Chapter 68

Luo Xiu didn't expect that he would obtain clues about the Fire Yang Tree so soon after arriving at the Guanlei Mountains.

Although Qi Sea martial artists don't necessarily need to use the Heaven Ascending Pill to break through to the Innate realm, if they take the Heaven Ascending Pill at the Ninth Level of Qi Sea, they can quickly break through. If they don't use the Heaven Ascending Pill, they would need to accumulate and endure for at least several years at the Ninth Level of Qi Sea before they can naturally break through.

Especially for martial artists with less favorable cultivation aptitude, they must use the Heaven Ascending Pill to break through; otherwise, they will remain in the Qi Sea realm for their entire lives.

Whether one can break through to the Innate realm is crucial for martial artists, because once they break through to the Innate realm, their lifespan will double, giving them a lifespan of three to five hundred years!

Therefore, the value of the Heaven Ascending Pill is self-evident.

Without the Fire Yang Fruit, it is impossible to refine the Heaven Ascending Pill. Even in a major force like the Free and Easy Sect, the Heaven Ascending Pill is very rare, and even core disciples have only a few who are qualified to use it.

However, although Luo Xiu is young, he is not a fool. He doesn't believe that there are such good things as falling from the sky.

Not to mention whether the Fire Yang Tree really exists, even if it does, it won't be easy to obtain. Otherwise, why would Zhang Haifei and the other two be willing to share such a benefit?

"Brother Luo, Miss Lu, the value of the Fire Yang Fruit, I believe you two are well aware of it," Zhang Haifei said in a deep voice.

When he said this, Luo Xiu could clearly feel that the killing intent from the three opposite him became even more intense.

It seemed that if Luo Xiu and Lu Mengyao refused, they would be killed on the spot.

At this point, Zhang Haifei no longer beat around the bush and said directly, "Once the news of the Fire Yang Tree spreads, it will certainly attract Innate martial artists and above. Since I have told you two about this, if you don't cooperate..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the killing intent emanating from him and his companions already said it all.

Luo Xiu naturally wasn't afraid of their threats. He had even killed a Second Level Innate martial artist, Gou Jinchuan. If it came to a fight, he was confident he could deal with these three.

However, from their attitude, it seemed that the news of the Fire Yang Tree was real. If he could obtain the Fire Yang Fruit, Luo Xiu believed he could break through to the Innate realm in a short time.

"Alright, we agree to form a team," Luo Xiu said with a smile.

Although he smiled, Luo Xiu was inwardly sneering. He was sure that if they could obtain the Fire Yang Fruit, Zhang Haifei and the other two would make a move. Getting rid of two people would mean a larger share of the spoils, why not?

His and Lu Mengyao's Fifth Level Qi Sea cultivation was obvious. Zhang Haifei dared to openly reveal the news of the Fire Yang Tree and strongly force the two to join their team, clearly underestimating their Fifth Level Qi Sea cultivation.

"Ha, that's great. With your two joining, our chances of obtaining the Fire Yang Fruit will be even greater. Once we get it, I, Zhang, will certainly not treat you two unfairly!"

Seeing Luo Xiu agree, Zhang Haifei immediately smiled, and the killing intent around him dissipated.

However, Luo Xiu keenly noticed a cold and fierce look flash in Zhang Haifei's eyes, which made him even more certain of his suspicions.

They thought they had him cornered, but the outcome was yet to be determined.

Throughout the entire time, Lu Mengyao didn't say a word. For her, wherever Luo Xiu went, she would follow. Otherwise, she would feel empty inside.

As for Zhang Haifei and the others' schemes, Lu Mengyao didn't give them much thought. She had personally witnessed Luo Xiu's strength. If someone underestimated him because of his low cultivation, they would be the ones to die.

"Where are you from, Miss Lu?"

The five of them set off together, and Tian Guangyou suddenly approached Lu Mengyao.

Lu Mengyao's brows furrowed slightly. The fiery and intense gaze of the other person made her very uncomfortable. She clearly understood his thoughts and intentions.

Seeing that Lu Mengyao ignored him, Tian Guangyou felt embarrassed and smiled awkwardly, not saying much more. However, he thought that once they obtained the Fire Yang Fruit, this woman would ultimately be in his grasp.

