Compared to the outside world, the interior of the cave was a completely different world. There was a shallow ditch on both sides of the tunnel. Water flowed out from the inside but disappeared at the end of the ditch, entering an even deeper layer of the rock wall. According to what the Burning Sky Ancestor had said, this ditch was naturally formed. It had already existed since he had discovered this place and had not been severed for many years. Moreover, the Burning Sky Ancestor had treated the clear and active flowing water within this ditch as the lifeline of his Burning Flame Valley. He firmly believed that the Burning Flame Valley would not fall as long as the water still existed.
Xiao Yan merely smiled in a noncommittal manner in the face of this kind of hope. Although he could not fully believe it, it was good for a person to have some kind of hope.
This was good. When one entered deep into the cave, one would be able to see that there was a luster being emitted from the rock walls all around the cave. The gorgeous and dazzling glow was not considered bright, but it lingered over the rock walls and the air within the cave. The flowing water within the cave was also endowed with a layer of treasure light because of this.
The strange and unusual glow contrasted with each other between the rock walls. Gradually, numerous stalagmites appeared in front of the two of them. Some rose from the ground while some hung down from the ceiling. At first glance, it looked like an enormous skull with a mouth full of sharp teeth, appearing extremely frightening.
A couple of minutes later, the two of them finally arrived at the deepest part of the mountain cave. The stalagmites in all directions formed a group. However, they seemed to have a mind of their own as they left a pathway in the middle. Some of the stalagmites were connected from top to bottom, forming a strangely shaped stalagmite. Occasionally, there would be water droplets sliding down from it. The surrounding stalagmites were the same. After all the water droplets dripped down, they would gather into a circular pool in the middle of the mountain cave. The pool water would follow the ditch and head to the outside of the cave.
There was a pyramid-shaped stalagmite in the middle of the pool. The top of the stalagmite had a circular groove that was a couple of inches long. From the faint imprint on it, one could tell that this groove should have originally contained a liquid. It was not difficult to imagine that the liquid that was previously contained within it should have been the Core Body Transformation Milk. Unfortunately, it had already completely dried up after being collected for many years.
Raising one's head to take a look, there was another enormous stalagmite at the top of this stalagmite. Its top faced the middle of the groove below. From the numerous cream-white water traces on it, one could tell that the Core Body Transformation Milk was agglomerated at this spot. After which, it dripped down. It had gathered for many years before it formed that shallow pool.
Currently, however, the stalagmite and the stalagmite had dried up. The Core Body Transformation Milk was unable to agglomerate.
"Little friend Xiao Yan is able to see something?"
Ancestor Fen Tian had already repeatedly investigated this mountain cave a couple of times. However, his efforts were to no avail. At this moment, there was naturally no need for him to continue looking. Instead, he threw his eyes onto Xiao Yan. Currently, they could only rely on Xiao Yan to help them find the so-called Core Milk Marrow.
............................... He had seen the Core Body Transformation Milk in the ancient books, but he did not know where it was located. This was also the first time for Xiao Yan. Therefore, he needed to be very careful.
However, even though Xiao Yan's eyesight was outstanding, he was still unable to find anything after a few rounds of investigation. The stalagmite was completely normal. Not only did it not show any signs of being damaged, there was also no liquid seeping out. Everything within the mountain cave was extremely normal.
Since this was the case …
Where was the Core Body Transformation Milk?
Could it be that it was only casually mentioned in the ancient books and was difficult to find in the world?
Xiao Yan did not believe it. The stalagmite here was not affected by any external force. The environment within the cave had also been completely preserved by the Burning Heaven Ancestor. It was impossible for any accident to occur. Logically speaking, the Core Body Transformation Milk should be here. However, why was it that the Core Body Transformation Milk that should have been here was nowhere to be seen?
"Impossible!"
Xiao Yan clenched his teeth. With a leap, he arrived at the dome. The Burning Heaven Ancestor beside him hurriedly followed and carefully observed from the side.
