Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 358 - 357: The Legacy of the Xuanling Secret Realm

After flying for a thousand miles, Zhong Lin finally found Yu Shu’s hiding place in a canyon to the southeast.

The small canyon was shrouded in toxic mist, evidently released by the Poison Spirit Pearl, intended to prevent attacks from other Demon Beasts.

Zhong Lin hurriedly stepped inside and soon found the unconscious Yu Shu, with the Poison Spirit Pearl hovering above his head.

At this time, Yu Shu looked extremely miserable, his breath was weak and his face as pale as paper. There was also a bleeding wound on his back, deep enough to see the bone, and one could vaguely glimpse his beating heart; if the wound were any deeper, he might have faced certain death.

Zhong Lin never imagined that Yu Shu would be so seriously injured, but he could see that Yu Shu’s wounds were rapidly healing, with a rich medicinal aroma emanating from his body, clearly indicating he had consumed some sort of Treasure Pill.

After all, Yu Shu was the daughter of the King of Heavenly Sea Country, surely carrying some life-saving items while exploring the Secret Realm, which made Zhong Lin sigh with relief.

Indeed, a few hours later, Yu Shu slowly opened his eyes, and upon seeing Zhong Lin’s arrival, she shook the Storage Bracelet in her hand and revealed a smug smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Heal first!"

Zhong Lin said with a smile, growing increasingly fond of this Princess.

"Mm."

After another half a day, Yu Shu finished cultivating. Not only were her injuries fully healed, but the weakness caused by taking the Blood Burning Pill had also disappeared, and she regained her youthful and vibrant appearance.

"Zhong Lin, should you take the Earth Spirit Divine Grass, or should I?"

Even among siblings, accounts need to be clear, much less between collaborators, and Yu Shu didn’t want this issue to cause a rift between them. She was also thinking of having Zhong Lin help her with Alchemy!

"You hold on to it, there’s no rush."

"Alright, rest assured that when it’s in my hands, there will absolutely be no problems. Once we find the Golden Origin Fruit, we can start Alchemy and aim to condense a Third Grade Xuandan, or even Second Grade."

Yu Shu’s eyes were glowing, full of anticipation.

"Is there any way to form a First Grade Xuandan?"

Zhong Lin asked, still somewhat unwilling.

"I know what you’re thinking; a First Grade Xuandan is extraordinarily rare. Even those Sect disciples can’t guarantee success in condensing one. You not only need the highest-grade Cultivation Technique but also indispensable resources. Although the Earth Spirit Divine Grass and Golden Origin Fruit are strong, achieving a Second Grade Xuandan is already the limit unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Zhong Lin, you should know the Xuanling Secret Realm was not naturally formed but created by a powerful individual who has already fallen, right?" Yu Shu said.

Zhong Lin nodded. Long Zhao had told him this, and he was shocked upon learning such news, unable to imagine what kind of powerful figure could forcibly establish a world.

"The creator of the Xuanling Secret Realm was an unparalleled Nirvana Realm powerhouse named Tong Ge, and this Secret Realm’s existence is also his way of selecting a successor."

"This..."

Upon hearing such an earth-shattering secret, Zhong Lin’s heart trembled. He originally thought the Xuanling Secret Realm was just a more advanced version of the Seven Star Secret Realm, only to discover such a hidden truth.

"Actually, it’s not much of a secret. Our Imperial Family of Heavenly Sea Country and the major Sects all know that whenever the Secret Realm opens, forces from outside Heavenly Sea Country also come, aiming to obtain the inheritance of that Nirvana Realm powerhouse. It’s just that no one has succeeded over the years, and rumors have started to suggest the inheritance is fake.

However, I can guarantee the inheritance is real because an ancestor of my Heavenly Sea Country knew this powerhouse and witnessed him pass away here.

I’m telling you this because there might be a Nirvana Fruit within this Secret Realm," Yu Shu said.

"Nirvana Fruit? What is a Nirvana Fruit?" Zhong Lin asked eagerly.

The word "Nirvana" itself holds supreme power, so a spirit fruit named after Nirvana must be an extraordinary treasure.

"A so-called Nirvana Fruit is a spirit fruit born at the place where a Nirvana Realm powerhouse has passed. However, not every Nirvana Realm powerhouse’s passing place will give birth to one. It’s only where a Nirvana Realm powerhouse who has achieved Great Perfection has passed that there’s a slight chance for such a heavenly object to emerge. This fruit possesses the unique Nirvana Power of the Nirvana Realm; it can resurrect the dead, regrow flesh on bones, facilitate Nirvana Rebirth, and even remedy foundational flaws.

In any Saint Land, a Nirvana Fruit is an extremely precious item, often only given to those exceptionally gifted Saint Heirs. It helps them fortify their foundation and gives them a chance to break through to the King Realm.

So if you want to condense a First Grade Xuandan, either you must find the legacy left by Senior Tong Ge and pray for the existence of the Nirvana Fruit.

Or you must find a way to join a Holy Land. Given that you’ve comprehended Fist Intent, if you further condense a Second Grade Xuandan this time, I’m certain those Holy Lands would be willing to use such divine items to help you consolidate your foundation," Yu Shu explained.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lin fell into silence, sighing in his heart.

Tong Ge’s heritage within the Xuanling Secret Realm had not been found for centuries, and Zhong Lin did not think he would be so lucky.

As for joining a Holy Land, it’s also extremely difficult.

"I understand, thank you."

"Hehe, we’re collaborators now, right? It’s not like it’s particularly secret. Let’s go; we’re off to find the Golden Origin Fruit," Yu Shu said, laughing as she patted the dust off her clothes.

"Let’s go!"

Yu Shu waved her hand, collecting the Poison Spirit Pearl hovering above her head, making the toxic mist pervading the canyon dissipate.

The two, like arrows shot from a bowstring, immediately shot out from the canyon.

This time, they no longer bothered with the Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine beneath their feet, heading straight for the location of the Golden Origin Fruit, as breaking through to the Xuandan Secret Realm was the top priority.

Along the way, they generally avoided Demon Beasts, and had little interaction with other Martial Artists they encountered.

Some attempted to rob them, but Zhong Lin directly dealt with the Loose Cultivators, while many Sect forces recognized Yu Shu’s identity and refrained from provoking them either out of caution or fear of the Protective Secret Treasures she might have.

This allowed the two to proceed unimpeded, and in just two days, they arrived at the location marked on the map as where the Golden Origin Fruit was located.

"This is the place."

Yu Shu excitedly pointed to a towering odd mountain ahead.

Zhong Lin sniffed the air: "Do you smell a sweet fragrance?"

"Haha, then there’s no mistake, it must be the Golden Origin Fruit. Let’s go, enter."

They said, immediately flying towards the mountain.