Translator: AnubisTL
Li Qing returned to the space within the Netherworld Stone Tablet, this time carrying the Fire Spirit Pearl.
Though the spirit pearl's primordial origin was severely damaged, it still contained the fundamental laws of the Dao, making it a Holy Artifact and supreme treasure unique to this realm.
After waiting another eighteen years, Lin Jing appeared even weaker. Even within the Netherworld Stone Tablet's space, her voice could only reach him in fragmented bursts.
"Master..."
Gazing at Lin Jing trapped within the ice crystals, Li Qing frowned slightly. "Don't panic. Your master will rescue you right away!"
With that, he retrieved the Fire Spirit Pearl.
Buzz!
The pitch-black space instantly blazed with light as crimson spiritual energy poured forth like radiant luminescence.
Li Qing's fingers danced through the air, conjuring streams of spirit fire that erupted from his fingertips.
As the spirit fire merged with the spirit pearl, the temperature in the space rapidly soared.
Soon, the seemingly eternal ice crystals before them began to melt.
These crystals were formed from Yellow Springs Water and Great Yin True Water, capable of dissolving all things under heaven. When frozen, they could imprison living beings, freezing them in ageless stasis, drastically slowing the depletion of their Lifespan.
Under the combined influence of the Fire Spirit Pearl and the heavenly spirit fire, the unique ice crystals melted at an increasingly rapid pace.
Li Qing wasted none of the Miraculous Water produced by the melting process, collecting it all in his Black Furnace.
Later, when he continued practicing the Dao Tribulation Limitless Sutra, he would need this destructive force to temper his body.
The liquid formed by the fusion of these two Miraculous Waters was precisely what he needed most.
After a long while, Lin Jing, who had been frozen within the ice crystals, finally broke free.
By then, even standing had become an immense challenge for her. After being frozen in the ice crystals for so many years, her limbs had long since atrophied.
Seeing her condition, Li Qing immediately supported his disciple. Before he could even ask how she was, a peculiar Stone Token suddenly flew out from Lin Jing's robes.
Engraved on the token were two characters: "Yellow Springs."
It was clear without a second thought that this was some kind of sacred token from the Yellow Springs Holy Sect, and one of extremely high status at that—likely not even a token that ordinary elders could possess.
"Master," Lin Jing said weakly, "this space contains the legacy left behind by the Yellow Springs Holy Sect."
"It was this token that protected my vital energy, preventing me from freezing to death inside the ice," Lin Jing said, her voice trembling with weakness.
Li Qing nodded, showing no immediate urgency to explore the space. Instead, he first used his mana to nourish Lin Jing's body.
Pure fire attribute true essence flowed into her icy form, instantly bringing warmth. After being frozen by the two Miraculous Waters for so many years, she had almost forgotten what warmth felt like.
"Rest well. Leave the rest to your master," Li Qing said, patting Lin Jing's head before turning his gaze toward the direction the Netherworld Sacred Token had flown.
That area led to the deepest part of the Netherworld Stone Tablet's interior, a pitch-black space impenetrable to the naked eye.
As the Sacred Token streaked through the darkness, ripples suddenly spread across the space ahead.
"There's another barrier here, one that even my divine sense can't penetrate!" Li Qing's eyebrows shot up in surprise.
The Yellow Springs Holy Sect had mastered the art of concealment. By harnessing the unique properties of the Yellow Springs River Water, they could evade the divine sense of most cultivators.
Li Qing gently set Lin Jing down and said in a warm tone, "Wait here. I'll be right back."
With that, he stepped through the opened barrier.
Lin Jing had been right. Inside lay the inheritance left behind by the Yellow Springs Holy Sect!
Within the barrier stood an ancient, dark gray pavilion. Hidden by the barrier, Li Qing hadn't noticed it before.
As he entered the pavilion, he saw rows of jade slips and ancient texts suspended on shelves, all perfectly preserved.
At the far end of the pavilion, a stone-bound scripture rested on a high platform. Li Qing's gaze was immediately drawn to it.
"This... is the Yellow Springs Dao Scripture?!"
Li Qing exclaimed in astonishment, recognizing the scripture's name. It was clear that this was the fundamental cultivation manual passed down by the Yellow Springs Holy Sect!
Currently at a critical stage of Law Creation, such an Immortal Dao cultivation technique would be invaluable to him.
Even if he didn't ultimately cultivate this manual, the knowledge he could glean from it would greatly streamline the process of creating his own daoist arts.
With that thought, Li Qing gently turned the stone cover of the scripture.
It was indeed a profound Immortal Dao cultivation technique. As Li Qing skimmed through it, he couldn't help but gasp.
"This manual is divided into six layers, with the highest level reaching the Void Refinement Stage?"
"Void Refinement Stage... is that the realm beyond the Divine Transformation Stage? Unbelievable!"
At last, Li Qing had learned the name of the realm beyond the Divine Transformation Stage. He savored the name, finding it profoundly mysterious, yet he couldn't fathom what kind of realm it truly represented.
Thus, Li Qing devoured the entire Yellow Springs Dao Scripture with ravenous hunger. The text was intricate and profound, and even he could only barely memorize it, unable to immediately grasp its full meaning.
This advanced Immortal Dao cultivation technique leaned heavily toward the dark arts, favored by ghost cultivators and demonic cultivators. Cultivating it would imbue one's true essence with an increasingly sinister nature.
As Li Qing read through the scripture, he finally understood why the bones in the Yellow Springs River hadn't dissolved.
"So that's it! By cultivating this manual, one can use Yellow Springs True Essence to temper their bones and forge a unique Acquired Dao Body."
"This Dao Body is called the Yellow Springs Nether Physique. Once perfected, it allows one to cross the Yellow Springs without dissolving, preserving the fleshly body intact!"
"That explains why the bones in the Yellow Springs River haven't decayed. They must have been cultivated using this Immortal Dao cultivation technique."
As he continued reading, Li Qing discovered numerous divine abilities and techniques within the manual, including methods for utilizing the Yellow Springs River Water.
A smile finally spread across Li Qing's face.
He now knew how to retrieve bones from the Yellow Springs River! The scripture had given him the inspiration he needed.
The thought of the fifth-tier avian True Bone at the river's source set his heart ablaze. It was the True Bone of a great demon in the Divine Transformation stage—a treasure beyond measure!
Even the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild lacked spiritual materials of this caliber. It was undoubtedly the finest material for refining treasures!
(End of the Chapter)
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