Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 1066: Chapter 1066: Xuanyin Cave Seventh Layer

”Thank you, Brother Yun Xiao, for your help!”

Luo Fusheng, who felt regretful for a while, eventually calmed his heart. After all, it was Yun Xiao who saved the lives of their four members of Demons Mountain this time, so he directly clasped his fists in gratitude.

All respect in the world is based on strength. Previously, when they first met outside, Luo Fusheng was not fond of Yun Xiao for specific reasons, and that was because he hadn’t witnessed Yun Xiao’s combat prowess firsthand.

But now, the situation is completely different. Even though Luo Fusheng still harbors some unusual thoughts about Xu Hongzhuang, compared to someone as hypocritical as Su Jian, Luo Fusheng can be considered forthright, clearly distinguishing between gratitude and resentment.

”You’d better check on them first, their injuries aren’t light!”

Yun Xiao waved his hand noncommittally. He actually didn’t have a good impression of this first genius of Demons Mountain, perhaps even unbeknownst to himself, because of Luo Fusheng’s attitude toward Xu Hongzhuang.

After expressing his thanks to Yun Xiao once more, Luo Fusheng directly turned his head and quickly pressed several acupoints on the wounded bodies of Xiao Ming and the others, causing Yun Xiao to nod slightly.

Though this first genius of Demons Mountain is most proficient in Beast Vein, his methods for healing ordinary humans are somewhat crude yet adequate.

Xiao Ming and the others were severely injured, but they were just ordinary injuries. As long as they weren’t life-threatening, they posed no difficulty for Luo Fusheng, who was a genius of Earth Rank Middle Level Beast Vein.

That’s precisely why Yun Xiao didn’t take the initiative, otherwise, with his Medical Pulse Technique, he might have made Luo Fusheng view him with new eyes, since for a Meridian Refining Master, strength in meridian refinement could more likely command true respect.

”These fellows are incapacitated, it seems unsuitable for us to continue further into Xuanyin Cave, we’ll take the lead!”

Yun Xiao nodded, then spoke words that brought a flash of disappointment across Luo Fusheng’s face, because according to his original intent, since they fought side by side once, they were already partners, navigating Xuanyin Cave together thereafter should have followed naturally, shouldn’t it?

Of course, there was still an unspoken worry festering in Luo Fusheng’s heart: now that Demons Mountain was left with only him able to continue fighting, what if Su Jian came back when Yun Xiao and the others left?

”Don’t worry, without absolute certainty, Su Jian won’t dare make a move again!”

With Yun Xiao’s astuteness, how could he not know what Luo Fusheng was thinking? So, without waiting for the latter to speak, he voiced his thoughts, leaving the genius of Demons Mountain feeling quite embarrassed.

Yet, as Yun Xiao said, they were all smart people, and his speculation about Su Jian was precisely on target.

Individuals like Su Jian, cautious by nature, typically wouldn’t engage in battles lacking assurance. His previous defeat owed simply to not having anticipated the sudden appearance of Yun Xiao as a variable.

Furthermore, how could Su Jian predict that these two groups would split? Even if lurking in the shadows, how could he be certain they weren’t deliberately luring him out?

Intelligent people are such because they think too much, but sometimes, thinking too much isn’t necessarily a good thing.

”Brother Fusheng, be careful yourselves!”

Xu Hongzhuang naturally chose to follow Yun Xiao as she spoke, then fell in behind him. Ling Wan quickly caught up, and shortly afterward, only four geniuses of Demons Mountain remained in the depths of Xuanyin Cave’s second layer.

”Brother, Sister Hongzhuang seems to be interested in Yun Xiao...”

Beside him, Xiao Ming stared at the three figures disappearing into the darkness. After a long moment, he couldn’t help but move closer to Luo Fusheng, wanting to say something, but his words were brusquely interrupted.

”Shut up!”

Mentioning this made Luo Fusheng somewhat annoyed. Ever since Xu Hongzhuang demonstrated astonishing talent at Demons Mountain, he had always admired her. However, while she respected him, there was never any romantic affection, leaving him constantly disappointed.

Luo Fusheng wasn’t foolish. From the day Xu Hongzhuang tamed the Snow Stepping Flying Horse and left to later seeing her with Yun Xiao, he had already guessed some of it.

But Luo Fusheng simply didn’t want to admit it. Now, having been saved by Yun Xiao, would he let jealousy overtake gratitude and tarnish his honor?

Yet, Xiao Ming’s ill-chosen words hit precisely upon the matter Luo Fusheng least wanted to face, so naturally he reacted with anger. This rebuke made Xiao Ming immediately quiet, no longer daring to speak.

”Focus on healing, there are things in Xuanyin Cave still waiting for us!”

