The sun rose and set; the clouds rose and scattered. The days in the valley passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Chen had cultivated for a week in front of the waterfall.
During this time, Xiao Chen continuously cultivated the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art. When the river was turbulent, he would go ashore to practice the Rushing Thunder Saber Technique. At dusk, he would cultivate the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation, continuously consolidating his cultivation realm and tempering his physical body.
"Hua!"
On this day, Xiao Chen leaped out of the cave behind the waterfall and landed heavily on the water surface. He kicked up a huge wave; water droplets shot out in all directions and the waves surged up to the sky.
With a gentle push, Xiao Chen returned to the riverside. After a week of cultivation, the Essence in his body had become even denser and purer. It was now comparable to a Superior Grade Martial Master.
After resting for a while, Xiao Chen looked suspiciously in the direction of the illusion formation's exit. Normally, Bai would be back by now. Why is it not back yet?
Bai was the darling of the forest; it had a special affinity with the forest. After coming to Savage Forest, Xiao Chen could not control it anymore; it would run out on its own every time.
Bai, who cultivated the Mysterious Nine Heavenly Revolution Transformation, did not have any natural enemies in the periphery of Savage Forest. However, Xiao Chen was worried about it. If it ran into the inner regions of Savage Forest, it would be problematic.
Just as Xiao Chen was hesitating whether to go out and look for Bai, a white figure appeared in his vision. Before Xiao Chen could reveal a smile, he discovered that there was something wrong with Bai's body.
Its speed was much slower than usual. When it got closer, Xiao Chen discovered that its snow-white body was covered in red wounds. The red blood was very eye-catching on its snow-white fur.
When Bai looked at Xiao Chen, it seemed to be afraid. It did not dare to get close, like a child who had done something wrong. Xiao Chen had a sullen expression as he carried Bai over.
After carefully inspecting the wounds, he heaved a sigh of relief; they were all superficial wounds. Then, he took out a Blood Replenishing Pill, crushed it, and slowly applied it on Bai's wound. Then, he went to the river and washed the blood off Bai's body.
"Let's see if you still dare to run outside. Now you know how powerful I am." Xiao Chen placed Bai on a soft patch of grass and lectured him.
The effect of the Blood Replenishing Pill was very good. After it had completely seeped into Bai's body, the wound immediately solidified and a scar slowly formed. Seeing that Xiao Chen was lecturing it, it stood up with some grievance. It gestured with its hands and feet while squeaking.
Although Bai could not speak the human language, it had signed a Blood Contract with Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen roughly understood what it meant. It saw a stalk of Spirit Herb in the periphery of Savage Forest and wanted to pick it like usual.
Who knew that this stalk of Spirit Herb had a Four Legged Snake. Its speed was extremely fast. Before Bai could get close, it was scratched by the claws of the Four Legged Snake. It was so frightened that it quickly ran back.
Xiao Chen's heart sank. Based on Bai's description, this Four Legged Snake should be a Rank 4 Spirit Beast, Black Legged Snake. However, how could there be a Rank 4 Spirit Beast in the periphery of Savage Forest?
A Rank 4 Spirit Beast was equivalent to a Martial Grand Master. In the periphery of Savage Forest, Rank 3 Spirit Beasts were rather rare. For a Rank 4 Spirit Beast to appear guarding a stalk of natural treasure, it could only mean that the natural treasure was of a very high rank.
Xiao Chen looked at Bai and asked seriously, "Are you sure it is in the periphery of Savage Forest?"
Bai nodded its head heavily.
Xiao Chen started thinking. This natural treasure was clearly not ordinary. It could be like the Red Nascent Fruit in the periphery of Seven Horn Mountain. That place was the place with the densest Spiritual Energy in the periphery of Savage Forest.
If it was under normal circumstances, Xiao Chen would have made up his mind long ago. A Rank 4 Spirit Beast was only equivalent to a Martial Grand Master. However, a Spirit Beast was, after all, a Spirit Beast. Its thinking was not as agile as a human's, and it could not use Martial Techniques and Spirit Weapons like a human could.
After paying a certain price, Xiao Chen was confident that he could deal with this Black Legged Snake. However, the problem now was that he did not know whether the Jiang Clan's people had returned or not. If they were still around and the Jiang Clan's people discovered his whereabouts, it would be difficult for him to escape.
"Riches are sought amidst danger. The path of cultivation is filled with boundless danger. It all boils down to the word 'risk'." Xiao Chen made up his mind and no longer hesitated. When Bai's injuries were more or less healed, he said, "Bai, lead the way. I will help you take revenge."
Bai cheered and led Xiao Chen out of the illusion formation. The scene in front of Xiao Chen suddenly changed. A forest of tall trees and a dark forest appeared in Xiao Chen's vision once again.
Bai's speed was extremely fast. If Xiao Chen did not execute the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, he would not be able to catch up to it. One man and one beast moved quickly. Xiao Chen ignored all the Spirit Beasts they met along the way, leaving them all behind.
When they arrived in front of a small valley, Bai stopped. Xiao Chen extended his Spiritual Sense into the valley. At the end of the valley, in an extremely hidden crevice, Xiao Chen saw a seven-colored flower petal.
"Seven Leaf Flower!"
Xiao Chen exclaimed in astonishment. A Seven Leaf Flower actually grew in this place. This was too shocking. The Seven Leaf Flower was a true treasure. It had a total of seven different colored petals. Every ten years, one petal would grow out.
