Chapter 289: Heading to the Star Dou Forest, Tang San's Discovery
"What method?!"
Seeing Elder Ye suddenly appear, Tang San immediately asked.
As long as it could save Yang Wudi, he was willing to do anything.
"His dantian is shattered, injuring his core."
"First, we need to find suitable heavenly materials and earthly treasures, supplemented by medicines that stabilize and nourish."
"The latter we can manage with our collective efforts, but the former is quite challenging."
At this point, Elder Ye's voice weakened.
Clearly, in her mind, the probability of saving Yang Wudi was very low.
"Elder Ye, don't hesitate. Just tell me!" Tang San urged.
Elder Ye nodded slightly and said, "Many years ago, I heard that the Heaven Dou Royal Family had a seed. If successfully cultivated, it could become a heavenly material or earthly treasure."
"Unfortunately, the Heaven Dou Royal Family has never succeeded."
"They even invited members of my Ye family to participate in the cultivation, but all efforts ended in failure."
"However, despite the failures, according to the cultivation data recorded by my Ye family, this seed undoubtedly contains an enormous amount of life force."
"If we can successfully cultivate it and supplement it with your divine power, we can definitely restore his dantian."
Tang San understood.
Elder Ye also knew that he had the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so she probably wanted to see if it could help in cultivating that seed.
Tang San thought that the Heaven Dou Royal Family likely didn't inform Dugu Bo about this. After all, he was known as the Poison Douluo, and giving him a seed with an opposite attribute might have led to failure or even the seed being damaged.
"Alright, I'll head to the Heaven Dou Royal Family immediately."
After agreeing, Tang San turned to the three sect masters, including Tang Xiao, and said, "Uncle, you two, Oscar is my friend no matter what."
"He is also a member of our Heaven Dou Empire."
"We must not regard him with hostility now."
"Otherwise, if we push him to the Spirit Empire, we would be close to failure."
Tang San's words were, of course, for the future of the Heaven Dou Empire.
If Oscar could also become a god, it would alleviate much of his pressure in the future.
Moreover, he believed that Oscar wouldn't easily betray the Heaven Dou Empire, especially with his teacher Flender there.
The sect masters, hearing the hint of warning in Tang San's words, nodded. When the three clan leaders also nodded, indicating they wouldn't pursue the matter, Tang San finally left for the palace.
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Heaven Dou Royal Family.
"What? Tang San, you want to take the seed from our Heaven Dou Royal Family?" Emperor Xue Ye was surprised by Tang San's request.
After all, not many knew about the seed's existence.
How did Tang San know about it?
"Can you explain your reason?"
In response to Emperor Xue Ye's question, Tang San didn't hide anything and explained everything he had encountered recently.
"Your Majesty, fortunately, I brought back the Profound Ice Marrow. I've tested it, and its energy can sustain us for five years if used."
"It will definitely last until the war ends."
Tang San continued, "For this Profound Ice Marrow, Senior Yang suffered greatly, so I must save him."
"Moreover, if you save him, given Yang's character of repaying kindness, he will definitely replace Poison Douluo as the protector of our Heaven Dou Empire."
"Uncle Yang is only one spirit ring away from becoming a Title Douluo."
"He is a significant force for our Heaven Dou Empire."
"So, please grant me that seed."
Hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye felt Tang San made sense.
But he still hesitated and said, "Tang San, since you know about the seed, you must know how difficult it is to cultivate."
"I've heard there's a place called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Dugu Bo's territory. Are you planning to use that place to cultivate it?"
Tang San nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty, that is my plan."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded slightly, "In that case, I won't stop you."
After speaking, Emperor Xue Ye ordered a servant of the royal family to fetch the seed.
Before long, the servant arrived with a tray.
Tang San didn't rush to take it but waited for Emperor Xue Ye to hold the seed and bring it to him.
"Tang San, do you know what kind of heavenly treasure this seed can produce?" Emperor Xue Ye suddenly asked.
Tang San shook his head, "I do not know."
No one had successfully cultivated it, and even with his keen eyes, it was difficult to discern its true nature.
As soon as Tang San finished speaking, he heard Emperor Xue Ye say, "In fact, our Heaven Dou Royal Family has long recorded that this seed can grow into a heavenly treasure called the Green Heart Blue Lotus."
"Do you know what this heavenly treasure can do?"
Tang San looked at Emperor Xue Ye's excited eyes and listened as he slowly said, "It can revive the dead and heal bones!"
"Even if you are dead, it can still bring you back to life and even give you ten more years!"
"It is considered the best medicine in the world!"
"However, its cultivation is extremely difficult, with a very low success rate."
"Not to mention others, even with your Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the success rate is not high."
"If you truly want to cultivate it, I suggest you go to a specific place."
Tang San was surprised and quickly asked, "Where?"
"The depths of the Star Dou Forest."
Emperor Xue Ye said, "Our Heaven Dou Royal Family ancestors found the Green Heart Blue Lotus there."
The depths of the Star Dou Forest?
Tang San couldn't help but recall the scene of his uncle getting injured there!
That place housed the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.
Emperor Xue Ye continued, "Perhaps, if you're lucky, you might find a wild Green Heart Blue Lotus."
"The value of a wild one is several times higher than that of a cultivated one."
"Moreover, the energy contained within is more than double."
Twice the energy would be enough to make any soul master on the brink of death fight for ownership of the Green Heart Blue Lotus.
"Tang San, my request is not high. I only hope that after you win for the Heaven Dou Empire, you can bring back more spoils of war."
"I will do this seriously." Tang San took the seed from Emperor Xue Ye and then turned to leave.
Tang San planted the seed of the Green Heart Blue Lotus in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
To his surprise, the seed rapidly grew overnight.
