Chapter 380: Acting Against One's Interest
"Pu ci!"
The final cultivator dodged an attack from the Demonic Beast. However, before he could sigh in relief, a black dagger appeared at his back, piercing his heart.
That cultivator's lifeforce drained quickly. His eyes widened in shock. He had been so careful, how did he still get sneak-attacked?
"Ka ca!"
Wu Shangxuan casually snapped that person's neck and slowly slid his dagger out. He said indifferently, "After you reincarnate, don't run into me again."
When the Demonic Beast, which clung to life by a thread, saw his target disappear, its scarlet eyes immediately focused on Wu Shangxuan.
Wu Shangxuan smiled, and his left hand moved around gently. His shadow on the ground instantly transformed into countless black lines, flying up.
"Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!"
The black lines were like resilient, sharp arrows. They carried a strong force as they pinned the Demonic Beast to the wall, not allowing it to move.
Yang Wen knew the fight was over. He shouted a warcry and pushed Xiao Chen back with a palm strike. Then, he fled toward the door.
Xiao Chen dodged the palm strike. He originally planned to stick to his opponent. However, he paused for a moment.
Xiao Chen slowed and chased after Yang Wen, keeping a two-meter distance.
"Thinking of running?!" Wu Shangxuan's figure turned into a black shadow and elongated. In an instant, he blocked the door and returned to his normal form.
"Bang!"
Wu Shangxuan and Yang Wen exchanged a palm strike. The shockwave that ensued caused the treasure room to tremble continuously.
Wu Shangxuan only took a small step back. However, Yang Wen moved back five or six steps before he could stand firmly. It was clear that Wu Shangxuan was stronger than his opponent.
"You bullied me earlier when you had the advantage of numbers and felt fresh? Well, come again, you piece of trash!"
There seemed to be some history between the two of them. Furthermore, Wu Shangxuan had suffered some disadvantage and was humiliated by the other party.
At this moment, Wu Shangxuan did not keep his guard up. His use his full force and beat Yang Wen into a retreat as he laughed maniacally.
"Hu chi!"
A strand of saber light flashed by Wu Shangxuan; it was Xiao Chen coming over to help. Wu Shangxuan laughed coldly, What a fool; even with his imminent death, he still wants to help me.
Wu Shangxuan's expression remained unchanged. He laughed and said, "Little Brother, aside from the treasures in the boxes, we will equally split these people's possessions. Later, we have an opportunity to go to the main hall. Help me finish this person off."
Xiao Chen sent out a strand of dense saber Qi. At the same time, he surreptitiously put a distance between himself and Wu Shangxuan as he broke Yang Wen's palm wind.
Xiao Chen lifted his right foot slightly and smiled gently, "I will thank you in advance then, Old Wu."
"Ha ha! There is no need to stand on ceremony; this is what you deserve…wu wu, you…"
"Bang!"
Before Wu Shangxuan could finish speaking, Xiao Chen suddenly sent a sidekick at his lower jaw, nearly kicking the jaw from his face. He tumbled through the air.
This kick was not only heavy, but its angle and timing were also very precise. Just as Wu Shangxuan completely let down his guard, Xiao Chen made his move.
This completely took Wu Shangxuan by surprise. He had not expected Xiao Chen, who had seemed naive and foolish, to launch a sudden sneak-attack.
When this happened, Yang Wen was stunned for a moment before he reacted.
Yang Wen made full use of this opportunity and struck with Xiao Chen. He punched Wu Shangxuan's chest and sent his attacker tumbling through the air.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two dull sounds came from Wu Shangxuan's body. His internal organs shattered and he vomited a large mouthful of blood before smashing heavily into the wall.
"Good…good…good…White Robed Bladesman…I, Wu Shangxuan, will remember you. Just you wait." Wu Shangxuan viciously said as he struggled on the ground.
Wu Shangxuan turned into a shadow once again and elongated toward the exit as if he tried to escape; he had executed that strange Movement Technique again.
"Bang!"
An intense explosion came from the treasure room. The raging winds bounced throughout the spacious room for a long time, forming into a strong tornado.
Neither Xiao Chen nor Yang Wen chased after the injured Wu Shangxuan. They had used their full power against him earlier.
Both of them retreated a few steps. Yang Wen flung his hand for a moment; it felt slightly numb. He thought to himself, This punch actually had a hundred thousand kilograms of force.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "Aside from your Essence being thicker than mine, your physical strength, states, and Cultivation Techniques cannot compare to mine. The Martial Techniques you have learned are similar to mine, peak Earth Ranked Martial Techniques. You may take one box and leave; don't think of taking more than that."
Yang Wen was stunned for a long time. He did not expect this youth to be so calm and cold.
Xiao Chen's analysis was spot on; everything was as he had said. No wonder he was able to play Wu Shangxuan in the palm of his hands.
"You are indeed a hero of the youths. I, Yang Wen, admit my defeat." Yang Wen did not waste any time and casually picked a golden box. He then retrieved the spatial rings of his companions and started to leave.
Xiao Chen released all his killing Qi. His scarlet throne trembled relentlessly. The pure state of massacre pressed on Yang Wen.
"Did I say you could take the spatial rings?" Xiao Chen's cold voice rang out with the killing intent.
Yang Wen's heart trembled. That pure state of massacre was like a large mountain pressing on his head. That killing intent made his breathing difficult.
This youth actually had another state. Furthermore, it was the difficult-to-comprehend state of massacre.
Thinking of this, Yang Wen gave up on his initial intentions and quickly left with the single box. He feared that he would not keep his life if he lingered.
Xiao Chen scattered the state of massacre. When he saw Yang Wen leave, he sighed in relief. He said indifferently, "The state of massacre is extraordinary. It unexpectedly managed to scare away a Superior Grade Martial King."
Xiao Chen traveled with Wu Shangxuan for no more than an hour. However, he felt like it had been over half a month; it had exhausted him.
Acting against Xiao Chen's own interest like that, competing with their wits, he was not used to this. However, he needed to learn this in this world. Otherwise, survival would be very difficult.
Fortunately, everything ended well; the matter resolved perfectly. Everything was within Xiao Chen's control.
Xiao Chen quickly dealt with the Demonic Beast on its last breath before extracting its Demonic Core. Then, he focused his gaze on the remaining two golden boxes. He did not know if the items of the fifteenth layer would give him a pleasant surprise.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath. Then, he carefully walked over to the box on the left. Like the previous boxes, there were no traps.
Rows of Medial Grade Spirit Stones lined the inside of the large box. Because there were so many, a vast Spiritual Energy spilled out the moment he opened the box.
Xiao Chen's face lit up with joy. He smiled gently and said, "There are, at the very least, two thousand in here. The harvest is pretty good. No wonder the killing outside is so intense."
Xiao Chen counted the Spirit Stones carefully and found that they exceeded his estimation. There was a total of three thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones. The number was startlingly large.
Xiao Chen took out the Spirit Stones and placed them in his Universe Ring. Then, he focused his attention on the other box. He did not know what surprises this box would give him.
"Creak…!"
Xiao Chen gently pried the box open, giving off a creaking sound. The huge box was empty save for a set of black gloves lying in the corner.
The gloves were covered in dust and looked very old. Xiao Chen took them out doubtfully and gently wiped off the dust.
With the dust gone, Xiao Chen carefully inspected the gloves. The black gloves looked plain; they had no decorations.
The gloves were also rather thin, about as thin as a piece of cloth. When Xiao Chen touched them they felt cool to the touch but not like metal.
This soft sensation from the tough material was incredibly pleasing.
This pair should be a Secret Treasure. Going by their aura, they should also be a peak Inferior Grade Secret Treasure, similar to the inner vest I am wearing.
Xiao Chen erased the mark left by the previous owner and slowly placed them on. These gloves were half finger gloves; when he wore them half the length of his fingers were uncovered.
Xiao Chen felt a slight itch on the back of his hand for a moment before it faded. Then, he clenched his fist and casually punched the air.
Xiao Chen was astonished to discover that his attacking speed increased by another twenty percent. With the addition of the Clear Wind robes, that was a total of thirty percent.
Xiao Chen looked at the black gloves and said gently, "So, they are gloves that increase my attacking speed. The Windwalk Shoes increase my movement speed; the Clear Wind Robes increase all kinds of speed. This means that I have a full set of Secret Treasures that increases my speed for now."
Xiao Chen said he had gathered a set for now because as cultivators increased their cultivation realm, Inferior Grade Secret Treasures would have a diminishing effect. Once he surpassed Medial Grade Martial King, there would not be much of an effect for him anymore.
Xiao Chen might enjoy a twenty percent boost now. However, when he became a Medial Grade Martial King, it would only become ten percent.
At that time, Xiao Chen would need to use Medial Grade Secret Treasures. However, Medial Grade Secret Treasures were very rare; it was difficult to obtain one.
Xiao Chen collected his thoughts and placed his right hand on the saber hilt. He focused himself and looked ahead; he planned to test out this Secret Treasure.
"Ka ca!"
Xiao Chen drew the Lunar Shadow Saber quickly and used Drawing the Saber; he instantly achieved Mach 3.
The air sliced apart as if it were water. When Xiao Chen sheathed his saber, the torn air slowly flowed back together.
Before this, Xiao Chen had to use his full power and exhausted a large amount of Essence to achieve Mach 3 with Drawing the Saber.
With these black gloves, Xiao Chen only had to exhaust a small amount of Essence and casually use Drawing the Saber to achieve Mach 3 easily.
Secret Treasures…Secret Treasures…no wonder so many people go crazy for them. They would put in all their effort, killing others in the process to obtain them. A good Secret Treasure was extremely useful for a cultivator.
Xiao Chen calmed his emotions and took the spatial rings of the two cultivators on the ground. However, when he checked them, he only obtained a total of slightly over a thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones. The rest were either Inferior Grade Spirit Stones or useless to him.
However, Xiao Chen would not complain about the extra fortune he gained; he was satisfied already. Xiao Chen smiled faintly and made his way forward.
The sounds of fighting in the fifteenth layer slowly came to a stopped. It was clear that others had already cleared out the rooms on the fifteenth layer.
