257 The Secret of Promotion

Chapter 257

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His silver armored guards have also experienced countless battles and have a very sharp intuition about danger. At the critical moment, when facing the giant python that shot out like lightning, their first reaction was to strike with all their strength, leaving no room for themselves.

This was his chance to survive, because Lord Fang would also save him at the first opportunity.

The strategy of this silver armored guard was successful. Although the full-strength attack caused him to be whipped away by the giant python and spit out blood, before the giant python organized a second attack, Fang Zhi flashed and appeared, slashing down with the sharp sword in his hand, and at the same time slapping the python's head with a palm.

"Puff", "Bang", after two different sounds were made, a large amount of blood spurted out from the neck of the giant python, and at the same time, its huge body fell down. With

another loud bang, the giant python fell heavily on the ground by the lake, and its body bounced a few times, and it was already dead.

The sudden change scared Feng Ming and Qiu Yi, who were concentrating on the two spiritual herbs by the lake.

The two were preparing to go to the lake to pick spiritual herbs, but unexpectedly a level 5 wild beast jumped out. The terrible thing was that it didn't show up on the detection array at all. It wasn't

until the giant python's body fell to the ground that Feng Ming ran over to take a look. A dent was made on the giant python's head by a slap, and blood was still flowing out of its neck.

Feng Ming quickly asked Qiu Yi to collect the blood of the giant python. The blood and meat of the fifth-level wild beast can be used to refine a lot of high-quality beast blood pills. He had to use a jar to store the blood. At the same time, he gave a thumbs up to Fang Zhi:

"Master Fang is really powerful. He killed this fifth-level intermediate wild beast in seconds."

Although everything happened too suddenly and Fang Zhi's attack was too fast, Feng Ming could still see that Fang Zhi's attack was clean and neat, without any unnecessary movements or waste of energy.

This is the judgment and fighting intuition that comes from countless battles.

The coldness and murderous aura on Fang Zhi's body faded away, and he smiled at Feng Ming's compliment: "You and Qiu Yi were not scared, right? Kong Zhao, take people to check the abnormality in this lake."

"Yes, sir."

The cultivator who was injured by the giant python also took the healing pills as soon as possible. In such a dangerous place, he needed to recover as soon as possible. The first time was lucky, and the second time might cost him his life.

Bai Qiaomo and Ji Yuan were also very curious about the abnormality of this lake. Not to mention the detection array, even Fang Zhi, who was walking in the front, did not notice that there was a level 5 giant python hidden in the lake.

They were very curious about how the giant python avoided these detections and perceptions.

However, the two of them first helped Feng Ming and Qiu Yi dismantle the body of this level 5 intermediate wild beast. Whether it was blood and flesh, or python skin, tendons and bones, they were all excellent materials, and the latter could be used to refine weapons.

After dealing with the giant python's corpse, Feng Ming also ran to the lake to see the results of Kong Zhao's inspection.

He and Qiu Yi were a little scared. They trusted the detection array too much, but such a level 5 intermediate wild beast escaped.

Although it has not been long since they entered the wilderness, Feng Ming has already experienced the danger and terror of the wilderness.

Feng Ming and Qiu Yi did not go into the water, but took some lake water for testing. The lake water was very normal water, without any abnormality. The problem was probably at the bottom of the lake.

They didn't have to wait too long. Kong Zhao, who had dived to the bottom, emerged from the water with his men and brought back a stone: "Sir, this stone must be different."

Fang Zhi had previously stayed in the air more than ten meters above the ground to guard against the dangers around him. At this time, he landed from mid-air and touched it, ready to judge: "Guxi Stone? Are there quite a few of these stones at the bottom of the lake?"

Kong Zhao replied: "Yes, the bottom of the lake is full of these stones."

Fang Zhi said: "That's right, it seems that this deep wilderness is really a treasure land, and treasures may be hidden everywhere."

He looked at Feng Ming and Qiu Yi and asked, "Do you know that Guxi Stone is a kind of stone that can be found in the lake?" What is the Breathing Stone? What does the appearance of the Breathing Stone represent? "

Qiu Yi thought for a while and said, "The Breathing Stone, as the name suggests, is used to imprison and lock the breath? That's why we can't sense the existence of the giant python in advance."

Fang Zhi nodded: "That's right."

Feng Ming guessed: "What kind of mine is the Breathing Stone a companion mineral?"

Fang Zhi laughed out loud: "Yes, the Breathing Stone is indeed a companion mineral. Where the Breathing Stone appears, there must be the Ink Gold Mine. This is a very rare refining material and very difficult to find, because where the Ink Gold appears, there must be the Breathing Stone, which completely covers up the breath of the Ink Gold Mine."

