Chapter 30: Dragon Prison Cave
Ye Chen was startled by Old Man Wushan's words.
'What kind of secret is hidden in the depths of the Luoyun Sect's dungeons?'
'An aura comparable to the Primordial Mansion Realm actually appeared there?'
However, to guard against potential dangers,
Ye Chen decided not to risk his life exploring these unknown secrets before breaking through to the Spirit Sea Realm.
Right now, he was invincible below the Primordial Mansion Realm.
But if he encountered a crisis involving someone at or above the Primordial Mansion Realm, protecting himself would be difficult.
"By the way, have you ever heard the name Fairy Luoxia?"
As this thought crossed his mind, Ye Chen's expression flickered, and he suddenly asked the question.
Old Man Wushan was over a hundred years old and had traveled far and wide across Lei Province for many years, possessing a wealth of experience.
Perhaps he could learn more unknown information from him.
However, after hearing the name, Old Man Wushan's expression suddenly changed.
"Fairy Luoxia?"
"You've heard of her?" Ye Chen noticed Old Man Wushan's strange reaction and couldn't help but ask.
"Of course." Old Man Wushan took a deep breath, a look of shock appearing in his eyes.
"The last time the Dragon Prison Cave opened, she was one of the participants!"
"The Dragon Prison Cave?" Ye Chen was taken aback. He suddenly recalled that Li Yuntian seemed to have mentioned this name before.
"That's right!" Old Man Wushan nodded solemnly. "That's a renowned blessed land in Lei Province!"
"Legend has it that in ancient times, a Great Power imprisoned a True Dragon in the depths of the cave, which is how the Dragon Prison Cave got its name!"
"Everyone says you can hear the roars of an ancient True Dragon from within the cave! And in its deepest part, there lies the True Dragon Treasure Skill, waiting for a destined person to obtain it!"
"The True Dragon Treasure Skill?!" Ye Chen's pupils contracted.
Such a Divine Art was legendary, enough to shake the entire Eastern Wilderness! He had, of course, heard of it!
The True Dragon clan was an ancient species that existed only in primeval times. It was said they went extinct countless ages ago.
But they were an exceedingly terrifying race!
According to ancient records, when a young dragon was born, the world would often change color, winds and thunder would rage, and the phantasmal light of a Spiritual Sea would fill the sky!
They could condense a Spiritual Sea right after birth! And those True Dragons with exceptional talent were even more terrifying!
Looking at the Eastern Wilderness today, what other race could achieve such a feat?
Even the royal children of the Great Hong Dynasty, born with a silver spoon in their mouths,
would be considered prodigies among prodigies if they could condense a Spiritual Sea before the age of ten!
Many outstanding demonic beasts owed their clans' enduring prosperity and overwhelming power, allowing them to dominate their territories, to a mere trace of True Dragon blood in their veins.
For this very reason, even though the True Dragon clan was extinct and no longer existed in the world,
their fame still resounded like thunder, echoing throughout the ages!
"The cultivation techniques and martial arts of the world are all divided into nine grades."
"Above the Ninth Grade, there are the legendary Celestial Grade, Saint Grade, and Immortal Grade martial arts!"
"It is said that this True Dragon Treasure Skill is a powerful martial art comparable to the Saint Grade!"
"I wonder if any of the many talented prodigies who braved the Dragon Prison Cave were lucky enough to learn the True Dragon Treasure Skill?"
A trace of envy flickered in Old Man Wushan's eyes.
Hearing this, Ye Chen took on a thoughtful expression.
'Come to think of it, I've never really considered it.'
'What grade is the cultivation technique I'm practicing, the World-Shaking Records of the Demon God?'
'This cultivation technique has likely reached the Saint Grade, or maybe even the Immortal Grade!'
'Or perhaps... even higher than Immortal Grade?'
Ye Chen shook his head slightly, unable to reach a conclusion for the time being.
He stopped pondering these ethereal matters and asked, "You just said that Fairy Luoxia was one of the participants the last time the Dragon Prison Cave opened?"
"That's right!"
Old Man Wushan nodded repeatedly, his face certain. "When the Dragon Prison Cave opened, it was a grand and lively event! All the prodigies of Lei Province gathered there!"
"However, if you had been there, Sect Leader, you would have discovered that our Lei Province prodigies were merely foils."
"Foils?" Ye Chen was stunned.
"Yes." Old Man Wushan gave a bitter smile. "Those prodigies from outside Lei Province were the true monstrous talents!"
"In fact, they were the main force exploring the Dragon Prison Cave! Our Lei Province prodigies were all overshadowed!"
"As for this Fairy Luoxia, it seems she came from outside Lei Province."
'Outside Lei Province, huh...' Ye Chen's eyes flickered.
Although he still hadn't figured out Fairy Luoxia's origins, he at least had a clue now.
Her background was likely terrifying!
If he wanted to meet Qin Ruotong again in the future, it seemed Ye Chen would first have to leave Lei Province, and perhaps... even the Great Hong Dynasty itself!
"Strength!"
"What I need most is still strength!"
The desire for strength in Ye Chen's heart grew even more intense!
Even if he didn't investigate Fairy Luoxia's identity,
the current situation in Lei Province alone was anything but optimistic for him!
The Cold Wind Sect and the Nine Nether Sect were no longer a concern.
But Ye Chen now faced threats from Lei Province's number one sect, the Vajra Temple, and its strongest power, the Lei Provincial Government!
These two behemoths could not be underestimated!
After all, they had deep foundations and long-standing legacies, each with true masters of the Primordial Mansion Realm presiding over them!
With his current strength, Ye Chen couldn't yet handle experts of the Primordial Mansion Realm.
If an expert of that level were to attack, Ye Chen couldn't guarantee he would emerge unscathed.
Besides, Fairy Luoxia had explored the Dragon Prison Cave before.
And now, according to what Li Yuntian said before he died, the Dragon Prison Cave was about to open again.
This meant it was highly likely that Fairy Luoxia would appear again!
When that time comes, a host of talented prodigies from outside Lei Province will all gather here.
A storm will surely brew in Lei Province, with undercurrents surging. When that happens, will the Demon Sect be able to protect its corner of peace?
Furthermore, if he wanted to compete with this group of monstrous talents, and also find Fairy Luoxia to question her face-to-face,
Ye Chen had to become stronger!
Only by increasing his strength would he have the confidence to face the impending chaos in Lei Province!
After cultivating for the past few days, with the help of the Grand Array of Myriad Sects' Origin, Ye Chen's cultivation base had long since reached perfection.
What he needed to do now was concoct the pill needed to condense a golden Spiritual Sea as quickly as possible.
Then, he would truly charge into the Spirit Sea Realm!!!
Seeing Ye Chen suddenly stand up, Old Man Wushan quickly asked, "Sect Leader, are you going out?"
"I'm going into the city to purchase some medicinal herbs."
"You all had best not leave the mountain gate without reason. Once you lose the protection of the array, you could be in danger at any moment."
Ye Chen said faintly.
"As you command, Sect Leader!" Old Man Wushan bowed his head respectfully.