't expected it either. He was surprised that Snowflower would be willing to part with seven drops of Essence Blood just to flee. In terms of value, the Essence Blood was in no way inferior to the white Spiritual Fruit resting on Snowflower's leaves; in some respects, it was even more precious.

Xu Lai stored the six drops of Essence Blood in his Storage Space. He then brandished the No Righteous Sword in his hand. "If you dare to run again, I'll use this sword to cut you into three segments once more."

"..."

Having spat out so much Essence Blood, Snowflower looked somewhat listless, its leaves drooping languidly. It was already half-dead; being cut into three segments again would likely mean instant death. Under Xu Lai's threat, how could Snowflower dare cause any more trouble? It didn't dare to move an inch. Of course, bound by the Divine Sense of an Emperor, it couldn't move at all, aside from trembling its leaves.

SWOOSH!

Xu Lai formed a hand seal. A barrier materialized around the one-hundred-thousand-mile forbidden area, preventing any creature from entering without his permission.

He was going to act as a protector for Yan Chunfeng! Merging with a drop of Snowflower's Essence Blood to enter a state of enlightenment was a monumental opportunity, and Xu Lai would not allow anyone to disturb her.

One day, then two, then three passed. A week went by in the blink of an eye.

RUMBLE...

Thunderclouds flickered above the forbidden land. Half of the sky over the Southern Immortal Domain had darkened, and the core of the forbidden area where Xu Lai was located was particularly terrifying. Seven-colored lightning roared and exploded.

Xu Lai, sitting cross-legged in the void, looked up. This was the Quasi-Emperor Tribulation!

Yan Chunfeng is already at the peak of the Immortal Venerable Boundary. Could it be that she wants to push through and step into the Quasi-Emperor Realm in one go?

Just as Xu Lai prepared to leave the area to make space for the Fourth Divine General to face her tribulation, she opened her eyes, and the tribulation clouds in the sky dispersed.

She's not transcending?

Xu Lai was a little surprised.

"I'm not fully prepared," Yan Chunfeng said, gently shaking her head.

The ascension from peak Immortal Venerable to Quasi-Emperor was a trial with virtually no chance of survival. There were only two outcomes: successfully passing the tribulation and becoming a Quasi-Emperor, or failing and perishing, your Dao scattered. Yan Chunfeng wanted to wait a bit longer.

Xu Lai nodded and said no more. Although he was The Supreme Emperor, he seldom meddled in the cultivation of the Heavenly Court's Divine Generals or Heavenly Soldiers. He never told them how they should cultivate or how they should face their tribulations. The most he did was to gift them heavenly and earthly treasures or Divine Techniques, and then leave. He rarely offered unsolicited advice unless their cultivation was leading them to qi deviation.

It wasn't that he was being secretive. Rather, he feared misguiding his subordinates. After all, the cultivation method of the Emperor Realm was not suitable for everyone, and forcing it upon them might backfire. This was especially true starting from the Venerable Realm. To reach it, one had to cross the Divine Bridge. From that point onward, cultivators of any race had to walk a path uniquely their own and comprehend their own Dao.

Yan Chunfeng was overjoyed. She had not expected that by following The Supreme Emperor into the forbidden land, she would serendipitously obtain a drop of Snowflower's Essence Blood and even enter a state of enlightenment. Stepping into the Quasi-Emperor Realm was merely the most obvious benefit; more importantly, it extended her lifespan. Yan Chunfeng had a faint feeling that the single drop of blood could extend her life by at least fifty thousand years, so she was in no hurry to advance.

Having received such benefits, Yan Chunfeng became even more gentle. Pinching one of Snowflower's lustrous, translucent leaves with her delicate fingers, she curved her eyes into crescents.

It feels just as comfortable to the touch as I imagined.

Yan Chunfeng proactively comforted the plant, "Don't be afraid. The Supreme Emperor is very nice."

RUSTLE RUSTLE RUSTLE.

The Snowflower trembled its leaves.

Yan Chunfeng translated, "The Supreme Emperor, it says it's willing to offer three Spiritual Fruits in exchange for its freedom. Additionally, it asks you to put away your sword. It's scared."

"Was it really this sword that cut you?" Xu Lai's gaze flickered. "Where did that giant named Gu Yan come from? Could it be... The Other Shore?"

The Other Shore. Elder Huang Quan, the self-proclaimed Ferryman who floated on the Netherworld in a small boat, had once spoken of this place. Elder Huang Quan had even lamented how wonderful it would be if he and Xu Lai could meet on The Other Shore. Unfortunately, he had refused to say where The Other Shore was located.

RUSTLE RUSTLE RUSTLE.

"It doesn't know," Yan Chunfeng translated. "It says it only possesses the memories of this current life. The memories from before are with the other two Snowflowers."

"..."

Xu Lai fell silent, tilting his head as he studied the Snowflower. He found it truly hard to believe that this plant, only a meter tall and looking quite young, had lived through an entire life cycle.

He suddenly smiled. "Would you like to be reunited with your two siblings?"

"..."

The Snowflower shivered with trepidation. Seeing the smile and hearing the words of this human Great Emperor, a strong sense of unease washed over it. But it dared not refuse. To other cultivators, it might be the master of a forbidden land, but in front of Xu Lai, it was merely a lamb for the slaughter. Its life and death rested entirely on his whim.

"The Supreme Emperor, what are you planning to do?" Yan Chunfeng asked with a strange expression.

"Have you ever gone fishing?"

"It's been a long time," Yan Chunfeng reminisced. "The last time was about twenty thousand years ago, with Divine General Baize."

"Tell me," Xu Lai said, pointing at the Snowflower before him with a kind smile, "if I use this as bait, do you think we can catch the other two fish?"