Chapter 626 - 396: Plundering Fruits and Refining Seal, Gu Yuan’s Blessed Land!
Chapter 626: Chapter 396: Plundering Fruits and Refining Seal, Gu Yuan’s Blessed Land!
This is a treasure of extraordinary rarity.
It is also one of Gu Yuan’s destinations on this journey.
From the Heart-devouring Insect, he acquired the Blood Bat’s memory and knew that this Demon Origin Mountain was a place of great fortune for him.
Originally, after Vast Void Villa was split into three, the Treasure Pavilion, Demon Origin Mountain, and Forbidden Heaven Tower were distinct parts and could not be linked for teleportation.
However, due to the unexpected interference of the Nine Marshes Great Demon and the collapse of the Seven Profound Treasure Tower, the void shifted, establishing a faint connection between the three Pocket World fragments.
The Heart-devouring Insect, having taken over the Blood Bat’s body, naturally became an Earth Spirit of this Pocket World and could barely manipulate some Pocket World power to teleport Gu Yuan into the Demon Origin Mountain.
Although there was only this one teleportation opportunity, it was already enough for Gu Yuan.
Accumulated over unknown ages, this Demon Origin Mountain is rich not only in mystical exotic fruits but abundant in quantity.
So long as he can slay the Fierce Beasts, he can claim them.
Gu Yuan has already made his plans.
He will take the Celestial Ruler Jade, refine the Overstepping Seal, then undergo draconic transformation, devouring the mystical exotic fruits to achieve six thousand strands of Supreme Dharma Power!
Once this power is achieved, the Daoist Embryo ordeal would be a sure success!
If planned properly, this site would be where he achieves his Daoist Embryo!
He might not even need to return to Jiuyi Mountain!
Such an opportunity, if not a land of fortune, what is it?
And Gu Yuan’s current path leads him toward Celestial Immortal Peak, where the Celestial Ruler Jade is located.
This Turtle Immortal Peak happens to be on the way to Celestial Immortal Peak, so Gu Yuan plans to casually collect the Likui Pearl.
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"Hiss, hiss, hiss!"
In just a moment, Turtle Immortal Peak resounded with an angry hiss, as thick Demon Qi surged into the sky. A massive, mountain-sized giant turtle manipulated pervasive Yin Qi, shrouding the Celestial Vault, turning the entire Spirit Peak into a realm of night.
But in just a heartbeat, a dazzling sword light cleaved through the dark clouds, bringing light to the sky.
"Swish!"
Subsequently, a radiance swept up, without pause, heading toward Ape Immortal Peak.
This peak too lies on the direct path to Celestial Immortal Peak, and treasures grow upon it, so Gu Yuan plans to collect them along the way.
However, as to what these treasures are exactly, Gu Yuan does not know.
After all, the Blood Bat’s reincarnation memory is fragmented, and with millions of years of change in the Demon Origin Mountain, not everything can be known.
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Ape Immortal Peak.
The topography of this peak is unique, like a majestic monkey sculpture, standing vividly lifelike.
In Demon Origin Mountain, thousands of years have passed in silence, broken only by the roars of beasts and the long howls of ape troops, and Ape Immortal Peak is no exception.
But today, the peak resounds with noise.
"Gentlemen, opportunities abide by the rule of first come, first served. This Little Innate Dao Yuan Fruit was discovered by me, and the demon apes of this mountain were slain through my efforts. For you all to suddenly descend and besiege me—is it not lacking principles?"
A clear, crisp female voice, tinged with anger, sounded upon Ape Immortal Peak.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Qinn Yun, the treasures belong to those who are virtuous."
"Not to those who were first to arrive!"
"If treasures of the Secret Realm were allocated by timing, how could they end up with us? Instead, they would belong to the Master of the Secret Realm!"
The laughter rang out, indifferent.
"Sophistry!"
"Do you all intend to use numbers to overpower the few?"
"Are you not afraid of the wrath of the Demon Palace and Dragon Court?"
Amidst the ethereal mist, Qinn Yun’s face was icy as she stood in front of a silver Jade Tree, coldly addressing the two Great Demons before her.
The two Great Demons, one with a pair of horns on its head, the other with a fair face, with seemingly golden fire flowing in its eyes.
These were the Cyan Flood Dragon of the Upper-class Water Mansion and the Golden Flood Dragon Youth.
"Fellow Daoist Qinn, ordinarily I would never bully using numbers, but now the situation is complex and unstable, at a time of turmoil, leaving no room for concession. We urgently need this fruit for advancement, and hope you can understand!"
The Cyan Flood Dragon made a reverent prostration, apologetically saying to Qinn Yun.
Yet within his eyes, there was a biting chill, the air laden with killing intent.
