Chapter 2220: The Alchemy Method
Zixiao immediately described the situation of the East Sea in detail.
It basically covered all aspects.
Resources, environment, and some renowned experts, forbidden areas, etc.
After listening, nearly three days and nights had passed.
Of course, for cultivators at their level, this time was just a blink of an eye.
After Zixiao’s narration, Zhou Yu already had some basic understanding of the East Sea.
Of course, he did not take advantage.
Afterward, Zhou Yu actively brought up the issue of cultivation.
The two immediately began to exchange ideas.
Of course, Zhou Yu’s cultivation level was one major realm higher than Zixiao’s.
Additionally, Zhou Yu’s strength was formidable, so the so-called exchange of experiences was basically Zhou Yu guiding Zixiao.
This benefited Zixiao greatly.
During that time, after getting familiar, Zixiao also raised many cultivation-related questions, and Zhou Yu answered them one by one.
After the exchange was finished, Zixiao looked at Zhou Yu gratefully:
"Thank you, Senior Zhou, for your guidance."
"These insights will save Zixiao decades of bitter cultivation."
Zhou Yu smiled faintly.
"It’s no problem."
"Just a lift of a hand."
"However, there is one more thing I would like to inquire about, fellow Daoist."
"Do you know how one might return from the Desolate Origin Realm to the Heavenly Origin World?"
Upon hearing this, an unexpected look appeared in Zixiao’s eyes.
"May I ask, Senior Zhou, have you come from the Heavenly Origin World?"
Zhou Yu did not conceal anything and nodded.
Zixiao immediately understood.
No wonder when exchanging with Zhou Yu earlier, it felt like Zhou Yu was nearly unfamiliar with matters of the Desolate Origin Realm.
It turned out he came from across the realms.
Zixiao quickly said:
"Senior Zhou, cultivators at my level have difficulty coming into contact with things related to cross-realm travel."
"However, I did read about it in ancient books."
"Approximately ten thousand years ago, there was an ancient teleportation array on a place called Aurora Island in the East Sea."
"It’s said to be able to reach the Heavenly Origin World and the Cold Origin Realm."
"But a few thousand years ago, this ancient teleportation array was destroyed by a sea beast."
"Afterward, there was no more news about that ancient teleportation array."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s expression slightly changed.
"Destroyed by a sea beast?"
"Is there a possibility that the teleportation array wasn’t completely destroyed and might still be repairable?"
Zixiao shook his head and said:
"Basically, it’s impossible."
"Because a teleportation array capable of cross-realm travel requires very high attainment in the Array Path."
"Array Dao Masters of this level are perhaps even rarer than Mahayana realm experts."
"Nearly impossible to find."
"Furthermore, Aurora Island is in the deep sea, surrounded by powerful sea beasts."
"Some sea beasts are as strong as Mahayana realm cultivators and have a strong sense of territory."
"Even Mahayana realm experts don’t dare to enter the deep sea lightly."
"Finally, to repair the ancient teleportation array, aside from an Array Dao Master, the most crucial thing is to have something called Void Stone."
"The Void Stone ore vein disappeared millions of years ago in the Desolate Origin Realm."
"This is also the reason why the ancient teleportation array couldn’t be sustained."
"Therefore..."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu furrowed his brow tightly.
It seems he’s underestimated the complexity of this matter.
Wanting to teleport back to the Heavenly Origin World may be an almost hopeless thought.
However, Zhou Yu is not someone who gives up easily.
He remembered Zixiao’s words, especially about the Void Stone materials; if he encounters them in the future, he must obtain them.
At this moment, Zixiao suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Senior Zhou."
"I just recalled something."
"About a thousand years ago, there was a circulating matter in the East Sea."
"It’s said that the powerful sea beast that destroyed Aurora Island appeared in the East Sea."
"And it has been staying somewhere in the East Sea since then."
"If we can find this sea beast, perhaps we might find Void Stones."
"Because back then, the ancient teleportation array on Aurora Island was swallowed by that sea beast."
"Other materials may have been obliterated, but the Void Stone must still be there."
"Because not even a Mahayana realm cultivator can destroy a Void Stone."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu was immediately interested.
"Where is the specific location of that sea beast?"
Zixiao shook his head.
"Probably in the southern area of the East Sea."
"As for the specific location, it might require some investigation."
"Of course, this information is from a thousand years ago."
"Because a thousand years ago, there was an organized action by experts in the south to hunt this beast."
"But it was said to have resulted in heavy casualties, and there was no more news afterward."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s eyes glimmered with a different color.
"Do you know the cultivation level and strength of this sea beast?"
Zixiao shook his head again.
"Currently unknown."
"This sea beast is said to be very cunning, and it possesses a very powerful divine skill."
"But I am unclear about the specifics."
After Zixiao finished speaking, she looked at Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said:
"According to Daoist Zixiao’s account, if I just head to the south, I should be able to inquire about this sea beast, correct?"
Zixiao nodded.
"It should be possible to find out."
"But it depends on luck!"
Saying this, Zixiao tentatively asked:
"Senior Zhou, do you intend to kill this beast?"
Zhou Yu nodded.
"I do have this idea. However, I’m unfamiliar with the sea area there, so I plan to go and have a look first."
Upon hearing this, Zixiao quickly said:
"Senior Zhou, in that case, it coincides perfectly with my current purpose."
"Oh?"
Zhou Yu laughed and said:
"Daoist Zixiao, have you come seeking me for something?"
Zixiao nodded.
"Senior Zhou, have you heard of Black Whale True Man?"
Zhou Yu said:
"I know a bit."
"It’s said he is the strongest loose cultivator in this sea area."
"Exactly."
"Recently, Black Whale True Man has summoned experts like us, intending to organize an action with the southern sea area as the target."
"The aim is to kill some sea beasts to obtain their inner core for pill medicine crafting."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu was taken aback.
"Can the sea beast’s inner core be used for pill medicine crafting?"
Zixiao was also taken aback; she didn’t expect Zhou Yu wouldn’t even know this.
She nodded.
"Indeed."
"That’s how we craft them here."
"Senior Zhou, was this not how it’s done where you were before?"
Zhou Yu shook his head.
"I previously used spiritual medicine for crafting."
Zixiao immediately realized.
"Spiritual medicine can indeed be used to craft spirit pills."
"However, we are in a sea area; places suitable for spiritual medicine growth are limited."
"Hence, here we mostly use sea beast inner cores for crafting."
After hearing this, Zhou Yu understood immediately.
He became interested at once.
"Daoist, do you have elixir recipes or similar things? I’d like to take a look."
Zixiao immediately said:
"I do."
Then, she took out a jade talisman from her storage ring and handed it to Zhou Yu.