Chapter 969: Green Bamboo Green Snake Staff

"Mysterious Wood Feather Fan..."

Li Luo held the cyan feather fan in his hand, a glint of keen interest rising in his eyes. This fan had been refined from a special kind of spirit wood that grew in ancient battlefields, feeding on corpses, yet once formed, it brimmed with vitality—even its sap contained an extremely powerful life force, enough to neutralize many grievous wounds.

So its very material embodied two sides of life and death, and now that it had been refined, that power had been drawn forth.

Li Luo glanced at the fan's handle, where a purple vertical mark gleamed brightly, like an eye-socket—clearly this item was a single purple-eye treasure.

Li Luo was quite pleased. Although it was only a single purple-eye, its might was still not to be underestimated, and now that it had fallen into his hands, it added another weapon to his arsenal.

Boom!

Just as Li Luo claimed this "Mysterious Wood Feather Fan," an astonishing energy storm suddenly erupted at the center of the great hall, sending tremors through the qi and blood of the many treasure-seekers, who retreated one after another.

Looking closely, it turned out that Qin Ying and Zhu Zhu had collided in their scramble for the most dazzling treasure.

In an instant they exchanged over a hundred blows, each going all out without the slightest reservation. The eight heavenly pearls behind them spun madly, inhaling and exhaling the energy of heaven and earth, while radiating an overwhelmingly powerful pressure.

With every clash between the two, the collision of vast phase force sent ripples of tremor through the void.

But in their exchange, Qin Ying's offensive was clearly the more fierce and sharp. After all, the Zhu Li Tianwang lineage was better known for its restorative power, and in this kind of direct confrontation, it was somewhat at a disadvantage.

So, following a direct collision, the burly Zhu Zhu was blasted back several dozen steps. As his figure retreated, the energy that scattered off him shattered the air itself, turning it into patches of white mist.

Qin Ying seized the chance to pounce toward the most resplendent orb of light. His palm struck out, and dark-gray phase force condensed into an iron hand like an eagle's talon, shattering the orb in a single grab.

The orb broke apart, and an object leapt out from within—it appeared to be a long staff, jade-green like green bamboo, with snake-scale-like patterns faintly visible upon it.

The moment this green bamboo staff appeared, the energy of heaven and earth converged toward it in torrents, as if being swallowed whole.

At the same moment, everyone saw three mysterious purple marks appear on the staff's body, and all the energy of heaven and earth was drawn into them.

"A three purple-eye treasure!" someone could not help crying out.

Although from the aura of the orb earlier, everyone had vaguely guessed the item was extraordinary, they had only assumed it was a double purple-eye treasure. Who could have expected it to be a three purple-eye!

Such a treasure was practically the most powerful combat item below the Marquis Realm. Looking across all the major powers, probably only the pillar-like prodigies of those Li Tianwang-level forces would be granted one.

Qin Ying's eyes lit up, his gaze burning. With a long cry, a golden falcon light-shadow materialized behind him. The falcon radiated an exceptionally fierce aura, every feather seeming to be forged of sword-light, dazzling to the eye.

This was Qin Ying's innate phase.

Upper eighth grade, Sword Falcon phase.

Qin Ying struck like lightning, phase force surging from his palm, and seized the "Green Bamboo Staff" in one swift grab.

However, the instant he gripped the "Green Bamboo Staff," the staff's body suddenly trembled violently. Cyan light flowed across it, transforming into a massive cyan python, and from the snake's mouth a fragrant, poisonous light swept toward Qin Ying.

The sudden attack made Qin Ying's face change, especially the fragrant poisonous light sweeping in, which sent a wave of dizziness through his mind.

"What vicious poisonous light!"

Qin Ying's expression shifted. He hastily let go, and with a sweep of his sleeve, golden-light phase force roared forth to collide with the poisonous light. A pungent smoke immediately spread out, and the golden light was swiftly dissolved.

