The two of them were evenly matched. The instant their fists and palms collided, they both took five steps back. Both of them felt their right arms go numb. The Qi and blood in their bodies churned violently and their internal organs trembled.
"Enough, whoever takes the initiative to attack can leave immediately. I, Duanmuqing, will only say it once. If you don't believe me, feel free to give it a try."
Duanmuqing had an incomparably gloomy expression on her cold face. Her icy tone made it impossible for anyone to doubt her determination.
Ji Changkong looked at the calm Xiao Chen and knew that he could not take him down in a short period of time. He could only give up. The stars in the sky immediately disappeared and everything returned to normal.
However, I have not tested out his true strength. It looks like there is another competitor in this fortuitous encounter, Ji Changkong thought to himself with some regret.
In the Ancient Remnant in the Savage Forest, Ji Changkong had obtained the benefits of a fortuitous encounter. Hence, his desire for and competition for fortuitous encounters was much stronger than others.
Seeing Ji Changkong withdraw, Xiao Chen did not have any intentions of continuing. He knew that Ji Changkong only wanted to test his strength. It was far from a life and death situation.
Duanmuqing turned around and said to Xiao Chen, "I have not asked for your name. Also, please show me the mission contract and your Heavenly Saber Pavilion identity token."
Xiao Chen handed over the mission contract and identity token, "Qingyun Peak, Ye Chen."
Qingyun Peak?
When Duanmuqing heard these three words, her heart skipped a beat. She had some understanding of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion's situation. The reason Murong Chong left the Heavenly Saber Pavilion was because he lost to a Qingyun Peak disciple.
From the looks of it, it was very likely to be this person. After checking the identity token and mission contract, Duanmuqing said softly, "Please take a seat. I will count you in for this mission."
After Xiao Chen sat down, Duanmuqing said softly, "I don't need to say anything about the Fire Li Sect. Everyone should be clear on this. During the Tianwu Dynasty, all the Secret Treasures of the continent came from this sect. They are also the only sect that grasped the ability to refine Secret Treasures after the Ancient Era.
"This time, our Duanmu Clan's main objective is not the Fire Li Sect, but the Profound Ice Flower in front of the Fire Li Sect. As long as everyone can let me obtain the Profound Ice Flower, I can help everyone open the entrance to the Fire Li Sect branch hall ruins."
Hua Yunfei said indifferently, "The Profound Ice Flower is not an ordinary Spirit Herb. Why should we give it to you? Also, how can you prove that there are remnants of a Fire Li Sect branch beside the Profound Ice Flower?"
"If you leave immediately after obtaining the Profound Ice Flower, wouldn't we all be fooled by you? You have to give us a reason that can convince us all."
The Profound Ice Flower was a very mysterious flower. Originally, the Martial Sky Continent did not have such a flower. It was rumored that during the Ancient Era, after the Ice Empress, an Emperor-level expert, died, her blood was scattered all over the place, then it grew into this flower.
The entire flower was made up of the purest ice-attributed Spiritual Energy. It was crystal clear, pure and flawless.
This flower could not immediately increase a cultivator's cultivation. However, if an ice-attributed cultivator consumed this flower, their physique would become the legendary Spiritual Body.
They would be able to comprehend the state of ice to the limit. Furthermore, they would be able to cultivate ice-attributed Martial Techniques several times faster than regular cultivators.
It was rumored that the Duanmu Clan was the descendant of the Ice Empress. The Profound Ice Incantation that they passed down was derived from the Ice Empress' Cultivation Technique.
Hence, this Profound Ice Flower was even more important to the Duanmu Clan than regular cultivators.
If she obtained it, she would be able to increase the strength of the Duanmu Clan rapidly. This was undoubtedly bad news for the other noble clans.
Hua Yunfei's words also represented the intentions of the others. Duanmuqing had to give them a reason to give up on the Profound Ice Flower. Furthermore, he had to take out concrete evidence to prove the existence of the Fire Li Sect branch hall.
Duanmuqing clearly expected the crowd to have such doubts. He said calmly, "The location of the Profound Ice Flower is in a Demonic Beast Forest. There is a seal on the land of the Three Holy Masters there. Demonic Beasts and cultivators above Martial King are not allowed to enter. This time, I will only bring four people with me."
"If there were no Fire Li Sect remnants, you would be able to kill me easily with your strength. After I obtain the Profound Ice Flower, I will not want any of the treasures in the Fire Li Sect."
"As for the evidence you want, I cannot take it out. However, I can only use my life as a guarantee. If you believe me, you can go. If you don't, you can leave now."
After the crowd heard Duanmuqing's words, they all started to make their own plans. Although Duanmuqing did not take out any evidence, no one expressed any intention of leaving even after a long time.
There was nothing they could do about it. The temptation of a fortuitous encounter was too great. If they left, other geniuses like them would obtain the treasures in the fortuitous encounter. Who knows, they might be left behind forever, and it would be too late to regret it.
Furthermore, everyone believed that Duanmuqing did not have the guts to lie to them.
Every single person in the front yard had a power comparable to the Duanmu Clan. If they incurred the wrath of the crowd, it would only be a matter of one or two days before the Duanmu Clan was destroyed.
Chu Chaoyun, who had been silent all this while, suddenly opened his eyes and asked, "Demonic Beast Forest? Which Demonic Beast Forest?"
