Chapter 93: Gathering Herbs

"What do we do next?" Zuoqiu Lianzhu looked at Chu Jianqiu, and seeing the warm, sun-like smile on his face, she suddenly felt confident about this mission.

"You guys go and draw the attention of that Sea Transformation Realm great demon, and I will take the opportunity to pick the Tianji Black Dragon Grass." Chu Jianqiu smiled slightly.

"Why should we be the ones to draw the demon's attention while you get to pick the Tianji Black Dragon Grass!" Bu Feiyue immediately objected. Drawing the attention of a Sea Transformation Realm great demon was extremely dangerous; one misstep and they could become the demon's prey.

Picking the Tianji Black Dragon Grass was a great feat. If successful, the rewards would elevate them to a whole new level.

They already had a contentious relationship with Chu Jianqiu, so why would they do such a thankless task and let him take all the credit?

Chu Jianqiu's brows furrowed slightly. If his plan could succeed more than once, he would have let these ungrateful people try it themselves.

However, before Chu Jianqiu could speak, Zuoqiu Lianzhu's cold gaze swept over them, and she said coldly, "So, you have objections?"

This Tianji Black Dragon Grass was crucial to her master's life, and she would not allow anyone to interfere with this mission.

Bu Feiyue was about to continue arguing. Although Zuoqiu Lianzhu was powerful, she was now at the Sealed Realm, and her strength was not much higher than theirs. On their side, besides him and Yan Junbi, there were several other strong inner disciples. If it came to a fight, they might not necessarily lose to Zuoqiu Lianzhu.

Moreover, Zuoqiu Lianzhu needed their help to pick the Tianji Black Dragon Grass.

However, at that moment, a man in a dark robe gave Bu Feiyue a meaningful look, and Bu Feiyue immediately held back his words.

This man in the dark robe was named Luan Guanghui, ranked 23rd among the inner disciples, and was a good friend of Si Fengpo. He was not only powerful but also very strategic, and even Si Fengpo sometimes followed his advice.

Bu Feiyue had the confidence to challenge Chu Jianqiu because of this man's presence, giving him the courage to act recklessly.

Luan Guanghui had already been noticed by the second peak's master, Li Yuanqing. If he could break through to the Sea Transformation Realm, becoming a direct disciple was almost certain.

The second peak and the fourth peak had always been at odds, so they had no reason to give Zuoqiu Lianzhu and Chu Jianqiu any face.

This scene did not escape Chu Jianqiu's notice, and he felt a sense of caution towards Luan Guanghui. This man's aura was deep and unfathomable, and he gave Chu Jianqiu a greater sense of threat than even Ouyang Yuan.

Luan Guanghui met Chu Jianqiu's gaze with a slight smile.

After Zuoqiu Lianzhu sealed her realm, although she was still powerful, she was no longer a significant threat to him. As for Tang Ningxin, she was just a foolish girl who had yet to grow up, and Luan Guanghui did not take her seriously at all.

This game in the Xinze Secret Realm should have been led by him from the moment they entered.

However, seeing Chu Jianqiu, Luan Guanghui became interested. This boy seemed to have some potential.

Chu Jianqiu did not pay much attention to Luan Guanghui's schemes. For him, as long as he could pick the Tianji Black Dragon Grass, his goal would be achieved. He did not care about the others' schemes, as long as they did not interfere with him.

But if these people were foolish enough to provoke him, Chu Jianqiu would not be polite.

Zuoqiu Lianzhu led over twenty Ninth True Qi Realm experts up the mountain again to battle the Sea Transformation Realm great demon.

The great demon, annoyed by their constant disturbance, roared and swung its massive claws at them.

However, with more martial artists joining forces and Chu Jianqiu's spirit talismans, they were not afraid and fought the great demon to a stalemate.

Chu Jianqiu waited for the others to engage the demon, then waved his right hand, and a suit of armor appeared in his palm—the Great Python Heavenly Scale Armor that Xue Liyan had used to trade.

Chu Jianqiu put on the Great Python Heavenly Scale Armor and then took out the Wind Control Boots and put them on.

Facing a Sea Transformation Realm great demon, he could not afford to be careless, so he used all the protective gear he had.

After putting on the Great Python Heavenly Scale Armor and the Wind Control Boots, Chu Jianqiu slapped two Divine Speed Talismans onto his thighs, and the two talismans turned into a stream of light and entered his body.

After some thought, Chu Jianqiu still felt unsatisfied and used another top-grade Strength Enhancement Talisman.

After preparing everything, Chu Jianqiu waited for the right moment, crushed a Flash Escape Talisman, and appeared near the Tianji Black Dragon Grass, reaching out to pick the Fourth Rank spirit herb.

A Fourth Rank spirit herb contained a massive amount of spiritual energy, and picking it was not easy. Even under normal circumstances, one had to be cautious of its backlash when it was uprooted, let alone the threat of the Sea Transformation Realm great demon.

The moment Chu Jianqiu appeared, he used three Golden Shield Talismans in quick succession.

These three Golden Shield Talismans were all top-grade, and each could create four layers of golden shields.

The three Golden Shield Talismans instantly created twelve layers of golden shields around Chu Jianqiu, protecting him securely.

Chu Jianqiu did not dare to be the slightest bit careless. He used the Seventh Palm of the Seven Waves Palm to fully open the energy shield around the Tianji Black Dragon Grass and picked it up.

From appearing to setting up the talismans to picking the herb, the entire process was swift and seamless.

The moment the Sea Transformation Realm great demon saw Chu Jianqiu, it reacted. However, Zuoqiu Lianzhu and Tang Ningxin, seeing Chu Jianqiu's actions, immediately restrained the demon, giving him that crucial moment.

The great demon instantly roared and, ignoring Zuoqiu Lianzhu's attacks, swung its massive claws at Chu Jianqiu.

Chu Jianqiu had just put the Tianji Black Dragon Grass into the Chaos Supreme Tower and did not have time to use the Flash Escape Talisman to escape. He had to use the Seventh Palm of the Seven Waves Palm to meet the claw head-on.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

A series of thunderous explosions echoed as the twelve layers of golden shields created by the three Golden Shield Talismans shattered one after another, but they could not stop the claw.

"Boom!"

Chu Jianqiu's palms collided with the demon's claw, and he was sent flying like a broken kite. The Great Python Heavenly Scale Armor on his body shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.