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Chapter 887: The Solitary Realm's Anomaly
Chapter 887: The Solitary Realm's Anomaly
In front of the impact gorge, swirling air currents pushed back, stirring up a vast cloud of blinding dust and sand.
The once lush forest, after an intense battle, had transformed into a barren wasteland, with only ashen soil visible.
Even the creatures of the Converged Land, startled by the fierce fight between Chen Chuan and the Demon Ghoul, fled in all directions, never daring to linger nearby again.
It was conceivable that due to the residual spiritual energy and biomagnetic fields from the battle, this area might not see the presence of Converged Land creatures for a long time.
Chen Chuan stood for a while, the dancing lights on his body gradually subsiding.
Despite expending a significant amount of energy during the fight, he had just consumed enough ingredients to sustain him for half a month, calculated based on a full day's battle. Thus, a continuous stream of power was still being released from his mutated tissues.
At this moment, he seemed to sense something, his gaze fixed on a particular spot. The sand stirred, and a crimson object emerged, slowly floating towards him.
This object resembled a heart, but it was certain that it wasn't formed from any mutated tissues. There were no traces of spiritual flames or psychic power on it.
He didn't know what it was, but its survival through the spiritual impact suggested its significance. Moreover, he didn't sense any adverse effects from it.
After some thought, he reached out, grabbed it, and placed it in his robe's pocket, intending to examine it later.
Turning, he left the area and approached the long spear embedded in the ground, pulling it out with a single motion.
This weapon was entirely composed of the Demon Ghoul's peculiar mutated tissues, its four-edged sides not particularly sharp. Nonetheless, even he felt its weight as he gripped it.
The weapon's heaviness stemmed not only from its physical mass but also from the inability of his mutated tissues and spiritual flames to communicate with it.
Among the mutated weapons he had acquired, none were as unique as this one, nor did any surpass it in terms of quality.
This was likely because it was formed from the mutated tissues of a fighter from the Eternal Life Realm, who later transformed into a Demon Ghoul, making it an extremely rare find. Such a collectible genuinely delighted him.
The previous battle was the most perilous he had ever experienced, especially the first phase of the fight. The opponent's aberrant form power was overwhelmingly formidable, and any minor mistake could have resulted in a fatal blow from the giant hammer.
Regarding the second phase, when the opponent relinquished their power, it was only Chen Chuan's membership in the Purity Sect and their secret teachings that secured his victory. In reality, the opponent's normal form was even more dangerous, as their massive size granted them a speed advantage. He could only fight or flee, but later, with the opponent's increased speed, even escape became impossible. A single misstep meant total defeat.
During the brief confrontation with the opponent's normal form, Chen Chuan noticed that the Demon Ghoul's techniques and rhythm were gradually becoming more adept. This suggested that the normal-sized combat was restoring the Demon Ghoul's fighting instincts. If the battle had dragged on, a formidable enemy might have emerged.
Had he not defeated the Demon Ghoul today, by the next night, and after a day's recovery, the opponent might have regained some strength, becoming an even more formidable foe.
At that moment, a chirp sounded overhead, and Chao Ming fluttered down, landing beside Chen Chuan. Sensing the residual aura of the Demon Ghoul, Chao Ming was uneasy. Chen Chuan stroked Chao Ming's head to calm him.
Then, Chen Chuan returned to his previous location, picked up his luggage, and glanced into the distance before continuing his journey deeper into the dense forest.
With the Demon Ghoul eliminated, nothing should hinder him in this entire region, transforming it into his exclusive hunting ground.
Due to the Demon Ghoul's presence, it was likely that no fighters had ventured into this area for a long time, possibly centuries.
The Demon Ghoul's lack of interest in biological entities suggested that numerous rare and elusive species might have flourished in the Converged Land during this period. In a sense, Chen Chuan was grateful to the Demon Ghoul for guarding this land.
He believed that the Demon Ghoul's prolonged stay in a specific area indicated the presence of something significant. Otherwise, there would have been no reason for the Demon Ghoul to linger.
However, when they encountered each other, Chen Chuan had chosen to retreat, not having the opportunity to observe further.
