Chapter 438: The Charming Are Free and Easy, the Ugly Are a Thousand Kinds of Strange
Soon after, a fragrance of irresistible allure wafted through.
This fragrance seemed as though it inherently carried a special energy, and it was not a scent that could traditionally be detected through the nose, but rather a type of fragrance rooted directly in his soul, perceivable only by his Divine Thought as 'Divine Thought Fragrance.'
This 'Divine Thought Fragrance,' captured by his Divine Thought Power, would then slightly mix, and after fusion and refinement, he actually felt his spirit become more full, and his soul power gained a slight, subtle increase, becoming a bit more condensed.
His eyes brightened instantly.
Almost instinctively, an intense desire arose in his heart, yearning to get closer and absorb more.
His body quickly moved, charging directly toward the direction of the fragrance.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths...
Bai Ziyue continually inhaled this fragrance, truly feeling his soul power enhanced. Yet simultaneously, a tinge of caution rose within his heart. Startled, he promptly suppressed and quelled that desire deep within himself, bringing his body to an abrupt halt.
"What is this thing? It could directly enhance my soul power? And it can even trigger that deep-seated instinctual desire within me?
Treasures of Heaven and Earth? Or a peerless rarity?"
Bai Ziyue was startled and a bit shocked.
This Divine Thought Fragrance held immense allure over him. If not for that hint of wariness deep within, he estimated his consciousness could have been overtaken by greed, leading to actions purely based on instinct, resulting in unimaginable consequences.
Immediately, a thought struck him.
If this Divine Thought Fragrance could influence him, could it also influence the nearby Demon Beasts?
He hastily scanned the distance, quickly discovering that driven beings were not limited to himself.
All beings above Divine Realm appeared to burst forth in chaos, charging directly toward one direction. Conversely, Demon Beasts below Divine Realm seemed bewildered, with no response at all.
*This special fragrance, directly acting upon the soul, only beings like myself above Divine Realm could refine and absorb it. But Demon Beasts below Divine Realm, without their Demon Souls tempered and evolved, could not even sense this Divine Thought Fragrance...*
Bai Ziyue quickly arrived at a conclusion, growing increasingly inquisitive.
*What lies at the root of this 'fragrance'?*
After pondering a bit, Bai Ziyue cautiously approached.
As he got closer, he slowly absorbed the Divine Thought Fragrance dispersing in the void.
Remaining ever vigilant, he quickly noticed several Divine Realm Great Demons rushing in.
Black Tiger Demon, Silver Wolf Demon, Profound Rabbit Great Demon, Wild Bull Demon... Even inherently antagonistic Great Demons, when nearby, showed an unusual non-conflict, all charging toward the source.
Soon, Bai Ziyue entered a gorge formed between two enormous peaks.
The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi within the gorge seemed not abundant, yet the Divine Thought Fragrance here felt incredibly dense.
Here, Bai Ziyue immediately discovered more Demon Beasts within the gorge.
Including even Golden Core Realm Demon Monarchs.
A giant turtle, a giant elephant, a mountain bear, a seven-colored feathered bird...
Bai Ziyue was petrified, forcefully resisting the urge to immediately flee, at which point he noticed the source of all this Divine Thought Fragrance was a flower slowly blooming.
This flower was pure black, with nine petals, each as tall as a person, closed together yet on the verge of opening, the dense Divine Thought Fragrance emanating slowly from the barely opened seams.
All surrounding Demon Beasts seemed to be absorbing this Divine Thought Fragrance, so they did not directly erupt into a battle.
Even those Golden Core Realm Demon Monarchs gathered around the giant flower, apparently wary of each other, refraining from making rash moves.
"Is this? Primordial Spirit Flower?"
Bai Ziyue's Heart Spirit trembled profoundly, unspeakably shaken.
He had never seen a Primordial Spirit Flower, nor had he heard of such a Treasure of Heaven and Earth.
The reason he knew its name was due to a mention from Master Six Extremes's "Three Mountains, Nine Waters, and Ten Thousand Treasure Records", which introduced a Fifth-Grade Spirit Pill, the only one, the Primordial Spirit Pill.
The main material, the most important material, was precisely this Primordial Spirit Flower.
Though mentioned briefly, the focus was on the effects of the Primordial Spirit Pill, yet some descriptions of the Primordial Spirit Flower in comparison to his view faintly matched...
Moreover, "Three Mountains, Nine Waters, and Ten Thousand Treasure Records" noted that the Primordial Spirit Flower blooms with nine petals, with just one petal being medicinal for concocting the Primordial Spirit Pill.
The nine-petaled Primordial Spirit Flower could be refined into nine Primordial Spirit Pills...
"If this really is the Primordial Spirit Flower, perhaps even Primordial Spirit Realm Demon Ancestors would be tempted... I..."
Bai Ziyue suddenly realized just how dangerous his approach this time was.
Even though he was twenty miles away from the actual location of the Primordial Spirit Flower, and ten miles from the nearest Divine Realm Great Demon, it still wasn't entirely safe.
