Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 213 - 174: Zuzhou Continent, Undying Grass, Great Sun Golden Peng Bird!

Chapter 213: Chapter 174: Zuzhou Continent, Undying Grass, Great Sun Golden Peng Bird!

Three days later.

Chen Jichuan left the Lotus Islands together with Yangg Biqing and Zhang Zong.

The Lotus Islands are located deep within the West Sea, about two hundred thousand nautical miles from the westernmost coast of Central Earth. The location is secluded, surrounded by reefs, making it difficult for large ships to enter, while small boats struggle to handle the ocean waves.

Yangg Biqing stumbled upon the Lotus Islands by accident. It was then that he discovered the hidden paradise within and met Huangfu Yu, the Sword Tower Master at the time.

As for Chen Jichuan, he relied on the ’Circular Light Skill’ to calculate the location of the Taixu Sword Stele and then traced its trajectory to find the Lotus Islands.

The Sword Stele was hidden within the Sword Tower; it was a complete set of the ’Thunder’ inscriptions.

This was a legacy of the Taixu Sword Sect.

Chen Jichuan initially attempted a friendly negotiation with Huangfu Yu to acquire the Sword Stele. However, Huangfu Yu, being the self-proclaimed Emperor of the Lotus Islands, had developed an overbearing nature. Not only did he refuse to hand over the Sword Stele, but he also coveted the seven or eight Sword Steles that Chen Jichuan had painstakingly scavenged from various places. He secretly mobilized troops, plotting to harm Chen Jichuan and steal the steles for himself.

Furious, Chen Jichuan killed him on the spot.

Huangfu Yu’s great-grandson was also among the aggressors, and Chen Jichuan eliminated him as well.

Afterward.

Chen Jichuan took control of the Sword Tower and established a base on the Lotus Islands. While delving into the Sword Stele and diligently cultivating, he used the islands as a hub to search for the whereabouts of other Sword Steles.

Within a few years, he managed to assemble another complete set of ’Lightning’ inscriptions.

Originally, he had intended to fully comprehend the two sets of inscriptions before leaving the Sword Tower. But before he decided on a departure date, he unexpectedly gained two additional rewards: the Spring Silkworm Sect and the Undying Grass.

"Yangg Biqing."

"Two hundred years ago, he served as the Commander of the Cangya Army within the Spring Silkworm Sect and was a strong contender for the next Sect Leader. However, he ultimately lost the position. Shortly after, he resigned from his role as Commander to focus entirely on cultivation. Later, rumors claimed he had died of old age, and even a funeral was held in his honor."

Chen Jichuan recalled the information about ’Yangg Biqing’ stored in his mind and shook his head internally.

Among the Central Earth’s Seven States, secrecy around Void and God realms isn’t exclusive to the Taixu Sword Sect.

Other sects function similarly.

For instance, the Spring Silkworm Sect certainly hides an unknown number of Void Realm Grandmasters. Despite public claims of Yangg Biqing’s death, he was actually alive and had achieved the Void Realm.

The blending of truth and lies, the deliberate misdirection.

It makes people hard to discern reality.

The Taixu Sword Sect possessed records of many generations of Spring Silkworm Sect talents and top Grandmasters, but even they found it difficult to determine how many had genuinely died versus how many had ascended to the Void Realm and gone into hiding. Their estimates were only rough guesses.

"This is an opportunity."

"Using the Undying Grass and the Sword Tower as bait, I can lure out the Spring Silkworm Sect’s Void and God Realm experts and capture them all in one fell swoop!"

Chen Jichuan shared pleasant conversations with Yangg Biqing, but internally, his thoughts were entirely different.

As for what Yangg Biqing was thinking, Chen Jichuan couldn’t know.

...

Across the boundless expanse of the West Sea, gliding on a light magic boat.

The West Sea stretched endlessly.

Chen Jichuan, Yangg Biqing, and Zhang Zong drifted for nearly two months before finally—

"Ahead is Zuzhou Continent."

Yangg Biqing pointed toward a distant island and smiled at Chen Jichuan.

After two months of journeying.

Even Void Realm Grandmasters felt some weariness and boredom. Upon seeing their destination, Yangg Biqing displayed a hint of exhilaration.

