Volume 1 Chapter 3 Wuji Star Divine Pearl

  Sudden danger broke the tranquility of the forest.

  Zhao He, who had been tense all along, calmed down when faced with real danger. It's the unknown dangers that make people terrified. Besides, this thing that pounced was just a white gibbon, small in stature, although it bared its teeth and swung its claws fiercely, it was only a first-class demon beast.

  Zhao He let out a cold hum, and instead of retreating, he advanced. His arms slightly spread apart, like a celestial crane, he leaped up with incredible speed and height. Zhao He's body was swift and agile, and in an instant, he brushed past the White Ape, his long knife flashing with a chilling light, and with a slanted slash, he cut the less-than-three-feet-tall White Ape into two segments.

  "Hmph..." The white ape's flesh and blood splattered everywhere, splitting into two pieces.

  Bai, Gao Huan wanted to stop Zhao He, but it was already too late. He could only helplessly dodge a few steps back, avoiding the splashing blood and flesh.

  Zhao He made a beautiful knife flower in the air, and then floated down to the ground. His posture was quite elegant, and if you didn't look at his face, he really had a bit of the demeanor of a master swordsman.

  "It's nothing, just a low-ranking white ape, hand it over to me. The white ape is low-ranking, but extremely agile and nimble, making it not easy to kill with one slash. Zhao He, who succeeded in killing it with one slash, was very pleased."

  Gao Huan fell silent for a moment before saying, "Good kung fu," then paused and continued, "However, the smell of blood and flesh can easily attract trouble, let's leave here as soon as possible..."

  "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..." Behind them, Peng Xiu and the others heard the unusual sound and quickly used their lightness skills to hurry over. Peng Xiu and Fei Xue were the first to arrive, their figures swift as the wind, but they found that everything was already over.

  Fei Xue glanced at the bloody mess on the ground, furrowing her delicate eyebrows in discontent. "Killing a white ape doesn't require such extravagance!"

  Zhao He's triumphant smile suddenly froze, and he awkwardly explained: "This guy came too quickly, I just casually slashed at him and...".

  Peng Xiu didn't want to get entangled in this small matter, waving his hand: "Forget it, everyone hurry up and leave, getting stained with blood will be troublesome, there's not much incense powder left, we need to conserve it."

  First-class demon beasts don't even have a demon core, and the white ape's fur, bones, and muscles are of little use. Only its fresh flesh can be eaten. However, they didn't come into the mountains to play; who has time to deal with this bit of flesh?

  "What's wrong with you guys? Be more careful, don't let this kind of thing happen again." Peng Xiu avoided the snowflakes and scolded Wu Kong and Zhao He.

  Zhao He felt somewhat disheartened. Among the five of them, he was the only one who had never ventured deep into the Black Dragon Mountains to hunt for demonic beasts before, and his lack of experience had led to this situation. He muttered, "I'm not inexperienced, Wu Kong didn't explain it clearly either!"

  Peng Xiu didn't want to say anything more about Zhao He, after all, he was his younger brother, and saying too much would hurt their feelings. Following Zhao He's words, he turned around and said: "Wu Kong, as an elder, you should make use of your experience and take responsibility, I believe in your ability, do a good job."

  Peng Xiu was not simply scolding, but rather showing a trusting appearance, seemingly somewhat disappointed with Gao Huan's performance, yet unable to bear blaming him.

  Gao Huan was deeply moved and nodded solemnly: "Brother Peng, rest assured, I will definitely do my best."

  Gao Huan's words made Peng Xiu very satisfied. He comforted him, saying: "After completing this task and buying a few more Yuan Dan, you'll at least be promoted to mid-second rank." After pausing for a moment, he proudly said: "No matter what Fei Xue's attitude is, I will ensure your safety."

  Gao Huan was so touched that he seemed at a loss for words, and finally managed to squeeze out a sentence "Thank you, Peng Shixiong."

  Peng Xiu patted Gao Huan's arm with a somewhat amused expression, "We're all brothers, no need to say such polite words." After finishing speaking, Peng Xiu gave a few more instructions before returning to the back of the team.