Having repelled Qin Ying, the "Green Bamboo Staff" transformed into a streak of cyan light, darting about within the great hall.

Faced with a masterless "three purple-eye treasure," the many rogue cultivators present could no longer restrain their greed and immediately made their moves, attempting to seize it.

But this "Green Bamboo Staff" clearly possessed a strong spirit, slithering about like a green snake at a speed as fast as a phantom, making it nearly impossible to catch. Even when someone occasionally got lucky enough to approach it, the moment their hand gripped it, they would be corroded by a burst of poisonous light. In just a short while, several people had already fallen to that poisonous light, reduced to puddles of blood.

The upheaval in the great hall also startled Li Luo, while at the same time making him itch to try, clearly having developed covetous thoughts toward the "Green Bamboo Staff."

"Earlier, Cousin Li Lingjing had all her treasures destroyed. If this Green Bamboo Staff were in her hands, then with her strength, she would probably be able to overpower Qin Ying." Li Luo's gaze flickered.

This Green Bamboo Staff had an extremely strong spirit and seemed very difficult to subdue—that much was clear from Qin Ying's earlier setback. But with his prior experience in claiming the "Mysterious Wood Feather Fan," Li Luo actually felt quite confident.

No choice, who could blame his "Minor Formless Fire" being so useful here in this Spirit Phase Cave Heaven.

While Li Luo was thinking this, the "Green Bamboo Staff," which had been darting about the Jin Dian, happened to shoot toward his direction. Seeing this, he not only did not retreat, but instead darted forward first, brazenly stretching out his palm and reaching straight for the "Green Bamboo Staff."

The surrounding people, seeing him so overconfident, all revealed cold smiles. Earlier, even someone as strong as Qin Ying had suffered at this item's hands, and yet Li Luo, at the Extreme Sha Realm, still dared to make contact with his flesh—truly unafraid that the poisonous light would sweep in and melt him into a puddle of blood?

Li Li Lingjing, seeing this scene, was also startled. She had not expected that the usually calm Li Luo would actually do something so reckless. Had he been seized by greed at the sight of a three purple-eye treasure?

But now it was too late to stop him, because Li Luo had already, under the gaze of the crowd, met the cyan light transformed by the "Green Bamboo Staff," and grabbed at it with one palm.

Li Luo's palm gripped the handle of the "Green Bamboo Staff," where snake scales seemed to be densely packed, feeling somewhat prickly. But he had no time to register this now, because the instant he gripped the Green Bamboo Staff, cyan light flashed on the staff, and a massive cyan python emerged from within the staff's body, a vicious great mouth spewing forth poisonous light like a waterfall.

The poisonous light was blinding, blooming within the great hall, and the people around scrambled back in disarray, not daring to be touched by it.

At the same time, their gazes fixed on Li Luo in the field, and they shook their heads inwardly. This Li Luo would pay the price for his greed today.

Qin Yi was also watching this scene, feeling somewhat puzzled. In her previous exchanges with Li Luo, the latter had not seemed like such a foolish person.

"Oh my, Li Luo."

Zhu Zhu Dayu wailed, "We'll be brothers again in the next life!"

Under the many gazes of varied expressions, Li Luo's face remained quite calm. He watched the poisonous light roaring toward him, and in the palm gripping the staff's handle, Minor Formless Fire surged forth, sweeping directly into the staff's body.

Hum!

As Minor Formless Fire churned, the staff's body immediately let out a violent humming sound.

Hush!

Then, a scene that shocked everyone in the great hall appeared: the poisonous light that had been about to engulf Li Luo actually split apart at this moment, and then, full of spirit, dodged around Li Luo's figure.

Then the poisonous light rolled back and was swallowed by the cyan python on the "Green Bamboo Staff."

The cyan python hissed, flicking its forked tongue, its vertical pupils fixed on Li Luo, then drew closer little by little, actually letting out an affectionate hissing sound toward him.

At the same time, a flood of information flashed through Li Luo's mind.