"Bang!"
As Xiao Chen pondered, a loud sound suddenly came from ahead. A miserable shriek followed closely after; it was ear-piercing and incomparably mournful.
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Chapter 381: Viciously Turning Against Each Other
Xiao Chen frowned slightly and quickly went to investigate what happened.
When Xiao Chen arrived at the origins of the sounds, he hid in a corner. Then, he stuck his head out to take a look. He saw two young cultivators standing at the doors.
One of them had a portion of his shoulder sliced off by a big saber. Fire still burned on the wound; he wore a pained expression.
"Liu Meng! Didn't you make the gentlemen's agreement before this? Saying that you would not sneak-attack us?" The injured person asked, dissatisfied, as he made a pained expression.
It turned out that Xiao Chen had met the two before. They were members of the outstanding talents Jin Wuji had gathered at the restaurant.
However, Xiao Chen only had a deeper impression of one of them. That was Liu Meng, who had fought against Yue Chenxi. He could not remember the name of the other person.
Liu Meng laughed, "Are you stupid? You really believed in that show? There are a total of six thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones in those three boxes. There is no point in splitting them with you. Furthermore, no one will know that I killed you. Just reincarnate as an ordinary person next time."
"Pu ci!"
After Liu Meng spoke, he casually used his saber to finish of the other party. Liu Meng revealed a greedy smile and took the other party's spatial ring.
After Liu Meng checked the spatial ring, he sighed, "This fellow does not have any Secret Treasure either. It looks like luck is quite important if I want a Secret Treasure. Still, there are some Rank 7 Pills. I shall go to the main hall to try my luck."
After Liu meng spoke, he ignored the corpse, who was once his companion, on the ground and headed to the main hall with large strides.
Xiao Chen emerged from the shadows and looked at the corpse. A bitter look flashed in his eyes. The strong eat the weak; the human heart is unfathomable. This person learned this bloody lesson at the cost of his life.
Xiao Chen remembered that Liu Meng was the first person to make the gentlemen's agreement. When he had been unwilling to make the agreement, the person on the ground was one of the first to mock him for it.
This scene of reality made Xiao Chen raise his guard higher. He quickly headed for the main hall, never removing his right hand from his saber hilt.
According to what Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense had picked up when he first arrived, the buildings in this main palace were arranged in circles. Furthermore, the further in the went, the small the circles became.
When they arrived at the fifteenth layer, there were only about seven treasures rooms left. This was quite obvious already. One must know that there were several hundred rooms in the outermost layer.
The center of the main palace contained a large main hall. This was the palace's core. It was also the largest building in the palace.
All the buildings in the main palace were arranged in a mysterious formation. From a certain point of view, the main hall was the center of this huge formation.
This place should be more special than the rest. The best things are likely to be stored here.
Xiao Chen moved very quickly and arrived at one of the nine entrances into the main hall from the fifteenth layer. After he heard sounds echoing from ahead, he prepared to enter.
When Xiao Chen pushed the doors open and stepped in, he instantly felt dazzled. He only recovered his wits after a few breaths.
This main hall was already formed into a small realm. It was completely different from the original building. It had its own unique terrain. It even had its own sky and clouds; the air was extremely fresh.
The space was much larger than Xiao Chen had expected. It was simply unbelievable that the ground was made of solid soil.
Further away was a large garden; to be more precise, it was a herb garden. It was a herb garden of immense size.
Even from a far distance, Xiao Chen could smell the fragrance of herbs assaulting his nose. The fragrance was even thicker than the herb gardens he saw in the underground world.
From Xiao Chen's angle, what he saw of the herb garden was merely the tip of the iceberg. However, every Spirit Herb there was at least a hundred years old.
In another corner, Xiao Chen could even see several precious and rare Spirit Herbs. They could be called natural treasures, Spirit Herbs of the peak quality.
Even Spirit Herbs of the lowest Rank would experience a huge rise in value if they could survive for a hundred years. Valuable treasures filled this garden.
However, there were several hundred cultivators gathered at the entrance to the herb garden.
Every cultivator eyes the garden's natural treasures. However, no one was willing to make the first move.
"Five-hundred-year-old Silver-Gold Flame Flower, it can improve fire-attributed Cultivation Techniques by the equivalent of ten years of effort. That is really good stuff."
"Three-hundred-year-old Ice Crystal Grass, it is the main ingredient in refining the Freezing Pill. Not only are there so many, but they are also so old."
"I seemed to have seen a thousand-year-old ginseng. This is a great item for nourishing blood and Qi. It can only live for a thousand years. If it is not harvested soon, it will go to waste. How unfortunate."
Sighs came from the crowd. However, no one was willing to make the first move. They simply waited outside the herb garden.
They had obviously arrived before a mountain of treasure, but they just waited. When things went against the ordinary, something must be wrong.
Even if there were a Demonic Beast or some sort of monster guarding the garden, there were three hundred people here. They were mostly Superior Grade Martial Kings, and there was also a significant number of peak Superior Grade Martial Kings.
There was also a bunch of young cultivators. Although they were only Inferior Grade Martial Kings, they had all comprehended states. They were no weaker than Superior Grade Martial Kings.
When such a strong force gathered, even a peak Rank 7 Demonic Beast would fall swiftly.
They could handle one with numbers unless there were a Rank 8 Demonic Beast. It is the same principle as thousands of tiny trickles forming a large river which could break through a dam but not a mountain.
Xiao Chen was not in a rush to find the reason. Instead, he first examined the three hundred people around the herb garden.
For these three hundred people to make it here, their strength could not be underestimated. Aside from a few cultivators who were very strong, the rest had formed groups of four or five.
As Xiao Chen looked around the crowd, he noticed the presence of the Bloody Bladesman. He had grouped with five or six others of similar strength.
Due to their strength, they stood at the very front of the crowd; no one dared to stand in front of them.
There were experts who had gained fame a long time ago. Xiao Chen paid close attention to them. If he entered the herb garden, it would be hard to guarantee that he would not create conflict with them.
There was also one person Xiao Chen paid special attention to. It was the man with scars on his face who he saw earlier. This person wore dark clothing as he stood among the crowd.
The surrounding people subconsciously distanced themselves from him; they were clearly fearful.
If the Bloody Bladesman had not arrived in time, Xiao Chen might have to deal with this person ahead of time.
In the corner of the crowd, Xiao Chen also discovered Yue Chenxi. She stood beside Jin Wuji.
A few young cultivators also gathered around the two. They were mostly the outstanding talents that attended the previous gathering at the restaurant. Xiao Chen found Liu Meng among them.
Xiao Chen did a rough count and found about twenty or thirty people. Considering the strength of the group, this group should be the strongest.
Xiao Chen observed carefully, keeping an eye out for some people of note. He thought of how to deal with them if they created conflict.
"Why is a crowd of people dawdling here, doing nothing? Make way! Let this old man through to take a look."
Suddenly, a large man appeared in another entrance to the main hall. He was stout and about two-meters-tall. Standing there, he was like a small hill.
There was a large axe on this person's back. He had a squarish face and thick eyebrows. He had an unkempt beard and generally looked very coarse.
"It's Bai Lixi, a famous expert of the Ancient Desolate Land. He cultivates his physical body and has impressive strength. He is about as strong as the Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan. He is unexpectedly here as well," someone, who recognized the large man, said softly.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Every time Bai Lixi took a step, the ground seemed to tremble lightly. As he was very tall, he made the people in front of him look short.
The crowd took the initiative to make way for Bai Lixi. He laughed when he saw the Bloody Bladesman.
The Bai Lixi was slightly stunned before he smiled and said, "Old Sun, you are taking part in the excitement as well. Ha ha, there are so many old friends here. Let me see what is causing all of you here not to dare move forward."
When Bai Lixi reached the front of the crowd and saw the scene at the gates, his previously loud demeanor went quiet.
After a long time, he shook his head bitterly and said, "Surprisingly, this thing guards the gates. No wonder none of you are willing to move forward."
Xiao Chen was curious. He pushed his way through the crowd, quietly and slowly reaching the front. After a while, he finally saw the situation at the herb garden's gates.
Xiao Chen could not help but take in a breath of cold air. He now understood why these people only looked at the large amount of Spirit Herbs but did nothing about it.
In front of the distant gates, there were dozens of corpses that no longer resembled humans. They looked miserable and bloody.
Behind these corpses, a demonic snake the size of a small mountain blocked the gates of the herb garden. This demonic snake had seven heads and four legs. Black scales, densely packed together like scale armor, covered the serpentine body.
Each of the snake heads hand a black crown. The snake occasionally opened its jaws and flicked its tongue out.
This was a Seven-Headed Snake that was as strong as a Rank 8 Demonic Beast. This demonic snake had even evolved.
Each of the Seven-Headed Snake's heads represented an attribute. It could grow up to nine heads. At that time, it would become a Rank 9 Demonic Beast.
Furthermore, it would be the king of the Rank 9 Demonic Beasts, not just a regular Rank 9 Demonic Beast. Its strength was unrivaled within the same rank.
Although this demonic snake had only seven heads, it was still the king of Rank 7 Demonic Beasts. It was no weaker than a Rank 8 Demonic Beast.
Logically, this crowd could still deal with this Demonic Beast. However, whoever made the first move would be at a huge disadvantage.
When they entered the herb garden, they would suffer a disadvantage while fighting over for Spirit Herbs.
No one was that foolish or that kind. Hence, this resulted in the current situation where no one was willing to make a move.
Xiao Chen looked toward the other areas of the herb garden. He discovered a faint, thin barrier around the garden. This was the barrier created by a Martial Sage. It looked like there was only one way into the herb garden.
"We can't just keep dragging this out. However about everyone make a move together? This Seven-Headed Snake has not matured yet; we can deal with it," a Superior Grade Martial King in the crowd suggested.
Someone immediately laughed coldly and said, "Very well; how about you go first?!"
The person who spoke immediately fell speechless. Although he said they could deal with it, where would he find the guts to fight it? The several bodies on the ground were very good examples.
