bookbashuk Chapter 315 My sworn brother, please accept Xiaofeng's first bow!
Chapter 315 My sworn brother, please accept Xiaofeng's first bow!
Chapter 315 My sworn brother, please accept Xiaofeng's bow!
The sky was just beginning to brighten.
The fog in Blackwind Valley seemed a little thinner than usual.
A sizable force had already assembled on the training ground of the main camp.
Wolf King Xiaofeng personally led the team, and it put on a more exquisite set of dark red leather armor mixed with metal pieces.
He carried two menacing curved swords crossed on his back, his aura as heavy and imposing as a mountain.
Beside it stood several high-ranking wolf clan leaders, including Red Fang, and the leader of the Night Demon clan, who called himself "Shadow".
The figure in black robes was a member of the "Shadow Clan," remaining silent and referred to as "Mr. Shadow."
The leader of the stone hedgehogs, "Rock Thorn," and—Yue Shan, whose face was still grim.
In addition, there were several other race leaders whom I had seen at yesterday's banquet, each with ten to twenty elite subordinates.
In total, there were approximately one hundred alien warriors.
The weakest among them possess the strength of a high-level general, with over ten at the level of a low-level lord and three or four at the level of a mid-level lord.
In addition, there are high-level lords like the Wolf King at their peak, and Xu Feng, the unfathomable "Jinmu".
This team's fighting power is quite exaggerated.
Xu Feng rode on Ah She's back, while Xiao Bai squatted on Ah She's back.
He remained indifferent, ignoring all the stares that gathered around him.
"Gentlemen!"
The wolf king surveyed the entire area, his voice booming like a bell.
"The Poison Dragon Pool is treacherous, and the poisonous dragon is ferocious! The objective of this mission is clear: to slay the Azure-Scaled Poisonous Dragon and open the gate to the ruins!"
The proceeds shall be distributed according to the prior agreement!
If anyone dares to back down in the face of battle, harbors ulterior motives, or weakens their strength through internal strife, don't blame me for turning ruthless!
Its words were menacing, and its gaze swept over the faces of the non-wolf leaders in particular.
Finally, the focus lingered briefly on Yue Shan and Xu Feng.
Yue Shan snorted and turned his head away.
Xu Feng nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
"Set off!"
At the wolf king's command, the large group marched out of the camp and headed southeast toward the rotten swamp forest.
Xu Feng followed in the middle of the group, carefully sensing the changes in the environment and the subtle movements within the group.
After leaving the wolf camp area, the terrain gradually became low-lying and muddy.
A faint, strange odor, a mixture of sweet, fishy, and rotten smells, began to permeate the air—a characteristic of the edge of the swamp forest.
The surrounding vegetation also became deformed and bizarre, with twisted trees and brightly colored vines.
From time to time, puddles of questionable color and bubbling mud can be seen on the ground.
"Everyone, be careful where you step! Avoid brightly colored vegetation and puddles! Wear your protective gear!"
Red Fang loudly reminded the wolf warriors.
Teams from other races also employed their own methods.
A faint black light emanated from the Night Demon warriors' bodies, seemingly able to ward off poisonous miasma.
The warriors of the Rockthorn Clan have thick skin and flesh, and seem to have a high resistance to toxins.
The descendants of the hill giants brought by Yue Shan were even more direct, relying on their strong physique to withstand the attack.
The shadow shrouding the black-robed "Mr. Shadow" seemed to have a purifying effect, making it difficult for poisonous miasma to approach.
Xu Feng's method was much simpler. He simply activated the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique," and a layer of condensed qi and blood naturally circulated on his body, silently dispersing and annihilating the approaching poisonous miasma.
Ah She and Xiao Bai are already extremely resistant, so they are unharmed.
"Brother Jinmu, did you rest well?" The Wolf King urged his giant wolf to walk up to Xu Feng and greeted him warmly.
The giant wolf was two sizes smaller than Ah She in her original form, and its strength was only that of a high-level beast general, so it trembled slightly in front of Ah She.
