Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1637 - 1635: Resolving the Curse Poison
If this method is useless, naturally there is no need to continue, but if it is useful, we can proceed without delay.
However, facing Yann Miao's bright eyes, Lu Ye knew he didn't need to ask; the power of the Talent Tree can indeed resolve the merfolk tribe's Curse Poison!
"Young friend, I..." Yann Miao opened her mouth, but became speechless, not knowing what to say.
Even though it's basically confirmed, Lu Ye still couldn't help but ask: "Does it work?"
"Yes!" Yann Miao nodded heavily, looking brightly at Lu Ye, "I can sense that the curse poison within me has diminished."
It's just diminished... not completely eradicated.
This was expected, after all, the time was a bit short. When he helped Luo Xie and others eradicate the Dancing Girl's power, it took some effort, and the merfolk tribe's Curse Poison is even more stubborn compared to the Dancing Girl's power, as it has been passed down through the bloodline for generations.
"Then what does the Great Elder estimate, based on the progress just now, how long it will take to completely solve the problem?" Lu Ye asked.
The reason for this question is mainly because the portal opened by the green sea conch is about to reach its time limit, and if he doesn't hurry back, it will disappear.
Yann Miao also realized this issue and pondered for a moment before saying, "I estimate it will take at least four hours."
Four hours... that would definitely be too late.
Lu Ye furrowed his brows. Under the current circumstances, there are only two choices if he wants to continue helping Yann Miao eradicate the Curse Poison. One is to go back first and come again when the green sea conch can be used next. But this way, given the limited time, they still can't solve the problem in one go and would inevitably have to run back a third, fourth time...
Even if given a month, it might not be enough.
And this is just one Yann Miao. Though the merfolk tribe isn't huge, they're not too few either. They can't use this method indefinitely; how long would that take?
If this choice doesn't work, then they can only ignore the portal, let it disappear, and help Yann Miao completely solve the problem here.
Then swim out of All Phenomena Ocean...
This is somewhat risky, Lu Ye tried it before, but there are quite a few terrifying star beasts under the sea, forcing him to give up halfway.
But now it's different. With Yann Miao escorting him, it's not a big issue.
Soon, Lu Ye made his decision.
The merfolk tribe is the ally he hopes for, the most steadfast and reliable ally for Three Worlds Island in the future. Helping the merfolk tribe resolve the Curse Poison power would greatly benefit Three Worlds Island, so bearing some risk is worthwhile.
"Let's continue!" Lu Ye spoke, raising his hand.
Yann Miao hesitated slightly: "But young friend, this portal should be about to disappear."
Lu Ye replied, "Indeed, so I'll have to trouble the Great Elder to escort me later."
Yann Miao immediately understood, feeling grateful, nodded: "Rest assured, young friend, I will definitely escort you out safely!"
She raised her hand, placing it on Lu Ye's palm, closed her eyes, and excitedly awaited the impending change within her.
As time flowed, Lu Ye continuously activated the power of the Talent Tree, cautiously controlling it, to avoid causing more harm to Yann Miao.
Moments later, the portal opened by the green sea conch disappeared unnoticed by Lu Ye.
Having already decided to let Yann Miao escort him, there was no need to worry about whether the portal was there or not.
Yann Miao's estimation wasn't far off. About four hours later, she suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze shining brightly. Even though the Talent Tree's power had caused some physical injuries, the sudden relief felt within her body and mind made her realize the Curse Poison's power within her... had completely vanished!
It was an indescribable feeling, as if she had been living with a shackle, but because she had been carrying it all along, she couldn't notice it until today when the shackle suddenly disappeared, she could truly feel the difference.
Lu Ye noticed her movement and opened his eyes to look at her, seeing her condition, he knew everything was fine. He stopped activating the Talent Tree's power and asked: "Is there anything uncomfortable, Great Elder?"
Yes, the physical injuries were indeed uncomfortable, no matter how gentle the Talent Tree's power was, it couldn't be harmless to her. But these injuries, compared to the current state of relief, could be completely ignored.
Yann Miao's eyes were a bit red, seemingly on the verge of tears.
Because the problem that had troubled their tribe for countless years, in her generation, there was finally a solution, and she was the first to experience it personally.
She slightly bent her knee, solemnly bowing to Lu Ye: "Thank you, young friend, this kindness and virtue, Yann Miao will never forget, the merfolk tribe... will never forget!"
Lu Ye promptly raised his hand to help her up: "Great Elder, you're too kind."
This... sounds quite familiar. After that great battle with the Insect Race and the Blood Race, when returning to Indeterminate, those few Sun Blaze cultivators said the same thing.
He thought for a moment and said, "Are you certain the curse poison in your body has dissipated, Great Elder?"
Yann Miao nodded: "Though I lack direct evidence, I am quite certain! A verification attempt will be necessary."
