The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 630: Heavenly Jade Flower [Part 2] - Novel Cool

Chapter 630: Heavenly Jade Flower [Part 2]

Chapter 630: Heavenly Jade Flower [Part 2]

"You're too kind, Yan Bei Han."

Fang Che's face turned slightly red as he said, "In the end, I couldn't pinpoint a specific target. After you return, you'll need to further analyze the information and identify a suitable target from within these Palaces. In this regard, I'm afraid I can't be of much help."

Yan Bei Han's eyes sparkled with admiration, "No! Night Demon, you've solved a huge problem for me! Moreover, you've truly considered the overall situation and seen what we couldn't from within the confines of our predicament."

Her eyes were filled with genuine appreciation.

This appreciation had nothing to do with romantic feelings; it was the kind of admiration one feels when someone 'parts the clouds to reveal a clear sky,' a recognition of a broadened perspective.

Before discussing this with Fang Che, Yan Bei Han's team had set their sights on the Stupa Sect.

The reason was that the remaining few geniuses from the Stupa Sect who had returned from the Yin Yang Realm were now particularly active within their sect.

Moreover, they held a strong grudge against the Only Righteous Sect and the Underworld.

Their attitude not only influenced many others but also incited strong dissatisfaction among the sect's conservative and reclusive factions. Everyone felt that with a little more effort, the rift could be widened.

This could be exploited.

Hence, they wanted to target the Stupa Sect.

However, Yan Bei Han always felt that it wasn't appropriate, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

So, they hadn't settled on a decision.

Just as they encountered the Supreme Leader's plan to incubate Gu to divinity, which would take more than a day or two to execute for any sect, they had no choice but to put it on hold temporarily and return to participate in the incubation plan.

But at this moment, upon hearing Fang Che's words, Yan Bei Han instantly realized what had been bothering her.

The biggest issue lay in the fact that the first target was the Cold Sword Sect, but the second couldn't be the Stupa Sect.

This was solely because both had the word 'Sect' in their names.

Even if the difficulty increased to an extreme, others would still perceive it as 'following a set pattern, copying the same approach.'

However, if they switched to targeting the Hermit Sects named after Palaces, the difficulty would increase by a level, but for the Only Righteous Sect and Yan Bei Han's capabilities, it was well within their grasp.

But with this change, there was an immediate sense of 'freshness,' as if they had ascended several levels at once.

I'll conquer the Cold Sword Sect, and then I'll take on the Stupa Sect.

I'll conquer the Cold Sword Sect, and then I'll take on the White Cloud Palace.

How does that feel?

It's completely different. After conquering the White Cloud Palace, when I proceed to conquer the other sects one by one, it will give people a sense of 'leap.'

This sense of leap and progression will make people intuitively perceive... strength, strategy, planning, and the ability to handle matters with ease!

It seemed that everything was under Yan Bei Han's control.

Fang Che smiled, "Since you find it useful, Yan Bei Han, I'm even happier."

Yan Bei Han laughed with joy.

Every time she met Fang Che, she felt she gained a lot. In the Yin Yang Realm, no matter how dire the situation, Fang Che never gave up struggling.

Sometimes, Yan Bei Han had already closed her eyes, ready to accept death, but Fang Che continued to fight desperately.

And his desperate struggles often proved effective? His struggles in those dire situations left a deep impression on Yan Bei Han each time.

Eventually, she became like Fang Che; as long as she wasn't completely shattered, she would struggle and fight with all her might.

After returning, as she began to build her own power, Fang Che, as the Night Demon, always provided her with perfectly timed advice, finding a way out of seemingly hopeless situations.

Then, during their first action, he offered various suggestions and recommendations. After that first action, when she felt something was amiss, she encountered Fang Che again within the Supreme Leader's incubation plan, and once more, she gained new insights.

He even helped her untangle her emotional knots.

Yan Bei Han's heart was filled with joy, and she began to bring up old matters, saying, "What did you mean when you said not to bother with trivial matters like finding a few wives, that it's a small matter of character? Were you talking about me?"

