usatvline Chapter 399 Hunting Battle
Chapter 399 Hunting Battle
A refreshing mist, remnants of the lingering fog, wafted towards me, and before me stretched an endless green carpet, clear and pure, exuding an untouched grandeur.
As far as the eye could see and as far as the mind could touch, there was no sign of human habitation.
The moment they were teleported into the secret realm, they were separated!
Unlike previous individual arena battles, the Heavenly Mystery Sect is clearly more innovative and has a larger scale.
Countless streams of light flew from the sky above the secret realm toward the hands of each participant, and Cheng Jiu also received his own unique crystal.
When divine sense probed in, there was a clear map. Cheng Jiu's identity information was engraved in the upper left corner of the map, and at the bottom was the number 100 points in capital letters, as well as the competition rules.
Hunting is a solo event; teams are not allowed. If a team is formed, the points earned will be invalid.
You cannot refuse an invitation to a challenge, and each person is only allowed one challenge.
During the competition, the use of items other than those from the secret realm is prohibited. If discovered, the participant will be eliminated!
Each person starts with 100 points. Ten points are deducted for each loss, and ten points are added for each win. Once all 100 points are deducted, the player is eliminated.
Rankings are determined by points.
The top sect has twenty points.
Second place, sect points total ten
Third place, sects account for five.
The fourth to tenth categories are divided among sects.
The simple rules foreshadow the harshness of the challenge; to achieve a higher ranking, one must constantly seek out challenges—this is a hunt from the wilderness.
More importantly, this is a secret realm, which means that each arena is in a different location, and the person defending the arena will definitely choose the location that is most advantageous to them.
This means that to gain points, you must defeat your opponent when you have the advantage of both location and weather.
There is no room for luck, only for strength.
To protect your points, you must keep winning!
The location of each participant has begun to appear on the map of the secret realm.
The hunt has officially begun!
The disciples were scattered haphazardly throughout the secret realm, their locations not close together.
Looking at the map, Cheng Jiu saw that the person closest to him was a senior sister from Medicine King Valley.
The place where she was located appeared to be a forest!
Abundant resources, complex terrain, and obstacles everywhere!
A skilled alchemist would be a perfect fit for this role.
Cheng Jiu could imagine the extent to which this senior sister from Medicine King Valley could manage that area during the time she was away.
This hunting battle will definitely be the ultimate test of every contestant's abilities.
Protecting your points is also quite challenging!
As Cheng Jiu traveled, he collected spiritual herbs. Before he even reached the forest, he could see a purple aura spreading in the distance, and everything withered wherever the aura passed.
It makes no attempt to conceal the dangers of this place from all challengers.
Unfortunately, Cheng Jiubai is immune to all poisons, making him a natural counter!
Deep in the forest, a woman dressed in fiery red robes stood before a massive alchemy furnace, from which highly poisonous vapors continuously spewed forth, the flames flickering within the vapors.
What was once a natural forest is now filled with a thick toxic fog that combines with the surrounding trees to produce all sorts of poisons.
Asagao was the only queen in this poisonous cave, and all the poisons bowed their heads in submission.
"Wow, that's amazing!"
The junior disciples of Medicine King Valley who hadn't participated in the individual battle stared wide-eyed. In just a moment, their senior sister had created a poisonous cave, and not a single medicinal herb used was wasted. This showed that Chaoyan had a thorough understanding and mastery of pharmacology.
They also noticed Cheng Jiu, who was constantly moving closer to Asagao.
"Who is that? Didn't they see the poisonous fog that Alchemist Chaoyan laid out? How dare they approach!"
Some viewers who did not recognize Cheng Jiu were taken aback.
"You don't even recognize her? So young, yet with such strength, who else could she be but that person's disciple! In terms of alchemy skills, she's probably even a level above!" The person next to him pointed to the most noble person sitting at the very top.
"It's her! For some reason, she looks familiar; I think I've seen her before!"
The person next to him nodded, his brow furrowing involuntarily, as if he had seen Cheng Jiu somewhere before.
"This fairy has been in Jin Guan City for quite some time now; we might just have the chance to meet her!"
"Hmm!" He couldn't remember, but he didn't dwell on it, because Cheng Jiu had already arrived at this man-made poisonous forest.
It can only be said that there is not a trace of life within a radius of ten miles.
The poisonous gas continues to spread, and it seems the mastermind behind it wants to turn the entire secret realm into a paradise of poisonous fog. How formidable!
Getting closer, all that was in front of me was purple, and even my divine sense seemed somewhat limited within this mist.
The once lush and verdant ancient trees now appear eerily strange.
Cheng Jiu possesses a wood-elemental root that governs life, yet he could not sense much life force within this ancient, towering tree.
Unable to sense how powerful this purple mist was, Cheng Jiu couldn't help but exclaim, "What a potent poison!"
"Someone's coming!"
Asagao, who was refining poison, frowned slightly, her gaze fixed on Cheng Jiu.
