Chapter 609

Is this Purple Spirit Sea Area?"

A giant python-dragon slowly emerged from beneath the surging sea surface.

On its black back, four figures sat cross-legged.

Luo Chen looked at the purple mist drifting on the sea surface and couldn't help but frown.

Beneath him, Black King emitted a low voice, "It wasn't like this when I first came. At that time, this purple poisonous barrier only shrouded Purple Spirit Island. After I and everyone arrived here half a month ago, we discovered that the purple poisonous barrier began to spread from the island, shrouding this sea area."

Beside him, Duan Li added, "Not only that, some low-level monster fish nearby seem to have been bewitched and have also started to become aggressive toward strangers."

Luo Chen was puzzled; his understanding of the Purple Monkey Flower was limited to ancient books, and he didn't seem to have ever heard that its spirituality was that strong!

It was Sang Jiugong, who was proficient in spirit plant cultivation, who gave an explanation at this moment.

"Purple Spirit Island is too large, and there are many Purple Monkey Flowers on it. This kind of group clustering often produces extremely strong leaders. The Purple Monkey Flower itself is only aggressive due to the poison of its flower fragrance. Once you escape the coverage of their flower poison, there is no danger."

"Last time Black King escaped Purple Spirit Island, it probably gave these ignorant Purple Monkey Flowers a sense of crisis, so they deliberately expanded the coverage of their flower poison."

Ignorant?

Luo Chen said a word and flew toward the island shrouded in purple mist, followed by the three people behind him.

Only in this way could he sneak onto Purple Spirit Island without obstruction.

Luo Chen smiled lightly; his concealment methods were naturally exquisite.

From this, it can be seen that the power of a magic treasure doesn't just depend on its own grade, but also on how the user utilizes it.

Luo Chen pointed a finger at himself, and the Hidden Formation was fully activated; his aura was concealed to the extreme.

At this moment, Luo Chen stood in front of the three, and if his physical body weren't right there, no one would be able to detect his existence.

The Falling Treasure Copper Coin was merely a low-grade magic treasure, and its own power was actually quite average.

Looking at the other three, they also began to employ concealment methods.

Both were going to the island, but there was still a difference between killing their way up directly and going up secretly.

"Master, what should we do next? Should we kill our way onto the island directly?" Black King asked.

Of course, it was also possible that he couldn't do it.

While he was crazily unleashing the Qingyang Great Palm Print, he had quietly unleashed the Falling Treasure Copper Coin, and the opponent hadn't detected it at all.

The most intuitive benefit was not clashing with the creatures on the island in the first instance.

Observing on the spot at this moment, that hidden worry finally dissipated.

For the sake of the news's authenticity, the Master of Baizao Mountain really hadn't played any tricks on Purple Spirit Island.

"If you want to set up a formation with this, you can use the Inverted Jade Bowl Formation; this doesn't differ from the previous deduction."

Every time he arrived at a place, he would take out the God-Sealing Luo Pan to check the circulation of earth energy and the distribution of spiritual veins.

Engraving an entire third-grade formation on one's body is equivalent to using an entire formation to conceal oneself.

Upon learning that the news of the Purple Monkey Flower was deliberately leaked to him by the Master of Baizao Mountain to lure the snake out of its hole, he had felt an extra layer of worry about Purple Spirit Island along the way.

Black King sank slowly beneath the sea surface while watching.

After probing the overall topography of Purple Spirit Island, Luo Chen didn't stop his actions, but walked a circle in each of the four directions: southeast, northwest.

The three looked at each other; this level of intelligence could be considered spiritual!

"The island is over seventy miles long and about forty miles wide. The overall terrain is concave, resembling a basin. There are high mountains on the side of the island, blocking the sea wind, which also created the strange scene of poisonous mist lingering."

But in Luo Chen's hands, he could achieve victory against the strong with the weak, creating a flaw in a defensive shield that was at the high-grade level.

