Chapter 481: First-Refinement of Soul Manifestation!

Chapter 481: First-Refinement of Soul Manifestation!

After hearing Li Yunting's words, Ling Feng couldn't help but take a deep breath. Despite having already placed the top sword teams of the four major academies on a high pedestal, he realized he had still underestimated them.

His future opponents were very likely to be at the Spiritual Element Realm, and all of them were geniuses at that level!

Though these individuals might be around twenty-four years old, which was about ten years older than Yan Jinghong, they were still among the elite in the Tianbai Empire.

But in the next moment, Ling Feng's gloom was replaced by a burning will to battle.

Only stronger opponents could push him to unleash his full potential, which was the very reason he had joined the sword team in the first place.

Sensing the change in Ling Feng's eyes, Li Yunting showed a hint of appreciation.

Although Ling Feng was currently only at the Pulse Formation Realm, he believed that in a few years, Ling Feng would surpass him and become the strongest student in Tianwei Academy.

"Junior Brother Ling Feng, I suppose you're also here to search for the Nine-Mystical Creation Fruit. Since you have such a strong companion, I won't interfere," Li Yunting said. He looked deeply at Ling Feng before clasping his hands in farewell. "I have some matters that require my immediate return to Tianwei Academy. Farewell!"

"Senior Brother Li, farewell!" Ling Feng nodded, watching Li Yunting's figure disappear into the distance as he felt a surge of pride.

There were less than six months left until the Five Courts' Sword Team Grand Competition, so he didn't have much time left.

"Brat, I'll be taking the Nine-Leaf Whispering Wind Grass for myself!" The despicable donkey, having seized the spirit herb earlier, grinned mischievously.

"Go ahead," Ling Feng said calmly, touching his nose. "This flower is great for body refinement, but I need treasures that can help me break through my meridian gates right now."

"Hehe!"

There were towering ancient trees with black bark and sharp thorns that were so tough that even Ling Feng had to strike them multiple times with his Eradicator of Realms to cut them down. These thorns were highly toxic; he once saw an elder impaled on one following his corpse rotting away. It was a ghastly sight.

From that point, every step was fraught with danger. Ling Feng proceeded cautiously. Many had arrived here before him and carved out some clearings amidst the brambles, which saved him some trouble.

After half a day's journey, Ling Feng finally reached the area where the Nine-Mystical Creation Fruit was rumored to be. This area spanned about three hundred li[1]. For ordinary people, it was vast, but for martial artists who could fly and move swiftly, it wasn't too large.

However, despite searching this area for over half a month, no one had found the Nine-Mystical Creation Fruit. Such a heavenly treasure had already developed a certain level of spiritual intelligence and was capable of running, jumping, flying, and hiding.

Thus, searching for it here was indeed challenging.

The most troublesome aspect was that this herb could burrow underground. If it went deep enough, even Spiritual Element Realm experts wouldn't dare follow it. The Sea-Blue Abyss's core area was filled with hidden dangers; who knew what terrifying creatures lay beneath the surface?

Encountering a peak sixth-tier monster could be fatal. Such a beast could cause massive destruction with a single bite!

Therefore, the martial artists guarding this area opted for the simplest method: waiting.

If the Nine-Mystical Creation Fruit appeared once, it would naturally appear again. These rare spiritual flowers and fruits, despite their long lifespan, had no offensive capabilities and could only dash around. Once it showed up, the numerous martial artists would capture it together, ensuring it had nowhere to hide.

Ling Feng moved cautiously through this perilous region. Though he hadn't seen any other martial artists, his keen senses detected several powerful presences nearby. These elders were likely at the third, fourth, or even fifth-refinement level of the Spiritual Element Realm!

They were probably reclusive elders from second and third-rate sects.

Fortunately, he hadn't sensed any Spiritual Sea Realm experts yet. With the despicable donkey's assistance, he was probably able to manage.

1. 150km/90ish miles ☜