bestfiction Chapter 446
Chapter 446
They bypassed the "obstacles" and walked a little further. The surrounding spiritual energy became denser, and even without using techniques to observe spiritual energy, their bodies could sense the increase in spiritual energy density, especially Zhong Ming.
After the dragon soul's intervention, all his meridians were transformed into dragon veins, automatically absorbing spiritual energy. This allows him to replenish the spiritual energy he consumed during the exploration simply by meditating for a while.
He gestured for the group to move forward, and then he took a moment to adjust his breathing, allowing his body to reach its optimal state.
Xuanjing and Yue Kaishan went ahead to scout the way.
They returned a few minutes later. One of them looked excited, but Xuan Jing acted differently than usual.
"It's an earth dragon, not the kind used for medicinal herbs, but an earth-elemental dragon, and it looks like it has some lizard blood mixed in." Yue Kaishan was so excited that he almost forgot to focus his voice. After saying that, he left the audience in suspense, "Guess what else I saw?"
"Speak quickly."
"The Spirit Milk Pool is located in a cave. Inside the cave is a pool of spiritual liquid. This is a true blessed land. If you absorb all of it, it is estimated that you can cultivate a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator."
"It didn't spot you?"
"It's sleeping."
Chen Dahai became excited after hearing this and quickly asked, "What realm?"
“It’s probably advancing to the third rank.” Xuan Jing finally spoke, deducing that this was the reason the dragon had come here.
It wanted to break through, so it left its own territory to find rare and precious materials.
Zhong Ming immediately recalled his encounter at the bottom of the sea, where the merman tried to break through to the next level but was interrupted by the cold spring and went into a state of demonic possession, resulting in his death.
"Isn't this a good opportunity?"
"No, the breakthrough of demonic beasts is different from that of humans. When a demonic beast breaks through, its power is at its peak. Even if it fails, it can still release its power with its powerful physique. However... if we fail to kill it in one blow, we may face the full wrath of a dragon."
Dragons are known for their terrifying combat power among monsters. It is commonplace for them to attack those above them. In a direct confrontation, the four of them might not be able to defeat one.
"A sneak attack."
"It's very perceptive. We only glanced at it from afar, and it showed signs of waking up, or perhaps it already was, pretending to be asleep to lure us in."
Xuan Jing harbored no illusions; he believed that the series of commotions had already alerted the other party.
"We can only launch a sneak attack and try to get close."
Suddenly, Zhong Ming thought of something and took out the lump of "feces" from the storage bag.
"You just said it was an earthworm? If this isn't excrement, then it must be a lump of...ambergris?"
This is valuable; ambergris is an expensive item no matter how you look at it.
The group began to discuss the most effective way to kill the enemy.
"I'll stick to the same trick." Xuan Jing's specialty: a bunch of explosive talismans connected together in a unique way. The resulting explosion might not kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but it would definitely injure them.
That's the good thing about talismans. No matter if you're in the Golden Core stage or the Qi Refining stage, their power doesn't change with the user's cultivation level. As long as you're willing to accumulate a large quantity, their power will increase.
In stark contrast to Hehe, Yue Kaishan has been focusing on improving his defenses these days, resulting in a decline in his offensive capabilities instead of an improvement.
Zhong Ming's ultimate move is probably beyond the reach of "Spiritual Retirement Home," so the only option left is the Four Seasons Revolving, which takes time to execute.
Chen Dahai's attack was still with crossbow bolts.
Therefore, the only option was for Xuan Jing to sneak up and attack the earth dragon, while Chen Dahai tried his best to make his attack and the talisman explosion arrive at the same time.
Zhong Ming provided support from the center, while Yue Kaishan protected Chen Dahai.
"Xuanjing, find a way to sneak over there."
"This is too difficult. What...are you referring to?"
Zhong Ming pointed at the ambergris, revealing his snow-white teeth.
"This...this is too precious! You want me to sneak over here wrapped in ambergris?"
“I think it would be more reliable to let him go over wrapped in that lump of feces.”
"You can accept saliva on your lips, but can you accept a pile of poop on your lips, wriggling towards you..."
The group silently suppressed their nausea and looked at Xuan Jing with the reverence one would show to a warrior on his journey.
Xuan Jing paused for a moment, then said, "When it comes to dividing the money, I want the lion's share."
"I'll come to your aid." Zhong Ming took out the twin swords and carried them on his back, ready to charge forward on his swords if necessary.
Over the next few minutes, everyone worked hard to spread the ambergris evenly on Xuan Jing's body, and also took off the explosive talismans that he was ready to detonate at any time from his armor. His handsome iron armor was smeared into a gray "mud lump", looking like a beggar's chicken that was about to be cooked.
"Then, let's get started."
The cave was very bright. Dragons love treasures, and sometimes shiny things can please them. In its claws, it held a huge luminous pearl. It wasn't a valuable treasure, but it was something the dragon liked, and it carried it with it when it went out.
Xuan Jing silently calculated the path, and a "gray ball" with only two small holes slowly rolled on the ground, moving towards the other party.
Chen Dahai found a good spot and locked onto the location of the dragon's head.
Zhong Ming also crawled forward.
As the two drew closer, Zhong Ming's heart pounded faster and faster, while Chen Dahai's heart beat slower and slower, as if he had entered a state of hibernation.
As Xuan Jing traversed one pebble after another, finally reaching the awkward spot where he had to stand up and take a few steps, a voice suddenly and clearly reached the ears of the four of them.
"They came too slowly."
"not good."
Unable to determine the source of the sound, the group instinctively sensed something was wrong and immediately launched an attack.
A crossbow bolt coiled around a blazing fire dragon whistled towards the dragon's head. Zhong Ming leaped out from behind cover, wielding the "Spring Cold" spear and dragging his gun, launching a fearless charge.
Xuan Jing shuddered, and the ambergris fell like crumbs. He concealed his attack behind his back and began to charge at his opponent.
"I didn't expect humans to actually keep their word and send such good meat, but... it wasn't delivered to the place I mentioned."
The earth dragon's enormous body began to move, and the hard rocks parted to make way for it like cotton. The cave shook violently, and stalactites several meters long seemed ready to crash down at any moment.
"Is that a dragon speaking?!"
"Impossible. Only those at the Foundation Establishment stage can initially control their divine sense. Even if a dragon is the king of demon beasts, it is impossible for it to develop its divine sense and speak human language at the second rank."
Before he could finish his denial, Xuan Jing, who was at the forefront, faltered, his body trembling uncontrollably under the immense pressure. He screamed like a madman:
"It's not trying to advance! It's just fallen from the third rank to the second rank!"