On the Cultivation Continent, strength is paramount. Qi Huang had naturally become the leader of the group, and no one could object, so they could only continue on their journey with her.
The female disciples of the HongHua Sect took the opportunity to use the Cat’s Eye Tears. Since they were only at the Body Refining Realm, they couldn’t see ghosts without these items, which made the experience lack stimulation.
As it turned out, Qi Huang’s idea had some merit. The more than twenty girls who had consumed the Golden Life Flower Seeds advanced as a team. The aroma in the surrounding air was exceptionally rich and long-lasting.
Taking a moment, Qi Huang took out a stack of talisman paper from her storage ring and distributed it, introducing, “Although you already have protective talismans on your bodies, those things are more for deterring evil spirits and cannot defend against substantial attacks. Coupled with these Body Protection Talismans from the early Heavenly Punishment Realm, we can ensure no mishaps.”
“Heavenly Punishment Realm?”
Upon hearing this, the girls were overjoyed and eagerly accepted them.
“Teacher, can you give a disciple one?”
Elder Kang pleaded from the side. Although his strength had reached the fourth level of the Shentong Realm, he was nothing in this Tencel Valley Treasure Land.
“Here’s one for you!”
Qi Huang generously tossed one over. She did need this guy as a guide and also needed him to “report back” later; she couldn’t let him die just like that.
After receiving the Body Protection Talisman, Elder Kang immediately put it on and found that it was indeed a Spiritual Sense Shield of the Heavenly Punishment Realm that he couldn’t shake. He exclaimed in amazement, “I never expected Teacher to have reached the Heavenly Punishment Realm at such a young age! That newly appointed Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect, Xue Shan Tian, is nothing compared to you. You are the only true monster in the Cultivation World.”
Qi Huang’s lips twitched as she heard this. She really wanted to give this old geezer a good punch, but as the saying goes, never strike a smiling face. Considering the flattery, she decided to be magnanimous and spare the old fellow’s dog’s life.
By the way, what does this Lightning Eagle look like?
Qi Huang changed the topic.
“That’s right. If we need to find the Golden Life Flower, we must first find the Lightning Eagle. We should at least know what that thing looks like, otherwise, we won’t recognize it when we see it,”
Yun Fei chimed in from the side.
“No problem, I have a picture here.”
Elder Kang took out a painting from his storage ring and handed it to Qi Huang.
Qi Huang took it and observed. The Lightning Eagle looked very similar to a common eagle, except its beak and claws were much longer, making it appear more ferocious.
“Isn’t this just a normal eagle? You old geezer, aren’t you trying to trick us?”
Tang Yuning, the fiery one, leaned over, took a look, and cursed.
“It’s an injustice! How would I dare to deceive Teacher?”
Elder Kang repeatedly complained, then explained in detail, “Although the Lightning Eagle in the painting is not much different from a common eagle, it’s not the same in reality. Once it reaches adulthood, its body size is about the same as a person, with a wingspan of over ten feet. Moreover, its feathers are as smooth as if cast in iron, reflecting sunlight. So, when it flies across the sky, it looks like a streak of lightning, which is how it got its name. Furthermore, this beast has a sharp beak and sharp claws, making it infinitely stronger and extremely dangerous compared to a common eagle.”
“So that’s how it is!”
The girls nodded subconsciously.
Qi Huang then took the time to clear out a larger storage ring and instructed everyone, “If you encounter danger, I will temporarily place you inside the storage ring. Don’t be alarmed and scare yourselves. The same applies when we are tracking the Lightning Eagle, understand?”
“Understood!”
The girls nodded one after another.
As the team continued deeper, the Yin Energy around them grew stronger, and the soil on the ground turned golden. This was why the Tencel Valley Treasure Land could grow so many spirit grasses and spirit medicines.
This soil is truly magical. My Spiritual Sense has been compressed to within a few dozen feet by the Yin Energy, and it has not been eroded at all.
Jin Xue, whose cultivation had reached the late stage of the Huashen Realm, couldn’t help but sigh.
Because Tencel Valley is one of the few Heavenly Grade Feng Shui Treasure Lands in the Cultivation Continent, it continuously absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, converging it here. Therefore, this soil can resist the erosion of Yin Energy and has also become the most fertile golden soil.
Elder Kang explained in detail.
So that’s how it is.
Jin Xue nodded in realization.
