CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 247: SLAYING THE DEMON BEAST; OBTAINING FLAME PRISON PURPLE WOOD (PART 2)

The branches spread out like burning flames, emitting scorching heat.

Xu Ping glanced at it and immediately recognized it as the renowned Flame Prison Purple Wood.

This Spirit Wood grows in extremely hot places, absorbing the power of fire between heaven and earth, and takes ages to mature.

Xu Ping was thrilled and impatiently guided his Escape Light, slowly arriving in front of this Flame Prison Purple Wood to begin his thorough observation.

The leaves were narrow, with slightly serrated edges, smooth as a mirror, yet exuding a blazing warmth.

If it were an ordinary Qi Cultivator, they might get burned just by approaching this tree.

As Xu Ping was observing the Flame Prison Purple Wood, Hongyi quietly entered the cave.

Naturally, Xu Ping keenly sensed this scene, but didn’t feel any urge to explore further.

After all, in the Cultivation Realm, only by restraining greed can one live longer.

Xu Ping’s Divine Sense extended outwards, probing the growth age of this Flame Prison Purple Wood!

Half a moment later.

"Eight thousand years, it’s almost nearing nine thousand years!" Xu Ping withdrew his Divine Sense in surprise, muttering to himself.

A Flame Prison Purple Wood of such an age is really rare!

Another one thousand years of growth, wouldn’t it reach the ten-thousand-year level?

It’s known that Spirit Wood at the ten-thousand-year level is almost the limit of what can grow in this Cultivation Realm.

"I wonder if, with my current maturity ability, I can successfully cultivate this Flame Prison Purple Wood to the ten-thousand-year level!"

Xu Ping pondered silently, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.

If he were at his first visit to this lava secret realm, even expending all of his life span, he would likely be unable to mature this Flame Prison Purple Wood to the ten-thousand-year level.

Back then, he was merely at Foundation Establishment cultivation, with very limited abilities.

But now, he has broken through to the Golden Core, and his Longevity Skill is far beyond what it was before.

Moreover, he has mastered the ’Ten Thousand Trees Spring Skill’, a Secret Technique for maturing Spirit Plants and Spirit Medicine.

Thinking of this, Xu Ping quietly tapped the proficiency panel.

[Ten Thousand Trees Spring Skill Perfection: 365/1600]

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"I wonder how much life span would be consumed to cultivate a year on the Flame Prison Purple Wood using the perfected Ten Thousand Trees Spring Skill."

Xu Ping rubbed his chin, murmuring thoughtfully.

With the current life span he possesses, as long as it’s not a thousand-year consumption at once, he confidently feels he can withstand it.

After all, the life he expends can be replenished by longevity-increasing items.

Although Xu Ping was inclined to try it, considering Hongyi inside the cave, he decided against it.

"Better to try it back home!" Xu Ping thought to himself.

With the abilities he now commands, he is fully confident in successfully transplanting this Flame Prison Purple Wood elsewhere without damaging its quality.

Once transplanted to Thousand Leaves Mountain, he will have ample time to slowly attempt this.

Having made up his mind, he immediately took action!

Xu Ping first uprooted the Flame Prison Purple Wood, then used Secret Technique to seal it, ensuring its Spiritual Qi doesn’t leak and vitality is preserved.

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Just as Xu Ping finished these tasks, footsteps echoed inside the cave.

Shortly after, Hongyi emerged from the cave with a bright face, apparently having gained quite a bit.

However, Xu Ping didn’t tactlessly inquire about it.

After Hongyi exited the cave, his gaze quickly fell on the uprooted and sealed Flame Prison Purple Wood. With a faint smile, he asked:

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xu is satisfied with the quality of this Flame Prison Purple Wood?"

"I’m greatly satisfied, of course." Xu Ping smiled and nodded.

After all, nearly nine-thousand-year-old Flame Prison Purple Wood—how could one not be satisfied!

Perhaps because both had acquired pleasing gains, their mood was brightened, and their conversation gradually increased, making the atmosphere harmonious.

After some idle chat, Hongyi asked, "I wonder, does Fellow Daoist Xu plan to continue exploring this lava secret realm?"

"If you plan to, how about we team up, so that we can watch over each other?" Hongyi smiled warmly as he invited.

Xu Ping pondered for a moment before slowly shaking his head, politely declining:

"Thank you for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Hong, but I’m currently anxious to return and forge my Lifebound Magical Treasure, so I can’t spare time for further exploration here!"

He wasn’t speaking falsehoods; given the current priorities, quickly forging the Lifebound Magical Treasure indeed takes precedence.

Besides, his gains in this lava secret realm are already so substantial that they’ll require extensive time to absorb.

"That’s true as well."

Upon hearing Xu Ping’s reply, Hongyi understandingly nodded, then seemed to remember something and specifically reminded:

"However, before leaving this lava secret realm, it’s best for Fellow Daoist Xu to first master the ’Vein-locking Blood Suppression Spell’ to suppress the Blood Attraction Skill inside!"

"Inside this lava secret realm, due to unique environmental factors, that Nascent Soul Cultivator should temporarily be unable to sense Fellow Daoist Xu’s exact location."

"But once outside this realm, he might clearly perceive your whereabouts."

"Furthermore, based on my observation, the Nascent Soul Cultivator’s Blood Demon avatar has probably deeply memorized Fellow Daoist Xu’s appearance and aura, transmitting it back to its main body."