“ zhǐ shì jiāng wǒ tǐ nèi yāo shòu xuè mài dài lái de xiào guǒ tí chún fàng dà ， bèi wǒ xī shōu 。 ér bú huì duì wǒ de shēn qū dài lái rèn hé yǐng xiǎng 。”
“只是将我体内妖兽血脉带来的效果提纯放大，被我吸收。而不会对我的身躯带来任何影响。”
"Just refining and amplifying the effects brought by the妖兽bloodline within my body, absorbing them without any impact on my physical form."
“ wǒ de zǔ xiān ， yě bù zhī dào dǐ shì nǎ tóu yāo shòu 。 bié de yì néng méi yǒu ， jiù shì zhè shēn tǐ ， tè bié kàng zòu 。” dōng fāng yào bù wú dé yì de shuō dào 。
“我的祖先，也不知到底是哪头妖兽。别的异能没有，就是这身体，特别抗揍。”东方曜不无得意的说道。
"Who knows which demon beast my ancestors were. I don't have other abilities, but this body can take a beating." Eastern Yang said with evident pride.
“ zhǐ yào dǎ bù sǐ wǒ ， jǐ gè hū xī de gōng fu wǒ jiù néng huī fù guò lái 。” tā pāi le pāi zì jǐ xiōng pú ， fā chū “ bāng bāng ” de xiǎng shēng 。
“只要打不死我，几个呼吸的功夫我就能恢复过来。”他拍了拍自己胸脯，发出“梆梆”的响声。
"As long as it doesn't kill me, I'll recover in just a few breaths." He patted his chest, making a "bang bang" sound.
“ qián rén yí zé ， yòu shì zì shēn hǎo yùn 。 xiàn mù bù lái a 。” lǐ fán tàn le kǒu qì ， yáo tóu dào 。
“前人遗泽，又是自身好运。羡慕不来啊。”李凡叹了口气，摇头道。
"The legacy of the ancients and my own good fortune. I envy none of that." Li Fan sighed and shook his head.
“ wǒ kàn dào yǒu sì hū lí tū pò dào huà shén jìng jiè bù yuǎn le ， shì fǒu yǒu yì zài cǐ chù jìn shēng ？” guò le huì ， lǐ fán yòu wèn dào 。
“我看道友似乎离突破到化神境界不远了，是否有意在此处晋升？”过了会，李凡又问道。
"I see friend, you're not far from breaking through to the Immortal Realm. Do you have any intention of advancing here?" After a while, Li Fan asked again.
“ fēi yě ， fēi yě 。 wǒ zài zhè lǐ ， yī shì wèi le liàn tǐ ， èr shì wèi le wù zhè 【 liè jiè 】 zhī dào 。” dōng fāng yào kǎn kǎn ér tán dào ，“ suī rán wǒ fáng yù jí qiáng ， dàn shì qiàn quē gōng jī shǒu duàn 。 yí dàn zhēng dòu qǐ lái ， zhǐ néng dāng gè ái dǎ de shā bāo 。 zhè rú hé bù ràng rén nǎo huǒ ？ yú shì biàn zhǎo dào zhè chù jí shì hé wǒ wù dào de chǎng suǒ 。”
“非也，非也。我在这里，一是为了炼体，二是为了悟这【裂界】之道。”东方曜侃侃而谈道，“虽然我防御极强，但是欠缺攻击手段。一旦争斗起来，只能当个挨打的沙包。这如何不让人恼火？于是便找到这处极适合我悟道的场所。”
"Not at all, not at all. I'm here for two reasons: refining my body and understanding this裂界technique." Eastern Yang spoke confidently, "Although my defenses are extremely strong, I lack offensive means. In a fight, I'd just be a punching bag. How frustrating! That's why I found this place suitable for enlightenment."
