"Killing and arson is a golden belt. The ancient people were very honest."
While muttering, Chen Zong put away the thirty thousand white jade notes and some energy pills and red blood pills. He then pushed Bai Zhongping's body down the cliff and destroyed it.
Bai Zhongping's iron sword had the word "Bai" on it, which was the symbol of the Bai family. Chen Zong also threw it away.
In terms of strength, Bai Zhongping was stronger than any of the two men in black who had chased him before. Chen Zong was able to win because of the scorpion tail wolf's body, the scorpion tail, and the heavy iron arm guard. Most importantly, his cultivation had improved, and his sword art had improved, making him stronger.
"In a battle, I also need to know how to use the surrounding environment and combine it with time and place." This battle made Chen Zong more aware of the essentials of battle.
After taking energy pills and beast blood pills, sprinkling medicinal powder on the wound on his left arm, and cultivating the True Sword Skill to recover his strength and Qi and blood, Chen Zong immediately left with the sixteen scorpion tails.
The Blood Essence Fruit had high requirements for its growing environment. On the Dragon Horn Peak, there was only one place where the Blood Essence Fruit could grow. It was called the Dark Blood Mountain, located more than 1300 meters away from the Dragon Horn Peak.
After continuously climbing, Chen Zong finally arrived at the Dark Blood Mountain Range. At first glance, it was a relatively flat land on the mountain. It was a reddish-brown color without any green grass. There were only withered trees and scattered gravel. Chen Zong also saw many skeletons of unknown demon beasts. Half of them were buried in the ground, and the other half were exposed.
Chen Zong didn't know the origin of the Dark Blood Mountain. The records were very vague. He guessed that it was formed after many battles. It was suitable for the growth of some unique plants, such as the first-grade herb Triple Safflower, the second-grade herb Blood Grass, and the third-grade herb Ground Red Root.
All kinds of herbs were related to blood, suitable for refining beast blood pills, red blood pills, and so on.
The Blood Essence Fruit was currently the highest grade herb found in the Dark Blood Mountain. It was rare, and once it appeared, it would be fought over by many people.
Whether Chen Zong could get it was unknown, but he had to try.
Walking towards the interior of the Dark Blood Mountain, Chen Zong found other herbs along the way, such as the Blood Grass. He would dig them up and sell them to the Hundred Medicine Building.
He killed two Blood Jackals and one Blood Python.
As he walked, three silhouettes appeared in front of him. Through their auras, Chen Zong determined that two of them were at the seventh stage of the Qi and Blood realm while the other was at the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm.
The three of them heard the footsteps and turned to look. Chen Zong could only see a glimmer of light flash through the eyes of the Qi and Blood Realm Level Eight martial artist.
"You're a disciple of Brilliant Sword Hall?"
Disciples from different halls had different uniforms. The uniform of Brilliant Sword Hall was silver-grey, the uniform of Brilliant Soldier Hall was grey-white, the uniform of Brilliant Martial Hall was black, the uniform of Brilliant Soldier Hall was pure grey, and the uniform of Brilliant Earth Hall was brown.
The Eldest Senior Brother was not restricted.
These three people were from the Illuminating Earth Clan and the Illuminating Blade Clan.
"There is a Blood Essence Fruit Tree ahead. There are nine Blood Essence Fruits on it, and they are about to ripen." The Illuminating Blade Clan disciple, who was also the martial artist at the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm, quickly said in a low voice, "However, there is a Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast guarding it."
"You know the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast, right? It's a mid-grade Level 2 beast, but its iron armor is shockingly strong. It's very difficult for a Qi and Blood realm Level Eight martial artist to break through. Only a Qi and Blood realm Level Nine martial artist can deal with it." The Qi and Blood realm Level Seven martial artist from the Illuminating Earth Hall curled his lips and said. He could see that Chen Zong's cultivation was only at the sixth stage of the Qi and Blood realm and felt a sense of superiority, especially since he was a disciple of the Illuminating Earth Hall.
The Illuminating Earth Hall was different from the other four halls. Only those who had reached the seventh stage of the Qi and Blood realm before the age of 18 could enter directly, such as Yang Yigu and Tang Junhao. Therefore, the Illuminating Earth Hall was also defined as a gathering place for elite martial artists. Of course, this was not absolute. Although some people had not reached the seventh stage of the Qi and Blood realm, they were still young and could reach the seventh stage of the Qi and Blood realm before the age of 18.
However, reaching the seventh stage of the Qi and Blood realm were two different things. If they had not reached the seventh stage, it meant that they might be stuck at a bottleneck or die halfway.
"How about this? You came at the right time. Attract the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's attention and let the three of us attack it by surprise. We will strive to kill the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast. We can share one of the Blood Essence Fruits with you," said the martial artist at the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm.
"I think it's better to split the nine Blood Essence Fruits and the precious materials from the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast equally," said Chen Zong in an unhurried tone.
"Who do you think you are? Giving you one Blood Essence Fruit is already giving you face, and you still want to split it equally?" The Illuminating Blade Clan disciple at the seventh stage of the Illuminating Blade Clan, who had been silent all this while, was suddenly enraged. His tone was harsh and sarcastic.
Chen Zong shrugged his shoulders and did not respond.
"Splitting it equally is based on strength. Do you have that?" The disciple mocked again.
In an instant, a dazzling sword light tore through the air like a bolt of lightning. It appeared too suddenly and too quickly, giving the three of them a fright. The sword light flashed and disappeared in a flash, directly piercing through a withered tree trunk that was as thick as an adult's waist.
"Is this enough?" Chen Zong asked unhurriedly, putting the scorpion tail aside.