"Note this location first, and send someone in to collect the black gold after you go out."

"Yes, sir."

Fang Zhi explained to Feng Ming and the others: "The solidified stone cannot be refined, nor can it be used in refining tools. It is usually used in buildings to prevent others from snooping."

Feng Ming said: "I see, what a pity."

Speaking of black gold, he knew that black gold deposits should be very important to the imperial army, which needs a large number of standard weapons and armor.

Adding black gold can improve the quality and service life of these weapons and armor, but it is not very useful to them.

After Feng Ming and Qiu Yi picked the spiritual herbs by the lake, the group set out again.

This time, not only Feng Ming, but Bai Qiaomo also increased his vigilance. He didn't want Feng Ming to rely too much on the detection array and repeat the previous situation.

Because they were walking in the mountains and forests, the terrain was complicated, and their speed could be greatly reduced. Although Feng Ming no longer relied entirely on the detection array, the array still played a significant role, allowing Feng Ming to discover the hidden wild beasts several times.

Fang Zhi also attacked twice after the giant python, and each time he killed it with one blow.

After dark, they found a place to spend the night.

Feng Ming sorted out the spiritual herbs he had collected during the day and was about to start refining two furnaces of elixir. He glanced at the detection array and exclaimed: "A cultivator has entered the detection range."

Fang Zhi stretched out his hand and beckoned the detection array to him. Sure enough, two red spots appeared on the array, one of which was as bright as a level 5 intermediate wild beast, and the other was even brighter, indicating that the cultivator's cultivation was stronger.

Fang Zhi immediately ordered: "Hide, I will go and investigate."

"My lord, be careful."

Fang Zhi disappeared in a flash, and the array returned to Feng Ming's hand. Kong Zhao led the silver armored guards to clear the traces they left behind, and the group quickly hid.

It was dangerous here, but it would be easier to hide.

Feng Ming curiously gossiped with Bai Qiaomo: "Could it be that he came in to attack the Xu family? Or did he appear behind us?"

Bai Qiaomo shook his head: "I don't know, let's see what Lord Fang finds out."

He felt that both were possible. Lord Fang's appearance in the border army was not secret, and the silver armored guards made such a big commotion, and those who were interested would notice the existence of Lord Fang Zhi.

When Fang Zhi led them into the wilderness, how could it not arouse the curiosity of those who were interested.

In addition, Fang Zhi could find the whereabouts of the Xu family, and other forces might also be able to find out.

Many forces were paying attention to the whereabouts of the two Soul Condensing Pills. It would be fine if they fell into the hands of the royal family, but how could the parties easily give up the one that disappeared along with the three Yuandan peak cultivators from the aristocratic families.

Fang Zhi returned an hour later. He and his men had their own way of contacting each other, and they found their hiding place accurately.

Fang Zhi said, "It's Huang Hou and Guo Xuan."

Feng Ming and the other four were confused when they heard these two names, because they were very unfamiliar.

The Dongmu Dynasty was so big, how could they know all the Yuandan realm masters? However, Fang Zhi and his silver armored guards seemed very familiar.

Kong Zhao said, "So it was them. How dare they show up here? Did they come in behind us?"

Fang Zhi shook his head: "They don't have such courage. They sneaked in from another direction. It was a coincidence that they bumped into us. Next, we will follow behind them and let them explore the way for us. Feng Ming, make good use of your formation this time."

"Okay," it turned out that he still had a mission to do, Feng Ming immediately patted his chest and promised, "I will keep a close eye on them."

Then he asked curiously, "Who are these two?"

Kong Zhao said disdainfully, "They are two old guys with a bad reputation and are slippery. Among them, Guo Xuan is in the late Yuandan stage, and Huang Hou is in the middle Yuandan stage. They even dared to covet the Ninghun Pill."

Yes, this Guo Xuan is just in the late Yuandan stage, and the Ninghun Pill will not work even if he gets it. It is estimated that he will not be able to concentrate on cultivation in the future and improve his cultivation to the peak of Yuandan.

Kong Zhao added, "These two guys are probably running errands for other people. They are usually very afraid of death. I didn't expect that they would dare to venture into the Wilderness this time."

Ji Yuan guessed, "Maybe the benefits are great enough."

Kong Zhao nodded and said, "The man surnamed Guo is not young anymore, and he has been injured before. It is estimated that he doesn't have much time left. He has also used life-extending items. Maybe the person behind him made him some conditions that he couldn't refuse, so he ventured in with Huang Hou."

