Chapter 44

After bidding farewell to the old black dragon, Jun Wuming set off on his journey home.

The endless forest was lush and green, a verdant landscape. Under the high sky and white clouds, the blue sky shone brightly, with withered trees and old vines, green trees and green vines, standing at the edge of life and destruction. Countless ancient trees vied for glory, and low shrubs competed for rain and dew, gradually blooming into their natural forms, making one involuntarily intoxicated by the strange scenery.

Walking through the ancient forest, in harmony with the rain and dew, and in tune with the clear wind, his Daoist heart became increasingly pure and natural. Unconsciously, it slowly compensated for the slightly restless foundation caused by the rapid increase in his Daoist cultivation, gradually broadening and brightening Jun Wuming's mind!

The slightly moist black soil in the forest emitted a unique fragrance of the earth, making Jun Wuming feel refreshed and gradually waking up from his state of mind.

His clothes fluttered, like a celestial being from the ninth heaven. A pair of ivory-white arms were exposed to the wind, and his long hair danced wildly in the wind. He stepped through the void, with a virtual full moon hanging behind his head, shining brightly. At this moment, Jun Wuming felt extremely free, like a spirit in the wind, carefree and at ease.

With a casual step, ripples appeared under his feet, and then gradually disappeared with another step. The birth and extinction were like blooming flowers and flowing water, carrying a unique sense of freedom amidst the indifference, as if he were a deity high above the world.

The wind roared, and the water flowed gently!

In the ancient forest, ancient trees stood tall, laden with fruit. Jun Wuming, like a gentle breeze, flew over the massive and majestic ancient trees, not intending to return to Qinglong Town. He thought that after several dozen days without his news, Lianyun Fort must have already sent people to search for him. Going back to Qinglong Town would be redundant.

On his journey, when he was thirsty, he drank from mountain springs, and when he was hungry, he picked wild fruits from the trees to satisfy his hunger. Jun Wuming thoroughly enjoyed the life of a wandering knight.

In the forest, bears, tigers, and leopards were not uncommon, but they were just ordinary fierce beasts. As long as they did not provoke Jun Wuming, he let them pass. He was not a person who enjoyed killing.

However, living in the forest, there were naturally some blind fierce beasts that came to cause trouble, but they were all dealt with by the old turtle behind him.

This old turtle, after losing the battle, decided to follow Jun Wuming wholeheartedly! Jun Wuming, moved by his sincerity, could not refuse him. After a discussion, they decided to take Wu Zhantian back to Lianyun Fort!

However, the old turtle was reluctant to leave his descendants. In the end, except for those with low cultivation who could not be taken, he brought 3,000 elite descendants!

This move greatly pleased Jun Wuming. To gain 3,000 elite descendants, Jun Wuming welcomed them without hesitation!

The turtle clan had been a subordinate race of the dragon clan since ancient times. In Jun Wuming's inherited memories, the turtle clan was known for its loyalty and had no record of betrayal. He was naturally willing to accept them.

On this journey, Jun Wuming followed the forest stream downstream to find his way home. Of course, the main reason for this was to take care of the 3,000 turtles. Additionally, it was to confirm the route. When Jun Wuming fled, he used water escape to reach the depths of the forest. If he took the land route, it would be easy to get lost. The ancient trees in the forest were tall, and the fog was heavy. Although everyone was a cultivator with strong mental power, they could still be confused by the similar landscapes in the forest and easily take the wrong path. They might accidentally enter the territory of a fierce beast, causing more trouble.

"Master!"

Suddenly, in the clear river, a large green jade turtle slowly raised its head from the stream, calling out to Jun Wuming, who was resting in the tree, with a slightly anxious tone.

His closed eyes opened like lightning, and a flash of light seemed to jump between them!

Whoosh! A faint wind sound passed!

His figure was as light as a leaf, gently flying down from the tree, lightly stepping on the water, and instantly landing beside the green jade turtle. Jun Wuming recognized this turtle. It was one of the more talented members of the old turtle Wu Zhantian's family, named Wu Yuxing.

"What is it?"

Jun Wuming had been resting, and the turtles ahead were either playing or hunting downstream. He guessed something urgent might have happened. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the slightly anxious turtle, asking softly.

"Master, the old ancestor encountered a fierce beast ahead. The fierce beast has strong magical power, and we find it hard to resist! The old ancestor and the others are trapped, and he sent me to seek your help."

Jun Wuming's expression changed slightly, and without waiting for Wu Yuxing to finish, his figure turned into a black streak and rushed forward. He could already sense the overwhelming spiritual power, and in the distance, a pillar of demonic energy rose, with a green light and a black light colliding fiercely, stirring up the wind and rain.

Jun Wuming naturally recognized the green light, which was the Kuishui Yuanqi formed by Wu Zhantian's cultivation of the Linggui Zhenhai Jue, influenced by the natural energy. As for the black demonic light, Jun Wuming was also not unfamiliar with it!