The three of them were stunned. That sword was very fast. It wasn't something a Qi Blood Realm martial artist could execute. It was definitely at the level of a Qi Blood Realm martial artist, or even slightly better. Although it wasn't at the level of a Qi Blood Realm martial artist, its power wasn't weak either. It was comparable to a Qi Blood Realm martial artist at the seventh level.
"Since that's the case, then let's rely on our own abilities." The disciple of Earth Illumination Hall shot a deep glance at Chen Zong and said coldly. The other two looked at each other and nodded secretly.
"Okay, then let's rely on our own abilities," Chen Zong also said.
"Let's get to know each other first. My name is Huang Biao, he is Meng Yuanchong, and he is Xiao Wei." The Qi Blood Realm martial artist at the eighth level said his name first, then pointed out the names of the Qi Blood Realm martial artists at the seventh level of Blade Illumination Hall and Earth Illumination Hall.
"I'm Chen Zong," Chen Zong said.
"Chen Zong …" Meng Yuanchong repeated, "You're the new disciple who forfeited the battle and shamed Sword Illumination Hall?"
Chen Zong didn't say anything. The three of them looked even more surprised.
"Cut the crap. Let's go kill that Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast now," Xiao Wei said coldly.
"You should agree to Senior Brother Huang's suggestion. Otherwise, you won't even get a single Blood Essence Fruit." Meng Yuanchong sneered.
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe he'll get more Blood Essence Fruits." Huang Biao's words were full of mockery.
The Blood Essence Fruit Tree was three meters tall. It had no leaves, and its branches were strangely shaped. It bore nine red fruits the size of an egg. They were all bright red as if they were about to ooze blood.
"The Blood Essence Fruits are ripe," Huang Biao said happily, but he looked at the beast under the Blood Essence Fruit Tree fearfully.
The Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast looked like a big wild boar, but it looked even more ferocious. It was almost two meters tall and three meters long. Its entire body was covered in dark red scales. The mane from its head to its back was as red as fire. The hair at the end of its tail was also as red as fire, like a burning flame. On its big head, two sharp fangs were more than half a meter long, like swords.
Its four limbs were not hooves, but sharp claws like a lion or tiger, which were more lethal.
The red scale armor gave the beast an even stronger defense. Its fangs were like swords, its claws were sharp, and its tail was like a steel whip. The bulge on its forehead was so hard that if it was hit, its bones would definitely be broken.
It could be said that this was a beast that could attack from head to toe. It had both terrifying lethality and amazing defense. No wonder it was said that only martial artists at the ninth level of the Qi and Blood realm were easier to deal with. Chen Zong estimated that even ordinary martial artists at the ninth level of the Qi and Blood realm might not be able to do anything to it.
"The Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast is very strong. Let's lure it away first, then take the opportunity to pick the Blood Essence Fruits," Huang Biao said. In the end, they did not plan to fight to the death with the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast.
Letting Chen Zong attract its attention so that the three of them could take the opportunity to kill it was probably just to fool Chen Zong.
The Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast also noticed the four of them. It let out a thunderous roar from the depths of its throat. Its face was ferocious, and its eyes emitted a blood-red light. Turbid saliva dripped from the corner of its mouth, and a tyrannical aura filled the air.
Even so, the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast did not charge over. It wanted to guard the nine Blood Essence Fruits. They were ripe and ready to be eaten.
Once it ate them, it might be able to improve further.
"Attack." Xiao Wei said coldly. He held the long blade in one hand and the short blade in the other. It was more difficult to control two blades than one.
Huang Biao and Meng Yuanchong also pulled out their blades. Huang Biao's blade was wide and thick, while Meng Yuanchong's blade was long and narrow like a willow leaf.
Chen Zong also pulled out his sword. The sword light was clear and bright.
They approached the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast step by step. However, the beast did not seem to have any intention of charging over. It seemed to be afraid of the nine Blood Essence Fruits.
"It seems that we have to kill the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast first." Huang Biao frowned. "The four of us should split up. If the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast wants to guard the Blood Essence Fruits, we can find an opportunity to attack and give it a fatal blow."
The four of them split up. Chen Zong faced the right side of the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast.
Among the four of them, Huang Biao had the highest cultivation. In the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's perception, his Qi and blood power was the strongest. The Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's eyes were fixed on him the whole time. Next, it was Xiao Wei and Meng Yuanchong. On the contrary, Chen Zong was underestimated because his cultivation was the weakest.
Instead of taking the initiative to attack, the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast crouched on the ground and made an attacking posture. A horrifying and brutal aura spread out, as if it was going to roll up a demonic wind.
"Attack!" Huang Biao shouted. His Qi and blood power exploded. He held the Mountain-splitting Blade with both of his hands and chopped down. The blade light was dazzling, with a layer of bloody light spreading out. It was so powerful that it seemed to be able to split a mountain in half.
The Mountain-splitting Blade Art of the Upper Rank of the Mortal Realm!
Meng Yuanchong suddenly thrust out his blade. It was like a thunderbolt tearing through the air, bringing up a shockingly sharp sound. The tip of the blade was shining with a cold light.
The Thunder Piercing Blade Art of the Mortal Realm!
Xiao Wei's long blade chopped down, followed by his short blade. The two blades crossed, one long and one short blade light was extremely sharp, weaving into a net that covered the left side of the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast.
The Inverted Blade Art of the Mortal Realm!
Chen Zong exploded his Qi and blood power. He thrust out his sword, which turned into a lone star descending to the mortal world. When it dissipated, it had already hit the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's body.
A shock force made Chen Zong back. The Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's scales were very hard, which surprised Chen Zong.
Although the Lone Star Art was only at the beginner level, its power was not weak at all. It was better at single point attacks than the Diffraction Sword Art. However, it only left a small wound on the Bloodthirsty Iron-Scale Beast's body, and did not break through its defense.
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