As soon as they approached the area, Ye Fan and Pang Bo were startled. Hundreds of bucket-thick poisonous dragons were spitting out their tongues, filling the air with poisonous mist and corroding a large part of the forest beyond recognition. In addition, muffled roars could be heard coming from the depths of the forest. Countless large beasts were pacing back and forth.
For some reason, they didn't attack each other. They were all extremely anxious, gathering in this area. More and more of them were like a surging tide, surging out from the inside. Most of the vicious beasts couldn't even name them.
Meanwhile, a large number of mutant birds had also gathered in the sky, circling around at low altitude. Their bodies were all several meters tall, forming a black mass that blotted out the sun.
"What's going on?"
Ye Fan and Pang Bo were both astonished. The scene before them was simply too astonishing. A sea of beasts and birds had gathered in this area. All of them were restless and surging forward like a surging tide.
Ye Fan observed for a while and said, "I think they must have retreated from the depths of the ruins."
"Could it be that the battle between the lightning birds and the scaled ape king alarmed the other beasts?"
"It's hard to say. Even if it's a battle between a beast king, it's impossible to alarm so many strange beasts and spirit birds."
"How are we supposed to go over? So many beasts are so densely packed like a tide, completely blocking our way."
"Let's find a place to circle around. This is definitely an opportunity. I think there's most likely a vacuum inside. Perhaps there are supreme beast kings fighting in the depths. Or perhaps some other unforeseen event has driven most of the beasts to the edge of the forest. "
The two of them circled around for more than ten miles before they found a precipice. They climbed up along the vines and continued to climb over a few cliffs. In the end, they followed the old vines down and finally arrived at the depths of the jungle, avoiding the fierce beasts and birds that were like tidewater.
"It's so quiet here."
This area was filled with towering ancient trees and old vines. It was lush and verdant, but it was extremely quiet. It was as if all living creatures had fled. It was deathly quiet without a single sound.
"What happened in the depths of the ruins? Even if it's a battle between beast kings, it shouldn't be like this. I think there must be some other reason! Otherwise, how could all the ferocious birds and beasts escape? " Ye Fan and Pang Bo were a little bewildered, but in the end, they still walked forward. Soon, they had traveled more than ten kilometers. The ancient trees were even more vigorous, and it was a completely primitive style.
"Hiss hiss …" In a rocky forest, a hissing sound could be heard, as if there were snakes spitting out their tongues. A multicolored mist filled the air, and waves of fishy stench could be felt.
"Giant snake!" Pang Bo exclaimed.
In the middle of the stone forest, there was a giant snake as thick as a water tank. It coiled around a pile of rubble and continuously spat out a five-colored poisonous mist. It was extremely anxious and uneasy.
"It's not an ordinary snake. It has a jade horn on its head!"
The snake was as thick as a water tank, and the scales on its body were as big as a human's palm. They were colorful and very bright, and they sparkled under the sunlight. And the most peculiar thing was the jade horn on its head. Brilliance continuously flowed down like rainbow-colored threads, shining and sparkling as they converged into its head.
"This horned snake has already become a spirit and knows how to swallow the essence of the sun and moon. If it grows claws under its abdomen, it will be the legendary flood dragon."
The two's hearts trembled. Not all the ferocious beasts had retreated. There were still some powerful characters that stayed behind. However, this giant snake was also very anxious. It seemed as if it wanted to leave, but it was somewhat hesitant.
Suddenly, a soft muffled sound came from the depths of the ruins. It sounded like a giant drum being beaten, and it came from a long distance away.
After hearing this muffled sound, Ye Fan and Pang Bo didn't know why, but they both felt somewhat anxious. And at this time, the giant snake with the jade horn couldn't help but tremble a few times. Then, it suddenly moved its body and quickly rushed into the depths of the stone forest.
"Snake Cave!"
The stone forest was its nest. It anxiously rushed into a huge black hole, and refused to come out. The multicolored poisonous fog dissipated, and the fishy smell drifted away. Everything in the stone forest could be seen clearly.
"This should be the Jade Horned Snake that the Imparting Elder mentioned!" At first, the two didn't think much of it. But when the poisonous fog dissipated and they saw the pitch-black snake cave in the depths of the stone forest, they remembered something.
"I remember what the Imparting Elder said, this kind of Jade Horned Serpent evolved from an old serpent swallowing the essence of the sun and moon for more than a hundred years. In its habitat, there is a rare elixir called the Jade Serpent Orchid..."
Although the two had some impression, they didn't remember it very clearly. Aside from teaching mysterious techniques, the Imparting Elder had also passed on a lot of other knowledge in the past few months. For example, the explanation of cultivation manuals, weapons, and spirit herbs. Ye Fan and Pang Bo focused on cultivation, and didn't put too much effort into other knowledge. Before this trip, they had crammed in the relevant books. Otherwise, although they could recognize many medicinal herbs, they might not be able to discover them quickly.
