Chapter 185

Chapter 185: The Use of the Wanling Stone

It was a stone the size of a lotus seed, green and translucent.

Ever since Chen Ansheng acquired the treasure vault of the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion, he had more than enough of these!

Indeed, it was an immortal crystal!

However, Chen Ansheng was somewhat curious as to how immortal crystals could be born in this Lost Realm.

“Jiang Family Head, may I take a look at it?”

“Borrowing it feels too distant; if Brother Chen likes it, consider it a gift for our meeting.”

Chen Ansheng accepted the immortal crystal.

He initially thought that the immortal crystals from this place would have some differences, but it turned out to be identical to those from the Immortal Realm.

“I wonder what effects it would have once refined?”

With that thought, Chen Ansheng focused his mind and refined the immortal crystal.

To his surprise, the spiritual power that emerged from the immortal crystal could not be absorbed but dissipated into a refreshing aura.

After some contemplation, Chen Ansheng understood that the laws of heaven and earth in this world forbade cultivation, thus spiritual power could not be absorbed.

“Oh dear, senior, you were too careless. Once this treasure is refined, it will vanish into thin air. Such a pity, truly a pity.”

Seeing the immortal crystal disappear, Jiang Yuntian and his father both looked pained.

Chen Ansheng chuckled, not caring at all, then asked, “Why do you place such importance on this crystal? What is its use?”

“It has great uses!”

Before Jiang Buxu could speak, Jiang Yuntian rushed ahead, “This item is called the Wanling Stone. It can be used to cultivate the Enlightenment Tree, to activate divine weapons and puppets, and to refine pills. Moreover, some powerful cultivators can even use it to create small worlds!”

“Yuntian is correct.” Jiang Buxu nodded, then added, “The wonders of the Wanling Stone are countless, especially for those extraordinary beings who, in order to preserve themselves in perilous realms like spiritual domains, ruins, and abysses, can also use it for cultivation!”

“I see.”

Chen Ansheng nodded lightly, harboring speculations about that Ancient Spiritual Realm.

This Lost Realm detached from the binding of the Immortal Realm in ancient times, forming a new world governed by unknown laws in the universe.

Thus, Chen Ansheng guessed that the so-called Ancient Spiritual Realm, ruins, and abysses still retained aspects of the immortal path’s laws; otherwise, immortal crystals would not be able to manifest.

“How interesting.” Chen Ansheng chuckled inwardly, thinking: “It seems that if I were to enter these so-called ruins and forbidden abysses, I might be able to restore my immortal path strength.”

To clarify whether his assumption was correct, Chen Ansheng looked at Jiang Yuntian and asked, “When will the Ancient Spiritual Realm be opened?”

Jiang Buxu replied, “About three days from now.”

“Good.” Chen Ansheng nodded, “Since the spiritual realm is dangerous, I will personally go and look after your juniors.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Buxu’s expression lit up with joy, and he hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands, “Brother Chen, are you serious?”

Chen Ansheng smiled, “Of course. Since I am enjoying your excellent hospitality, I must show my appreciation, right?”

“Hahaha.” Jiang Buxu laughed heartily, “Brother Chen’s noble intentions, Jiang is immensely grateful. By the way, Brother Chen, regarding your search for medicine, I will definitely urge my ninth brother to handle it diligently.”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Chen Ansheng replied with a cupped fist.

At the same time, Jiang Yuntian hurriedly raised his wine cup, bowing to express his gratitude.

With a senior whose physical strength surpassed that of a four-star God King protecting them, this trip to the spiritual realm could proceed without worries.

This was akin to a life-saving grace!

“What are you all so cheerful about?”

At this moment, a white-haired old man with his hands behind his back stepped onto the shore.

“Greetings, Grandfather.”

Everyone quickly stood and bowed. This person was the only six-star God King in the Jiang family who had not entered seclusion!

“Reporting to Grandfather, just now this esteemed elder agreed…”

Jiang Yuntian clasped his hands to explain the situation, but was interrupted by the old man waving his hand.

“I heard everything just now.” The old man took a seat and said lightly, “Do you not know that there is a bone age limit for entering the spiritual realm? If one’s bone age exceeds a thousand years, they cannot enter.”

Hearing this, the father and son Jiang were momentarily stunned.

They had forgotten about this aspect.

The old man before them appeared to be no more than twenty years old.

But can one gauge a cultivator’s age by their appearance?

Given his formidable strength, he might be an ancient monster who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years.

Then the old man looked at Chen Ansheng: “This friend, you surpassed the Spirit Sovereign and your combat power is no less than a four-star God King. If I am not mistaken, your cultivation period must be no less than eight thousand years, right?”

Eight thousand years; this was still the old man deliberately underestimating to save face. In his heart, he figured this young man had at least cultivated for over ten thousand years, or else how could he possess such strength?

Chen Ansheng was direct, “Sorry, friend, you guessed wrong.”

The old man frowned slightly, “Could it be that you have extraordinary talent and only trained for five or six thousand years?”

Chen Ansheng shook his head, “Old sir, you are mistaken again.”

The old man hesitated for a moment, intending to take a large guess, but Chen Ansheng took the initiative to speak: “I have cultivated for less than a thousand years; I should not be restricted by that spiritual realm.”

Upon hearing this, everyone in attendance stiffened.

Less than a thousand years of cultivation, yet possessing strength comparable to a four-star God King!

If he wasn’t lying, that was quite incredible.

It seemed only those exceptional heirs of emperors or prodigies could possess such monstrous talent!

“Hehe.”

After a moment of silence, the old man scoffed.

He simply did not believe it; this young man was most likely just boasting!

“The restrictions of the spiritual realm are extremely dangerous. For your safety, may I ask to check your bone age?”

Right then, the atmosphere became tense.

The others also thought the same but found it inappropriate to speak up.

“No worries, no worries.” Chen Ansheng waved his hand, saying lightly, “Don’t mention just checking my bone age; even if you wish to teach me a few moves, I wouldn’t mind.”

Whoa!

These words were rather bold.

The Jiang family members’ expressions changed simultaneously.

Grandfather’s cultivation had reached the pinnacle of a six-star God King, and he dared to issue a challenge?

“Hahaha.”

The old man pondered for a moment before bursting into hearty laughter.

“Since you have such a keen interest, once we check the bone age, I shall ask you for two moves.”

“Agreed!”

Chen Ansheng nodded and then restrained his aura, extending his palm.

The old man immediately grasped Chen Ansheng’s wrist, using spiritual power to sense his bone age.

“What!”

Upon making the inquiry, the old man’s entire face contorted.

Seeing this, everyone held their breath, guessing that with the Grandfather acting so strangely, perhaps he truly hadn’t cultivated for even a thousand years?

“Grandfather, how is the elder’s bone age?”

Jiang Yuntian couldn’t help but be the first to ask.

The old man, eyes wide with astonishment, withdrew his hand before saying, “Yuntian, Brother Chen’s bone age is eighty years younger than yours. Don’t refer to him as an old man anymore; quickly apologize.”

Jiang Yuntian let out a silly laugh and quietly said, “So he is eighty years younger than me! My bad, sorry.”

After speaking, Jiang Yuntian suddenly realized the implications, standing there as if struck by lightning.

“What!”

After a while, he finally shouted out.

“This esteemed elder has cultivated for only forty years?”