Boom!
An astonishing surge of medicinal energy instantly flooded into his dantian, each one being absorbed by the Burning World Red Lotus.
The medicinal energy from these twenty Dao Comprehension spiritual plants and three Dao Palace spiritual plants was far more intense than anything he had previously consumed.
Under Jiang Chen's introspective gaze, the Burning World Red Lotus was rejuvenating at a visibly rapid pace.
One of the petals was particularly striking in its restoration.
Even though it still appeared somewhat wilted, it contrasted markedly with its prior condition and the other petals.
Once the Burning World Red Lotus was revitalized, it reciprocated by producing a considerable amount of cultivation base.
With the nourishment of this cultivation base, Jiang Chen's Dao Core expanded quickly, and his bodily strength also witnessed a significant enhancement.
After all the medicinal energy was assimilated, the cultivation base, which had just advanced to the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm, rapidly approached the threshold of the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm.
There was also a satisfying growth in terms of actual combat prowess.
Jiang Chen could sense that his combat power had risen by at least one third.
Bear in mind that this was the combat power within the Inquiring Journey realm, where even a slight augmentation was an immense challenge.
'All the spiritual plants have been consumed.'
'Further improvement can only continue once Ji Mingxiu provides more spiritual plants.'
'Right now, the first plan is to practice cultivation methods of the Dao Comprehension realm!'
'...'
Musing to himself, Jiang Chen's gaze then strayed beyond the confines of his meditation room.
Outside his mansion, he saw a fair number of cultivators eagerly awaiting an audience with him.
Previously, many people had sought out Fang Yuan. Now that he was the Holy Son, wouldn't there be even more people aiming to curry favor with Jiang Chen?
However, he had been quite preoccupied before, either treating Ji Ruxue, or embroiled in the competition for the position of Holy Son, and subsequently helping Fang Yuan rebuild his foundation.
Others who wanted to visit couldn't find an opportune moment.
Now that he had returned to his own mansion, those who sensed the opportunity immediately rushed over!
"I require more individuals to assist me in managing miscellaneous tasks."
"I don't know when Feng Jun and the others will manage to break through and come over to assist me."
"As for the girls, I wonder how they are faring."
Jiang Chen's eyes softened with fondness as he poured his divine sense into the Eternal Vows Binding Ring.
...
Time ebbed away as Jiang Chen communed with his wives.
When he finally withdrew his consciousness, an hour had elapsed.
Thinking of the visiting cultivators still patiently waiting outside, Jiang Chen quickly rose to his feet, preparing to activate the formation and address them. After all, many of them held considerable power and were of no insignificant status.
But just at that moment!
Hum Hum Hum!
A startlingly urgent vibration emanated from the transmission jade token!
'A message from the Holy Land's Deacon Hall!'
With a sweep of his divine sense, Jiang Chen was immediately taken aback.
Not only him, but the influential figures who were eagerly awaiting outside to see him also quickly took out their transmission jade tokens, their expressions altering dramatically!
Because a significant event had transpired within the Purple Heaven Holy Land!
Many regions surrounding the Purple Heaven Holy Land, much akin to the Red Maple Heavenly Valley, were now experiencing massive columns of light bursting forth, each carrying vast quantities of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi.
What followed closely were countless formidable demonic beasts that had lost their rationality, leaving behind only their primal instincts to kill.
As of the present, there were up to dozens of locations experiencing the eruption of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi!
And this number was still on the rise!
'Has the eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi finally arrived?!'
'Will the Nether Demon Clan launch their invasion next?'
Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold light flickering within them.
Without delay, he picked up his transmission jade token and got in touch with Ji Mingxiu: "Master! The Nether Demon Spiritual Qi has erupted!"
"Indeed, a large-scale eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi is happening!"
"It's not only within our Purple Heaven Holy Land, but the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple are also similarly affected."
Ji Mingxiu responded, "I'm currently engaged in strategic discussions with the Supreme Elders."
"The Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple are also witnessing eruptions of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi?!"
Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed. The fact that two other major powers were now involved indicated that this was far from a minor issue!
"Correct, what's your take on this?" Ji Mingxiu queried.
"We haven't seen any signs of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi eruption for many years."
"This sudden, large-scale eruption strikes me as somewhat peculiar."
"It's impossible for me to dismiss the potential involvement of the legendary Nether Demons orchestrating from the shadows!"
"Even though the likelihood is slim, I can't discount it."
Jiang Chen's eyes shimmered with a brilliant light, "The Holy Land needs to be fully prepared, including... considering strategic retreat and relocation."
The eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, from any perspective, appeared like a grand stage set for the protagonist, Fang Yuan.
If it were merely a horde of demonic beasts that Fang Yuan could effortlessly dispatch in one round, it would be far too lackluster.
Thus, Jiang Chen surmised that this event likely had something to do with the Nether Demon Clan.
"The Nether Demon Clan?"
"Don't you think that's a bit too paranoid?"
"Nether Demon Spiritual Qi has always been present in the Bottomless Abyss, gradually eroding the surrounding land. An eruption seems quite natural."
