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Chapter 42: Harvest
Fortunately, Chen Ansheng’s defensive artifact was strong enough. The powerful shockwave only caused cracks in the red shield without breaching the defense.
The storm lasted for just a moment before calming down.
Chen Ansheng was unharmed, but Li Huaizhen was shaken and spat out blood.
The gigantic black creature before them had been obliterated, and even the crimson liquid had vanished.
Only the massive broken halberd remained embedded in the ground.
“Young Master, this object is truly formidable! The power it released when its body shattered is likely stronger than the tribulation of ascending to immortality!” Li Huaizhen exclaimed.
“It is indeed terrifying,” Chen Ansheng nodded and said, “Let’s go down and see if there’s anything good.”
Chen Ansheng leaped into the giant pit before him.
What caught his eye first was a palm-sized, writhing piece of bright red flesh!
Chen Ansheng was taken aback and hurriedly stepped back a few paces.
After a moment, sensing no imminent danger, he began to observe it closely.
“What a rebellious life force!”
After feeling it out, Chen Ansheng marveled.
This piece of flesh emanated a continuous vitality. Chen Ansheng speculated that even the enormous body prior had likely grown and evolved from this piece of flesh.
“Young Master, look! It’s spewing out blood water…”
“Yes! As expected, all the blood water in that pool was spat out by this piece of flesh!”
After observing for a while, Li Huaizhen suddenly had a bright idea: “Young Master, let me try to absorb this piece of flesh!”
Chen Ansheng did not stop him but instructed him to be careful.
Li Huaizhen extended a finger and gently poked at the writhing flesh.
Nothing unusual happened.
However, the blood water that stained his finger gradually merged into his body.
“Oh no, what a pity!”
Realizing this, Li Huaizhen exclaimed in regret.
He could indeed absorb this blood water, and with the pool now empty, he immediately felt a sense of loss.
“What a pity about what?” Chen Ansheng said indifferently. “The blood water in that pool contained extremely strong malevolent poison. Even if I were to fall into it, I would definitely turn to ash and couldn’t have used it at all.”
“You mean to say that the blood water recently expelled is weaker in malevolence, and that’s why it didn’t harm me?” Li Huaizhen asked.
“That should be the case,” Chen Ansheng confirmed with a nod.
Then, Chen Ansheng also touched the piece of flesh. For him, it had no effect, and he couldn’t absorb the expelled blood water.
“This might just be your opportunity. You should take it and explore how to use it later,” Chen Ansheng advised.
“Yes, Young Master.” Li Huaizhen understood that this item was useless to Chen Ansheng, so he directly placed it into his storage bag.
Next, Chen Ansheng discovered a golden metal plate in the giant pit, engraved with very tiny characters that could only be seen clearly with spiritual awareness.
He did not recognize the characters, so he couldn’t decipher the content.
Lastly, there was the broken halberd!
Chen Ansheng lightly touched it with a finger, and it felt as though he was struck by lightning.
“The spirit of this weapon is lost, and the weapon body is damaged, but it still cannot hide its dominance and sharpness. I fear that when this item is whole, it will be second only to imperial weapons!”
It was common knowledge for Chen Ansheng that a powerful weapon would have a weapon spirit existing within it.
However, he didn’t feel regret; if the spirit of this halberd were still present, he wouldn’t even be able to get close without being reduced to ashes with a mere touch.
“Let’s put it away for now. The materials used to forge this divine weapon are already invaluable.”
With a thought, Chen Ansheng stored it in his storage bag, and he would research its uses later.
Afterward, Chen Ansheng and Li Huaizhen left the area.
Outside.
The gray mist covering the ground had quietly dissipated.
In a radius of several hundred kilometers, all the trees had withered, leaving a desolate scene.
Chen Ansheng calculated the time; it was nearly time for him to return to the Immortal Realm.
“When I go back, I will go into seclusion. While I’m not around, try not to provoke any strong enemies. Also, you need to start preparing for the matter of accepting disciples. Remember, only take in those with excellent talent,” Chen Ansheng instructed.
