Chapter 00251: The Power of One
# The Power of One
Chapter 251
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 251: The Power of One
Lan Xiaobu pondered for a moment before speaking, "I do have a solution."
Hearing that Lan Xiaobu had a plan, everyone's spirits lifted.
No wonder the Great Desolate Immortal Sect had become the top sect in the Lingwei Immortal Domain.
Even in such dire circumstances, Lan Xiaobu had a solution.
It was clear that his reputation was well-deserved.
Seeing everyone's eager gazes fixed on him, Lan Xiaobu continued, "My idea is to have the cultivators of the Lingwei Immortal Domain step out of the defensive formation and actively hunt down the Nightmare Demons."
The room fell silent.
The earlier excitement vanished.
Unless they had a death wish, stepping out of the defensive formation at this time would be suicide.
"Sect Master Lan, I'm afraid this plan won't work. Although the cultivators of the Lingwei Immortal Domain are fearless, no one would willingly go out to their deaths," Hou Xuancheng sighed.
Lan Xiaobu didn't explain further.
Instead, he took out a gray, longan-sized object and said, "Take a look at this."
"Isn't that the core of a Nightmare Demon? This thing is filled with negative emotions. Apart from causing cultivators to go berserk, it's been proven to be utterly useless," Huo Lan said.
"No," Lan Xiaobu held the Nightmare Demon core in his hand and said, "This is just a second-grade Nightmare Demon core. On the surface, it seems useless, but I have a way to make use of it. Take a look at this."
He then took out a bottle of pills and said, "These pills are refined from the Nightmare Demon cores. I call them Clear Spirit Pills. Since this pill was refined from a second-grade core, it's a second-grade immortal pill."
"What's the use of this pill?" Hou Xuancheng asked curiously.
Lan Xiaobu poured out a pill from the bottle and said, "Everyone, take one and see for yourselves."
Hearing this, everyone took a pill and swallowed it.
The pill dissolved into liquid, spreading throughout their bodies.
A refreshing energy not only nourished and expanded their sea of consciousness but also seemed to repair some damage to their souls.
In the next moment, everyone was filled with joy.
Huo Lan exclaimed excitedly, "This is a pill for the sea of consciousness?"
Not just Huo Lan, the other Immortal Kings also looked at Lan Xiaobu with excitement.
They vaguely understood Lan Xiaobu's idea.
Whether in the current Five Realms Immortal World or the previous universes, pills that enhanced the sea of consciousness were the most valuable.
Lan Xiaobu explained, "I call this pill the Clear Spirit Pill. Its grades are similar to the Nine Revolutions Transcendence Pill, ranging from first to ninth grade. The only difference is that the Nine Revolutions Transcendence Pill's grade depends on the alchemist's skill. A first-grade alchemist, even with the Nine-Leaf Transcendence Flower, can only refine a first-grade Nine Revolutions Transcendence Pill. A ninth-grade alchemist can refine a true ninth-grade Nine Revolutions Transcendence Pill. So, low-grade alchemists refining Nine Revolutions Transcendence Pills is a waste of the Nine-Leaf Transcendence Flower. The Clear Spirit Pill is different. A first-grade Nightmare Demon core can refine a first-grade Clear Spirit Pill, and a second-grade core can refine a second-grade Clear Spirit Pill. The grade of the Clear Spirit Pill depends entirely on the grade of the Nightmare Demon core used. Most importantly, the Clear Spirit Pill not only aids in tempering the soul and expanding the sea of consciousness but also repairs the soul, sea of consciousness, and primordial spirit. This is a pill everyone would desire."
"Sect Master Lan, do you have the recipe for the Clear Spirit Pill?" Hou Xuancheng asked eagerly.
Lan Xiaobu nodded, "Yes, I have the recipes for first to fourth-grade Clear Spirit Pills. I haven't figured out the higher-grade recipes yet."
The Cosmic Dimension Matrix had constructed the recipes for first to fourth-grade Clear Spirit Pills.
As for the higher-grade recipes, Lan Xiaobu wasn't in a hurry.
It was only a matter of time before he could figure them out.
Huo Lan said excitedly, "Sect Master Lan, just tell us what to do, and we'll follow your lead."
Lan Xiaobu's abilities far surpassed those of the Immortal Kings present.
Although they suspected Lan Xiaobu had some great secrets, as the sect master of the Great Desolate Immortal Sect, no one dared to pry.
The earlier incident with the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance's Zuo Yurong and the hundred-thousand-strong alliance army was proof enough.
Lan Xiaobu nodded and said, "My plan is simple. First, spread the news about the Clear Spirit Pills. Second, allow cultivators to step out of the defensive formation to hunt Nightmare Demons. The cores they obtain will belong to them. Each cultivator entering and exiting the defensive formation will have a formation token, which only they can use. Third, any Nightmare Demon cores obtained can be exchanged for contribution points. The only way to purchase Clear Spirit Pills is through the Lingwei Immortal Domain's contribution points..."
Lan Xiaobu's plan received almost unanimous support.
Regardless of whether the Lingwei Immortal Domain would eventually freeze over, everyone was now eager to hunt Nightmare Demons.
The importance of the sea of consciousness and the primordial spirit was well-known to all.
As long as their primordial spirit and sea of consciousness were strengthened, even if the Lingwei Immortal Domain were completely frozen, they would have a chance to cross the endless swamp to other immortal domains.
As more and more cultivators arrived at the freezing zone, a new immortal city had formed.
In the center of the city's large square stood a monument displaying the contribution rankings for hunting Nightmare Demons.
...
