Zhang Shu looked at Lu Changsheng.
In three years, could Lu Changsheng truly guarantee to reach the level of Martial Saint?
Zhang Shu was skeptical.
However, it was clear that Lu Changsheng had no intention of becoming her Dao companion right now.
Did she even have another option?
"Fine, then let’s make a three-year agreement."
"I hope that within three years, Fellow Daoist Lu can forge a Sacred Body and achieve Martial Saint status!"
Gritting her teeth, Zhang Shu agreed.
After all, she had no other choice.
At least, compared to hopelessness, a three-year agreement with Lu Changsheng still held a sliver of hope.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Zhang, the clues you mentioned regarding the Void Divine Crystal..."
His ultimate goal revolved entirely around the Void Divine Crystal.
Surely, Zhang Shu herself didn’t possess the Void Divine Crystal, but she could provide clues about its whereabouts.
Moreover, it was certain that Zhang Shu couldn’t obtain it herself.
Biting her lip, Zhang Shu said softly, "The Void Divine Crystal might be hidden beneath a secluded valley in the Cloud Map Mountain Range."
"I once ventured into the Cloud Map Mountain Range and discovered the early formation of a Void Divine Stone Ore Vein there. Generally, when a Void Divine Stone Ore Vein begins to form, its origin will surely hold a Void Divine Crystal."
Lu Changsheng’s heart leaped with joy.
Void Divine Stone Ore Veins are birthed from Void Divine Crystals.
Once the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein matures, the energy of the Void Divine Crystal is completely drained, causing it to vanish.
As Zhang Shu described...
If the Cloud Map Mountain Range indeed held a newly forming Void Divine Stone Ore Vein, then there must be a Void Divine Crystal there.
The only question was how large that Void Divine Crystal might be, which was difficult to predict.
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But regardless, the very presence of a Void Divine Crystal was already a pleasant surprise.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, why haven’t you retrieved the Void Divine Crystal yourself?"
"Even if not for the Void Divine Crystal, the mined Void Divine Stone alone holds immense value. Why reveal this information to someone like me?"
Lu Changsheng asked with some confusion.
Was her only reason to rely on him to resolve her family’s calamity?
She didn’t actually need Lu Changsheng for that.
If there really was a Void Divine Crystal, she could have sought the help of a Martial Saint.
Gritting her teeth again, Zhang Shu said gravely, "The part of the Cloud Map Mountain Range where it is located is extremely dangerous. Not only are there numerous Spirit Beasts comparable to top-tier Divine Power Realm cultivators and Martial Venerables, but there is also a Holy Beast."
"A Holy Beast Flood Dragon!"
"Although it is a Spiritual Python that has evolved into a Flood Dragon, its strength is terrifying beyond measure. Even a typical Martial Saint might not be its match."
"With such a Flood Dragon guarding the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein, how could I dare retrieve the Void Divine Crystal?"
Lu Changsheng suddenly understood.
It wasn’t that Zhang Shu didn’t want to claim it, but that she didn’t dare to and simply couldn’t.
Even if she mustered up the courage, she would likely meet her demise.
Thus, it could only be considered a clue.
Still, it aligned with the task Lu Changsheng had previously issued.
"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhang. Our agreement is established, and this clue is of great use to me."
"Good, as long as it’s useful."
Zhang Shu rose, bid farewell, and left the Cave Mansion.
"A Holy Beast Flood Dragon..."
Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He began thoroughly weighing the situation.
The Holy Beast Flood Dragon was clearly no trivial foe.
It rivaled the power of a Martial Saint.
Undeniably dangerous.
As for the other Spirit Beasts, which were comparable to peak Divine Power Realm and Martial Venerable cultivators, Lu Changsheng didn’t take them seriously in the slightest.
"I wonder if my three Infinite Divine Powers together could counter a Martial Saint?"
A daring thought grew even stronger in Lu Changsheng’s mind.
Three Infinite Divine Powers!
"It might be worth a try."
"I’ll need plenty of Teleportation Talismans."
"With my three Infinite Divine Powers, especially the Spiritual Black Hole, I should have a significant edge against the Flood Dragon. Even though it is a Holy Beast, its spiritual willpower cannot be invulnerable."
"As long as the Flood Dragon can’t instantly kill me, I should be able to hold my ground briefly, then use a Teleportation Talisman to escape."
After contemplating for a long time, Lu Changsheng finally made up his mind.
Besides, there was no guarantee he would even encounter that Flood Dragon.
If his luck held, and he didn’t run into the Dragon...
Lu Changsheng might actually obtain the Void Divine Crystal without conflict.
However, the odds weren’t in his favor.
The Void Divine Crystal rested deep within the Divine Stone Ore Vein underground.
To fully extract the Void Divine Crystal, Lu Changsheng would need to forcibly mine the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein.
How much commotion would that cause?
If the Flood Dragon was anywhere nearby, it would definitely be alarmed.
"I should stock up on more Teleportation Talismans."
Lu Changsheng headed to the Trading Hall to purchase Teleportation Talismans.
Soon, he had gathered a large number of them.
Next, he bought a map.
With the markings Zhang Shu made on the map, Lu Changsheng committed the Void Divine Stone Ore Vein’s location in the Cloud Map Mountain Range to memory.
Everything was ready.
Without further hesitation, Lu Changsheng set out and flew toward the Cloud Map Mountain Range.
Within the Cloud Map Mountain Range, three Divine Power Martial Artists—two men and one woman—moved cautiously and vigilantly, as though searching for something.
"Father’s injury can only be fully healed with the Nine-leaf Lotus. And within the Cloud Map Mountain Range, traces of the Nine-leaf Lotus have been found."
"Although the Cloud Map Mountain Range is dangerous, if we proceed with care, we may still be able to obtain the Nine-leaf Lotus."
"The Nine-leaf Lotus grows in places with water. Let’s check where there’s water."
The group of three had come to search for the Nine-leaf Lotus.
It was regarded as a sacred remedy for healing injuries.
The so-called injury in this case referred to damage to one’s spirit.
As for physical wounds...
The bodies of Divine Power Realm Martial Artists were incredibly resilient.
Inflicting severe physical injuries on one was no easy feat.
Most physical injuries could heal rather quickly.
But when it came to spiritual injuries, without some kind of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, full recovery was impossible.
"Look over there! There’s a pond."
"Is that a Nine-leaf Lotus by the pond?"