"Occurrences like these have been sporadically recorded in the annals of the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Though they were only isolated incidents, it's enough to affirm that this isn't anything extraordinary."
Ji Mingxiu evidently held his own assessment.
And such an evaluation was precisely the kind of conclusion a rational individual would draw.
After all, the Nether Demon Clan hadn't appeared in the Immortal Martial Continent for countless years.
Even the documents relating to the Nether Demon Clan had slowly faded into obscurity. Even the Purple Heaven Holy Land, with its hundreds of thousands of years of history, didn't maintain records regarding the existence of the 'Nether Demon Clan'.
All that everyone knew about was the Bottomless Abyss and its severe spiritual Qi.
The Nether Demon Clan and similar matters were only brought to Jiang Chen's attention indirectly when Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning informed him, and then Ji Mingxiu and others came to learn about it.
Furthermore, only Jiang Chen was privy to the fact that Fang Yuan was the protagonist, and significant incidents centered around the protagonist would unquestionably be anything but simple.
This was unknown to Ji Mingxiu.
Considering various elements, even though Ji Mingxiu held deep trust in Jiang Chen, he still felt that Jiang Chen was being excessively vigilant.
"Master, it's always wise to prepare for the storm before it arrives."
Jiang Chen didn't elaborate much, after all, actions speak louder than words.
"Alright."
Ji Mingxiu asserted his position, "I will exercise caution."
"I will initially circulate my 'Nether Qi Extraction Secrets' among the upper echelons, and have it transported immediately."
"By having proficient cultivators who can rapidly learn it, we will be in a position to timely assist those who have been afflicted by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi."
Having dispatched the message, Jiang Chen instantly activated the formation and made a hasty exit.
"Holy Son!"
"Greetings, Holy Son!"
"..."
Upon spotting Jiang Chen, the cultivators who were initially somewhat panicked managed to regain a degree of composure.
If Ji Mingxiu was the present pillar of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, then Jiang Chen represented the future mainstay.
"Everyone, maintain your calm!"
"My master is already conferring with the Supreme Elders about this situation."
"You, junior brother, come here and assist me by delivering this jade slip to my master!"
After soothing everyone, Jiang Chen randomly selected a passing disciple that caught his eye and requested him to carry out this task.
"I will comply with the Holy Son's command!"
The chosen disciple was thrilled, promptly accepting the jade slip from Jiang Chen, and took flight towards the Holy Land Grand Hall.
The remaining disciples were instantly awash with envy.
Boom!
An astonishing surge of medicinal energy instantly flooded into his dantian, each one being absorbed by the Burning World Red Lotus.
The medicinal energy from these twenty Dao Comprehension spiritual plants and three Dao Palace spiritual plants was far more intense than anything he had previously consumed.
Under Jiang Chen's introspective gaze, the Burning World Red Lotus was rejuvenating at a visibly rapid pace.
One of the petals was particularly striking in its restoration.
Even though it still appeared somewhat wilted, it contrasted markedly with its prior condition and the other petals.
Once the Burning World Red Lotus was revitalized, it reciprocated by producing a considerable amount of cultivation base.
With the nourishment of this cultivation base, Jiang Chen's Dao Core expanded quickly, and his bodily strength also witnessed a significant enhancement.
After all the medicinal energy was assimilated, the cultivation base, which had just advanced to the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm, rapidly approached the threshold of the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm.
There was also a satisfying growth in terms of actual combat prowess.
Jiang Chen could sense that his combat power had risen by at least one third.
Bear in mind that this was the combat power within the Inquiring Journey realm, where even a slight augmentation was an immense challenge.
'All the spiritual plants have been consumed.'
'Further improvement can only continue once Ji Mingxiu provides more spiritual plants.'
'Right now, the first plan is to practice cultivation methods of the Dao Comprehension realm!'
'...'
Musing to himself, Jiang Chen's gaze then strayed beyond the confines of his meditation room.
Outside his mansion, he saw a fair number of cultivators eagerly awaiting an audience with him.
Previously, many people had sought out Fang Yuan. Now that he was the Holy Son, wouldn't there be even more people aiming to curry favor with Jiang Chen?
However, he had been quite preoccupied before, either treating Ji Ruxue, or embroiled in the competition for the position of Holy Son, and subsequently helping Fang Yuan rebuild his foundation.
Others who wanted to visit couldn't find an opportune moment.
Now that he had returned to his own mansion, those who sensed the opportunity immediately rushed over!
"I require more individuals to assist me in managing miscellaneous tasks."
"I don't know when Feng Jun and the others will manage to break through and come over to assist me."
"As for the girls, I wonder how they are faring."
Jiang Chen's eyes softened with fondness as he poured his divine sense into the Eternal Vows Binding Ring.
...
Time ebbed away as Jiang Chen communed with his wives.
When he finally withdrew his consciousness, an hour had elapsed.
Thinking of the visiting cultivators still patiently waiting outside, Jiang Chen quickly rose to his feet, preparing to activate the formation and address them. After all, many of them held considerable power and were of no insignificant status.