"It's acceptable."
Xu Feng responded calmly, his gaze lingering deliberately for a moment as it swept over Yue Shan, a faint, ambiguous smile playing on his lips.
Yue Shan grunted, turned his head away, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, but in the end he didn't dare to utter any more harsh words.
Xu Feng's punch clearly left a deep impression on it.
Seeing this, the Wolf King didn't say much, but smiled and said, "That's good. Now it's up to Brother Kaneki."
The team made its way through the decaying swamp forest at a slow pace.
Poisonous insects and ferocious beasts would occasionally attack from the shadows, but they were all easily dealt with by the soldiers on the outer perimeter.
The further you go in, the denser the poisonous miasma becomes, and its colors begin to become more varied and colorful.
Both vision and perception are more significantly affected.
Some of the weaker soldiers have begun to need to use antidote drugs more frequently.
After traveling for about half a day, passing through a forest of dead trees filled with a deadly pink poisonous fog, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
A huge pool of water, dark as ink, appeared before everyone's eyes.
The pool is vast, covering the entire valley. Thick, strangely colored duckweed and aquatic plants float on the surface, and bubbles constantly rise from the bottom.
When it ruptures, it releases an even stronger, foul-smelling toxic fumes.
The soil at the edge of the pool was an eerie purplish-black color, barren of any vegetation.
The concentration of poisonous miasma in the air reached its peak, and even with measures to avoid the poison, many soldiers began to feel unwell.
This is the Poison Dragon Pool!
In the center of the pool, a small area of black reefs protruding from the water can be vaguely seen.
There appears to be a downward-sloping opening, partially obscured by vines and aquatic plants—presumably the so-called "entrance to the ancient ruins."
"alert!"
The wolf king gave a low growl, and all the warriors immediately took up battle formation, watching the eerily calm surface of the pool with vigilance.
Xu Feng's gaze also fell on the pool.
He tried to probe the pool with his spiritual power, but found that the water contained extremely strong poison and that some kind of force seemed to be interfering, making it difficult to penetrate.
"That beast must be hiding at the bottom of the pool."
The Wolf King said in a deep voice, looking at Xu Feng and the other leaders.
"As planned, lure it out first!"
It winked at Red Fang.
Chiya understood and took out a leather bag from his bosom, which contained several pieces of beast king flesh with a rich aura that seemed to have been specially treated.
He threw it forcefully into the center of the pool.
The flesh and blood fell into the water and sank quickly.
A moment of silence.
Suddenly, a loud "BOOM!!!"
A huge column of water suddenly burst open in the center of the pool!
A hideous head, larger than a house, slowly broke through the water's surface and rose into the air!
The dark green scales are tightly packed together, shimmering with a metallic sheen.
The enormous vertical pupils, like two emerald green will-o'-the-wisps, coldly and mercilessly locked onto the intruders on the shore.
The thick, long forked tongue flickered in and out, bringing with it gusts of foul wind.
Behind the head, a slender body covered with bone spurs was faintly visible.
Azure-scaled Poisonous Dragon!
It is over forty meters long, with a ferocious dragon head and emerald green vertical pupils filled with savagery and greed, staring intently at the many "food" on the shore.
It was enveloped in a dark green poisonous mist, and its dripping saliva made the pool water sizzle as it corroded it.
A powerful demonic aura, mixed with deadly poison, swept out like a storm!
The ferocity it exuded was far more astonishing than the intelligence reports described!
It was already close to the level of a Limit Lord!
Moreover, its aura was solid and violent, clearly indicating that it had been entrenched in this place for many years and had long since turned this poisonous swamp into its own domain!
The wolf king and the other leaders' expressions changed slightly.
"The intelligence is wrong! This beast has probably made another breakthrough recently!" the Night Demon leader shrieked.
"Limit Lord—this is a bit tricky." The shadowy presence's hoarse voice rang out.
"Hmph, so what if it's a Limit Lord? I'll still tear it apart!"