But there was no need to rush. The Demon Ghoul's long-term territory was likely already his domain, with nothing daring to intrude easily. Otherwise, the Demon Ghoul wouldn't have left it unattended.
On his journey, Chen Chuan continued to follow the river and the terrain. At night, he practiced the secret teachings of the Converged Land, and by the next morning, his secondary self had recovered.
This time, facing a powerful enemy unlike any he had encountered before, especially under the life-and-death crisis, Second Me made significant progress and took a substantial step forward. He was now not far from the fourth limit; if things went smoothly, he might only need to practice a few more grand styles to approach this boundary.
However, based on his past experience at the third limit, he felt that he needed a certain degree of stimulation and resonance to fully surpass it.
But for now, his focus should remain on hunting and cultivation, and in the converged land, anything could happen. He still needed to stay here for a while, who knows when this opportunity would present itself?
After another day of travel, he arrived at the place where he had previously encountered the Demoghost. Looking around, he took a step forward and continued walking until he reached the spot where the Demoghost had sat before.
This was a low hill, and the view wasn't particularly good. However, from the Demoghost's perspective, it might not have seemed like much, but if there was something here, it would undoubtedly be within its line of sight and easily accessible.
He sent Chao Ming into the sky to help him observe and search for things in the surroundings.
Chao Ming soon made a discovery and chirped, then flew towards a specific location.
Chen Chuan immediately descended from the hill and followed, and after traveling about two li, he saw that the lush forest ahead had suddenly become very sparse, and most of the trees were short and withered. It was as if something had sucked out all the nutrients they needed to survive.
He continued walking forward, and soon he could see the scenery ahead. It was a place surrounded by thick stone walls carved out of the ground.
This wall-like area had a large gap, and Chao Ming was perched on it, chirping again. In the center stood a lotus pod-like object.
Its appearance was as heavy as grayish-white stone, and just looking at it, he felt like this thing was carved out of stone.
This was... Nine Orifice Stone Lotus?
Chen Chuan took a few steps forward, remembering that the Martial Council's catalog had this item listed in a prominent position. It was an extremely rare plant in the converged land.
The Nine Orifice Stone Lotus, also known as the Dry Lotus, did not have a strict growing environment, and it only appeared occasionally under certain conditions and environments. Until now, those who encountered this plant did not find it through deliberate searching.
The lotus seeds of the Stone Lotus had an extremely powerful effect on enhancing mutated organisms. The stronger the mutated organism, the more significant the effect.
Even more rare was that the seeds contained a very special inhibitory substance. Once the mutated organism's growth exceeded the host's tolerance, this substance would activate, reducing the growth to a manageable level.
This was almost a nutrient without side effects, and it could even be used in conjunction with other potent medicinal effects to greatly reduce the risks of cultivation. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies worldwide were willing to pay a high price to acquire it.
The effectiveness of this plant was so remarkable that it was not only useful for humans but also for converged land organisms. In the past, whenever it appeared, it would be eaten by the surrounding creatures.
At this thought, he took a step forward, and without looking at the top of the lotus pod, he was surprised to see seven lotus hearts lined up there.
This was a seven-heart lotus! The more hearts the Nine Orifice Stone Lotus had, the better its effect. In theory, it could grow up to nine hearts, but ordinary Stone Lotuses rarely reached this stage. The fact that this one had grown to seven hearts was undoubtedly due to the Demoghost guarding it.
Moreover, at this stage, this plant had become extremely dangerous. It was no longer harmless to humans and animals as it had been before. As he approached, the edges of the lotus pod moved slightly, revealing sawtooth-like edges. Any converged land creature that came close would now become its food.
However, his biomagnetic field was enough to deter this plant, and the aura of the Demoghost he had defeated just two days ago still lingered. The Stone Lotus could sense this, so it did not dare to act.
He stared at the lotus seeds, knowing he couldn't miss this opportunity. However, harvesting them was not as simple as it seemed...
As he was thinking, his gaze inadvertently glanced at the distance, and he noticed some traces of spiritual energy in the gaps of the vines on the large rock across from him. This was probably left by the Demoghost.
He thought for a moment, then put aside the Stone Lotus and walked towards the rock.
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(End of Chapter)
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