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Chapter 17: Source Spring Healing
As they reached the halfway point up the mountain, Dugu Po stopped. He turned to gaze leftward, pausing in silence for a moment before saying, "Heiqi, go over there."
The eagle spread its wings and flew off Dugu Po's shoulder, landing gracefully on the ground. Its body quickly grew to an enormous size.
Dugu Po mounted the eagle and then looked at Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao, his expression calm as he said, "Come up."
"Yes," Lin Feng replied respectfully.
The eagle carried Dugu Po as it soared over Azure Cloud Mountain, flying at a steady pace until they left the territory of Azure Cloud Sect and landed deep within the mountain range. Once on the ground, Dugu Po walked through the area until he stopped in a place thick with shrubs.
"This is an enormous Source Spring," Lin Miaomiao exclaimed in surprise. Her sensitivity to Earth Qi surpassed that of ordinary people, and upon entering this area, she immediately sensed the presence of the Source Spring.
"Junior brother, you dig it open," Dugu Po instructed.
"Understood."
Lin Feng began to excavate the Source Spring. When Vital Energy accumulates too much, it forms Primordial Water, which cultivators refer to as Source Spring. The Source Spring is a treasure for cultivators.
This particular Source Spring was extremely well-hidden; Lin Feng had to dig over twenty zhang before finally uncovering its location.
In the earth, Source Springs were not particularly rare. However, most were only the size of a well. In front of Lin Feng, this Source Spring was over ten zhang in diameter—almost like a pond—making it exceptionally rare.
Splash...
A white figure fell from the sky and plunged into the Source Spring. It was Dugu Po. He lay in the water without any clothing, slightly opening his mouth to say, "Junior brother, you go up first. Take her away from me."
"Yes."
Lin Feng, although unsure of what Dugu Po intended to do, did not hesitate to comply. He flew out of the deep pit he had just created and took Lin Miaomiao with him as they left the area.
After flying a distance of ten zhang, Lin Feng shouted, "Senior Brother, is it enough?"
"Not yet," came Dugu Po's voice from within the pit.
Lin Feng took Lin Miaomiao further away once more, this time flying a hundred zhang. They stood at the edge of the inner area. Again, he called out loudly, "Senior Brother, is it enough now?"
"Go up the mountain," Dugu Po replied.
"Oh."
Lin Feng took off with Lin Miaomiao and landed on the mountainside behind them.
Thunderous Roar… Bang bang bang…
The moment Lin Feng ascended the mountain, a tremendous roar erupted from the Source Spring, spreading outwards at lightning speed.
The sound was loud and muffled, like tens of thousands of troops clashing in battle. Lightning flashed intermittently, sword energy surged, and terrifying Vital Energy flickered in the inner area.
"What is happening?" Lin Feng asked in confusion, gazing at the astonishing scene before him. His heart raced with excitement.
Lin Miaomiao said, "I feel his aura growing weaker, but his Vital Energy is becoming stronger."
"I understand."
Listening to Lin Miaomiao's words, Lin Feng gradually came to a realization. All these sounds were the result of Dugu Po enduring the might of the Azure Cloud Sect's battle.
There was the Golden Sword Intent from the Elder of the Royal Clan and the Long Spear Divine Might from the Divine General's Grand Elder. However, the countless thunderbolts and the Sword Intent radiating a sense of destruction were the most lethal. That was due to the Miraculous Technique of the Qingyun Sect Leader.
At this moment, Lin Feng finally understood. The injuries Dugu Po sustained were far more complicated than they appeared. It wasn't just a matter of bleeding and leaving bloodstains behind.
He had fought against three Grand Elders from first-rate sects and had engaged in a fierce battle with the Azure Cloud Sect Master. Dugu Po had endured far too many severe injuries and murderous intentions. These injuries and killing intents were only temporarily suppressed by his powerful will and astonishing Divine Ability.
Only when he discovered the Source Spring did he manage to expel all those injuries and killing intents from his body, allowing the Source Spring to heal his battered form.
Half an hour later, the endless sounds of sword howls and thunder finally dissipated. The rare Source Spring had completely dried up. The entire area collapsed several feet, turning into a pit.
Dugu Po emerged from the deep pit. At this moment, his aura was no longer as imposing as before, but his Vital Energy had improved somewhat.
The blood had stopped flowing, and his complexion was no longer as pale.
"Senior Brother, how are you?" Lin Feng asked with concern.
Dugu Po wore a scholarly expression, as if there were very few things that could evoke other emotions in him. He said, "This Source Spring is insufficient. I need to rest a bit more."
Lin Feng looked around; they were surrounded by mountains. He asked, "Is it here?"
Dugu Po did not answer. He slowly removed his crown with both hands and placed it into his storage bag. Then he took out a long cloth and spread it on the ground before collapsing onto it, letting his actions speak for themselves.
The sound of snoring filled the air as Dugu Po slept soundly. A powerful force continuously flowed into his body from the earth, the Righteous Qi.
"He’s asleep," Lin Miaomiao said, watching Dugu Po intently.
"It seems he really is exhausted," Lin Feng remarked, also gazing at Dugu Po with gratitude, though he hadn’t yet found the opportunity to express his thanks.
At that moment, a gray mist suddenly turned into rain. Then, a massive eagle spread its enormous wings, shielding them from the wind and rain.