“ liè jiè ……” lǐ fán yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī lǚ bù yì chá jué de guāng máng 。
“裂界……”李凡眼中闪过一缕不易察觉的光芒。
"裂界…" Li Fan's eyes flashed with an unnoticeable glint.
“ gāng gāng tīng wén dào yǒu shù cì tí dào zhè ge cí ， kě yǒu shén me shuō fǎ ？”
“刚刚听闻道友数次提到这个词，可有什么说法？”
"I heard you mention that word several times earlier. Do you have any insights?"
dōng fāng yào sǒng le sǒng jiān ：“ jù tǐ wǒ yě bù zhī 。 bù guò jì chéng zì zǔ xiān de mó hú jì yì zhōng ， zhī dào zhè lǐ yǒu xuán huáng jiè shāng hén yì bān de cún zài 。 bǐ qǐ xún cháng de kōng jiān liè xì ， gèng yào wēi xiǎn jǐ fēn 。”
东方曜耸了耸肩：“具体我也不知。不过继承自祖先的模湖记忆中，知道这里有玄黄界伤痕一般的存在。比起寻常的空间裂隙，更要危险几分。”
Eastern Yang shrugged: "I don't know exactly, but according to the vague memories inherited from my ancestors, there is something similar to a wound in this Xuanhuang Realm. It's more dangerous than ordinary spatial rifts."
“ ér qiě ……” tā dùn le dùn 。
“而且……”他顿了顿。
"And…" He paused.
“ lái zhī qián ， wǒ dǎ tīng guò yī fān 。 jù shuō céng jīng yǒu xiū shì ， zài zhè dà xuán wō zhī zhōng ， céng jīng ǒu ěr jiàn dào guò yí mù qí jǐng 。”
“来之前，我打听过一番。据说曾经有修士，在这大漩涡之中，曾经偶尔见到过一幕奇景。”
"Before coming here, I did some inquiries. There was once a cultivator who saw an incredible sight within this vortex,"
“ yī dào jù dà de guāng zhù ， cóng xuán wō zhōng yāng pēn bó ér chū ， guàn chuān tiān dì 。 fǎng fú zhěng gè shì jiè dōu zài wēi wēi chàn dǒu ， fēng yún biàn sè 。”
“一道巨大的光柱，从漩涡中央喷薄而出，贯穿天地。仿佛整个世界都在微微颤抖，风云变色。”
"A massive light pillar bursting out from the center of the vortex, piercing through heaven and earth. The entire world seemed to tremble, with风云changing colors."
“ zhuàng lì de jǐng xiàng bù guò chí xù shù xī shí jiān ， jiù huì xiāo shī 。 ér nà guāng zhù cóng fǎng fú shǐ zhì zhōng dōu méi yǒu zhēn zhèng chū xiàn guò ， rèn hé hén jì dōu bù céng liú xià ， zhǐ fǎng fú shì huàn jué yì bān 。 yǒu de rén shuō ， nà shì shén me shí guāng shèn jǐng 。 shì shù qiān nián qián céng jīng zhēn shí fā shēng zài lì shǐ shàng de shì qíng ， wǒ yě bù tài dǒng 。”
“壮丽的景象不过持续数息时间，就会消失。而那光柱从仿佛始至终都没有真正出现过，任何痕迹都不曾留下，只仿佛是幻觉一般。有的人说，那是什么时光蜃景。是数千年前曾经真实发生在历史上的事情，我也不太懂。”
"The magnificent scene only lasted for several breaths before vanishing. And that light pillar never truly appeared, leaving no trace behind, just like a hallucination. Some say it was a time mirage from thousands of years ago, something that actually happened in history. I don't really understand."
dōng fāng yào shì yě méi yǒu shén me xīn jī ， jìn shù jiāng suǒ zhī gào sù lǐ fán 。
东方曜似也没有什么心机，尽数将所知告诉李凡。
Eastern Yang seemed straightforward and told Li Fan everything he knew.