Moreover, he was sure that Zhang Haifei and Miao Feifei wouldn't stop him. In the Guanlei Mountains, they often had to fight to the death with demonic beasts, and their nerves were always on edge. Sometimes, grabbing a woman to vent was a normal thing.

Originally, he had planned to seduce Miao Feifei, but later found out that Zhang Haifei had already taken her, so he had to give up that idea.

However, although Miao Feifei had a good figure, she was far inferior to Lu Mengyao in every way.

"Is there any demonic beast lurking near the Fire Yang Tree?" Luo Xiu asked.

"Green-Winged Demon Snake!" Zhang Haifei's expression was quite serious.

"Can we handle it with five of us?" Luo Xiu frowned. According to his knowledge, although the Green-Winged Demon Snake is not the top among Third Level demonic beasts, it is still quite powerful, with strength comparable to a Fourth Level Innate martial artist.

Moreover, the most dangerous thing about the Green-Winged Demon Snake is its toxic mist. Inhaling even a little bit can be fatal, even for a Ninth Level Innate martial artist.

"Don't worry. I have a Third Level detoxifying pill that can counter the demon snake's toxic mist. Moreover, I am a Third Level array master. As long as I set up the array in advance, the Green-Winged Demon Snake is not a concern," Zhang Haifei said.

Luo Xiu didn't expect that Zhang Haifei was also a Third Level array master. The status of an array master is much higher than that of a martial artist. Even at the Ninth Level of Qi Sea, with the identity of a Third Level array master, many Innate martial artists would treat him with respect and wouldn't easily offend him.

The five of them continued on their way, taking remote paths but still within the outer area of the Guanlei Mountains.

After passing through a dense patch of grass taller than a person, a stone cave appeared about two hundred meters ahead.

The dry stone walls were dotted with holes of various sizes, and the howling wind echoed. In an inconspicuous corner, a small, fiery red tree grew among the rocks. The tree was about three feet tall, with leaves like burning flames, and four fruit the size of dates hung from its branches.

This place was very remote, and the Fire Yang Tree had never been discovered by others. It could be said that Zhang Haifei and the others had quite good luck.

However, the air around was filled with a pungent and foul smell, and snake tracks could be seen on the ground nearby. The Green-Winged Demon Snake that Zhang Haifei mentioned should be lurking in the stone caves near the Fire Yang Tree.

Luo Xiu's eyes narrowed slightly. For him, as long as he could confirm the presence of the Fire Yang Fruit, the trip would not be in vain.

Zhang Haifei, Tian Guangyou, and Miao Feifei's eyes also became intense. Once they obtained the Fire Yang Fruit, it would almost guarantee their breakthrough to the Innate realm.

"I will set up the array first. Please help me keep watch," Zhang Haifei said, then took out several palm-sized array flags from his storage ring.

Luo Xiu had never been involved in array techniques and naturally couldn't understand what kind of array Zhang Haifei was setting up.

However, according to Luo Xiu's knowledge, arrays are roughly divided into four types: killing arrays, trapping arrays, illusion arrays, and defensive arrays.

To deal with a Third Level demonic beast like the Green-Winged Demon Snake, which is comparable to an Innate martial artist, Luo Xiu guessed that Zhang Haifei was setting up a killing array, a trapping array, or a defensive array.

After about half an hour, Zhang Haifei completed the array setup and said to Luo Xiu and the others, "I have set up a trapping array and a killing array. With these two Third Level arrays and our combined efforts, we should have a 60% chance of killing the Green-Winged Demon Snake."

After saying this, Zhang Haifei took out a green pill, "We need someone to lure the Green-Winged Demon Snake over. I need to stay here to control the array, so this task will have to be left to you all."

After Zhang Haifei said this, Tian Guangyou looked at Luo Xiu and Lu Mengyao and said, "Your cultivation is relatively weaker. The main task of killing the Green-Winged Demon Snake will be on us, so you two should be responsible for luring the beast over."

"Miss Lu is a woman, and I think the most suitable person for this task is Brother Luo," Tian Guangyou said with a smile.

