Chapter 3306: Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom
Having heard of a treasure like the Divine King Fruit, Ye Yunfei and Xiao Xiao, of course, also very much wanted to go and take a look.
So the three of them immediately began secretly tailing those seven or eight Deities.
The strength of those seven or eight Deities was very formidable. Among them, three were Intermediate Void Gods, and their movement techniques were extremely fast. However, Cui Hong, Ye Yunfei, and Xiao Xiao all possessed exceptionally keen Soul Power perception. Even at a great distance, they could accurately follow their trail based on the lingering aura they left behind.
Since many people were already active within the True Phoenix Tomb at this time, those seven or eight Deities did not pay any special attention to Ye Yunfei and his companions.
Meanwhile, one of Ye Yunfei's Soul Bodies and over a dozen Soul Power planets were continuously comprehending the alchemy techniques imparted by the white-haired elder from the Skillful Hand Pavilion. Furthermore, a doppelganger within the Phantom Tower was constantly refining elixirs.
Under the combined effort of a Soul Body and more than ten Soul Power planets, Ye Yunfei slowly gained an increasingly deeper understanding of the alchemy techniques passed on by the elder, and his skill in alchemy was also continuously improving.
"Senior, Miss Xiao Xiao, I've just refined a batch of pills. Please take some."
Ye Yunfei said to Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao.
"The pills you refined should all be half-step god level. They likely won't be of much use to the two of us yet," Cui Hong replied.
"Senior, although the pills I refined are indeed half-step god level, some possess special functions. For example, there are pills specifically for detoxification, pills to conceal the aura of a Soul Body, and pills for healing physical injuries. I also refined some pills that can suppress corpse aura, as well as others containing dense floral and plant essences. I believe these pills should still have some effect for the two of you," Ye Yunfei explained.
"Ah, so that's it. Young Master Ye, it seems I underestimated your alchemical skill, and my knowledge of pills is far inferior to yours. It turns out pills can have so many other uses besides aiding cultivation," Cui Hong said, sounding pleasantly surprised upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
Ye Yunfei waved his hand, producing a batch of pills he had just refined and handing them to Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao.
"Senior, it was only after obtaining that Senior from the Skillful Hand Pavilion's alchemy inheritance that I learned about the many additional functions of pills," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Haha, Young Master Ye, I feel you will certainly have the chance to become a master alchemist in the future. Alchemists are exceptionally well-received existences; wherever they go, they navigate social circles with ease," Cui Hong laughed heartily.
After receiving the pills from Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong immediately took some and swallowed them. These pills could better neutralize and suppress the corpse aura emanating from his body, and could also imbue his fleshly body with greater vitality, preventing it from deteriorating and decaying due to the loss of life force.
Having received the pills Ye Yunfei gave her, Xiao Xiao also immediately took out the pills containing dense plant and wood essences and swallowed them all. As a Deity, these half-step god level pills, while not immensely effective for her, still provided some benefit.
Gradually, Ye Yunfei noticed more people gathering around them, most heading in the same direction. Evidently, these people had all received news of the Divine King Fruit and were rushing to vie for it.
It was unclear how much time had passed when Cui Hong, Ye Yunfei, and Xiao Xiao arrived before the entrance to a world. People were pouring into this world in an endless stream.
"Be careful! Dark Faction Deities seem to have arrived!"
Suddenly, Hun Lao sent a Sound Transmission to warn Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, you have deep conflicts with the Dark Faction. Let's hide for now."
Cui Hong, who had also spotted several Dark Faction Deities approaching from afar, immediately sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, let's hide for now." Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Then Cui Hong, Ye Yunfei, and Xiao Xiao immediately moved away, hiding in nearby space. Ye Yunfei set up a small formation-enclosed space in a secluded spot nearby. He, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao then entered this formation space and concealed their auras.
Soon, eleven figures emitting billowing black mist arrived, landing before the world entrance. All eleven were Dark Faction Deities.
"This should be the place. Let's hurry inside," one of the Dark Faction Deities spoke.
Right at that moment.
"Hahaha… Friends of the Dark Faction, you're here too."
Three figures with flames constantly erupting from their bodies soared over from the distance and landed before the world entrance. These three were from the Source Fire Sect.
"To think the Source Fire Sect already has three Deities now," Ye Yunfei thought, his eyes narrowing slightly as he watched the newly arrived Deities.
"The Source Fire Sect has pledged allegiance to the Guardian Faction. With the Guardian Faction's methods, helping the Source Fire Sect nurture a couple more Deities isn't difficult," Cui Hong explained to Ye Yunfei.
"So you've also received the news and come here."
Just then, three more Deities arrived in a rolling wave of aura.
