Chapter 432: Chapter 260: Hidden Soldier City

His heart was filled with anticipation and excitement, but he was also prepared to face any difficulty or challenge.

He knew this mission was both a rare opportunity and a monumental challenge.

The Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng was located in a treacherous place, one filled with unknown dangers and challenges.

But to increase his strength, he had to brave the risks.

Fang Yue’s figure darted through the mountain forest. His speed was incredible, like a gust of wind sweeping over the treetops.

His gaze was firm and sharp, as if it could pierce through any illusion or fog.

「Seven days later.」 He finally arrived at his destination—a steep valley.

The terrain here was perilous, surrounded by towering, cloud-piercing peaks. Only a narrow path led into the valley’s depths.

The cliffs flanking the path were covered in sharp thorns and poisonous weeds. The slightest misstep could lead to injury or even death.

However, Fang Yue showed not a hint of fear.

He took a deep breath, circulated the Primordial Qi in his body, and pushed his Dark Radiant Vajra Body to its absolute limit.

A faint, bronze-colored light instantly emanated from his body, enveloping him completely.

His skin became as hard as iron, seemingly capable of withstanding any attack.

He cautiously made his way along the path, at times climbing cliffs, at others leaping over ravines.

Though the journey was arduous, he remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

After walking for about an hour, he finally reached the depths of the valley.

A dense forest stood here, its air thick with a rich, medicinal fragrance.

Fang Yue sniffed the air, and his heart leaped with joy.

He knew he had found a trace of the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng.

He followed the fragrance and soon discovered a peculiar, blood-red spirit ginseng.

The leaves of this spirit ginseng were shaped like Dragon Scales and emitted a faint red glow, as if a True Dragon lay dormant beneath the earth.

This was the very Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng he had been searching for!

’They say all Spirit Medicines have a Guardian Spirit Beast or other companion creatures. This Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng should be no exception.’

Fang Yue didn’t immediately move to pick the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng. Instead, he vigilantly observed his surroundings.

He knew that such a precious Spirit Medicine would usually be protected by a powerful Guardian Beast or some other danger.

Sure enough, just as he was about to pick the spirit ginseng, a deafening roar suddenly erupted.

A colossal, scale-covered beast charged out from the depths of the forest, heading straight for him.

The beast’s eyes were fiery red and radiated an intense killing intent. It was clearly the Fierce Beast guarding the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng.

A chill went down Fang Yue’s spine, but he didn’t retreat.

He quickly drew the Longsword from his waist, ready for battle.

The beast roared and pounced, its massive claws swiping viciously at his head.

Fang Yue’s figure blurred as he dodged the blow, simultaneously swinging his sword at the beast’s neck.

However, the beast’s scales were incredibly hard; his blade left nothing more than a shallow scratch.

Fang Yue was shocked. He knew he had encountered a powerful opponent.

Daring not to be the least bit careless, he went all out, engaging the beast in a fierce battle.

For a moment, the valley echoed with the sounds of intense combat and the beast’s roars.

With his agility and formidable strength, Fang Yue fought the beast to a standstill.

His every attack struck the beast’s vital points, yet he couldn’t penetrate its tough, scaly armor.

The beast, in turn, launched one ferocious attack after another, trying to tear Fang Yue to shreds.

The battle lasted for a full hour, leaving both combatants exhausted.

Just then, however, Fang Yue suddenly spotted an opening.

He seized the opportunity, thrusting his sword toward the beast’s eye.

The beast roared in agony, its attacks becoming wild and disorganized.

Fang Yue seized the chance to launch a flurry of attacks, finally felling the beast with a heavy blow.

He quickly strode forward and ended the fierce battle with a single sword strike that severed the beast’s neck.

’This Guardian Beast seems too weak. There’s a discrepancy with the intel.’

Fang Yue looked at the beast’s body on the ground, his brow furrowed.

According to the intelligence he had gathered, the Guardian Beast of the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng was supposed to be an incredibly powerful Fierce Beast, enough to make most Cultivators retreat in fear.

Yet, while the beast before him was formidable, it didn’t seem to have reached the level described in the reports.

’Was the intelligence wrong? Or did I just get lucky and run into a weaker Guardian Beast?’ Fang Yue wondered.

He didn’t have much time to dwell on the question, however.

After all, he had already defeated the Guardian Beast. The most important thing now was to pick the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng.

He walked over to the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng and crouched down, carefully examining the precious Spirit Medicine.

A few glistening dewdrops still clung to the leaves of the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng, which exuded a rich, refreshing medicinal fragrance.

Fang Yue took a deep breath, calming his excitement.

Then, he reached out and gently took hold of the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng’s stalk.

Just as he was about to pull the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng from the ground, he suddenly felt a powerful pull from within the soil.

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"That kid went to pick the Dragon Blood Spirit Ginseng. Looks like he wants to cultivate that Body-Protecting Technique."

"Heh, he’s got time to focus on cultivation while we’re hunting him? He must have a death wish!"

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