"Primordial, what's going on here?"
Lin Chen was puzzled, frowning slightly, and immediately conveyed his thoughts, asking the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
The Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron then informed Lin Chen of the situation.
It turned out that the reason the eleventh star map that was illuminated appeared dim was due to the Little Profound Turtle, who had been cultivating in the Second Layer Space, absorbing too much starlight recently. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveI~Fire.net
Once the star map is illuminated, it can unseal the capabilities of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, but this starlight is one of the power sources of the cauldron. Normally, the starlight would gradually merge with the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, restoring this part of the world to its original state, with abundant Spiritual Power and chirping birds and fragrant flowers, instead of the current state where nothing remains other than a few star maps in the sky.
However, for the starlight to integrate into the Second Layer Space's world, time is needed. During this time, the Little Profound Turtle has been awakening its Bloodline Power, increasing the strength of its Divine Soul and physique, consuming too much starlight.
In other words, it consumed energy meant to restore the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
Lin Chen's cultivation also consumes energy, but not to the same extent as the Little Profound Turtle.
The Little Profound Turtle has a powerful bloodline, being a Xuanwu Descendant.
So, if Lin Chen doesn't intervene and allows the Little Profound Turtle to continuously cultivate in the Second Layer Space, not only might the partially illuminated eleventh star map dim, but even the tenth star map could fade.
To solve this problem, either supplement the star map with energy or prevent the Little Profound Turtle from absorbing.
After hearing the explanation from the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, Lin Chen was instantly dumbfounded.
It seemed that the Spirit Crystals he worked hard to earn to illuminate the star map were all wasted by the Little Profound Turtle.
That's a total of two million low-grade Spirit Crystals, in just ten days.
At this rate, who could afford this little turtle?
Lin Chen thought about it and immediately felt like making turtle soup, promptly flash transporting into the First Layer Space of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
"Lin Chen, quickly let me return to the Second Layer Space. I, this prince, want to continue cultivating."
The Little Profound Turtle looked at Lin Chen, immediately speaking.
Just now Lin Chen had thrown it out of the Second Layer Space, and it was quite displeased.
The Little Profound Turtle's words only made Lin Chen angrier.
"Still dreaming about returning to the Second Layer Space to cultivate, forget it!"
"From now on, stay in the First Layer Space, forget about the Second Layer."
Lin Chen said angrily.
Right now, Lin Chen wanted nothing more than to slaughter the Little Profound Turtle for Spirit Crystals.
"Why? I haven't done anything wrong, why won't you let me go?"
The Little Profound Turtle looked at Lin Chen and immediately resisted.
"Why? Because this is my domain. You've absorbed the starlight these days, costing me millions of low-grade Spirit Crystals, don't you know!"
Lin Chen looked at the Little Profound Turtle, speaking impatiently.
This little turtle, acting oblivious after benefiting, made Lin Chen even angrier.
"What? How did I use your low-grade Spirit Crystals?"
The Little Profound Turtle said with a bewildered look.
"The starlight you absorbed was refined by the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron using low-grade Spirit Crystals provided by me. You've absorbed it all these few days. At this rate, the star map could be completely extinguished."
Lin Chen looked at the Little Profound Turtle, seeing that it really didn't know.
"So that's how it is."
"But... but I need to cultivate, I need to improve. Lin Chen, let me in."
"You know we signed a contract, me getting stronger also enhances your strength, right?"
The Little Profound Turtle looked at Lin Chen and immediately pleaded.
However, no matter how the Little Profound Turtle pleaded, Lin Chen was unmoved.
The Little Profound Turtle even considered transforming into a human form to seduce Lin Chen.
After all, its mother had said men were interested in transformed bodies, and it had the charming kind.
Although it would reveal its identity, Lin Chen wasn't a bad person, it didn't mind doing this.
But the Little Profound Turtle's strength had greatly diminished, and without the power of the Second Layer Space's star map, it couldn't transform.
"Lin Chen, I'm a prince of the Profound Turtle Clan. If you let me cultivate in the Second Layer Space, I will one day acquire the position of Young Master of the Profound Turtle Clan. Then the whole clan will heed my command, and I'll compensate you with treasures from the clan."
"You must know, our Profound Turtle Clan rules over the Four Seas and Eight Desolates, with treasures beyond count."
The Little Profound Turtle looked at Lin Chen, thinking of a way, and spoke.
Having spent time with Lin Chen, it knew he wasn't lustful but greedy.
"Really? You have the qualifications to compete for the position of Young Master in the Profound Turtle Clan?"
Upon hearing the Little Profound Turtle's words, Lin Chen's eyes brightened, and he was somewhat tempted.
After all, this guy was his Spiritual Pet, and its Divine Soul was imprinted with his mark. Cultivating it into the Young Master of the Profound Turtle Clan would mean the treasures were his.
"Of course, why would I deceive you? If you don't believe me, I can swear by the heavenly path."
The Little Profound Turtle looked at Lin Chen, displeased that Lin Chen doubted its noble identity, and even prepared to swear.
"No need, don't make heavenly path vows lightly."
Lin Chen waved his hand, stopping the Little Profound Turtle from swearing. After all, a heavenly path vow is the strongest restriction in this realm, and breaking it could lead to catastrophic consequences from heavenly tribulation.
Subsequently, Lin Chen and the Little Profound Turtle reached an agreement. When Lin Chen wasn't cultivating, he would allow the Second Layer Space for the Little Profound Turtle to cultivate, but the Little Profound Turtle must not absorb starlight recklessly, or it would extinguish the star map and impair the power of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
After explaining everything, Lin Chen walked out of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, left his residence, and headed towards the Martial Arts Practice Ground.
It was not late now; it seemed to be just the right time for Zi Ling's "training."
Quickly, Lin Chen arrived in Yanwu City, where Zi Ling and Yang Minghui had been waiting early.
"Junior Brother Lin Chen, you're late again."