The First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 547: Chapter 547: A Mouthful of Innate Qi_1

”Moro Shen, Moro Shen, the Big Moros of our clan have agreed to your terms and will lend you the Golden Flowery Realm.”

As soon as Flower Fairy Ami saw Shen Mo, she flapped her wings and flew before him, happily relaying the good news.

”This is excellent. Thank you, Ami, for speaking on my behalf.”

Shen Mo could see a hint of pride in Ami’s expression; she had clearly contributed significantly to this outcome. He couldn’t help but smile at her in gratitude.

The conditions he had proposed to the Flower Fairy clan were not particularly generous. He merely promised that he and the disciples of the Riverside Sect would gift a mother plant to Fairy Flower Valley if they found any new spiritual plants in the future.

The Flower Fairy clan agreed to lend out the Golden Flowery Realm, a treasured artifact. This was partly due to their previous fruitful cooperation with Shen Mo and the established trust between them. Furthermore, Ami’s contribution played a significant role. After returning to Fairy Flower Valley, she advocated strongly for Shen Mo. Since all Flower Fairies considered each other ”brothers and sisters,” and given the significant merit she had recently earned, the Big Moros in her clan did not completely disregard her opinion. Of course, this didn’t preclude the possibility that the Flower Fairy clan wished to show goodwill to their ”neighbors.”

Not long after returning to the sect’s subsidiary courtyard, Shen Mo set off once again, heading to the Linjiang Mountain Range, which was occupied by the Soaring Serpent. Accompanying him were Chen Mengze, Flower Fairy Ami, and a group of Hall Masters, core disciples, and Elders from the sect’s subsidiary courtyard, all in the Spirit Sea Realm. As for Supreme Elder Zhou Zhiwei, he had to remain to guard the Chong’a Mountain courtyard and thus could not join them.

In truth, the number of people accompanying them made little difference. Only Shen Mo, who had cultivated the Reverse Dragon Curse to a profound depth, might be able to resist the Soaring Serpent’s life radiation. Upon approaching the Soaring Serpent, he faced a horde of parasitic Double-winged Flying Snakes. In this situation, he even had to refrain from using spiritual-level magic artifacts like the Demon Slaying Sword and the Ruyi Soul Stealing Needle. This was to prevent their Artifact Spirits from being twisted and distorted.

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

A series of gorgeous rainbows descended onto a mountaintop two hundred miles from the Soaring Serpent.

”This is about as far as we should go; any further will be too dangerous.” The golden radiance on Shen Mo subsided as he spoke.

Subsequently, he activated the Three-Heads Six-Arms True Immortal Technique and the Gecko Divine Skill in succession, forcefully creating a Gecko False Body that sped towards the Soaring Serpent’s location. After he achieved the Golden Core Realm, this False Body also possessed Golden Core Realm strength, and its mastery of related cultivation methods was by no means inferior! If it could resist the Soaring Serpent’s transformative power with the Reverse Dragon Curse, their chances of success for this trip would increase.

Three years ago, Shen Mo had attempted this method. However, his proficiency with the Reverse Dragon Curse was not deep enough at the time. After advancing more than ten miles under the transformative power, this False Body turned into a Flying Snake Monster.

Now, attempting again, protected by the strange Demonic Qi, the False Body remained undistorted and untransformed until it neared the Mountain River Valley. Unfortunately, at the final moment, it alerted a large number of Double-winged Flying Snakes. After a fierce battle, the False Body was torn to pieces, becoming a delicacy for the Flying Snake Monsters.

Such a brutal scene made everyone accompanying him feel somewhat fearful and uneasy.

It can work!

Shen Mo, however, was surprisingly elated.

After consuming an Elixir, recuperating for some time, and returning to his peak state, Shen Mo abruptly rose to his feet, preparing to personally head to the Mountain River Valley. At the same time, he took the Golden Flowery Realm from Ami’s hands and roughly refined it according to the seals Ami had taught him.

