Chapter 581: The Strange Variation of the Thunder Concealing Vine
Chapter 581: The Strange Variation of the Thunder Concealing Vine
As soon as he stepped into Thunderfall, Lu Chen felt the Thunderfire Token in his hand surge with thunderous eldritch fire, struggling to disperse the cascading thunderous power above.
But soon, the eldritch fire on the token flickered violently like a candle in the wind, looking as if it could extinguish at any moment.
Seeing this, Lu Chen quickly channeled his spiritual power into the Thunder-Laced Garment he wore.
Countless tiny tendrils of lightning sprouted from the thin garment, writhing like little snakes. With each thunderous strike, the lightning snakes on the garment would either absorb or dissipate the power, reducing its might by more than half.
The pressure on the Thunderfire Token was now significantly reduced.
The five of them forged ahead slowly, braving the violent thunder.
The one-eyed middle-aged man leading the way would occasionally stop, seemingly judging their route.
Since the cultivation levels of the four people beside him were not ordinary—three at the peak of the Qi Refining realm and one at the late Qi Refining realm—Lu Chen did not unleash his spiritual sense fully, maintaining the level of a typical late Qi Refining cultivator.
However, Qing Feng Yu Yi and Kun Tu Ling Kui remained vigilant, ready to defend against any surprise attacks from the shadows.
After half an hour, the group finally made it through the thick curtain of thunderous waterfall.
"We're finally out," the white-haired old woman sighed in relief. "We had to stay focused and vigilant inside that thunderous cascade."
The Thunder-Laced Garments that protected them calmed down, and the lightning snakes turned back into tendrils, retreating into the seams of the garments.
"Everyone, stay alert. Inside the Ancient Herb Garden, we'll face powerful restrictions everywhere," Luo Ming warned.
As soon as he finished speaking, snowflake-like thunder patterns appeared before the five of them, blocking out the sky and the sun. They were breathtakingly beautiful, yet they exuded a sense of destructive power.
"Among the five of us, I, Thunder, and Yuan, have a rather profound understanding of formations. We'll take care of breaking the restrictions," the one-eyed middle-aged man said solemnly.
"Lu, and Wang, you two guard us and prevent any beast attacks that might delay our progress."
"As far as I know, there's a strange type of ancient serpent lurking in the outer regions of the garden. These serpents are extremely stealthy; they're hard to detect with spiritual sense, and their movements are unpredictable. They strike like lightning and excel at ambushes."
"If they miss their mark, they'll retreat and hide, waiting for another opportunity to strike."
"They aren't very strong, but they're incredibly pesky and hard to guard against."
"Rest assured, fellow daoists. Focus on breaking the restrictions, and Wang and I will make sure those serpents don't bother you," Lu Chen said solemnly, and Wang Yan Zhong nodded in agreement.
Luo Ming and the other two focused their efforts and attention on the formidable restrictions before them.
Lu Chen and Wang Yan Zhong took positions on the left and right, respectively, scanning the area with their spiritual sense.
"Lu, if you can't handle it alone, call me over to help," Wang Yan Zhong said expressionlessly. When they had first set out for the Ancient Herb Garden, he hadn't been pleased about Lu Chen's last-minute addition to the team.
However, as a wandering cultivator who had reached his current state, he understood the importance of prioritizing.
Despite his initial reluctance, he now realized that inside the herb garden, they were companions. Any internal strife at this point would only bring harm and no benefit.
"Alright, Wang. Let's guard them together and ensure that our three companions aren't disturbed," Lu Chen said with a smile.
He held the Wind-Thunder Sword, extending his spiritual sense, and a layer of misty light appeared in his eyes.
With the enhancement of the Eye-Piercing Technique, the overwhelming thunder seemed to be wiped away, revealing the most fundamental fluctuations of spiritual power.
"Perfect timing!"
Lu Chen coldly huffed. The Wind-Thunder Sword in his hand crackled with electricity, and a deep black hurricane, laced with thunderous might, swept towards the incoming beast.
"Hiss!"
The yao mang (yao snake)
had not expected Lu Chen to have already detected its presence, nor anticipated that its movements would be predicted by Lu Chen. It collided head-on with the intent of the Wind-Thunder Sword.
The yao mang cried out in pain as numerous slender wounds appeared on its body, with silver-white blood flowing from them.
The yao mang hissed again, its body disappearing once more into the endless thunderous radiance, vanishing from sight in an instant.
"Friend Lu has impressive swordsmanship!"
On the other side, Wang Yan Zhong had been about to lend assistance to Lu Chen when he saw the yao mang appear, but before he could act, Lu Chen had already repelled the beast.
This was completely beyond his expectations.
He had thought that Lu Chen's cultivation was ordinary, but he had not expected such exquisite swordsmanship. In that split second, Lu Chen had seized a fleeting opportunity and severely wounded the mysterious yao mang.
"Friend Wang is too kind," Lu Chen cupped his hands in gratitude, his eyes narrowing slightly as he gazed past the tall young man.
His spiritual sense far surpassed that of an ordinary late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, and with his cultivation of the Eye-Piercing Technique, the bizarre eyes he had harvested from the Hundred-Eyed Devil Tree were like snacks, occasionally consumed to enhance his vision to a terrifying degree.
In his eyes, he could see a serpent-like stream of spiritual power speeding towards Wang Yan Zhong's position.
But the tall young man was completely oblivious, and the serpent was almost upon him.
"Watch out!"
Lu Chen called out in warning.
Wang Yan Zhong knew that Lu Chen would not cry wolf, and his entire body erupted with thunderous energy, his muscles swelling as he spun around. His massive fist, wrapped in fierce thunder, slammed towards the rear.
The transparent yao mang faced his fist head-on, and before it could even bite, it was blown away by the fierce gale generated by the punch, forcing it to retreat repeatedly.
"Thank you, Friend Lu, for your warning!"
The tall young man turned to Lu Chen with gratitude.
The yao mang had gotten so close to him, yet he had not sensed it at all. He had not expected that it would be Lu Chen, standing farther away, who would be the first to notice and warn him. He felt grateful, and at the same time, his perception of Lu Chen's strength underwent a complete transformation.
At the very least, his spiritual sense paled in comparison to Lu Chen's.
Lu Chen smiled in response, his eyes contemplative as he gazed forward.
After repelling the yao mang's attacks several more times, he finally noticed something unusual.
There seemed to be something peculiar about this yao mang.
Under the dual effects of his Eye Technique and spiritual sense, the yao mang's movements were completely exposed.
He noticed that although the yao mang moved with incredible speed and secrecy, its appearances and disappearances were mostly confined to a specific area.
"Normally, a regular demon beast wouldn't exhibit this kind of behavior. Is it restricted by something, or is there another factor at play?"
Lu Chen's thoughts raced, and suddenly, a realization struck him. As he once again blocked an attack from the yao mang, he shot out a wisp of Primeval Green Wood energy from his fingertips, his consciousness focusing on the transparent body of the yao mang.
Thunder Concealing Vine, a mutated fourth-grade spirit plant with extremely strong aggressiveness. The plant can hide within the thunderous radiance, making it difficult to detect. It moves with stealth and speed, and its abilities are no less than that of an ordinary fourth-grade demon beast.
"So it's not a demon beast, but a mutated spirit plant..."
Lu Chen finally understood.
(End of Chapter)
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