Soon after, Xiao Yan took out a jade bottle from his storage ring. With the help of the 'Heavenly Flame', he condensed it into a jade needle. Immediately, he pierced it into the stalagmite.
If one did not want to affect a natural object like this, one could only touch it with a jade object. If it was as Xiao Yan had expected, the Core Body Transformation Milk would definitely flow out when the jade needle pierced it. If that was the case …
However, the development of the situation often went against one's wishes. When Xiao Yan pulled the jade needle out of the stalagmite, it only left behind a small hole that was an inch deep. Nothing happened. The expected liquid did not appear, nor did any energy aura seep out. There was nothing within the stalagmite!
The appearance of this result caused the emotions in Xiao Yan's heart to immediately become nervous. Since the stalagmite had no form, it meant that the Core Body Transformation Milk did not exist. If that was the case, wouldn't his trip to the Burning Flame Valley be in vain?
Then what about Lian 'er?
Thinking about this, Xiao Yan's brows immediately furrowed tightly. Cold sweat also appeared on his temples because of his tense emotions. The Burning Heaven Ancestor beside him also furrowed his brows. The two of them were silent as they each pondered about the reason behind this.
Xiao Yan's eyes quickly turned. He kept thinking about the places where the Core Body Transformation Milk could possibly exist. Was this entire cave a stalagmite, a stone wall, or a pool under the water?
Just as he thought of this, Xiao Yan immediately refuted his own answer. The Core Body Transformation Milk was condensed from the power of the world. It did not even exist in the stalagmite, let alone in the stone wall. As for the pool under the water?
The depth of the entire pool was only a few inches. Moreover, the bottom of the pool was made of hard rocks. Only the top part of the pool was made of stalactites. The difference was too great, so it was even more impossible.
However, since this was the case, where was the Core Body Transformation Milk? This cave was only so big. The Core Body Transformation Milk was also condensed from this stalagmite. How could the Core Body Transformation Milk not be here? Looking around this cave, other than the stalagmite that condensed the Core Body Transformation Milk, where else could the Core Body Transformation Milk contain the Core Body Transformation Milk? That thing could not possibly drip down like the Core Body Transformation Milk!
"Drip down …"
The moment this thought flashed across his heart, the expression in Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly hardened. The expression on his face instantly changed. At the same time, he seemed to have thought of something in his heart. Under the worried gaze of the Burning Heaven Ancestor beside him, he suddenly lowered his head. His eyes looked directly at the enormous stalagmite below.
Looking from top to bottom, circular cream-white imprints spread out like lotus flowers within the pit of the stalagmite at this very moment. Its size and the area it occupied only occupied around half of the pit. If one were to point out the most unusual part of the entire stalagmite, it would be this small cream-white area.
When Xiao Yan descended, his eyes focused and carefully looked at it. He clearly discovered that there seemed to be a thin layer of cuticle on the cream-white water mark. Perhaps it was due to the accumulation of the Core Body Transformation Milk over many years that this layer was left behind. However, through this layer of cuticle, Xiao Yan once again discovered that the cream-white color under the cuticle, which appeared to be normal, was actually slowly flowing!
In other words, there was another mysterious object within this stalagmite!
From Xiao Yan's point of view, this object was most likely what he was looking for …
Core Body Transformation Milk!
At this instant, the impatience within Xiao Yan's heart was immediately suppressed by his excitement. He inhaled a deep breath of air. Beside him, the Burning Heaven Ancestor also held his breath and focused. The gazes of the both of them gathered together within the pit. With the help of the jade needle in his hand, Xiao Yan carefully approached the layer of cuticle. After which, his actions were cautious and slow as he gently lifted it up.
Sure enough, this layer of cuticle was just like duckweed that was gently floating on the surface of water. It was easily lifted up by the jade needle. At the same time, a layer of faint cream-white liquid was reflected in the eyes of the both of them.
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