Upon closer inspection, it was the black and white-striped giant python that Jun Wuming had subdued.

However, during the time Jun Wuming was away, the giant python seemed to have had a significant encounter. Its demonic energy had condensed into a single entity, and the black wind power it emitted formed a fierce storm, blocking the sky and the sun. The black wind was incredibly powerful, and as it passed, ancient trees were uprooted, the river flow was cut off, and everything under the black wind was destroyed. Even Wu Zhantian, wielding a blood-red war spear, found it difficult to resist!

When Jun Wuming arrived at the stream where the two demons were fighting, the black and white-striped giant python was creating a massive black whirlwind, its powerful demonic energy pressing down on the few different species of turtles participating in the attack, leaving only a faint green light to protect their heads and limbs.

What surprised Jun Wuming even more was that several snakes, about ten feet long, were following the black and white-striped python.

Although they did not have the same ferocity as the giant python, their demonic energy was still formidable, and they were relentlessly attacking the turtles, using spells, venom, and physical attacks, stirring up the entire stream into a murky yellow.

When the old turtle saw Jun Wuming arrive, his newly grown green fur fluttered, and he was overjoyed. His green gemstone-like eyes were full of joy. He prepared to counterattack and shouted loudly, "Master, please wait a moment and rest on the side. Let me eliminate these stupid snakes and make a pot of snake soup to nourish you!"

"Green-hat turtle, stop your boasting! You are about to die and still talk big. Wait until my snake lord pries open your shell and teaches you a lesson!"

The black and white-striped giant python's body danced in the air, moving like a flying snake. Seeing the green old turtle so smug, it immediately retaliated, cursing loudly. Just as it was about to curse again, it suddenly sensed something was wrong and looked up to see a black-haired youth in dark clothes smiling at it from a nearby ancient tree.

Its eyes widened, and its snake pupils dilated. Ignoring the enraged old turtle, it instantly transformed into a black wind and approached the youth on the tree.

"Ridiculous!"

Wu Zhantian saw the giant python rush towards the youth on the tree. He was furious, his white beard flying, and his green fur standing up. He let out a fierce roar and, without even moving his war spear, spat out a burst of black light from his mouth!

The black light, three feet long, shot out like a bolt of lightning, silent and deadly, piercing through the air! In the blink of an eye, it was about to pierce through the giant python's massive body!

However, to the old turtle's great surprise, the giant python, amidst the demonic wind, gently swam to Jun Wuming's feet and slowly lowered its head.

This was... submission!

His eyes widened in shock, his eyeballs bulging like a toad. As a fellow demon, the old turtle naturally understood what this ritual represented! After the initial shock, he was extremely regretful, his green face turning red, and his veins bulging. His eyes flashed with red light as he desperately controlled the three-foot black light in mid-air.

The black light, like a poisonous arrow, instantly reached the giant python, its cold light piercing. Even before it hit, the giant python felt a suffocating pressure, as if it would be killed in the next moment.

His heart raced, sensing that the black light posed a fatal threat to him! Without time to react, his body instinctively emitted a surge of black light, his scales standing on end, and he instantly coiled into a defensive position!

In an instant, the situation seemed extremely dangerous!

However, Jun Wuming remained calm, his eyes showing no ripples. He glanced at the giant black snake that had instantly bowed at his feet and smiled. His sleeves fluttered, and a large expanse of black light flashed, like black plum blossoms in full bloom, a sight that was captivating!

The black light, like an endless river, swept out, surging and spreading!

Sizzle!

The sound was faint, like a fish entering a river, causing only a ripple of water.

In an instant, the three-foot black light behind the giant black snake was erased, and the momentum continued, like a black river flowing through the void, transforming into several long streams of light, sweeping through the area! It separated the turtles and snakes fighting in the river.

His clothes fluttered, creating a strong wind, and he landed in the stream, stopping the murky green flow of water.

"Enough, we are family, no more fighting!"

"Family!" The giant python stopped the venom it was about to release, its eyes dark and fierce, glaring at Wu Zhantian behind it.

"This cowardly and despicable turtle is actually one of us!"

For a moment, the giant snake's eyes were full of confusion and disbelief!

"Who is a coward? Who are you calling a coward, you big stupid snake!" The old turtle was immediately furious, his white beard standing up, and he cursed, splashing water.

Wielding a blood-red spear, he flew around, looking like a hag, completely different from the high-minded appearance he had when he first met Jun Wuming. The dozens of large turtles behind him felt embarrassed and quickly hid their heads in their shells, afraid of being looked down upon by the snakes.

"Who are you calling a coward? You and your whole family are cowards. Your old ancestor wasn't running away; he was strategically retreating. Who is as stupid as you, this big stupid snake!"

"Shut up! Are you two done yet!"

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