After talking about the situation of the two Yuandan realm cultivators for a while, they all adjusted their breathing. The Wilderness would be more dangerous after nightfall, and most of the cultivators who came in would choose a relatively safe place to spend the night and wait for dawn to continue exploring.

The same was true for the two cultivators, so the light spot on the array in Fengming's hand at night was motionless, but the brightness kept reminding everyone of the existence of the two people.

The energy in this place is chaotic and violent, and it is impossible to cultivate using the external energy. When regulating the breath at night, everyone either takes pills or draws the energy in the Yuan Crystal to cultivate, otherwise it will leave troubles after a long time.

The two cultivators in the back had no idea that their whereabouts had already been exposed. They hid in a tree and were also discussing the situation.

"The old guy surnamed Xu actually ran into the wilderness. No wonder so many people outside can't find their whereabouts?"

"Brother Guo, will the two old guys from the Yu and Shen families stay with him? If there are three peak Yuandan realm masters, the two of us are no match for them."

Guo Xuan snorted, "The three of them fled separately at that time, so that the person who attacked could not figure out who had the Soul Condensing Pill. This was to confuse the guy who attacked. And do you think the three old guys trust each other so much? That one used a lot of tricks to be sure that the Soul Condensing Pill was hidden. In the hands of the old man surnamed Xu, he hid in the wilderness, hoping to use the Soul Condensing Pill to break through and advance to the next level. "

Huang Hou was a little worried: "Will he have already taken the pill and prepared to advance when we find him?" If he has already used it

up, wouldn't it be a waste for them to risk coming in? Moreover, after entering the wilderness, they walked very carefully, for fear of encountering an invincible danger. Who doesn't know the danger of the wilderness?

Guo Xuan said: "Don't worry, those three old guys seem to be at the peak of the Yuandan realm, and they are only one step away from the next level. But that step is not so easy to break through. Not everyone is Yu Xiao. Yu Xiao has the ability to advance because his soul power is strong enough. Some people also speculate that Yu Xiao's good disciple Feng Ming gave the Dihun Water he got to his master. With such sufficient preparation, Yu Xiao dared to take a risk and finally succeeded."

"Why do you think the royal family can always have strong people in the Kaihun realm? It's because the royal family has a lot of good things to increase soul power. Not to mention good things like Dihun Water, the royal family also has soul stones."

"You are still in the middle stage of Yuandan Realm. I don't know how high the soul power requirements are for the cultivator to advance to Kaihun Realm. There are many masters in Yuandan Realm, right? But why are there so few strong people in Kaihun Realm? It's not just because of the royal family's support, but also because it is extremely difficult to advance from Yuandan Realm to Kaihun Realm."

"Before reaching Kaihun Realm, the soul power qualifications required for cultivators' cultivation are not high. Only cultivators engaged in professions such as pharmacists will have soul power qualifications requirements. But it's different in Kaihun Realm. The soul power qualifications requirements are higher. Those who can advance to Kaihun Realm are all outstanding people and are geniuses in themselves."

Huang Hou gasped when he heard this. He was only in the middle stage of Yuandan Realm and not from a noble family. How did he know such a secret? "Then doesn't it mean that we will never have hope of reaching Kaihun Realm in our lifetime?"

Guo Xuan chuckled: "The peak of Yuandan realm is the top master in the mainland. How many Kaihun realm masters have ever taken action? Most of them stay in one area, and only the Yuandan realm masters are out there. So for us, Yuandan realm is enough. Don’t you see, so many aristocratic families are the same as us? Even the Xu family, Yu family and Shen family, which are such aristocratic families with profound foundation, are they not fighting for a Ninghun Pill? If they have a way to advance to Kaihun realm, would they need to take such risks and offend the royal family?"

"Could it be that the people who attacked these three families are really..." Huang Hou said in surprise.

Guo Xuan mocked, "The royal family and the cultivators from aristocratic families look down on cultivators like us who come from ordinary backgrounds, but in our eyes, they are not so noble. Even the powerful cultivators in the royal family who have reached the Soul Opening Realm have committed such despicable sneak attacks. Do you think the aristocratic families outside can't guess it? Everyone knows it in their hearts, but they just haven't exposed it."

Huang Hou was shocked and flattered Guo Xuan, "Brother Guo still knows more, unlike me, who knows nothing. If I am sold out one day, I might even be counting money for others."

Guo Xuan laughed twice, "When you live longer, you will naturally know more. Compared with you, I have only lived a few more years."