Chapter 112: Burst Spirit Grass

“Bro, there’s a thousand-year-old Burst Spirit Grass in our area. Would you consider joining us to take down the guardian beast nearby? We’ll split the spoils equally.”

“What rank is that guardian beast?”

“Probably at the Perfection stage of the fifth rank.”

“So high? That’s almost approaching the Realm of a True Intent Realm expert. Wouldn’t going there be suicide?”

The person being persuaded quickly waved his hands in refusal.

“Hey, hey, hey, brother, don’t be so quick to refuse! That’s Burst Spirit Grass—it has immense benefits for refining Aperture Points. Are you really not considering joining us?”

“No, no. I’d rather just collect some Spiritual Plants honestly. No need to take such a big risk.”

“Alright then.”

The man sighed and turned to leave.

He returned to a thicket hidden by branches and leaves, where three other men wearing the same golden-hued uniforms were waiting.

“Sigh~ I was talking to them just fine at first, but as soon as I mentioned the fifth-rank Fierce Beast, they all backed out.”

“Why didn’t you trick them into joining first? How are the four of us supposed to defeat that fifth-rank Perfection stage Fierce Beast now?”

“I have an idea!”

Just as the four were struggling with the dilemma, a tall, thin man suddenly spoke up.

“What idea?”

Everyone’s gaze turned toward him in unison.

The tall, thin man said, “We don’t necessarily have to kill that Fierce Beast. Two of us can distract it while the other two seize the opportunity to snatch the Burst Spirit Grass. Afterward, we split the spoils equally. How about that?”

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions shifted slightly, as if carefully considering the proposal.

“So the question is, which two will lure the beast?”

“Of course, you two should go. I practice a high-rank movement Martial Skill, so I’m the most suitable to retrieve the Burst Spirit Grass.”

“What if you use your movement Martial Skill to run away? I should be the one to retrieve the Burst Spirit Grass, and you two can lure the beast.”

“What do you mean by that? Don’t you trust me?”

“Heh, who can trust anyone when interests are at stake? We’re just temporarily gathered together.”

As they argued endlessly, they suddenly noticed a small dot in the distance speeding toward them.

They exchanged knowing glances and instantly reached a consensus.

Jiang Yan saw four people gathered ahead and, without a second thought, prepared to fly over and sweep through them.

But just as he was about to approach, a tall, thin man excitedly waved at him.

“Brother! Brother! Wait a moment!”

The man shouted, piquing Jiang Yan’s interest. He landed in front of them, his feet touching the ground steadily without stirring a speck of dust.

“What is it?”

“Yes! And it’s a big deal!”

“Brother, we discovered a Burst Spirit Grass nearby, but there’s a roughly Early Stage fifth-rank Fierce Beast guarding it. We’re not strong enough and just need a big brother to lure the beast away.”

Jiang Yan looked at them and said calmly, “So you want me to lure it while you pick the Spiritual Plant?”

“Hey, hey, hey, brother, don’t put it that way. You won’t be luring it alone—two of us will join you. How about that? Pretty fair, right?”

Jiang Yan suddenly smiled and said, “Alright, then take me there.”

They exchanged excited glances, their eyes looking at him as if he were a fool.

Jiang Yan walked ahead, while the few people behind him discreetly typed something on their communicators.

Although the communicators couldn’t connect to the outside network, as long as they added each other as friends face-to-face, they could still transmit messages over short distances.

“Bro, we seem to have run into a fool—he agreed so easily to lure the Fierce Beast.”

“But isn’t what we’re doing a bit too much? That Fierce Beast is at the fifth-rank Perfection stage, yet we told him it’s only at the fifth-rank Early Stage. What if he dies because of this…”

“Ah, don’t worry. This is the Senluo Secret Realm—how would anyone outside know what happened here? Besides, that guy is from Silver Radiance Academy. If he dies, so be it.”

“Stop arguing for now. The Burst Spirit Grass is what matters. Let me explain the plan for later.”

“Later, Li Yan and I will accompany that Silver Radiance Academy guy to lure the Fierce Beast. The other two will sneak in and steal the Burst Spirit Grass.”

“Li Yan, when the time comes, we don’t need to run too frantically. As long as we cripple that Silver Radiance Academy guy with a sneak attack, the Fierce Beast will naturally stop chasing us.”

When the man named Li Yan heard he was being asked to lure the Monster Beast, he wasn’t happy at first. But upon learning they could do it this way, he immediately sent a message agreeing.

Better for others to die than for oneself to perish. Moreover, this was a Secret Realm. If this Silver Radiance Academy guy died, everyone would assume the Fierce Beast killed him—there’d be no way to trace it back to them.

In less than a minute, the four who had been hesitant just moments ago had already settled on their strategy.

Jiang Yan, walking ahead, suddenly turned around and smiled as he asked Li Yan, “Is that Fierce Beast really only at the fifth-rank Early Stage in strength?”

Li Yan, who had been typing a message, was startled by this question. He hurriedly stuffed the communicator into his pocket, forced an awkward smile, and replied:

“Of course, brother. Why would I lie to you?”

“Of course I believe you.”

Jiang Yan continued walking forward.

Soon, the four gathered behind a cluster of large trees.

Fifty meters ahead lay a wide pond. In the very center, a small patch of land rose abruptly from the water. On this land, a Spiritual Plant with pink and red hues swayed gently in the wind, emitting a hazy glow all around.

This was the legendary Burst Spirit Grass. It was said that the Burst Spirit Grass took a thousand years to grow from sprout to maturity. Its potent medicinal power could directly impact Aperture Points, making it a Supreme treasure for Cultivators at the Aperture Refining realm.

However, such a precious treasure would not be coveted only by humans.

In the waters closest to the small island in the pond, bubbles occasionally surfaced.

Just a few centimeters above the water, a ferocious horned head was visible. A savage and terrifying Aura spread out, suppressing the surroundings. No living creature dared approach this deadly place.

“Is this the fifth-rank Early Stage Fierce Beast you mentioned?”

Jiang Yan smiled as he looked at the group.

“Uh… well, maybe we misjudged it. It’s probably a fifth-rank Middle Stage Fierce Beast. Don’t worry, when the two of us lure it with you later, we’ll keep an eye on you. We guarantee nothing will go wrong!”

Jiang Yan shook his head and said, “You know what? From the start, I only wanted you to lead the way.”

The four were puzzled, not understanding what Jiang Yan meant.

“Hah, you actually wanted me to lure the Fierce Beast and lied about its cultivation level. I see you’ve already chosen the path to your deaths!”

“Keep your voice down! If you attract the Fierce Beast, we’re all done for!”

“Yan Thunder Shattering Strike!”

Boom!

“Run, this kid’s gone mad, he wants to drag us all down with him!”

Roar!

The presence beneath the water was roused by such a massive disturbance, its piercing shriek cutting through the depths and striking fear into the hearts of all.

“It’s almost here, that Fierce Beast is awake.”

Boom—

A towering figure surged up, churning massive waves, and in an instant landed before the five of them. Its colossal form cast a vast shadow, with only those crimson, bloodthirsty pupils piercing through, striking terror into their very souls.