Fang Che's mind went blank for a moment.

He stared, his eyes bulging, before finally remembering the words he had spoken long ago.

He couldn't help but feel his eyes welling up.

How long had it been...?

You didn't react then, but why are you reacting now?

Seeing Fang Che's bulging eyes, like a frog, Yan Bei Han tried to scowl but couldn't help but laugh, "What's that expression for? I'm asking you a question!"

"I'm innocent!" Fang Che protested.

I, the Night Demon, am truly pure!

"You're wrong! There are people in this world who deserve a good beating."

Yan Bei Han humphed, intending to say 'deserve to die,' but upon reflection, she changed it to 'deserve a beating' as the word 'die' seemed inauspicious.

She glared, her aura surging to show her anger.

Fang Che slumped, "I was wrong, please punish me, Yan Bei Han."

"Alright, alright, I was just joking."

Yan Bei Han naturally understood that she shouldn't go too far, especially with a man, as it could hurt his pride. She said, "With such a great contribution, how could I punish you? Even if you show me disrespect, it's only because of our close friendship, and I'd only feel joy at the harmony between friends, not anger."

Despite being the Night Demon, you obviously still don't consider me a friend. You took my joke seriously... You're the one who truly deserves punishment."

Fang Che secretly admired her words in his heart.

If this girl's words were true and the Night Demon was indeed the demon lord of the Only Righteous Sect, he would surely be subdued and overwhelmed with gratitude.

These were words of sincerity!

"With your high regard, even if I were to offer my life, it would be difficult to repay your kindness," Fang Che expressed his gratitude.

Fang Che's display of gratitude seemed so sincere that he appeared ready to sacrifice himself at any moment.

"Look at you, saying one thing but thinking another," Yan Bei Han said with a smile. "Alright, stop pretending. I've brought you ten bottles of Saint-level instant recovery medicine, ten bottles of cultivation-enhancing pills, ten bottles of Divine Soul cultivation pills, one hundred Supreme Spirit Crystals, and one thousand jin of Blood Soul Ginseng Liquid, which is used to nurture the divine nature of metals."

"There are also two sets of treasure robes and two pairs of boots."

Yan Bei Han took out the items one by one, her face blooming with a radiant smile.

"These treasure robes can withstand the full force of Spirit Qi from those below the Venerable Realm, which isn't much, but they can also resist the cutting power of sacred artifacts wielded by Venerable experts. Even a Saint-level expert of the third rank or below would have their weapon's power reduced by three-tenths if it isn't made of divine metal."

"With these boots on, they automatically seal your feet. Even if you wear them into the ocean, as long as you don't want to, not a single drop of water will enter. That's why these boots are called the 'Tenfold Spirit Boots'."

Yan Bei Han laughed and said, "The only drawback is that these boots are so airtight that they'll make your feet stink if worn for too long. So, I've also brought you a hundred pieces of Clear Wind Stone. When the boots start to smell, put a piece of the stone inside, and after half an hour, take it out, and there won't be any odor left. They'll be as dry and fresh as new."

"You can use these for now, and I'll bring you more next time we meet."

Looking at the array of bottles and jars spread out before him, Fang Che inexplicably felt like he was being 'kept' by a wealthy woman.

"Additionally, I've also brought over a hundred jars of Spirit Wine. Now that you have a spatial ring, you might as well take these too. I'll give you... fifty jars."

Yan Bei Han displayed fifty jars of wine.

Fang Che's mouth hung open in astonishment.

I thought they were small jars of three to five jin, but I never expected them to be huge hundred-jin jars!

"Yan... this is too much, isn't it?"

Even with Fang Che's thick skin and greed, he felt a sense of awe in his heart.

Yan Bei Han spoke calmly, "Considering your value, what I've given you is still a bit too little. However, in the future, as our resources increase, our status rises, and our influence expands, there will be even more good things."

