Chapter 86 – Li Zixuan's Crisis!

“So rich with life force!”

Qin Yang toyed with the Fragment of Wood Law, finding it utterly captivating.

The fragment was lush and vibrant, seemingly unremarkable at first glance.

Yet it erupted with an incredibly potent life force, ceaseless and unending.

As if it would never run dry.

“Not bad.”

Satisfied, Qin Yang gripped the Law Fragment, instantly sensing its formidable power. Even the surrounding plants were nourished and accelerated in growth.

The Law Power spread out.

Rustle—

A faint stirring sound came from beneath his feet.

Qin Yang looked down.

In an instant, the grass underfoot sprouted tenderly, lush and green, persistently pushing against the hard soles of his shoes.

A bit farther away.

Dead, withered vines cracked, and from the parched branches, delicate flowers bloomed, splendid and beautiful, bursting with new vitality.

Withered trees regaining life, iron trees bursting into bloom.

This was the might of the Law of Wood!

“Once I quit the library, opening a flower shop and taking it easy wouldn’t be so bad.”

Qin Yang stroked his chin, plucked a wildflower from the ground, and felt immensely hopeful.

And this was just a fragment—already so powerful…

What terrifying spectacle would the complete Law of Wood bring!?

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

“Hehe, it should be right here~~”

In front of the old tree, Xiaobai crouched with her rear in the air.

Her three fluffy tails wagged excitedly as she leaned her upper body into the hollow of the tree, searching for the Herbal Essence.

The hollow was dark and deep, filled with a heavy, rotting stench.

Xiaobai closed her eyes, her nose twitching as she sniffed the air, carefully discerning the location of the Herbal Essence.

The Herbal Essence carried a unique, fresh grassy scent.

Quite distinct from the surrounding odor of decay, making it easy to differentiate.

Following the scent, she explored.

Xiaobai extended her fox claws and carefully sliced open the mottled bark above.

The next moment.

A trickle of emerald-green sap flowed from the bark, fresh and fragrant.

“So fragrant!”

Seeing this, Xiaobai perked up, quickly reaching out to catch the Herbal Essence and cradling it carefully in her palms.

Treating it as a priceless treasure.

A single drop of Herbal Essence was immensely valuable.

The boost it could provide to one’s cultivation was immeasurable.

“Once I swallow this drop of Herbal Essence, I can grow stronger too!”

At the thought, Xiaobai grinned, baring her little white teeth, and pulled herself out of the tree hollow. Clutching the Herbal Essence, she wanted to show it off to Qin Yang.

But she hadn’t taken more than a few steps.

Suddenly!

An overwhelming wave of life-infused spiritual charm washed over her, vibrant and bursting with vitality, completely overshadowing the Herbal Essence in her grasp.

“So rich with life force!”

Xiaobai paused mid-step, halting in place.

Following the spiritual charm, she abruptly looked toward Qin Yang’s location and was stunned by the sight before her.

There, at that moment.

Qin Yang stood amidst a sea of flowers. The barren land beneath his feet had spontaneously sprouted lush green grass and trailing vines, making him look like a deity descended to earth.

“???”

Xiaobai was bewildered.

What was going on?

Where did the barren land go?

In the time it took me to crawl into a tree hollow, you planted grass all over the ground!?

Absurd!

Wait…

At this thought, Xiaobai narrowed her eyes at Qin Yang and suddenly noticed the fragment in his hand.

It seemed to be the true source of the extraordinary phenomenon.

“Master didn’t have that before! Where did he pick it up from?!”

Wide-eyed, she then looked down at the Herbal Essence in her claws.

Instantly, it lost its appeal…

One was heavenly, the other earthly.

There was simply no comparison!”If I could just have one lick, it would be worth ten drops of plant essence!”

Thinking this, Xiaobai’s ears perked up as she quickly ran to Qin Yang’s side, excitedly asking, “Master, what is this? You smell so good… no, I mean you’re so amazing!”

Qin Yang glanced at the approaching Xiaobai, completely ignoring her pleading eyes, and silently stored the Fragment of Wood Law back into his Star Ring:

“Don’t ask too many questions, little one.”

“I…” Seeing the aura disappear, Xiaobai immediately grew anxious, puffing out her chest as she declared, “I’m not little!”

As she spoke, she moved closer and wrapped herself around Qin Yang’s arm, saying, “Master, just let me have one lick, or even just a sniff…”

The soft sensation rubbing against his arm made Qin Yang feel somewhat restless, but just then, a fresh scent of vanilla filled his nostrils.

Instantly refreshing his spirit.

“Wood Essence?”

Qin Yang glanced at the tree sap in Xiaobai’s hand and said irritably, “I don’t want the Wood Essence. I’ve already given it to you. Don’t be ungrateful.”

“Let go.”

As his words fell, Xiaobai’s ears drooped. She seemed to want to say something but ultimately obediently released Qin Yang’s arm.

“Fine…”

After so many days together, she had come to understand Qin Yang’s temperament.

Once he made up his mind about something, he would never budge.

Getting the Wood Essence wasn’t really a loss for her…

But the thought that Qin Yang had stumbled upon something even better than she had left her feeling somewhat unbalanced.

So frustrating!

Why do you get to laze around every day and still find such good things!

“It’s not fair!”

Thinking this, Xiaobai still felt a bit resentful. She puffed out her cheeks and shot a glare at Qin Yang.

Hmph, Master is so stingy!

………

After staying put for a while and scavenging the area around the old tree, the two continued deeper into the mountain range, searching for traces of fire-attribute Star Beasts.

After walking for a short while, Qin Yang suddenly stopped.

He looked toward the northwest direction of the dense forest.

“Huh?”

Sensing the information transmitted by his spiritual power, Qin Yang suddenly detected a familiar aura.

Li Zixuan?

What is she doing here?

Qin Yang focused his spiritual power, probing deeper, and frowned slightly.

Her aura was chaotic, as if she were in the midst of a battle.

It seemed she had run into trouble?

………………

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Within the mountain forest, two figures clashed amidst the dense trees, the crisp sounds of metal colliding echoing continuously.

Li Zixuan gripped her Longsword, her hair disheveled, the clothing at her waist completely torn, revealing her slender waist.

Standing before her was a ferocious Mountain Tiger, closing in step by step, its patterned fur blazing like fire, its powerful Star Power radiating out, its presence intimidating.

With each step forward, it left deep footprints on the rocky ground.

“A Mid-King Rank Star Beast…”

Seeing this, Li Zixuan let out a breath, her gaze growing unfocused.

The aftereffects of blood loss were setting in.

The Mountain Tiger opposite her circled around, its intelligence awakened, its eyes actually revealing a hint of mockery.

A cornered beast should not be underestimated.

So, it was waiting.

Once Li Zixuan exhausted her strength, she would naturally become prey on the chopping block.

“I have to make a desperate move.”Li Zixuan understood this well. Gripping her Longsword, she focused her mind and spirit, locked onto Mountain Tiger’s position, lightly tapped her toes, and transformed into a blur as she charged toward the beast.

A flash of sword light!

But just as she was about to strike Mountain Tiger,

the creature’s form suddenly turned illusory and vanished, then reappeared several meters away, fixing its gaze once more upon Li Zixuan.

“Not this move again!”

Zi Xuan’s heart sank to the depths.

Though One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate possessed immense power, this Star Beast was adept at transformation arts, constantly evading battle while waiting for her to bleed out.

Her attacks felt as if she were striking cotton.

(End of Chapter)