"It's indeed the 'Jade Serpent Orchid'!"
Ye Fan and Pang Bo were very excited. At the entrance of the pitch-black snake cave, they saw three strange plants the size of a palm. The plants were as white as jade, and their entire bodies were crystalline. At a glance, they looked like three small white snakes standing there. There were a few white jade leaves hanging from them, and at the tip was a glowing white jade orchid.
The three plants were very strange, and one could tell at a glance that they were extraordinary. There were specks of light swirling around them, and a faint fragrance wafted over with the wind.
"That's right, it's the 'Jade Serpent Orchid'!"
When they saw the 'Jade Serpent Orchid' with their own eyes, the Imparting Elder's words seemed to echo in their ears. The two immediately thought of the precious value of this plant.
It was said that when the old snake swallowed the essence of the sun and moon, the snake cave would be surrounded by dense spiritual energy. However, ordinary plants wouldn't be able to withstand it. Even spirit herbs would turn to dust after a long period of time. Only a strange orchid could survive. When the old snake swallowed the essence of the sun and moon, it would absorb the essence. After being baptized by spiritual energy for more than a hundred years, it would condense large amounts of the sun and moon's essence, transforming into a strange plant that resembled the old snake. Therefore, it was known as the 'Jade Serpent Orchid.'
It had extraordinary detoxification effects. It could cure many strange poisons in the world. It grew by the side of a snake cave, and it matched the fact that there were detoxifying spirit herbs beside venomous insects. In addition, it would accompany the old snake in swallowing the essence of the sun and moon, condensing large amounts of vital essence. It was a favorite of cultivators.
The two held back their urge and didn't dare rush over to pluck it directly. It was said that the old snake had prepared it for himself. When the 'Jade Serpent Orchid' completely transformed into the old snake's appearance, it would swallow it. If anyone had any designs on the 'Jade Serpent Orchid', the old snake would definitely risk his life.
"The old snake has already transformed into a Jade Horned Snake. However, these three 'Jade Serpent Orchids' have yet to completely transform into the old snake's appearance. They haven't fully matured."
"How do we pluck them …"
"I believe the old snake was given a fright just now. It hid deep into the snake cave and temporarily doesn't dare to come out. If we slowly sneak over, we should be able to successfully pluck them. "
"It's a little unsafe. Let's wait a moment. If there's another dull sound from deep within the ruins, we will quickly rush over and pluck it before immediately escaping."
"Alright, let's wait patiently for a while."
After the two finished their discussion, they hid in the rock forest. Although they didn't know what was happening deep within the ruins, they felt that the situation was likely to continue. The dull sound from before would continue.
As expected, in less than a quarter of an hour, three muffled sounds rang out. Ye Fan and Pang Bo were alarmed. This was a strange feeling that they didn't understand. It was as if their souls were trembling involuntarily.
The two calmed their minds and quickly rushed forward. They plucked the three 'Jade Serpent Orchids' from the snake cave's entrance and rushed out of the rock forest without looking back.
After running for several kilometers, they came to a stop. At that moment, there was a rumbling sound behind them. It was as though there was an earthquake in the rock forest. Clearly, Old Snake had rushed out.
"Dong!"
Another dull sound came from deep within the ruins. Ye Fan and Pang Bo's hearts palpitated violently as they felt their chests ache. However, it was also because of this dull sound that the rock forest where Old Snake was located quietened down.
"Fortunately, we succeeded. I was really afraid that the old snake would chase after us. It has already become a spirit. Ordinary experts can't do anything to it, let alone us." The two of them sat on a large bluestone and wiped off their cold sweat.
Ye Fan and Pang Bo carefully looked at the 'Jade Serpent Orchid' in their hands. It really looked like an old snake with leaves and orchids on its head. Even the stem had patterns that resembled scales. Its entire body was crystalline and translucent, as though it was carved from suet jade. A refreshing fragrance surged into their organs.
"Unfortunately, it hasn't fully ripened yet …"
"Be content. Such things can only be chanced upon."
"It's said that it contains large amounts of life essence. I wonder what its true effects are."
"Let's find a safe place and try consuming it."
The two of them would never exchange the 'Jade Serpent Orchid' with the Spirit Ruin Grotto-heaven's Elder for the Hundred Herbs Liquid. Such an item was definitely many times better than the Hundred Herbs Liquid, which was extracted from a hundred herbs.
Ye Fan and Pang Bo grabbed vines and climbed up a cliff. The vegetation here was lush, but there were no signs of beasts or birds. It was very quiet.
"After consuming the 'Jade Serpent Orchid', we don't have to worry about encountering snakes, scorpions, or venomous insects."
