[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-185":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355368,4608,"Chapter 185: Face Demon Spider","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-185",185,"\u003Cp>Although the flying boat was fast, it still fell short compared to sword flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after two hours of rest to restore their magic power, each of them took to the skies again, riding their swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, there was no race for speed—cultivators could fly for long stretches at a normal pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another two hours passed, and the mountains beneath and ahead grew increasingly desolate; though it was still afternoon with bright sunlight, the surroundings gave He Pingsheng a heavy, dark feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of wild beasts roaring never ceased in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re almost there!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Changgeng pointed to the towering mountain ahead and said: “The Mist God Flower differs from other spiritual herbs—it is a rule-based herb, so it does not grow in places rich with spiritual energy; wherever it grows, rules must accompany it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behind this mountain lies a valley, perpetually shrouded in mist!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mist God Flower grows within this valley!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone be careful—this place’s demonic beasts are extremely dangerous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pay attention to concealing your own aura!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the four crossed the towering mountain, where snowflakes swirled and the wind howled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four guided their swords into a sharp dive, plunging toward the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few breaths, they descended from the peak to the valley floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the valley suddenly rose, and the slopes revealed lush green vegetation and flowers scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they descended further to the valley bottom, everything was a chaotic, hazy white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist swirled everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath their feet was soft, a thick layer of decomposed leaf litter accumulated over years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng extended his spiritual sense, clearly perceiving everything within four hundred zhang around him—even if his eyes couldn’t see, it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four moved forward through the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a short while, they spotted a fresh plant growing beneath several giant trees ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plant bore a single blue flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flower was small, about the size of a palm, yet it emitted a faint, swirling aura, swaying as if clinging yet ready to scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng took a deep breath—he recognized it: this was the Mist God Flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least on this point, Xuan Yuan Changgeng had not lied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t act rashly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Changgeng lowered his voice: “Look at the trees… two venomous spiders are hiding there—and both are at Foundation Establishment peak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone extended their spiritual sense upward and indeed saw two massive spiders slowly moving on the giant trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng noticed that each spider’s back bore a pattern shaped like a human face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…” Bai Long’s voice trembled: “Xuan Yuan Daoist, could these be the Face Demon Spiders?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct!” Xuan Yuan Changgeng said: “The very Face Demon Spiders that strike fear into all who hear of them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this… this…” Bai Long was retreating: “Xuan Yuan Daoist, you know these creatures are highly venomous, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though we outnumber them, if even one of us is poisoned, survival is nearly impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh…” Xuan Yuan Changgeng said: “No need to worry… Bai Long Daoist, though I didn’t tell you beforehand this was the Face Demon Spider’s lair, I can tell you I’ve fought these two several times already!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re indeed difficult to deal with, but they have weaknesses!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Namely, these two beasts lack sufficient spiritual intelligence!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All you need to watch out for is their venomous silk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch me first—see how I engage them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Xuan Yuan Changgeng leapt upward, a flash of swordlight slicing toward one of the venomous spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiders, perhaps having already noticed the four intruders, moved the instant Xuan Yuan jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The targeted spider swung its body like a pendulum, leaving its original position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other spider shot out a white silk thread toward Xuan Yuan Changgeng with a swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its speed was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Xuan Yuan had anticipated it—he twisted midair immediately after his strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silk pierced the air, grazing Xuan Yuan’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One misstep and he would have been struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the two spiders gave Xuan Yuan no time to react—they both spat silk simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each Face Demon Spider fired three strands of silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silk was as sharp as arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open!” Xuan Yuan, suspended in midair, waved his hand and summoned a shield, channeling magic power to manifest a shield’s afterimage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six strands of silk struck the afterimage at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bang, the immense force rebounded, flinging Xuan Yuan, a Foundation Establishment peak cultivator, backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan used the momentum to retreat and landed again beside He Pingsheng and the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See?” Xuan Yuan said: “The challenge isn’t how to kill these two Face Demon Spiders—it’s controlling your power. If you unleash a single spell carelessly, you might kill the spiders but destroy the Mist God Flower below—and then our entire mission is pointless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did He Pingsheng grasp the true difficulty of this mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, Xuan Yuan had clashed with the two venomous spiders, but once he retreated, the spiders did not pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply guarded their original position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So luring them away was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when fighting, they couldn’t strike to kill—otherwise, one careless move might destroy the Mist God Flower below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet without killing blows, they couldn’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deadlock was unsolvable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Xuan Yuan hadn’t succeeded before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, we do this!” Xuan Yuan looked at Bai Long and said: “Bai Long Daoist, please use your treasure to trap one of the spiders!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for long—just two breaths!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He Daoist, you and I will handle the other spider!” Xuan Yuan said: “Follow my orders—if you can poison the spider with your venomous thorns, even better!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally!” Xuan Yuan turned to Zi Xian Daoist: “Zi Xian Daoist, the task of harvesting the flower is yours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just pluck it directly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember—the flower must remain intact, no damage allowed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan said: “Then begin now… He Daoist, follow me. Bai Long Daoist, get ready!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh… swoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng and Xuan Yuan flew forward together toward the spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan activated his shield immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng stirred his spiritual sense, and dozens of thorny vines erupted from the ground, shooting toward the spider to bind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the spider hung from the tree and moved with unnatural agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh… swoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss… hss… hss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they fail to trap the spider, but two strands of silk shot toward He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng dodged and immediately launched another attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss… hss… hss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the thorny vines sprouted from the tree itself, lunging straight at the spider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, they actually trapped the spider.\u003C\u002Fp>",1120,"2026-06-21T04:08:57.694Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3e19bb07164b9316c672365aab47f0b30e35925e0ffa1c3a0e67df2faa51e723","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-186","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-184",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]