Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1188: Chapter 1187: [Small Pond, Dragon Whisker Fish]

Buzhou Mountain!

In Chinese mythology, there is also Buzhou Mountain. That’s because Gonggong and Zhuanxu, contending for the position of Emperor, caused Gonggong to ride a flying dragon and crash into Buzhou Mountain, severing it in half.

Could the Buzhou Mountain on ”Penglai Fairy Island” be related to the Buzhou Mountain in Chinese mythology? Ye Tianchen indeed has this doubt, but he dares not confirm it. Now, hearing the old fisherman mention Buzhou Mountain in the Ancient Martial World of Penglai as having fallen from the sky, Ye Tianchen is even more astonished. How can he reach this ”Buzhou Mountain” and uncover the truth?

In the home of the old fisherman, Ye Tianchen also discovered many amazing things. Apart from this lush and serene bamboo forest that feels very comfortable, what astonished Ye Tianchen was the small pond in front of the old fisherman’s bamboo house. The water in this pond, of unknown origin, has the divine effect of extending life. The old fisherman is unaware that his ability to live for seven thousand years, even longer than some powerful Martial Artists, is due to living here and unknowingly drinking the spring water from this pond over the years, keeping his body young. Though seven thousand years have passed, and his hair and beard are all white, his bodily functions are still youthful, which is quite incredible.

Ye Tianchen used his powerful Divine Thought to probe the spring water in the pond and found it full of life essence energy, bursting with vitality — incredibly potent. If consumed, it could eliminate impurities and poisonous gas from the body, keeping every cell in a youthful state. Longevity is indeed achievable with this miraculous spring water, which Ye Tianchen considered as life-extending divine water.

At this moment, the old fisherman had already laid down a fishing rod made of slender bamboo, sitting at the edge of the small pond, chatting with Ye Tianchen and Xiao Ling while fishing. Xiao Ling curiously looked at the small pond, finding no sign of fish swimming, which made her incredulous. She couldn’t help but furrow her brows and said, ”Where are the fish here? I haven’t seen one!”

”The fish here are invisible. Only when you catch them can you see them. I didn’t know before. It was once when I accidentally put my fishing pole into the pond while going home that I caught a fish and discovered this secret. Since then, I fish in this small pond from time to time. It’s fun, and the fish here are different from the rest, be it appearance or flesh. You’ll know once I catch one!” The old fisherman explained.

Ye Tianchen looked at the small pond and found no visible channel for water inflow. How was this small pond formed? And without a constant water source, it should have dried up long ago. So Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask, ”Elder, how is this small pond formed? I don’t see any signs of water flowing in!”

”I don’t know either. It should be groundwater, right? And although the small pond is clear to the bottom, some corners are not visible. I suspect it’s groundwater, and maybe some places are deeper than they appear!” The old fisherman also said with a frown.

”Hmm, if there’s a chance, I’ll dive down to have a look. I feel this small pond is not simple!” Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

”No!” The old fisherman quickly stopped Ye Tianchen when he heard that and said sternly.

”Why, elder? Don’t worry, this guy swims very well and won’t drown even after staying in water for ten days and nights!” Xiao Ling blushed slightly, recalling the time Ye Tianchen kissed her lips in the lake.

The old fisherman shook his head and then looked earnestly at Ye Tianchen, saying, ”Little brother, truthfully, I also find this small pond unusual. So a long time ago, I jumped into the pond. Although I am just an ordinary person without Martial Arts Cultivation, I grew up by the sea, so I swim very well. I can guarantee that. I still remember the day I dove into the small pond — it was truly terrifying...”

”Elder, could there be something else terrifying in the small pond?” Ye Tianchen asked, puzzled.

”No, it’s not something terrifying. For people like us who don’t even fear death, what else would scare us? I remember that when I jumped into the small pond, it suddenly felt enormous and eerily empty, like entering a blank world where you can’t control anything, and someone is constantly watching you. That kind of fear from the heart gives you chills!” The old fisherman described, still feeling some lingering fear.

Ye Tianchen nodded. It seemed the small pond was peculiar and not as simple as it appeared. It wasn’t just that its water had the effect of extending life. Ye Tianchen had made up his mind to dive in and uncover the secrets within. After all, if it were groundwater, where did this source of groundwater come from? That’s what Ye Tianchen wanted to know, considering the arbitrary water with life-extending properties must have a source. Discovering it would undoubtedly rock the entire Martial Arts World. Every Martial Artist’s ultimate goal is to pursue immortality, that elusive and unattainable path to becoming Immortal. However, in this world, there exists time, no matter how unparalleled your talent, you will eventually become dust, unable to withstand the erosion of time.

When one reaches the Martial Saint Peak in their Cultivation Realm, unless killed or suffering significant cultivation issues, living up to five thousand years is possible. Becoming an invincible Emperor could allow living up to thirty thousand years — but this is not achievable for everyone reaching that cultivation level. It’s only a relative measure. In the Martial Arts World, indeed, there are Immortal Elixirs for extending life. Yet such elixirs are scarce, spiritual, and capable of Flying and Escaping. Without great fortune and mastery, it’s virtually impossible to obtain them. Most Martial Artists could only live nearly a thousand years before dying in the Martial Arts World, unwilling as they may be. This is the tragedy of Martial Artists!

However, the pond water could extend a mere fisherman’s life to seven thousand years, which is an anomaly, an oddity. If discovered, this life-extending water may lead to relentless fighting among all the Martial Arts Experts. It’s unimaginable what kind of place this would turn into.

”Wow, it’s moving, it’s moving, the fishing rod is moving!” Xiao Ling suddenly shouted with excitement.

The old fisherman was also pleased and began pulling in the fishing rod with a smile, ”Didn’t expect to catch one so quickly, today’s luck is good!”

”Great, we have fish for lunch!” Xiao Ling chuckled, clearly eager to taste the catch.

Thud!

With a muffled sound, a fish was pulled out of the water. As the old fisherman pulled it from the clear water, Ye Tianchen was startled, sensing a powerful spiritual energy, and this surge of vitality shocked him. He focused on the fish in the old fisherman’s hand, stunned further by its appearance, different from anything he had seen before.

In the old fisherman’s hand, the fish’s shape and appearance were similar to ordinary fish, but two distinct features set it apart. Firstly, the fish was entirely golden, with scales flashing with Golden Light. Secondly, it had two golden whiskers resembling small golden horns in front of its mouth, appearing quite extraordinary and unlike any simple fish.

”Elder, could it be... could it be the legendary Dragon Whisker Fish?” Xiao Ling asked, fascinated and unsure.

”I don’t know either, but I think it’s a Dragon Whisker Fish. In the Ancient Martial World of Penglai, there is a market town where ordinary people and Martial Artists gather. I traded one of these fish there for food once. A Martial Artist took it and said it was the legendary Dragon Whisker Fish...” The old fisherman said, frowning.

”Dragon Whisker Fish? What is it?” Ye Tianchen asked. Though he wasn’t familiar with the name, he could tell the fish was extraordinary from its appearance and the strong spiritual energy it emitted. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)