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The scene fell into an eerie silence, and Ren Pingsheng could even hear the sound of his own heartbeat. His right hand gripped the magic sword tightly, with veins bulging on his arm, revealing his tension, which was not as calm as he appeared.
A Level Two Monster was a formidable presence that even strong warriors in the Warrior Realm would find challenging. Moreover, if he wasn't mistaken, this Ghost-faced Spider was clearly a mid-level Level Two Monster. Even a beginner Martial Artist would not be its match, let alone Ren Pingsheng, a perfected warrior.
It was now March, and the weather had warmed up. A gentle breeze blew, carrying a hint of freshness. However, Ren Pingsheng felt that this breeze was colder and harsher than the northern winds of winter.
This wind seemed to have provoked the Ghost-faced Spider, which had been completely still until now; its eight sharp claws moved simultaneously. The silk binding Ren Pingsheng's ankle tightened, and he was involuntarily dragged forward. The direction he was being pulled in was exactly where the Ghost-faced Spider awaited him.
"Damn it!" Ren Pingsheng, who initially did not want to provoke the Ghost-faced Spider, activated his magic sword to its maximum capacity and aimed at the silk again. With incredible speed, he created numerous sword shadows.
"Break! Break!" he shouted in anger. However, the silk showed no signs of damage; its toughness was astonishing. This made him reevaluate his understanding of the Ghost-faced Spider.
As the distance between them closed, Ren Pingsheng could see the delicate hairs on the Ghost-faced Spider clearly, and the foul stench it emitted made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Is there really no way out? Silk? I wonder if fire attribute true energy would be effective." A thought suddenly emerged in his mind. He focused his spirit, and the five-colored clouds in his Dantian trembled; his non-attribute true energy transformed into fire attribute true energy.
"I hope this works!" Ren Pingsheng operated the Ancient Wave Divine Art to its utmost limit. The magic sword glowed red as if it had turned into a block of iron. He struck at the silk again, and a wisp of green smoke rose.
"Bang!" A pleasant sound rang out as the extraordinarily tough silk finally snapped. Ren Pingsheng's forward motion halted; he was now less than two yards away from the Ghost-faced Spider—essentially face-to-face. The moment the silk broke, the enraged Ghost-faced Spider lunged at him with its eight claws like swords.
At the same time, Ren Pingsheng twisted his magic sword, unleashing countless sword energies that clashed with the claws of the Ghost-faced Spider. He only wanted to create an opportunity to escape. However, these sword energies did not inflict any harm on the spider. Two of its claws struck Ren Pingsheng directly as fast as lightning.
"Bang..." Ren Pingsheng was sent flying, his clothes torn apart. The claws were laced with deadly poison; wherever they touched him turned black with swirling smoke.
"Cough cough..." Ren Pingsheng's face turned pale as he coughed twice before regaining his composure. It wasn't that he had an extraordinary constitution and wasn't injured; rather, it was his Thousand Silk Armor that saved his life. Otherwise, being hit directly by the Ghost-faced Spider would have certainly resulted in severe injury, and combined with the poison on its claws, he would have faced dire consequences.
"Whoa... thank goodness for that! Truly worthy of being a king-level treasure!" He felt fortunate for having the Thousand Silk Armor. The deal he made with Bone Elder to obtain this armor had saved his life several times—whether during Zhao Jingshan's pursuit in Black Crow Forest or this time when it blocked a fatal blow.
The chest area of the Thousand Silk Armor had only slightly caved in from the impact of the Ghost-faced Spider's claw but quickly returned to its smooth state like a mirror without leaving any trace of poison behind.
The Ghost-faced Spider struck, sending Ren Pingsheng flying over ten feet. However, it did not expect that Ren Pingsheng would still be lively and unharmed. This only fueled its anger, and it screeched continuously, charging forward in a rage.
After getting up, Ren Pingsheng wore a wary expression. At the same time, his figure blurred, creating countless illusions that moved in and out, left and right, attempting to confuse the Ghost-faced Spider.
Suddenly, a roar broke the standoff between the man and the beast. The sound was overwhelmingly powerful, seeming both like a demonstration and a warning. With less than ten feet separating Ren Pingsheng and the Ghost-faced Spider, both came to a halt.
Ren Pingsheng could clearly sense that the attention of the Ghost-faced Spider had shifted away from him. Its pair of compound eyes rotated, fixating on a certain direction, while its eight sharp claws trembled back and forth. It was evident that a formidable opponent was approaching; otherwise, it wouldn't have abandoned Ren Pingsheng.
Ren Pingsheng also observed carefully and realized that their chase had led them into a sizable valley. It was the season of March, and the valley was lush with greenery. However, the distant sounds of thudding completely shattered the atmosphere.
Waiting was the most oppressive feeling, especially in such a passive situation.
"Bang..." A large tree fell, and Ren Pingsheng finally caught sight of what lay ahead. It was a robust lizard with a blood-red head; if he wasn't mistaken, it should be the Firehead Lizard. This type of lizard was adept at manipulating flames, which explained why the Ghost-faced Spider appeared so alarmed; the Firehead Lizard was its natural enemy, as fire could counter its webs and poisonous mist.