Its form was different from other heavenly treasures.
Originally, Tang San planned to wait for some time, intending to report to Emperor Xue Ye after it had grown enough.
However, its subsequent growth was unexpected.
The plant that initially sprouted began to shrink daily.
Upon digging up the seed, Tang San found that its surface had been corroded by two different forces.
Clearly, one of these forces came from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"No, I have to go." Tang San thought of Yang Wudi, who was injured because of him, and decided he must go to the depths of the Star Dou Forest.
Even with the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python present, he had to go.
It was his responsibility.
Moreover, with his recent advancements, he wasn't overly afraid of facing the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python.
The most crucial thing was that he had a premonition.
The Green Heart Blue Lotus cultivated from this seed would be of great significance for his Ninth God Test.
Tang San trusted his instincts, so after briefly explaining to those around him, he set off alone for the Star Dou Forest.
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Star Dou Forest.
"How are you feeling recently?" Su Yun asked gently as he sat beside Xiao Wu, watching her tenderly caress her pregnant belly.
"Hmph, some people only care about their own happiness and leave me here alone. What do you think?" Xiao Wu rolled her eyes at Su Yun, pretending to ignore him.
Since she became pregnant, she had been suffering more than before.
Moreover, she had become like a fragile porcelain doll in the eyes of Da Ming and Er Ming, who were worried she might get hurt.
They practically kept her in the central lake area of the Star Dou Forest, not allowing her to go out alone.
And this was just the beginning of her pregnancy.
In a few more months, would these guys lock her in a house until the baby was born?
"I've been busy, you know? The war between two nations needs my efforts." Su Yun explained, glancing at Da Ming and Er Ming, signaling them to help him out.
Unfortunately, they all pretended not to see it.
They knew very well that if they intervened, they would surely be scolded by Sister Xiao Wu along with Su Yun.
Watching Su Yun get rebuffed made them quite happy.
"I brought a lot of good things from there, all beneficial for you and the baby. Don't waste them," Su Yun said, taking out many good herbs from his soul guide device.
These were all accumulated by the Spirit Hall, and now Su Yun used them for the pregnant Ah Yin, Bibi Dong, and Xiao Wu.
Seeing the herbs laid out by Su Yun, even Da Ming and Er Ming were a bit envious.
Some of these herbs were said to be extinct, yet Su Yun managed to obtain them.
This showed the deep resources of the Spirit Empire.
"Hmph, considering your sincerity, I'll let you off this time," Xiao Wu snorted lightly.
Hearing this, Su Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, to please a girl, you have to be willing to get her some valuable things.
Otherwise...
Tsk tsk.
Just as Su Yun was about to send away the 'gatekeepers' Da Ming and Er Ming to have some alone time with Xiao Wu, a piece of news suddenly arrived.
Er Ming suddenly said, "Su Yun, Tang San is here."
"Hmm?"
Su Yun was taken aback.
Why is that kid here?
Yang Wudi was in trouble, and instead of staying in the Heaven Dou Empire, he dared to venture alone into the depths of the Star Dou Forest?!
Could he be looking for something?
Guessing Tang San's intention, Su Yun asked, "Which direction did he go?"
After a pause, Er Ming replied, "Northwest."
Northwest?
Su Yun recalled the map in his mind.
Then he instructed Da Ming and Er Ming, "You stay here and protect Xiao Wu. I'll go see what he's up to."
With that, Su Yun swiftly disappeared from the central area of the Star Dou Forest.
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On the other side.
Tang San was searching through an old map left by the Heaven Dou Royal Family, looking for the location where they once found the Green Heart Blue Lotus.
The old map had four coordinates.
Each coordinate represented a place where the Heaven Dou Royal Family had once found a Green Heart Blue Lotus.
The Heaven Dou Royal Family had saved the empire from crises several times using the Green Heart Blue Lotus.
After all, bringing the dead back to life and healing bones were miraculous feats.
In this world, only those who have surpassed level 100 in spirit power and become gods could do such things.
Tang San was flying low and fast.
Few soul masters or soul beasts could detect him.
If it weren't for the unification and strengthening of the soul beasts in the depths of the Star Dou Forest, it would have been difficult to spot Tang San.
Tang San had traveled three-quarters of his journey and was nearing the last location.
Seeing this, he increased his speed to the limit.
Soon, Tang San appeared in the territory of the Ghost Vine Clan.
"Hmm?"
As soon as he landed, Tang San immediately sensed a very special energy fluctuation.
He had felt this fluctuation at the other three coordinates, but it was very faint there.
Only here was it exceptionally clear.
"Could the Green Heart Blue Lotus be here?!" Excited, Tang San hid his aura with divine power and quickly approached the source of the fluctuation.
As he got closer, Tang San's excitement grew.
However, upon reaching the source, at the center of a lake, he found only an empty lotus pedestal.
Surrounding it was a special energy that seemed to prevent it from being taken away.
"This abundant life force must be from the Green Heart Blue Lotus mentioned by the Heaven Dou Royal Family."
"If this lotus pedestal could grow another Green Heart Blue Lotus, it would surely heal Uncle Yang's dantian."
Tang San was overjoyed and was about to pick it when he suddenly sensed a very familiar protective force around it.
"A hundred-thousand-year soul beast level!"
Tang San was shocked.
He immediately thought of the two soul beasts that had once injured his uncle.
The Titan Giant Ape!
The Azure Bull Python!
In the Star Dou Forest, only these two soul beasts had such powerful spirit energy.
"It seems the original Green Heart Blue Lotus has already been taken by them."
"They left this pedestal to cultivate the next Green Heart Blue Lotus."
Tang San narrowed his eyes as he looked at the lotus pedestal before him.
(End of chapter)