The two discussed for a moment before Ye Fan decided to consume one to see the effects. His physique was rather special, so he didn't have to worry about the medicinal effects being too strong and penetrating the Sea of Bitterness.
Ye Fan bit off half of the Jade Serpent Orchid and the fragrance immediately spread. The entire cliff was filled with the fragrance. His mouth was filled with the fragrance and he felt all the pores on his body open up. The surroundings were filled with dense spiritual energy. The broken Jade Serpent Orchid was emitting life essence and there were tiny rays of multicolored light circulating around it. Ye Fan hurriedly put the remaining half of the Jade Serpent Orchid into his mouth.
Then, he quickly sat down cross-legged and began to circulate the mysterious technique recorded in the Dao Scripture. His entire body was motionless like a fossil. Not long after, Ye Fan's breathing suddenly became rapid. His face was as red as blood, his blood vessels were gushing, and his skin was bright red. Then, specks of brilliance rippled out from the surface of his body.
Pang Bo was very nervous as he quietly watched. He could feel a powerful spiritual energy attacking Ye Fan's flesh and organs.
It was to the extent where one could even clearly hear Ye Fan's blood rumbling, as if a surging river was surging. There was a powerful wave of life essence energy swirling within his body, continuously cleansing his flesh and blood, radiance even seeping out.
Only after an hour did the sound in Ye Fan's blood stop. His breathing gradually became longer and his pulse also stabilized. His entire body was much more agile.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, at this moment, Ye Fan's Sea of Bitterness burst out rays of blazing golden light. The rays of divine rainbows were bright and dazzling.
"It's coming!" Pang Bo was a little excited.
The scene he saw last time reappeared. Ye Fan's Sea of Bitterness turned into a golden ocean. Waves of "rumbling" sounds of tsunamis came out, as if thousands of troops and horses were galloping. It was deafening.
Angry waves rushed into the sky. The golden light was dazzling. The endless ocean, vast and undulating, swept up high into the sky. Blazing divine brilliance scattered all over the sky.
"Boom!"
Lightning flashed and thunder roared. Golden lightning streaked across the sky. Thousands of thunderclaps sounded in the sky. The destructive power contained endless vitality. The vigorous vitality surged in the dancing lightning.
The golden ocean, with monstrous waves, interweaved with the blazing lightning, forming a strange world of endless divine brilliance.
The deafening sound of tsunamis came. Even though Pang Bo had seen it before, he was still a little stunned at this moment. The golden Sea of Bitterness seemed to have a strange power, constantly shaking.
Ye Fan's Sea of Bitterness shone brightly, making the surrounding scenery shine with divine brilliance.
After a full four hours, everything slowly calmed down. The golden light converged, and the sound of the waves disappeared. Ye Fan's Sea of Bitterness returned to silence. His whole person suddenly became much more ethereal, with a kind of immortal-like temperament. He seemed to be extraordinary and refined.
An hour later, Ye Fan opened his eyes. It was as if two bolts of lightning had flashed through them. His eyes shone with a divine light, full of vigor and vitality.
"How do you feel?"
"I feel very good. The Sea of Bitterness has become bigger." Ye Fan began to operate the mysterious method recorded in the Taoist Scripture. The Sea of Bitterness suddenly lit up with a golden light. The Sea of Bitterness, which was the size of a sesame seed, became the size of a soybean, like a magic lamp fixed there.
"This speed of development … is really amazing!" While Pang Bo was happy for Ye Fan, he was also very surprised. This time, when Ye Fan opened the Sea of Bitterness, it suddenly expanded many times.
There were traces of divine power flowing in the golden Sea of Bitterness, making Ye Fan feel incomparably comfortable. The divine splendor rippling from the Sea of Bitterness was nourishing his flesh and blood. Ye Fan operated the mysterious method of the Taoist Scripture. A golden divine splendor rushed out from the Sea of Bitterness and shot out along his finger. With a soft "chi" sound, it pierced through an ancient tree in front of him.
Pang Bo was stunned and said, "You … can actually use … an attack similar to the 'Divine Glyph'!"
"The Jade Serpent Orchid is indeed extraordinary. The life essence it contains is many times stronger than the dozens of bottles of Hundred Herbs Liquid last time!" Ye Fan sighed. This time, he opened the golden Sea of Bitterness very smoothly.
Pang Bo also revealed a look of excitement and said, "This time's experience was not in vain. The harvest of these three spiritual medicines must be more than the harvest of the others combined."
"I really don't know what happened in the depths of the ruins. Are we still going to go deeper?"
"Of course we have to continue moving forward. If we go deeper, there might be more harvests. The vicious birds and wild beasts have all escaped. This is a rare opportunity! Moreover, there might be some kind of amazing change happening in the depths of the ruins. It might be a great opportunity for us. "
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