In the Golden Flowery Realm, there were over ten demonic beasts, with cultivation realms ranging from early-stage Class I to the peak of Class III. These beasts would help determine if the treasured artifact could block the Soaring Serpent’s transformative power. This was crucial to prevent all sect members and disciples from turning into Double-winged Flying Snakes when Shen Mo led them away.

”May Patriarch Shen achieve swift success!” the group from the Spirit Sea Realm chimed in unison, paying their respects.

Chen Mengze, standing aside, looked at Shen Mo, who was about to attempt entry into the Mountain River Realm. Her expression was somewhat complex, filled with anticipation, well wishes, worry, and doubt.

After hesitating for a moment, she quickly walked up to Shen Mo. With a wave of her fair hand, she conjured the thin cold smoke, blocking the probing of outsiders’ five senses. Then, to Shen Mo’s astonishment, she lightly pecked his lips.

Shen Mo first felt a mild coolness on his lips, followed by a soft, sweet sensation accompanied by a slight numbness. Then, a cool, sweet breath entered his mouth, instantly reaching his abdomen where it was refined by his Golden Core, transforming into a warm sensation that permeated his limbs and internal organs.

His True Yuan, resembling a Gold mist, and his Dao Body and vitality, all quietly strengthened considerably. Even his consolidated soul was cleansed and became considerably stronger than before!

The enhancement of his cultivation level was merely an additional benefit. He was pleasantly surprised to discover that his Chaotic Yuan One Qi Pill, already flawless, had its quality further improved, advancing towards outstanding quality.

By the time he regained his senses, he found the woman before him blushing as if she had drunk wine. Her beautiful eyes darted about, her bashful demeanor seemingly outshining the flowers, yet she could not conceal the sense of weakness in her eyes.

”Senior Sister Chen, you...”

Shen Mo knew he had gained a considerable advantage but was unaware if this act would affect Chen Mengze’s cultivation foundation. He himself already possessed a perfect Golden Core and had the Destiny Panel, among other reliances. Chen Mengze, however, had ordinary Talent to begin with. She had painstakingly elevated her aptitude to match that of an Ice Spirit Body through the Pure Jade Mantra. If she suffered any setback, he would inevitably feel a pang of guilt.

”Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

After regulating her breath for a moment, the weakness Chen Mengze felt faded, and her usual calm, elegant demeanor returned. ”Whether I have this mouthful of nature Qi or not will not impact my cultivation,” she said. ”But for you, it should provide some benefits. Now that you are taking the risk to forcibly enter the Mountain River Valley, even the slightest increase in your strength is beneficial... Be careful on this mission. If things prove impossible, it’s alright to retreat. We can discuss it at length then.”

She was clearly holding much back, but Shen Mo knew this was not the time to press further. He simply nodded solemnly, taking her words to heart.

Then, the thin cold smoke dispersed. Feeling his Golden Core growing more energetic within him, Shen Mo, with a thought, transformed into a golden rainbow and rushed towards the Soaring Serpent, the Bizarre Dragon.

Chen Mengze, Flower Fairy Ami, and the others remained where they were, silently watching him depart.

Previously, when he had tested the Soaring Serpent Bizarre Dragon with his Gecko False Body several times, the oppressive feeling had not been so intense. When his real body drew near, the Bizarre Dragon’s terrifying aura—as vast as an abyss and as deep as the sea—pressed down on him, making him feel as if he were suffocating.

At the same time, his body felt as if it had been cast into a searing furnace. Every part of him—from his skin down to his Flesh and Blood, bone marrow, and even his internal organs and soul—was wracked with unbearable burning pain. Accompanying the agony was a pervasive, deeply unsettling itch that spread throughout his body.

HUM!

The next instant, the strange Demonic Qi cultivated from the Reverse Dragon Curse became active, gradually soothing the sensations of pain and itching deep within his Dao Body and soul.

Simultaneously, the Golden Core within him spun rapidly. The Gold mist and the nature Qi Chen Mengze had transferred into him continuously worked to eliminate the imperceptible hidden dangers within his Soul Body.