This Essence Qi was even purer than that of the Dragon Transformation Grass.

Or rather, the source of the Dragon Transformation Grass's Essence Qi was the bottom of this well.

This energy made one's heart and soul tremble. It was as if they had undergone some kind of transformation. Many disciples of the Sanqing Sect trembled as they broke through, one after another, on the spot.

Xiang Tiange was so astonished his mouth hung open. "How powerful must the Ancient Dragon buried under this ancient well have been? It perished countless eons ago, yet its body has not completely decayed. The residual Essence Qi still soars into the sky, powerful enough to affect an entire world!"

Ji Zidian, her elegant figure on display, stared at the ancient well with a shocked expression. She murmured, "There must be an astonishing opportunity down there, but for us... aside from Brother Xiang, probably only Brother Wang Xiu has any hope of diving to the bottom to investigate!"

Her voice was heavy with regret. It was a true pity to be unable to delve deeper into such a treasure trove.

Xiang Tiange also shook his head with a bitter smile. "Junior Sister, you overestimate me. In this baleful qi, I wouldn't last more than a few breaths before I turned into a corpse!"

Hearing this, everyone's gaze fell upon Wang Xiu, pinning all their hopes on him.

If even Wang Xiu, who had cultivated his physical body to an inconceivable realm, couldn't do it, then they would have no choice but to retreat the way they came.

"I'll go down and take a look!" Runes covered Wang Xiu's body, and divine light shielded him, resisting the corrosion of the baleful qi as he leaped into the ancient well.

It was not pitch-black inside, but a dark, crimson red, like a space formed from the convergence of countless viscous pools of blood.

Ripples of golden light emanated from his body, forming waves that pushed outward to ward off the baleful qi. The erosion was intangible, yet he could feel it distinctly. An ordinary prodigy arriving here without the protection of a Holy Artifact would likely melt away in seconds.

ROAR—

A sudden howl erupted.

Evil dragons formed from concentrated baleful qi roared toward him, crashing against his physical body. A series of golden chimes, like an ancient bell, rang out, repelling the evil dragons.

The Mighty Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Golden Body was truly worthy of being the supreme skill of the Great Vajra Temple, as it possessed a natural restraint against demonic and malevolent forces. Moreover, Wang Xiu's technique was at the complete level, making its effects exceptionally potent. It prevented any evil spirits from getting near him.

Feeling somewhat relieved, he continued his descent.

The ancient well seemed bottomless, as if it had no end. Its silence was so profound it was despairing.

The ripples of Buddhist light around him grew more frequent and brighter. Wang Xiu's brow furrowed as he sensed that something was wrong. Although the Mighty Heavenly Dragon was powerful, it required mana to sustain. In terms of both quality and quantity, Wang Xiu's mana far surpassed that of other cultivators at his level. But as he descended deeper, the surrounding blood baleful qi's eroding power grew stronger, and the mana cost to maintain his Mighty Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Golden Body also grew higher.

It would be dangerous if his mana was exhausted before he reached the bottom.

Using the Supreme Sensing Chapter, he could feel the treasured aura growing increasingly dense and dazzlingly bright. It was many times stronger than the Dragon Transformation Grass. He wondered what kind of opportunity awaited.

I'll try going a bit deeper... Wang Xiu gritted his teeth, deciding to persevere a while longer.

He had already descended deep enough that his presence could no longer be sensed from the well's opening above. No longer holding back, he fully unleashed the Mighty Heavenly Dragon. A Golden Dragon phantasm swept out, and the pressure on him lessened considerably.

He continued forward for an unknown amount of time.

The surrounding blood baleful qi gradually grew more violent. The evil dragons formed from corpse baleful qi became clearer and more solid, as if they were real, continuously assaulting his body.

His speed was hindered, his movements becoming slower and slower. The mana within his body drained away faster and faster.

This is not good. If this continues, I probably won't be able to get back! Wang Xiu made an immediate decision to give up.

He shot upward, retracing his path at an extremely fast speed.

THUMP!

Wang Xiu burst out from the ancient well and landed to the side. The crowd quickly surrounded him.

"How was it?"

"Junior Brother, are you alright?"

"Brother Wang Xiu, are you injured?"

"Did you find anything?"

They all talked at once, their faces etched with concern.

"This ancient well is unfathomably deep. The further down you go, the stronger the corrosive force becomes. I couldn't reach the bottom," Wang Xiu reported truthfully.

Disappointment appeared on everyone's faces. But they soon cast those thoughts aside. If even Wang Xiu could not reach the bottom, then no matter how heaven-defying the opportunity below was, it had nothing to do with them. They were fated to miss it.

"In that case, we should hurry back! If that baleful qi erupts or becomes unstable, we'll be in danger!" Xiang Tiange suggested.

The others nodded in agreement and prepared to head back the way they came.

Just then.

[Ding!]

[Detected someone nearby boasting excessively, triggering a critical hit and reaching the System's high threshold. Congratulations to the Host for gaining Mana +297, Mana Quality +297!]

[Congratulations to the Host, you have received a "Primordial Bo Tian Scripture" Complete Experience Card!]

"Wait!"

Wang Xiu suddenly stopped, his eyes flashing with delight.

Who was boasting?

「Meanwhile, moments earlier.」

At the seal of the Natural Ancient Formation, the childlike figure of Qingzhou stood looking around, his brow furrowed. "Strange. I clearly sensed that overwhelming power was right around here. Why can't I sense anything now that I've arrived?"

He had already been near the area, so he was the first prodigy to arrive. But the earth-shaking disturbance from before had vanished without a trace, as if it had all been an illusion.

At that moment, from a crack he hadn't noticed, an incredibly pure Life Essence surged out and began to spread.

Even the surrounding space was affected, undergoing astonishing changes. Wild grasses grew frenziedly, and giant trees shot upward as if they had gained sentience, their canopies blocking out the sky.

Qingzhou's eyes sparkled with delight. "This is truly a treasured land! If I cultivate here, my efficiency could be a hundred times greater than before!"

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