“ wǒ dǎo shì duì zhè 【 shí guāng shèn jǐng 】 lüè zhī yī èr 。” lǐ fán mù guāng wēi dòng ， wèi dōng fāng yào jiě shì qǐ lái 。
“我倒是对这【时光蜃景】略知一二。”李凡目光微动，为东方曜解释起来。
"I'm familiar with the concept of a time mirage." Li Fan's eyes flickered as he explained to Eastern Yang.
“ dāng mǎn zú tè dìng de tiáo jiàn shí ， zhè shì jiān huì fā shēng jǐng xiàng bèi jì lù 、 suí hòu zài tè shū de shí jiān diǎn bù duàn chóng fù chū xiàn de shì qíng ……”
“当满足特定的条件时，这世间会发生景象被记录、随后在特殊的时间点不断重复出现的事情……”
"When certain conditions are met, phenomena are recorded and repeatedly appear at specific times..."
dōng fāng yào huǎng rán ：“ zhè me shuō lái ， dāng chū shì nà dào guāng zhù ， sī liè le xuán huáng jiè 。 zào jiù le zhè chù dà xuán wō ？ dàng zhēn shì liǎo bù dé a ！ rú guǒ wǒ néng lǐng wù qí wēi néng yī èr ……”
东方曜恍然：“这么说来，当初是那道光柱，撕裂了玄黄界。造就了这处大漩涡？当真是了不得啊！如果我能领悟其威能一二……”
Eastern Yang understood: "So it was that light pillar that tore through the Xuanhuang Realm, creating this vortex? Truly impressive! If I could grasp its power…"
shuō zhe ， dōng fāng yào de liǎn shàng fú xiàn chū yī sī xīng fèn 。
说着，东方曜的脸上浮现出一丝兴奋。
He smiled excitedly. As another black rift appeared, he rushed into the vortex center again.
zài hēi sè liè xì zài dù yǒng xiàn de shí hòu ， yòu áo áo jiào de chōng jìn xuán wō zhōng xīn 。
在黑色裂隙再度涌现的时候，又嗷嗷叫的冲进漩涡中心。
"South Abyss Sacred Beast Mountain,裂界Divine Weapon..."
“ nán míng shèng shòu shān ， liè jiè shén bīng ……”
“南冥圣兽山，裂界神兵……”
"If so, there should be a similar wound in the former location of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Perhaps I can ask Suoxiong about it; he might know where exactly the剑was found."
“ rú guǒ shì zhè yàng de huà ， nà me dāng chū de tiān jiàn zōng jiù zhǐ chù ， yīng dāng yě cún zài zhe zhè me yī dào xuán huáng jiè de 【 shāng hén 】 cái shì 。 huò xǔ kě yǐ xiàng shuò fēng dǎ tīng dǎ tīng ， tā dāng chū zhǎo dào 【 jiàn 】 de jù tǐ wèi zhì suǒ zài 。”
“如果是这样的话，那么当初的天剑宗旧址处，应当也存在着这么一道玄黄界的【伤痕】才是。或许可以向朔锋打听打听，他当初找到【剑】的具体位置所在。”
While Eastern Yang was contemplating the power of the裂界, Li Fan wasn't just watching.
dōng fāng yào gǎn wù liè jiè zhī lì de tóng shí ， lǐ fán yě bù jǐn jǐn shì guāng kàn zhe 。
东方曜感悟裂界之力的同时，李凡也不仅仅是光看着。
The Formless Killing Intention had already locked onto Eastern Yang.
wú xiāng shā jī zǎo yǐ jiāng dōng fāng yào suǒ dìng 。
无相杀机早已将东方曜锁定。
Although his physical strength wasn’t enough for Li Fan to rush into the vortex center like Eastern Yang, he could still observe and understand the black裂界的power through Eastern Yang's perspective.
