Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1158 - 508: Strange Fish in the Blood Pool (2)

"I don’t recognize it; it feels even older than the era I was in."

The Medicine Spirit shook its head and then continued to lean forward to look below. "Master, we’ve never seen the totems here."

"I don’t know from which era they are."

"Let’s go. Since we’re here, we might as well take a look at the situation."

Ning Qi didn’t dwell on it any longer and continued to descend.

Along the way, they encountered Restrictions, but Ning Qi patiently neutralized them.

Some were more troublesome, and Ning Qi had to forcibly break through them using the Chaos Sword.

This left both of them increasingly disheveled.

At first, there was nothing much, but later, Ning Qi’s clothes were tattered.

The Medicine Spirit, once crystal clear, turned completely scorched black.

You wouldn’t even notice its presence without a careful look.

"Finally, we’re here."

After enduring many hardships, the two finally reached the very bottom.

Here lay a vast space, with several passageways leading in different directions.

"Master, which way should we go?"

This stumped the Medicine Spirit, who looked around but didn’t know how to choose.

However, Ning Qi already had an answer, no matter what might happen.

His only goal was the passage with the Blood Pool.

"This way."

He gave the Medicine Spirit a pat and then continued down this passage.

This time, the passageway was much wider.

There was no need to move cautiously; Ning Qi could stand upright and proceed forward.

Reaching this area, Restrictions still existed.

Nonetheless, after coming this far, Ning Qi was quite familiar with the Restrictions and traps of the Array here.

He also captured the operational patterns.

Upon encountering them again, not only could he easily break them, but he could also directly remove these Restrictions.

After storing them for future use.

Every pattern and node within them was well-known to him.

He relocated them intact into his Storage Bag.

After the two left the main passage, they reached another open area ahead; it only took half a two-hour.

Looking at the chambers ahead, Ning Qi finally focused on the one with the Blood Pool.

Here, the door was just a doorway.

There were no Restrictions blocking it.

Moreover, the other chambers were the same.

"Master, can we go anywhere here?"

The Medicine Spirit was already impatient and wanted to explore immediately.

If they didn’t find something after all their efforts, it would all be in vain.

"Go, but be careful."

"Check if there are any Restrictions first!"

Ning Qi nodded and then let the Medicine Spirit explore on its own.

He headed straight for the Blood Pool.

Upon reaching the entrance, he could already see the entirety of the chamber with the Blood Pool.

Within the chamber was a massive Blood Pool, with a stone table and a stone bed at the front.

Along the wall was a row of bookshelves filled with ancient tomes.

Looking further, in the center of the Blood Pool was a tripod.

The tripod was surrounded by Array engravings, the purpose of which was unknown.

Around the tripod, the blood water was churning violently.

Elsewhere, the blood water was relatively calm.

What puzzled Ning Qi was that upon entering, the scent of blood wasn’t overwhelming.

The most prominent scent was one of medicinal herbs.

Nonetheless, there was still a bloody scent, albeit lessened by comparison.

Ning Qi was not compelled to leave by the stench, indicating that the blood water’s odor wasn’t strong.

He approached the bookshelf, observing the ancient tomes upon it.

Upon opening them, as expected...

He did not recognize the characters, but adhering to the principle of not leaving empty-handed...

He collected every single book into his Storage Bag.

After gathering them, he proceeded to inspect the stone bed, ensuring there were no mechanisms or items left behind.

He then moved to the stone table, finding nothing there as well.

Finally, his attention settled on the Blood Pool.

Ning Qi squinted slightly at the Blood Pool, lost in contemplation.

He didn’t recklessly rush over to investigate, but slowly gathered Immortal Demon Power, then released a wave of it.

"Whoosh!"

The beam was released, striking directly at the Restriction on the Bronze Tripod.

"Buzz!"

Instantly, the Bronze Tripod began to vibrate, and the Restriction seemed activated, emitting pulses of ominous red light.

The red light surged around, spreading rapidly.

"Swoosh!"

"Splash!"

In the next moment, from the Blood Pool emerged a creature bristling with fangs.

It resembled a fish but was more ferocious than any fish.

It thrashed in the Blood Pool before leaping out...

Then plunged back in.

Its entire body, bloody and fleshy, melded with the Blood Pool, equally vividly red.

"This monster fish can harness Spiritual Power?"

"But, it’s using Demonic Qi!"

Ning Qi sighed silently, observing the Blood Pool as such creatures intermittently churned within.

Some even reached the edges, interacting with him.

A flick of their tails sent a wave of blood water surging toward Ning Qi.

In the blink of an eye, Ning Qi evaporated it on the spot with a wave of Immortal Demon Power.

Emitting a searing hissing sound.

"Interesting."

Ning Qi observed the situation here and couldn’t help but smile. "There’s a Spirit Beast guarding, and a Restriction Array."

"So, what’s inside that tripod?"

"Master!"

While Ning Qi pondered, he heard the excited voice of the Medicine Spirit.

Soon after, he saw its small form fly in from outside.

Upon seeing the Blood Pool, it stopped in wonder. "My goodness, what is this?"

"A Blood Pool. There should be Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures inside this Bronze Tripod."

"Look at these monster fish; they’re guarding here!"

Ning Qi pointed to the Bronze Tripod in the center of the Blood Pool, instructing the Medicine Spirit. "Fly over and see what’s going on!"

"If there are truly Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, we’ve got to get our hands on them!"

"Master, wait for me; I’ll scout ahead!"

Not hesitating, the Medicine Spirit agreed and flew high into the air.

Then headed directly for the Bronze Tripod.

Ning Qi had already channeled his Immortal Demon Power, ready to retaliate should the monster fish below make any move.

"Whoosh!"

"Splat!"

Sure enough, as the Medicine Spirit hovered over the Blood Pool, several monster fish leaped out.

With mouths wide, they lunged to devour the Medicine Spirit.

"Ah!"

"Master, save me!"

The sight startled the Medicine Spirit, not expecting these monster fish to be so formidable.

They leapt and lunged to consume it.

Terrified, it quickly retreated the way it came.

"Bang!"

"..."

Meanwhile, Ning Qi’s attacks landed on the monster fish.

However, to his surprise, despite converging about sixty percent of his power in the attack...

Upon striking the monster fish, it merely knocked them back into the Blood Pool.

Not injuring them at all, instead inciting their anger.

They persistently taunted Ning Qi and the Medicine Spirit at the Blood Pool’s fringes.

"Master, I think we should give up; this is too dangerous."

"I found some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the outer chambers too."

The Medicine Spirit had already started retreating.

It certainly didn’t want to sacrifice its life here.

"Hmph, I refuse to believe it!"

Yet, being challenged by a bunch of monster fish, how could Ning Qi stand down?

He wasn’t afraid of Heavenly Immortals, let alone a few monster fish intimidating him.

That would never be Ning Qi.

With a single utterance, Ning Qi drew out his Chaos Sword.

"Swoosh!"

Immediately unleashing the Infinite Evil Qi within.

In no time, the Chaos Sword was enveloped in waves of Infinite Evil Qi, sizzling ominously.

"Go!"

After channeling his Immortal Demon Power without reserve, Ning Qi unleashed an astounding destructive power with the Infinite Evil Qi.

Slashing directly at the Bronze Tripod in the center of the Blood Pool.

This strike, once unleashed, instantly carved a void rift within the chamber.

As the Sword Aura was about to land, something unexpected happened that surprised Ning Qi.