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Chapter 382: The Angry Seven-Headed Snake
Remaining in such a stalemate is not a solution, Xiao Chen thought. These people are shrewd and will not make a move until someone else does. I have to think of a way.
"Bai Lixi, weren't you shouting earlier? Why are you silent now?" a peak Superior Grade Martial King mocked.
Bai Lixi laughed and said, "Do you think that, just because I look crude, I am a fool? Slaughterer of Thousands, Wang He, if you have the guts, why don't you go first? I promise to help you."
The few peak experts in the crows were more cautious than everyone had imagined. They would not make a move without some benefit. They were clearly anxious, but they refused to move.
"Xiu!"
Just at this moment, an arrow flew from the distant horizon. The arrow pierced through the air and gave off a sonic boom as it headed for the Seven-Headed Snake.
The arrow carried a strong force as it slammed into the Seven-Headed Snake's neck, creating a bloody hole.
Black blood spurted. The power of this arrow unexpectedly broke through the Snake's defenses.
"Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!"
Another three arrows flew through the sky as the crowd watched in astonishment. They slammed into the Seven-Headed Snake and left another three wounds.
"Rumble…!"
The Seven-Headed Snake was thoroughly enraged. It quickly rushed in the direction of the arrow's origins.
However, the archer hid behind the crowd. The Seven-Headed Snake could not avoid going through the crowd. Furthermore, the first group of people in its path was the group of peak experts.
The group of peak experts could not react in time. The Seven-Headed Snake's huge body slammed through, forcing them to make a move.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Loud warcries came from the crowd. As the huge Seven-Headed Snake pressed through the crowd, it attacked indiscriminately. The few people immediately revealed their full power.
Strong winds blew; dust kicked up into the air; the ground trembled, and mountains shook. The place instantly became chaotic.
When they Seven-Headed Snake was struck, it forgot its original target. It opened its jaws and howled lividly.
The Seven-Headed Snake spat out a torrent of attacks of varying attributes; it could be ice, fire, poison clouds, and many others. It launched them into the crowd.
Every time the small-mountain-sized snake took a step, the ground would tremble with it. It crushed some unfortunate cultivators.
As the demonic snake kept the seven peak Martial Kings on their toes, they could not free themselves from the fight.
These people were the closest to the Seven-Headed Snake; they had also struck the Seven-Headed Snake the hardest. Naturally, the demonic snake would attack these people first.
Behind a rock in the distance, Xiao Chen slowly put away the Soul Slayer Bow. He smiled faintly and said, "That's the way. We should deal with the demonic snake together before going in."
The seven peak experts held on bitterly, and the other people slowly left the horrifying battlefield. Poisonous smog, chaotic fire and ice, and strong winds filled the space; it was not a place where they could stay.
"Bang!"
A crafty cultivator wanted to use this opportunity to sneak into the herb garden and gain the initiative.
However, a huge axe flew over and chopped him in half at the waist. Blood spurted; he had no chance to defend.
"Sou! Sou! Sou!"
After that, several strands saber and sword Qi came flying at the severed body, turning it into dust.
The seven peak experts had made a move simultaneously as they defended against the Seven-Headed Snake.
"If anyone dares enter before this old man does, I will be the first to destroy him!" Bai Lixi roared as he summoned back the huge axe.
The other cultivators immediately felt fear in their hearts; they did not dare to try any more tricks. How could they defend against seven peak experts attacking at the same time?
Of the seven people, there were a few people who wanted to flee the fight in advance. However, every time they tried to do it, the others would stop them.
The Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan, said indifferently, "Stop trying to play tricks. If everyone retreats, the Seven-Headed Snake will destroy the last person remaining. Just kill this demonic snake together first before making further plans."
"Pu ci!"
Bai Lixi swung his huge axe violently. The pure force even tore the air in half, shattering the black flames the Seven-Headed Snake spat.
"If I find out who fired those arrows, if this old man does not tear him apart while he is alive, my name is not Bai Lixi. How dare he scheme against me?!"
Although the Seven-Headed Snake was very strong, with seven peak Martial Kings working together, that undefeatable and destructive aura was slowly beaten.
The seven used all sorts of strong Martial Techniques. The crowd finally gained a clear understanding of a peak Martial King's strength.
After two hours, the odds of victory tipped in the seven peak experts' favor. When several cultivators saw an opportunity, they joined the fray.
The entirety of the peak Rank 7 Demonic Beasts' king was considered a treasure. These people who made a move were certainly thinking of obtaining parts of it.
As Jin Wuji looked at the gates of the herb garden, his gaze flickered with light. After hesitating awhile, he said, "Miss Yue, how about we enter now?"
Given Jin Wuji's strength and status, he did not dare sneak in under the noses of the seven experts. However, Yue Chenxi was different.
Not considering Yue Chenxi's strengths, the seven experts would not dare attack her, given her status.
Yue Chenxi smiled faintly when she realized Jin Wuji's intentions. She said, "Don't be anxious; since I promised to help you obtain the Golden Flowing Light Fruit, I will do it."
"Boom!"
A loud resounding sound rang when Bai Lixi used his axe to chop off one of the Seven-Headed Snake's heads.
With one less head, the Seven-Headed Snake's strength plummeted. The crowd continued to push it back, taking head after head.
Finally, the Seven-Headed Snake fell to the ground, feeling unresigned. When its huge body fell, the ground trembled one final time.
Cracks and scars covered the originally flat ground. There was also a large bottomless pit. It was hard to imagine that was once flatland.
A large number of cultivators who had been struck by the Seven-Headed Snake's large-scale attacks frenziedly tried to recuperate. Those who succumbed to the poison smog were in ever more miserable states.
The poisoned people's complexion turned dark, and their lips paled. They were no longer strong enough to enter the herb garden.
As for the person who caused all this, Xiao Chen, he had quietly slipped into the crowd. He silently watched the cultivators divide the materials from the Seven-Headed Snake.
The Seven-Headed Snake had seven different-attributed Demonic Cores. Naturally, they were divided among Bai Lixi, the Bloody Bladesman, and the other peak experts. The remaining people could only obtain the snake skin, scales, and crowns. However, these items were still quite valuable.
Bai Lixi obtained an earth-attributed Demonic Core. After he placed it in his spatial ring, he swept his gaze through the crowd.
This two-meter-tall, stout person looked very frightening when he wore a ferocious expression.
Bai Lixi scanned the crowd a few times and eventually fixed his gaze on Xiao Chen. He glared at Xiao Chen for a while before slowly making his way over.
"Make way for this old man!"
Bai Lixi roared angrily, and the cultivators in between Xiao Chen and him all moved aside, not wanting to anger him.
Bai Lixi walked to about five meters before Xiao Chen. He was a head taller than Xiao Chen, so he looked down and shouted in a deep voice, "Brat, were you the one who fired the arrow?!"
Bai Lixi's voice was deep and forceful like a crack of thunder beside the ear. When most cultivators were shouted at like this, they would immediately be frightened and would not dare think of resisting.
Xiao Chen remained calm as he gently shook his head, "No!"
Bai Lixi said coldly, "You still dare claim it was not you?! When I looked at your earlier, your expression fluctuated. Then, you quickly hid it. If you weren't feeling guilty, would you do this?"
Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged. He looked up without fear at Bai Lixi and said, "What a joke. What do my thoughts have to do with you? If you have no evidence, stop speaking nonsense before me!"
Bai Lixi's face became sullen, and he said, "I was fifty percent sure earlier; now I am seventy percent sure you are the archer."
"If you want to prove it, take out your Spatial Ring. If you do not possess a bow and arrows, I will not cause any trouble for you."
The other six peak Martial Kings looked over. When they heard Bai Lixi's words, they were suspicious as well.
The other peak Martial Kings slowly walked over; they obviously wanted Xiao Chen to show them the contents of his spatial ring to prove his innocence.
When Xiao Chen saw this, his heart sank. If he entered a conflict with the seven peak Martial Kings, he did not know what he would do.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Xiao Chen's head; he found a countermeasure. He pointed at Bai Lixi and shouted, "You claim I was the archer. So what?! I say that you were the archer!"
Bai Lixi said, "Nonsense, I was clearly standing in the front. How could it have been me?"
Xiao Chen smiled in his heart; Bai Lixi had fallen into his trap. He said softly, "Cloning techniques exist in this world, so that is not a valid argument. Unless you show us your spatial ring as well, you are a suspect!"
"Since you suspected me and I suspected you, as long as you open your spatial ring and it does not contain a bow or arrows, I will not seek trouble for you."
Xiao Chen returned the words, unchanged, to Bai Lixi.
Every cultivator always had valuables or secret items hidden in their spatial ring. How could they simply show everyone the contents of their spatial ring?
As long as Bai Lixi did not dare show his spatial ring to everyone, Xiao Chen had no reason to do so either.
Bai Lixi turned sullen. After a long time of silence, he suddenly shouted, "Young Brat! So what if this old man has no evidence. Since when do I, Bai Lixi, need a reason to kill someone?!"
Bai Lixi used his right palm as a saber and hacked towards Xiao Chen's head with immense force.
Bai Lixi focused on cultivating the physical body. For him to cultivate to peak Martial King, this palm saber was sufficient to hack apart city walls.
I was just waiting for you to make a move. Xiao Chen expression became focused; he was not surprised. He did not take a step back and held his arm up at a ninety-degree angle, blocking his head.
"Dang!"
Bai Lixi's palm saber struck Xiao Chen's forearm. There was a clanging sound like two metallic objects striking each other. A visible shockwave swept through the surroundings.
"Boom!"
The strong force was transmitted from Xiao Chen's arm to his feet. The ground around him could not bear the heavy burden and crumbled. Rocks flew into the air, encasing the two of them.
However, Xiao Chen remained unmoving. He relied on his physical strength to block Bai Lixi's strike.
"How is the physical strength of the White Robed Bladesman so strong? He can actually defend against a strike from Bai Lixi."
"Bai Lixi was born without a Martial Spirit. He focuses on cultivating the physical body. His casual strike carries fifty thousand kilograms of force. Yet, Xiao Chen, a bladesman, dares face him head-on. How incredulous."