suī rán ròu shēn qiáng dù bù zú yǐ ràng lǐ fán xiàng dōng fāng yào yī yàng ， néng gòu háo wú gù jì de chōng jìn xuán wō zhōng yāng 。 dàn shì jiè zhù dōng fāng yào de shì jiǎo ， lǐ fán yě néng jìn jù lí guān mó gǎn wù ， hēi sè liè jiè zhī lì 。
虽然肉身强度不足以让李凡像东方曜一样，能够毫无顾忌的冲进漩涡中央。但是借助东方曜的视角，李凡也能近距离观摩感悟，黑色裂界之力。
"Interesting. It seems similar to the power generated by the Five Elements Return Technique. No wonder time mirages appear here."
“ yǒu qù ， sì hū gēn nà wǔ xíng guī yī shí chǎn shēng de lì liàng yǒu xiē xiāng sì 。 nán guài cǐ dì yě huì tóng yàng yǒu shí guāng shèn jìng fú xiàn 。”
“有趣，似乎跟那五行归一时产生的力量有些相似。难怪此地也会同样有时光蜃境浮现。”
As Li Fan was meditating in the vortex under the rain, his avatar had already arrived in Tianling City.
zhèng dāng lǐ fán běn zūn zài dà xuán wō zhī wài ， fēng yǔ zhōng wù dào de shí hòu 。
正当李凡本尊在大漩涡之外，风雨中悟道的时候。
Xu Bai’s unparalleled beauty drew attention wherever he went.
fēn shēn yǐ jīng lái dào le tiān líng zhōu chéng zhōng 。
分身已经来到了天灵州城中。
However, with his aloof demeanor and distinctive attire, no cultivator dared to approach him rashly.
xǔ bái nà jué shì róng yán ， zǒu dào nǎ lǐ ， háo wú yí wèn dū huì yǐn qǐ páng rén de zhù yì 。
许白那绝世容颜，走到哪里，毫无疑问都会引起旁人的注意。
He leisurely strolled through Tianling City.
bù guò tā yī fù gāo lěng mú yàng ， chuān zhuó dǎ bàn kàn zhī bù shì fán pǐn ， míng xiǎn shēn fèn bù fán 。
不过他一副高冷模样，穿着打扮看之不似凡品，明显身份不凡。
After some time, the fame of Tianling Flowers spread throughout the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
yī shí yě méi yǒu xiū shì gǎn mào rán dā shàn 。
一时也没有修士敢贸然搭讪。
Originally a niche hobby limited to specific groups, it gained widespread attention after Li Fan offered a longevity treasure as a reward and Suoxiong and Lu Xuejing sent people to inquire. The disciples of Medicine King Sect dispersed across various regions, secretly promoting it.
tā jiù zhè me yōu zāi yōu zāi de zài tiān líng chéng zhōng xián guàng 。
他就这么悠哉悠哉的在天灵城中闲逛。
With multiple efforts, most cultivators had heard about Tianling Flowers, even if only indirectly.
jīng guò yī duàn shí jiān de fā jiào ， tiān líng huā zhī míng ， yǐ jīng zài zhěng gè wàn xiān méng zhōng guǎng wèi liú chuán kāi lái 。
经过一段时间的发酵，天灵花之名，已经在整个万仙盟中广为流传开来。
After prolonged effort from everyone, the world finally realized that…
yuán běn zhǐ shì bǐ jiào xiǎo zhòng de ài hào ， zhǐ zài tè dìng rén qún zhōng chuán bō 。 dàn shì cǐ shì xiān yǒu lǐ fán yòng yán shòu bǎo wù xuán shǎng ， ér hòu yòu yǒu shuò fēng 、 lù xuě jìng mìng rén dǎ tīng ， zhū wèi yào wáng zōng dì zǐ fēn sàn gè dì 、 àn zhōng tuī bō zhù lán 。
原本只是比较小众的爱好，只在特定人群中传播。但是此世先有李凡用延寿宝物悬赏，而后又有朔锋、陆雪静命人打听，诸位药王宗弟子分散各地、暗中推波助澜。
There was no longer any Tianling Flower in existence!
duō guǎn qí xià ， zhǐ yào bú shì xiāo xī guò yú bì sè de xiū shì ， dōu jī hū huò duō huò shǎo ， duì tiān líng huā yǒu suǒ ěr wén 。
多管齐下，只要不是消息过于闭塞的修士，都几乎或多或少，对天灵花有所耳闻。
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and Five Elders Council fought to the death, with countless fallen souls. The entire region was stained by unimaginable bloodshed.