"Fellow Daoist's concealment methods are truly exquisite; not only are the movements extremely swift, but the concealment of the aura is also so magical."

Pieces of information were calculated in Luo Chen's heart.

"I think the reason Purple Spirit Island can have so many Purple Monkey Flowers breeding is also

related to this unique geographical environment."

"Let's go!"

Just in the short half-day, Luo Chen had perceived how formidable the purple poisonous barrier on the island was. Fortunately, he had prepared the improved fourth-grade Poison-Resisting Pill long ago.

Thereby breaking the stalemate and allowing Luo Chen to take the initiative.

Not long ago, in the battle with the Master of Baizao Mountain, the opponent had suffered this secret loss.

While his eyes were bright, Luo Chen was still carefully observing whether there were any hidden means on the island.

Luo Chen compared it with the Withered Blood Vine King on Withered Wood Ridge; relatively speaking, the Purple Monkey Flower was still a notch weaker and needed to bewitch other creatures to fight for it. It didn't have much power itself.

Mentioning this, one has to talk about Luo Chen's rich combat experience and keen combat awareness.

By the time he reacted, the Falling Treasure Copper Coin had already hit the opponent's protective shield.

Lord Lushan looked at Luo Chen with slight surprise after applying a talisman to herself.

However, one was fourth-grade and the other was fifth-grade; it was normal to have differences.

Luo Chen waved his hand, "No rush, let's wait for us to sneak onto the island to investigate first."

Without targeted preparation in advance, it would be extremely difficult to detect his movements.

Back then, the cultivator on Lengguang Island who used it to deal with Luo Chen had achieved nothing.

If one wants to set up a large formation, relying solely on one's own resources is too costly.

Combining with geographical advantages can achieve twice the result with half the effort!

At the same time, he also had to ensure that the formation's power was controlled to a certain degree, not extracting spiritual energy without restraint and ruining this spiritual island where the Purple Monkey Flowers grew.

In this way, until the sunset glow spilled down, he left Purple Spirit Island and converged with the other three.

Duan Li was the first to report the investigation situation.

"There are seventeen third-grade monster beasts in total, all of them at the early third-grade stage, and they are scattered, not worth worrying about. Among them, the Purple-Qi Poison Monkeys are the most numerous, totaling eleven."

"There aren't many first and second-grade ones, mostly ape-like creatures, relying on the Purple-Qi Poison Monkeys."

"However, one must pay attention to an amphibious Abyss Crocodile nearby; its scales are quite hard and can withstand attacks from late-stage Core Formation cultivators. If we really have to fight this beast, we must consider the scope of destruction."

Everyone listened quietly, and then Lord Lushan also reported the investigation situation one by one.

However, her side wasn't important.

The purpose of having her accompany them was merely for the talismans she made.

The most important one was Sang Jiugong!

"Old Sang, what about your side?"

Under Luo Chen's gaze, Sang Jiugong coughed dryly, cleared his throat, and spoke slowly.

"I have roughly figured out the growth distribution of the Purple Monkey Flowers."

"There are only three plants in the concave pit in the middle area, but they are the three plants with the highest grade among the many Purple Monkey Flowers on the whole island. As far as I can see, their growth age is at least over a thousand years, already at the fourth-grade level."

"In addition, on a cliff wall, a fourth-grade Purple Monkey Flower was also discovered, with an outstanding appearance."

Luo Chen frowned, "Are there only four plants in total?"

He had studied the Core Formation Pill formula for many years and was already well-versed in the proportion of each medicinal ingredient.

Except for the Five Elements Lotus Platform which can be used for medicine multiple times, the Purple Monkey Flower and the Divine Iris Tail belong to the kind that can only be refined once per plant.

Four plants meant he only had four chances to refine the Core Formation Pill.

This quantity was far less than that of the Green Pill Valley back then.

Although comparing an individual with a sect's foundation was not quite appropriate, Luo Chen naturally wanted as many raw materials as possible.

