Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 345: Unknown Guidance, Exotic Treasures Everywhere

Yang Chan stared blankly at the unfamiliar stone chamber.

Through the chamber’s window, he could see a gloomy, overcast sky. It was completely different from the clear skies above the Cyan Yuan Sect; in fact, there was no resemblance at all. The peculiar aura in this space, in particular, made him frown slightly.

As his body inhaled this special aura, he could even feel a faint enhancement. It was somewhat similar to the Spiritual Qi he had read about.

Speaking of which, the area where the Cyan Yuan Sect cultivated herbs had a faint amount of Spiritual Qi. Over time, it would transform them into Spirit Medicines, naturally making their effects much better.

The Spiritual Materials he needed for Alchemy in the past were formed this way. This was especially true for the Spirit Medicines obtained from the Silver State Thousand Feather Secret Realm.

Their Medicinal Power was far superior to that of ordinary Spirit Medicines.

These were the benefits of growing in an environment rich with Spiritual Qi.

And that was exactly the situation in this strange space.

Yang Chan scanned his surroundings. Only after confirming there was no danger did he take out the Incomplete Seal he was clutching, his brow furrowed.

He had originally intended to just throw it away, but looking at this strange space, the Incomplete Seal now seemed more like a key—a key that had opened this place.

’If I want to return to the Cyan Yuan Sect, I’ll have to rely on this Incomplete Seal.’ Thinking this, Yang Chan, his hands gloved, began to examine the seal.

It was no longer floating in the air. However, Yang Chan discovered that the character for "Yin" on it always pointed in one specific direction, no matter how he positioned it.

’It wants me to go in this direction!’

Yang Chan’s brow creased, but he didn’t head off immediately.

No matter how he looked at it, the Incomplete Seal was bizarre. If he weren’t in this strange space with no idea how to get out, he would have thrown it away long ago.

’It looks like nothing but trouble. I should stay far away from it.’

’Back when I was in my room, I should have tested it with a living creature first. It seems I was too hasty.’

The Yuanqing Courtyard was quite large, and the Maids had set up a small area to raise chickens for Yang Chan’s meals.

’I should have gone out and tested the Incomplete Seal on a chicken. If I had, the chicken would be the one teleported here, and I wouldn’t be caught in this unknown danger.’

Fortunately, because he had been wary of the strange Incomplete Seal, he was already wearing all the gear he had prepared. Even the Disguise Mask he had readied was in his possession.

He had gotten the idea after seeing Princess Lan Yue’s Thousand-Faced Treasure.

If he weren’t afraid of it being traced back to Princess Lan Yue, he would have just taken and used it. Its concealment abilities were far superior to the Disguise Mask he currently had.

Yang Chan thought for a moment and decided to put on the Disguise Mask first. ’I don’t know where this is. It’s better not to reveal my true face. The way I arrived here was too strange; if someone saw me, it could lead to trouble.’

He didn’t need to change his clothes. He hadn’t been wearing his Cyan Yuan Sect Pharmacist uniform in his room, just ordinary, non-descript clothing. Still, if he got the chance, it would be better to change.

He glanced around. He was in a peculiar stone chamber, and through the window, he could only see some trees, giving him no clear view of the outside.

After trying various methods in the stone chamber and failing to make the Incomplete Seal send him back, he decided he had no choice but to venture outside. Before leaving, however, his bones let out a series of soft CRACKS as he altered his build, even making himself a few inches taller.

This was a form of bone control. ’Since I’m already using a disguise, I might as well alter my body shape too. That’s what a proper transformation entails.’

After making these preparations, Yang Chan finally walked out of the stone chamber.

The space was filled with a dense Spiritual Qi that could even benefit a master like him, an Inner Master. Although the effect was minuscule, it would certainly add up over time.

It was also highly likely that powerful Exotic Beasts were hidden here. He had encountered them before in the Silver State Thousand Feather Secret Realm, so this represented another danger. He remained ready to draw the Sharp Sword at his side at any moment—a Weapon capable of injuring an Inner Master.

Combined with his Sword Techniques, Sword Intent, and Sword Momentum, the damage he could inflict would be even greater.

The advancements in his Sword Master profession and his Tier Four Demon Suppressing Swordsmanship had greatly increased his Combat Power. If things went south, he could flee immediately.

However, his senses detected no immediate danger or warnings. But Yang Chan did not let his guard down.

’In an unfamiliar place, there are bound to be more hidden dangers.’

He slowly walked out of the stone chamber, and his eyes fell upon a dense forest. The trees here were rather strange; they weren’t tall. Most were only about half a meter high, interspersed with occasional trees reaching three or four meters, which were the tallest in his line of sight.

This was a stark contrast to the trees in the Thousand Feather Secret Realm, which he had heard could grow dozens of meters tall. At the same time, the gloomy atmosphere of the entire space created a sense of oppression.

The sun was completely absent from the sky, yet there was a strange, faint light that kept the area from being pitch black. This was likely one of the reasons the trees couldn’t grow tall.

After taking a few steps, a glint of surprise appeared in Yang Chan’s eyes.