"The Heavenly God Hall also has three Deities now!" Ye Yunfei immediately recognized these three were all from the Heavenly God Hall.
"Haha, everyone, it seems the Deities from our region of the void are all gathering here."
Suddenly, monstrous demonic fog erupted in the distance, and four figures radiating terrifying demonic power tore through space, instantly landing before the world entrance.
"The Demon Race also has four Deities! It seems our region of the void has truly entered a full-fledged Deity Era." Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh inwardly as he observed the four Demon Race Deities.
"Our region of the void has already entered a Deity Era. In the coming times, many more Deities will emerge," Cui Hong echoed with a sigh.
"But you must be careful. These major forces all have conflicts with you. Once they discover you, they might immediately attack. If a fight breaks out, with their superior numbers, the three of us would be at a severe disadvantage," Cui Hong warned Ye Yunfei.
"Senior, for now, we can only be cautious," Ye Yunfei sighed internally, then replied.
Ye Yunfei realized that in this Deity Era, if he didn't break through to godhood soon, he would be constrained everywhere.
"I must cultivate diligently and strive to achieve a breakthrough to godhood as soon as possible," Ye Yunfei vowed firmly to himself.
At that moment, more than a dozen Deities strode over from afar with astonishing speed, instantly arriving before the world entrance.
"Senior, those guys are all from the Guardian Faction!" Ye Yunfei said to Cui Hong.
"I know. They have over twenty Deities now. Let's hide here first. We'll act after they've entered," Cui Hong suggested.
Upon arrival, the Guardian Faction Deities all looked towards the four Demon Race Deities. One of the Guardian Faction Deities spoke, his tone somewhat cold:
"Demon Race, have you made a decision? If you want greater development, you can only pledge allegiance to our Guardian Faction. Otherwise, you should know the consequences."
The four Demon Race Deities wore unpleasant expressions. It turned out the Guardian Faction had recently sent emissaries to the Demon World, demanding the Demon Race pledge allegiance. The Demon Race, however, had yet to give a definitive response.
"Esteemed Guardian Faction lords, such matters are beyond the authority of the four of us. Only our Demon Lord is qualified to decide. Thus, we cannot provide an answer at this time," replied one of the Demon Race Deities after a moment of silence.
"Hmph! I have no patience for your Demon Race excuses. Our Guardian Faction will give you a little more time. After this expedition in the True Phoenix Tomb concludes, it would be best for your Demon Race to provide a clear answer upon return. Otherwise, our Guardian Faction will take further action. I know your Demon Race has some accumulated power, but don't think you are a match for our Guardian Faction—not in this region of the void, nor in other voids beyond. The depth of our Guardian Faction's heritage is beyond your imagination. You of the Demon Race, take care!"
The Guardian Faction Deity who had just spoken snorted coldly. With a wave of his hand, he took the lead and charged into the world. The other Guardian Faction Deities followed closely, along with the Deities from the Source Fire Sect, Dark Faction, and Heavenly God Hall—all three factions having long since pledged allegiance to the Guardian Faction.
"Absolutely insolent! They truly think our Demon Race fears the Guardian Faction?!" After all the Guardian Faction Deities had entered, anger flashed across the faces of the four Demon Race Deities, one of them saying furiously.
"Enough. Currently, our Demon Race's strength indeed cannot contend with the Guardian Faction. It's not wise to provoke conflict with them," another Demon Race Deity hurriedly interjected.
Following that, the four Demon Race Deities also charged into the world entrance.
Subsequently, an even greater stream of people continuously arrived, rushing into the world entrance.
"Alright, let's go in too."
Cui Hong, Ye Yunfei, and Xiao Xiao revealed themselves and then entered the world entrance as well.
In the next moment, Ye Yunfei found himself on a continent of truly vast scale.
"The energy and laws of this world are exceptionally advanced!" Hun Lao immediately exclaimed in admiration.
The surrounding space was permeated with dense energy and various profound laws. Upon entering this world, one immediately felt invigorated and clear-minded.
"Moreover, this world contains many unique restrictions. Have you noticed? Within this world, the range our Soul Power energy can perceive is greatly reduced," Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke up.
"Indeed, that's the case," Ye Yunfei agreed. Upon hearing Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's words, he immediately projected his Soul Power energy outward and found his detectable range was not extensive at all. In other worlds, with his current Soul Power intensity, Ye Yunfei could easily perceive most regions of an entire world. But now, he discovered he could only perceive a small corner of this world.
Looking afar, the land exhibited a variety of terrains: mountains, rivers, vast plains, and boundless stretches of primitive forests too numerous to count. One could also see many birds and beasts emerging from the dense woods or soaring high in the sky. These avian and bestial creatures all emanated terrifying auras, evoking a sense of primordial wilderness.
