Old Bai chuckled when he saw the anticipation on Long Yu's face. He stroked his white beard and said, "Feng Yun is one of the top ten core disciples of our Zhentian Clan. He's already in the eighth stage of the Martial Path. However, thanks to your father, he'll probably have to spend the next two months recuperating. "
Old Bai still believed that the Nine Underworld Dragon Seal was related to Long Yu's father. Long Yu didn't refute him, but he found it strange, "Recuperating?"
"That's right."
Old Bai smiled faintly, "He announced that he'll be in seclusion for more than two months, but old fellows like us naturally know that his palm strike against you in the Martial Skill Pavilion was repelled by the energy in your body. At first, we were wondering how a mere fifth stage of the Martial Path could repel him. However, after knowing your father's identity, it's no longer surprising. That guy must have done something to your body. "
Long Yu finally knew that Feng Yun had been injured by the Nine Underworld Dragon Seal and had to rest for more than two months. It seemed that his injuries weren't light!
"If I encounter danger in the future, I can attract the other party to attack the Nine Underworld Dragon Seal. However, if I use this trick often, no one will fall for it in the future …"
Long Yu thought to himself as he sensed his body. He found that his strength was still at the fifth stage of the Martial Path, sixteen thousand jin. The Nine Underworld Dragon Seal could still increase his strength by ten thousand jin. Everything was the same as before he fainted.
"By the way, you're currently in the fifth stage of the Martial Path. There's still half a month before the Imperial Ginseng Forest opens. If you can step into the sixth stage of the Martial Path within half a month, you'll be qualified to represent the Zhentian Clan to enter and fight for great opportunities. "
Old Bai suddenly said with anticipation in his eyes as he looked at Long Yu.
"Imperial Ginseng Forest?"
Long Yu was puzzled. He had never heard of such a thing before.
"There are seven major sects in the Great Tang Empire, but they're all under the jurisdiction of the Great Tang Imperial Clan."
Master Bai explained, "The Royal Ginseng Forest is an ancient ginseng forest built by the royal family of the Tang Dynasty. There are many wild ancient ginseng growing in the forest, which can help you improve your cultivation. High-quality ancient ginseng is as effective as some high-quality elixirs! Some of the big families in the Great Tang Nation and the seven great sects take turns to enter. This year, it's our Zhentian Clan, the Ice School, and the Thousand Thread Sect's turn to choose their disciples. "
The Ice Gate!
Long Yu's eyes flashed with interest. Wasn't Feng Yao an inner disciple of the Ice Sect?
In Long Yu's eyes, the seventh-stage Martial Path genius, Feng Yao, was no longer unreachable!
"Feng Yao, you tried to kill me. I will settle this score sooner or later!"
Just for this, he definitely couldn't miss this opportunity to enter the Imperial Ancient Ginseng Forest.
Then, Elder Bai told him everything about the royal ginseng forest.
Three sects or families were selected to enter the Imperial Ancient Ginseng Forest. Those who entered must be under the age of twenty and had reached the sixth stage of the Martial Path. Otherwise, they were not qualified to enter.
This year, there were sixteen people in the Zhentian Clan who could meet this condition. However, because Fang Kang was seriously injured by Long Yu, there were only fifteen left.
If Long Yu could reach the sixth stage of the Martial Path in half a month, he could replace Fang Kang and enter the Imperial Ancient Ginseng Forest.
In addition, there were about fifty people including the disciples of the Ice School and the Thousand Thread Sect.
In the Imperial Ancient Ginseng Forest, ginseng was divided into three grades: high-grade, mid-grade, and low-grade. Every year, there were no more than three high-grade ginseng produced. It was conceivable that the goal of about fifty geniuses every year was to obtain high-grade ginseng!
In addition, every few years, there was a chance that a transcendent-grade ginseng would appear in the Ancient Ginseng Forest. Its effects were better than high-grade ginseng. If a Martial Cultivator absorbed the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the forest, it would be equivalent to two or three years of hard work.
The appearance of a transcendent-grade ginseng meant that a Martial Cultivator could directly break through to the next stage!
Of course, if there was a bottleneck, it would not be easy to break through to the next stage. For example, from the sixth stage of the Martial Path to the seventh stage of the Martial Path, there would be a huge bottleneck if one wanted to release Profound Qi or Inner Strength. Ordinary Martial Cultivators would have to spend a lot of time to break through.
As for the transcendent-grade ginseng, there was still the supreme-grade ginseng. However, the supreme-grade ginseng would rarely appear. Every time it appeared, it would be taken by the Imperial Family of the Tang Dynasty.
"Little guy, it's not convenient for me to help you break through to the sixth stage of the Martial Path, but I can give you a hint."
After Old Bai finished talking about the Imperial Ancient Ginseng Forest, he continued, "In the Heaven Suppressing Mountain Range, there is a place called the Soaring Serpent Abyss. Many Soaring Serpent Demonic Beasts roam there. Outer disciples go there to train, and the effect is not bad. If you can kill a Soaring Serpent and take its Inner Core, the effect on your cultivation is no less than a mid-grade elixir. Even if you can gather some Spiritual Herbs, you can use them directly or refine them into elixirs, which are very beneficial to your cultivation. "
Regardless of whether it was Spiritual Herbs, elixirs, or Demonic Beasts' Inner Cores, Martial Cultivators would only take the first one. After that, they would not have much effect.