Yue Shan roared, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, as if he wanted to vent the anger he had suffered at Xu Feng's hands.
The wolf king's eyes were grim, but the die was cast. It roared, "According to plan, move out!"
"Roar!!!"
The venomous dragon let out a defiant roar, and its thick tail slammed against the water's surface.
Instantly, a toxic wave tens of meters high was stirred up and crashed towards the people on the shore!
"roar!"
A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Wolf King Xiaofeng, and he charged out first!
Its twin swords were drawn from their sheaths, transforming into two blood-red whirlwinds that slashed towards the oncoming poisonous waves!
"kill!"
The other leaders also displayed their unique abilities.
The Night Demon "Shadow" blurred into several black afterimages, attacking the Poisonous Dragon from the flank with astonishing speed.
The black-robed "Mr. Shadow" raised his withered hand and pointed it at the poisonous dragon from afar.
A gray-black ray shot out silently.
Wherever it passed, even the poisonous fog was "frozen" and annihilated.
Yue Shan roared, his body seemingly swelling even larger, and wielded his enormous stone club, smashing it head-on into the venomous dragon's head like a battering ram!
The leader of the rock spikes led his people in a charge toward the middle of the venomous dragon's body, their stone spikes gleaming with an earthy yellow light.
The wolf clan leaders, including Red Fang, directed the ranged attacks, with arrows and spears raining down on the poisonous dragon.
The battle instantly intensified!
Xu Feng did not take action immediately.
He remained mounted on Ah She, calmly observing the battle, especially the Azure Scale Poisonous Dragon.
The venomous dragon was indeed fierce, showing no fear in the face of being surrounded by numerous powerful figures.
Its massive body was incredibly agile, its tail swept across, its claws tore, and it constantly spewed highly corrosive venom and poisonous mist from its mouth.
For a time, they were evenly matched with the Wolf King and his men.
Its scales are extremely strong, and most attacks that hit it only produce sparks or leave shallow marks.
Only the Wolf King's twin blades, Mr. Shadow's gray-black rays, and Yue Shan's heavy blows can pose a significant threat to it.
"It's definitely not easy to deal with—and it doesn't seem to be using its full strength; it's more like it's—playing with us?"
Xu Feng noticed that besides the savagery, there was also a hint of cunning in the Poisonous Dragon's eyes.
Although its attacks are fierce, it always leaves room for maneuver, constantly changing positions and leading the battlefield deeper into the pool.
"Are they trying to lure us all into the pool area and take advantage of our home ground?" Xu Feng guessed.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
The venomous dragon suddenly let out a sharp hiss, and its emerald green scales shone brightly.
It suddenly opened its mouth wide, not to spew venom, but to suck in the water in the pool!
"Splash—!"
The immense suction force caused the water level in the entire Poison Dragon Pool to drop significantly!
It inhaled countless pools of water mixed with a thick layer of poisonous gas!
Its abdomen swelled up at a visible speed, and the aura of danger emanating from it increased dramatically!
"Oh no! It's about to unleash its innate supernatural power! Interrupt it!"
The wolf king's expression changed, and he shouted sharply, his twin blades transforming into a blood-red storm as he frantically slashed at the head of the poisonous dragon.
The other leaders also realized the situation was dire and intensified their attacks.
However, the emerald light on the venomous dragon's body formed a tough barrier, which withstood most of the attacks, though the dragon's body swayed slightly.
The next moment, its swollen abdomen suddenly contracted!
"roar--!!!"
A terrifying torrent of venom, over five meters in diameter, extremely condensed, and displaying a mixture of dark green and pitch black, erupted from its mouth like a volcanic eruption!
Instead of being aimed at a specific target, it was fired in a fan shape, sweeping across all the alien races on the shore!
Even before the venom arrived, the suffocating stench and the terrifying toxicity that seemed to melt the soul had already turned many warriors pale and caused their blood to stagnate!
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Red Fang shouted in terror.
But the venom flood covered too wide an area and moved too fast!