Qi Huang led the team forward, her Spiritual Sense constantly observing their surroundings, clearing potential dangers while searching for traces of the Lightning Eagle.
The team continued to advance, gradually encountering some low-level evil spirits blocking their path. However, the girls from HongHua used them to practice.
The Yin Energy ahead became increasingly dense, starting to become visible like mist, hazy and making one feel as if they were in a dreamscape.
Of course, as the land became more fertile and the sunlight could still barely penetrate, the spirit grasses and spirit medicines also began to increase, though most of them were relatively common types.
“You can pick whatever spirit grasses and spirit medicines you like. Whatever you get is yours, but I have two requirements: first, you cannot leave me by more than ten feet; second, you cannot delay our journey. Anyone who doesn’t listen will be thrown into the storage ring. Do you understand?”
Qi Huang instructed.
“Understood.”
The girls were overjoyed upon hearing this and began picking the spirit grasses and spirit medicines along the way.
“She actually let us pick spirit grasses and spirit medicines freely. She’s even more generous than my own parents.”
“Yes, fortunately, I was smart and followed the right person.”
“Don’t flatter yourself. Did you have any other choice back then? You must…”
“Thank her for her kindness!”
“Alright, after we get out, I’ll lick her shoes too. I claim the right foot; don’t anyone fight me for it.”
“Then I’ll lick her left foot.”
“I’ll lick her hand.”
“I’ll lick her face.”
“Her face is so clean, why would you lick it?”
“Then I’ll just dirty it quietly and lick it again. You can think of anything!”
The girls whispered as they picked herbs.
Qi Huang shivered slightly upon hearing these discussions, thinking how strange they sounded.
The female disciples of the HongHua Sect remained indifferent. They were cracking melon seeds and looking around curiously like newborn babies. Because Qi Huang had given them many good spirit grasses and spirit medicines, they completely disdained these low-level goods.
“Junior Sister, can I borrow your Recording Mirror?”
Ruan Lingyu suddenly made a request.
“For what?”
Qi Huang asked suspiciously.
“It would be a shame to travel to a place like this and not take a few photos as souvenirs.”
Ruan Lingyu explained.
“Travel?”
Elder Kang was shocked upon hearing this. This was the most dangerous place in the Cultivation World.
“Yes, if we don’t take photos as proof, those people back home will think we’re bragging!”
Shen Yuan excitedly agreed.
“Don’t cause trouble!”
Cheng Hong Ling warned from the side.
“It’s alright, I’m here.”
Qi Huang comforted them and then handed the Recording Mirror to the Eldest Senior Sister.
Ruan Lingyu was overjoyed and immediately started fiddling with it. The other senior sisters also gathered around.
“You just spoil them.”
Cheng Hong Ling glared at Qi Huang.
As time passed, the surrounding Yin Energy intensified again, to the point where the visible range was only two to three Zhang. Even the Spiritual Sense of cultivators in the Huashen Realm could only extend about ten Zhang, and the spirit grasses and spirit medicines on the ground became scarce.
Seeing the treasures diminish and realizing the danger, the girls consciously gathered around Qi Huang again.
“Stay close.”
Qi Huang warned. Although she was confident enough, she didn’t dare to joke around with the people closest to her.
Qi Huang walked while scanning the surroundings. Although her current Spiritual Sense could still cover a radius of tens of miles, for masters above the Heavenly Punishment Realm, it would only take a few breaths to arrive. Therefore, she couldn’t afford to be careless.
Qi Huang maintained her vigilance. Just then, she suddenly discovered a strange circular area several tens of miles ahead.
This area was about a mile in diameter. The Yin Energy within was thin, and sunlight could actually shine in, which was completely out of place with the surroundings. Because of this, the ground was covered with lush vegetation, many of which were precious spirit grasses and spirit medicines.
Qi Huang’s mouth watered. However, she also understood the principle that unusual occurrences often hide something suspicious, so she scanned the area carefully with her Spiritual Sense and soon discovered that beneath the ground of that area lay a sleeping, golden-white skeleton. It was continuously absorbing the surrounding Yin Energy, which was why such a blank area had formed.
“This should be the so-called sunny spot, right?”
Qi Huang mused thoughtfully. Then, using her Spiritual Sense, she gathered everyone into the storage ring and flew towards that place. It was just a golden skeleton, with strength equivalent to a Golden Corpse, and it posed no threat to her at her current level.