Thus, he quickly retreated, distancing himself by fifty miles, cautiously focusing his Heart Spirit, concealing his presence, and settling down on an inconspicuous mountain peak.
He knew that the Primordial Spirit Flower hadn't completely blossomed yet, so the Demon Beasts remained peaceful.
Once the Primordial Spirit Flower fully bloomed and matured, it would inevitably lead to a great battle.
He had considered obtaining the Primordial Spirit Flower, as such a valuable treasure from Heaven and Earth, who wouldn't want it? Yet he was aware of his limitations, knowing well that amidst so many Great Demons, Demon Monarchs, and the potential emergence of a Primordial Spirit Realm Demon Ancestor, he stood no chance of gaining anything.
Therefore, he stayed in this location merely with the intention of carefully absorbing the stray Essence Qi before the Primordial Spirit Flower matured, enhancing his soul power.
Of course, *he couldn't help but harbor the idea of collecting Soul Energy when these Demon Beasts clashed as the Primordial Spirit Flower reached full bloom.*
*He wondered how much Soul Energy he would gain if a Golden Core Realm Demon Monarch fell.*
*Two million? Three million? Or five million?*
"Still, being here alone makes me rather conspicuous."
Immediately afterward, he furrowed his brows again.
Even though he was extremely confident in his Invisibility Technique that allowed him to merge with Heaven and Earth, he knew well that his Concealment Technique couldn't fool beings above the Golden Core Realm.
*If detected while being fifty miles away alone, those beings might become suspicious, possibly launching an attack in his direction.*
Thus, he had a sudden thought and quickly summoned Huu Dali, the White Tiger Great Demon.
The allure of the Primordial Spirit Flower was even greater for it.
Upon appearing, it growled slightly, eager to rush toward the ravine, drawn to the location of the Primordial Spirit Flower.
However, Bai Ziyue smacked it down with a palm, directly suppressing it. The tiger had no choice but to stay put, gazing mournfully into the distance, passively absorbing the endless Divine Thought Fragrance from the Primordial Spirit Flower.
Meanwhile, Bai Ziyue applied the Invisibility Technique to its fullest, sitting calmly within the Demon Qi of the White Tiger Great Demon. Unless one deliberately searched, it would be tough to detect his presence.
In this manner, he relaxed slightly and began absorbing the endless Essence Qi emanating from the Primordial Spirit Flower.
A minute passed, then two, then three...
Bai Ziyue operated the Primordial Daoist Method, and the Essence Qi from the Primordial Spirit Flower effortlessly merged with the rolling Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, entering his body, where he absorbed and converted it all.
His soul power rapidly increased as the Essence Qi surged from the Primordial Spirit Flower.
*His thoughts accelerated, his power of perception heightened, and the execution of his cultivation technique became smoother than ever. He clearly sensed the changes after enhancing his soul power.*
*The feeling of his Heart Spirit and soul being in a continuous state of tingling and rapid enhancement was utterly intoxicating.*
"*Unfortunately, fifty miles away is still too far; the Divine Thought Essence Qi of the Primordial Spirit Flower is noticeably less dense compared to within the ravine.*"
Bai Ziyue's eyes flashed as he slightly opened them.
At this moment, he looked toward the ravine, evidently aware that the number of Demon Beasts had increased somewhat.
Among them, the Golden Core Realm Demon Monarchs had grown from five to eight, and the number of Divine Realm Great Demons had also surpassed one hundred, reaching one hundred and thirteen.
"Eight Demon Monarchs and over a hundred Great Demons... *What kind of world-shattering battle would unfold if they clashed?*"
Bai Ziyue's Heart Spirit was shaken, filled with anticipation.
And as he saw so many Demon Beasts—some beautiful and free-spirited, others grotesque and bizarre—he couldn't help but feel a sense of marvel.
"Hmm? *The Primordial Spirit Flower is about to fully bloom.*"
Suddenly, his gaze locked onto the Primordial Spirit Flower, his Heart Spirit slightly tense.
At this moment, out of the nine petals on the Primordial Spirit Flower, eight were fully spread open, with only the ninth still slightly closed, requiring some time to completely unfold.
Yet even now, he could clearly see the long, dark stamens revealed within the Primordial Spirit Flower.
The concentrated Essence Qi rose quickly with the swaying stamens.
As the surrounding Golden Core Realm Demon Monarchs absorbed most of it in one breath, the remaining Essence Qi dispersed and fell upon the many Great Demons, who absorbed it. Only a small amount traveled outside, reaching Bai Ziyue.
"Wait..."
Suddenly, Bai Ziyue's Heart Spirit jumped, his gaze falling on the towering peaks on either side of the ravine.
A fox, standing as tall as a person, covered in snow-white fur, stood there.
On the other side of the peak, a giant golden eagle with cold eyes was quietly watching the Primordial Spirit Flower below.
*Primordial Spirit Realm Demon Beast? Two Primordial Spirit Realm Demon Beasts?*