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Chapter 383: Two-Hundred-Year-Old Golden Flowing Light Fruit
"This Xiao Chen is really horrifying. At such a young age, he can compete with an expert of the older generation."
It seemed like Xiao Chen had used only his physical strength to block Bai Lixi's strike. The surrounding people were all shocked.
This was especially so for the outstanding talents present at the gathering in the restaurant. They were all filled with shock; they did not expect Xiao Chen to be this strong.
Although Xiao Chen managed to pull a draw with Yue Chenxi, most people thought that she had held back.
In their opinion, Xiao Chen's strength was about the same as theirs, even slightly lower because of his cultivation realm. However, the scene here destroyed that image.
Jin Wuji's expression also turned grave. He now considered Xiao Chen as someone he needed to get rid of. Otherwise, his opponent would surpass him in the future.
Xiao Chen did not give Bai Lixi anytime to feel astonished. He clenched his right fist, and crackling sounds came from his fingers; he quickly gathered all the energy in his body.
The image of a tiger and dragon circled his arm. The Dragon and Tiger Body Sculpting Art circulated quickly as he punched at Bai Lixi.
This punched contained Xiao Chen's full power. He released the full power of his physical body without holding back. Since he made a move, he did not intend to hold back.
The instant Bai Lixi was stunned, Xiao Chen's fist wind had already arrived. He quickly took a step back and sent out a punch as well.
"Bang!"
A loud sound rang out. Surprisingly, Xiao Chen's fist wind pushed Bai Lixi's punch back. The attack struck his massive body, and he flew back.
Bai Lixi flew back over a hundred meters before could set his foot firmly on the ground. He held the ground with one hand and looked up at Xiao Chen. Shock filled his coarse face.
The force from Xiao Chen's small frame had reached 125,000 kilograms. This was more than double the strength that he sent out.
"So far, no one has pushed me to such a miserable state using their physical strength. You are the first, and the last," Bai Lixi said indifferently as all the bones in his body squirmed around. In a short period, his grew large and taller.
Bai Lixi's aura became extremely berserk. A strong aura spread around him, forming an intense tornado, blowing away the sand, stone, and dust.
Just as Bai Lixi prepared to make his move, the Bloody Swordsman arrived before him in a flash. He said indifferently, "Bai Lixi, don't forget why you are here. If you keep fighting, others might take advantage.
"You plan on finding a thousand-year-old Spirit Herb that will strengthen your body, Qi, and blood. If there are none left, you will have to wait for several decades before you can make another breakthrough."
Sun Guangquan's words helped calm Bai Lixi's berserk heart. He slowly relaxed his right hand that held his axe, and his body returned to its previous form.
Bai Lixi withdrew his aura and said, "Brat! I will remember you. Regardless of where you go, I, Bai Lixi, will return this punch to you."
Xiao Chen relaxed his right hand, which held his saber, and said softly, "Anytime!"
This was for the best. Xiao Chen did not wish to fight Bai Lixi here. It would only result in the two sustaining injuries.
Bai Lixi's true strength was stronger than Xiao Chen's. If they really fought, Xiao Chen was only confident of a forty percent chance of victory.
Furthermore, there was still a group of people around them, watching greedily. If the two were injured, it would only result in others taking advantage of them.
As long as the seven peak Martial Kings did not pursue the archer, it would be fine. Otherwise, if they forced him, he could only bow out of the fortuitous encounter.
The seven peak Martial Kings ignored Xiao Chen and headed for the herb garden with great strides. The black-robed man with an unsightly scar on his face followed.
The others followed excitedly as well. It was as if the treasures that filled the place were theirs for the taking.
However, could these treasures be that easy to obtain?
Xiao Chen followed the rushing crowd and entered the garden. He was coincidentally about to force open a minor meridian. He could use this opportunity to find a Spirit Herb for nourishing the meridians.
As for Spirit Herbs that could increase his cultivation, replenish his Qi and blood, or temper his physical body, they were second priorities.
Xiao Chen closed his eyes, and his Spiritual Sense, including that Spiritual Core hidden in his consciousness, instantly extended throughout the herb garden.
In that instant, all the Spirit Herbs in the entire herb garden appeared within Xiao Chen's mind.
There were simply too many Spirit Herbs. There was a sea of information. After exhausting his spirit, he finally managed to find some of the Spirit Herbs that he needed.
After a while, Xiao Chen opened his eyes and revealed a faint smile.
Xiao Chen started moving quickly through the garden. While the others searched for Spirit Herbs, Xiao Chen no longer needed to; he had already found the Spirit Herbs he needed.
"I found it, two-hundred-year-old Golden Flowing Light Fruit; it can nourish the meridians by directly eating it. It has an even stronger effect on new meridians."
Xiao Chen revealed a faint smile as he stopped below a golden fruit. There were nine mature fruits of the tree branch.
Xiao Chen took out a jade box and carefully picked the fruit before storing it carefully. Then, he looked into the distance; there was a rare Tendon Refining Flower.
Xiao Chen did not intend to give up on that. He quickly passed a few excited cultivators and rapidly picked the Tendon Refining Flower before fleeing immediately.
"Ha ha! I unexpectedly found a thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng! It can advance my cultivation by twenty years! I struck it rich this time!"
A middle-aged cultivator held a completely snow-white ginseng that seemed like it was covered in ice. He shouted excitedly as he held it.
This person seeks death. If you have found something good, keep it quiet. Is there a need to shout so excitedly about it?
Xiao Chen revealed an expression of slight pity. He ignored him and continued on his journey to pick herbs.
When the middle-aged cultivator finished speaking, he noticed the cultivators around looking at him. He realized that he said the wrong things. He quickly placed the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng into his Spatial Ring and fled.
However, that middle-aged cultivator was not fast enough. When several cultivators heard his shouts, they blocked his way menacingly. Even the group that he came with had turned on him.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The continuous sounds of battle resounded in Xiao Chen's ear. The middle-aged cultivator was not resigned and fought the crowd.
Soon, the middle-aged cultivator was beaten back till he could no longer retaliate. This person hardened his heart and tossed out the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
"Hu chi!"
Xiao Chen heard a sound coming from behind him. He checked with his Spiritual Sense and immediately felt something flying toward him. He could not help but reveal a helpless smile.
Xiao Chen spun around and gently stretched his hand to catch the item. It was that thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
It was very hard for Spirit Herbs to live to a thousand years old. There were so many factors involved, such as light, temperature, Spiritual Energy, position, and many others.
The first thousand years was a big hurdle for Spirit Herbs. This hurdle was similar to the hurdles of human cultivators. Once it overcame this hurdle, it would become an Immortal Ranked Spirit Herb.
If the Spirit Herb could not overcome this hurdle, it would become fertilizer for the other Spirit Herbs.
Within the entire herb garden that was 3300 meters long, Xiao Chen only found ten Spirit Herbs that were more than a thousand years old. However, there were many Spirit Herbs that were eight or nine hundred years old.
It was easy to imagine the value of this thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
However, this was not the time to obtain this. When that fool shouted earlier, he attracted half the people in the herb garden. Even a peak Martial King could not fight against a force this large.
Actually, at this time, if there were anyone that you did not get along with, you could hand the Snow Ginseng to that person. However, there were not many people as wise as Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen turned around and looked at a place several hundred meters away. He looked at Bai Lixi, who searched for a Spirit Herb that could temper his physical body. Xiao Chen smiled faintly and shouted, "Bai Lixi, look here!"
Bai Lixi looked up and was mildly stunned. He saw Xiao Chen smiling gently at him and felt that it was weird. He was about to shout angrily when a white object flew toward him.
Bai Lixi stretched out his hand, and when he looked at the object, joy appeared on his face. "It's a thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng. Although it is useless to me, I can exchange it for a treasure of similar value."
Before Bai Lixi could stop smiling, he saw at least two hundred people rushing at him. His expression changed greatly, and he cursed, "Damn!"
Bai Lixi took out his axe and used it to smash a person away. However, there was an unending flow of people. The allure of the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng was too great.
The thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng was the equivalent to twenty years of cultivation. If one could get hold of it, it could save them twenty years. Such an item had a great attraction to cultivators.
Even the ferocious Bai Lixi could not hold back this group of people. He had no choice but to put away his axe and rush out of the herb garden.
"White Robed Bladesman, I, Bai Lixi, will remember you. After I leave this Qianren Island, I will tear you in half."
Bai Lixi shouted and cursed as he dodged the attacks sent at him. He thought of giving up on the Snow Ginseng, but he could not bear to.
If Bai Lixi tossed it away, who knew whether he could obtain another thousand-year-old or older Immortal Ranked natural treasure. This felt like the mingling of love and hate.
"Fortunately, I managed to toss away this troublesome item. I should look for other Spirit Herbs that can increase my cultivation. A thousand-year-old one is quite rare, but there are many eight or nine hundred-years-old ones."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly as he spoke softly. Furthermore, when he threw the Spirit Herb, he did not flinch. Hence, he did not attract any attention.
Eight-hundred-year-old Deer Antler Herb, nine-hundred-year-old Lingzhi, seven-hundred-year-old Fragrance Retaining Fruit, five-hundred-year-old Seven-Colored Falling Leaf Grass…
Xiao Chen picked all of the Spirit Herbs that could increase cultivation. He had accumulated an immense wealth by himself.
Occasionally, people fought over Spirit Herbs in the distance. Xiao Chen could not be bothered with them and ignored them.
The herb garden was vast. At one glance, it was full of one or two hundred years old herbs. However, herbs of a few hundred years old required some time to find.
However, Xiao Chen had the assistance of his Spiritual Sense. He did not need to waste time searching. He could pick a Spirit Herb and immediately move to the next one. No one else had as great a harvest as he did.
After a while, Xiao Chen stopped picking Spirit Herbs that improved cultivation. He muttered, "I already have ten stalks of Spirit Herbs for cultivation. This is sufficient to become a peak Superior Grade Martial Saint. I should look for some Spirit Herbs for tempering the body before others pick them all."
Following that, Xiao Chen systematically moved around the herb garden, picking the Spirit Herbs that tempered the body.
