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Chapter 710: Chapter 716: Rumors
"Shuo, how did you get so badly injured?! Who did this to you!" Li Zhirui’s Spirit Division appeared and immediately noticed Li Chengshuo’s severe injuries, asking with a grim face.
This was a mix of anger at the person who had hurt her and dissatisfaction with Li Chengshuo for not using the Soul Dividing Jade Slip sooner.
If she had used it earlier, her injuries wouldn’t have been so serious!
"You deserve to die!"
Seeing her covered in wounds, with a faint breath, Li Zhirui couldn’t bring herself to scold her; the fury she felt had to be directed at the true culprit.
"No one can stop me! Not even a Nascent Soul cultivator!" Just one glance from Li Zhirui made He Jianyi feel as though he was being targeted by some wild, primordial beast, sending chills through his body and causing him to tremble uncontrollably.
But soon, he composed himself, his expression becoming solemn, but he didn’t retreat. He bravely continued his assault on Li Chengshuo.
He was aware of the vast gap between himself and a Nascent Soul, even though it was just a wisp of a Spirit Division; he still wasn’t someone he could contend with.
Yet, the thought of simply fleeing was something He Jianyi couldn’t bear!
He was only a step away from reaching the Nascent Soul stage. He just needed to capture Li Chengshuo, and the gate to the Nascent Soul stage would open wide for him.
If he missed this chance, there was no telling how many years it might be before he encountered another Taiyin Spiritual Body. Given his current lifespan, it was very possible he wouldn’t live to see that day!
Rather than living a mediocre life and dying at the Golden Core stage, he preferred to risk everything on the chance he might carve out a remarkable future.
"Die!"
He Jianyi roared in fury, six figures each wielding a Magical Treasure, spirit light flickering, mana surging powerfully. Their speed was so rapid that only their afterimages could be seen, each carrying the force to shatter mountains, fiercely attacking Li Chengshuo.
Li Zhirui’s Spirit Division cast a casual glance, summoning nearby Spiritual Energy with a wave of her hand. With a pinch of a spell, it transformed into six massive dragons that blocked He Jianyi firmly on the outside.
"Your Divine Power is quite good, but unfortunately, you’re a bit lacking in strength."
With just a glance, she identified his true body, then commanded the nearby plants to attack.
The seemingly delicate plants, once enhanced by mana, turned exceedingly sharp. Although they could not hold for long, the area was lush with vegetation, giving Li Zhirui an inexhaustible supply of weapons.
In contrast, He Jianyi found it increasingly difficult to defend against this continuous onslaught.
The Spirit Division had no intention of prolonging the battle since every activation came with a time limit. If the attacker wasn’t dealt with before the Spirit Division dissipated, then Li Chengshuo would be in danger!
For a moment, fingers fluttered, spells were cast incessantly, and Spirit Light emerged. Nearby plants grew wildly as if nourished by a potent tonic, the green grass razor-sharp and the brown branches heavy. Any miscare would result in a new wound.
"Hahaha, who would have thought that in this lifetime, this would be where I end! Damn heavens, this is unfair! I am not willing, I am not willing, I can’t accept this!"
Among the multitude of plants, He Jianyi’s voice grew fainter and fainter until it disappeared completely.
It was clear that here was a man with a story, but unfortunately, there were no listeners on the scene, and he could only recount his tale to others in the netherworld.
Li Zhirui turned to look at the grievously injured Li Chengshuo, sighed softly, and drew He Jianyi’s storage ring towards her. She searched within it for some healing Spirit Pills, helped her refine them, and then mobilized the nearby Wood and Water Spiritual Energy to quicken her body’s recovery.
Having done all these, she sat down to wait for Li Chengshuo to awaken.
If she didn’t wake up before his mana ran out, he would have to find a hidden spot nearby to hide her and leave her under the protection of her Spirit Beast.
Fortunately, Li Chengshuo had eventually recovered a bit before his Spirit Division dissipated, enough that he could, with the help of the Moon Python, make his way to the nearest Immortal City.
"Great misfortune brings great fortune!" Li Zhirui cautioned, "Having benefited from injury, you’ve now broken through to the Golden Core Late Stage. It’s time to return to the clan."
"Yes!"
Li Chengshuo replied respectfully.
Li Zhirui could tell she was just humoring him, shook his head, and did not say anything more, dissolving the Spirit Division of his own accord.
"Let’s go. Once I’ve healed and broken through to the Golden Core Late Stage, I’ll find the Taiyin Spiritual Objects and help Howling Moon evolve."
One person and one python swiftly departed, leaving behind a ravaged earth that bore witness to a great battle once waged here.
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"How difficult is the path to the Nascent Soul!"
In some territory of the Southern Domain, Li Chengsheng sighed sincerely.
After leaving the clan, he had headed south, traversing mountains and rivers to reach the Southern Domain.
His choice to come to the Southern Domain for training was deliberate, for this place was rich with Sun Spirit Objects and Spiritual Fire resources!
It was rumored that the Southern Domain had ten Golden Crow Sunsprings, the bathing spots of the solar Golden Crows, filled with the dense essence of the Golden Crow. It was said that any crow that soaked in these waters, even briefly, would see a significant enhancement in their bloodline!
There were also remnants of the Phoenix clan’s ancient grounds, hiding countless fire-related Spiritual Objects and divine bird feathers. Talk of Phoenix Feathers and Earth Melting Crystal Stones were not exaggerations but an actual description of the treasures found there!
Volcanoes, a common sight in the Southern Domain, served as evidence. Li Chengsheng once visited Huoshan Prefecture, which was, in fact, not that rare.
Especially in the Extremely Southern Land, the endless chain of thousands of volcanoes, and the abundance of Southern Domain’s various fire-related and sun-related Spiritual Objects, fortified many cultivators’ belief in the legend. Even after countless years, though, no one had discovered these mythical places.
Still, some cultivators remained hopeful, believing themselves to be the prophesized Child of Destiny, certain they could find these legendary lands and consequently peak in their life’s journey.
But, in reality, all of them were merely daydreaming.
Li Chengsheng had not thought about finding these legendary places, but the Southern Domain was indeed more suitable for his training, with various resources and opportunities that aligned with his situation.
"Looking for teammates! Heading to the Undying Volcano in the southern extremities in five days, interested friends come have a look. Our Spirit Fire Squad is quite famous in the entire Immortal City, definitely not one to trap people!"
"Freshly made Fire-Repelling Pills here, extraordinary effects, selling at a loss!"
"Come on, don’t miss out! Have a look at my wares; I have all kinds of Spiritual Objects and Methods!"
Li Chengsheng had arrived at Quelling Fire Immortal City a few days back, this city being the closest to the Undying Volcano. Less than a hundred miles further and one would reach the Undying Volcano, a forbidden place for the human race!
No one knew why, but within the Undying Volcano lived an abundance of fire-attributed Devil Beasts, and deep within were even a considerable number of Fifth-order Great Devils.
However, the human race could not survive in there, as the Undying Volcano constantly emitted a type of Fire Evil Qi harmful to the human body!
It wasn’t as much of a problem for those with higher cultivation levels, but for ordinary people and Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was lethal, hence it was deemed a forbidden land for humans.
