Chapter 937: 937. Chapter 935: New Discovery

937. Chapter 935: New Discovery

Huh?

What is this?

Shortly after, Lu Yuan arrived near a valley.

His pupils contracted sharply, his face full of shock.

He saw.

On the blue stones, Dao runes were carved.

In the sunlight, they revealed a faint glow.

In this valley lay a medicinal garden, where many exotic flowers and herbs were cultivated.

Most striking of all was a giant tree.

This tree stood a hundred zhang tall, with lush branches and dense foliage.

Its trunk was straight and stout, like a true dragon raising its head and coiling, as if it wanted to prop up the heavens.

Rustle! The canopy shed countless green shadows, covering the entire medicinal garden.

Moreover, Lu Yuan's keen perception clearly detected a rich medicinal fragrance.

This scene was extremely dreamlike!

Boom—! Suddenly, the earth shook and mountains trembled.

That giant tree seemed to have been stimulated, suddenly shooting up, its branches and trunk extending out, sweeping horizontally toward Lu Yuan.

Bang! In an instant, the main trunk lashed out like a spear, slamming down heavily.

So strong!

At that moment, Lu Yuan's expression changed abruptly; he hurriedly unleashed Sword Control Technique, slashing at that trunk.

Crack!

The Sword Control Technique's edge was sharp, yet it couldn't injure that trunk in the slightest.

On the contrary, the Sword Control Technique was bounced away, its sword qi dissipating completely.

Huh?

Seeing this, Lu Yuan's eyelid twitched.

Just now, he had exerted his utmost effort, yet it was still to no avail.

Looks like I have to use my killing move!

He took a deep breath.

Sword Formula—Splitting Mountains and Rivers!

Lu Yuan bellowed.

Boom—! Instantly, rolling thunder erupted from within his body, his blood and qi surged and boiled, his mighty aura rose like war smoke shooting into the sky.

The next moment.

A layer of crimson scales appeared on the surface of his right arm's skin, shining with a crystalline luster, faintly revealing a flickering dragon shadow.

Sizzle!

He clenched his hand into a claw, firmly grasping the thick trunk, then tore at it violently.

Boom! A mournful howl rang out, accompanied by a spray of purple liquid droplets; the trunk exploded violently, turning into a cascade of purple light.

Ziyun Ginseng, completely ruined!

And Lu Yuan's five fingers were also soaked in blood, bloody and shocking to behold.

Hmph!

It's just a Ziyun Ginseng; after I devour my ancestor's divine fetus, what's there to fear about lacking better medicinal ingredients?

He wiped the blood from his palm.

Lu Yuan's eyes grew even more ferocious.

He gazed at that Ziyun Ginseng, the corner of his mouth slightly lifted, revealing a ferocious smile, then turned to leave.

However, just at that moment.

Buzz! The void trembled.

A terrifying pressure spread forth.

Huh?

Lu Yuan's steps halted abruptly; he raised his head and looked up.

He saw the void twisting.

Two blurry black dots appeared, gradually becoming clear; they were actually two iron-tower-like burly men, their bodies brimming with killing intent, their eyes icy cold, like two sharp blades.

Who are you?

Why are you blocking my way?

Lu Yuan's face sank.

Although he didn't recognize the two men opposite him, his formidable martial arts cultivation let him sense a dangerous aura.

Hehe… little brat!

One of the iron-tower burly men grinned wickedly: 'You stole the Ziyun Ginseng from Lingyun Commandery City, and still dare to ask who I am?'

Just obediently await your death!

His words hadn't yet finished.

Boom—!

Another burly man stepped forward, like a wild bull trampling the earth, savage and overbearing.

Indeed, they are two senior martial disciples!

Their aura is far stronger than that of ordinary ninth-rank martial artists...

Lu Yuan's expression turned stern. "Get lost!"

He shouted angrily, his fist aura roaring like a flood dragon's bellow, directly blasting toward the two.