Green Bamboo Green Snake Staff, a three purple-eye treasure, refined from ten-thousand-year green bamboo fused with a Heaven-Cyan Snake. Immune to all poisons, its body is like green bamboo, regenerating when broken. Phase force can catalyze the "Heaven-Cyan Snake," which can spew intensely poisonous light, specifically countering the physical body.

"Quite a fine treasure." Li Luo only briefly sensed it before he could not help but sigh in admiration. Worthy of a three purple-eye treasure, possessing many mysteries, its might astonishing.

But while he was satisfied here, the others in the great hall nearly popped their eyeballs out.

They truly could not understand why the "Green Bamboo Staff," which had previously been violently slaughtering people, would be so easily subdued by Li Luo. For a moment, jealousy welled up in everyone's eyes.

"Hand that thing over!"

The most furious was still Qin Ying, who was determined to have the "Green Bamboo Staff." His face darkened, and with a furious roar, his figure moved, appearing right in front of Li Luo. The eight resplendent heavenly pearls behind him erupted with terrifying pressure, bearing down on Li Luo like a mountain.

At the same time, his palm reached unceremoniously toward the "Green Bamboo Staff" in Li Luo's hand to snatch it away.

Boom!

The air exploded entirely, and under this pressure, even Li Luo's full-powered "Nine-Scale Sky Dragon Battle Body" erupted with a stinging pain.

But just at that moment, a slender jade hand rested on Li Luo's shoulder, pulling him back several steps, just barely dodging Qin Ying's palm strike.

Li Li Lingjing stepped out from behind Li Luo, shielding him behind her, while her cold, indifferent eyes stared at Qin Ying.

"You really want to make a move?" she asked softly, as if casually.

Qin Ying looked into Li Li Lingjing's eyes. Those originally beautiful apricot eyes now seemed to flow with a terrifying aura, which made Qin Ying's body hair instantly stand on end, as if he had sensed a deadly crisis.

In his perception, within this fair and beautiful woman before him, something hair-raising seemed to be hidden, chilling to the bone.

So Qin Ying's foot, which had originally been trying to advance another step, froze in place.

His eyes were full of suspicion and astonishment. He couldn't understand why Li Li Lingjing, whose strength was not much different from his, could give him such a premonition.

"Li Li Lingjing, you're injured, aren't you? Otherwise, why didn't you make a move to snatch the treasure earlier?" Qin Ying said with a shadowed expression, his words carrying a probing intent.

Li Li Lingjing did not answer, only staring at him with indifferent eyes.

"Heh, Qin Ying, I gave you a chance and you couldn't seize it. Since this item already has an owner, trying to snatch it would be quite rude, wouldn't it?" At this moment, a mocking laugh came over, and Zhu Zhu was seen walking over, her face full of gloating.

Qin Ying's facial skin twitched.

"Brother, forget it. A crisis is approaching, internal fighting is not appropriate." Qin Yi also walked over and said in a gentle voice.

The current situation was unfavorable, and Li Li Lingjing was also somewhat unfathomable. If they fought now, it would truly be unwise.

Hearing this, Qin Ying could only nod reluctantly.

Seeing this, the others also showed disappointment in their eyes. No one had expected that after all the high-grade Sky Pearls had been fought over so heatedly, in the end Li Luo would obtain the best treasure.

Amid the many sighs, Li Luo smiled and winked at Li Li Lingjing.

Li Li Lingjing gave him an annoyed look and said softly, "What kind of heroics are you trying to show at a time like this? Although the Three-Purple-Eye treasure is precious, it's not as if you don't already have one."

Li Luo reached out and took Li Li Lingjing's hand, placing the "Green Bamboo Green Snake Staff" into her palm, then looked at her somewhat puzzled and bewildered gaze and smiled, saying, "It's for you."

Li Li Lingjing felt the cool touch of the "Green Bamboo Green Snake Staff" in her hand, her red lips slightly parted, her expression full of astonishment, staring blankly at Li Luo.

"For me?"