Myriad Daos of the Heaven

The Primordial Qi Spirit Pill was a top-grade healing pill, incomparably precious. Even someone like Luuo Xue, who came from an Alchemy Family, could only possess two or three at most given her status.

Condensing Spirit and Returning to the Origin, regenerating flesh on bare bone—the effects of the Primordial Qi Spirit Pill were astonishing. For injuries like the ones Jiang Jichen had sustained, a single pill was enough to restore him to his peak condition within a single double-hour.

And Luuo Xue had actually been willing to part with such a precious Primordial Qi Spirit Pill for Jiang Jichen.

It would have been one thing under normal circumstances, but Jiang Jichen was grievously injured and in a perilous situation. Giving him a Primordial Qi Spirit Pill at this moment was a truly timely blessing, a massive favor.

The Four Beauties of Qingcheng had once been engaged to Jiang Jichen, but they had never really interacted. After they broke off the engagement, their relationship only worsened. Beauties like Hex Yao and Mun Xia had mocked him endlessly, and one could even say they held a grudge against him. Fang Yunyi, on the other hand, hadn’t said anything sarcastic, but her attitude was hardly friendly.

Only Luuo Xue seemed genuinely kind-hearted, having always felt sympathy for Jiang Jichen.

This time, she had gone a step further and directly helped him by giving him a Primordial Qi Spirit Pill.

Jiang Jichen wasn’t about to be polite. He took out the Primordial Qi Spirit Pill and swallowed it immediately. Then, he took out three Second-Grade Spirit Condensing Pills and consumed them as well.

He wasn’t short on Condensing Spirit Pills right now; he even had about ten Second-Grade ones. Of course, he had swindled all of them from the disciples of various Sects.

The medicinal power of the Primordial Qi Spirit Pill and the Second-Grade Spirit Condensing Pills dissolved and spread through his body. A surging wave of healing power and Spiritual Qi coursed within him. Jiang Jichen activated the Source Character Qi Condensation Technique to begin refining this energy, and his injuries started to heal at an astonishing rate.

Just then, the twenty-odd Earth Profound Serpents had slithered close, their red tongues flickering as they coiled to strike.

These Earth Profound Serpents had incredible defenses. Their hides were incomparably tough, impervious to blades and spears. Besides their Inner Cores, the skin was the most valuable material on an Earth Profound Serpent. It could be used to craft protective armor and was one of the most sought-after materials in Artifact Refining.

However, Earth Profound Serpents were extremely difficult to kill, making them one of the most troublesome Spirit Serpents in the Moonlight Forest.

They excelled at Earth Escape, possessed astonishing speed, and had powerful defenses. Spirit Cultivators dreaded encountering them. Once an Earth Profound Serpent targeted you, unless you were overwhelmingly stronger, you would almost certainly end up being devoured.

This was why Murong Qingshu and his group hadn’t dared to entertain any ideas, or even watch from the sidelines, after seeing Jiang Jichen surrounded by the Earth Profound Serpents. They had simply retreated.

In their eyes, Jiang Jichen and his companions, besieged by over twenty Earth Profound Serpents, were already dead.

PUH!

He spat out a mouthful of black blood and instantly felt refreshed and clear-headed. A series of CRACKS echoed from his bones as his wounds vanished. A golden Spiritual Energy Flow began to circulate as his fifth, sixth, and seventh Golden Spiritual Veins condensed into existence.

Achieving this was due to several factors: the successive life-and-death battles, the miraculous Source Character Qi Condensation Technique, and the catalyst of the Primordial Qi Spirit Pill. Together, they had triggered this astonishing breakthrough.

At this moment, Jiang Jichen had finally condensed his seventh Golden Spiritual Vein, becoming a true Seventh-level Mortal Warrior. His combat prowess had reached a staggering new height.

Although he still couldn’t compare to the power he wielded when using the Sealing Spirit Escape Technique, the strength from seven Golden Spiritual Veins allowed him to use some of his other skills.

He could now use Shadow Step more freely and could even execute a Position Shifting technique within a five-meter radius. Therefore, Jiang Jichen wasn’t worried about being surrounded by these Earth Profound Serpents.

But Han Qing, Little Yue’Er, and Zhang Xiaoyu were still behind him.

"I’ll get you three out of here first. Find a hidden place and lie low. I’ll fight my way out and meet up with you later!"

Jiang Jichen said to Han Qing and the others.

