The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 759 - 312: Terrifying Mountain_2

Among them, there were at least seven sets of wooden battle armor, five pairs of metal battle boots, seven bottles of healing pills, and five Crazy Escape Charms.

The rest included two fruits that seemed to have life-extending qualities, but they were over half rotten and had lost their value for use.

There was also a sack filled with scales from various creatures, packed to the brim with no fewer than a hundred pieces.

Driven by instinct, Huazhu picked up a few green scales.

Suddenly, a green cyclone began to whirl around her hair, and as she carefully sensed it, her golden snake’s eyes gradually brightened, revealing a hint of astonishment.

"Without a doubt, these should be the scales of a ’Storm Demon Snake,’ and their rank has at least reached Heaven and Earth Perfection," she murmured.

"These demon snakes were not very famous in the Near Ancient Era, but somehow, they survived until the New Era. I’ve heard that some individuals have ascended to the Holy Saint Embryo, evolving into a brand new life form."

"If you can assimilate the Wind Element within the scales into yourself, you would certainly be able to advance to Small Achievement of Heaven and Earth more quickly."

"I will do my utmost!"

Huazhu grasped five scales, her declaration as firm as if she were issuing a military order, resounding with determination.

"The other scales, the Fire Attribute and Earth Element aside, there are even scales from a metal rat."

"I’ll take some time to grind the scales of the metal rat, and with the plasma from other preys, create a one-time body-refining elixir to further temper the flesh of Goose Immortal..."

As her thoughts churned, she already had clear uses for each item.

Of course, these items were valuable.

But the treasures left behind by Ye Lanlan after surviving fifteen years in Asura’s Tomb included one that was beyond all others.

"Drip... Drip... Drip..."

Aegifura, Huazhu, and GuaGua instinctively stepped back, making space in the area.

In the silence, Ye Hanjun broke the outermost bubble and seized the dark red fragment, only the size of a pigeon’s egg.

"Whoosh~~~"

Blood surged, pores dilated, and spiritual energy descended from the heavens, crazily pouring into his flesh and blood.

Ye Hanjun’s face once again turned a bloody shade of red.

When the cold, dark red glow had completely rippled out, he took a long breath and caressed his healing right arm with the index finger of his left hand.

The most valuable relic left by Ye Lanlan turned out to be a fragment of the Asura Bow.

Although it wasn’t as large as the one he obtained in the Young King’s palace, being only a third or even a quarter of the size,

Once merged into his flesh, the armor on his right arm slightly extended, completely encasing his elbow joint.

"The work of the forebears benefits the posterity."

"I’m fine now. Let’s go, we are going to catch Hidden Scythe Insects."

...

The nest of the Hidden Scythe Insects was close to the Brown Stone Ants, with less than ten kilometers between them.

In terms of numbers, there were hundreds if not thousands of Brown Stone Ants.

The ant queen hiding deep in the heart of the earth likely held the rank of the Unlimited Foetus, which enabled her to oversee such an extensive colony.

As for the Hidden Scythe Insects, although they preyed on Brown Stone Ants,

They only dared to launch sneak attacks, not bold enough to attack openly and without restriction.

Over the span of three long years, Ye Hanjun maintained a Dominant State over Aegifura.

With the help of number three, a turncoat among the heart’s slaves, he repeatedly targeted Hidden Scythe Insects venturing out for food, making sure they had no path of return to their nest.

After patiently waiting, almost simultaneously, Aegifura and Huazhu advanced to Small Achievement of Heaven and Earth.

With his goal achieved, Ye Hanjun, without any reluctance, immediately returned to the vicinity of the slumbering giant otter’s nest, found the regularly opening spatial rift, and leaped into it as if jumping off a cliff.

"Boom!!"

After a brief moment of disorientation, as soon as he landed, a bright golden light shone down, nearly blinding him.

Ye Hanjun turned away, took a long time to adjust his eyesight, and struggled to look again.

Above him was an arching structure floating ten meters above, as if enveloped in the radiance of a scorching sun, exuding heat, sanctity, and a proud solitude from the world.

There were statues perched atop the structure, shaped like guardian auspicious beasts, possessing an innate majesty.

"It’s a frog!"

GuaGua, who hadn’t encountered similar creatures for a long time, cried out in delight.

The statues were small at five meters high, while the largest were around twenty meters, all of them depicting frogs sitting with their limbs spread out on the ground.

Though made of stone, they still glistened with moisture, emanating a natural, smooth, and wet sheen, making it difficult to harbor any malicious intent to hunt or destroy them.

"They are actually Amulet Frogs."

Ye Hanjun’s gaze was intense as he pondered his next move.

Hearing GuaGua clamoring to know what made this species special, he cleared his throat and explained seriously:

"These belong to a line of demon beasts, and tracing back their bloodlines could lead all the way to the beginning of the Near Ancient Era."

"They appear holy, but once provoked—especially if accidentally killed, the deceased Amulet Frogs would cast a powerful curse to disintegrate your soul."

"Ugh! No wonder I felt something was off!"

GuaGua shook its head, "Then let’s not provoke them. I counted; there are twenty-six in total."

"With the curses stacked together, on top of unforeseen disasters, you, big tadpole, are definitely doomed."

"I want to stealthily capture one."

Ye Hanjun flew into the air, scoped out the arrangement of the frogs, and licked his lips lightly, saying:

"Do you see that solitary one on the very edge? If we could make it into a heart slave, our team would gain another supporter."

"GuaGua, this time it’s up to you, they seem to have cast a wide-range petrification curse before going to sleep. Any flesh and blood creature that gets too close to their territory will turn into stone."