Boom! The two burly men's eyes lit up, likewise swinging their fists to meet him.

Boom! The three collided.

Thud-thud-thud! The two burly men retreated several steps, each step cracking the ground, leaving deep footprints.

"What?"

Their faces turned pale.

Though uninjured, their qi and blood surged violently.

Especially, they felt a strong qi wave hit them, making their throats taste sweet.

"Damn it!"

"How can he be so strong? Could he be a ninth-rank martial disciple?"

The two gritted their teeth, expressions wary.

Ninth-rank martial disciple!

Even in the prefectural city, they count as strongmen, wielding great power!

"Quickly inform Steward Wang, ask him to come suppress..."

The two burly men muttered, eyes flashing with panic.

"Too late!"

Suddenly, an indifferent voice sounded, like thunder exploding.

Immediately, a brilliant silver flash streaked across the night sky, instantly crossing a hundred meters, blasting into their chests! Pfft!

Two golden flying darts pierced through their backs and lodged in the earth.

The two men widened their eyes, bodies stiffening as life swiftly ebbed.

"This..."

This sudden scene left Lu Yuan standing frozen, eyes wide, face full of shock.

These flying darts were precisely the concealed weapons Lu Yuan had just made.

He did not know that this was a gift from his father, the Lu Family's heirloom treasure—the Star-Seizing Arrow!

The Star-Seizing Arrow, forged from the essence of sun and moon, is a secret art of the Lu Family capable of killing a grandmaster martial artist! However, Lu Yuan only learned its simple control method, usable only for concealed weapon attacks!

"Huh?"

Suddenly, Lu Yuan frowned.

Because, among the two corpses, something actually remained intact.

It was a broken branch, pitch-black like carved ink jade, crystal clear.

"Ziyun ginseng?"

Lu Yuan blinked.

Obviously, those two came for the Ziyun ginseng!

"Too bad..."

After glancing at the two burly men, Lu Yuan sighed incessantly.

The Ziyun ginseng had already withered.

Over the years, he has exhausted his medicinal ingredients while making pills, using them all up!

"It seems..."

Lu Yuan's eye sockets grew slightly moist.

He had thought he would never again have the chance to make pills in this life, but unexpectedly, a new village appeared after the dark willows and bright flowers.

Swish! Suddenly, the Star-Seizing Arrow flickered and flew back into Lu Yuan's hand.

"What is this?"

Lu Yuan felt surprised in his heart.

He carefully observed, noticing the runes on the Star-Seizing Arrow had dimmed considerably, as if overused and hard to sustain.

"Star-Seizing Arrow..."

"Our Lu Family has passed it down for thousands of years, yet we ultimately failed to preserve it..."

Gazing at the Star-Seizing Arrow in his hand, Lu Yuan murmured softly, filled with regret and sorrow.

The Star-Seizing Arrow is the Lu Family's most precious treasure; legend says it once slew a grandmaster-realm demon, deterring all directions.

However, after thousands of years, it has suffered severe damage, its power gradually weakening.

"Perhaps... if we find enough medicinal ingredients, we could replenish the Star-Seizing Arrow's energy?"

"But the Star-Seizing Arrow requires tens of thousands of medicinal ingredients—how could we obtain them?"

Lu Yuan felt bitter in his heart.

His talent is mediocre, destined never to become a pill-making master.

"Forget it..."

"Since fate let me encounter the Ziyun ginseng, it counts as a heavenly arrangement!"

Lu Yuan sighed inwardly, put away the Ziyun ginseng, and prepared to leave.

"Hmm?"

At that very moment, a faint fluctuation caught Lu Yuan's attention.

He turned his head to look into the distance, his pupils shrank sharply, and he drew in a cold breath.

He saw a mass of fire soaring into the sky, illuminating all directions, brilliant and dazzling, like the rising sun, stabbing his eyes. (End of chapter)