Lin Miaomiao looked up at the giant shadow overhead, feeling a twinge of fear mixed with curiosity. Unable to resist, she cautiously reached out to touch the eagle's wings and feathers.
"Wow. Its wings are harder than stone. Its feathers are like iron arrows," Lin Miaomiao exclaimed in surprise.
"So this is what the Nine-Tiered Fierce Beasts are like? Truly impressive," Lin Feng mused, unable to help but wonder how powerful the Spirit Monkey would become if it truly grew into a spirit beast.
Lin Miaomiao and Lin Feng sat down side by side, keeping watch over Dugu Po.
Finally unable to hold back her curiosity any longer, Lin Miaomiao asked, "Lin Feng, who is he?"
Lin Feng replied, "His name is Dugu Po."
"I already knew that."
"He participated in the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference with Lin Bai’s generation."
"I’ve heard about it."
"He comes from Divine Ruins."
Upon hearing the words "Divine Ruins," Lin Miaomiao was left speechless in shock. After a moment of silence, she asked, "Lin Feng, what do you mean? Is he the leader of Divine Ruins?"
Lin Feng shook his head. "No. He is just a disciple of Divine Ruins."
"A disciple of Divine Ruins? Is he really that impressive?" Lin Miaomiao exclaimed in surprise.
Lin Feng nodded. "I don't know his ranking in Divine Ruins, but I do know that he is not the top disciple there."
"When I was in Qingshan Town undergoing trials in the mountains, I encountered Master Da from Divine Ruins. He was the one who gave me that cauldron and taught me the Martial Arts Technique."
"Then I went to Solitary Moon City. It was Dugu Shixiong who entrusted my master to guide me. Later, I arrived at Gaojing, where Dugu Shixiong also asked the Guan Family to take care of me. That’s how I obtained the Golden Spirit Seed and perfected my Metallic Spiritual Root."
Seeing Lin Miaomiao's silent expression, Lin Feng felt guilty and said, "Miaomiao, I didn't mean to deceive you. It's just that if I can't achieve first place at the Jiu Zhou Gathering, I won't be able to enter Divine Ruins. They will take back everything they once gave me. Moreover, without Master Da's permission, I cannot speak about Divine Ruins."
Lin Miaomiao remained silent, her face serious.
Lin Feng urged, "Miaomiao, are you still angry?"
Finally realizing her thoughts, Lin Miaomiao shook her head repeatedly. "I'm not angry with you; how could I be? I'm just trying to understand why they treat you so well."
"When we were in Qingshan Town, we were just nameless individuals. Why did they choose you?" Lin Miaomiao asked, puzzled.
Lin Feng shook his head as well. "I don't know the answer to that question either. I've asked Spirit Monkey's mother and Master Ancestor. They might have something to do with my background."
"Is it true that they know you come from another planet?" Lin Miaomiao asked.
"Actually, Master Da is also from my planet," Lin Feng replied.
"What? What a coincidence!"
"Yeah. I haven't asked Master Da if he was also swept here by a gust of wind." Lin Feng recalled the day he traveled to Han Gu Pass and was inexplicably blown into this other world.
Both Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao had experienced a life-and-death battle, leaving them exhausted. Gradually, Lin Miaomiao leaned against Lin Feng's shoulder and fell asleep. Lin Feng felt tired as well, but thoughts of his senior brother's safety and Lin Miaomiao's well-being kept him alert.
The colors around them gradually faded into darkness. A light rain fell, pattering softly without any sign of stopping. Although the Walker was unafraid of the chill, Lin Feng still took out two pieces of clothing. He draped one over Lin Miaomiao and covered Dugu Po with the other.
Righteous Qi continuously flowed into Dugu Po's body from the ground, enveloping the mountain's interior in a soft, bright white light.
At midnight, subtle movements were detected among the surrounding peaks. Lin Feng immediately became alert, focusing on the source of the sound. Whether it was caused by the wind or someone approaching, he kept his gaze fixed on that spot.
Then, a shadow emerged from that direction. The shadow grew larger until it reached half the height of the mountain, exuding a terrifying aura.
"Master Realm."
Lin Feng was shocked. He gently woke Miaomiao and attempted to rouse Dugu Po, but Dugu Po was in such deep sleep that there was no sign of awakening.
The giant, towering at half the height of the mountain, approached silently. Dressed in black robes and blending into the night, only a dark silhouette was visible, obscuring his features.
Surprisingly, despite his immense size, he moved without making a sound. He seemed to fear waking Dugu Po, this powerful being.
Lin Feng suppressed the fear deep within his heart, holding the Blood Devouring Cauldron tightly as he rushed out from the shadow of the eagle's wings. He looked at the towering black figure before him and shouted, "Who are you?"
The shadow remained silent, its emotions unreadable. Slowly, it raised its right hand, forming a massive fist that descended upon Lin Feng like a mountain.
Lin Feng unleashed all his cultivation, sword energy, and magical artifacts—everything he could muster. He lifted the Blood Devouring Cauldron above his head and shouted, "Miaomiao, quickly wake up Senior Brother or take him away!"
"Okay."
Miaomiao did not hesitate, grabbing one of Dugu Po's hands. However, she soon realized that Dugu Po's body was heavier than a mountain. Even with all her cultivation, she could not move him an inch.
"Lin Feng, I can't pull him!" Lin Miaomiao exclaimed anxiously.
At that moment, the enormous and terrifying fist was already descending toward Lin Feng's head. (To be continued...)
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