ér jīng guò zhè me zhǎng shí jiān de zhòng rén de qí qí nǔ lì ， shì rén zhōng yú wú nài rèn qīng le yí gè shì shí 。
而经过这么长时间的众人的齐齐努力，世人终于无奈认清了一个事实。
Tianling Flowers, born of heaven’s essence, naturally sensed this. Now, their petals contained faint red blood vapor.
nà jiù shì ……
那就是……
"Such a sight is desecrating! It's a disgrace!"
shì shàng zài wú tiān líng huā ！
世上再无天灵花！
"Ahh, fighting for what? What good does it bring? Instead, cultivators are dying in vain and the world is no longer as beautiful. Peace is hard-won; cherish every moment, friends. Do not start any more wars!"
wàn xiān méng hé wǔ lǎo huì xuè zhàn ， yǔn luò xiū shì wú shù 。 shǐ de zhěng zhōu zhī dì ， dōu zhān rǎn le nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng de xuè xīng 。
万仙盟和五老会血战，陨落修士无数。使得整州之地，都沾染了难以想象的血腥。
...
tiān líng huā dé tiān dì zhī líng ér shēng ， zì rán yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng 。 rú jīn huā bàn zhī jǐng zhōng ， wú bù bāo hán zhe dàn dàn de hóng sè xuè qì 。
天灵花得天地之灵而生，自然有所感应。如今花瓣之景中，无不包含着澹澹的红色血气。
Some lamented while others reflected.
“ dà shā fēng jǐng ， yǒu rǔ sī wén ！”
“大煞风景，有辱斯文！”
But some seized their opportunities.
“ āi ， zhàn lái zhàn qù ， yǒu hé hǎo chù ？ fǎn dào shì xiū shì bái bái sàng mìng ， tiān dì bù fù yǐ wǎng měi hǎo 。 hé píng lái zhī bù yì ， zhū wèi dào yǒu hái yào wàn bān zhēn xī ， qiè bù kě zài luàn qǐ zhàn duān a ！”
“哎，战来战去，有何好处？反倒是修士白白丧命，天地不复以往美好。和平来之不易，诸位道友还要万般珍惜，切不可再乱启战端啊！”
"Although there's no Tianling Flower left, this one has very little blood vapor on its petals. It’s almost invisible compared to the original strain. If you're interested, come and see it."
……
……
As the fame of Tianling Flowers grew, so did their value.
yǒu rén wǎn xī ， yǒu rén fǎn sī 。
有人惋惜，有人反思。
Some cultivators cleverly capitalized on this by selling varieties with less blood coloration.
dàn yǒu de rén ， què shì zhuā zhù jī huì 。
但有的人，却是抓住机会。
After all, the original strain was extinct, making these lower-tier alternatives a reasonable choice.
