As Li Rong contemplated how to retrieve the egg from the spiritual pool, a cacophony of noises echoed from the entrance of the cave. Li Rong approached the sounds emanating from outside to investigate the disturbance. In his current environment, danger lurked at every turn, making it essential for him to remain vigilant and aware of his surroundings.
Peering out into the dimly lit expanse, Li Rong's eyes widened in astonishment as he beheld a scene of primal fury unfolding before him. At the mouth of the cave, the Nine Star Serpent clashed in a deadly duel with a majestic Blue Wing Falcon of equal cultivation. Their powerful forms were locked in a deadly dance of death and destruction.
As Li Rong observed the battle unfold, he came to realize that the Nine Star Serpent had likely encroached upon the falcon's territory, and that the egg inside the cave should belong to the Blue Wing Falcon.
It was natural for strong beasts to stake a claim to territory, and they would fiercely defend it against intruders who posed a threat to their survival or the safety of their offspring. The Blue Wing Falcon, as a sky-dwelling creature, depended on its sharp eyesight and aerial maneuverability to protect its nest from potential ground threats.
However, the Nine Star Serpent, driven by instinct or perhaps drawn by the promise of prey, had strayed into the falcon's domain, triggering a violent response from the territorial predator. Sensing the intrusion as a direct threat to its offspring and its own survival, the falcon launched a fierce counterattack, determined to drive the serpent away by any means necessary.
Their battle was a symphony of violence and savagery, with each combatant unleashing their full arsenal of martial prowess and cunning strategies in a bid for supremacy. Fangs clashed against talons, scales met feathers in a deadly flurry of blows that rent the air with their thunderous impact.
For long moments, Li Rong watched in awe as the two titans clashed in a display of raw power and primal instinct. Yet, even as the battle raged on, a sense of foreboding crept over him, for he knew that in the end, only one victor could emerge from this deadly contest.
With a final, thunderous clash, both the Nine Star Serpent and the Blue Wing Falcon fell to the ground, their lifeblood staining the earth in a grim testament to the brutality of their struggle. Neither the Nine Star Serpent nor the Blue Wing Falcon had made it out alive. Their wounds were too grievous.
Li Rong approached the fallen creatures after a long while, now certain that they were dead. His heart was heavy with sorrow for the untimely demise of the Blue Wing Falcon that had been trying to protect its nest. Yet, even amidst the tragedy, a glimmer of opportunity beckoned to him—a chance to claim the spoils of war.
Li Rong set to work, carefully extracting the fangs and feathers from the creatures. The materials harvested from fallen beasts would prove to be invaluable resources for Li Rong.
The fangs of the Nine Star Serpent, imbued with potent venom, presented a formidable weapon on their own. Their innate ability to poison made them ideal candidates for crafting daggers of unparalleled lethality, capable of delivering a swift and deadly strike to any adversary foolish enough to cross paths with Li Rong.
Furthermore, the star-shaped scales adorning the serpent's formidable form held untold potential for alchemical refinement. When incorporated into medicinal pills, they possess the power to grant immunity to all forms of poison, offering protection against even the deadliest toxins.
The feathers of the Blue Wing Falcon contain a valuable natural energy known as Yin Qi, which can be utilized to refine pills with exceptional effectiveness. In particular, these feathers were invaluable in the creation of pills designed to facilitate breakthroughs to the foundation stage of cultivation. They grant practitioners the ability to transcend their current limitations without any adverse side effects.
After gathering valuable materials from the fallen creatures, Li Rong turned his attention back to the cave interior, where the wondrous beast egg lay nestled within the sacred waters. With cautious steps, he approached the glowing pool, his heart pounding with anticipation as he gazed upon the shimmering surface. He closed the distance between himself and the coveted artifact.
With each step, he remained vigilant, scanning his surroundings for any sign of danger that might pose a threat to his mission. As he reached the edge of the pool, Li Rong knelt down beside the shimmering waters. His hands trembled with excitement as he reached out to retrieve the precious egg. With a gentle touch, he lifted the artifact from its watery sanctuary, cradling it carefully in his hands as he marveled at its radiant beauty.
Determined not to squander any opportunity, Li Rong set to work on gathering the spiritual water from the cave after placing the egg in his storage ring. He retrieved a simple jade jar from the storage ring. Though its appearance was unassuming, the jade jar possessed extraordinary properties that defied conventional logic.
With a deft motion, Li Rong uncorked the jar and dipped it into the sacred waters of the cave, watching in amazement as the vessel began to fill with the shimmering liquid. Despite its seemingly modest size, the jade jar proved to be boundless in its capacity, effortlessly containing the spiritual water with room to spare.
With a sense of satisfaction, Li Rong sealed the jar once it was filled to the brim, knowing that he now possessed a priceless treasure, and began to make his way out of the cave.