Strong individuals like the Wolf King, Shadow, and Mr. Shadow can use their movement techniques or defensive methods to quickly dodge or withstand attacks, but ordinary warriors are in a much worse situation.
A torrent of dark green venom swept across the shore like a tide from hell!
The alien warriors who were directly hit didn't even have time to scream before their bodies rapidly dissolved and turned into pus amidst a sizzling sound!
Even a mere glancing blow would immediately cause the skin to tear open, allowing the deadly poison to enter the body. The victim would then collapse to the ground, howling in agony, clearly on the verge of death.
With just one strike, the alien race on the shore suffered heavy casualties!
Staff reductions exceeded 30%!
The wolf king's meticulously organized force was instantly decimated!
Even Wolf King, Yue Shan, and others, although they avoided the direct impact, were still splashed with venom or corroded by poisonous gas.
He looked somewhat disheveled, and his breathing was uneven.
"Damn beasts!" The wolf king's eyes turned red; these were all his elite troops!
The venomous dragon let out a triumphant roar, and its massive body took the opportunity to submerge most of itself in the pool.
Only its head and a small section of its back were visible, its emerald green vertical pupils mockingly watching the remaining enemies on the shore.
Clearly, it intends to use the pool water to wage a protracted war, slowly wearing down these invaders.
The situation reached a stalemate for a time.
storm?
The venomous dragon lurks in the pool, holding a strategic advantage, and its venom poses a great threat.
retreat?
The wolf king was unwilling to accept such heavy losses, especially since the entrance to the ruins was so close.
Everyone's gaze instinctively turned to Xu Feng, who hadn't made a move from beginning to end and was still sitting calmly on Ah She's back.
The Wolf King took a deep breath, suppressing his anger and fear, and looked at Xu Feng: "Brother Jinmu, it seems I'll have to trouble you to take action again."
This beast is cunning and vicious, relying on its poisonous pool; ordinary methods are insufficient for a quick victory.
Xu Feng slowly raised his eyes, looking at the provocative Azure Scale Poisonous Dragon in the pool, then glanced at the messy corpses and the terrified alien race on the shore, a faint smile curving his lips.
"Wolf King, don't be hasty."
He gently patted the snake beneath him, rolled over, landed, and slowly walked to the shore, facing the venomous dragon in the pool from afar.
The dull golden feathers around him seemed to light up slightly, and a powerful aura, as solid as a mountain yet carrying a sharp and destructive meaning, quietly spread out, silently repelling the approaching poisonous miasma.
"I will give you two choices."
Xu Feng spoke, his voice not loud, but it clearly pierced through the roar of the poisonous dragon and the splashing of the pool, reaching the ears of every alien race present.
"First, come out yourself, offer up your scales and half of your essence blood, and I will spare your life and take you under my command."
"Second, I will personally go down and break your bones, pull out your tendons, and refine your soul."
"From now on, we'll get a different dog to guard this treacherous place."
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
Even the Wolf King was stunned, never expecting this "Senior Kaneki" to be so... domineering?
The Azure-Scaled Poisonous Dragon in the pool clearly understood.
A flicker of astonishment crossed his emerald green vertical pupils, which were then replaced by boundless rage and humiliation!
"roar-!!!"
When has it ever been treated with such contempt?
As a peak high-ranking lord, he has been entrenched in the Poison Dragon Pool for hundreds of years, and who within a thousand miles does not fear him?
How dare this golden-haired birdman, whose aura seems to be only at the lord level, be so arrogant?
boom!
Suddenly.
The venomous dragon's entire massive body burst out of the pool with a roar, bringing with it a sky full of poisonous waves.
Its body was covered in shimmering emerald scales, which resonated with the dark waters of the Poison Dragon Pool below.
The entire pool of water boiled, and countless dark green poisonous fumes rose up.
They converged in the air, forming a huge vortex of poisonous cloud that covered an area of hundreds of meters in radius.
The vortex was now aimed at Xu Feng!
"Oh no! Retreat immediately!"