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Chapter 380: Acting Against One's Interest
"Pu ci!"
The final cultivator dodged an attack from the Demonic Beast. However, before he could sigh in relief, a black dagger appeared at his back, piercing his heart.
That cultivator's lifeforce drained quickly. His eyes widened in shock. He had been so careful, how did he still get sneak-attacked?
"Ka ca!"
Wu Shangxuan casually snapped that person's neck and slowly slid his dagger out. He said indifferently, "After you reincarnate, don't run into me again."
When the Demonic Beast, which clung to life by a thread, saw his target disappear, its scarlet eyes immediately focused on Wu Shangxuan.
Wu Shangxuan smiled, and his left hand moved around gently. His shadow on the ground instantly transformed into countless black lines, flying up.
"Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!"
The black lines were like resilient, sharp arrows. They carried a strong force as they pinned the Demonic Beast to the wall, not allowing it to move.
Yang Wen knew the fight was over. He shouted a warcry and pushed Xiao Chen back with a palm strike. Then, he fled toward the door.
Xiao Chen dodged the palm strike. He originally planned to stick to his opponent. However, he paused for a moment.
Xiao Chen slowed and chased after Yang Wen, keeping a two-meter distance.
"Thinking of running?!" Wu Shangxuan's figure turned into a black shadow and elongated. In an instant, he blocked the door and returned to his normal form.
"Bang!"
Wu Shangxuan and Yang Wen exchanged a palm strike. The shockwave that ensued caused the treasure room to tremble continuously.
Wu Shangxuan only took a small step back. However, Yang Wen moved back five or six steps before he could stand firmly. It was clear that Wu Shangxuan was stronger than his opponent.
"You bullied me earlier when you had the advantage of numbers and felt fresh? Well, come again, you piece of trash!"
There seemed to be some history between the two of them. Furthermore, Wu Shangxuan had suffered some disadvantage and was humiliated by the other party.
At this moment, Wu Shangxuan did not keep his guard up. His use his full force and beat Yang Wen into a retreat as he laughed maniacally.
"Hu chi!"
A strand of saber light flashed by Wu Shangxuan; it was Xiao Chen coming over to help. Wu Shangxuan laughed coldly, What a fool; even with his imminent death, he still wants to help me.
Wu Shangxuan's expression remained unchanged. He laughed and said, "Little Brother, aside from the treasures in the boxes, we will equally split these people's possessions. Later, we have an opportunity to go to the main hall. Help me finish this person off."
Xiao Chen sent out a strand of dense saber Qi. At the same time, he surreptitiously put a distance between himself and Wu Shangxuan as he broke Yang Wen's palm wind.
Xiao Chen lifted his right foot slightly and smiled gently, "I will thank you in advance then, Old Wu."
"Ha ha! There is no need to stand on ceremony; this is what you deserve…wu wu, you…"
"Bang!"
Before Wu Shangxuan could finish speaking, Xiao Chen suddenly sent a sidekick at his lower jaw, nearly kicking the jaw from his face. He tumbled through the air.
This kick was not only heavy, but its angle and timing were also very precise. Just as Wu Shangxuan completely let down his guard, Xiao Chen made his move.
This completely took Wu Shangxuan by surprise. He had not expected Xiao Chen, who had seemed naive and foolish, to launch a sudden sneak-attack.
When this happened, Yang Wen was stunned for a moment before he reacted.
Yang Wen made full use of this opportunity and struck with Xiao Chen. He punched Wu Shangxuan's chest and sent his attacker tumbling through the air.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two dull sounds came from Wu Shangxuan's body. His internal organs shattered and he vomited a large mouthful of blood before smashing heavily into the wall.
"Good…good…good…White Robed Bladesman…I, Wu Shangxuan, will remember you. Just you wait." Wu Shangxuan viciously said as he struggled on the ground.
Wu Shangxuan turned into a shadow once again and elongated toward the exit as if he tried to escape; he had executed that strange Movement Technique again.
"Bang!"
An intense explosion came from the treasure room. The raging winds bounced throughout the spacious room for a long time, forming into a strong tornado.
Neither Xiao Chen nor Yang Wen chased after the injured Wu Shangxuan. They had used their full power against him earlier.
Both of them retreated a few steps. Yang Wen flung his hand for a moment; it felt slightly numb. He thought to himself, This punch actually had a hundred thousand kilograms of force.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "Aside from your Essence being thicker than mine, your physical strength, states, and Cultivation Techniques cannot compare to mine. The Martial Techniques you have learned are similar to mine, peak Earth Ranked Martial Techniques. You may take one box and leave; don't think of taking more than that."
Yang Wen was stunned for a long time. He did not expect this youth to be so calm and cold.
Xiao Chen's analysis was spot on; everything was as he had said. No wonder he was able to play Wu Shangxuan in the palm of his hands.
"You are indeed a hero of the youths. I, Yang Wen, admit my defeat." Yang Wen did not waste any time and casually picked a golden box. He then retrieved the spatial rings of his companions and started to leave.
Xiao Chen released all his killing Qi. His scarlet throne trembled relentlessly. The pure state of massacre pressed on Yang Wen.
"Did I say you could take the spatial rings?" Xiao Chen's cold voice rang out with the killing intent.
Yang Wen's heart trembled. That pure state of massacre was like a large mountain pressing on his head. That killing intent made his breathing difficult.
This youth actually had another state. Furthermore, it was the difficult-to-comprehend state of massacre.
Thinking of this, Yang Wen gave up on his initial intentions and quickly left with the single box. He feared that he would not keep his life if he lingered.
Xiao Chen scattered the state of massacre. When he saw Yang Wen leave, he sighed in relief. He said indifferently, "The state of massacre is extraordinary. It unexpectedly managed to scare away a Superior Grade Martial King."
Xiao Chen traveled with Wu Shangxuan for no more than an hour. However, he felt like it had been over half a month; it had exhausted him.
Acting against Xiao Chen's own interest like that, competing with their wits, he was not used to this. However, he needed to learn this in this world. Otherwise, survival would be very difficult.
Fortunately, everything ended well; the matter resolved perfectly. Everything was within Xiao Chen's control.
Xiao Chen quickly dealt with the Demonic Beast on its last breath before extracting its Demonic Core. Then, he focused his gaze on the remaining two golden boxes. He did not know if the items of the fifteenth layer would give him a pleasant surprise.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath. Then, he carefully walked over to the box on the left. Like the previous boxes, there were no traps.
Rows of Medial Grade Spirit Stones lined the inside of the large box. Because there were so many, a vast Spiritual Energy spilled out the moment he opened the box.
Xiao Chen's face lit up with joy. He smiled gently and said, "There are, at the very least, two thousand in here. The harvest is pretty good. No wonder the killing outside is so intense."
Xiao Chen counted the Spirit Stones carefully and found that they exceeded his estimation. There was a total of three thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones. The number was startlingly large.
Xiao Chen took out the Spirit Stones and placed them in his Universe Ring. Then, he focused his attention on the other box. He did not know what surprises this box would give him.
"Creak…!"
Xiao Chen gently pried the box open, giving off a creaking sound. The huge box was empty save for a set of black gloves lying in the corner.
The gloves were covered in dust and looked very old. Xiao Chen took them out doubtfully and gently wiped off the dust.
With the dust gone, Xiao Chen carefully inspected the gloves. The black gloves looked plain; they had no decorations.
The gloves were also rather thin, about as thin as a piece of cloth. When Xiao Chen touched them they felt cool to the touch but not like metal.
This soft sensation from the tough material was incredibly pleasing.
This pair should be a Secret Treasure. Going by their aura, they should also be a peak Inferior Grade Secret Treasure, similar to the inner vest I am wearing.
Xiao Chen erased the mark left by the previous owner and slowly placed them on. These gloves were half finger gloves; when he wore them half the length of his fingers were uncovered.
Xiao Chen felt a slight itch on the back of his hand for a moment before it faded. Then, he clenched his fist and casually punched the air.
Xiao Chen was astonished to discover that his attacking speed increased by another twenty percent. With the addition of the Clear Wind robes, that was a total of thirty percent.
Xiao Chen looked at the black gloves and said gently, "So, they are gloves that increase my attacking speed. The Windwalk Shoes increase my movement speed; the Clear Wind Robes increase all kinds of speed. This means that I have a full set of Secret Treasures that increases my speed for now."
Xiao Chen said he had gathered a set for now because as cultivators increased their cultivation realm, Inferior Grade Secret Treasures would have a diminishing effect. Once he surpassed Medial Grade Martial King, there would not be much of an effect for him anymore.
Xiao Chen might enjoy a twenty percent boost now. However, when he became a Medial Grade Martial King, it would only become ten percent.
At that time, Xiao Chen would need to use Medial Grade Secret Treasures. However, Medial Grade Secret Treasures were very rare; it was difficult to obtain one.
Xiao Chen collected his thoughts and placed his right hand on the saber hilt. He focused himself and looked ahead; he planned to test out this Secret Treasure.
"Ka ca!"
Xiao Chen drew the Lunar Shadow Saber quickly and used Drawing the Saber; he instantly achieved Mach 3.
The air sliced apart as if it were water. When Xiao Chen sheathed his saber, the torn air slowly flowed back together.
Before this, Xiao Chen had to use his full power and exhausted a large amount of Essence to achieve Mach 3 with Drawing the Saber.
With these black gloves, Xiao Chen only had to exhaust a small amount of Essence and casually use Drawing the Saber to achieve Mach 3 easily.
Secret Treasures…Secret Treasures…no wonder so many people go crazy for them. They would put in all their effort, killing others in the process to obtain them. A good Secret Treasure was extremely useful for a cultivator.
Xiao Chen calmed his emotions and took the spatial rings of the two cultivators on the ground. However, when he checked them, he only obtained a total of slightly over a thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones. The rest were either Inferior Grade Spirit Stones or useless to him.
However, Xiao Chen would not complain about the extra fortune he gained; he was satisfied already. Xiao Chen smiled faintly and made his way forward.
The sounds of fighting in the fifteenth layer slowly came to a stopped. It was clear that others had already cleared out the rooms on the fifteenth layer.
