Ye Chen charged into the cave, plummeting downward.

Li Tianyi of the Sect Alliance soon followed into the cave. Upon seeing the hole leading straight to the foot of the mountain, his eyes lit up brilliantly and he muttered to himself, "It seems Ye Chen fled recklessly for his life, and he might have stumbled into a great opportunity.

But everything will be mine, hahaha!

Ye Chen, thank you for leading the way, but I still won't spare your life!"

Saying this, Li Tianyi leaped towards the bottom.

But at this instant, Li Tianyi's face turned deathly pale as a terrifying force from an array erupted around him. Under its power, Li Tianyi felt as small and insignificant as dust in the vast world.

In a critical moment, a jade pendant suddenly appeared in Li Tianyi's hand. He crushed it, and a clear light spread from his palm to cover his entire body.

This was the protective charm given to him by his father, Li Jushan, the strongest of the Sect Alliance.

With the protection of the jade pendant, Li Tianyi's body soared upward.

He dared not go any further down.

"Boom!"

Li Tianyi's body was almost blasted out of the cave by a terrifying force.

The layer of clear light around him shattered, and he lay on the ground, his flesh torn and bloody.

That was close, my life nearly ended!

"Senior Brother Li!"

Wu Ke from the Ten Thousand Poison Sect happened to rush down with a few others, and upon seeing Li Tianyi's miserable state, their faces showed shock.

Wu Ke helped Li Tianyi up and quickly asked, "Senior Brother Li, weren't you pursuing Ye Chen? What happened? Where is Ye Chen?"

Li Tianyi took a deep breath, suppressing the fear in his heart, and said, "Ye Chen fled inside, but I guess he's already dead in there. If not for my father's protective charm, I wouldn't have survived either."

"What's in there?" Wu Ke was very shocked and a bit excited, instinctively feeling there might be a great opportunity inside.

"Not clear for now, but with our current strength, we can't explore it. I suggest going to find Shen Jie and the others from Thousand Spirits Sect," Li Tianyi said.

"Senior Brother Li, people from the Thousand Spirits Sect used us before tearing down bridges. Working with them is like seeking skin with the tiger!" Wu Ke frowned, already having doubts in her heart.

"If we don't seek help from Thousand Spirits Sect, our situation will be even more troublesome. Lingyun Mountain opens for seven days, and only two have passed, while I am severely injured now.

In the next five days, if we encounter people from the other three great dynasties, we won't stand a chance against them. Moreover, Han Qianshan and his group won't let it rest either!

As for bridging and demolishing, Thousand Spirits Sect shouldn't do that again. They've suffered heavy losses, with only five people left. They need genuine allies!"

Despite being severely injured, Li Tianyi's judgment of the situation was fairly clear.

Speaking this, Li Tianyi turned to Dongfang Xiu standing on the side, his eyes turning cold, and he scolded, "Dongfang Xiu, if you had gritted your teeth and joined me in besieging Ye Chen at the mountaintop, things wouldn't have come to this. How dare you still follow us?!"

Dongfang Xiu immediately replied, "Senior Brother Li, you can't blame me for this. Ye Chen has a deep grudge against us from Celestial Sword Sect guests. After blocking his sword, if I didn't run, that madman would've killed me at all costs!

Also, not only I could have helped you against Ye Chen, but the others were also afraid to approach. Compared to them, I did quite well!"

Though Dongfang Xiu said so, he thought otherwise deep down.

If not for Ye Chen not wanting me to expose him, you, Li Tianyi, would have been dead long ago. How dare you reprimand me now?

As for Ye Chen, would he die in there?

Dongfang Xiu doesn't think so!

Ye Chen might have known there was something inside long ago and purposely ran here. Otherwise, who would stupidly escape into a cave in front of their pursuer's face? Isn't that courting death?

Li Tianyi still thinks about joining hands with people from Thousand Spirits Sect to explore the opportunity? The stuff inside might already belong to Ye Chen, and by the time they go in, not even scum will be left.

If Ye Chen indeed gained an opportunity inside, someone like Li Tianyi or Shen Jie would only meet their deaths going in!

Li Tianyi gritted his teeth. He always found Dongfang Xiu annoying, but what Dongfang Xiu said was indeed true. At that moment, even Wu Ke was unwilling to help siege Ye Chen, yet Dongfang Xiu charged over.