Anyway, since Lu Ye would be escorted out of All Phenomena Ocean, Yann Miao immediately decided to leave All Phenomena Ocean along with him to see the situation. If the tragic ending of ancestors' bloodlines withering was no longer a fate, it undoubtedly showed that Lu Ye's methods were indeed effective.
Lu Ye immediately understood her intentions and couldn't help but suggest, "How about choosing another member from the clan, Great Elder? Matters like these should be approached with more caution."
Yann Miao, ultimately the Great Elder of the Merfolk Race, and with the Merfolk Queen still young, Yann Miao is the actual leader. If anything unforeseen happens to Yann Miao, the friendship with the Merfolk Race might fall apart. Regardless of public or private interests, Lu Ye did not wish for Yann Miao to personally attempt the procedure.
Choosing another clan member would mitigate significant impact even if something happens.
Yann Miao shook her head: "Some things need to be personally experienced to understand the situation in detail better. Furthermore, no one in the clan is stronger than me. Even if something goes wrong, I can return to All Phenomena Ocean immediately. You don't need to worry too much, my dear friend!"
Her insistence left Lu Ye no ground for further persuasion.
"Let me recuperate a bit. Please wait a moment, dear friend," Yann Miao said, finding a spot to sit cross-legged. She retrieved a recuperation pill Lu Ye had previously given and ingested it.
Lu Ye initially wanted to discuss matters regarding the elixir pill but restrained himself upon seeing this. Anyway, with ample opportunities ahead, urgency was unnecessary.
Bai Lu approached after watching Lu Ye and the Great Elder's previous actions. Their dialogue was clear in her ears, sparking silent excitement due to the curse poison issue within the clan seemingly resolved just like that.
Though the Great Elder still needs to verify, there's undeniably a significant hope.
Approaching Lu Ye, Bai Lu sincerely expressed her gratitude.
After exchanging some casual conversation, Lu Ye inquired about her experience and detailed process of advancing to Moon Jade. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Since he wasn't far from Moon Jade, he would soon need to take this step. Attaining prior understanding wouldn't hurt, and Lu Ye also wished to confirm the appropriateness of his previous thoughts.
Thanks to Bai Lu's detailed account, Lu Ye found his conceptions correct.
When advancing to Moon Jade, there was no need to rely on the Constellation Palace or any artifacts.
Bai Lu explained that advancing within the Constellation Palace purifies cultivators' spirit force, leading to easier mana metamorphosis and advancement.
Moreover, greater spirit force purity results in higher post-Moon Jade advancement, with greater mana potential.
Even newly advanced Moon Jades vary in strength due to their mana impact, rooted in Constellation Realm spirit force purity.
Lu Ye's spirit force had no impurities since cultivation began, eliminating purification needs. Thus, advancing to Moon Jade genuinely negated reliance on the Constellation Palace's potency.
Admittedly, while avoiding reliance on Constellation Palace potency, he required a spell suitable for advancement utilization.
The metamorphosis of spirit force to mana required efforts beyond personal cultivator exertion alone. Hence, in antiquity, cultivators devised specialized spells for this period to assist spirit force metamorphosis.
These specific spells held no utility for regular use, solely intended for Moon Jade advancement and hence dubbed Dragon Gate Technique, metaphorically akin to a fish leaping the dragon gate.
The Dragon Gate Technique ranged extensively among Constellation, with no shortage of varieties across races and factions, none being absolutely superior or inferior.
Though lacking stark good and bad distinctions, significance lies in individual cultivator compatibility.
Finding a compatible Dragon Gate Technique becomes imperative for cultivators.
The All Phenomena Merchants Guild sells such items, ensuring Lu Ye never felt rushed, surrounded by experienced Moon Jades who had traversed these stages and mastered numerous Dragon Gate Techniques, enabling consultation and suitability searches when necessary.
This illustrates stellar-space engagement benefits; if Nine Provinces remained isolated, despite Constellations reaching Moon Jade advancement levels, lacking such experiences would demand more effort and time.
Lu Ye seized this chance to inquire about the Merfolk Race's Dragon Gate Technique from Bai Lu, who openly revealed the availability of over a dozen types. She would engrave and provide them to Lu Ye later.
Lu Ye expressed gratitude.
Soon after, Yann Miao finished recuperating.
Despite not being a physique cultivator, mid-stage Moon Jade cultivator's inherent resilience bridled minor damages, requiring no extensive recovery.
Lu Ye opened the Constellation Palace door, leading a group to exit in succession.
After they departed, the Constellation Palace doors closed with a rumble.
Bai Lu blew the sea conch, creating a vacuum area by repelling surrounding seawater.
Lu Ye nodded silently, ensuring Yann Miao carried the golden sea conch later, lest his Talent Tree fuel consumption escalates significantly in All Phenomena Ocean, presenting people in a dilemma.