"Bang!"
As Xiao Chen pondered, a loud sound suddenly came from ahead. A miserable shriek followed closely after; it was ear-piercing and incomparably mournful.
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Chapter 381: Viciously Turning Against Each Other
Xiao Chen frowned slightly and quickly went to investigate what happened.
When Xiao Chen arrived at the origins of the sounds, he hid in a corner. Then, he stuck his head out to take a look. He saw two young cultivators standing at the doors.
One of them had a portion of his shoulder sliced off by a big saber. Fire still burned on the wound; he wore a pained expression.
"Liu Meng! Didn't you make the gentlemen's agreement before this? Saying that you would not sneak-attack us?" The injured person asked, dissatisfied, as he made a pained expression.
It turned out that Xiao Chen had met the two before. They were members of the outstanding talents Jin Wuji had gathered at the restaurant.
However, Xiao Chen only had a deeper impression of one of them. That was Liu Meng, who had fought against Yue Chenxi. He could not remember the name of the other person.
Liu Meng laughed, "Are you stupid? You really believed in that show? There are a total of six thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones in those three boxes. There is no point in splitting them with you. Furthermore, no one will know that I killed you. Just reincarnate as an ordinary person next time."
"Pu ci!"
After Liu Meng spoke, he casually used his saber to finish of the other party. Liu Meng revealed a greedy smile and took the other party's spatial ring.
After Liu Meng checked the spatial ring, he sighed, "This fellow does not have any Secret Treasure either. It looks like luck is quite important if I want a Secret Treasure. Still, there are some Rank 7 Pills. I shall go to the main hall to try my luck."
After Liu meng spoke, he ignored the corpse, who was once his companion, on the ground and headed to the main hall with large strides.
Xiao Chen emerged from the shadows and looked at the corpse. A bitter look flashed in his eyes. The strong eat the weak; the human heart is unfathomable. This person learned this bloody lesson at the cost of his life.
Xiao Chen remembered that Liu Meng was the first person to make the gentlemen's agreement. When he had been unwilling to make the agreement, the person on the ground was one of the first to mock him for it.
This scene of reality made Xiao Chen raise his guard higher. He quickly headed for the main hall, never removing his right hand from his saber hilt.
According to what Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense had picked up when he first arrived, the buildings in this main palace were arranged in circles. Furthermore, the further in the went, the small the circles became.
When they arrived at the fifteenth layer, there were only about seven treasures rooms left. This was quite obvious already. One must know that there were several hundred rooms in the outermost layer.
The center of the main palace contained a large main hall. This was the palace's core. It was also the largest building in the palace.
All the buildings in the main palace were arranged in a mysterious formation. From a certain point of view, the main hall was the center of this huge formation.
This place should be more special than the rest. The best things are likely to be stored here.
Xiao Chen moved very quickly and arrived at one of the nine entrances into the main hall from the fifteenth layer. After he heard sounds echoing from ahead, he prepared to enter.
When Xiao Chen pushed the doors open and stepped in, he instantly felt dazzled. He only recovered his wits after a few breaths.
This main hall was already formed into a small realm. It was completely different from the original building. It had its own unique terrain. It even had its own sky and clouds; the air was extremely fresh.
The space was much larger than Xiao Chen had expected. It was simply unbelievable that the ground was made of solid soil.
Further away was a large garden; to be more precise, it was a herb garden. It was a herb garden of immense size.
Even from a far distance, Xiao Chen could smell the fragrance of herbs assaulting his nose. The fragrance was even thicker than the herb gardens he saw in the underground world.
From Xiao Chen's angle, what he saw of the herb garden was merely the tip of the iceberg. However, every Spirit Herb there was at least a hundred years old.
In another corner, Xiao Chen could even see several precious and rare Spirit Herbs. They could be called natural treasures, Spirit Herbs of the peak quality.
Even Spirit Herbs of the lowest Rank would experience a huge rise in value if they could survive for a hundred years. Valuable treasures filled this garden.
However, there were several hundred cultivators gathered at the entrance to the herb garden.
Every cultivator eyes the garden's natural treasures. However, no one was willing to make the first move.
"Five-hundred-year-old Silver-Gold Flame Flower, it can improve fire-attributed Cultivation Techniques by the equivalent of ten years of effort. That is really good stuff."
"Three-hundred-year-old Ice Crystal Grass, it is the main ingredient in refining the Freezing Pill. Not only are there so many, but they are also so old."
"I seemed to have seen a thousand-year-old ginseng. This is a great item for nourishing blood and Qi. It can only live for a thousand years. If it is not harvested soon, it will go to waste. How unfortunate."
Sighs came from the crowd. However, no one was willing to make the first move. They simply waited outside the herb garden.
They had obviously arrived before a mountain of treasure, but they just waited. When things went against the ordinary, something must be wrong.
Even if there were a Demonic Beast or some sort of monster guarding the garden, there were three hundred people here. They were mostly Superior Grade Martial Kings, and there was also a significant number of peak Superior Grade Martial Kings.
There was also a bunch of young cultivators. Although they were only Inferior Grade Martial Kings, they had all comprehended states. They were no weaker than Superior Grade Martial Kings.
When such a strong force gathered, even a peak Rank 7 Demonic Beast would fall swiftly.
They could handle one with numbers unless there were a Rank 8 Demonic Beast. It is the same principle as thousands of tiny trickles forming a large river which could break through a dam but not a mountain.
Xiao Chen was not in a rush to find the reason. Instead, he first examined the three hundred people around the herb garden.
For these three hundred people to make it here, their strength could not be underestimated. Aside from a few cultivators who were very strong, the rest had formed groups of four or five.
As Xiao Chen looked around the crowd, he noticed the presence of the Bloody Bladesman. He had grouped with five or six others of similar strength.
Due to their strength, they stood at the very front of the crowd; no one dared to stand in front of them.
There were experts who had gained fame a long time ago. Xiao Chen paid close attention to them. If he entered the herb garden, it would be hard to guarantee that he would not create conflict with them.
There was also one person Xiao Chen paid special attention to. It was the man with scars on his face who he saw earlier. This person wore dark clothing as he stood among the crowd.
The surrounding people subconsciously distanced themselves from him; they were clearly fearful.
If the Bloody Bladesman had not arrived in time, Xiao Chen might have to deal with this person ahead of time.
In the corner of the crowd, Xiao Chen also discovered Yue Chenxi. She stood beside Jin Wuji.
A few young cultivators also gathered around the two. They were mostly the outstanding talents that attended the previous gathering at the restaurant. Xiao Chen found Liu Meng among them.
Xiao Chen did a rough count and found about twenty or thirty people. Considering the strength of the group, this group should be the strongest.
Xiao Chen observed carefully, keeping an eye out for some people of note. He thought of how to deal with them if they created conflict.
"Why is a crowd of people dawdling here, doing nothing? Make way! Let this old man through to take a look."
Suddenly, a large man appeared in another entrance to the main hall. He was stout and about two-meters-tall. Standing there, he was like a small hill.
There was a large axe on this person's back. He had a squarish face and thick eyebrows. He had an unkempt beard and generally looked very coarse.
"It's Bai Lixi, a famous expert of the Ancient Desolate Land. He cultivates his physical body and has impressive strength. He is about as strong as the Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan. He is unexpectedly here as well," someone, who recognized the large man, said softly.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Every time Bai Lixi took a step, the ground seemed to tremble lightly. As he was very tall, he made the people in front of him look short.
The crowd took the initiative to make way for Bai Lixi. He laughed when he saw the Bloody Bladesman.
The Bai Lixi was slightly stunned before he smiled and said, "Old Sun, you are taking part in the excitement as well. Ha ha, there are so many old friends here. Let me see what is causing all of you here not to dare move forward."
When Bai Lixi reached the front of the crowd and saw the scene at the gates, his previously loud demeanor went quiet.
After a long time, he shook his head bitterly and said, "Surprisingly, this thing guards the gates. No wonder none of you are willing to move forward."
Xiao Chen was curious. He pushed his way through the crowd, quietly and slowly reaching the front. After a while, he finally saw the situation at the herb garden's gates.
Xiao Chen could not help but take in a breath of cold air. He now understood why these people only looked at the large amount of Spirit Herbs but did nothing about it.
In front of the distant gates, there were dozens of corpses that no longer resembled humans. They looked miserable and bloody.
Behind these corpses, a demonic snake the size of a small mountain blocked the gates of the herb garden. This demonic snake had seven heads and four legs. Black scales, densely packed together like scale armor, covered the serpentine body.
Each of the snake heads hand a black crown. The snake occasionally opened its jaws and flicked its tongue out.
This was a Seven-Headed Snake that was as strong as a Rank 8 Demonic Beast. This demonic snake had even evolved.
Each of the Seven-Headed Snake's heads represented an attribute. It could grow up to nine heads. At that time, it would become a Rank 9 Demonic Beast.
Furthermore, it would be the king of the Rank 9 Demonic Beasts, not just a regular Rank 9 Demonic Beast. Its strength was unrivaled within the same rank.
Although this demonic snake had only seven heads, it was still the king of Rank 7 Demonic Beasts. It was no weaker than a Rank 8 Demonic Beast.
Logically, this crowd could still deal with this Demonic Beast. However, whoever made the first move would be at a huge disadvantage.
When they entered the herb garden, they would suffer a disadvantage while fighting over for Spirit Herbs.
No one was that foolish or that kind. Hence, this resulted in the current situation where no one was willing to make a move.
Xiao Chen looked toward the other areas of the herb garden. He discovered a faint, thin barrier around the garden. This was the barrier created by a Martial Sage. It looked like there was only one way into the herb garden.
"We can't just keep dragging this out. However about everyone make a move together? This Seven-Headed Snake has not matured yet; we can deal with it," a Superior Grade Martial King in the crowd suggested.
Someone immediately laughed coldly and said, "Very well; how about you go first?!"
The person who spoke immediately fell speechless. Although he said they could deal with it, where would he find the guts to fight it? The several bodies on the ground were very good examples.