After all seven petals grew out, it would come into contact with the neon-like Seven Leaf Fruit in another twenty years. Xiao Chen extended his Spiritual Sense into the Seven Leaf Flower and observed it carefully. He was somewhat disappointed to discover that the fruit within the petals had already been plucked.
There were only seven different colored petals left. However, even if the Seven Leaf Fruit had been plucked, the remaining seven petals would still be useful to cultivators.
Every petal could temper a cultivator's body once again. After the tempering of the Seven Leaf Flower, a cultivator's physical body would undergo a qualitative change.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense and asked Bai, "When you came here earlier, was the fruit still there?"
Bai chattered non-stop. When Xiao Chen heard it, he could not help but feel it was strange. He said, "When Bai came here earlier, it was still there. Why is it gone now?"
That's right, when I scanned the valley with my Spiritual Sense earlier, I did not see the Black Legged Snake. It must have plucked the fruit. Xiao Chen's heart stirred. He quickly released his Spiritual Sense again, carefully searching every corner of the valley.
Finally, on a slope in the valley, Xiao Chen discovered traces of the Black Legged Snake. It was hiding behind a huge rock. That sparkling and translucent Seven Leaf Fruit was right in front of the Black Legged Snake.
The Black Legged Snake's eyes were closed. The Seven Leaf Fruit emitted a golden Spiritual Energy that was visible to the naked eye. The Black Legged Snake's body was two meters long. It had four legs and its body was as big as a bowl. The snake's body was covered in dark gold scales.
It opened its mouth wide and sucked in all the golden Spiritual Energy. Its face revealed an extremely joyful expression.
Xiao Chen was secretly astonished. "This Black Legged Snake is not stupid. It knows that the Seven Leaf Fruit contains an astonishing amount of Spiritual Energy. It cannot just swallow it in one bite."
Xiao Chen circulated the Gravity Spell and gently floated to the cliff where the Seven Leaf Flower was located. A faint fragrance came from the Seven Leaf Flower. Xiao Chen revealed a faint smile on his face. He grabbed the root and exerted some strength. He carefully plucked it and placed it in his Universe Ring.
"Hu!"
Landing gently on the ground, Xiao Chen extended his Spiritual Sense out again. The Black Legged Snake was intoxicated by the Spiritual Energy of the Seven Leaf Fruit and did not notice the situation here.
The corner of Xiao Chen's mouth curled up into a cold smile. He locked his Spiritual Sense on the Black Legged Snake and shouted.
"Lightning Evasion!"
A clap of thunder resounded in the valley. Lightning streaked across the sky. Xiao Chen suddenly appeared beside the Black Legged Snake. The Lunar Shadow Saber lit up with a resplendent electric glow.
He did not hesitate to execute the Drawing the Saber that he had practiced thousands of times. "Keng!" Xiao Chen raised his hand and chopped down. The Lunar Shadow Saber ruthlessly chopped at the spine of the Black Legged Snake.
The Lunar Shadow Saber left a two chi deep wound on the dark-golden scales. The black blood of the Black Legged Snake gushed out like a fountain.
Unexpectedly, it did not chop the Black Legged Snake in half. Xiao Chen was astonished. He originally thought that he could take advantage of the moment when the Black Legged Snake was distracted to finish it off. He did not expect that he would only leave a wound on its body.
Under the intense pain, the Black Legged Snake opened its mouth at an exaggerated angle. It let out a painful hiss and its huge tail ferociously stabbed at Xiao Chen.
The pitch-black snake tail was as tough as an awl. It twisted at an inconceivable angle as it fell from the sky. A pitch-black liquid flickered at the end of the snake tail; it was obviously a highly toxic substance.
Xiao Chen was overwhelmed with shock and quickly retreated backward. The awl-like snake tail stabbed into the place where Xiao Chen was originally standing. The huge force created a hole about half a meter wide in the ground.
"Bang!"
After the snake tail landed on the ground, it swung horizontally and quickly flew towards Xiao Chen in the air. Xiao Chen was astonished; he did not expect the snake tail to swing so quickly.
His body paused in the air before he ferociously used his Qi to rise by three meters, dodging the Black Legged Snake's huge tail. Before Xiao Chen could heave a sigh of relief, he saw the snake tail twirl in the air. Its length suddenly doubled as it swept towards Xiao Chen.
"Boom!"
Not only did the snake tail's length double, the speed at which it swung horizontally also increased significantly. Xiao Chen had never seen such a strange thing before. He was caught off guard and was ruthlessly swept by it.
The snake tail carried a huge force and it flung Xiao Chen down from the air. Xiao Chen's body had been tempered countless times. At this moment, his muscles were as tough as iron.
After being swept by the snake tail, Xiao Chen only felt the Qi in his body churn for a while. However, he did not suffer any serious injuries. If it were a regular Martial Master, their internal organs would have ruptured and they would have died.
Xiao Chen's body landed on the slope and quickly rolled down. The Black Legged Snake ran wildly on all fours. Its two meter long body was extremely fast as it flew towards Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen shouted lightly and stopped his body from sliding down. His right leg bounced off the ground and he flew backwards before landing firmly on the ground.
When the Black Legged Snake saw that Xiao Chen's speed was not slower than its own, it instantly landed on an empty space in the valley. It opened its huge mouth and spat out a black venom at Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen flicked his finger and a strand of purple flame condensed on his fingertip. It spun around and shot towards the venom. "Pu Ci!" The venom was instantly struck.
There was a 'chi chi' sound as the venom dispersed. Thick black smoke spread out in all directions. The speed at which the black smoke spread was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, it covered half of the valley.
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