Seeing Luo Chen's worry, Sang Jiugong smiled.

"Although there are few fourth-grade ones, the quantity of third-grade Purple Monkey Flowers is truly huge!"

"I didn't count them carefully, but just a rough estimate, there are at least a hundred of them. Plus countless first and second-grade Purple Monkey Flowers, this Purple Spirit Island can truly be called a kingdom of Purple Monkey Flowers."

Lord Lushan on the side was a bit curious, "But what Qingyangzi needs is fourth-grade Purple Monkey

Flower; are these low-grade ones useful?"

"Useful, of course useful!"

Sang Jiugong said with certainty.

"With my secret method of forced ripening, combined with the growth habits of the Purple Monkey Flower, as long as you give me fifty years, I am enough to cultivate these hundred third-grade Purple Monkey Flowers to the fourth-grade level."

Lord Lushan was greatly surprised, a look of disbelief appearing on her beautiful face.

"That formidable?"

Sang Jiugong chuckled, but immediately said seriously to Luo Chen: "However, once you follow my method to ripen them, it will cause a devastating blow to the ecology of the Purple Monkey Flowers here. Qingyangzi, you must consider this carefully."

Luo Chen waved his large sleeve and said calmly: "I only want fourth-grade ones, no less than ten flowers. The extra ones will be your reward, Old Man."

Sang Jiugong's eyes lit up, and he subconsciously rubbed his hands.

This kind of ancient poisonous flower, ordinary people don't recognize it, but as a spirit planter proficient in spirit plant cultivation, he knew its formidable aspects.

Especially the third and fourth-grade ones.

Once formed, selling them to some high-level cultivators who tame poison-attribute monster beasts can be exchanged for a large amount of spirit stones.

If Luo Chen really promised this, then this trip wouldn't have been in vain!

Repaying a favor, getting benefits, and getting closer to Qingyangzi, isn't that wonderful?

"Since that's the case, then I will explain to everyone in detail the places to pay attention to later."

Sang Jiugong took out the map he had sketched earlier and pointed to various places.

"Here, it must be a place to avoid in battle; the fourth-grade Purple Monkey Flowers grow inside."

"This place, also pay attention; the terrain is too fragile and easily affected by the aftermath of battle."

"And this hill, although there are no high-grade Purple Monkey Flowers growing, such a huge quantity of low-grade Purple Monkey Flowers is extremely important for my subsequent ripening, so don't let them suffer too much damage."

"Here... here..."

"Alright, that's about it. The other low-grade Purple Monkey Flowers growing scattered, if they are destroyed, so be it; it doesn't affect the overall situation."

Sang Jiugong swallowed his saliva and moistened his dry throat.

Luo Chen nodded, "You have put your heart into this, Old Man."

Subsequently, he looked at Lord Lushan.

The other party realized something and nodded at him.

"I have already prepared ten third-grade Spirit-Suppressing Talismans, and for the extra places, I will use other talismans to protect them, ensuring it doesn't affect the overall situation."

"Then I will have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist." Luo Chen cupped his hands and finally looked at Duan Li.

The latter solemnly took out a flower basket from his storage bag and sent it to Luo Chen.

Duan Li exhorted: "This treasure is a high-grade magic treasure inherited by my Duan family, with dual earth and wood attributes, skilled in breaking formations and spatial restrictions. If you want to go against the grain and use it to set up a formation to protect the earth veins, it is not impossible. But you must pay attention, this treasure is slightly damaged, and I haven't had time to repair it yet."

"Damaged?" Luo Chen frowned, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Duan Li was helpless, this treasure was damaged by a flower petal during the battle with the white-clothed cultivator of the Yuanmo Sect last time, and later I was busy recovering from injuries and doing tasks, so I really didn't have time to repair it. And the time you notified me to come to Purple Spirit Island was too urgent, so where would I find time to repair it. But don't worry, a slight damage doesn't affect the overall power of this treasure.