  "Brother Peng is truly a man of noble character, worthy of our admiration!" Zhao He said with a sigh. "In the Honglian Temple, where else can we find such a good person like Brother Peng..."

  Gao Huan nodded and then made a silencing gesture with his hand.

  Zhao He's lips moved slightly, and finally closed his mouth reluctantly. In his heart, he cursed: "Worthless idiot, you'll be played to death sooner or later!"

  When the sun sets in the west, although the red clouds in the sky are beautiful, the forest is already a vast expanse of darkness. Although everyone's eyesight is sharp, they also feel very inconvenient in this deep and secluded mountain forest.

  Under a steep cliff where no grass grew, Gao Huan stopped and said, "Let's set up camp here."

  Zhao He couldn't help but stop and wait for Peng Xiu and several others to catch up. After a brief discussion, they all agreed to set up camp here.

  The cliff is over a hundred feet high, with wind-eroded cracks and scars on its surface. Several meters above the ground, there is an inwardly recessed stone platform where everyone is stationed.

  Camping in the Heilongjiang Mountains, first and foremost requires being hidden and safe, secondly convenient for entry and exit, with sufficient combat space. Only then can comfort be considered.

  Like a dense forest, weeds regrown valley, creek waterfalls, are not suitable for camping. This cliff platform, clean and flat, can avoid wind and rain, will not hide messy snakes, insects and beasts, and is conducive to defense, can be said to be an excellent camping spot. Peng Xiu and Fei Xue were both very satisfied with this place.

  Gao Huan and Zhou Ping each carried a large leather bag, filled with camping gear, food, medicine, and other useful items. Zhou Ping quickly helped Fei Xue set up a delicate little tent. As for the others, each had a simple sleeping bag.

  In the depths of autumn, the temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is huge. With everyone's cultivation, without good protective measures, although they won't get sick from the cold, it's absolutely uncomfortable. To maintain enough energy, a good rest is necessary.

  Living in the mountains, every detail must be taken care of. It's not just relying on good martial arts skills and carrying a knife to walk around randomly. Except for Zhao He, several people are old hands, doing these things is all orderly.

  Fei Xue set up a warning array around them, although it couldn't defeat the enemy, but it could prevent monsters from sneaking in. Peng Xiu once again sprinkled the flavor powder, covering up all the strange smells in the space, including food odors and human scents.

  Most demons have a keen sense of smell, and can detect scents from tens of miles away. Lower-level demons also largely rely on scent to divide up their territories. Smell is especially important for demons.

  As hunters, Peng Xiu and others need to pay more attention to their own scent.

  After dinner, Peng Xiu and Fei Xue studied the rough map for half a day, then gathered everyone to discuss tomorrow's actions. Peng Xiu was meticulous in her thinking, Fei Xue was quick-witted and agile, Zhou Ping was mature and steady, and with Gao Huan's rich experience, they quickly formulated several contingency plans.

  "This season, there are mainly Blood燕 flowers, Lì Long grass, Hé Huān fruit, and Yāo Yǎn Téng. These medicinal materials are quite precious and extremely difficult to encounter, it all depends on luck. Xuán Tiě and Wū Jīn may also be encountered, depending on one's eyesight. Legend has it that in the mountains there are also Qiān Nián Cān Wáng, Thousand-year Dragon's Saliva Fruit, and Jiǔ Yè Pú Tí... Even more astonishing is that inside there are said to be the remains of the unparalleled strongman Xīng Hé Shén Jūn from a thousand years ago - the 'Xīng Hé Jīng' and the 'Wú Jí Xīng Shén Zhū'..." Gāo Huān, with his rich experience, explained the various legends about treasures in the Black Dragon Mountain Range.

  When they heard about the Xianjia Cave Mansion and the Ten Thousand Year Divine Medicine, Zhao He and Zhou Ping's eyes lit up. Even Peng Xiu couldn't help but reveal a hint of longing. Although Peng Xiu and his group had been to the Black Dragon Mountain Range several times, no one would ever tell them these absurd legends. Legends always made people's blood boil with excitement, making it hard for them to calm down.

  The hoarse and low voice was as melodious as celestial music in their ears at this moment.