She winked and smiled, "This Spirit Wine... and the boots, along with the Supreme Spirit Crystals, were all obtained from the Cold Sword Mountain Sect. I still have plenty left."

Fang Che was momentarily speechless.

He felt deeply gratified by his wise decision.

Indeed, these mountain sects possessed valuable treasures.

If it weren't for my strategic advice, these good things wouldn't have ended up in my hands. As the saying goes, you reap what you sow.

"In that case, I shall humbly accept without feeling ungrateful."

Fang Che was delighted.

Yan Bei Han smiled and said, "Since I've already taken them out for you, how could I possibly take them back? Night Demon, sometimes your insincere etiquette is quite annoying."

"Yes, yes, it's my fault," Fang Che replied happily while storing all the supplies in his spatial ring.

As Fang Che put everything away, Yan Bei Han's face remained calm, but her heart was even more delighted than Fang Che himself.

Standing up, she said, "I still have three days left. Let's go together and search for heavenly treasures."

"Okay."

Fang Che agreed readily.

The two walked slowly, but their posture didn't seem like they were searching for heavenly treasures; instead, it was more like a talented scholar and a beautiful lady on a date.

"These few days will be the most peaceful period in this world. There won't be any slaughter or fighting."

Yan Bei Han spoke softly as they walked, "Everyone is waiting for our headquarters to withdraw. Only after our retreat will the true life-and-death battles begin here."

"I know that your cultivation isn't high, but your combat power can surpass your level."

"However, I want to specifically remind you of this because... this time, in terms of quality, the people who have entered are the best batch the Only Righteous Sect has seen in ten thousand years!"

"Previously, there were indeed Saint-level cultivators who entered the Supreme Leader's Incubation to Divinity plan, but not a single one this time. There's even been a leap in cultivation."

Yan Bei Han looked at Fang Che, "Your Monarch Sixth Rank may not be at the absolute bottom, but it's definitely among the lowest."

"As for Venerable-level experts, many of them were born as peerless geniuses. They can fight beyond their level, and many of them are capable of defeating even Saint-level third-rank experts!"

"Each one is a genius, and each one is proud and ruthless. Moreover, what's even more terrifying is that every one of them is a deep and cunning strategist.

"You understand what I mean."

Yan Bei Han turned around and looked at Fang Che seriously, saying, "So you must be cautious and careful. Don't ever think that just because you have a divine weapon and high combat strength, you can underestimate your opponents by fighting above your rank. Because... even if others are several ranks lower than you, they can still fight above their rank!"

"There's not a single exception!"

"This is the environment you're about to encounter. It's better to have no achievements than to make mistakes. Don't think that just because you ambushed and killed a few people at the passage entrance, they are easy to kill. That's just you taking advantage of a loophole in the rules."

Yan Bei Han said, "That kind of thing can only happen once and must not be repeated."

"Understood. I will never dare to underestimate the heroes of the world."

Yan Bei Han walked and talked about some precautions along the way.

"There are a few people whose combat strength is almost on par with mine, and they have already reached the Fifth Rank of the Saint Realm. If you encounter them... remember to run for your life immediately. Because they all excel in speed."

"Understood."

The two walked for several hundred li, and soon they were approaching the dark and misty forest.

Yan Bei Han urged Fang Che to put on a defensive robe and then wear the Ten Perfect Spirit Boots. Seeing Fang Che lifting his feet and looking around, Yan Bei Han smiled and said, "The bottom of these boots is made from the horn of a serpent king, extremely hard. Even gold can be kicked apart with one foot... After you put them on, practice slowly, and your combat strength might increase even further."

"Good stuff."

Fang Che was delighted and couldn't let go.

"Good."

Yan Bei Han's face showed a smile, "There's a demonic beast ahead, guarding some treasure. Let's go and take a look."

They continued on their journey.

Fang Che intentionally guided them away from the spiritual vein's direction.

The two of them easily killed hundreds of demonic beasts, harvesting hundreds of heavenly treasures.

Fang Che didn't take a single one.