Chen Jichuan gazed into the distance. Through the marine mist, an island gradually came into view, looming faintly.

Its western section rose steeply, resembling a volcanic crater, occasionally spewing searing flames.

"It’s said that Zuzhou Continent was once the habitat of the phoenix, and the Undying Grass was born accompanying the phoenix’s nirvana. However, there are no Divine Beast phoenixes on this island. What does exist is a Great Sun Golden Peng Bird, accompanied by two fledglings, cultivating through the aura emitted during the growth of the Undying Grass."

"To harvest the Undying Grass, we must lure the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird away."

Yangg Biqing explained.

Chen Jichuan nodded slightly.

On this journey, Yangg Biqing hadn’t mentioned what beast guarded the Undying Grass. Now that they had arrived at Zuzhou Continent, he didn’t need to conceal it anymore.

The Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was a Demon Beast that commanded the ’Wind’ and ’Fire’ attributes. In maturity, it was comparable to a Void expert. Relying on the aura of the Undying Grass, this particular bird had already reached the level of a Void Nether Divine Beast.

Although the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird doesn’t consume the Undying Grass, it guards it zealously, aiming for lasting benefits.

In truth, the bird values the Undying Grass no less than human Grandmasters like Yangg Biqing and Chen Jichuan.

To harvest the Undying Grass, passing the hurdle of the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was a necessity!

...

While introducing the Undying Grass and the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird to Chen Jichuan, Yangg Biqing guided him to a smaller island near Zuzhou Continent.

Just upon landing.

Five figures emerged from the island, with varying appearances and ages. Chen Jichuan scanned them briefly, seeing through their capabilities—

"Yi Rang."

"Yangg Jing."

"Xu Ming."

"Ling Fangying."

"Pei Yuanshu."

Chen Jichuan thought to himself: "I’ve heard of the first three, but the latter two are entirely unfamiliar—hidden deeply indeed."

Among the five, Yi Rang was the most powerful, having achieved Qi Refining Sixth Layer and Late Void Stage.

The remaining four were at Early Stage of Qi Refining and Void Level.

The host Yangg Biqing was at Qi Refining Fifth Layer, while Zhang Zong had only recently broken through; he was at Qi Refining First Layer.

"One at Qi Refining Sixth Layer."

"One at Qi Refining Fifth Layer."

"Five at Early Stage of Qi Refining."

This made seven formidable experts, which in the Jade Spring World’s Mysterious Nether Sea would rank among the Seven Immortal Sects. Yet in Qinling World, the Spring Silkworm Sect couldn’t even fully take over Yuezhou.

This illustrated how Qinling World boasted far more cultivation masters compared to Jade Spring World.

"The Undying Grass is unimaginably precious."

"But the Spring Silkworm Sect wouldn’t dare summon all their Void Realm experts to the West Sea. There must be at least one guarding the sect."

"If so, the Spring Silkworm Sect likely has at least eight Void Realm experts!"

Chen Jichuan mentally calculated.

Eight Void Realm experts was neither too few nor too many.

Furthermore.

Given their decision to initially seek out Huangfu Yu as external support and now enlist Chen Jichuan, it indicated that even if their Void Realm guardian in the sect existed, their strength was undoubtedly limited, perhaps not even reaching the middle stage of Qi Refining.

"If their cultivation is indeed at the Qi Refining Middle Stage, equivalent to Void Stage, they could have directly worked with Yi Rang and Yangg Biqing to deal with the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird without surrendering their prized Undying Grass to an outsider!"

Their willingness to cede the resource.

Simply because it was unattainable.

Within their ranks, based solely on Yi Rang and Yangg Biqing’s Void-level strength, contending with the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was far too risky. Any slip could result in being slapped or burned to death by this Void Nether Divine Beast.

Delaying the attempt also introduced unpredictable changes over time.

In that case, it made sense for them to relinquish one stalk of Undying Grass and enlist the independent Huangfu Yu as an ally, ensuring greater chances of success in a timely manner.

Unfortunately.

Huangfu Yu’s misfortune paved the way for opportunity to fall into Chen Jichuan’s lap.