“I will obey, Young Master,” Li Huaizhen replied respectfully.
“Two friends, please hold on!”
Just as Chen Ansheng and the others were about to take flight, a large group of cultivators suddenly surged in, blocking their path.
“What’s the matter?” Chen Ansheng’s expression was indifferent.
“Hehe.” Among them was an elderly man who seemed to be the leader. He sneered and said, “I am Wei Buyu, a guest of the Lu family from the Qingxuan Domain. I was sent to investigate the situation in the forbidden area but did not expect two friends to beat me to it. I’m afraid you’ve already acquired treasures from the forbidden area, which is why it has dissipated!”
Chen Ansheng shot him a glance and coldly replied, “Whether I acquired anything or not, what does it matter?”
“Hahaha.” The old man Wei Buyu scoffed, “Are you unaware of the rules? There are regulations in the seven great domains. Whenever a new forbidden area appears, only the Immortal Ancient families or major domain sects are qualified to enter. You dare to trespass and damage the forbidden area? What punishment do you deserve?”
“Talking nonsense, how have I never heard of such rules!” Li Huaizhen angrily shouted.
“Whether you’ve heard of it or not is your business. The rules are there; who dares not to respect them? Anyone who disobeys must face the consequences. Brothers, what do you say?” Wei Buyu looked at the crowd beside him.
The crowd nodded in agreement, threatening to capture Chen Ansheng and Li Huaizhen for questioning.
Chen Ansheng coldly scanned the crowd: “You have your rules, but I have mine. Any cultivator who trespasses into my Zhuzhou territory will be killed without mercy!”
“You!” Wei Buyu was momentarily taken aback. This young man seemed to have sufficient backing. “Kid, you should find out about the Lu family’s background before you act so recklessly!”
Chen Ansheng was too lazy to continue the conversation with him and flicked his finger.
Whoosh!
A beam of celestial light shot out and punctured a bloody hole in Wei Buyu’s shoulder.
“Whoa!”
The crowd gasped and quickly retreated.
Wei Buyu was a Great Ascension Stage cultivator, yet he was injured with just a single finger from Chen Ansheng. What level of cultivation was this person at, and how terrifying was his power!
“You…”
Wei Buyu’s face turned pale, his shoulder trembling uncontrollably.
“Huaizhen, kill them all! Leave none alive. Just right to see if you need any resources for that piece of flesh you obtained.”
Immediately, Chen Ansheng issued his command.
“Yes, Young Master.”
Li Huaizhen respectfully bowed and then directly summoned his scythe artifact.
“Ah… an artifact!”
“Two seniors, please forgive our impudence…”
Swish swish swish…
Li Huaizhen had already ascended to the Great Ascension Stage, and with the artifact in hand, his strength had increased several times.
He transformed into a streak of black light, weaving effortlessly among dozens of cultivators. Where the scythe passed, heads rolled.
In an instant, the sky rained with blood.
Chen Ansheng turned silently and flew towards the sect.
Along the way, he pondered whether he was being too ruthless.
Yes, of course he was!
But Chen Ansheng felt no psychological burden. Whether in the Immortal Realm or the lower realm, strength was the only truth.
Recalling his time in the Immortal Realm when he was wronged and hunted down, not daring to even speak up due to his lack of power, wasn’t that just because he was weak and held in contempt?
Moreover, if today he were not a Immortal Realm cultivator, the other party could fabricate any rule to seize him and question him.
Why should he accept that?
Based on strength!
Those who were weak yet pretentious were merely deserving of death.
Returning to the True Immortal Sect.
Just as he was about to head back to the Immortal Realm, Chen Ansheng realized he hadn’t had a chance to truly relax during this trip.
Thus, he instructed Qing’er to bring the servants into the hall to serve him.
Time flew by, and a few hours passed with only a few shivers.
Chen Ansheng reluctantly dismissed the maids, cherishing the feeling of being able to summon them at will and standing atop the peak of life.