"Another Second-Level Monster, looks like it's also Intermediate. This is an opportunity." Seeing the two Second-Level Monsters facing off against each other, he immediately recognized that his chance to escape had arrived. At this moment, they were both preoccupied with each other, giving him an opening.
As he observed their escalating momentum, he silently vanished from sight. In an instant, he had moved to the shadows several dozen feet away, effectively leaving the line of sight of both Demon Beasts.
Just as he expected, both Demon Beasts noticed his departure but none pursued him. It seemed that in their eyes, Ren Pingsheng was nothing significant and not worth their attention.
"Finally escaped. It seems like they've started fighting over there." Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, he slowly crept closer. From a distance, he could see the two Second-Level Monsters engaged in a lively battle.
The Ghost-faced Spider swung its eight claws back and forth with lightning speed, continuously attacking the Firehead Lizard. The lizard's tail whipped like a whip, forcing the Ghost-faced Spider to retreat each time. Its tongue flicked out unexpectedly, occasionally striking at the Ghost-faced Spider.
Every time the Ghost-faced Spider spat out countless strands of silk or toxic mist, the Firehead Lizard responded with a blast of fire that consumed both webs and mist alike. Overall, it appeared that the Ghost-faced Spider was at a disadvantage; however, thanks to its unparalleled speed, it sustained little damage.
"Tsk tsk, these two Second-Level Monsters are evenly matched; it will take some time before a victor emerges. Just right for me to see if there's anything valuable in this valley." Instead of thinking about escaping, Ren Pingsheng concealed himself and slowly made his way deeper into the valley.
As long as he stayed out of sight from both Second-Level Monsters, he felt confident in his concealment technique. Ever since acquiring the Azure Emperor's Breath Control Technique, he had practiced diligently and had already mastered it. Not only could he hide his cultivation level without being detected, but it also proved effective in concealing his presence and aura. As long as he didn't actively expose himself, even experts two realms above him wouldn't notice him.
The valley wasn't very large; within just a moment's time, Ren Pingsheng reached its depths. There was a pond surrounded by swirling mist that exuded a chilling aura. Not far from the pond was a cave emitting red light within.
Ren Pingsheng only found some water-type spiritual herbs by the pond. Although they were decent, nothing particularly impressive caught his eye. Soon, he turned his attention to the cave. He knew this must be the dwelling place of the Fire Lizard. If there were any treasures, it would only be here.
"This is actually a Fire Jade vein; no wonder that Fire Lizard lives here." Upon entering the cave and seeing the occasional exposed red jade ore on the walls, Ren Pingsheng was somewhat surprised. The Fire Jade ore is quite valuable, widely used, and can be forged into fire-type magic swords.
If people knew there was such a vein here, it would likely attract a large number of adventurers practicing fire-type techniques. Just ten pieces could forge a decent fire-type magic sword. Many warriors in the Warrior Realm use magic swords, but they do not necessarily align with their practiced techniques.
Not wanting to miss such an opportunity, Ren Pingsheng casually collected some Fire Jade and stored it in his spatial ring as he walked. The cave undulated and gradually descended underground. In just a short while, he had traveled nearly a hundred feet.
"This cave is so deep; did this Fire Lizard dig it out itself? That shouldn't be necessary!" He felt puzzled. If it were just for living, there was no need to make it so extravagant. It would be troublesome to enter and exit.
"Could it be... that there are some extraordinary treasures inside?" Ren Pingsheng immediately thought of this possibility and quickened his pace. In less than five minutes, he finally approached the deepest part of the cave.
From a distance, he saw swirling red light, and a warm aura enveloped him. It felt like being under the sun on a frigid winter day. His body and mind felt warm and comfortable, completely free of distracting thoughts.
"What a magical feeling! If I have this, my cultivation will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort." Experiencing this tranquil and comfortable sensation, Ren Pingsheng's eyes lit up, realizing he had encountered something good.
Taking a few steps closer, he discovered a piece of fire-red jade in the center of the stone wall, about the size of a palm in length and three fingers in width. A faint halo flowed around it, with red light inside moving like fish swimming back and forth. It attracted all surrounding light, whether from the Fire Jade or from the air; it seemed to become the sole focus of heaven and earth.
"Oh! You’re quite lucky; this is a ten-thousand-year-old Fire Jade. It has the effects of calming the mind and preventing illness. For warriors practicing fire-type techniques, having it nearby can increase their cultivation speed by five levels. It can even be used as materials for forging King’s Artifacts." Suddenly, the Demon Emperor emerged from the spatial ring and exclaimed in admiration.
Initially, Ren Pingsheng was uncertain about the identity of this item, but upon hearing what the Demon Emperor said, he felt delighted. Not to mention its other effects, just being materials for forging King’s Artifacts made it an excellent treasure—one of heavenly material and earthly treasure grade.
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