The wolf king's expression changed drastically; this beast was fighting desperately.
This attack will likely turn the entire shoreline into a dead end!
The other leaders were also horrified and retreated hastily.
However, Xu Feng, who was at the center of the storm, remained standing still, without even frowning.
He looked up at the terrifying vortex of poisonous clouds that was rapidly descending, seemingly capable of annihilating everything, his eyes eerily calm.
"It seems you've chosen the second path."
He murmured to himself.
Then, he slowly raised his right hand.
next moment.
Dozens of golden streaks of light shot out with a roar, transforming into countless golden feathers that instantly pierced through the vortex of venom!
Ah She, who had been waiting for the right moment, let out a deafening tiger roar and transformed into a purple lightning bolt. Instead of rushing towards the poisonous dragon, she plunged into the poisonous dragon pool!
It aims to disrupt the connection between the poisonous dragon and the pool water, thereby undermining its home-field advantage!
Simultaneously.
Xiao Bai's figure blurred eerily in place for a moment.
The next moment, it appeared directly above the head of the poisonous dragon!
It grabbed with both claws.
Ten tiny yet extremely refined silver light blades silently sliced towards the venomous dragon's lantern-sized, emerald-green vertical pupil!
Attack where they must defend!
"laugh--!"
A faint sound, almost drowned out by the wind.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The venomous dragon's enormous body froze in mid-air.
In its savage vertical pupils, horror froze.
"Puff puff puff puff puff!"
A shower of golden feathers shot into his body.
As the vortex collapsed, its eyes suddenly burst open.
"Bang!!!"
The incredibly hard reverse scale of the Azure Scale Poison Dragon, which was strong enough to withstand the Wolf King's full-force strike, along with half of its head below, exploded with a bang!
Emerald green blood mixed with brain matter sprayed out like a waterfall!
"Awooo—!!!"
A heart-wrenching scream, beyond description, echoed through the valley, filled with pain, despair, and disbelief.
The venomous dragon's mangled body, now missing half its head, seemed to have lost all its strength.
It fell helplessly from mid-air and crashed heavily into the Poison Dragon Pool.
The splashing water sent sprays soaring into the sky, turning a large area of the pool green.
Swish!
Fifty "golden feathers" shot back and disappeared into Xu Feng's sleeve.
The Azure-Scaled Poisonous Dragon, which has entrenched itself in the Poison Dragon Pool for hundreds of years, is notorious for its ferocity and has given even the Wolf King a headache.
He died instantly!
The shore was deathly silent.
All alien races, whether they are the Wolf King, Yue Shan, You Ying, or Mr. Ying.
The remaining soldiers were all dumbfounded, standing there like clay sculptures, staring at the massive, wrecked body slowly sinking into the pool.
And the golden figure on the shore, slowly sheathing his sword as if he had only done something insignificant.
Instant kill?!
That's a high-level lord peak poisonous dragon!
He even has one foot in the ranks of the ultimate lords!
And this was done on their home turf, where they unleashed their strongest innate abilities!
What... what kind of power is this?!
Ultimate Lord?
Do not!
Even most ultimate lords probably couldn't do something so clean and efficient!
Could it be... that this "Senior Kaneki" is an extremely powerful expert who has touched the threshold of the Star God Realm?!
Endless shock, awe, and fear, like a cold tide, swept over the hearts of every alien race.
Wolf King Xiaofeng was the first to come to his senses.
It watched Xu Feng's retreating figure, its eyes no longer showing any probing or calculation.
All that remained was deep apprehension and — a sliver of relief.
Fortunately, this was one of his honored guests!
Xu Feng ignored the gazes behind him.
He looked at the Poison Dragon Pool, which was gradually returning to calm but had become darker and more turbid, and then at the entrance to the ruins that was exposed above the water in the center of the pool.
"Wolf King," he said calmly, breaking the suffocating silence, "the poisonous dragon has been eliminated, and the entrance to the ruins is right before our eyes."
"What you promised me, it's time to fulfill your promise."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.