“ shì shàng suī rán zài méi yǒu tiān líng huā ， dàn shì wǒ zhè zhū huā shàng ， xuè qì jí shǎo 。 jī hū wēi bù kě jiàn ， gēn dāng nián de yuán chū zhǒng xiāng bǐ ， yě chà bù liǎo duō shǎo le 。 ruò shì dào yǒu yǒu xìng qù ， bù fáng lái qīn yǎn yī jiàn 。”
“世上虽然再没有天灵花，但是我这株花上，血气极少。几乎微不可见，跟当年的原初种相比，也差不了多少了。若是道友有兴趣，不妨来亲眼一见。”
Although few were willing to pay for them, the sheer number of Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators and limited production caused prices to skyrocket.
suí zhe zhī míng dù dà zēng ， tiān líng huā de jià zhí yě shì zhēng zhēng rì shàng 。
随着知名度大增，天灵花的价值也是蒸蒸日上。
The once quiet Tianling City became bustling again.
yǒu xiū shì mǐn ruì de zhuā zhù zhè ge chǎo zuò diǎn ， tè yì tiāo xuǎn chū nà xiē xuè sè jiào shǎo de pǐn zhǒng lái chū lái fàn mài 。
有修士敏锐的抓住这个炒作点，特意挑选出那些血色较少的品种来出来贩卖。
Some came out of curiosity, while others sought profits. Sellers introduced new methods: customers could pick unopened flowers based on luck, betting on how much blood vapor would be present after they bloomed. A lucky choice could net several times the price, but most ended up losing money.
bì jìng yuán chū zhǒng yǐ jīng jué jì ， kàn yī kàn xià wèi tì dài pǐn ， yě bù shī wèi mǒu zhǒng bù cuò de xuǎn zé 。
毕竟原初种已经绝迹，看一看下位替代品，也不失为某种不错的选择。
Yet, there were always those who believed in their good fortune. The waiting-for-blooming Tianling Flowers quickly became a sought-after item, sold out almost as soon as placed on display.
suī rán yuàn yì wèi cǐ tāo yāo bāo de xiū shì bìng bù suàn duō 。 dàn nài hé wàn xiān méng xiū shì zhěng tǐ shù liàng páng dà 。
虽然愿意为此掏腰包的修士并不算多。但奈何万仙盟修士整体数量庞大。
"Fortune…" Xu Bai smiled in the crowd and picked a flower at random without much thought.
ér tiān líng huā chǎn liàng měi nián yě jiù gù dìng nà me xiē ， xuè qì shǎo de gèng shì pǒ wèi hǎn jiàn 。 zhè yě dǎo zhì le tiān líng huā de shòu jià jié jié pān pān 。
而天灵花产量每年也就固定那么些，血气少的更是颇为罕见。这也导致了天灵花的售价节节攀攀。
"To the shopkeeper, this one."
yuán běn dà zhàn zhī hòu yǒu xiē jì liáo de tiān líng chéng ， yě chè dǐ rè nào qǐ lái 。
原本大战之后有些寂寥的天灵城，也彻底热闹起来。
After paying with spirit stones, he didn’t take it away but waited for it to bloom.
"Just refining and amplifying the effects brought by the妖兽bloodline within my body, absorbing them without any impact on my physical form."
"Who knows which demon beast my ancestors were. I don't have other abilities, but this body can take a beating." Eastern Yang said with evident pride.
"As long as it doesn't kill me, I'll recover in just a few breaths." He patted his chest, making a "bang bang" sound.
"The legacy of the ancients and my own good fortune. I envy none of that." Li Fan sighed and shook his head.
"I see friend, you're not far from breaking through to the Immortal Realm. Do you have any intention of advancing here?" After a while, Li Fan asked again.
"Not at all, not at all. I'm here for two reasons: refining my body and understanding this裂界technique." Eastern Yang spoke confidently, "Although my defenses are extremely strong, I lack offensive means. In a fight, I'd just be a punching bag. How frustrating! That's why I found this place suitable for enlightenment."
"裂界…" Li Fan's eyes flashed with an unnoticeable glint.
"I heard you mention that word several times earlier. Do you have any insights?"
Eastern Yang shrugged: "I don't know exactly, but according to the vague memories inherited from my ancestors, there is something similar to a wound in this Xuanhuang Realm. It's more dangerous than ordinary spatial rifts."
"And…" He paused.
