Chen Nan's heart pounded.
After all, Di Ting was the foremost divine beast of the underworld, representing its supreme faith.
To be frank, if he were to rebel now, with Di Ting by his side, he could rally thousands and even overthrow the rule of Emperor Fengdu.
Of course, Chen Nan was merely a visitor in the underworld and would not do such a thing.
However, having Di Ting with him could indeed reduce many unnecessary troubles. Even if he were to use spatial laws now and be seen, he would not be linked to the Fan Tian Cult. This was because Di Ting, with its benevolent heart, would only follow the most virtuous.
As he was filled with excitement, a young voice echoed in the depths of his mind: "The Hidden Sword Manor, the Moon Worship Cult, and the Five Poisons Sect have agreed to attack Hundred Blossom Valley in three months!"
Chen Nan's face filled with disbelief. "Why would they attack Hundred Blossom Valley in three months?"
Di Ting replied, "Snow Falling on the Human World is a forbidden technique of Hundred Blossom Valley. Once used, the user will die within three months. They are waiting for Du Yuan to die before seizing the opportunity to attack Hundred Blossom Valley."
Chen Nan's heart trembled violently, feeling as if struck by lightning. He could hardly believe these words, yet they came from Di Ting, and he could find no reason to doubt it, for it never lied.
At the same time, Chen Nan understood why Du Yuan had returned to Hundred Blossom Valley alone. She knew her predicament and her impending death. However, she had her mission, and before her end, she had to return to Hundred Blossom Valley to make arrangements. Moreover, she did not want to die before his eyes.
Chen Nan's heart was torn. He quickly asked, "Do you know how to save Du Yuan?"
Di Ting gave him a resentful look. "I am not as omnipotent as you imagine."
Chen Nan was consumed by anxiety. He absolutely would not allow Du Yuan to die. He refused to experience the pain of losing someone he deeply loved again. Without further thought, he took out the communication token of the Fan Tian Cult, which contained many messages. It asked if he had subdued Di Ting and if he had obtained the opportunity from the Fire God Cult.
He quickly replied, "Di Ting has acknowledged me as its master, and I have obtained the opportunity from the Fire God Cult. However, I have encountered an extremely thorny situation and require the help of my brothers. The Valley Master of Hundred Blossom Valley, Du Yuan, has shown me kindness. To save me, she used Snow Falling on the Human World, resulting in irreversible damage to her body. She will die within three months. I cannot let her die. I hope my brothers can help me think of a way."
At this point, he could only place his hope in these old monsters of the Fan Tian Cult. He had to save Du Yuan, no matter what. If he couldn't even save the woman he loved, how could he hope to save all living beings in the world?
After sending the message, he soon received a reply from Old Six: "Fifth Brother, the Snow Falling on the Human World technique of Hundred Blossom Valley is a terrifying skill. Once used, no one can survive. I fear my brothers cannot help you with this matter!"
Old Four added: "Old Six is right. The reason Hundred Blossom Valley has been able to endure for so many years is thanks to Snow Falling on the Human World. It is a supreme art that only Valley Masters can cultivate. However, over the years, anyone who has used Snow Falling on the Human World has suffered backlash and met a tragic end!"
Old Seven offered comfort: "Fifth Brother, we know you are a person of great loyalty and righteousness. Even if we want to help you, we are willing but unable. However, rest assured, even if we cannot save Valley Master Du, we can help care for Hundred Blossom Valley."
As he looked at the text appearing on the token, Chen Nan felt a surge of intense unwillingness, even despair. This was the first time since coming to the underworld that he had experienced such profound despair. If even the Fan Tian Cult had no solution, he truly did not know how he could save Du Yuan's life.
Just then, Old Three also replied: "Fifth Brother, do not be discouraged yet. Although using Snow Falling on the Human World incurs backlash, I do know of a method that might cure the after-effects. I have a pill formula here called the Life-Generating Creation Pill. As long as this pill can be refined, even bringing the dead back to life and growing new flesh is not difficult. However, the medicinal ingredients for refining the Life-Generating Creation Pill are very rare."
Chen Nan's eyes lit up, seeing a glimmer of hope. "I will find a way to get the ingredients. Hurry and send me the formula." Even with a one in ten million chance, he would give it his all. He could not let Du Yuan leave him.
About ten seconds later, he received the formula from Old Three. To his surprise, refining the Life-Generating Creation Pill only required three ingredients, but these three ingredients were exceptionally rare.
The first was a ten-thousand-year-old Shore Flower. Shore Flowers were not uncommon to Chen Nan, as he had used them to refine countless Yin-Harvesting Pills. He could buy a stalk for 500,000 taels of silver. However, those Shore Flowers were only two to three hundred years old. A ten-thousand-year-old Shore Flower was an extremely scarce existence.
The second was a ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Ginseng. This was an extremely rare ginseng. Not to mention a ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Ginseng, even a thousand-year-old one was priceless.
The third was even rarer: a ten-thousand-year-old Nai River Fish that lived in the River of Oblivion. Furthermore, Nai River Fish died instantly upon leaving the water. This meant that even if he found the ten-thousand-year-old Shore Flower and Coiled Dragon Ginseng, to refine the pill, he would have to go to the River of Oblivion. He would have to catch the Nai River Fish and refine it into a pill while it was still fresh.
"Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to all things!" Chen Nan mused. "Perhaps this is why the Life-Generating Creation Pill only requires three ingredients to refine!"
Chen Nan committed the method of refining the Life-Generating Creation Pill to memory. He had the formula; next, he had to find the ten-thousand-year-old Shore Flower, the ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Ginseng, and the ten-thousand-year-old Nai River Fish. Besides that, he had to improve his cultivation. Although he didn't know the grade of the Life-Generating Creation Pill, one thing was clear: the medicinal ingredients for refining it were very rare. Absolutely no mistakes could occur during the refining process, or all his efforts would be in vain.
"Du Yuan used Snow Falling on the Human World and suffered severe backlash. She will die within three months. I, however, only have two months. I must find the three medicinal ingredients within two months. Only then can I save her life and prevent Hundred Blossom Valley from being breached by the Hidden Sword Manor, the Moon Worship Cult, and the Five Poisons Sect."
In that instant, Chen Nan had already decided what he needed to do. "Let's go, we're returning to Tongcheng." Chen Nan looked at Di Ting and said, "From now on, maintain your current form." He was afraid that Di Ting's previous ferocious appearance would frighten the people of Tongcheng or attract unwanted attention, as it had not truly grown yet.
The next evening, Chen Nan returned to Tongcheng with Di Ting. This outing was not long, only about five days in total. After returning home and taking a bath, Chen Nan donned a black cloak, put on a golden mask, and then went to Qingyun Tower. His purpose in going to Qingyun Tower was simple: to have Qingyun Tower help him find the medicinal ingredients for refining the Life-Generating Creation Pill.
Upon seeing Manager Wang, Chen Nan spoke, "Manager Wang, you should know why I'm here, right?"
Manager Wang blurted out, "Are you trying to trick me again?"