Chapter 697: Back Mountain Turtle Shell and Inner Core

Heishanyang heard that, turned back and asked, "Kid, are you finally awake?"

"If you still don't wake up, a little later you'll be crushed to death."

When Chen Chuyang woke up, the first thing he did was leave the spot; Heishanyang followed and left together. After they departed, the ground beneath them was struck by a massive skull, shattering the mountain peaks into pieces that scattered everywhere.

The earth was pocked and hollowed by the impact, and the huge back mountain turtle corpse lay on the ground, its neck bearing a neat cut, with fierce blade aura.

The terrifying blade aura continuously seeped into the body, and its interior could be pulverized by the blade aura.

"Kid, have you comprehended?"

"You speak of the mountain‑moving divine skill? Naturally I grasped it, no difficulty at all."

Chen Chuyang swaggered, "Do you want to see?"

Heishanyang thought for a moment, shook his head, "Forget it. This place isn't suitable for using that divine skill, Kid, our primary concern right now is how to seize the back mountain turtle. There are many Strong Ones nearby, and they've all set their sights on the back mountain turtle."

"The flesh and blood of the back mountain turtle are important, but the most crucial thing is its inner core; that single inner core is the treasure among treasures, its effect far surpasses that of the flesh and blood. If we can obtain the inner core, our trip to the Qihuang Bao Ku won't be in vain."

The back mountain turtle's inner core is the most important, even more so than its flesh and blood.

There is abundant flesh and blood; a turtle this size has plenty of flesh, enough for all of them to divide equally.

The inner core, there is only one; if it's split, it loses its effect.

Next are the five organs and six viscera, which are also valuable—high‑grade tonics, especially for cultivators. These tonics are premium spiritual medicines, far more effective than regular pills.

The turtle shell isn't bad either; it can be used for Refining Spiritual Artifacts, at worst it yields Spiritual Artifacts.

If the artifact‑refining technique is strong enough, they might forge premium Spiritual Artifacts, and even top‑grade ones aren't impossible.

If swallowed, Heishanyang guarantees they can recover quickly, and even further advancement isn't impossible.

That's unlikely; those present wouldn't allow the back mountain turtle to be swallowed, and Chen Chuyang is reluctant as well.

Other demonic beasts could be given to Heishanyang, but the back mountain turtle cannot.

Swallowing it outright isn't as effective as refining it into a pill.

"The inner core and the shell must be secured; if possible, Kid, you may take them all."

"Kid, do you dare?"

If you want to take everything, you must be ready to fight others; that's the most dangerous.

Opposing the crowd will inevitably cost a heavy price; even Heishanyang wouldn't dare think so.

Chen Chuyang spread his hands, curled his lip, and said, "You want me to be besieged?"

"Kid, the back mountain turtle is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime encounter, not something you can chase. Let me put it this way: this turtle may be the only time you ever meet it in your life. Are you sure you'll let it go?"

It takes extraordinary luck to come across such a huge, ownerless back mountain turtle. If you find it and don't take it, that's a real waste.

Just this one back mountain turtle is enough to launch Chen Chuyang, to use for a very long time; at least, for the coming period, cultivation resources won't be lacking.

Chen Chuyang needs a lot of cultivation resources, especially high‑grade ones; they're all what he requires.

Many people from Longshe Shan, the Chen Clan, the Shang Clan, and others all need resources.

These all require Chen Chuyang to find a way.

Under great pressure, Chen Chuyang's controlled resources are not infinite, nor are they like other sects that command abundant resources that can regenerate endlessly.

"Allow me to think."

Chen Chuyang contemplated the risks; hidden people began to appear one after another. The back mountain turtle is dead, its corpse right before their eyes; how could they let it go?

Tian Xin Dao Ren slowly stepped forward, standing before Mu Long Dao Long, and said directly, "I claim a share of the back mountain turtle's flesh and blood."

It's not a discussion with you, nor a question; it's a direct statement.

The back mountain turtle, Mu Long Dao Long cannot swallow it alone.

He must have a share of the flesh and blood.

The inner core and the five organs and six viscera, each by their own means.

Yin Gui Zhenren chuckled, rubbing his hands, emerging from the darkness, his face both grim and excited.

"The back mountain turtle is a fine thing; naturally I claim a share as well. No objections, gentlemen?"

Such a good thing naturally cannot exclude him.

For other matters, Yin Gui Zhenren won't intervene; the back mountain turtle, in any case, must be taken as a share.

Huang Fu Xiu lifted his blade, snorted coldly, "I take the lion's share of the back mountain turtle; the inner core is mine."

"Anyone who's dissatisfied can ask my blade."

The blade flashed, showing no fear of Mu Long Dao Long.

Yin Gui Zhenren and Tian Xin Dao Ren did not state their positions immediately, but looked at Mu Long Dao Long, letting the two fight over it.

The two only need the flesh and blood; the rest they can scheme for later.

Demanding it now would only spark conflict.

Neither of them is confident of taking Mu Long Dao Long and Huang Fu Xiu. The main reason is that Chen Chuyang is still nearby; if that person makes a move, the two have no chance. It would be better not to aim for the inner core and the five organs and six viscera from the start; just a few pieces of flesh, and Chen Chuyang wouldn't refuse to give them.

As for the other survivors, they have no right to obtain anything.

Among the Strong Ones present, only a few are even on their radar.

Mu Long Dao Long stared coldly at Huang Fu Xiu. He could accept the proposals of Tian Xin Dao Ren and Yin Gui Zhenren; the back mountain turtle is huge, its flesh abundant—so what if he gives them some?

At a time like this, it's unwise to oppose them; letting out some flesh to avoid fighting is best.

And Huang Fu Xiu actually wants the inner core he had pre‑reserved; this is intolerable.

Swinging his blade, Mu Long Dao Long said coldly, "Huang Fu Xiu, you dare oppose me?"

Huang Fu Xiu showed no fear, faced Mu Long Dao Long directly, his blade pointing at him, and sneered, "Mu Long Dao Long, you… have no right to contest the inner core with me. The back mountain turtle's inner core is mine; the other items, I can give you."

He only wants the inner core; the rest he doesn't need.

The back mountain turtle's most precious thing is the inner core; everything else combined doesn't match it.

Chen Chuyang watched them about to fight, shook his head, and looked at the back mountain turtle.

Some people sneaked close, wanting to get it ahead of time.

Before they could get close, their bodies were sliced by blade qi, split in half.

Anyone who got close became a soul under the blades of Mu Long Dao Long and Huangfu Xiu.

Heishanyang reminded: "Kid, these two are not weak in strength; both are True Realm Strong Ones, you'd better be careful."

"The mountain-back turtle's inner elixir is hard to come by; it's best to get it soon."

"Dragging it out will let more Strong Ones come closer; then it'll be even more troublesome."

Chen Chuyang nodded; Heishanyang's worry was not without reason, the battle here is huge in movement and noise, easily attracting more Strong Ones to approach; then the battle will become even more chaotic, and those we face won't just be these people before us.

Many people entered the Qihuang Bao Ku this time, hiding not a few Strong Ones.

Moreover, some old immortals also followed in; they hid themselves and did not show up.

"I understand."

Chen Chuyang slowly walked toward midair, looked at the few people before him, pressed his hand down and said: "Alright, no more arguing; the inner elixir, I'll take it."

"The turtle shell is also mine."

"Who among you agrees? Who objects?"