Chapter 226: Earth Essence Fruit!

Yunhe opened his mouth again, retracted the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword, and took hold of that mid-stage third-rank demon beast's inner core.

As for how to deal with demon beasts, Yunhe is very skilled.

He slapped his storage bag, putting the entire rotting sand worm's corpse inside.

After changing his storage bag, many things became much more convenient.

Although this rotting sand worm looks a bit disgusting, it is a genuine third-rank mid-stage demon beast; every part of it is a treasure, its flesh and blood can be collected into the Nine Twists Gourd to be refined into a spiritual liquid for strengthening the body, and at the same time, plenty of materials suitable for forging can be cut out.

Tightly, he raised his palm, and the corpse soul gu in his palm faintly exerted force, drawing back the illusion of a huge meat worm.

The demon beast's soul, when placed into the Beast Soul Banner, can also increase some of the banner's power.

It can be said that when Yunhe now hunts a third-rank demon beast, from head to tail, outside to inside, there is hardly any waste, fully demonstrating the cultivation world's characteristic of high resource utilization.

Upon seeing the rotting sand worm's corpse disappear, the accumulated Wu Earth Qi in this place gradually became less dense, and Li Yuanfan and Ning Sisi slowly came to their senses.

Especially Ning Sisi, in her beautiful eyes looking at Yunhe, shock welled up uncontrollably.

Although she hadn't been paying constant attention to the duel between Yu Nu and this side, she was the clearest about the rotting sand worm's strength and ability; in just a few breaths, it was cut down?

This naturally shocked her immensely.

Whether it was the spells Yunhe cast or the magic treasures he used, they were things she had never seen or heard of.

But she soon realized that, in her eyes, Yunhe had become the sort of cultivator whose cultivation base might not look exceptionally outstanding, yet his combat ability was enough to be called outstanding among peers, extremely skilled at combat.

If she could act in the secret realm relying on this person, then in this Heavenly Net Secret Realm she would at least have some backing.

Judging by the ability Yunhe just displayed, perhaps even if he encountered a Late Jie Dan Stage cultivator, he could still put up a fight.

No, a Late Jie Dan Stage cultivator could not possibly dispatch the rotting sand worm that quickly.

In that case, as long as those Nascent Soul old monsters in the secret realm don't make a move, wouldn't this person at least be in an invincible position?

Thinking this, Ning Sisi's shock in her bright eyes gradually subsided, turning into a bewitching smile as she stepped forward with graceful steps.

"Fellow Daoist, your magical power is truly profound; even such a rotting sand worm, in your hands, couldn't withstand a few moves before being easily slain—I am truly full of admiration."

As soon as Ning Sisi approached, Yunhe smelled a strange fragrance; his heart tightened slightly, but he quickly realized this scent was neither a toxin nor an aphrodisiac, merely a unique fragrance.

If the fragrance exuded by Qingling Xianzi is like that of a quiet valley's green bamboo, then this lady's scent is like wild orchids covering the mountains—not strong but endlessly captivating.

"Being overly cautious."

Yunhe smirked inwardly, but still gave a gentle smile and said, "Just luck—where does ease come from?"

"You're being modest," Ning Sisi blinked twice, obviously not believing a word of his so-called "luck."

Looking at her delicate face, which seems naturally charming, especially the tear mole at the corner of her eye, which is truly the finishing touch.

Thus Yunhe couldn't help but think of someone.

Wu Ying of the Eastern Border Charm Sect.

Eh, that beautiful woman of the Charm Sect whom he mercilessly slaughtered.

If Ning Sisi knew what Yunhe was thinking right now, she would probably, besides being unable to hold back her inner complaints, feel immensely fortunate that she had at least never shown any hostility.

"Sisi still doesn't know the two fellow Daoists' names."

Ning Sisi asked with a smile as lovely as a flower.

Yunhe simply cupped his fists, "I am Yunhe, a loose cultivator; as for this person"

Li Yuanfan at the other side flicked his whisk and replied, "I am Li Yuanfan, also a loose cultivator."

