Hearing the words of the Dragon Clan powerhouse, Long Chen was utterly shocked. Long Chen summoned the Seven-Star Battle Body, which could be said to dominate the entire Saint King Arena.
If it weren't for the need to deal with a half-step immortal-level powerhouse, Long Chen could have single-handedly crushed the entire arena.
Long Chen had always trusted the words of dragon clan experts, but this sentence made him feel somewhat dissatisfied.
"I know you're not convinced and don't believe it, but that's just how it is. I still remember when your grandfather told you that although you are exceptionally gifted, your aptitude and perseverance are the strongest.
But compared to the strong figures of ancient times, there is still a significant gap—not because you are not outstanding enough, but because you were born in the wrong era. The dragon clan expert said.
"Is it because of the chaotic energy?" Long Chen asked.
The dragon clan expert said, "Yes, only dense chaotic energy and complete Heavenly Dao laws can fully awaken a person's spiritual root."
In fact, whether in the mortal realm or the immortal realm, your spiritual roots are merely a reference for potential.
But the true function of spiritual roots is nothing like that. Even the Three Extremes Supreme has never truly awakened a spiritual root.
The spiritual root, also called the wisdom root, is simply the root of the spiritual body and the root of wisdom, the source from which all beings awaken wisdom and generate wisdom.
Tree trunks rise thousands of feet, roots stretch for miles, yet the current humans, beasts, or other races are like rootless duckweed—appearing lush on the surface, but in reality, they have not taken root in the myriad paths.
Without chaotic energy, spiritual roots have no soil to survive. Not just you—even those ancient sealed experts have spiritual roots in slumber.
But the beings behind the door were different. The spiritual energy they used was the chaotic energy you could only dream of and treasure as a treasure.
Their spiritual roots are rooted in myriad paths; no matter how strong their spiritual energy is, can it compare to chaotic energy? "
Of course it can't compare." Long Chen said with a bitter smile.
Spiritual energy can be collected using spirit gathering arrays and extracted from spirit stones, but chaotic energy is far too scarce, and all the major powers treasure it like living beings.
"So, you all suffered because you were born in the wrong era, but you still have a chance to make up for that gap." said the dragon clan expert.
"How can we make up for it?" Long Chen said hurriedly.
"That is, use the current chaotic energy and the Realm King Tribulation to awaken your spiritual roots.
Once your spiritual root awakens and takes root in the myriad paths, chaotic energy and laws will draw near to you.
This way, the gap between you and those beings will narrow, and that's your only option right now.
If you haven't awakened your spiritual root, the phenomenon won't be recognized by chaotic energy and laws, and won't be able to receive the blessing of chaotic power.
If that gate opens now, even with the strength of a Dragonblood Warrior, it would be difficult to match an ordinary otherworldly powerhouse.
It was like two people fighting—one holding vegetables, the other a sharp blade—the difference was obvious. The dragon clan expert said.
"That exaggerated?" Long Chen couldn't help but say.
"This analogy is fitting, not exaggerated at all. Once you witness the powerful beings of that world, you'll understand." said the dragon clan expert.
"What should we do?" Long Chen asked.
"Do I need to teach you this? Did you forget you're an alchemist? The dragon clan expert said irritably.
"Oh right,"
Long Chen suddenly felt a bit embarrassed; he had forgotten about it.
There are many pills to enhance spiritual roots, but Long Chen doesn't have one, so he's never paid attention to them.
"But you don't need to improve your spiritual root. Let me tell you about your situation now. I have an idea—see if you can accept it."
"Senior, please feel free to speak." Long Chen hurriedly said.
"Now that your spirit blood, roots, and bones have returned, and chaotic energy is pouring in, I have a bold idea: to let you return to the initial stage and refine your body again." said the dragon clan expert.
"What kind of refining method is this?" Long Chen was puzzled.
"In the mortal realm, you have experienced gathering qi, blood condensation, tendon transformation, bone tempering, and meridian unblocking. I previously calculated that Supreme blood condenses new blood, dragon blood transforms dragon tendons, Supreme bone transforms bone, and purple blood condenses new veins.
Because you have no dantian, replaced by the star sea, your spiritual roots scatter into the star sea, and one root becomes one hundred or eight thousand strands.
This is an extremely crazy idea. If successful, you will simultaneously possess all the divine powers of the Purple Blood lineage, Dragon Clan, Nine Star lineage, and the human race.
Moreover, you can alternate between these powers. The primordial power is endless. Even in a revolving battle, you can only use one power, while the other two can be restored, making your combat power more lasting.
If you encounter an overwhelmingly powerful enemy, all these powers will merge together, transforming you into a terrifying monster with immeasurable combat power. The dragon clan expert said. As he spoke, his voice trembled slightly, clearly extremely agitated.
Especially that last sentence, "Combat power is immeasurable," meaning even it didn't know how terrifying Long Chen would become in the future.
"Senior, you're trying to kill me! You know, I can't resist temptation at all!" Long Chen clenched his fists, his face full of excitement.
Long Chen was always the type who couldn't move forward when he saw a treasure, but now that a dragon clan expert had proposed such a terrifying upgrade plan, he was instantly tempted.
But Long Chen knew this was just a concept by a dragon clan expert. To realize it would involve countless dangers, and one wrong move could cost him his life.
Back then, the Divine Dragon Body Refining Technique nearly killed Long Chen several times; this time, it would be even more dangerous.
"If it were before, I definitely wouldn't have dared to say this idea, but now that you have the fortune of a Saint King, I think this plan is worth a try." said the dragon clan expert.
The fortune of the Saint King cannot be controlled by human hands. Although the Great Brahma Heaven possesses earth-reaching powers and can change the timing and operation of the Saint King Arena, he cannot control the fortune of the Saint King.
With the Saint King's fortune bestowed, Long Chen became part of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, no longer the unlucky guy he once was. Luck would come to him. That's why, after careful consideration, the dragon clan experts dared to share this idea with Long Chen.
Because he knew that Long Chen had terrible self-control; once tempted, his heart would grow wild and he definitely had to give it a try.
"Alright, I'll follow your orders from the senior. Damn, give it your all. The bolder a person is, the more productive the land. Courage is confidence, and guts is yield." Long Chen gritted his teeth and steeled himself—the matter was settled just like that.
"But before that, I need to visit the Long family. There are some debts that need to be settled." Long Chen hesitated for a moment and said.
"You can go, but you need to bring someone along." said the dragon clan expert.
"Who are you taking along?"
"That Manlong kid."
"Hall Master?" Why? "
"Don't ask so many pointless questions. If you tell me to bring them, just bring them." The dragon clan expert said impatiently.
Long Chen looked helplessly, glanced at the massive portal in the distance, then turned and disappeared into the void.