The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 328 - 210 Earth Dragon’s Treasure_2

Chapter 328: Chapter 210 Earth Dragon’s Treasure_2

The bamboo thunder sword whistled forward, and the creature seemed to sense the threat, suddenly twisting its head, trying to evade.

However, no matter how fast it was, it couldn’t escape.

Boom!

Amidst a loud explosion, sparks flew everywhere.

The massive body of the Exotic Beast was blasted away, rolling three times on the ground, shaking its head dazedly in the thick smoke.

The scales on its neck had been blown off, leaving its flesh and blood exposed.

Everyone who saw this was secretly alarmed.

Although they had injured the creature, this was gunpowder packed with extra power, yet it only managed to break the skin a bit.

It seemed that this was the first time the beast had suffered such an injury, and fear arose in its heart, making it frantically dig into the ground with its front claws to escape.

But at that moment, its body suddenly froze.

It was Li Yan who had already approached, sending out the Soul Hook with a whoosh.

The soul rope was two meters long, but this exotic beast was agile and incredibly fast, making it dangerous to be within a ten-meter range.

If the gunpowder hadn’t startled it, he wouldn’t have been able to get close.

However, even though the beast was contained, Li Yan felt uneasy, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

The Soul Hook penetrated its body, indeed suppressing its Divine Soul.

Yet, this beast’s soul was much more formidable than that of an ordinary person.

Like a raging, bloodthirsty wild bull, not only did it resist the soul capture, but it also jumped frantically, almost breaking free from the soul rope’s constraints.

Gritting his teeth, Li Yan boldly leaped onto its head, thrusting the Duan Chen Blade into the wound on its neck with a slicing sound.

Simultaneously, sparks flickered around the hilt of the Duan Chen Blade.

With a crackle, twelve Yin Thunders were infused into it.

The Duan Chen Blade was already a magic artifact capable of vanquishing Demon Souls and fierce ghosts, and with the twelve Yin Thunders that specifically countered Divine Souls, its power skyrocketed.

"Roar—!"

A mournful cry echoed, and the beast’s body stiffened, slowly collapsing to the ground, completely motionless.

Li Yan raised his left hand, drawing out a chilling and bloody aura from the beast, binding it in his palm with the Soul Hook.

The beast’s Divine Soul was formidable; even after the assault from the Duan Chen Blade and the Yin Thunders, it was only damaged, not destroyed.

"Master Wang, catch the Rampaging Soldier!"

Li Yan turned his head and shouted loudly.

"I’m coming!"

Wang Daoxuan immediately understood. He quickly took out the Wandering Soul Vase and other tools from his bag and sprinted over.

He knew Li Yan had the ability to restrain Yin Souls.

During their time in the Qinling Mountains of Shangluo, Li Yan had subdued a Rampaging Soldier, allowing him to capture it.

Imagining the strength of this Exotic Beast’s soul was awe-inspiring.

Without any hesitation, Wang Daoxuan took out a foot-long yellow silk with vermillion talismans already painted on it, performed a mantra, and covered Li Yan’s hand with a swirl.

Although he couldn’t see the Soul of the Beast, Wang Daoxuan only felt the yellow silk turn icy cold, so he made a knot quickly, wrapped it in a red rope, and stuffed it into the Wandering Soul Vase.

After sealing the lid, he used the red rope to string Evil Exorcism and Blessing Money, wrapping the vase in a Soul Suppressing Talisman several times.

Having done all this, the two exchanged glances and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Yan’s Hook Paper was meant to summon the Yin Department Army directly, their last resort for survival, used against large-scale enemies.

He had almost been forced to use it just now in a hurry.

"Goodness, what has this thing been eating to grow so big?"

Sha Lifei rushed over, marveling at it.

The chubby Lin Yu squatted down and touched the beast’s skin and scales, urgently saying, "This thing is extraordinary. It could be used to make first-class magic artifact armor. We must act immediately; otherwise, if the Evil Qi dissipates, it will become ordinary."

Li Yan nodded, saying, "Brother Lin, please help us. Don’t worry, our rule is that anyone who sees gets a share. With the beast skin, you’ll have your portion too."

"Alright!"

Lin Yu’s eyes immediately lit up. He took a pouch from his bag, opened the stopper, and poured out a thick, viscous oil.

The oil was clear in color and exuded a strange fragrance.

After pouring it over the beast’s body from head to tail, Lin Yu changed into a pair of deerskin gloves and rubbed the oil over every inch of the Exotic Beast’s body.

Curious, Sha Lifei asked, "Brother Lin, what’s this for?"

"Mink oil!"

Lin Yu explained as he worked, "My mentor left it for me; it’s been consecrated in a Buddhist Temple for ten years, specifically used to preserve Spirit Beast demon skin."

"It’s not easy to make, but it’s worth using on this Earth Dragon skin..."

"Earth Dragon? That’s quite fitting."

At this point, a frail voice arose from behind the group.

It was the Magician from Mei Mountain.

