tkworld Chapter 195 I Treat You To Eat Eggs
Chapter 195 I Treat You To Eat Eggs
Chapter 195: I Invite You to Eat Eggs
In the camp.
Lan Qiyao stared silently at the secret realm map in front of her. Her beautiful face showed no emotions. Dozens of elders around her held their breath, patiently waiting for the orders from the Holy Maiden.
The map provided by the higher-ups of the Dao Court was rough and many sensitive areas were missing. It could only be used as a reference. After the cultivators from various Daoist sects entered the secret realm, they still had to rely on their own exploration.
If the cultivators were unlucky and accidentally entered certain natural dangerous areas or the territory of powerful beasts, they could only rely on their own luck.
Actually, this was not a big deal. If the cultivators from a Daoist sect could act together, their safety could still be guaranteed. If they adopted a division of responsibilities, as long as they had enough time, it was completely feasible to piece together a more accurate secret realm map.
The key problem was that the Grotto-Heaven secret realm of the Profound Mysterious Dao Venerable was too vast. A mere hundred days was not enough. The higher-ups of the Dao Court would not give you a chance to exploit loopholes.
The more troublesome issue was that when the cultivators entered the secret realm, they would be randomly teleported to a certain area. They could end up anywhere. Due to the differences in the laws inside and outside the secret realm, it was extremely difficult for cultivators from the same sect to reestablish contact and gather together in a timely manner.
The reason why Su Zhengji failed, besides his own bad luck, was that he failed to gather all his disciples in time. Otherwise, with over ten thousand elite assassins acting together, no matter what Daoist sect it was, they would have to retreat and would not have been killed by the disciples of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
Now, this important task fell on Lan Qiyao. How to break the deadlock was also a big challenge for her. If she couldn't effectively solve this problem, her final performance might not be better than Su Zhengji's.
The opportunity had been lost. Most of the disciples of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had already gathered together. It would not be easy for the Shadow Assassin Temple to turn the tide and complete this mission.
However... no matter how difficult it was, someone had to do it. Lan Qiyao knew it very well. This was a special test from her master. Whether she could successfully complete this task directly affected her future position as the helm.
"Elders," after pondering her words, Lan Qiyao finally spoke, "Regarding this mission, I intend to..."
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In the secret realm.
As far as the eye could see, the boundless plain was filled with green spirit grass, like a huge carpet. The flowers were colorful, and the spiritual energy was dense. Occasionally, bright rays of light could be seen flickering, most likely indicating the presence of some kind of holy medicine or precious treasure.
In the azure sky, wingspan exceeding a hundred zhang, the blue-winged spirit birds flew swiftly, leaving behind faint traces of starlight. The sound of wind and thunder echoed faintly. This was the overlord of the Star Peng Plains, the Thunder Feather Star Peng. It was a gregarious beast with the strength close to that of an Origin Immortal and extremely high intelligence.
Among the many savage beast communities native to the secret realm, the Thunder Feather Star Peng definitely belonged to the highest level in terms of value, and of course, it was also the most difficult to provoke. Cultivators whose strength was insufficient dared to have any ideas about them would basically end up being devoured by them.
However, in the map provided by the Dao Court, the Star Peng Plains was one of the few areas that was described in detail, especially regarding the various uses of the Thunder Feather Star Peng. The Dao Court even offered a high reward. As long as cultivators hunted down these beasts and handed them over, they would receive corresponding generous rewards.
Its feathers, bones, blood, eyes, and inner core all had significant uses. Moreover, its meat was extremely delicious and could greatly replenish one's vitality and enhance cultivation. For cultivators, it was a rare and precious elixir.
However, these beasts were not easy to provoke. In recent days, groups of cultivators had come to try to hunt them, but the result was often being beaten miserably and fleeing in embarrassment. Many unlucky fellows became meals for these beasts, and only a few lucky ones succeeded.
Just think about it, a large group of savage birds with an average strength close to that of an Origin Immortal attacking together. How many Daoist sects could resist? Even if they could hold on, they would probably have to pay a huge price.
After all, the cultivators could only display the strength of the Immortal Transformation realm here. At most, their combat skills and experience were more abundant. Even with powerful Law Treasures, they couldn't exert too much power. They were at a disadvantage when facing these native beasts.