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Chapter 382: The Angry Seven-Headed Snake
Remaining in such a stalemate is not a solution, Xiao Chen thought. These people are shrewd and will not make a move until someone else does. I have to think of a way.
"Bai Lixi, weren't you shouting earlier? Why are you silent now?" a peak Superior Grade Martial King mocked.
Bai Lixi laughed and said, "Do you think that, just because I look crude, I am a fool? Slaughterer of Thousands, Wang He, if you have the guts, why don't you go first? I promise to help you."
The few peak experts in the crows were more cautious than everyone had imagined. They would not make a move without some benefit. They were clearly anxious, but they refused to move.
"Xiu!"
Just at this moment, an arrow flew from the distant horizon. The arrow pierced through the air and gave off a sonic boom as it headed for the Seven-Headed Snake.
The arrow carried a strong force as it slammed into the Seven-Headed Snake's neck, creating a bloody hole.
Black blood spurted. The power of this arrow unexpectedly broke through the Snake's defenses.
"Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!"
Another three arrows flew through the sky as the crowd watched in astonishment. They slammed into the Seven-Headed Snake and left another three wounds.
"Rumble…!"
The Seven-Headed Snake was thoroughly enraged. It quickly rushed in the direction of the arrow's origins.
However, the archer hid behind the crowd. The Seven-Headed Snake could not avoid going through the crowd. Furthermore, the first group of people in its path was the group of peak experts.
The group of peak experts could not react in time. The Seven-Headed Snake's huge body slammed through, forcing them to make a move.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Loud warcries came from the crowd. As the huge Seven-Headed Snake pressed through the crowd, it attacked indiscriminately. The few people immediately revealed their full power.
Strong winds blew; dust kicked up into the air; the ground trembled, and mountains shook. The place instantly became chaotic.
When they Seven-Headed Snake was struck, it forgot its original target. It opened its jaws and howled lividly.
The Seven-Headed Snake spat out a torrent of attacks of varying attributes; it could be ice, fire, poison clouds, and many others. It launched them into the crowd.
Every time the small-mountain-sized snake took a step, the ground would tremble with it. It crushed some unfortunate cultivators.
As the demonic snake kept the seven peak Martial Kings on their toes, they could not free themselves from the fight.
These people were the closest to the Seven-Headed Snake; they had also struck the Seven-Headed Snake the hardest. Naturally, the demonic snake would attack these people first.
Behind a rock in the distance, Xiao Chen slowly put away the Soul Slayer Bow. He smiled faintly and said, "That's the way. We should deal with the demonic snake together before going in."
The seven peak experts held on bitterly, and the other people slowly left the horrifying battlefield. Poisonous smog, chaotic fire and ice, and strong winds filled the space; it was not a place where they could stay.
"Bang!"
A crafty cultivator wanted to use this opportunity to sneak into the herb garden and gain the initiative.
However, a huge axe flew over and chopped him in half at the waist. Blood spurted; he had no chance to defend.
"Sou! Sou! Sou!"
After that, several strands saber and sword Qi came flying at the severed body, turning it into dust.
The seven peak experts had made a move simultaneously as they defended against the Seven-Headed Snake.
"If anyone dares enter before this old man does, I will be the first to destroy him!" Bai Lixi roared as he summoned back the huge axe.
The other cultivators immediately felt fear in their hearts; they did not dare to try any more tricks. How could they defend against seven peak experts attacking at the same time?
Of the seven people, there were a few people who wanted to flee the fight in advance. However, every time they tried to do it, the others would stop them.
The Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan, said indifferently, "Stop trying to play tricks. If everyone retreats, the Seven-Headed Snake will destroy the last person remaining. Just kill this demonic snake together first before making further plans."
"Pu ci!"
Bai Lixi swung his huge axe violently. The pure force even tore the air in half, shattering the black flames the Seven-Headed Snake spat.
"If I find out who fired those arrows, if this old man does not tear him apart while he is alive, my name is not Bai Lixi. How dare he scheme against me?!"
Although the Seven-Headed Snake was very strong, with seven peak Martial Kings working together, that undefeatable and destructive aura was slowly beaten.
The seven used all sorts of strong Martial Techniques. The crowd finally gained a clear understanding of a peak Martial King's strength.
After two hours, the odds of victory tipped in the seven peak experts' favor. When several cultivators saw an opportunity, they joined the fray.
The entirety of the peak Rank 7 Demonic Beasts' king was considered a treasure. These people who made a move were certainly thinking of obtaining parts of it.
As Jin Wuji looked at the gates of the herb garden, his gaze flickered with light. After hesitating awhile, he said, "Miss Yue, how about we enter now?"
Given Jin Wuji's strength and status, he did not dare sneak in under the noses of the seven experts. However, Yue Chenxi was different.
Not considering Yue Chenxi's strengths, the seven experts would not dare attack her, given her status.
Yue Chenxi smiled faintly when she realized Jin Wuji's intentions. She said, "Don't be anxious; since I promised to help you obtain the Golden Flowing Light Fruit, I will do it."
"Boom!"
A loud resounding sound rang when Bai Lixi used his axe to chop off one of the Seven-Headed Snake's heads.
With one less head, the Seven-Headed Snake's strength plummeted. The crowd continued to push it back, taking head after head.
Finally, the Seven-Headed Snake fell to the ground, feeling unresigned. When its huge body fell, the ground trembled one final time.
Cracks and scars covered the originally flat ground. There was also a large bottomless pit. It was hard to imagine that was once flatland.
A large number of cultivators who had been struck by the Seven-Headed Snake's large-scale attacks frenziedly tried to recuperate. Those who succumbed to the poison smog were in ever more miserable states.
The poisoned people's complexion turned dark, and their lips paled. They were no longer strong enough to enter the herb garden.
As for the person who caused all this, Xiao Chen, he had quietly slipped into the crowd. He silently watched the cultivators divide the materials from the Seven-Headed Snake.
The Seven-Headed Snake had seven different-attributed Demonic Cores. Naturally, they were divided among Bai Lixi, the Bloody Bladesman, and the other peak experts. The remaining people could only obtain the snake skin, scales, and crowns. However, these items were still quite valuable.
Bai Lixi obtained an earth-attributed Demonic Core. After he placed it in his spatial ring, he swept his gaze through the crowd.
This two-meter-tall, stout person looked very frightening when he wore a ferocious expression.
Bai Lixi scanned the crowd a few times and eventually fixed his gaze on Xiao Chen. He glared at Xiao Chen for a while before slowly making his way over.
"Make way for this old man!"
Bai Lixi roared angrily, and the cultivators in between Xiao Chen and him all moved aside, not wanting to anger him.
Bai Lixi walked to about five meters before Xiao Chen. He was a head taller than Xiao Chen, so he looked down and shouted in a deep voice, "Brat, were you the one who fired the arrow?!"
Bai Lixi's voice was deep and forceful like a crack of thunder beside the ear. When most cultivators were shouted at like this, they would immediately be frightened and would not dare think of resisting.
Xiao Chen remained calm as he gently shook his head, "No!"
Bai Lixi said coldly, "You still dare claim it was not you?! When I looked at your earlier, your expression fluctuated. Then, you quickly hid it. If you weren't feeling guilty, would you do this?"
Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged. He looked up without fear at Bai Lixi and said, "What a joke. What do my thoughts have to do with you? If you have no evidence, stop speaking nonsense before me!"
Bai Lixi's face became sullen, and he said, "I was fifty percent sure earlier; now I am seventy percent sure you are the archer."
"If you want to prove it, take out your Spatial Ring. If you do not possess a bow and arrows, I will not cause any trouble for you."
The other six peak Martial Kings looked over. When they heard Bai Lixi's words, they were suspicious as well.
The other peak Martial Kings slowly walked over; they obviously wanted Xiao Chen to show them the contents of his spatial ring to prove his innocence.
When Xiao Chen saw this, his heart sank. If he entered a conflict with the seven peak Martial Kings, he did not know what he would do.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Xiao Chen's head; he found a countermeasure. He pointed at Bai Lixi and shouted, "You claim I was the archer. So what?! I say that you were the archer!"
Bai Lixi said, "Nonsense, I was clearly standing in the front. How could it have been me?"
Xiao Chen smiled in his heart; Bai Lixi had fallen into his trap. He said softly, "Cloning techniques exist in this world, so that is not a valid argument. Unless you show us your spatial ring as well, you are a suspect!"
"Since you suspected me and I suspected you, as long as you open your spatial ring and it does not contain a bow or arrows, I will not seek trouble for you."
Xiao Chen returned the words, unchanged, to Bai Lixi.
Every cultivator always had valuables or secret items hidden in their spatial ring. How could they simply show everyone the contents of their spatial ring?
As long as Bai Lixi did not dare show his spatial ring to everyone, Xiao Chen had no reason to do so either.
Bai Lixi turned sullen. After a long time of silence, he suddenly shouted, "Young Brat! So what if this old man has no evidence. Since when do I, Bai Lixi, need a reason to kill someone?!"
Bai Lixi used his right palm as a saber and hacked towards Xiao Chen's head with immense force.
Bai Lixi focused on cultivating the physical body. For him to cultivate to peak Martial King, this palm saber was sufficient to hack apart city walls.
I was just waiting for you to make a move. Xiao Chen expression became focused; he was not surprised. He did not take a step back and held his arm up at a ninety-degree angle, blocking his head.
"Dang!"
Bai Lixi's palm saber struck Xiao Chen's forearm. There was a clanging sound like two metallic objects striking each other. A visible shockwave swept through the surroundings.
"Boom!"
The strong force was transmitted from Xiao Chen's arm to his feet. The ground around him could not bear the heavy burden and crumbled. Rocks flew into the air, encasing the two of them.
However, Xiao Chen remained unmoving. He relied on his physical strength to block Bai Lixi's strike.
"How is the physical strength of the White Robed Bladesman so strong? He can actually defend against a strike from Bai Lixi."
"Bai Lixi was born without a Martial Spirit. He focuses on cultivating the physical body. His casual strike carries fifty thousand kilograms of force. Yet, Xiao Chen, a bladesman, dares face him head-on. How incredulous."