"Not just Huangfu Yu."

"The fact that this luck fell to me—Spring Silkworm Sect, it seems your misfortune persists!"

Chen Jichuan’s thoughts meandered, his outward demeanor unaffected.

Meanwhile, Yangg Biqing continued introducing the individuals, occasionally using their true names, other times using pseudonyms.

Chen Jichuan committed everything he learned to memory.

Among the group, the most powerful member, Yi Rang, wielded a long spear, his hair tinged with white. He addressed Chen Jichuan: "Yangg Junior Brother should already have discussed it with Mr. Chen during the journey. The Great Sun Golden Peng Bird is swift and capable of breathing fire; it shouldn’t be taken lightly. My suggestion is for Yangg Junior Brother, Mr. Chen, and myself to join forces to draw away and occupy the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird, preventing it from returning to Zuzhou Continent. The others, who are less capable, should focus on handling the two fledgling birds on Zuzhou Continent and harvesting the Undying Grass. Once the grass is secured, we’ll immediately disperse and reconvene at Long Spear Island to the east."

A Void-level Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was indeed terrifying.

Even Void experts needed to tread carefully. As for Yangg Jing, Xu Ming, and the others at Void Level, one encounter with the bird would potentially spell their doom.

Thus, leaving the task of harvesting the Undying Grass to them made perfect sense.

The only concern lay in—

"Your sect’s reputation precedes it. I have heard of the famed ’Spring Silkworm Divine Skill,’ and that your sect specializes in spear techniques, including top-tier styles such as the ’Sky Shrieking Spear,’ ’Thunder Shouting Spear,’ ’Heavenly Thunder Spear,’ ’Liyuan Spear,’ and others."

"I may be presumptuous, but I wish to request guidance from esteemed friends on a move or two."

Chen Jichuan, gripping his sword, bowed slightly toward the seven present.

The group hesitated briefly, but quickly understood.

This so-called request to ’exchange pointers’ was just a guise. Chen Jichuan aimed to verify their identities and confirm whether they truly belonged to the Spring Silkworm Sect.

Nonetheless, this was entirely reasonable.

Putting themselves in his shoes.

They too would verify such matters beforehand. Otherwise, should they risk their lives diverting the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird, only to find out they’d assisted strangers or antagonists, even seeking revenge after the fact could be impossible.

Furthermore, confirming their Spring Silkworm Sect identities.

Should they attempt treachery and claim the Undying Grass for themselves, Chen Jichuan would know exactly where to find them to demand justice.

However, Yi Rang, Yangg Biqing, and the others were sincere in their intent to cooperate and honest in their words. They naturally weren’t afraid of scrutiny.

Yangg Biqing chuckled at the request: "Mr. Chen’s swordsmanship is extraordinary. This old man has long admired it and would also like the honor of sparring."

"Please!"

"Please!"

Immediately.

Chen Jichuan sparred with Yangg Biqing and others. The group demonstrated their practiced spear techniques without reservation.

After a series of exchanges.

Chen Jichuan gained insight into the Spring Silkworm Sect’s twelve signature spear techniques and ’confirmed’ these individuals were indeed Spring Silkworm Sect Grandmasters.

"Impressive spear techniques, esteemed friends!"

"An equally impressive display of skill from Mr. Chen!"

The atmosphere continued to grow amiable.

They thoroughly discussed the plan for confronting the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird and stealing the Undying Grass before resting separately, agreeing to launch the operation in ten days.

This allowed Chen Jichuan, Yangg Biqing, and Zhang Zong sufficient time to recharge.

Facing the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird required absolute focus; any lapse in vigilance could result in death.

They couldn’t afford to be careless.

Without needing Chen Jichuan to propose it, Yi Rang, Yangg Biqing, and the others were proactive in suggesting the operation date be set for ten days later.

That saved Chen Jichuan the effort.

"Ten days."

"That should be sufficient."

Chen Jichuan retreated into a cave, casting the Water Mirror Technique to leave an illusionary form behind, while his true body employed the Concealing Technique to vanish into a corner, engaging in secretive activities.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed, and the agreed-upon day arrived!

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