According to the map provided by the Dao Court, there were large palaces and ruins in the core area of the Star Peng Plains. The hidden opportunities inside were extremely precious and rare. It was said that there was no shortage of Heavenly Medicine, ancient immortal pills, lost Divine Abilities, and post-Heaven Level Spiritual Treasures. As long as they could come out alive, they would basically not return empty-handed.
However, to reach this place, they had to find a way to pass through billions of miles of Star Peng Plains and break through the encirclement of numerous Thunder Feather Star Peng. Only then could they set foot in the central area where the palaces and ruins were located.
Ever since the first group of cultivators appeared on the outskirts of Star Peng Plains seven days ago, the total number of cultivators who rushed over from all directions has exceeded one hundred thousand. Whether they infiltrated alone or traveled in groups, they were all detected and defeated by Lei Yu Star Peng in a timely manner.
So far, only a few lucky cultivators have successfully entered the core area, while most cultivators can only gather around the outskirts of Star Peng Plains and sigh in frustration.
"...It's not a bad place."
On the front deck of the starship, Qin Muling gazed at the unusually vast plain before him. With his perception ability, he easily spotted dozens of valuable Spirit Medicine resources worth collecting. And the deeper he went, the more treasures he found.
However, this place is under the control of Lei Yu Star Peng. Just by looking at the agile figures passing through the distant horizon, exuding a beastly aura, one can understand that this is not a place where anyone can act recklessly.
In the lower edge area, there are many temporary camps scattered around, occupied by cultivators from different sects. These cultivators were unable to break through Lei Yu Star Peng's interception but unwilling to leave, so they gathered here, waiting for an opportunity.
Xue Bingxuan scanned the surroundings and said, "It seems that there are people from those hostile sects in the camp, but their numbers are not significant. Should we clear them out first?"
"Of course, that is necessary," Qin Muling said without hesitation. He also noticed disciples from Shadow Assassin Temple and Jade Pearl Star Palace, but there were only a few hundred of them. It's possible that the rest haven't arrived yet, or maybe the previous group had already rushed in, leaving only those who arrived late.
The elders, including Yu Lingzhou, had no objections. So the starship hovered in mid-air, and thousands of female cultivators flew out in formation, like birds of prey pouncing on their prey, attacking the targets they had set their sights on.
With overwhelming numbers, Law Treasures, and luck, these enemies couldn't put up a decent resistance and were easily defeated. Hundreds of them were killed.
The disciples and followers of the surrounding sects watched coldly, without anyone standing up for them. In the cultivation world, scenes of revenge like this were commonplace, and everyone was used to it.
"Alright, now let's discuss how to enter the core area of Star Peng Plains," Xue Bingxuan said after clearing the enemies.
There are only two feasible strategies: forcefully break through if one's strength is powerful enough, killing all the attacking Lei Yu Star Peng disciples. The other option is to sneak in.
With the lineup of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's elders and disciples, it is possible to forcefully break through, but the casualties would be unpredictable. Qin Muling roughly estimated that at least thirty percent of the disciples would perish on the way to the core area. This is clearly not the result he wants to see.
If they choose to sneak in, as long as it goes smoothly, they can reach the core area without any losses.
"There are many Divine Abilities in the sect that can conceal one's presence and hide their aura, but none of them can guarantee absolute safety. Moreover, it is necessary to ensure that so many fellow disciples do not expose themselves. The difficulty is too great," Yue Yi Tianjun frowned and pondered. The cultivation levels of the elder disciples varied greatly, making it impossible to consider everyone. Moreover, Lei Yu Star Peng is cautious and suspicious by nature, not easily fooled. If one person accidentally reveals their tracks, it will inevitably affect everyone.
"Younger Junior Brother, do you have a solution?" Yu Lingzhou's gaze turned to Qin Muling as she quietly asked with her divine sense.
She remembered how Qin Muling transported a large amount of resources in the Illusory Mist Secret Realm. If they could use this method to transport everyone without being noticed, they could pass through without any losses.
Of course, this secret is too significant and cannot be exposed to outsiders. Otherwise, the consequences would be extremely severe.
Qin Muling thought for a moment and responded with his divine sense, "Yes, but it must be ensured that they don't find out."