The eighth-grade Nightmare Demon that had chased Gu Dao into the freezing zone had not reappeared, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
It would be best if that demon never returned.
However, Lan Xiaobu didn't stop working.
He had just finished setting up another teleportation array in the freezing zone when Huo Lan, Gu Feihe, and several other Immortal Kings arrived together.
"Sect Master Lan, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't dare imagine what the Lingwei Immortal Domain would look like now," Huo Lan said with a cheerful mood.
Lan Xiaobu's trapping and killing formations had locked down any possibility of Nightmare Demons entering the Lingwei Immortal Domain.
Moreover, with the cultivators of the Lingwei Immortal Domain continuously hunting Nightmare Demons, as long as no eighth-grade Nightmare Demons appeared, the domain was relatively safe.
Gu Feihe also smiled and said, "Sect Master Lan, Alliance Leader Huo and Alliance Leader Sha have come to discuss the Star Fortress Secret Realm. It's almost time for the realm to open."
"That's right, Sect Master Lan. You should decide how to open the Star Fortress Secret Realm," Sha Yunshao quickly added.
Although Lan Xiaobu was only the sect master of the Great Desolate Immortal Sect, and the Star Fortress Secret Realm was jointly controlled by three factions, his reputation in the Lingwei Immortal Domain was now unmatched.
Earlier, Lan Xiaobu had proposed that anyone could enter the Star Fortress Secret Realm.
Later, he had almost single-handedly defended the Lingwei Immortal Domain against the Nightmare Demon invasion with his formations.
On top of that, his creation of the Clear Spirit Pill was seen as a stroke of genius.
The Clear Spirit Pill had almost completely neutralized the threat of the Nightmare Demons.
However, Lan Xiaobu took out a ring and handed it to Gu Feihe, saying, "Elder Gu, I plan to leave for a while. While I'm away, you will temporarily take over as the sect master."
Hearing this, Huo Lan and the other Immortal Kings were stunned.
The Star Fortress Secret Realm was about to open, and Lan Xiaobu was leaving? As Immortal Kings, they weren't particularly eager for the realm, but Lan Xiaobu was only at the Golden Immortal level.
Logically, he shouldn't be able to resist the temptation of the Dao King Immortal Fruit in the Star Fortress Secret Realm.
Lan Xiaobu clasped his hands and said, "Alliance Leader Huo, Alliance Leader Sha, Fellow Daoist Hou, I have a suggestion. Let's not open the Star Fortress Secret Realm for now. Currently, there are no seventh-grade Immortal Alchemy Kings in the Lingwei Immortal Domain. Even if we open the Star Fortress Secret Realm and obtain the Dao King Immortal Fruit, we wouldn't be able to refine the Dao King Immortal Pill. It would be a waste of resources."
Sha Yunshao asked in confusion, "Sect Master Lan, what do you mean?"
Lan Xiaobu spoke with utmost sincerity, "I believe it will be difficult for a true seventh-grade Immortal Alchemy King to emerge in the Lingwei Immortal Domain. Not just an Alchemy King, but even an Array King or Artifact King won't appear. Think about it, how many Immortal Kings have emerged in the past decade?"
Everyone fell silent.
In the past ten years, not a single Immortal King had emerged.
The Immortal Kings were still the same old faces, or those who had emerged shortly after the fusion of the Five Realms Immortal World.
Since then, more and more Great Luo Immortals had appeared, but no Immortal Kings.
Lan Xiaobu continued, "I believe you all understand what's happening. The Lingwei Immortal Domain's natural laws are incomplete. As the freezing progresses, the laws become more and more fragmented. It's impossible for Immortal Kings to emerge here now, and seventh-grade Immortal Alchemy Kings won't appear either. Therefore, I suggest we preserve the Star Fortress Secret Realm. When we have a seventh-grade Immortal Alchemy King in the future, we can determine the entry quota based on the contribution rankings. However, one rule must be followed: all cultivators entering the Star Fortress Secret Realm must not exceed the Profound Immortal level. The specific entry method can be discussed."
"Sect Master Lan, we'll follow your lead. Without you, the Lingwei Immortal Domain wouldn't be what it is today," Hou Xuancheng said.
Everyone understood Hou Xuancheng's words.
Lan Xiaobu had brought peace to the Lingwei Immortal Domain.
Just look at his Mu Bei Great Immortal City—no forced transactions, no oppression or extortion.
And look at the freezing zone.
It was only because of Lan Xiaobu's efforts that the current situation had arisen.
Although the freezing zone might eventually destroy everything, at least it was safe for now.
Hou Xuancheng's cultivation was among the strongest, and his words immediately gained everyone's approval.
"Sect Master Lan, where are you planning to go?" Huo Lan asked.
Lan Xiaobu pointed to the freezing zone, "I plan to go in and take a look. My pet, Gu Dao, disappeared after entering, and I need to find him. More importantly, this area is continuously freezing. Even without the Nightmare Demons, our Lingwei Immortal Domain won't last much longer."
"Sect Master, you must not go in!" Gu Feihe urgently called out.
Although Lan Xiaobu's array skills were formidable, his cultivation was still too low.
Moreover, many cultivators who went out to hunt Nightmare Demons often perished, and many of those who died were at the Great Yi Immortal level or higher.
Lan Xiaobu shook his head, "I know my limits, Brother Gu. While I'm away, I leave the Great Desolate Immortal Sect in your hands."
Seeing Lan Xiaobu's resolute attitude, Gu Feihe sighed inwardly.
He knew it was impossible to dissuade him.
(That's all for today's update.
Goodnight, friends!)
(End of Chapter)