The Divine Dao Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 46
The Seven Wind Mountains covered an extremely large area. From east to west, they spanned nearly a thousand miles, while from south to north, they traveled nearly four hundred miles. It was the largest mountain range in the northern region of the Rain Country. There were many demonic beasts inhabiting the mountains, and there was also a wide variety of Spiritual Medicine growing here. Occasionally, some precious metals that could be used to forge high-tier weapons were also found here. As a result, there were many who entered here for the training trip, as well as many whose targets were many treasures in this place. However, the annual death rate among those who entered the mountain here was also very high.
Some died under the fangs of demonic beasts. Some died because of some of the dangerous environments they were in, while others were killed by fellow humans.
Although no one actually counted the numbers, most believed more than half of the deaths that occurred in the Seven Wind Mountains were due to being killed by other humans. Therefore, the most dangerous existence within the Seven Wind Mountains was not a type of demonic beast, but a human.
A day later, Ling Han and Liu Yu Tong arrived at Yellow Bridge Town. From here, they could directly enter the mountains.
Since the trip this time was quite far away, they traveled here on horseback. The two of them stayed one night at an inn in the city, and then left their horses at the inn before leaving for the mountains with only a simple package on their backs.
. . . If they could not return within a month, then the inn had the right to sell their horses. The money earned from the sale would cover the payment to the inn to hold their horses for a month.
The early morning sun hangs high in the sky, its rays illuminate the remaining dewdrops, reflecting a variety of very beautiful colors and thus presenting a scene full of life. These are wild, primitive, and colossal mountains. Although there were many people exploring the depths of the mountains every day, compared to these gigantic mountains, the large number of visitors was truly insignificant.
As Ling Han and Liu Yu Tong breathed in the fresh air around them, the two of them experienced an inexplicable feeling of relaxation.
They traveled all over the mountains in search of the stone caves that had been mentioned in the rumors. However, they had searched for five days, and although they found many caves, all the caves they found only caused disappointment.
That makes sense, though – if the cave can be easily found, then hasn't it been discovered by others for a long time?
'En?'
Ling Han's steps suddenly stopped. He heard some sounds of fighting.
"Let's see," he said. This was his second life yet he still could not change his curious nature.
They followed the sound and quickly arrived at the edge of the small river. In the open some distance ahead of them, there were two groups of people currently engaged in a deadly battle.
"It's really a small world!" Ling Han shook his head. He knew one of the parties that was currently fighting.
. . . They were Liu Dong, Chen Peng Ju, Zhu Xue Yi and the others. They had joined previously in Balance Mountain to obtain the Green Spiritual Fruit. However, when the incident of Hang Zhan happened soon after, the five of them were also terrified. He never thought he would see them again here.
Of the group of five, Liu Dong, Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi had broken through to the Element Gathering Tier while Chen Peng Ju and Zhou Chang had also progressed to the ninth layer of the Body Refining Tier. Their increase is very clear.
After all, they each obtained one Green Spiritual Fruit.
However, even though their side had three elite martial artists in the Element Gathering Tier, they were still at a disadvantage because the other party had four martial artists in the Element Gathering Tier.
Three against four – they were unlucky in terms of numbers; added on to the fact that they had just broken through to the Element Gathering Tier and thus their strength was still very weak. . . if not for the fact that their opponent seemed to want to capture them alive, they would have long since finished.
"Why don't you give up quickly to avoid suffering too much?" One of their opponents said. There were four members at the other party, and they all had a keen look at them. It was clear that they had a lot of experience in this field, and were filled with killing intent.
Liu Dong and his group made no reply, but continued to guard their defenses.
In the past, the strongest of the group of five was Li Hao. It's no different now. He brandished his sword repeatedly, each wave undaunted by the gap of power between the two groups. Each slash of his sword had an air of determination to it. It was also thanks to his presence that the group of five managed to survive until now.
Yet he had also attracted the concentrated attention of their two opponents. "Pu pu," with two powerful punches, two wounds appeared on his chest and back respectively, and blood splattered.
Ling Han could not help exclaiming softly in surprise.
"What's that?" Liu Yu Tong asked. A fight at this level naturally did not deserve his full attention.
"That person is really very talented, he can almost form Saber Qi," Ling Han said, pointing at Li Hao.
"Sabre Qi!" Liu Yu Tong could not help but be surprised. Whatever the "Qi" is, this kind of power is very difficult to form. However, it made sense to many elite martial artists that under extreme emotional stress, it would be much easier to form a "Qi".
For example extreme joy or sadness, or perhaps endless slaughter, or perhaps despair. However, he always had a cold demeanor, so he had never experienced such an extreme spectrum of emotions. As a result, he had not managed to form Sword Qi.
. . . According to his knowledge, the elder in his clan had managed to form Sword Qi due to the great grief he had experienced after his wife died of illness.
Now Li Hao had actually reached the point where he had almost formed Saber Qi. So how could he not be shocked at once envious?
Ling Han smiled, and said, "You don't need to be discouraged. With my careful guidance, you will also quickly be able to form Sword Qi. It's not that hard!" To him, his difficulty in forming Sword Point, while grasping Sword Heart was a real challenge.
Isn't something difficult?
Liu Yu Tong almost rolled his eyes in response. In the entire Rain Country, how many people actually managed to form a "Qi"? Even in his Liu Clan, there were only seven clans that managed to do such a thing!
Ling Han smiled. This girl naturally had no idea how big the Eastern Star was. The strongest warrior of the Rain Country was probably only at the Flower Blossom Tier. . . The Rain Country could be considered a "remote place".
In the wider world, there were countless geniuses. There will definitely not be a small number of them who manage to form "Points", and even "Hearts".
"Are you not going to help them?" Liu Yu Tong could not help but ask.
"This is a rare opportunity for the man. If he is unable to form Saber Qi through this experience, then the next time he gets this kind of opportunity might be five years, or even ten years later," Ling Han said, shaking his head . "Let him face even greater pressure."
Liu Yu Tong frowned slightly. He did not have an optimistic opinion like Li Hao. It was possible for him to be killed at any time under the attack of a ruthless enemy and instead form Saber Qi.
"Do not underestimate the will and determination of man. Under the extreme pressure, there was a chance that someone would erupt with unimaginable force!" Ling Han smiled. He could not help but remember that in his last life, he was truly overprotected. Concocting and taking medicine allowed him to easily progress through the tiers.
As he begins to travel around the world in search of ancient sites, he realizes that he has a weak understanding of his own true fighting prowess. The dangers and dangers of all the ancient sites he visited also managed to forge his strong determination and will, as well as improve his combat experience.
Only from then onward could he truly be considered a powerful warrior.
"Shua!"
A bright glint of sword streaked through the air, as if proving Ling Han's words. Li Hao, who was originally forced into a dangerous corner, actually displayed a shocking sword skill. What was even more shocking was that there was actually a flash accompanying it at the same time the sword was brandished. It seemed that he was brandishing two swords at once.
He did not hold out two swords. The second glint of the sword. . . . Saber Qi!
"Po!"
None of those who fought could imagine that Li Hao would be able to display a glimpse of Saber Qi. One of his opponents had received the blow, and when Saber Qi shot out, blood immediately spilled from the wound on the other's left shoulder.