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Chapter 383: Two-Hundred-Year-Old Golden Flowing Light Fruit
"This Xiao Chen is really horrifying. At such a young age, he can compete with an expert of the older generation."
It seemed like Xiao Chen had used only his physical strength to block Bai Lixi's strike. The surrounding people were all shocked.
This was especially so for the outstanding talents present at the gathering in the restaurant. They were all filled with shock; they did not expect Xiao Chen to be this strong.
Although Xiao Chen managed to pull a draw with Yue Chenxi, most people thought that she had held back.
In their opinion, Xiao Chen's strength was about the same as theirs, even slightly lower because of his cultivation realm. However, the scene here destroyed that image.
Jin Wuji's expression also turned grave. He now considered Xiao Chen as someone he needed to get rid of. Otherwise, his opponent would surpass him in the future.
Xiao Chen did not give Bai Lixi anytime to feel astonished. He clenched his right fist, and crackling sounds came from his fingers; he quickly gathered all the energy in his body.
The image of a tiger and dragon circled his arm. The Dragon and Tiger Body Sculpting Art circulated quickly as he punched at Bai Lixi.
This punched contained Xiao Chen's full power. He released the full power of his physical body without holding back. Since he made a move, he did not intend to hold back.
The instant Bai Lixi was stunned, Xiao Chen's fist wind had already arrived. He quickly took a step back and sent out a punch as well.
"Bang!"
A loud sound rang out. Surprisingly, Xiao Chen's fist wind pushed Bai Lixi's punch back. The attack struck his massive body, and he flew back.
Bai Lixi flew back over a hundred meters before could set his foot firmly on the ground. He held the ground with one hand and looked up at Xiao Chen. Shock filled his coarse face.
The force from Xiao Chen's small frame had reached 125,000 kilograms. This was more than double the strength that he sent out.
"So far, no one has pushed me to such a miserable state using their physical strength. You are the first, and the last," Bai Lixi said indifferently as all the bones in his body squirmed around. In a short period, his grew large and taller.
Bai Lixi's aura became extremely berserk. A strong aura spread around him, forming an intense tornado, blowing away the sand, stone, and dust.
Just as Bai Lixi prepared to make his move, the Bloody Swordsman arrived before him in a flash. He said indifferently, "Bai Lixi, don't forget why you are here. If you keep fighting, others might take advantage.
"You plan on finding a thousand-year-old Spirit Herb that will strengthen your body, Qi, and blood. If there are none left, you will have to wait for several decades before you can make another breakthrough."
Sun Guangquan's words helped calm Bai Lixi's berserk heart. He slowly relaxed his right hand that held his axe, and his body returned to its previous form.
Bai Lixi withdrew his aura and said, "Brat! I will remember you. Regardless of where you go, I, Bai Lixi, will return this punch to you."
Xiao Chen relaxed his right hand, which held his saber, and said softly, "Anytime!"
This was for the best. Xiao Chen did not wish to fight Bai Lixi here. It would only result in the two sustaining injuries.
Bai Lixi's true strength was stronger than Xiao Chen's. If they really fought, Xiao Chen was only confident of a forty percent chance of victory.
Furthermore, there was still a group of people around them, watching greedily. If the two were injured, it would only result in others taking advantage of them.
As long as the seven peak Martial Kings did not pursue the archer, it would be fine. Otherwise, if they forced him, he could only bow out of the fortuitous encounter.
The seven peak Martial Kings ignored Xiao Chen and headed for the herb garden with great strides. The black-robed man with an unsightly scar on his face followed.
The others followed excitedly as well. It was as if the treasures that filled the place were theirs for the taking.
However, could these treasures be that easy to obtain?
Xiao Chen followed the rushing crowd and entered the garden. He was coincidentally about to force open a minor meridian. He could use this opportunity to find a Spirit Herb for nourishing the meridians.
As for Spirit Herbs that could increase his cultivation, replenish his Qi and blood, or temper his physical body, they were second priorities.
Xiao Chen closed his eyes, and his Spiritual Sense, including that Spiritual Core hidden in his consciousness, instantly extended throughout the herb garden.
In that instant, all the Spirit Herbs in the entire herb garden appeared within Xiao Chen's mind.
There were simply too many Spirit Herbs. There was a sea of information. After exhausting his spirit, he finally managed to find some of the Spirit Herbs that he needed.
After a while, Xiao Chen opened his eyes and revealed a faint smile.
Xiao Chen started moving quickly through the garden. While the others searched for Spirit Herbs, Xiao Chen no longer needed to; he had already found the Spirit Herbs he needed.
"I found it, two-hundred-year-old Golden Flowing Light Fruit; it can nourish the meridians by directly eating it. It has an even stronger effect on new meridians."
Xiao Chen revealed a faint smile as he stopped below a golden fruit. There were nine mature fruits of the tree branch.
Xiao Chen took out a jade box and carefully picked the fruit before storing it carefully. Then, he looked into the distance; there was a rare Tendon Refining Flower.
Xiao Chen did not intend to give up on that. He quickly passed a few excited cultivators and rapidly picked the Tendon Refining Flower before fleeing immediately.
"Ha ha! I unexpectedly found a thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng! It can advance my cultivation by twenty years! I struck it rich this time!"
A middle-aged cultivator held a completely snow-white ginseng that seemed like it was covered in ice. He shouted excitedly as he held it.
This person seeks death. If you have found something good, keep it quiet. Is there a need to shout so excitedly about it?
Xiao Chen revealed an expression of slight pity. He ignored him and continued on his journey to pick herbs.
When the middle-aged cultivator finished speaking, he noticed the cultivators around looking at him. He realized that he said the wrong things. He quickly placed the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng into his Spatial Ring and fled.
However, that middle-aged cultivator was not fast enough. When several cultivators heard his shouts, they blocked his way menacingly. Even the group that he came with had turned on him.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The continuous sounds of battle resounded in Xiao Chen's ear. The middle-aged cultivator was not resigned and fought the crowd.
Soon, the middle-aged cultivator was beaten back till he could no longer retaliate. This person hardened his heart and tossed out the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
"Hu chi!"
Xiao Chen heard a sound coming from behind him. He checked with his Spiritual Sense and immediately felt something flying toward him. He could not help but reveal a helpless smile.
Xiao Chen spun around and gently stretched his hand to catch the item. It was that thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
It was very hard for Spirit Herbs to live to a thousand years old. There were so many factors involved, such as light, temperature, Spiritual Energy, position, and many others.
The first thousand years was a big hurdle for Spirit Herbs. This hurdle was similar to the hurdles of human cultivators. Once it overcame this hurdle, it would become an Immortal Ranked Spirit Herb.
If the Spirit Herb could not overcome this hurdle, it would become fertilizer for the other Spirit Herbs.
Within the entire herb garden that was 3300 meters long, Xiao Chen only found ten Spirit Herbs that were more than a thousand years old. However, there were many Spirit Herbs that were eight or nine hundred years old.
It was easy to imagine the value of this thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng.
However, this was not the time to obtain this. When that fool shouted earlier, he attracted half the people in the herb garden. Even a peak Martial King could not fight against a force this large.
Actually, at this time, if there were anyone that you did not get along with, you could hand the Snow Ginseng to that person. However, there were not many people as wise as Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen turned around and looked at a place several hundred meters away. He looked at Bai Lixi, who searched for a Spirit Herb that could temper his physical body. Xiao Chen smiled faintly and shouted, "Bai Lixi, look here!"
Bai Lixi looked up and was mildly stunned. He saw Xiao Chen smiling gently at him and felt that it was weird. He was about to shout angrily when a white object flew toward him.
Bai Lixi stretched out his hand, and when he looked at the object, joy appeared on his face. "It's a thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng. Although it is useless to me, I can exchange it for a treasure of similar value."
Before Bai Lixi could stop smiling, he saw at least two hundred people rushing at him. His expression changed greatly, and he cursed, "Damn!"
Bai Lixi took out his axe and used it to smash a person away. However, there was an unending flow of people. The allure of the thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng was too great.
The thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng was the equivalent to twenty years of cultivation. If one could get hold of it, it could save them twenty years. Such an item had a great attraction to cultivators.
Even the ferocious Bai Lixi could not hold back this group of people. He had no choice but to put away his axe and rush out of the herb garden.
"White Robed Bladesman, I, Bai Lixi, will remember you. After I leave this Qianren Island, I will tear you in half."
Bai Lixi shouted and cursed as he dodged the attacks sent at him. He thought of giving up on the Snow Ginseng, but he could not bear to.
If Bai Lixi tossed it away, who knew whether he could obtain another thousand-year-old or older Immortal Ranked natural treasure. This felt like the mingling of love and hate.
"Fortunately, I managed to toss away this troublesome item. I should look for other Spirit Herbs that can increase my cultivation. A thousand-year-old one is quite rare, but there are many eight or nine hundred-years-old ones."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly as he spoke softly. Furthermore, when he threw the Spirit Herb, he did not flinch. Hence, he did not attract any attention.
Eight-hundred-year-old Deer Antler Herb, nine-hundred-year-old Lingzhi, seven-hundred-year-old Fragrance Retaining Fruit, five-hundred-year-old Seven-Colored Falling Leaf Grass…
Xiao Chen picked all of the Spirit Herbs that could increase cultivation. He had accumulated an immense wealth by himself.
Occasionally, people fought over Spirit Herbs in the distance. Xiao Chen could not be bothered with them and ignored them.
The herb garden was vast. At one glance, it was full of one or two hundred years old herbs. However, herbs of a few hundred years old required some time to find.
However, Xiao Chen had the assistance of his Spiritual Sense. He did not need to waste time searching. He could pick a Spirit Herb and immediately move to the next one. No one else had as great a harvest as he did.
After a while, Xiao Chen stopped picking Spirit Herbs that improved cultivation. He muttered, "I already have ten stalks of Spirit Herbs for cultivation. This is sufficient to become a peak Superior Grade Martial Saint. I should look for some Spirit Herbs for tempering the body before others pick them all."
Following that, Xiao Chen systematically moved around the herb garden, picking the Spirit Herbs that tempered the body.
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