Duanmuqing replied softly, "The one below Ink Mountain, the Ink Forest."
"What's going on? Ink Forest!" When everyone present heard the words "Ink Forest," they immediately took a deep breath of cold air. Their expressions changed greatly, and many of them started to hesitate.
The Ink Forest was a Demonic Beast Forest five thousand meters below the ground. It was located at the bottom of the Ink Mountain Range.
The entire Ink Mountain Range was a Demonic Beast Mountain Range. It was a famous dangerous place within the Great Qin Nation. The Spirit Veins of the entire mountain range were all contaminated by Demonic Qi.
Within a radius of five hundred kilometers, the trees, flowers, and plants could be fatal if they were not careful. Without a Martial King cultivation, entering the core of the mountain range was no different from committing suicide.
In comparison, the Ink Forest could be considered a forbidden land. The Spirit Vein's origin of the entire Ink Mountain Range that had been demonized was beneath the Ink Forest.
The entire Spirit Vein's origin had been contaminated. This was extremely rare in the Tianwu Continent. Back then, even the Three Holy Masters were unable to completely seal it. They could only leave a barrier to control the Demonic Beasts within. Those above Martial King would not be able to come out.
Otherwise, if the horrifying Demonic Beasts inside came out, it would be an unbearable disaster for the surrounding cities.
Duanmuqing said softly, "Everyone, there is no need to worry after entering the Ink Mountain Range. The Duanmu Clan's Profound Ice Palace will escort everyone safely to the entrance of the Ink Forest. Furthermore, the Profound Ice Flower and the Fire Li Sect's remnant are not in the core of the forest."
Even so, the doubts on everyone's faces did not disappear. They quickly calculated the risks and benefits in their hearts.
Fortuitous encounters were often accompanied by danger. Walking the line between life and death, there had never been a free fortuitous encounter. Even if there was a free fortuitous encounter, the gains would not be great.
Before the crowd came, they had already made their mental preparations. However, when they heard that they were going to the Ink Forest, they were caught off guard and hesitated.
A fortuitous encounter was good. However, if they did not have their lives to obtain it, it would be all for naught.
Chu Chaoyun thought for a while and said, "If it is only the periphery, we can give it a try."
"I, Hua Yunfei, can give it a try as well. However, it is just the Ink Forest. I want to see what kind of dragon's pool or tiger's den it is."
"Why would I, Ji Changkong, not dare?"
"Mu Yanxue is willing to give it a try as well!"
After Chu Chaoyun spoke, the others all agreed. In the end, no one backed out; they all sat down and made their decision.
Thinking about it, it was understandable. Everyone here was a dragon among men. No one would admit that they were weaker than the others.
Even if they could see the risks and felt that someone was going to die, they would feel that the one dying would not be them.
Xiao Chen looked at the high-spirited crowd and shook his head. This group of people probably had very little experience adventuring in the Demonic Beast Forest. Most of them probably would not make it back alive.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Duanmuqing said, "Everyone, please rest for the night. We will depart tomorrow. Do not cause trouble in the residence. If you anger the elders, even I will not be able to protect you."
Late at night, the moon hung high in the sky. Its golden light illuminated the ground. Xiao Chen was meditating in the guest room when he suddenly heard slow footsteps.
He opened his eyes and sent out his Spiritual Sense. He discovered Yun Kexin standing outside the door. He quickly got up and welcomed her in.
There was a graceful smile on Yun Kexin's delicate face. She said, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Ye. You defeated Murong Chong. Now, everyone in the entire Xihe Province knows about you."
Within the sect, strength was everything. Now that Xiao Chen defeated Murong Chong, it could be said that anyone in the Heavenly Saber Pavilion who met Xiao Chen would have to address him as Senior Brother Ye.
It did not matter how long one had been in the sect. However, Yun Kexin's words were clearly teasing him; it was half a joke.
Xiao Chen smiled and said softly, "There is no need to be so formal. Senior Sister Yun, just call me Xiao Chen. Have a seat, why are you looking for me?"
Yun Kexin slowly sat down and took out a secret manual. She smiled and said, "You can also call me Kexin. I am here to give you a secret manual. I have already comprehended the Inferior Grade Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique, the Roaming Dragon Incantation. Take a look."
Xiao Chen felt excited. He received the secret manual and looked at it. The handwriting on the secret manual was very delicate; it should be Yun Kexin's handwriting.
After taking two glances, Xiao Chen was completely engrossed in it. After a long time, he closed the secret manual and said, "Thank you very much. You are the only one who can share a Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique with me."
Yun Kexin smiled casually and said, "Let me give you a reminder. Don't cultivate this Cultivation Technique for now. I can cultivate it immediately because of my Martial Spirit. Your Martial Spirit should be lightning-attributed. The Roaming Dragon Incantation is wind-attributed.
"With the tyrannical nature of a Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique, it will immediately destroy the lightning-attributed Essence in your body. Your cultivation will fall to a very low level for a short period of time. Furthermore, in the future, it will be very difficult for your Essence to merge with other attributes."
That was indeed the case. The tyrannical nature of a Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique was something Xiao Chen had experienced before. After the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation reached the fourth layer, it could not contain any other attributed Essence.
Currently, his body was filled with lightning-attributed Essence. Furthermore, it was incredibly pure.
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