The wolf king trembled and quickly stepped forward, bowing deeply and saying, "Little Wolf Howling Wind greets Senior Jinmu!!!"
I was unaware that you were a Limit Lord before, and I have been negligent in my respect. I hope you will forgive me!
I will agree to your terms without hesitation!
"Please wait a moment, senior. After we have cleared away the remaining toxins from the pool, we will open the gate to the ruins for you!"
Xu Feng nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face: "Haha, okay."
It turned and roared at the still-stunned Red Fang and the others, "What are you all standing there for? Clean up the battlefield immediately and prepare to explore the ruins!"
"Yes! Yes!"
The alien races seemed to awaken from a dream, and hurriedly took action, their gazes towards Xu Feng filled with unparalleled awe.
Xu Feng nodded slightly and said no more.
He walked to a clean rock, sat down, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
It was as if the flying feathers just now were something he had done casually.
Ah She leaped out of the pool, shook off the water droplets, shrank her size, and returned to Xu Feng's side.
Little White also returned silently.
Everything seemed so natural, so—as it should be.
The only remaining traces of the lingering stench in the air and the remains of a venomous dragon floating in the pool were the fish.
It silently tells the story of what had just happened, how terrifying and shocking it was.
The Wolf King watched Xu Feng's retreating figure, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.
This "Kaneki" is far stronger than expected!
The significance it represents, and the uncertainties surrounding the subsequent exploration of the ruins... force it to reconsider everything.
The other alien races, such as Yue Shan and others, now only showed awe towards Xu Feng and dared not even glance at him.
Xu Feng gazed at the deep pool, a sharp, knife-like glint flashing in his eyes.
The key has been obtained.
The lock is right in front of me.
Next, we'll open it and see what kind of "surprise" is hidden inside...
Unexpectedly, this trip yielded some pleasant surprises.
Not bad.
"Prepare to open the ruins!!"
With Wolf King Xiaofeng giving the order, people quickly entered and then opened the ruins according to the plan.
soon.
When specially made "detoxifying powder" was thrown into the dark green water of Poison Dragon Pool, large clumps of grayish-white foam surged up.
The fishy stench was gradually replaced by a slightly pungent herbal smell.
Wolf King Xiaofeng personally directed the remaining troops to work busily by the pool.
Although its wolf warriors suffered heavy losses, those that remained were all elite and highly efficient.
In less than half an hour, the area of black reefs in the center of the pool had been cleared out.
The downward-sloping opening fully reveals a hole approximately nine meters high and over six meters wide.
The cave walls were covered with slippery, bluish-black moss, and traces of human excavation were faintly visible.
"Senior Kaneki, the entrance to the ruins has been cleared!" Xiaofeng came to Xu Feng and respectfully reported.
Xu Feng was standing next to the enormous corpse of the Azure Scale Poisonous Dragon.
The over 40-meter-long dragon corpse was half-submerged in the shallow water at the edge of the pool, with half of its head blown off.
The emerald green blood continued to seep out, turning the surrounding pool water into an eerie dark green.
He held a specially made bone knife in his hand—it was obtained from the wolf clan.
The blade had a dark silver sheen, clearly indicating it was not made of ordinary iron.
The blade precisely cut seven inches below the venomous dragon's neck, where there was a palm-sized, deep black scale.
It is the "Reverse Scale" that contains the essence of the venomous dragon.
"laugh""
The reverse scales were completely peeled off, leaving the skin feeling cold and heavy to the touch.
The scales have naturally growing, complex dark green patterns.
It seemed to contain some kind of poisonous pattern.
Xu Feng continued his work, cutting open the venomous dragon's abdomen and taking out a dark green venom sac the size of a human head, pulsating slightly.
The surface of the venom sac was covered with golden veins, exuding a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.
Even a tiny leak of toxic gas caused the vegetation within several meters to wither and turn black instantly.
"nice one."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Xu Feng's eyes.
The venom of the Azure Scaled Poisonous Dragon can even corrode a Lord-level expert.