The space generated by the Azure Lotus' illusionary shadow within Qin Muling's body was initially unable to carry living beings. However, now that Qin Muling has reached the Heart Demon Realm, the space within his body has undergone multiple upgrades and transformations, and there are no longer any restrictions. Not to mention these nearly two thousand senior and junior sisters, he can transport tens of thousands of cultivators at once without any losses.
"Alright, I will take care of the confidentiality. You just need to rest assured."
Yu Lingzhou couldn't contain her excitement as she spoke, and then she pulled Xue Bingxuan, Heavenly Monarch Bing Yuan, and Yue Yi Tianjun aside to discuss in secret for a moment before finalizing their plan.
The starship turned a corner and accelerated, quickly leaving the perception range of those foreign sect cultivators. It flew for millions of miles until it landed in a desolate and uninhabited valley.
Under Yu Lingzhou's command, all disciples and followers took a solemn oath, promising not to reveal what they had seen and heard today. Then they all entered the inner chamber of the starship to rest, using layers of formations and restrictions to shield themselves, ensuring that no matter what happened outside, they would not be aware of it.
"Alright, little junior brother, we can set off now, right?"
On a giant rock, Yu Lingzhou said with a smile.
Qin Muling nodded slightly, and a faint clear radiance emerged from his body, turning into a huge Azure Lotus leaf shadow, directly enveloping the nearby starship and making it disappear without a trace.
At this moment, only Yu Lingzhou, Heavenly Monarch Bing Yuan, and Yue Yi Tianjun, the three highest-ranking elders, remained by his side, responsible for protecting Qin Muling's safety.
Senior sister Xue Bingxuan originally wanted to stay outside to protect Qin Muling, but she was rejected by Yu Lingzhou with the reason that her cultivation level was not enough.
Yu Lingzhou believed that her reason was sufficient, after all, everything was for the safety of her little junior brother, not because of any other ulterior motives. She was very certain that this was the truth and would not accept any objections.
"It seems to be effective."
Yue Yi Tianjun's eyes lit up with joy. With the means of their little junior brother, not only could they safely pass through, but they might also be able to take away many of the rare resources in Star Peng Plains without anyone noticing.
It could be seen that their little junior brother was not only the good fortune of the sect, but also their own good fortune.
Heavenly Monarch Bing Yuan embraced Qin Muling and said with a charming smile, "Let's set off. The opportunities in Star Peng Plains are definitely meant for us."
Qin Muling agreed, and his innate divine ability to conceal his presence was activated. He instantly disappeared without a trace, even the trajectory of his fate could not be discerned. Even the three elders who were close by and used various secret techniques in turn could not perceive any clues.
"How is it?"
After a few breaths, Qin Muling reappeared.
"No need to say anything, as long as you are with us, there won't be many things for us to worry about in the future!"
Elder Loli patted him a few times and smiled with curved eyebrows and eyes. Their little junior brother always brought them different surprises unintentionally. As long as they held onto him tightly, perhaps their cultivation level could further advance in the future, even becoming a Quasi-Saint Emperor.
Half an hour later, accompanied by the three women, Qin Muling returned to the edge of Star Peng Plains. He used a secret technique to conceal his presence, slightly identified the direction, and silently sneaked in.
Upon closer observation, the number of spiritual plants in Star Peng Plains was beyond imagination. The dense green grass, several zhang tall, stretched as far as the eye could see. Although their grade was not very high, the terrifying quantity was something that would be impossible in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
In this sea of dense grass, there were also numerous accompanying flower and herb spirit medicines. Clusters of glowing and plump mushrooms could be seen everywhere, and from their pure and gentle aura, it could be determined that these mushrooms were non-toxic and rare spirit medicines.
Qin Muling thought for a moment, and a clear radiance swept out from his body, storing all these mushrooms in his spatial storage. He collected all the types of spiritual plants he saw, planning to bring them back to the sect's main altar for research. If they were useful, they could be mass-cultivated in the future.
In the form of a dense forest, there were often snow-white rabbits the size of calves hopping around, as well as colorful wild chickens, deer, wild boars, and countless nameless spiritual birds and beasts. Many of their nests were also discovered, containing unborn offspring and unhatched bird eggs.
These creatures had been living for a long time, with abundant blood and vitality. Any one of them would be an extremely delicious and nourishing spirit medicine. Needless to say, Qin Muling collected them all.