After hearing this, Luo Chen checked it carefully and finally nodded in approval.

Indeed, it didn't have much impact.

And judging from his craftsmanship attainments, repairing this treasure wasn't difficult; adding some wood-attribute materials to repair it and then nurturing it for some time would restore it to its original state.

"After this matter is completed, I will take some time to personally repair this treasure for you!"

Duan Li was stunned, then overjoyed.

"In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist Luo!"

Luo Chen said "Hmm," his gaze looking toward the deep night sky and the purple mist drifting on the sea surface.

Wait for dawn!

It was also group gathering, but Luo Chen's group and the Fishing Old Man's group had completely different

approaches.

The latter didn't care at all about the destructive nature to the local environment, only seeking to take down the main body of the fifth-grade Withered Blood Vine. They even thought that the bigger the commotion, the more it would force the Vine King to recall the vitality of Withered Wood Ridge, making the Vine King's main body more spiritually rich.

While the former had to be cautious, striving to preserve the original appearance of Purple Spirit Island as much as possible, so that the Purple Monkey Flowers here could continue to grow.

The same goal, different approaches, led to a world of difference in the process of action.

When the morning sun rose high, and the sunlight struggled to penetrate the purple poisonous barrier, spilling onto Purple Spirit Island.

Luo Chen's group began to act.

Lord Lushan went alone, following the places marked by the Fishing Old Man, and placed talismans at each place to protect the local Purple Monkey Flowers.

Luo Chen and the three, plus Black King, rushed toward the four directions: southeast, northwest.

During this process, Luo Chen handed the formation flags and formation disks he had crazily refined in the few months before departure to Duan Li and Sang Jiugong.

And he himself went straight into the valley in the center of Purple Spirit Island.

Facing the three fourth-grade Purple Monkey Flowers trembling crazily in the valley, he took out two items.

One was the God-Sealing Luo Pan, which he struck into the ground.

One was Duan Li's flower basket, which went straight into the high sky.

When sound transmissions came from the four directions, he, under the gaze of the third-grade monster beasts running from all directions,

soared into the sky.

"Formation, rise!"

With a low shout, his sleeves billowed without wind, and pure spiritual power surged in all directions.

The God-Sealing Luo Pan deep underground began to rotate at extreme speed, drawing on the earth vein energy from all four directions.

In the four directions of southeast, northwest, with the assistance of 160 formation flags, thousands of rays of light emerged, finally converging above Luo Chen.

In the sky.

The gorgeous flower basket magic treasure unfolded its petals, slowly hanging upside down.

Its main body constantly expanded, even transforming into a phantom, finally resembling an inverted porcelain bowl, completely shrouding the entire Purple Spirit Island.

The Inverted Jade Bowl Formation, formed!

During this process, the monster beasts unleashed attacks on Luo Chen, but under the protection of the fully activated Xuan Chen Armor, they couldn't hurt him in the slightest.

Even if there were physical attacks that formed a powerful counter-shock force, Luo Chen's formidable physical body could ignore them.

After the formation was formed, Luo Chen didn't hesitate and ran toward the northeast.

Behind him, more and more monster beasts gathered into a small beast tide, chasing after him.

A moment later, Luo Chen landed on a plain growing sparse Purple Monkey Flowers, looked back at the beast tide, and smiled slightly.

"Fellow Daoists, let's act together!"

The beast tide that was originally chasing Luo Chen, after Lord Lushan, Black King, and others revealed their figures in other directions, turned into the side being surrounded and killed.

Although they were numerous, at this moment, they appeared even weaker.

Without any hesitation, after Luo Chen gave the order, the simplest and purest attacks were unleashed from everyone's hands.

For a time, sword light and shadows, magic power spraying, the entire Purple Spirit Island seemed as if it were about to fall apart.

But under the suppression of the inverted flower basket in the sky, everything appeared as stable as Mount Tai.

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