C60 Phosgene Bridge
"What's the situation there?" Wang Baoyu asked.
"I'm not too sure. Ten years ago, Elder Shen led the team. Zeng Duan and I had low levels of cultivation and were not allowed to enter." Zhang Zhuo Yi honestly said.
"Our resources are too scarce, we can't easily miss this opportunity. I'll go ask Elder Shen right away."
Wang Baoyu got up and went to the secret room on the mountain to look for Shen Wanfang. The old man was sitting there with a frown on his face, constantly sighing.
"Elder, did you encounter a problem?"
"That's right. I didn't expect it to be so difficult to break into the Aurous Core stage. After a few more years, his vital energy and blood will weaken and his efforts will be wasted. He can only accompany the old man from the South Gate." Shen Wansan felt rather helpless.
"What's the difficulty?"
"Breaking through to the Aurous Core stage requires a lot of spiritual energy. The Five Spirit Island does not have spiritual veins, so I feel that the energy in my dantian is insufficient to form a aurous core."
Wang Baoyu took out the spirit stone pouch from his pocket and said, "Elder, there are seven high-grade spirit stones in here. I don't know if there will be enough for you to use. But if there isn't enough, there is still some left in the warehouse."
Shen Wanfang was moved and said with a trembling voice, "Baoyu, you have already given it to me, what should we do with our East Peak Martial School? Especially you, you haven't even broken through to the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment stage. You are the Sect Leader of our Dongyue Sect. "
"In the eyes of the Hong Yue Sect, this so-called strength is just another slave. I don't plan to go there at all. "Elder Shen, breaking through to the Aurous Core stage is very important to you. After all, I'm still young and have many opportunities. For the time being, I won't be able to use these high grade spirit stones. They're only stored in a corner of the warehouse."
"Baoyu, I appreciate your good intentions but your path of cultivation is extremely treacherous. Youth is not the only asset you have."
"Elder Shen, take it. Senior Nan Men has already left. I don't think he wants you to reunite with him."
Once he broke through to the Aurous Core stage, the most significant change would be the increase in his lifespan to 300 years. To Shen Wansan who was over 70 years old, this was undoubtedly the most important turning point in his life.
"Baoyu, you are quite loyal. I will follow you. Even if I break through to the Aurous Core stage, I will not go to the Hong Yue Sect."
"But, once they find out, they'll still take you away."
"Then I need your help. Don't I have the Hidden Qi Secret Art?!" Shen Wanfang smiled.
"Elder, let's get back to the main topic at hand. Mo Xie Valley has opened up and I want to bring everyone there to take a look. What's the situation inside?" Wang Baoyu asked.
Shen Wansan withdrew his spirit stones and then slowly said, "Although the Mo Xie Valley doesn't have a rank 3 beast, it is even more dangerous than the Desolate Jade Valley. The entrance to the valley has a Phosphorescence Bridge, making it extremely difficult to pass through."
"According to the name, this bridge should produce flames, right?"
"Yes, there is a type of demonic insect on the bridge called the Fire Spitting Ant. There are a lot of them. The mist they spit out will ignite the moment it is contaminated." Shen Wansan explained further.
"How did you manage to pass?"
"In the past, the fire ants did not appear, and when they returned, they suffered heavy losses. Two Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were burnt to ashes, and three Elemental Training stage disciples were also lost." Shen Wanfang lamented.
"What's going on inside?"
"We have a four-eared dog, a seven-ringed snake, and an ape. We can deal with them." There was a circular river in the middle of the valley, surrounding a small white island. Nie Yan didn't know what was on it. That river is called the Soul River. You must not get close to it, or you will lose your mind and fall into the water. " As Shen Wansan spoke, he used a finger infused with true energy to draw a picture on the stone slab.
Wang Baoyu carefully examined the bridge for a moment, and then asked, "Since the Phosphorescence Bridge is so dangerous, why don't we build it ourselves?"
"The cliff is over a thousand meters wide, so there is no way to bridge it. Only the narrowest part is still there."
"How did my so-called father die?"
"He went with your mother, and was injured by the Seven-Ringed Snake. What a pity. He's only in his early twenties, and is already at the early Foundation Establishment stage."
After pondering for a moment, Wang Baoyu made a decision, "I want to bring some people to take a look, so I'll have to trouble the elders to listen in on the commotion."
"If you can't, turn back now. Do not force yourself to take the risk." He was liking this young man more and more.
Returning to the hall, Zhang Zhuoyi was still waiting for news. Wang Baoyu briefly told him, and Zhang Zhuoyi said, "Phosphorescence Bridge sounds extremely dangerous, but I'm afraid it will be impossible to pass."
"I have an idea. You go inform Liao Zidao and Li Kui Gang to pick thirty disciples. Take the insects' skins and head to the Desolate Jade Valley. Then, you can wrap the mud in the swamp and bring it with you." Wang Baoyu instructed.
"Baoyu wants to stick the fire ant in the mud?"
"No, they were sealed with mud."
"But that mud is drying up too quickly!"
"That's why we used the skin of the grey shadow bug. Didn't you notice that the mud in the worm's stomach is moist?" Wang Baoyu explained.
"Baoyu is really smart. Alright, I'll do it right away!"
In the past when they explored dangerous areas, only those bold cultivators would dare to sign up. However, this time, there were many people who signed up. They fought to be the first and didn't want to miss the opportunity to earn merits.
This was also because Wang Baoyu and Zhang Zhuo Yi had both successfully escaped the Nether Jade Valley. Everyone felt more at ease to travel with a Sect Leader like this.
The top thirty were quickly gathered together. Zhang Zhuo Yi, Liao Ze Duan, and Li Kui were the first to bring their men to the Valley of Jade Gloom. Each of them dragged a large bag of mud with them as they returned.
Wang Baoyu went to find Tong Yansong. He hoped that he could follow along as well. During this period of time, Tong Yansong's cultivation had advanced at a rapid pace, almost reaching the middle Foundation Establishment stage. One could see how lazy he was before.
"Baoyu, do I need to go with you?" Tong Yansong refused.
"What we lack the most are talented people, useful herbs. Can you tell us more about them?"
"Hmm, more or less. When I was in the Hong Yue Sect, I often hung out with those alchemists." Tong Yan Song nodded.
"Isn't this enough? Don't decline it. As a member of the Dongyue Clan, you should contribute a bit!" Wang Baoyu smiled.
"If that's the case, then I won't be going!"
"Hehe, I'm just joking. I sincerely hope that you can follow me. Life will be very boring without you around."
Tong Yansong nodded and agreed. Wang Baoyu said goodbye and left. Before he left, he found Li Kui and gave him a high-grade spirit stone.
The Sect Leader was very confident, and Wang Baoyu told him that this was a rare opportunity to train his troops. He wanted Li Kui to organize and manage these cultivators and display the spirit of teamwork.
Li Kui had just slapped his chest and swore to fulfill his mission and complete it well.
Two days later, Wang Baoyu held the Cloud Breaking Sword in his hand as he led the group up the Mo Xie Valley road.
Mo Xie Valley neared Falling Ying City and after a day, Wang Baoyu saw a large, pitch-black tree by the side of the road. Its circumference was over a hundred meters, and it pierced through the clouds.
This was the East Peak Martial School's unique resource, the Ten Thousand Year Thunderbolt Tree that could trigger the descent of heavenly lightning.
"This is a hateful thing!" Tong Yan Song couldn't help but say.