He gave them all to Yan Bei Han.

"Senior Yan, you can't go out empty-handed. I still have two months here. By the time I leave, I'll probably have much more than you."

Fang Che was very determined.

Yan Bei Han didn't argue and happily accepted all of them.

A day and a night passed by almost without any sense of time.

Before them was a towering and steep cliff.

From a distance, the mountain was shrouded in clouds and mist halfway up, with several huge birds circling in the sky.

As these large birds circled and danced in the air, streaks of lightning appeared in the sky, and after each lightning strike, a wisp of purple mist burst out from the birds' bodies.

It was a magnificent and dazzling sight.

It made one feel as if these birds had bodies made of purple crystals.

"Purple Thunder Phoenix!"

Yan Bei Han's eyes lit up, and a delighted smile appeared on the corners of her lips.

"What is this?"

Fang Che had never seen such strange birds before.

"Purple Thunder Phoenix... the most spiritual flying creature in the world." Yan Bei Han's eyes sparkled, "And these Purple Thunder Phoenixes, once they reach adulthood, will maintain the form they had at that moment until they die. Even after death, their bodies will rot away, but their heads will remain majestic and youthful."

"Hmm?"

Fang Che was a little puzzled.

"These Purple Thunder Phoenixes are powerful, and wherever there are Purple Thunder Phoenixes, there will be Heavenly Phoenix Flowers. These Heavenly Phoenix Flowers also have another name, called Celestial Beauty Flowers."

Yan Bei Han's eyes were filled with longing, "Why is that? These flowers, if you eat one, your appearance will never age. They are not comparable to ordinary beauty pills. After eating them, no matter if you live for a thousand or ten thousand years, or even longer, a million or ten million years, your appearance will never age. Even in death, your appearance will remain unchanged for thousands of years..."

"This doesn't seem like an ordinary beauty pill that can only maintain youth for a few decades. It's calculated based on ordinary people or ordinary martial artists, and even maintaining youth for a few decades is considered exceptional. Who would be willing to use it to refine a beauty pill that has no effect on cultivation above a thousand years?"

"So these Heavenly Phoenix Flowers are truly the ultimate treasure that any woman would dream of!"

Yan Bei Han's eyes sparkled with uncontrollable desire.

"Does Senior Yan also like them?" Fang Che asked.

"I'm a woman too, how could I not like them?"

Yan Bei Han replied.

"Since Senior Yan likes them, let's go and pick one."

Fang Che suggested.

"It's not that simple."

Yan Bei Han smiled bitterly, "These Purple Thunder Phoenixes, they look cute, and each one seems well-behaved, but every single one of them has the combat strength of the Saint Realm, and the kings among them are even stronger! With our current cultivation, going up there would only be a path to death."

Yan Bei Han felt a bit regretful and said, "If I knew that kind of skill to turn into smoke, it might have been possible to quietly pick one. Alas, this trip is still filled with regret."

Yan Bei Han was an extremely clear-headed person.

As soon as she saw the Purple Thunder Phoenixes, she immediately thought of the Heavenly Phoenix Flowers, and a sense of longing rose in her heart.

After the initial surprise, she immediately realized the disparity in strength.

So, despite her yearning, she could only give up.

Because she would never take such a reckless risk!

Even if she craved it a hundredfold, she would never make such an impulsive decision.

"What a pity."

Yan Bei Han could only look on with regret, "What a pity. In the ever-changing Venomous Spirit Realm, even if there's another opportunity to enter, it won't be this world anymore."

"It's just not meant to be."

Sighing, she turned to call out to Fang Che, "Let's go... Hmm?"

But as she looked, she saw Fang Che gazing at the towering cliff, his body slowly fading!

"!!!"

Yan Bei Han was shocked, almost unable to believe her eyes.

Fang Che, who was fading, smiled slightly, "Lady Yan, please wait a moment. I'll be right back."

Then, he vanished like a phantom.

Yan Bei Han, surprised and delighted, covered her mouth.