Hearing this, Luo Xiu frowned. He knew that these three had ulterior motives for forcing him and Lu Mengyao to join their team. Luring the snake out of its den was undoubtedly very dangerous. The Green-Winged Demon Snake was extremely fast, and he might not even make it back before being devoured.

"Brother Tian makes a good point. Since we are working together, everyone should contribute. We will be responsible for killing the demonic snake, and as a team member, Brother Luo should also make a contribution," Zhang Haifei said, looking at Luo Xiu with a hint of threat in his eyes.

Lu Mengyao clutched Luo Xiu's sleeve, clearly aware of the danger.

Luo Xiu inwardly sneered but didn't show any dissatisfaction on his face. "Alright, I will go and lure the Green-Winged Demon Snake over."

Zhang Haifei smiled, "Brother Luo, don't worry. As long as you take this detoxifying pill, you won't have to fear the beast's toxic mist. Just run back quickly, and the demonic snake will be trapped by my array."

Luo Xiu nodded and took the detoxifying pill from Zhang Haifei. The All-Heaven Life and Death Wheel in his dantian trembled slightly, and he sensed an extremely dangerous aura from the pill in his hand.

"This detoxifying pill is problematic!" Luo Xiu's eyes narrowed, but he didn't say anything on the spot.

"Luo Xiu..." Lu Mengyao looked at Luo Xiu with concern, knowing that the Green-Winged Demon Snake was not to be underestimated.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," Luo Xiu reassured her and then cautiously approached the stone cave.

Zhang Haifei and Tian Guangyou exchanged glances, watching Luo Xiu's retreating back with a cold smile.

The closer he got to the stone cave, the more pungent and foul the air became. Luo Xiu expanded his life perception and sensed the vigorous life aura of the Green-Winged Demon Snake deep in the largest cave.

The physical strength and vitality of demonic beasts far exceeded that of human martial artists, so their life aura was much more vigorous.

Before long, Luo Xiu was only a dozen meters away from the stone cave. The aura of the Green-Winged Demon Snake suddenly became violent.

"It's been discovered!"

Luo Xiu was startled and immediately stopped hiding his aura. He suddenly sped up, leaving a trail of afterimages as he rushed toward the Fire Yang Tree in the corner.

From a distance, Zhang Haifei, Tian Guangyou, and Miao Feifei were surprised to see Luo Xiu rush toward the Fire Yang Tree.

They were surprised by Luo Xiu's speed, which was fast enough to leave afterimages, and even more surprised that he dared to go for the Fire Yang Fruit after being discovered by the Green-Winged Demon Snake. This guy had some serious guts.

"He won't make it back," Zhang Haifei said coldly.

He knew how fast the Green-Winged Demon Snake was. If Luo Xiu had turned and run as soon as he was discovered, he might have had a chance to escape, but by rushing toward the Fire Yang Tree, he was doomed.

If Luo Xiu died, he would next send the woman surnamed Lu to go. Although it was a pity for such a beautiful woman to die, compared to the Fire Yang Fruit, a woman was insignificant.

The closer Luo Xiu got to the stone cave, the more pungent and foul the air became. He expanded his life perception and sensed the vigorous life aura of the Green-Winged Demon Snake deep in the largest cave.

The physical strength and vitality of demonic beasts far exceeded that of human martial artists, so their life aura was much more vigorous.

Before long, Luo Xiu was only a dozen meters away from the stone cave. The aura of the Green-Winged Demon Snake suddenly became violent.

"It's been discovered!"

Luo Xiu was startled and immediately stopped hiding his aura. He suddenly sped up, leaving a trail of afterimages as he rushed toward the Fire Yang Tree in the corner.

From a distance, Zhang Haifei, Tian Guangyou, and Miao Feifei were surprised to see Luo Xiu rush toward the Fire Yang Tree.

They were surprised by Luo Xiu's speed, which was fast enough to leave afterimages, and even more surprised that he dared to go for the Fire Yang Fruit after being discovered by the Green-Winged Demon Snake. This guy had some serious guts.

"He won't make it back," Zhang Haifei said coldly.

He knew how fast the Green-Winged Demon Snake was. If Luo Xiu had turned and run as soon as he was discovered, he might have had a chance to escape, but by rushing toward the Fire Yang Tree, he was doomed.