Speaking, he half-jokingly, half-seriously added with a laugh, "Daoist Yunhe is the vanguard."

Hearing this, Ning Sisi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh "kekeke".

Yunhe then helplessly shook his head, "Daoist Li, don't joke."

But looking at Ning Sisi's expression, it seems she not only didn't believe Yunhe's words, but rather thought Li Yuan's claim of being the vanguard was even more likely.

As for that, Yunhe didn't say anything else.

Whether fellow Daoist or vanguard, they're just casual remarks made in safety; if danger arises, each would probably run faster than anyone else.

This, Ning Sisi straightened her expression and bowed gracefully, saying, "Daoist Yunhe, Daoist Li, meeting is fate; the secret realm is extremely dangerous—may I join you two fellow Daoists on the journey, so we can look out for each other more?"

As for the gaze Yunhe cast upon him, Li Yuanfan directly looked at his nose, appearing as if it weren't up to him to decide.

"This girl being able to obtain information about the Earth Essence Fruit shows that entering the Heavenly Net Secret Realm likely involved preparation; she might even know more about the realm and treasures, which would also be a help."

Yunhe pondered to himself.

"I don't know whether she is aware of the existence of the Nascent Soul Supreme Treasure; even if she knew, she probably couldn't say it. Well, regardless of her motives, if we find the situation unfavorable, we'll just kill her."

"Bringing Li Yuanfan is fine; adding Ning Sisi makes no difference."

"Anyway, if we really encounter danger, Yunhe asks himself he would definitely outrun the two."

"At critical moments, the slower runner naturally bears the greatest danger."

"Believing this, they all know it in their hearts."

"Having thought this through, Yunhe slightly nodded, then cupped his fists again and said, 'Then I'll trouble Daoist Ning to lead us two in seeking the Earth Essence Fruit.'"

Upon hearing this, Ning Sisi's expression stiffened slightly.

"The Earth Essence Fruit does not grow in bunches; even if it exists, there would be at most one, so who ultimately gets it goes without saying."

"But she couldn't refute, because she had already handed over the Jade Slip recording the possible existence of the Earth Essence Fruit; even if she wanted to refuse, it would be meaningless."

"At the same time, she also understood whether Yunhe and the other would truly accept her depended on whether they could actually find the Earth Essence Fruit."

"However, Ning Sisi is also quite sharp; she quickly recovered and smiled,"

'"Sisi will certainly do her utmost."'

"Afterward, the three set off toward the location of the Earth Essence Fruit marked on the Jade Slip."

"Yunhe couldn't immediately discern direction from the map recorded in the Jade Slip, but since Ning Sisi had already obtained the Jade Slip and arrived here, she obviously already had a sense of direction."

"Along the way, it was also inevitable to encounter some trouble."

"But now among the three, there are two Mid Jie Dan Stage cultivators and one Early Jie Dan Stage cultivator; ordinary troubles really aren't taken seriously by them."

As time spent in the Wu Earth Yellow Sand grew long, Yunhe and the others also gradually adapted to this harsh place.

Not to mention cultivators, even ordinary people's ability to adapt to harsh environments is also also not something other creatures can compare to.

And Yunhe, who had the Five Elements Divine Brilliance covering his body, was also the one under the least pressure.

Li Yuanfan and Ning Sisi, having driven their magic treasures for a long time, and also to ensure they retained sufficient magical power, each took out a medium-grade Spirit Stone, drawing spiritual energy from it to reduce the consumption rate of their magical power while driving their magic treasures to resist the wind and sand and any possible attacks that might appear at any time.

"It should be... nearby this place."

Ning Sisi stopped her steps, her face showing hesitation.

【67> She also could not be absolutely certain.

She also could not be absolutely certain.

After all, even with divine sense assistance, trying to discern direction in such an environment is truly not an easy task.

Moreover, after several hundred years, the terrain and environment of this place have already undergone tremendous changes.