After all, the three of them had no combat ability and couldn’t even protect themselves against the serpents’ attacks. Moreover, the Earth Profound Serpents could use Earth Escape, making them impossible to guard against. The only solution was to send his companions away first. He would draw the attention of the serpents here and deal with them alone.

Without waiting for their agreement, Jiang Jichen strode forward, longsword in hand, and slashed at the slithering Earth Profound Serpents. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Golden Sword Qi crisscrossed the area, striking out in all directions. Under the control of Jiang Jichen’s powerful Divine Thought, the Sword Qi lanced toward the surrounding Earth Profound Serpents.

Provoked, the Earth Profound Serpents instantly went into a frenzy. They completely ignored Han Qing and the others, charging straight for Jiang Jichen.

Han Qing seized the opportunity, leading Little Yue’Er and Zhang Xiaoyu away with Earth Escape, vanishing silently from the spot.

Assaulted by more than twenty Earth Profound Serpents, Jiang Jichen was plunged into a bitter fight.

The three Ninth-Level Earth Profound Serpents among them were the most terrifying; a single sweep of their tails could obliterate massive trees.

Fortunately, Jiang Jichen’s Shadow Step was miraculous, allowing him to dodge one lethal blow after another. Still, there were a few close calls when some of the serpents burst out from underground, nearly injuring him.

"Soul Destruction Finger!"

As one Earth Profound Serpent lunged with its mouth wide open, Jiang Jichen shot out a golden Finger Light, piercing straight into its maw.

PUH!

The Earth Profound Serpent fell from the air to the ground, its life force extinguished in an instant.

Without a second glance, Jiang Jichen weaved between the other serpents. His longsword seemed to strike out casually, yet each movement was filled with a profound and mysterious intent.

The Earth Profound Serpents were completely unable to evade, struck by the longsword at the vital spot seven inches down their bodies, and then killed.

It was as if Jiang Jichen had returned to a past Slaughter Battlefield. His every move was as smooth as flowing water, yet imbued with the intent of death.

The Sword Techniques Jiang Jichen used now were erratic and formless, with no fixed patterns. But every strike was a stroke of genius, landing precisely on an Earth Profound Serpent’s vital point.

Not only that, but he also repeatedly used his Soul Destruction Finger and Seven Stars Sky-Breaking Fist, mixing them with his Sword Techniques.

At this moment, his Body Cultivation Power and Spiritual Cultivation Power merged seamlessly within him, unleashing astonishing combat strength.

Others might find the Earth Profound Serpents difficult to kill, but Jiang Jichen was currently in a Mysterious Realm of insight, slaying them with effortless grace.

Soon, Jiang Jichen had exterminated all twenty-odd Earth Profound Serpents, their corpses littering the ground. If Murong Qingshu and his group had seen this, they would have been struck speechless with shock, unable to believe their eyes.

However, for all of this, Jiang Jichen had Luuo Xue, one of the Four Beauties of Qingcheng, to thank. If she hadn’t given him a Primordial Qi Spirit Pill at that critical moment, he would have only managed a mutually destructive battle with these Earth Profound Serpents. He certainly wouldn’t have been able to slaughter them with such ease and style.

Furthermore, under the effects of the Primordial Qi Spirit Pill, he had broken through to the Seventh-level Mortal Warrior Realm in one fell swoop. This gave him an extra layer of security in the Moonlight Forest.

’I owe Luuo Xue a huge favor now. I just don’t know why she would help me. Could she have been captivated by my handsome face and fallen deeply in love with me?’

Jiang Jichen thought narcissistically.

Even as he mused, his hands didn’t stop moving. He quickly collected the Earth Profound Serpents’ skins and Inner Cores.

Over twenty Earth Profound Serpent skins and more than twenty Inner Cores—this was an astonishing haul.

’I need to find Jiang Ling’Er in the depths of the Moonlight Forest as soon as possible!’

After gathering everything, Jiang Jichen continued deeper into the Moonlight Forest.

He planned to rendezvous with Han Qing’s group first. However, after traveling just a few dozen li, Jiang Jichen unexpectedly encountered a pack of incredibly powerful Spirit Beasts.

These were not a single species but a mixed herd of many different types of Spirit Beasts.

Cyan Wolves, gray wolves, Earth Profound Serpents, Stone Fury Bears... there were over a hundred of them. The scene was vast and terrifying. The moment Jiang Jichen appeared, they attacked, instantly trapping him within the massive horde.

But Jiang Jichen soon discovered he wasn’t the only one trapped in the horde. Murong Qingshu and the others who had fled earlier were also surrounded by this pack of Spirit Beasts, caught in a perilous situation.