She never expected Night Demon to give her such a huge surprise!

In an instant, her heart was filled with joy, as if it would burst, but she still anxiously reminded him, "Be extremely careful. If there's no opportunity, just give up!"

And Fang Che was already nowhere to be seen.

This task, for Yan Bei Han, was harder than ascending to heaven, but for Fang Che, it was as easy as eating and drinking.

Although he had integrated the Nightmare Divine Skill and Night Demon Divine Skill, he was still just a beginner, and turning into smoke for a short time was no issue.

But to cross the towering cliff as Yan Bei Han had said, all the way to the peak to obtain the Heavenly Jade Flower, was absolutely impossible.

However, Fang Che only needed to make a gesture.

He swiftly crossed the dense forest, and after leaving Yan Bei Han's sight, his phantom appeared again, flying swiftly.

Half an hour later, he had reached the misty mid-slope.

Above that was the hunting ground of the Purple Thunder Phoenix.

Fang Che carefully found a place to hide and remained still.

The Golden Horned Dragon immediately appeared.

After Fang Che gave a brief instruction, the Golden Horned Dragon flew up without a trace...

Therefore, the reason for Fang Che's courage was not that he was going to retrieve it himself... but the Golden Horned Dragon! The existence of the Golden Horned Dragon was like an external cheat for Fang Che. Although it might not be useful in important battles, if it was just for stealing, it was an unbeatable existence in the entire world! With this opportunity, Fang Che, even if not for Yan Bei Han, would still go and pick some flowers. After all, Night Dream and his mother both needed them...

Yan Bei Han watched from afar.

Her eyes widened with tension, not blinking as she stared at the opposite side, but no matter how she looked, she couldn't spot Fang Che anywhere.

She only saw the Purple Thunder Phoenixes soaring and playing freely in the air.

Occasionally, other flying birds would fly by, and these adorable Purple Thunder Phoenixes, without any intention, would create a flash of lightning during their flight, turning the approaching birds into charcoal and dropping them off the cliff.

Even powerful flying demon beasts, though not killed by a single lightning strike, would suddenly be struck by a thunderous roar, and the lightning net in the sky would cause them to fall, their bodies engulfed in flames.

Yan Bei Han's heart clenched in worry.

Night Demon, you must be careful.

I don't want this either.

The Purple Thunder Phoenixes circled, patrolling their territory and the skies, and for them, this sheer cliff was their absolute space.

Even that two-headed serpent, if it wanted to rush up and eat our treasures, would be driven away by us! In this world, no creature can cross our defenses!

This is a million years of confidence.

They soared proudly.

Their bodies shone with the brilliance of purple crystals.

Under the dazzling sunlight and lightning, it was clear to see that their bodies were like a whole, transparent purple crystal! Even their internal organs could be seen clearly.

Divinely majestic.

Adorable to the extreme!

Beautiful to the extreme!

On the sheer cliff, there were dozens of exquisite nests.

In some of the nests, there was a beautiful female Purple Thunder Phoenix quietly perched.

On the flat grass, there were also some newly hatched tiny Purple Thunder Phoenixes playfully running around.

Next to them, in a place constantly emitting mist, a cluster of Heavenly Jade Flowers grew.

This single flower was enough to drive all the women in the world crazy, but here, it grew ordinarily.

At a glance, countless, densely packed.

Below was the milky white Starlight Spirit Liquid.

The little ones played, and then dived into the Starlight Spirit Liquid to swim, their small beaks picking and eating the Heavenly Jade Flowers one by one.

Their tiny eyes narrowed as they ate, their yellow beaks chirping with satisfaction, infinitely content.

On some Heavenly Jade Flowers, due to the small purple fruits that had grown, emitted a tempting fragrance.

The small beaks picked and ate the fruits one by one.

Carefree.

But at this moment... a tiny Purple Thunder Phoenix stretched out its beak to peck at the fruit in front of it, only to find the fruit mysteriously gone.

Huh? Where did it go?

(End of Chapter)

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