Thinking this way, Dongfang Xiu suddenly didn't seem so annoying. This guy seemed to be sincere, worthy of trust.

"Dongfang Xiu, I apologize. I misjudged you."

Dongfang Xiu shook his head, saying, "No worries, it's good to clear up the misunderstanding. Let's cooperate well in the future. For now, we'd better go find the people from Thousand Spirits Sect."

......

In the hole leading straight to the mountain's foot, after a long while, Ye Chen's feet finally landed!

The surrounding space was not spacious. Ye Chen estimated that this spot wasn't even at Lingyun Mountain's foot but under it.

Originally, such a place should be pitch-black, where one couldn't see their own hand.

But actually, this small space emanated a gentle, humid light.

The light came from a grass growing in the rock crevice of a corner.

The grass looked seemingly no different from ordinary grass outside. It had two leaves bending gently, the only special part was its lush, emerald color.

"Master Legs, is this the Holy Source Grass?"

Ye Chen immediately called out to Master Legs.

"Yes, it's matured. Quickly pull it out and enter the Sword Tomb," Master Legs urged.

Ye Chen immediately stepped forward, uprooting the Holy Source Grass from the rock crevice, then with a thought, entered the fourth level of the Sword Tomb.

Master Legs was right beside him.

But Luo Qingyi wasn't in sight.

Ye Chen looked around for a moment, still not finding Luo Qingyi, and asked, "Master Legs, where is Elder Qingyi?"

Master Legs chuckled, whispering, "Women are petty."

Ye Chen was puzzled.

Master Legs chuckled again and said, "Weren't you with that Black Widow, uh, doing what? That little girl, Luo Qingyi, couldn't stand the irritation, so she hid herself away heartbroken."

Ye Chen rubbed his nose, showing an embarrassed look, "Elder Qingyi said she wouldn't care... was she actually watching the whole time?"

So awkward!

Master Legs was shocked upon hearing that!

Luo Qingyi might have cut the projection to the outside world, but she didn't need it to sense the outside... Could it be, Luo Qingyi really was watching?

Very possible, such little girl, despite living long, curiosity is no surprise!

Master Legs' curiosity was also piqued, "How did you perform? Tell me!"

"If you two don't want to die, keep talking!"

At that moment, a voice filled with terrifying and cold killing intent sounded.

Master Legs' legs immediately went weak, showing submission.

"..." Ye Chen turned around with difficulty, looking at Luo Qingyi who appeared out of nowhere, "Elder Qingyi, I..."

Luo Qingyi's expression was terribly somber, shouting angrily, "What you?! You men, not a single good one among you.

Now that you've got the Holy Source Grass, hurry up with your proper business, and without anything urgent, don't come to the Sword Tomb. I don't want to see you!"

Leaving these words behind, Luo Qingyi's figure flashed and disappeared again.

Ye Chen turned to Master Legs, "Master Legs, how should I consume the Holy Source Grass?"

Talking about proper business, Master Legs' tone turned serious, "Although the Holy Source Grass's medicinal properties are vast, it's also gentle. Look closely, do the two leaves of the Holy Source Grass have some faint stripes?"

"Yes, each leaf has five streaks."

"Divide the Holy Source Grass into ten portions according to the stripes, and consume from the top of the leaves in sequence. This way, the energy of the medicinal properties can be used to the fullest extent."

Ye Chen immediately followed suit, dividing the Holy Source Grass into ten portions, then sat cross-legged, adjusting his breath. Once his state was sufficiently adjusted, he started taking a small piece of the leaf, putting it into his mouth!

The moment the leaf entered his mouth.

It instantly transformed into a gentle surge of energy, streaming down Ye Chen's throat into his body. This energy, like a warm river, began flowing through his muscles and veins.

During mutual detoxification with Black Widow, that feeling was exhilarating.

This feeling now was also exhilarating.

Ye Chen's injuries started healing rapidly, and the lacerated, fractured back was knitting together at a visible speed, while the illusory sword seed in his dantian was solidifying quickly too!

Moreover.

A large portion of the medicinal power surged towards an area even Ye Chen couldn't specifically sense.

He knew this was the Holy Source Grass's energy nourishing the dormant essence of his physique and base!

For the events to come, Ye Chen's heart was filled with eager anticipation, believing that after refining the entire Holy Source Grass, he would undoubtedly undergo a great transformation and metamorphosis!

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