"Despicable!"
Qinn Yun’s face showed shock and anger, speaking coldly, yet unwilling to step aside.
The Little Innate Dao Yuan Fruit is a miraculous fruit that, when consumed during advancement to Daoist Embryo, can increase the probability by ten percent, the same for the Demon Race.
Though it seems a small amount, the ordeal of the Daoist Embryo is exceedingly challenging, and a ten percent chance could be lifesaving at a critical time.
"Blame it on the scarcity of forces among your Human Race!"
The Cyan Flood Dragon spoke lightly, then stepped forward, a green light gathering around him.
The Golden Flood Dragon Youth also stepped forward, golden fire flashing in his eyes, radiating killing intent.
"These mountain treasures are not few, there’s no need to hang on one tree. Stand aside now, and we can let you leave unharmed!"
The Golden Flood Dragon Youth spoke icily, exerting pressure.
Qinn Yun clenched her silver teeth, hesitating immensely.
She was naturally unwilling to give up the fruit, but the two demons wielded formidable strength together. Not relenting would inevitably lead to a fierce battle.
Extremely perilous.
"What to do?"
A deep conflict stirred within her heart.
"Do not deceive yourself!"
The Cyan Flood Dragon’s expression grew colder, stepping forward again.
Qinn Yun’s face whitened slightly, but internally she sighed, preparing to step aside.
"Swish!"
But at that moment, a glow of radiance appeared, speeding from a great distance, landing above Ape Immortal Peak.
"Brother Feiyu?!"
"Quickly help me!"
Upon seeing this sudden radiance, delight appeared on Qinn Yun’s face. Her Divine Thought surged, swiftly calling out.
At the same time, she felt a surge of excitement within her heart, vaguely understanding why her Bottleneck Gold Seal had trembled.
An arrival at such a crucial moment was nothing short of divine intervention.
"It’s him?!"
Meanwhile, the Golden Flood Dragon Youth’s complexion changed drastically, without a moment’s thought, demon power surged forth, releasing a mighty thunderlight, as if summoning something.
"What are you doing? Why suddenly invoke the Demon Palace’s Thunder Order to summon help?"
The Cyan Flood Dragon, with a puzzled expression, asked in a deep voice.
This lightning was a special Thunder Order under the Demon Palace. The Demon Palace decreed that any demon under its rule must rush to aid when it sees this lightning.
Though none of the demons were currently in the East Sea, this lightning would surely draw the attention of other Great Demons in the mountains.
The Seventy-two Mansions of the Demon Palace were not all harmonious. This Little Innate Dao Yuan Fruit was a rare treasure. If it attracted other Great Demons, how would they divide it?
"My brother, do not fault me, this person is a formidable and fierce individual, a peerless Sword Immortal of the Human Race. If engaged with him, I will surely perish, and even if you triumph, there’s still that Human woman by his side. The situation is urgent, it allows no delay!"
Having witnessed Gu Yuan’s fierceness, the Golden Flood Dragon Youth urgently explained.
"As formidable as this?"
The Cyan Flood Dragon paused, but did not doubt.
He had knowledge of the Golden Flood Dragon’s strength; someone who made him appear so threatened could not be an ordinary person.
"Daoist, quickly arrive!"
Meanwhile, witnessing the situation, Qinn Yun felt a surge, urgently calling once more.
But the radiance in the Celestial Vault merely swept the scene with Divine Thought, then sped off again, not even descending from the clouds, let alone aiding Qinn Yun in vying for the Little Innate Dao Yuan Fruit.
Only a distant voice reached Qinn Yun’s ears.
"Do not contest..."
Qinn Yun stood entirely stunned.
"Left? How could he be so merciless, leaving so cleanly without even descending from the clouds?"
Was this still a Sword Immortal?
How could such a figure cause my Bottleneck Gold Seal to tremble?
Qinn Yun found it inconceivable.
"Departed? Is he truly such a fierce figure among Sword Immortals?"
The Cyan Flood Dragon was momentarily stunned, then laughed wryly.
"Could it be that Junior Brother mistook him?"
The Golden Flood Dragon Youth, observing Gu Yuan’s Escape Light, also showed a look of doubt.
"Really left? How can this be? Could there be something more valuable ahead than Realm-Breaking Items?"
The Golden Flood Dragon Youth whispered, puzzled.
"Hahaha, what could surpass Realm-Breaking?"
"Stop wasting words, quickly retrieve this fruit. If I can obtain one or two treasures more, I’ll have hope of directly breaking through to Demon King, and by then, everything in this mountain shall be mine!"
"Whatever treasure he claims, he must obediently return it to me!"
The Cyan Flood Dragon issued a cold snort, striding forward, pressing toward Qinn Yun.