But just at that moment!
Hum Hum Hum!
A startlingly urgent vibration emanated from the transmission jade token!
'A message from the Holy Land's Deacon Hall!'
With a sweep of his divine sense, Jiang Chen was immediately taken aback.
Not only him, but the influential figures who were eagerly awaiting outside to see him also quickly took out their transmission jade tokens, their expressions altering dramatically!
Because a significant event had transpired within the Purple Heaven Holy Land!
Many regions surrounding the Purple Heaven Holy Land, much akin to the Red Maple Heavenly Valley, were now experiencing massive columns of light bursting forth, each carrying vast quantities of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi.
What followed closely were countless formidable demonic beasts that had lost their rationality, leaving behind only their primal instincts to kill.
As of the present, there were up to dozens of locations experiencing the eruption of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi!
And this number was still on the rise!
'Has the eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi finally arrived?!'
'Will the Nether Demon Clan launch their invasion next?'
Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold light flickering within them.
Without delay, he picked up his transmission jade token and got in touch with Ji Mingxiu: "Master! The Nether Demon Spiritual Qi has erupted!"
"Indeed, a large-scale eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi is happening!"
"It's not only within our Purple Heaven Holy Land, but the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple are also similarly affected."
Ji Mingxiu responded, "I'm currently engaged in strategic discussions with the Supreme Elders."
"The Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple are also witnessing eruptions of Nether Demon Spiritual Qi?!"
Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed. The fact that two other major powers were now involved indicated that this was far from a minor issue!
"Correct, what's your take on this?" Ji Mingxiu queried.
"We haven't seen any signs of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi eruption for many years."
"This sudden, large-scale eruption strikes me as somewhat peculiar."
"It's impossible for me to dismiss the potential involvement of the legendary Nether Demons orchestrating from the shadows!"
"Even though the likelihood is slim, I can't discount it."
Jiang Chen's eyes shimmered with a brilliant light, "The Holy Land needs to be fully prepared, including... considering strategic retreat and relocation."
The eruption of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, from any perspective, appeared like a grand stage set for the protagonist, Fang Yuan.
If it were merely a horde of demonic beasts that Fang Yuan could effortlessly dispatch in one round, it would be far too lackluster.
Thus, Jiang Chen surmised that this event likely had something to do with the Nether Demon Clan.
"The Nether Demon Clan?"
"Don't you think that's a bit too paranoid?"
"Nether Demon Spiritual Qi has always been present in the Bottomless Abyss, gradually eroding the surrounding land. An eruption seems quite natural."
"Occurrences like these have been sporadically recorded in the annals of the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Though they were only isolated incidents, it's enough to affirm that this isn't anything extraordinary."
Ji Mingxiu evidently held his own assessment.
And such an evaluation was precisely the kind of conclusion a rational individual would draw.
After all, the Nether Demon Clan hadn't appeared in the Immortal Martial Continent for countless years.
Even the documents relating to the Nether Demon Clan had slowly faded into obscurity. Even the Purple Heaven Holy Land, with its hundreds of thousands of years of history, didn't maintain records regarding the existence of the 'Nether Demon Clan'.
All that everyone knew about was the Bottomless Abyss and its severe spiritual Qi.
The Nether Demon Clan and similar matters were only brought to Jiang Chen's attention indirectly when Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning informed him, and then Ji Mingxiu and others came to learn about it.
Furthermore, only Jiang Chen was privy to the fact that Fang Yuan was the protagonist, and significant incidents centered around the protagonist would unquestionably be anything but simple.
This was unknown to Ji Mingxiu.
Considering various elements, even though Ji Mingxiu held deep trust in Jiang Chen, he still felt that Jiang Chen was being excessively vigilant.
"Master, it's always wise to prepare for the storm before it arrives."
Jiang Chen didn't elaborate much, after all, actions speak louder than words.
"Alright."
Ji Mingxiu asserted his position, "I will exercise caution."
"I will initially circulate my 'Nether Qi Extraction Secrets' among the upper echelons, and have it transported immediately."
"By having proficient cultivators who can rapidly learn it, we will be in a position to timely assist those who have been afflicted by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi."
Having dispatched the message, Jiang Chen instantly activated the formation and made a hasty exit.
"Holy Son!"
"Greetings, Holy Son!"
"..."
Upon spotting Jiang Chen, the cultivators who were initially somewhat panicked managed to regain a degree of composure.
If Ji Mingxiu was the present pillar of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, then Jiang Chen represented the future mainstay.
"Everyone, maintain your calm!"
"My master is already conferring with the Supreme Elders about this situation."
"You, junior brother, come here and assist me by delivering this jade slip to my master!"
After soothing everyone, Jiang Chen randomly selected a passing disciple that caught his eye and requested him to carry out this task.
"I will comply with the Holy Son's command!"
The chosen disciple was thrilled, promptly accepting the jade slip from Jiang Chen, and took flight towards the Holy Land Grand Hall.
The remaining disciples were instantly awash with envy.