Upon hearing this, Yunhe and Li Yuanfan both stopped their steps, each extending their divine sense outward.

The Wu Earth Yellow Sand, to a certain extent, affected the cultivators' divine sense perception range and perception ability.

Relatively speaking, the influence on Yunhe was somewhat smaller.

Suddenly.

Yunhe's heart stirred, sensing something, and he turned to the two and said, "Fellow Daoists, wait for me a moment."

Saying this, he lightly formed a hand seal, and soon a layer of earthen yellow color wrapped around his body.

Thereafter, under the gaze of the two, he sank beneath the yellow sand.

Five Elements Escape Technique!

In Yunhe's divine sense, he sensed a place where earth-attribute spiritual energy had accumulated, though not on the desert surface, but within the thick sand layer.

Having escaped into the sand layer, Yunhe felt a hint of coolness transmitted from all directions toward his body.

Compared to the desert, the temperature beneath the sand is lower by an unknown number of times.

He pushed his magical power to the extreme, while cautiously vigilant with his divine sense, and at the same time rushed toward the place where earth-attribute spiritual energy had accumulated.

Soon.

He then arrived near that place.

"What rich earth-attribute spiritual energy, and it is still active."

This greatly affected his divine sense.

"But if there truly is an Earth Essence Fruit here, then the possibility here is the greatest."

In the sand layer, Yunhe's eyes flickered slightly.

Immediately, he set into motion.

He flipped his palm, and a small cauldron of earthen yellow appeared in his hand; as he cast a spell, the earthen cauldron emitted light and spun, sending forth a tremendous suction from within, and the thick earth-attribute spiritual energy not far away was drawn into the earthen cauldron at an extremely rapid speed.

Shush-shush-shush—

And as those earth-attribute spiritual energies were absorbed, the existence hidden within the sand layer seemed to become unable to restrain itself.

The next moment.

Yunhe's expression tightened slightly, and he hastily cast another spell onto the thick earthen cauldron.

The cauldron rapidly expanded, moreover diffusing a mass of misty earthen qi.

At the same time, a bright red tongue, like a whip and coated with mucus, pierced the sand layer at great speed and struck heavily upon the thick earthen cauldron.

Thud!!

A dull sound, carrying tremendous force, exploded within the sand layer; Yunhe, driving the thick earthen cauldron, swiftly retreated, his eyes glimmering with a faint light, and he saw the shadow of a huge, enormous toad-shaped demon beast.

At the same time, his divine sense also swept over, and indeed hidden in the remainder where the giant toad was coiled was a fruit with a surface uneven like a longan, earth-colored.

Earth Essence Fruit!

Not only the "Earth Essence Fruit", Yunhe also saw some somewhat peculiar things, but being too hurried he did not have time to identify them before he had to retreat.

He flipped his palm, retrieved the thick earthen cauldron, and left the sand layer to return to the surface.

Ribbit!!!

A frog's croak shook through.

The entire sand layer instantly burst open, and the already howling wind and sand suddenly became even more rampant.

"Fellow Daoist Yun!"

Seeing Yunhe retreat back, and the massive object that appeared not far away after the sand layer exploded, Li Yuanfan and Ning Sisi immediately went forward to meet him, and involuntarily swallowed saliva.

A terrifying demonic aura spread and surged forth; that aura, compared to the previous rotting sand worms, was superior and not lacking.

Most importantly.

What appeared this time was not merely a single aura.

As the giant toad leapt upon the sand layer, a toad-shaped demon beast, only slightly smaller in size but similarly shaped, also jumped out.

In an instant.

The three seemed to have been transported from the desert to the edge of a summer pond, with croaks of various sizes rising and falling one after another.

Seeing this scene, the first thought that came to Ning Sisi and Li Yuanfan was—run away quickly!

But Yunhe's words also caused the two to involuntarily stop their steps.

"We have found the Earth Essence Fruit!"

(End of chapter)