In just those few steps, he had spotted what looked to be a Snow Ginseng of at least a hundred years old. He couldn’t be certain because the root was still underground; he could only make a rough estimate by examining its leaves.

Yang Chan thought about it and decided to dig it up. He had already confirmed that there were no dangers or guardian Exotic Beasts nearby, and he also wanted to verify a theory.

He had been suddenly teleported to this strange space. Before, the Incomplete Seal had shown no activity. It only displayed its miraculous properties after the towering pillar of light appeared over the Qingyuan River. He refused to believe the two events were unrelated.

Therefore, he suspected that he had entered the Secret Realm that had appeared over the Qingyuan River. The probability was quite high. Otherwise, the sudden appearance of another place rich in Spiritual Qi would be extremely odd.

’Of course, this is just my guess. Examining the Snow Ginseng can help me analyze the situation. It’s growing out in the open, untouched, and it’s very old. There’s a high chance this is an uninhabited land, which is quite similar to a Secret Realm.’

Although the current situation already offered some clues, digging up the Snow Ginseng would provide further confirmation. Besides, he wanted the Snow Ginseng anyway.

He didn’t have many Elixirs with him, and he hadn’t brought any food. If he couldn’t find anything else to eat, he could eat the Snow Ginseng to stave off hunger.

At this moment, Yang Chan found himself missing his Essence Grain Pills. Although they were tasteless, they could substitute for food and keep him from starving. Plus, he had refined them himself, so he didn’t have to worry about any issues.

Since he didn’t have that luxury now, he would have to make do with eating the Snow Ginseng. It would serve as food, and its Medicinal Power should also provide him with some Potential Points.

Eating it directly wasn’t as good as refining it into an Elixir, but it was better than nothing.

With that thought, Yang Chan started digging. In a short while, he unearthed an arm-sized Snow Ginseng. It was strange to find something that was supposed to grow on a Snow Mountain in a forest of short trees.

After inspecting its efficacy, he confirmed it was a 150-year-old Snow Ginseng. Its Medicinal Power was exceptionally rich. Although it hadn’t reached the level of a Superior Spirit Medicine, its potency was more than enough to serve as the main ingredient for Alchemy.

Now, however, it could only be used as food.

After obtaining the Snow Ginseng, Yang Chan had only walked a few more steps before finding a 300-year-old Lingzhi, a 500-year-old He Shouwu, kudzu root, Giant Fleeceflower, Spiritual Essence Flowers, Qi Spirit Grass, and other Spirit Medicines. The Spiritual Qi they contained was immense; the entire area was a veritable treasure trove.

However, Yang Chan couldn’t carry much. He mainly chose herbs that were edible and had good medicinal effects.

Gathering herbs was not his purpose; leaving this strange place was his true goal.

If his guess was correct and he was inside the Secret Realm that had appeared in the Qingyuan River, then there must be many people here right now. That would include disciples from the Cyan Yuan Sect, as well as people from the Court and other Sects.

Encountering these people could lead to conflict, and he might even face the risk of being killed. In comparison, it was much safer to leave this unfamiliar Secret Realm.

As for venturing deeper to search for a Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit or a master’s legacy, Yang Chan thought about it and decided against it.

He currently possessed the Emperor’s Shocking Book from Princess Lan Yue. Even if it had some flaws, he could rely on his Potential Points to reach the National Guardian Martial Saint Realm. Risking his life to search for opportunities in a Secret Realm just wasn’t worth it.

Although he wanted to obtain more Advanced, or even Top Level Spirit Medicines, it wasn’t worth it when compared to his personal safety.

Unless there was a legacy for a realm above National Guardian Martial Saint here, then it might be worth a small risk. After all, that kind of opportunity was incredibly rare and couldn’t be sought out. Even in the entire Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, such a legacy might not exist.

As long as no Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters were involved, he could try his luck from the shadows and retreat immediately if things went wrong.

But he had heard that the last Silver State Thousand Feather Secret Realm also had a National Guardian Martial Saint legacy. The one place where it might have been found was also where a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster from the Night Listening Sea Tower had been severely injured. It was extremely dangerous. In comparison, safety was paramount.

Therefore, even if such a legacy existed, Yang Chan would be exceedingly cautious and would not take risks lightly.

Unlike others, he had an extremely long Lifespan, which naturally gave him more opportunities to break through.

With his long Lifespan, he was bound to find an opportunity to break through. By then, his strength would be greater, and he would naturally be safer.

If he already had the Cultivation of a National Guardian Martial Saint, searching for opportunities to surpass that realm would be much safer. This point was blindingly obvious.

Even though Yang Chan was being selective, he still carried a good number of Spirit Medicines. As he continued forward and saw even more, he could only abandon them with a heavy heart.

If these were growing in his Yuanqing Courtyard, he would have harvested them all. If he had a Storage Treasure Weapon, he wouldn’t have passed them up either. Unfortunately, neither was the case.

Storage Treasure Weapons were too rare; Yang Chan, at least, had never seen one.

Princess Lan Yue’s Thousand-Faced Treasure was the only Treasure Weapon Yang Chan had ever seen.