"Before coming here, I did some inquiries. There was once a cultivator who saw an incredible sight within this vortex,"
"A massive light pillar bursting out from the center of the vortex, piercing through heaven and earth. The entire world seemed to tremble, with风云changing colors."
"The magnificent scene only lasted for several breaths before vanishing. And that light pillar never truly appeared, leaving no trace behind, just like a hallucination. Some say it was a time mirage from thousands of years ago, something that actually happened in history. I don't really understand."
Eastern Yang seemed straightforward and told Li Fan everything he knew.
"I'm familiar with the concept of a time mirage." Li Fan's eyes flickered as he explained to Eastern Yang.
"When certain conditions are met, phenomena are recorded and repeatedly appear at specific times..."
Eastern Yang understood: "So it was that light pillar that tore through the Xuanhuang Realm, creating this vortex? Truly impressive! If I could grasp its power…"
He smiled excitedly. As another black rift appeared, he rushed into the vortex center again.
"South Abyss Sacred Beast Mountain,裂界Divine Weapon..."
"If so, there should be a similar wound in the former location of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Perhaps I can ask Suoxiong about it; he might know where exactly the剑was found."
While Eastern Yang was contemplating the power of the裂界, Li Fan wasn't just watching.
The Formless Killing Intention had already locked onto Eastern Yang.
Although his physical strength wasn’t enough for Li Fan to rush into the vortex center like Eastern Yang, he could still observe and understand the black裂界的power through Eastern Yang's perspective.
"Interesting. It seems similar to the power generated by the Five Elements Return Technique. No wonder time mirages appear here."
As Li Fan was meditating in the vortex under the rain, his avatar had already arrived in Tianling City.
Xu Bai’s unparalleled beauty drew attention wherever he went.
However, with his aloof demeanor and distinctive attire, no cultivator dared to approach him rashly.
He leisurely strolled through Tianling City.
After some time, the fame of Tianling Flowers spread throughout the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
Originally a niche hobby limited to specific groups, it gained widespread attention after Li Fan offered a longevity treasure as a reward and Suoxiong and Lu Xuejing sent people to inquire. The disciples of Medicine King Sect dispersed across various regions, secretly promoting it.
With multiple efforts, most cultivators had heard about Tianling Flowers, even if only indirectly.
After prolonged effort from everyone, the world finally realized that…
There was no longer any Tianling Flower in existence!
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and Five Elders Council fought to the death, with countless fallen souls. The entire region was stained by unimaginable bloodshed.
Tianling Flowers, born of heaven’s essence, naturally sensed this. Now, their petals contained faint red blood vapor.
"Such a sight is desecrating! It's a disgrace!"
"Ahh, fighting for what? What good does it bring? Instead, cultivators are dying in vain and the world is no longer as beautiful. Peace is hard-won; cherish every moment, friends. Do not start any more wars!"
...
Some lamented while others reflected.
But some seized their opportunities.
"Although there's no Tianling Flower left, this one has very little blood vapor on its petals. It’s almost invisible compared to the original strain. If you're interested, come and see it."
As the fame of Tianling Flowers grew, so did their value.
Some cultivators cleverly capitalized on this by selling varieties with less blood coloration.
After all, the original strain was extinct, making these lower-tier alternatives a reasonable choice.
Although few were willing to pay for them, the sheer number of Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators and limited production caused prices to skyrocket.
The once quiet Tianling City became bustling again.
Some came out of curiosity, while others sought profits. Sellers introduced new methods: customers could pick unopened flowers based on luck, betting on how much blood vapor would be present after they bloomed. A lucky choice could net several times the price, but most ended up losing money.
Yet, there were always those who believed in their good fortune. The waiting-for-blooming Tianling Flowers quickly became a sought-after item, sold out almost as soon as placed on display.
"Fortune…" Xu Bai smiled in the crowd and picked a flower at random without much thought.
"To the shopkeeper, this one."
After paying with spirit stones, he didn’t take it away but waited for it to bloom.