Therefore, every outer disciple of the Zhentian Clan would go to a place like the Soaring Serpent Abyss at least once to see if they could find a Soaring Serpent and take its Inner Core.
Once they did, it would be equivalent to obtaining a mid-grade elixir, which would greatly improve their cultivation.
"I understand. Thank you, Senior."
Long Yu said with a smile.
Of course, he would take a look at the Soaring Serpent Abyss. If he could obtain a Soaring Serpent's Inner Core, even if he couldn't break through to the sixth stage of the Martial Path, it would still greatly improve his cultivation and bring him closer to the sixth stage of the Martial Path.
Due to the urgency of the matter, Old Bai did not say anything else.
Long Yu packed his things and prepared to leave.
…
It was Liao Lele who sent Long Yu off.
Not far from the bamboo house, there was a pavilion on a lonely peak. Old Bai and another old man in a black robe were playing chess, completely ignoring the two young people.
Liao Lele stopped on the fork of the mountain.
"Be careful on your way to the Soaring Serpent Abyss."
Liao Lele had taken care of Long Yu for half a month, so she was a little reluctant to leave.
"Aren't you going?"
Long Yu asked.
"No, Old Bai accepted me as his disciple, so I'll cultivate here for the time being. Moreover, my cultivation is low, so I'll definitely be a burden to you if I go to the Soaring Serpent Abyss."
Liao Lele said with embarrassment.
Long Yu suddenly understood. So that's how it is. This girl was actually accepted by Old White as a disciple. She is quite lucky. Old White's cultivation is profound. He has probably already surpassed the ninth stage of the Martial Dao and reached another level.
With Old Bai as her disciple, Liao Lele would have a backer. At least she wouldn't be bullied by a fat pig like Feng Yang.
Long Yu turned around and was about to go down the mountain. However, he only took two steps before he suddenly stopped and asked without looking back, "By the way, were you the one who helped me change my clothes for the past half a month?"
"Yes."
Liao Lele's crisp voice came from behind him.
"Then, did you see everything?"
Long Yu asked again, still not looking back.
"Of course."
Liao Lele answered again.
"…"
Long Yu did not say anything more. He quickly went down the mountain and disappeared from Liao Lele's sight.
"Hmph, so what if I saw it? However, it's still pretty good. "
Liao Lele tidied up her hair that was blown by the breeze. She couldn't help but blush. She stood at the fork for a long time until she was sure that Long Yu would not come back. Then, she turned around reluctantly.
Long Yu naturally did not know Liao Lele's reaction after he left.
At this moment, his thoughts were completely focused on increasing his cultivation. The Soaring Serpent Abyss was a place that he definitely had to go. However, even if he was lucky enough to kill a Soaring Serpent, just a Soaring Serpent's inner core would not allow him to step into the sixth stage of the Martial Path.
"There's still half a month left. I wonder if there's any other way … Forget it, I'll make a trip to the Soaring Serpent Abyss first."
Long Yu made up his mind and walked towards the Soaring Serpent Abyss along the mountain path.
The Heaven Suppression Mountain Range was continuous. Even if one stood on the highest peak of the Heaven Suppression Canyon, they would not be able to see the end of the mountain range.
The Soaring Serpent Abyss was about forty li away from the Zhentian Clan.
Long Yu used Wind Flash along the way. Occasionally, he would bump into a few groups of Zhentian Clan disciples heading towards the Soaring Serpent Abyss. However, no one greeted him, and they all went their own ways.
Half an hour later, the Soaring Serpent Abyss appeared in front of Long Yu.
It was a gloomy valley with lush trees that almost covered the sky. The area was vast, and even the outer disciples of the Zhentian Clan only dared to move around the periphery. If they went deeper, they would easily encounter powerful demonic beasts, and even their lives would be at risk.
"I hope my luck is good, and I'll be able to find a Soaring Serpent soon."
Long Yu stepped into the Soaring Serpent Abyss with hope in his heart.
Ordinary Soaring Serpent demonic beasts were around the fifth stage of the Martial Path. If he encountered one alone, it would be easy to deal with it.
After entering the Soaring Serpent Abyss, Long Yu's vision had decreased significantly. He could only rely on his hearing, smell, and a man's intuition to move through the forest!
Other than the possibility of encountering Soaring Serpent demonic beasts, there were many poisonous grasses and creatures in the Soaring Serpent Abyss. Although they weren't fatal, they could often cause great trouble for Martial Cultivators who set foot in it.
For example, when Long Yu passed by a place, he saw some dense vines that entangled a few Zhentian Clan disciples. They couldn't escape even if they wanted to, and it would take a lot of time to get rid of those vines.
Long Yu's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't pay attention to them. He relied on his keen intuition to quickly pass through the Soaring Serpent Abyss.
About ten miles in, he keenly sensed a trace of blood scent, which made him completely focus his attention.
The smell of blood meant that there was a massacre!
His heartbeat quickened as he cautiously ran towards the direction where the smell of blood was coming from. Not long after, he faintly heard some people calling for help.
"Soaring Serpent King, it's the Soaring Serpent King! Help, help!"
"Junior Sister Qin, don't leave me behind — Ah!"
Screams and cries for help rose and fell in the dark forest of the abyss.
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