Because Yu Xiaogang had revealed the underlying principles behind Self-Created Spirit Abilities, a wave of enthusiasm swept across the Black World.
However, that was a story for another time.
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After several rounds of experimentation, everyone realized that creating a Self-Created Spirit Ability was nowhere near as easy as Yu Xiaogang had made it seem.
One after another, they reluctantly gave up on the idea for the time being.
Watching Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Long happily experimenting with various Self-Created Spirit Abilities, everyone could only sigh in admiration.
The advantages of the Separated Beast Spirit were simply too unique.
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After spending the entire day experimenting, the group finally decided to camp where they were.
They unpacked the food they had brought and soon prepared a lavish feast.
Looking at the delicious spread before him, the Grand Elder couldn't help but sigh.
"It's a pity we're still out here. Once we return to the Sect, we must hold a proper celebration."
Today had brought far too many reasons to celebrate.
Yu Xiaogang had made a groundbreaking discovery.
The Grand Elder had successfully broken through to Rank 90.
Most importantly, the Sect Master had received a divine promise that could eventually lead to inheriting a God's position.
Any one of those achievements was worthy of celebration.
Together, they made today unforgettable.
Yu Yuanzhen laughed heartily.
"Hahaha! Once we return, we'll hold a grand celebration in honor of the Grand Elder becoming a Titled Douluo."
"We'll invite all of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's allies and host a magnificent banquet."
Although he himself had received a promise regarding divine inheritance, it was still uncertain.
The Grand Elder's breakthrough, however, was already a reality.
The old man nodded with satisfaction.
"Very well."
"Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect has remained low-profile for many years."
"But from now on..."
"That will change."
A sharp light flashed through the Grand Elder's eyes.
In the past, the Sect had lacked sufficient confidence to stand proudly among the top powers.
Now everything was different.
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Soon everyone sat around the table and enjoyed the feast.
As they ate, they chatted about all kinds of topics.
Yet no matter where the conversation began, it always returned to the incredible treasure land surrounding them.
After taking another bite of food, Yu Yuanzhen suddenly asked,
"By the way, Xiaogang."
"When do you plan to use the two pieces of Crimson Blood Amber you obtained?"
He already knew his son had acquired the rare treasure and intended to refine it.
Yu Xiaogang swallowed his food before replying.
"Once we return, I'll simply need a Fire Attribute Spirit Master to assist me."
Unlike ordinary Immortal Herbs, Crimson Blood Amber wasn't consumed directly.
Its usage was actually similar to Whale Glue, requiring fire as a catalyst.
The difference was that Whale Glue needed to be melted, whereas Crimson Blood Amber had to be completely burned.
As it burned, it released a special medicinal smoke.
That smoke contained the true essence of the Crimson Blood Amber.
Only by inhaling the smoke and refining its medicinal properties inside the body could one fully absorb its effects.
Because of that, Yu Xiaogang needed both a Fire Attribute Spirit Master and a sealed environment where none of the medicinal smoke could escape.
Yu Yuanzhen nodded.
"Very well."
"Once we return to Heaven Dou City, I'll find a suitable Fire Attribute Spirit Master for you."
Taking another sip of wine, he looked toward the surrounding Immortal Herbs.
"Xiaogang, you've read countless ancient records."
"Besides distributing the Immortal Herbs that have already been assigned, how should we deal with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the remaining medicinal plants?"
His question immediately drew the Grand Elder's attention.
Although the Grand Elder had decades of experience managing the Sect, he also understood one simple truth.
An amateur should never try to guide a professional.
If they were discussing ordinary medicinal herbs such as hundred-year ginseng or millennium ganoderma, he could make decisions with confidence.
But this place...
It contained priceless Immortal Herbs and an extraordinary treasure land unlike anything they had ever seen.
Among everyone present, Yu Xiaogang was the only person truly qualified to answer.
After carefully observing the surrounding herbs and the spring where icy blue and crimson-red waters intertwined, Yu Xiaogang spoke.
"The remaining Immortal Herbs should stay exactly where they are."
"Only those already assigned to suitable users should be harvested."
"As for this place..."
"We should turn it into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's exclusive medicinal herb cultivation base."
Everyone nodded thoughtfully.
Yu Xiaogang's gaze lingered on the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
He had a strong feeling that this mysterious spring still concealed an even greater secret.
Even so...
He had no intention of uncovering it now.
No one knew what lay beneath the spring.
Even if there truly was a hidden treasure, there was no guarantee it would benefit him.
Judging from the nature of the spring, whatever secret it held was closely connected to the Ice and Fire attributes.
His own Spirit was Light Attribute.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect specialized in Lightning.
Would uncovering an Ice and Fire secret truly benefit them?
What if opening the spring destroyed this precious cultivation land, only to reveal something completely useless?
That would be a tremendous loss.
Curiosity alone wasn't enough to justify taking such a risk.
If they truly wanted to investigate someday, they could wait until they possessed overwhelming strength.
Or...
They could simply wait until his father eventually inherited a God's position.
A god would surely be capable of exploring the spring without destroying it.
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Yu Yuanzhen considered his son's proposal.
"Turning this place into our Sect's medicinal herb garden is certainly reasonable."
"But if we do that..."
"We'll need people guarding it year-round."
He paused before adding,
"We may even need to relocate the Sect itself."
A treasure capable of producing countless Immortal Herbs deserved the Sect's highest level of protection.
Yet such protection would inevitably attract attention.
Sooner or later, other factions would learn of this place.
Moving the Sect nearby would undoubtedly provide the best security.
Even if it meant abandoning Blue Lightning City.
Still...
Blue Lightning City had been built through the efforts of countless generations.
Yu Yuanzhen couldn't bear the thought of giving it up.
The Grand Elder frowned as well.
"Relocating the Sect..."
"From a practical standpoint, it makes perfect sense."
"But emotionally..."
"I can't bear to abandon everything we've built."
Yu Xiaogang smiled.
"It's not nearly that complicated."
"Think about it."
"This treasure land remained hidden for countless years before we discovered it."
"The poisonous mist surrounding the valley is already the perfect natural defense."
"Ordinary Spirit Masters wouldn't dare enter."
"As for powerful Spirit Masters..."
"When they hunt Spirit Beasts, they almost always head for the Star Dou Great Forest instead."
"So all we need to do is preserve the poisonous mist and assign someone powerful enough to guard this place."
As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang turned toward Dugu Bo.
The Poison Douluo immediately understood.
"Young Sect Master, rest assured."
"As long as I'm alive, the poisonous mist surrounding this valley will never disappear."
"No one will ever enter without permission."
Finally given an opportunity to prove his worth, Dugu Bo accepted the responsibility without hesitation.
The Grand Elder nodded.
"Once I obtain my ninth Spirit Ring..."
"I'll remain here and guard this place personally."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed softly.
Originally, he had wanted to take on the responsibility himself.
Unfortunately...
As Sect Master, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect couldn't function without him.
Reluctantly abandoning the idea, he glanced at Yu Xiaogang with hopeful eyes.
Grow up quickly...
Once you inherit the position of Sect Master...
I can finally retire.
Almost as if sensing his father's thoughts, Yu Xiaogang suddenly shivered.
He rubbed his arms and looked around suspiciously.
"I have a strange feeling..."
"Someone with very bad intentions is plotting against me."
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