  Fei Xue, although extremely disgusted with Gao Huan, couldn't help but admit that Gao Huan was indeed very formidable in this aspect, and seemed to be very familiar with everything about the Black Dragon Mountain Range. However, she still couldn't resist mocking: "If there really is a Panacea of Ten Thousand Years or a Secret Stash of Star River, our masters would have taken it long ago, what chance do we have?"

  Gao Huan was not angry, and calmly said: "Such a divine object, how can it be sought after by force, it all depends on fate..."

  As soon as this sentence came out, Peng Xiu and others felt a warmth in their hearts. They all thought: "That's right, divine objects have spirits, and they will naturally choose their masters. It's not that one can get it just because of high cultivation."

  Divine medicine, Star River God Lord, these legends have been passed down for thousands of years, and it can be said that everyone knows them. The hunters and herb collectors who come and go from the Black Dragon Mountains are not just a few hundred, but which one has seen these things? There are many strong people in Red Lotus Temple, but no one has gone to find these things. These empty and illusory legends, listening to them is lively enough, only fools would take them seriously.

  Fei Xue smiled coldly to herself, but didn't say anything more.

  "It's said that one of the seven great masters, Zou Ding Qian Kun Yu Tian Yi, was a young prodigy who obtained the 'Xuan Tian Jiu Yang Zhou Shi Shu' and became a great master who dominated the world. Now he is even the national teacher of the Xuan Yuan imperial court... It seems that one must have a rare encounter to become...". Zhao He's face was full of envy and jealousy, wishing he could immediately have a rare encounter and become an unparalleled strongman.

  "Our Tianlian Sect's 'Honglian Burning World Classic' is also a supreme secret book of the demonic path. If there's an opportunity to cultivate it, one can also achieve becoming an unparalleled strong being."

  Listening to Zhao He and Zhou Ping's lively discussion, Peng Xiu also became excited and couldn't help but say: "Legend has it that the Wuji Star God Pearl is an unparalleled magical artifact, containing infinite star gods within, capable of mobilizing the power of billions of stars, constantly tempering one's body, advancing one's cultivation by leaps and bounds, truly getting hold of it would be a hundred times stronger than any secret book or treasure..."

  A few people took turns speaking one after another, getting more and more excited, as if those legendary divine weapons and supreme classics were right in front of them.

  Growing up in the strict and severe Honglian Temple, they were always yearning for great power in their hearts. And being far away from the Honglian Temple also allowed people to speak freely and release the repressed desires in their hearts.

  Fei Xue didn't have the mood to listen to a few people talking nonsense, so she returned to her own tent to rest first. Peng Xiu and others chatted enthusiastically for a long time, until it was almost midnight before they truly rested.

  Before going to bed, Peng Xiu reminded Gao Huan: "You can't rest at night without anyone on guard. You and Zhao He will have to work harder. You take the first two shifts, then switch with Zhao He. It's a matter of life and death, so be careful..."

  Five people only arranged two people to keep watch, and after two hours the sky was already brightening, so this night also didn't need to sleep. Gao Huan had no complaints about Peng Xiu's arrangement. This humble and obedient attitude also made Peng Xiu very satisfied.

  Gao Huan sat at the outermost edge of the stone platform, his eyes half-open and half-closed, silently operating the Qinglong Yinshui Jue within the Fowu Qinglong Secret Method, sensing the heavenly and earthly primordial energy.

  Although he had a comfortable life in his previous life, after living in this world for ten years, Gao Huan's body and mind had been tempered like a boulder. Not sleeping for several days was not a problem for him at all. Moreover, such a tranquil sitting meditation, with both body and mind relaxed, was not much different from real sleep.

  Two hours later, Gao Huan woke up from his meditation. The new moon had not yet risen, and it was the darkest time before dawn. Gao Huan did not go to call Zhao He, since he was pretending to be clever, he might as well do a thorough job.

  Peng Xiu is well, Gao Huan naturally has a plan in his heart. Peng Xiu wants to use Gao Huan, but he doesn't know that Gao Huan wants to use him even more. As for who can use whom, it depends on whose means are more clever!

  Thinking of this, Gao Huan smiled silently.

  If Peng Xiuruo saw this deep smile, she would definitely not sleep as soundly again.