This poisonous fog, while containing deadly toxins, also became Asagao's most sensitive touch, constantly bringing her information.
With favorable timing, location, and human factors, if Cheng Jiu were to appear, there would likely be very few who could rival her in the secret realm.
Unfortunately, she met Cheng Jiu, who was immune to all poisons.
As Cheng Jiu continued to penetrate deeper, the overflowing poisonous fog caused violent tremors, constantly condensing and merging.
Asagao paused slightly in refining the poison, her gaze warily fixed on Cheng Jiu's direction.
A young girl carrying a sword slowly emerged from the purple poisonous mist. The mist scattered as it touched the hem of her clothes, and even the deep purple couldn't conceal a patch of green.
“Disciples of the Guiyuan Sect are immune to all poisons; you are Cheng Jiu.”
If you were to ask who Chaoyan least wanted to run into, it would undoubtedly be Cheng Jiu of the Guiyuan Sect. In fact, no disciple of the Medicine King Valley wanted to encounter him.
After all, their specialties were ineffective against Cheng Jiu, and Cheng Jiu's skills might even be higher than theirs. More importantly, Cheng Jiu's strength was not low.
In that great battle between the Guiyuan Sect and the Longyuan Sect, Cheng Jiu's strength and keen insight demonstrated that he was a qualified and powerful sword cultivator.
No one would think that Cheng Jiu's decisive retreat was a sign of weakness!
If Cheng Jiu hadn't had such great control over the battlefield, it wouldn't have been possible for him to easily outmaneuver those guys from the Dragon Abyss Sect.
"Fellow Daoist Chaoyan, please give me your guidance!" Cheng Jiu's Heavenly Wood Sword had already appeared, radiating cold light and revealing its master's sharpness.
"Fellow Daoist Cheng Jiu, I know I can't beat you!" The alchemy furnace behind Chao Yan had stopped spewing poisonous mist at some point. She smiled brightly at Cheng Jiu: "But I won't admit defeat so easily!"
Cheng Jiu had sensed the violently fluctuating poisonous fog before, and at this moment it suddenly revealed its fangs.
A colossal dragon formed from toxic mist roared madly at Cheng Jiu from above.
Wherever the dragon passed, the trees that had lived alongside the poisonous fog turned withered and yellow, their leaves falling in a rustling sound.
It was swept up by an invisible wave of energy, turned into venom, and continuously merged into the dragon, making the dragon grow stronger and stronger!
This is no longer an ordinary poisonous dragon. It has sacrificed the life force of an entire forest, and at this moment, the poisonous dragon has undergone changes in addition to the super poison it carries.
Cheng Jiu genuinely felt a sense of threat emanating from this venomous dragon.
Transforming poison into a dragon—what a formidable skill!
The venomous dragon bared its fangs and claws, lunging straight at Cheng Jiu. Its sharp claws flashed through the air, leaving a trail of green light that sent chills down one's spine.
While Cheng Jiu was fighting the poisonous dragon, Senior Sister Chaoyan had already hidden herself inside the alchemy furnace.
The fact that the alchemy furnace remained unmoved despite Cheng Jiu's battle with the poisonous dragon demonstrates just how powerful Senior Sister Chaoyan's alchemy furnace is.
The Poison Dragon is formed from the condensation of poisonous mist and the vitality of the forest, with the entire forest continuously supplying energy to it.
It was scattered once, but it came back with renewed force in the blink of an eye.
Such monsters have no sense of pain, only the instinct to attack!
Very tricky.
Unkillable, indestructible!
This is no longer a problem that can be solved with a sword; we can only use their own spear against their own shield.
Cheng Jiu sheathed his sword, and a green flame slowly appeared at his fingertips. A huge alchemy furnace also appeared in front of him.
"What is she going to do?" The young disciple of Medicine King Valley, who was worried about his senior sister's predicament, spoke with a split voice upon hearing this.
"It seems she's trying to refine that poisonous dragon."
"That was crafted by Senior Sister Chaoyan! How could she possibly have done that!"
The young disciple's voice gradually lowered. The poisonous dragon resolutely plunged into Cheng Jiu's alchemy furnace. Green flames enveloped the furnace, and the dragon seemed to have its neck choked, remaining motionless within the furnace.
Hiding in the alchemy furnace, Chaoyang felt her connection with the poisonous dragon severed, and felt the scorching heat outside. Her heart was bleeding; this was a powerful move she had painstakingly prepared.
A clear, green bead, as transparent as glass, rose from Cheng Jiu's alchemy furnace.
A soft explosion echoed in the empty, secret realm.
Outside the secret realm, dark clouds slowly spread across the bustling square.
No one has broken through in this secret realm; this is the Pill Tribulation!
Realizing this, everyone on the field looked intently at the green bead—a pill that could trigger a pill tribulation!
Although the specific effects are unknown, they are definitely extraordinary!