Though injured and visibly weak, he stood straight and solemnly cupped his hands, saying, "Mei Mountain, Tian Qilang. I thank you, Daoist friends, for your rescue."

"Guanzhong, Li Yan."

After introductions, Li Yan straightforwardly continued, "To be honest, we’re here because we accepted a reward from the City God Temple to investigate this place. We didn’t expect to encounter this situation."

Tian Qilang heaved a sigh of relief, his face showing bitterness, "I was unlucky to fall into their scheme..."

Listening to his story, they learned the cause and effect.

This Mei Mountain Magician had taken a mission and came to Azure Dragon Mountain to stake it out that day.

Their faction consisted of many Demon Hunters, naturally patient enough to guard the mountain for several days.

They never saw the Exotic Beast, but they did discover a zombie attacking people.

Though unsure where the old zombie came from, it was also their hunting target, so they set a trap to slay it.

Unexpectedly, they were captured by those from the Heavenly Saint Sect.

Had it not been for the sect’s interest in his experience in hunting the Earth Dragon, they would have killed him long ago.

"They mentioned resurrecting the Heavenly Saint Sect Leader?"

Li Yan couldn’t help but ask.

Tian Qilang frowned, replying, "These people have truly lost their minds. I’ve heard of someone returning to life, but reviving a person is simply unheard of!"

"What are they looking for?"

"I overheard the Xiangxi Magician leading them mention that the Azure Dragon Mountain area used to be the Holy Land for Ancient Chu Witch Sacrifices, and they’re looking for a ’dragon essence’ to resurrect the Heavenly Saint Sect Leader."

"They implied there are plenty of Spiritual Treasures they need to find..."

While the two were talking, Lin Yu, with help from Sha Lifei and Lv San, had skinned the entire Earth Dragon.

The scales were tightly bound; cutting from the outside was impossible, but following the texture of the flesh, they easily skinned it from the opening.

Once the scales were removed, the Earth Dragon turned into a bloody mass of flesh, losing its previous fierce and formidable presence.

At this moment, Lv San’s Little White Fox, hawk, and even the Poison Bees inside the demon gourd, feasted on the Earth Dragon voraciously.

Lv San also cut chunks of meat and tossed them into the demon gourd.

This flesh benefited demons and Spirit Beasts, best consumed before the Yin Evil Qi inside dissipated.

Of course, humans who ate it would suffer vomiting and diarrhea.

By tomorrow, it would be no different from ordinary meat.

Tian Qilang, watching with envy, couldn’t help but point out, "The most precious parts of the Earth Dragon are probably the pair of horns and the area under its jaw. If there’s a Spiritual Pearl, you shouldn’t miss it."

"In addition, its bones can be crafted into magic artifacts. If its liver and heart emit a fragrant smell, they’re top-grade supplements for nourishing blood and Qi."

Hearing this, Li Yan immediately began handling the process.

Just as Tian Qilang stated, the Earth Dragon’s horns were indeed extraordinary, tough as hardened fine steel, requiring the Duan Chen Blade considerable effort to cut through.

However, luck yielded no more results.

There was no Pearl under the Earth Dragon’s jaw, and its internal organs were foul and odorous, leaving only the Little Fox and hawk to feast excitedly.

Looking at Tian Qilang, Li Yan had a thought and suggested, "Daoist Tian, we plan to leave tomorrow. How about leaving the Earth Dragon’s skeleton for you to handle?"

Tian Qilang was momentarily stunned, promptly shaking his head, "I didn’t contribute at all and owe you for saving me; how could I take anything more?"

Li Yan smiled and shook his head, "That’s not how it works, Brother Tian. We admire your integrity, and besides, there’s something I’d like to ask you to help cover up."

Tian Qilang glanced at the ground where the explosion had occurred and immediately understood, nodding, "In the pugilistic world, having something for protection is considered reasonable, don’t worry. I won’t let anyone know."

"Also, since many pieces remain, I’ll take the skull, which is particularly useful to me, but I won’t be greedy beyond that."

"As for the rest, I’ll send them for safekeeping at the City God Temple. You’re all welcome to retrieve them whenever you’re free."

Li Yan saw his sincerity and knew insisting further wouldn’t change anything, so he dropped the matter.

Once everything was packed up, night had fallen deep.

"Look over there!"

As soon as the campfire was lit, Lin Yu excitedly pointed to the sky, "Dragon-shaped treasure aura, it has appeared again!"

Raising their heads, they saw nothing in the night sky.

Sha Lifei helplessly said, "Mr. Lin, are you pulling our leg? We can’t see a thing."

"Sorry, sorry..."

Lin Yu, embarrassed, then widened his eyes and exclaimed with excitement, "Sure enough, it’s about to surface, follow me quickly!"

With that, he dashed forward without hesitation.

Li Yan and the others were intrigued.

What kind of Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasure would have such a terrifying guardian and be coveted by the Heavenly Saint Sect?

They hurriedly followed Lin Yu up a small hill and crouched in the grass, peering down with a sharp intake of breath.

Before them, on an open field, white spiritual lights rose from the ground like little lanterns floating up and down in the darkness.