Because there were too many valuable things to collect, their progress was not particularly fast. In the later stages, the three women, who were in a hidden state, also helped with the collection. When the spatial storage bracelet was full, they would give it to their little junior brother. After all, his spatial storage capacity was large enough to hold a radius of over two thousand li, even more than enough for multiple spatial law weapons.
After traveling thousands of miles, the sound of wind and thunder in the sky above became more and more intense. Through the gaps in the grass leaves, it was not difficult to see numerous Thunder Feather Star Pengs flying by, their sharp gazes, lightning-flashing wings, and the subtle patterns on their feathers were clearly visible.
Wave after wave of oppressive pressure came crashing down, causing Qin Muling to put away her relaxed and contented thoughts. She silently traveled with her three companions, using their secret Divine Ability to conceal their tracks, not worrying about being detected.
"The taste of these fierce creatures should be quite good. It would be great if we could catch a few and have a taste," Qin Muling said to her companions using her divine sense.
Yu Lingzhou pondered for a moment and said, "I think... we can. If we can find a lone Star Peng, we can easily kill it with our strength."
"I think it would be even better if we could find their nest and steal some eggs. Bringing them back to the sect for incubation and cultivation might create a powerful spirit pet army," Yue Yi Tianjun suggested.
"Alright, let's do it!" Qin Muling suddenly became interested. Her innate perception Divine Ability quietly activated, presenting every movement and detail within a radius of over a thousand miles in her mind.
As they ventured deeper, the piercing cries of the Star Peng echoed continuously. Occasionally, they could see young Star Peng grooming their feathers or foraging in the grass.
They seemed to be omnivorous creatures, eating both spiritual mushrooms and fruits, as well as spiritual beasts and birds. They would devour anything they caught.
While Qin Muling was still hesitating, the sound of flapping wings came from above. A young Star Peng, whose feathers had not fully grown, stumbled and fell into the grass. It was less than a thousand feet away from her, its curious eyes looking around.
Although it was a young cub, its height when standing was no less than that of an elephant. If they were to bring it back and slaughter it, stuff its belly with a pile of Spirit Medicine and rare treasures, and then barbecue it, it would surely taste delicious.
Yu Lingzhou, who was in stealth mode, couldn't help but make a move. Several extremely condensed sword auras silently swept through, easily dismembering the cub. Then, an ice sealing spell fell, freezing its body in ice, which was then stored in a spatial bracelet.
The whole process took less than a fraction of a breath. Before the adult Star Peng flying in the sky could react, it had already lost the scent of its cub.
When it realized something was wrong and swooped down to search for its child, Qin Muling and her companions were already hundreds of miles away, leaving no trace behind.
The furious and anguished cries of the Star Peng echoed from behind, attracting many of its kind to help search, but it had nothing to do with Qin Muling anymore.
After a while, another lone Star Peng cub was discovered. This time, Qin Muling took action herself, easily killing it, sealing it in ice, and then storing it in her spatial bracelet. She changed direction and swiftly fled. The whole process was completed in one go.
In this way, as they flew and fought, in just half a day, they had already obtained dozens of Star Peng cubs. They could enjoy a hearty meal when they returned.
After traveling several million miles, the surrounding environment seemed to have changed. The vegetation on the ground became denser, and the number of patrolling Star Peng in the sky increased, to the point where the oppressive aura in the space became even more intimidating.
Qin Muling continued to move stealthily without showing any signs of disturbance. After passing through a particularly dense area of spiritual grass, the scenery in front of her made her momentarily lose focus.
Nests with a diameter of over a hundred feet were half-buried in the ground, surrounded by dense spiritual grass, only revealing their upper halves. Bright rays of light flickered and flowed among them, and occasionally, they could see large adult Star Peng coming in and out of the nests, carrying back various prey.
Needless to say, these were the dwellings of the Star Peng. It was like having someone bring a pillow when you were sleepy.
Qin Muling immediately approached, carefully bypassing the nests guarded by adult Star Peng, and only targeting the quiet ones.
After inspecting several empty nests, they finally made a discovery in the latest one. Four bird eggs, each the size of a water tank and covered in blue stripes, lay quietly inside. They emitted a radiant glow, and faint electric currents flickered on the surface of the eggshells.
"Great, a rare delicacy!" Qin Muling excitedly collected them and said to her companions using her divine sense, "Keep searching and gather more. I'll treat you to a meal with these eggs when we return!"
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(End of this chapter)