After chastising Xiao Ming, Luo Fusheng’s eyes glinted, then he continued, ”And as for Su Jian, one day, I will personally demand recompense for today’s humiliation!”

Luo Fusheng cast a glance at the two corpses on the ground, his anger not remotely assuaged. As Demons Mountain’s first genius, he possessed pride, but now he had to rely on an outsider for survival, an unparalleled humiliation in his life.

Yet all of this could only be settled the next time he confronted Su Jian. However, Luo Fusheng seemed to have forgotten that alone, he absolutely wouldn’t be Su Jian’s match, given the latter was a Half-step Earth Realm expert.

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Xuanyin Cave has a total of seven layers!

At this time, it has been a full ten days since the geniuses of Tenglong Continent entered Xuanyin Cave, and during this period, fierce battles have been erupting continuously within the cave.

Most of these battles occur between human geniuses and Vein Demons, because rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are often guarded by powerful Vein Demons. If you want to obtain them, you need to first clear away these obstacles.

Of course, apart from battles between humans and Vein Demons, there are also many conflicts where human geniuses fight each other to the death over the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Thus, the ten days have reduced the geniuses entering this Xuanyin Cave by at least two out of ten. Many of them are outstanding young talents from various sect families, who may never walk out of this cave alive.

But this has not dampened the enthusiasm of these young geniuses. They remember why they came and, before finding the Illusion Yin Grass, they absolutely refuse to leave the cave easily. After all, there is no time limit.

The saying goes, ”For wealth, people are willing to die.” In the hearts of these young geniuses, as long as they can find the Illusion Yin Grass and bring it out of the cave intact, their purpose this time would be considered accomplished.

By then, presenting the Illusion Yin Grass would not only make them stand out among many young geniuses but also make them a Dragon Continent’s celebrated hero, and extremely prestigious.

However, to obtain the Illusion Yin Grass, they must first find its location. Since it is an Earth Rank Advanced medicinal herb, it is likely guarded by Vein Demons of the Ninth Rank, making it a challenging task to acquire successfully.

At least during these ten days, no young genius has truly found the location of Illusion Yin Grass, let alone claim it for their own.

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The seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave!

Swoosh swoosh!

Two piercing sounds came from the darkness, followed by the appearance of two similar-looking figures. These two are none other than Zhao Family’s genius brothers, one of the three prominent sect families, Xiao, Chu, and Zhao.

The elder brother, Zhao Ling, has reached the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm and is the leading figure among the younger generation of Zhao Family. His sibling, Zhao Yang, is slightly less powerful but has also reached the late stage of the Seeking Origin Realm.

The Zhao brothers are considered outstanding talents in this adventure into Xuanyin Cave, making them the first two to enter the seventh layer, thus suggesting they have the greatest chance to obtain the real Illusion Yin Grass.

Being one of the three major families, the Zhao brothers are well-informed. Knowing there are seven layers in Xuanyin Cave, reaching the seventh layer indicates they are closer to acquiring the Illusion Yin Grass.

”Hehe, second brother, it seems our brothers will be the first to take the lead this time!”

The elder Zhao Ling wore a slightly smug expression, and after speaking, his gaze turned to the depths of the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave, where there was a vast lake spanning hundreds of feet, its heart shimmering with light.

”Is that... Illusion Yin Grass?”

Even though the lighting of the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave was dim, the underground lake wasn’t too big. With the sharp eyes of Zhao Ling and Zhao Yang, they immediately spotted a small plant on the island at the heart of the lake.

It appeared to be a pale blue plant, and even from afar, its color-changing glow and swirling cold aura made it look extraordinarily mystical.

The Zhao brothers had come across some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the previous layers of Xuanyin Cave but felt a sudden realization upon seeing the small plant on the island - perhaps what they found before was nothing compared to this treasure.

”That must be the Illusion Yin Grass. There’s no time to lose—we should grab the Illusion Yin Grass first!”

Zhao Ling’s eyes sparkled, and after exchanging a meaningful glance with his brother, he spoke solemnly. Then, he retrieved some wooden planks from his Waist Storage and threw them into the nearby lake.

Being at the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm, the Zhao Brothers couldn’t yet run across water like air. However, the lake wasn’t the sky, and with some support items to leverage from, the hundred-foot distance to the island was manageable for them.

Whosh!

The Zhao brothers leaped into the air, one stepping onto the wooden plank, retrieving, and tossing it, steadily advancing until they reached the island in the lake in no time.

”Haha, it really is the Illusion Yin Grass!”

Upon seeing the blue grass up close, Zhao Ling couldn’t help but laugh merrily, their laughter echoing around the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave, gradually fading away.