"Is that… could it be the legendary dragon?"
Suddenly, Xiao Xiao saw a colossal figure erupt from a patch of primeval forest in the distance, its entire body glowing. A single thunderous roar actually shattered a nearby small hill to pieces.
"No, it's not alive. It's just an illusion—a spatial phantom possibly left behind by a true divine dragon from ancient times," Cui Hong explained.
"Indeed, it's merely an illusion. However, just a spatial phantom possesses such imposing might. The strength of a true divine dragon must be truly terrifying," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Suddenly.
"Look, what divine herb is that?"
Xiao Xiao suddenly pointed in another direction. There, above a bottomless abyss, on the cliff face grew a divine herb resembling an orchid or ganoderma, radiating thousands of auspicious rays of light and shrouded in violet mist and divine light.
Upon closer inspection, a phantom of a divine dragon seemed to coil around the herb!
"If I'm not mistaken, that should be the legendary Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom. Legends say the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom contains a trace of the bloodline essence of a divine dragon beast. Wherever this herb grows, it signifies an ancient true dragon once shed its blood and left its bloodline essence there. Over countless eons, having absorbed sufficient essences of heaven, earth, sun, and moon, it then sprouts and grows," Ye Yunfei suddenly recalled a legendary, extremely precious divine herb and spoke without thinking.
After receiving the alchemy inheritance from the white-haired elder of the Skillful Hand Pavilion, Ye Yunfei now knew of many more types of divine herbs in the world.
"It must be the legendary Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom!"
Besides Ye Yunfei, other Deities also recognized the origin of that divine herb.
Immediately, over a dozen Deities rushed towards the divine herb.
Because the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom was too precious!
However, just as these dozen-plus Deities charged to the edge of the abyss, a black crocodile lunged out from the depths below! With a single bite, it tore away half the body of the Deity at the forefront. The other Deities were horrified, hurriedly halting their advance.
Boom…
The black crocodile surged completely out of the abyss. Its thick, black tail swept forward like a colossal black mountain range, directly shattering the space ahead. Two or three Deities were sent flying, their bodies bloodied.
"Too terrifying!"
Witnessing this scene, many were frightened, especially the other Deities who had rushed to the abyss's edge. They immediately turned and fled.
These Deities were all Primary Void Gods and knew they were no match for the black crocodile.
"Everyone, although this crocodile is strong, there are many of us. I don't think we need to fear it. Let's join forces, kill this crocodile, then retrieve the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom. What say you?"
However, there were also one or two daring souls among them who stopped after running a few steps, mustering their courage to speak.
Yet, at that very moment, the black crocodile had already caught up. Its massive black tail lashed out, severing the lower half of one of the Deities who had stopped, leaving only the upper torso.
After that, the remaining Deities abandoned any thought of the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom, turning to flee with all their might.
By now, everyone could see that this crocodile possessed strength at least equivalent to an Intermediate Void God.
"What kind of world is this? A random crocodile jumping out has such monstrous strength," Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but sigh.
Just then, a red-robed elder suddenly appeared, soaring into the air and striding towards the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom.
This was actually an Advanced Void God!
Sensing the energy aura radiating from the red-robed elder, many showed fearful expressions.
Immediately after, from two other directions, two more Deities soared into the air, also charging towards the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom.
"Two more Advanced Void Gods! It seems many powerhouses from other voids have already entered," Cui Hong remarked with a sigh.
Roar! Roar! Roar!
The moment those three Advanced Void Gods rushed to the edge of the abyss, even more black crocodiles surged out from its depths in a continuous stream, each exuding overwhelming baleful auras.
"To think there are so many terrifying crocodiles in that abyss!"
Witnessing the endless stream of crocodiles emerging, everyone was startled, especially those Deities who had just fled from the abyss. Their faces paled, and their legs went weak, secretly thankful they had retreated in time; otherwise, they would have been torn to shreds by now.
"Scram, all of you!"
The three Advanced Void Gods unleashed their divine might, striking and sending black crocodiles flying one after another. Finally, all three Advanced Void Gods reached the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom and extended their hands to snatch it simultaneously.
All three Advanced Void Gods were powerful and possessed proud, unyielding dispositions, none willing to give way, all determined to seize the precious herb.
However, at that very moment, with a loud hum, a longsword slowly materialized in the air above the cliff where the Dragon Orchid Immortal Mushroom grew.
As soon as this sword appeared, it radiated dazzling divine light. Then, everyone saw a sharp sword aura manifest, sweeping forward fiercely. With a single stroke, it cleanly bisected the body of one of the Advanced Void Gods.