Chapter 1238

Ah, forget it, no matter how this place is, I can barely protect myself now—why bother with these?

Thinking back to the terror of those spirit plants and the Titan Ink Shovel Armor, Lin Feng couldn't help but give a wry smile and shake his head, his expression full of helplessness.

But soon, his expression changed slightly, and he raised his head to look toward where the ancient Devouring Grass was.

After his gaze flickered for a moment, Lin Feng gritted his teeth and made up his mind: 'Anyway, other places aren't necessarily safe either; might as well go there and try my luck, see if I can pick up something. At least this way I might gain something this time instead of coming back empty-handed.'

Having thought of this, he no longer hesitated; moving his body, he concealed himself in the dense forest and silently rushed toward where the ancient Devouring Grass was.

Buzz—

Meanwhile, as Lin Feng tried to pick up a bargain, the Titan Ink Shovel Armor on the other side, after flying over countless mountains, finally landed on a man-made cave platform on a perilous cliff wall.

Huh, Xiao Hei, who injured you like this? Could it be you provoked those guys again?

Just as the Titan Ink Shovel Armor landed on the platform, a tone slightly surprised sounded, then slowly emanated from the cave.

Upon hearing that, the Titan Ink Shovel Armor angrily opened and closed its jaws a few times, then bared its teeth and claws, making some movements.

Although I didn't know what it was doing, from its constantly opening and closing jaws and its crimson eyes, it was clearly extremely angry.

What? A new native broke the seal and came into this damned place?

As the Titan Ink Shovel Armor bared its teeth and claws, the voice inside the cave instantly became astonished and surprised.

In the blink of an eye, a figure suddenly appeared before the black giant worm, looking north with interest, murmuring: 'Another newcomer has arrived; we should inform them to come take a look. Though the chance is slim, maybe this time they really have the key to leave.'

I don't want to stay in this damned place for a moment; I miss our ancestors—they surely want to leave too, right, Xiao Hei?

Saying that, the figure reached out and touched the Titan Ink Shovel Armor's huge jaw.

He then continued: 'No wonder the purple soul powder and the Devouring Grass juice have left you in such a sorry state; it looks like you provoked those grasses again. But you need to endure for a while, since although I can deal with these grasses, that tree—our ancestor's physical body has collapsed, and his soul cannot leave.'

After a moment of silence, he went on: 'If this newcomer truly has a way to leave, then all I need is to bring our ancestor out of here. As for the Dou Qi Continent, those before said that due to the depletion of the Primordial Emperor Qi, there isn't even a Supreme Expert left. Once we find a way to rescue our ancestor, it won't be up to anyone else to decide, hehe.'

While speaking, he couldn't help but let out a light laugh, his tone filled with great surprise and excitement.

Since birth, he has been trapped in this damned place; now, at last, he sees hope of leaving.

Upon hearing that, the Titan Ink Shovel Armor immediately began to jump excitedly.

After all, being locked up here for nearly ten thousand years, who could bear it!

Hehe.

Seeing the Titan Ink Shovel Armor's excited appearance, the figure couldn't help but shake his head and give a light laugh.

He then flicked his palm, and instantly several tiny gray insects, each less than one-tenth of a micrometer in size, silently slipped out from his palm and flew off in different directions.

Having done that, the figure turned his head toward the huge black worm beside him and said, 'Come on, Xiao Hei, take me to where you met that person to have a look.'

Buzz—

Having received the command, the Titan Ink Shovel Armor immediately vibrated its wings behind it and sped toward the distant sky.

As for that figure, he followed the giant worm like a ghost, flying together toward the distance.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

While the person and beast ahead were excited, Lin Feng, on the other side, carefully leapt and maneuvered for a moment in the forest, then silently appeared behind a patch of grass taller than a person, cautiously observing the tall mountain opposite.

More precisely, it was a huge green-pink plant on a plateau at the mountainside.

This plant, with its distinctive wedge-shaped main body and the two pinkish leaves on it, densely covered with sharp metallic spines, leaves no doubt that it is the ancient Devouring Grass that previously fought the Titan Ink Shovel Armor and the purple-flowered spirit plant.

However, the Devouring Grass now no longer bears the vigor it had when it fiercely battled a late-stage Eight-Star ancient armored creature; instead, it looks utterly withered, its branches and leaves yellowed, as if it could die at any moment.