The original owner of the poisonous fog, Sister Chaoyan, who was also on the scene, felt it even more deeply. All her painstaking arrangements had benefited someone else.
Sensing the power of the green pill, Senior Sister Chaoyan felt as if her heart was bleeding.
The remaining poisonous mist from refining the poison dragon had even less impact on Cheng Jiu.
"Senior sister, just come out and admit defeat! You're going to lose anyway."
"If I use my methods to get you out, you'll suffer for nothing. Senior Sister, you'll lose more than you gain, won't you?" Cheng Jiu's voice was calm, without any hint of threat, but the green flame at her fingertips never went out.
"What are you going to do?" Asagao asked, her voice filled with panic.
"I have a different kind of fire, Senior Sister, you know that, right!" In fact, Cheng Jiu had thought of a way to break the alchemy furnace a long time ago.
However, this method has a very low feasibility, since each person's artifact is their own unique natal artifact, and they only obey their contractor.
Moreover, as a ritual implement for alchemy, the alchemy furnace itself has a certain degree of heat insulation.
The strange fires of the Xuan Tian Continent are simply unable to break through the limitations of their masters, but Cheng Jiu's strange fire has been upgraded.
Cheng Jiu felt that the power of the little green flame was absolutely top-tier in the Xuan Tian Continent.
Although this senior sister's alchemy furnace was of a high grade, it was not a divine artifact. The small green flame broke through the protection with ease.
"Don't try to scare me. You can't do it, right? You're an alchemist too..."
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Chaoyan had a bad feeling. As an alchemist, how could she not know the feasibility of Cheng Jiu's words?
This junior sister Cheng Jiu is definitely the most unpredictable of all the contestants.
Because of her cultivation level, no one knows how much fortune Cheng Jiu has encountered.
You say that, just in case!
As Asagao thought this, she inexplicably felt a pain in her buttocks.
She absolutely did not want to be refined into pills; this was not something an alchemist should experience.
"I never boast, Senior Sister, want to give it a try?" Cheng Jiu smiled mischievously as the flame in her hand slowly approached the alchemy furnace.
Feeling the scorching heat approaching, Asagao dared not try anymore. It was only ten points; there was really no need for it.
She quickly shouted, "I admit defeat, I admit defeat, okay! Stop it, junior sister!"
Asagao ran out of the alchemy furnace, Cheng Jiu also took the opportunity to withdraw the strange fire in his hand, showing no sign that she had just threatened people with such malicious intent.
"You win, Junior Sister Cheng Jiu!" Looking at Cheng Jiu's clear and bright eyes, Chao Yan felt tears welling up in her eyes. How could there be such a disciple who could restrain their Medicine King Valley so well!
I hope the other senior students don't encounter this scourge!
No, this evil spirit came looking for them.
You should stay far away from this evil spirit.
Two transparent crystals collided with each other.
Cheng Jiu smiled, while Chao Yan looked distressed. They had suffered a huge loss. Looking at the devastated forest, Chao Yan was on the verge of tears. How long would it take to repair it? The next challenger was already on his way!
With ten points in hand, Cheng Jiu was in a good mood: "Senior sister, I won't bother you anymore."
The disciple closest to her right now is a senior brother from the Wuji Sect, and she keeps getting closer to her. Perfect, time to grab some takeout!
Cheng Jiu looked at the lush green grassland not far away, which had not yet been polluted by the poisonous fog. Now it was her turn to be the defender.
Asagao watched the fearsome figure leave, noticing the direction she was heading, and couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief. It seemed she still had plenty of time to prepare before the next challenger arrived.
All sorts of wild grasses grew wildly under the vibrant green light, and soon the area within a hundred miles became a paradise of weeds.
Several stones and spiritual herbs brimming with spiritual energy appeared in Cheng Jiu's hands at some unknown time.
Deploy the troops.
These stones are not particularly valuable. This place is not near any mines; it is rich in medicinal herbs, but relatively poor in mineral resources.
Cheng Jiu only realized this after hearing about a senior brother being eliminated on the way. It seems that the third rule, which forbids the use of anything outside the secret realm, means that apart from necessary tools like alchemy furnaces, all other resources are prohibited, including the required spiritual herbs and ores.
The rules for individual battles weren't this strict before, and the senior who was suddenly eliminated probably broke this taboo.
Cheng Jiu will naturally not repeat the same mistake, but it is likely that the advantages of his senior brothers and sisters, such as political and legal masters and talisman masters, will be greatly reduced.
In addition to guarding against other challengers, they also have to painstakingly collect resources for drawing, unlike alchemists who can create and use their work immediately.
Although it wasn't a precious stone, Cheng Jiu discovered that it had good spiritual energy expansion properties, so he took it, thinking it would be perfect as the foundation stone for the formation.
Of course, defensive or offensive formations are definitely not suitable, as they would shatter at the slightest touch, but auxiliary formations like illusion formations are more than sufficient.