“What treasure hunt?” Su Luo’s heart stirred.
“It seems you were unaware.”
Yan Shen did not hide anything from Su Luo. He said solemnly, “We bought this information from the black market for over a million. But you, Miss, are our savior, and I certainly wouldn’t conceal it from you…”
He explained that about ten miles further ahead, there was a special area that would exhibit unusual phenomena on every full moon night, supposedly containing treasures.
“Tonight is the full moon. If you are interested, Miss, you are welcome to join us.”
Seeing that Su Luo and her two companions possessed profound cultivation and two formidable spirit pets, he wanted to enlist their help.
Otherwise, with the heavy losses his team had sustained, they might have come for naught.
“Miss Su, do you think this might be related to the Giant King City the Great Emperor mentioned?”
At this moment, Shang Xie Shaoqing returned, having heard Yan Shen’s words. He transmitted his voice to Su Luo, saying, “If it is, I’m afraid we’re not the only ones who know. Other factions are likely aware as well. We need to act quickly.”
Su Luo nodded before saying to Yan Shen, “Alright then, we’ll take a look as well.”
Yan Shen was overjoyed and immediately urged his other team members to quickly tend to their wounds and recover.
After resting for another half an hour, as the sky had completely darkened, they finally continued their journey.
A bright moon slowly ascended, casting a faint silver glow.
Su Luo rode atop the Dragon Hound at the front, the hound skillfully avoiding perilous spots. They encountered no more man-eating plants, and some demonic beasts, upon sensing its aura, retreated from afar.
When the moon was at its zenith, Su Luo and her party finally reached their destination.
Even without Yan Shen’s words, Su Luo knew this was the place they were looking for. A faint white light appeared ahead, enveloping the forest, as if it were moonlight. Its extent was unknown, and what lay within was a mystery.
It appeared dreamlike and ethereal.
“This must be it!” Yan Shen exclaimed in delight.
The few members behind him were also moved, their heartbeats quickening.
As they cautiously stepped into the forest, Du Wei suddenly said, “Wait, Young Master.” He felt for something and handed it to Shang Xie Shaoqing to examine. “This is reacting.”
A yellow seed, the size of a walnut and resembling a grain of rice, glowed faintly in his palm. It seemed to resonate with the light of the surrounding forest and the moonlight, appearing quite miraculous.
“Hahahaha, Miss Su, it truly is here.”
Shang Xie Shaoqing’s eyes brightened, and he smiled at Su Luo, “It appears this is the location the Great Emperor tasked us with finding. Once this Void Vine seed is planted, it will open the gateway to the Giant King’s Court.”
Su Luo was surprised by the coincidence and the peculiar method of opening the Giant King’s Court. Fortunately, they had arrived.
Shang Xie Shaoqing ordered, “Du Wei, hurry.”
“Yes, Young Master!”
Du Wei glanced disdainfully at Yan Shen and his group and said proudly, “My Young Master was already coming to this place. We are merely accompanying you out of convenience. It will be very dangerous soon, and we advise you to leave as early as possible to avoid losing your lives.”
Several disciples from the Tianhai Sect were indignant but dared not retaliate. “We are the ones who led you here; otherwise, you wouldn’t have found it, yet now you’re telling us to leave…”
“Hmph, telling you to leave is for your own good!”
Du Wei ignored them with disdain and strode to the front, digging a hole in the ground.
He buried the yellow seed in the soil, then took out a small bottle and poured the faintly glowing liquid onto the earth. Afterward, he began making hand seals, and streams of spiritual light merged into the ground. Something magical happened.
The freshly planted seed directly broke through the soil, extending two tender green sprouts.
The fragile sprouts rapidly grew larger, sprouted, and continuously climbed upwards with vigorous life force. Within ten breaths, they had grown to a height of ten feet and were as thick as a wrist, and they continued to grow.
Is this the Void Vine?
Su Luo watched the continuously growing green vine with unblinking eyes, having never seen such a magical plant.
Rumbling sounds were incessant as the soil was churned up by the green vine, which grew wildly.
The roots of the giant vine had already expanded to a girth too large for two people to embrace, and they continued to grow. Each leaf was as large and thick as a house. Su Luo and the others had to retreat, watching the green vine grow rapidly towards the night sky in utter astonishment.
Yan Shen and the others were dumbfounded.
“This is the Void Vine. I never expected it to still exist now!”
The Dragon Hound exclaimed in surprise and, like Su Luo, retreated and watched with excitement.
Shang Xie Shaoqing’s eyes gleamed, and he said excitedly, “So that’s how it is. We can find the Giant King’s Court by climbing this green vine. Miss Su, Du Wei, let’s go quickly!”
With that, he leaped forward, stepped onto a large leaf, and began to ascend.
Su Luo’s curiosity reached its peak. She used her Divine Gaze to probe, but it only displayed the words “Void Vine” and nothing else.
It must be a spiritual item of very high grade!
Her current cultivation of the third stage of the Profound Heavenly Master was insufficient to probe it.
Su Luo turned to look at Yan Shen and said faintly, “Gentlemen, you have seen it. This is not a place you should be, especially with your injuries. I have said all I can; consider it yourselves.”
With that, she patted the Dragon Hound. The hound, carrying her, transformed into a streak of lightning, leaping continuously across the enormous leaves, and soon their figures were obscured by the foliage.
Next were Du Wei and the Chi Dragon. The man and the dragon moved swiftly, quickly disappearing from the sight of the Tianhai Gang members.
Yan Shen and the others stared blankly, their minds a void of shock.
Five miles outside the Forest of Flowing Light.
Li Tianjue and Shui Qingyue were resting under a tree when they suddenly sensed something.
“That is…” a glint flashed in Shui Qingyue’s eyes.
She had naturally felt such an astonishing upheaval, but she hadn’t expected to witness such a miraculous scene.
In the distance, a green vine of unimaginable size, under the dim moonlight, was growing towards the sky with an overwhelming aura, as if piercing into the clouds. Even from afar, they could see it clearly.
“Void Vine, others have it too!” Her expression changed drastically. How could this be?
“What is that?” Li Tianjue was also somewhat moved.
“The Void Vine is an ancient exotic treasure that can connect to another special space.”
Shui Qingyue said incredulously, “Big Brother Li, the item I asked you to help me find is likely within a special space in the Forest of Flowing Light. My father spent decades uncovering this secret. Later, he spared no effort to obtain a Void Vine seed to open this special space, but I never imagined…”
Someone had gotten there first!
Just then, several figures, tiny as sesame seeds, flashed past, continuously stepping on leaves as they ascended into the sky.
Shui Qingyue concentrated her gaze, and upon seeing them, her expression changed. “It’s her! Damn it!”
“Su Luo?” Li Tianjue’s pupils darkened.