Hehe, looks like I guessed right: this Devouring Grass was previously held up by that Eight-Star Dou Saint–level purple flower, then, completely unprepared, had its spirit-energy projection shattered by the Titan Ink Shovel Armor; now it's severely wounded, almost on the brink of death.

Seeing the withered yellow ancient Devouring Grass on the opposite peak, Lin Feng's mouth twitched into a grin, and he rejoiced inwardly.

After all, he still knew something about this ancient Devouring Grass, aware that its body stores a special kind of gas.

If he could obtain these gases and scatter them when facing an enemy, even an Eight-Star Dou Saint expert would likely be thrown into disarray for a while.

Of course, even more tempting is the Devouring Grass's root.

Since this Devouring Grass differs from other spirit plants—it does not rely on its roots to absorb heavenly and earthly energy to grow, but instead uses those 'metallic' leaves to prey on other living things or absorb heavenly and earthly energy through the leaves.

Thus, its roots, which cannot draw energy from the soil, have become its energy reserve.

Inside them is stored all the energy the Devouring Grass has not absorbed.

Judging by the strength of this Devouring Grass before him, if he could obtain it, he would be confident of advancing to Seven-Star Dou Saint within half a year.

'Let's give it a shot—going from Six-Star to Seven-Star Dou Saint, and if the Devouring Grass's special predatory leaves are refined, they could surely be forged into some attacking weapons or traps; even an Eight-Star Dou Saint would likely need some time to break free. This time—let's do it!'

Thinking of the Devouring Grass, every part of which is a treasure, Lin Feng's heart instantly heated up, and he gritted his teeth.

After all, the Devouring Grass is already extinct in the outside world, and this one is of Eight-Star Dou Saint grade.

It's only because the opponent was severely wounded by the Titan Ink Shovel Armor this time that he has a chance; if he misses this village, there won't be another shop.

And thinking that the Devouring Grass fears fire, Lin Feng immediately asked in his mind: 'Xiao Ling, have you recovered?'

'Not yet; that lotus up front almost drained all my energy. Unless you give me a bunch of Nine-Grade Treasure Pills to recover, I'll need at least a few days.'

In response to Lin Feng's query, Xiao Ling quickly transformed into a fist-sized doll girl standing on his shoulder, spreading her hands helplessly.

Hearing that, Lin Feng resignedly said: 'Looks like I can only rely on myself.'

Speaking, Lin Feng swiftly formed a strange hand seal and said in a deep voice: 'Tai Xuan.'

'Master, wait a moment—quickly look at what that grass is doing!'

Just as he was concentrating on executing his battle technique, Xiao Ling's surprised voice suddenly interrupted his motion, and her little hand kept shaking his ears, urging him to look at the Devouring Grass.

'Whoa, Xiao Ling, be gentle—my ears!'

And when Xiao Ling suddenly yanked his ears hard, Lin Feng instinctively let out a pained cry.

But soon, after reacting, he hastily suppressed the sound, then, following Xiao Ling's words, gazed at the Devouring Grass on the opposite peak.

But upon seeing that, he was instantly terrified out of his wits, his heart nearly leaping from his chest, because beside the Devouring Grass's root, a grayish-black flat round bead had appeared at some point, looking from afar like a huge black soybean.

Of course, what frightened Lin Feng was not the 'soybean' itself, but that the Devouring Grass had already produced this 'soybean'!

'Master, what is this thing?'

Seeing Lin Feng's body suddenly tremble and then beads of sweat quickly appear on his forehead, Xiao Ling asked in confusion.

After all, that bean looked harmless to her, so why was her master so terrified of it?

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng's throat moved slightly and he spoke with a trembling voice: "That is the seed of the Life-devouring Grass; according to ancient records, the seed of the Life-devouring Grass is grayish-black when it first lands, and after being nourished by the mother tree for a period of time it turns pure black. If the energy can keep up, then this seed will break out of its shell within a thousand years."

"Of course, during this period the best tonic is the life force within living beings; if there is ample life force to nourish it, its germination time will be shortened without limit, even to the point of immediately breaking out of its shell!"

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Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, life force, secret techniques generic

As she said this, the little girl's flawless little face grew a few degrees more puzzled.

