NovelYeni Chapter 153: Twenty Days of Persistent Hunting
Chapter 153: Twenty Days of Persistent Hunting
As they ventured deeper into the Red Maple Heavenly Valley, the trio came across several demonic beasts. Yet, none were a significant challenge—the toughest of these creatures barely made it to the Mysterious Platform realm. Jiang Chen handled them with ease, often with just a simple flick of his wrist. After each skirmish, he gathered their lifeless bodies into various storage artifacts.
He then covertly moved these to his Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring. This approach helped him avoid having to explain the exceptional storage capacity of the ring to Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, at least for the time being.
Before long, deep, resonant growls echoed ahead!
Jiang Chen, already alert to the presence of these demonic beasts with his divine sense, turned to the two young women and informed them, "Up ahead are two Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beasts from the Heavenly Origin realm."@@@@
"They are a bit stronger than the first one we encountered," he added, his tone carrying a challenge, "Do you think you can work together and handle these two?"
With Jiang Chen’s combat power now peaking in the Late-stage of the Inquiring Journey realm, fighting Heavenly Origin realm demonic beasts had become trivial for him, almost too easy to enjoy.
However, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing were keen to gain combat experience and prove their mettle, making them perfect for this challenge. That’s why he suggested they team up against the demonic beasts.
"We can handle it," Ji Ruxue responded confidently, her voice steady. "I haven’t even stretched my limits yet."
"If we combine our efforts, we can definitely do it," Xie Xiaojing agreed, her determination evident as she drew her weapon and braced for the fight.
Upon seeing their readiness, Jiang Chen nodded approvingly. He silently brought the jade flute-like flying artifact to a stop, letting it hover above the two Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beasts below.
Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing exchanged a quick look, nodded in unison, and jumped from the artifact, gliding gracefully on the wind as they descended toward their foes.
Beneath them, the two Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beasts, now alert to their presence, showed clear signs of aggression. As Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing began their assault, the demonic beasts raised their heads and let out deafening roars before charging in response.
The battle erupted, filling the air with the sounds of fierce clashes—resonant booms and sharp clangs echoed through the forest as sword-shaped lights and fiery blasts met in a spectacular display of combat. Shockwaves of residual energy spread outward, causing ripples in the atmosphere and devastating miles of the surrounding red maple forest in an instant!
As the battle shifted dynamically with each exchange, Jiang Chen expertly piloted the jade flute-like flying artifact, keeping it positioned directly above the fray. He watched attentively, ready to step in if Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing encountered any immediate danger.
Yet, Ji Ruxue, embodying both her role as a heroine and her title as the Holy Maiden of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, demonstrated remarkable combat skills. Her movements were both graceful and deadly. Xie Xiaojing proved just as formidable, her abilities matching her sworn sister’s in every respect.
Before they knew it, night had descended upon the landscape. However, for cultivators of the Heavenly Origin realm like themselves, night was as clear as day.
Unaffected by the darkness, the trio—one man and two women—continued their relentless hunt. All demonic beasts they encountered that surpassed the Mysterious Platform realm were rapidly eliminated and their remains were meticulously collected for later handling.
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With the trio alternating between peaceful moments of enjoying the scenery and intense bouts of hunting demonic beasts, twenty days went by in a flash.
Throughout this time, Jiang Chen, Ji Ruxue, and Xie Xiaojing methodically explored every nook of the Red Maple Heavenly Valley in their relentless pursuit. The collection of remains within the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring accumulated into a vast, mountainous heap.
Their tally was impressive: they had subdued over forty Heavenly Origin realm demonic beasts, and the count of Mysterious Platform realm demonic beasts neared an astounding thousand!
Naturally, Jiang Chen intended to keep the spoils for himself. However, he planned to fairly compensate Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing for their contributions with other valuable items.
In addition to the slain demonic beasts, the trio had also successfully gathered a wealth of natural treasures during their expedition. These treasures included rare ingredients crucial for pill refinement, artifact crafting, and setting powerful formations—all highly prized and tradable commodities in the broader cultivation world.
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As they began their return journey, Jiang Chen was skillfully piloting the jade flute artifact, with Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing as passengers.
"The demonic beasts in this Red Maple Heavenly Valley are certainly behaving oddly," Ji Ruxue noted, her gaze sweeping over the rapidly receding red forest below. Her expression was thoughtful, a faint furrow creasing her brow.
After twenty days deep in combat, the initial excitement had evolved into reflection. "Normally," she continued, "we wouldn’t find such a large number of Heavenly Origin realm demonic beasts so close to our Holy Land."
"The people of Deacon Hall usually send disciples to clear out the demonic beasts nearby. This sudden spike in their numbers is worrying," Ji Ruxue remarked, her voice tinged with concern.
"You’re right," Xie Xiaojing agreed, looking down at the landscape with a contemplative frown. "There have also been rumors of an unusual increase in demonic beasts across other areas of the Holy Land. No one knows why yet."
She paused briefly before speculating, "Perhaps the Holy Land will call for an early grand hunt this time to clear out these creatures."