After all, for his master to increase his strength, not to mention absorbing life force, even if he were to directly devour souls raw, he probably wouldn't hesitate in the slightest—so how did he suddenly become timid?

"You think I'm afraid of that seed? Actually, when the Life-devouring Grass's seed lands, it temporarily drops some cultivation realms because the seed takes away a lot of energy; and isn't this Life-devouring Grass right before us exactly meeting that condition?"

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Eight-Star Late Dou Saint, Nine-Star Early Dou Saint, realm

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Titan Ink Shovel Armor, Titan Ink Shovel Armor again, purple-flowered true form, Life-devouring Grass true form, insect generic

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Eight-Star Dou Saint level magic beast, Titan Ink Shovel Armor, Life-devouring Grass true form

While speaking, Lin Feng showed no hesitation at all—he slipped away and turned to run.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Nine-Star Dou Saint

Upon hearing "Nine-Star Dou Sheng," Xiao Ling was so frightened she almost peed on Lin Feng's shoulder, then hurriedly urged: "Master, run, quick, I feel the urge to pee!"

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Nine-Star Dou Saint level ancient spiritual plant

As soon as the words fell, Lin Feng no longer cared about drooling over the treasures all over the Life-devouring Grass; he ran tens of thousands of li in one breath before stopping.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Life-devouring Grass spiritual form, true form

Leaning against the dense branches at the top of a large tree, Lin Feng, still feeling uneasy, glanced back at the dense forest and endless mountains, then wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Grand Profound Fire Formation

But this can't be blamed on him; after all, although his soul power isn't weak, wanting to see through a Nine-Star Dou Sheng completely is somewhat difficult for him.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, Emperor-level soul, Nine-Star Dou Saint level alien species

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, ancient sect's garrison not a proper name

As soon as the words fell, Lin Feng's expression instantly turned expectant; he then darted forward, heading toward the four mountain peaks situated at the east, west, south, and north corners, guarding the central peak that is much higher than the surrounding four peaks.

And because Lin Feng's speed was extremely fast, in less than half a cup of tea's time he brought Xiao Ling to the front of the tall mountain at the center of these four great mountains.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, soul power generic

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, human constructions generic

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, valley generic

These buildings have a uniform style, their layout is extremely reasonable, and in the center of these buildings there is also a wide boulevard encircling the central mountain; moreover, these buildings are all built along both sides of the road.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, valley generic

Lin Feng, Xiao Ling, broad road generic, giant stone generic, characters generic

Lin Feng, Pingnan Pass

Seeing these three characters, Lin Feng's brows immediately knit, his face full of incomprehension.

Lin Feng, pass generic

"What does Pingnan Pass guard?"

Lin Feng.

"There's nothing special here that could hinder the enemy's attack."

"Moreover, if this place is truly a pass, what is being blocked?"

Seeing this puzzling place name, Lin Feng's heart was instantly flooded with one question after another.

He really can't figure out this place!

Lin Feng, Dou Qi Continent, rebellion generic, normal order of continent generic, forces generic, will generic

Lin Feng, four great mountains generic, peak generic

Lin Feng, external enemy generic, internal traitor generic

Lin Feng, Golden Core Patriarch, storage ring

But after pondering for a long time, he ultimately shook his head helplessly.

In the materials left by that Golden Core Patriarch, there is not the slightest mention of anyone causing trouble here

Lin Feng, Golden Core Patriarch, fallen generic

Lin Feng, Golden Core Patriarch, Tuoshe Gu Di, contemporary, Tuoshe Gu Di, Dou Qi level, initial stage Dou Saint, Tuoshe Gu Di

Lin Feng, Alchemist, concubine generic, sneak attack generic, fallen, Tuoshe Gu Di, becoming emperor generic

Lin Feng, Golden Core Patriarch, fallen, Tuoshe Gu Di, becoming emperor

Lin Feng, Tuoshe Gu Di, becoming emperor, dividing line between ancient and modern generic

Lin Feng, continent's data generic, lost generic, system generic

Lin Feng, Tuoshe Gu Di, becoming emperor, data generic, ancient cultivation materials generic

Thinking of this, Lin Feng's doubts in his heart instantly began to increase. (End of chapter)