With a little refinement, it can be used to coat weapons or create traps, making it a deadly weapon.
Next come the dragon's tendons, bones, and skin—
Xu Feng's technique was incredibly skillful, like that of a butcher who had been through countless trials.
Each cut is made in the most suitable position to preserve the integrity of the material to the greatest extent possible.
Those incredibly tough dragon tendons were completely extracted.
The jade-white bones were separated piece by piece, and the dark green scales were carefully peeled off.
The wolf king and the surrounding alien races stared in disbelief.
Such skill in handling the corpses of high-ranking lord-level ferocious beasts cannot be acquired overnight.
Just how many powerful beings has this "Kaneki-senpai" killed?
"Senior—do you need any help?" Xiaofeng asked tentatively.
"No need." Xu Feng didn't even look up. "You can explore the ruins yourselves. Take what you find and share it with me as agreed."
His tone was indifferent, as if the so-called ancient ruins were not as important as the venomous dragon's corpse in his hand.
Xiaofeng dared not say more, bowed and stepped back, then turned around to organize his elite troops to enter the ruins.
The other lords didn't even dare to approach.
Xu Feng, on the other hand, focused on processing the materials related to the venomous dragon.
He stored the reverse scale, the poison sac, the most important thirty-six main bones, and the toughest back skin into his spatial ring.
The remaining flesh and blood were divided into two parts, a portion of which was non-toxic and left for Ah She and Xiao Bai to devour.
He threw the rest directly into his inner world.
Even if the so-called poisonous dragon's flesh and blood are poisonous, they are just nutrients for the Silver Divine Tree.
All life in the world is born from nature, and nature also contains various kinds of "nutrients".
Poison or honey, it's all the same.
Ah She let out an excited growl and pounced on the dragon's flesh, tearing at it with large bites.
The flesh and blood of ferocious beasts approaching the level of ultimate lords are a great tonic for it.
Little White was more selective, only taking the essence remaining in the heart and brain marrow of the poisonous dragon.
Xu Feng, meanwhile, sat cross-legged outside the cave, awaiting the results of his exploration.
This exploration lasted for two whole days.
period.
Rumbling and unusual noises could be heard from the depths of the Poison Dragon Pool, indicating that the exploration of the ruins was not going smoothly.
But Xu Feng ignored him and focused solely on his cultivation.
At noon on the third day, Xiaofeng finally led his team out of the ruins.
They went with over a hundred elite soldiers, but when they came out, only sixty or so remained, all wounded and exhausted.
But his eyes gleamed with excitement.
Even among the high-ranking lords, two were seriously injured.
They carried out more than a dozen heavy boxes, as well as several items carefully wrapped in animal hides.
"Kaneki-senpai!"
Xiao Feng strode up to Xu Feng, exhausted but unable to hide his excitement.
"Mission accomplished! The Poison Dragon Cave ruins have been explored completely; here are all the spoils!"
With a wave of his hand, his men lined up the boxes and items in front of Xu Feng and opened them all.
The box contained various ores and crystals, with strong energy fluctuations, clearly indicating that they were not ordinary items.
Items wrapped in animal hides are even more precious:
A broken bronze halberd, its blade engraved with ancient runes.
It appears to be a fake divine weapon.
Three ancient books made of some kind of animal hide, with words on the cover twisted like snakes.
Five jade slips of different colors.
There were also seven or eight strangely shaped objects, including a compass, a token, and a broken statue.
The most eye-catching feature is the three round, dark gold beads, each the size of a longan, contained in a stone box in the center.
The surface of the bead is naturally covered with cloud patterns, from which the faint sounds of wind and thunder can be heard.
"Wind and Thunder Pearl!"
Xiaofeng explained.
"This was obtained from the core secret chamber of the Poison Dragon Cave, and it should have been refined by an ancient powerhouse."
Containing the power of wind and thunder, its detonation would be enough to severely injure even a Limitless Lord!
Xu Feng's gaze swept over all the items, his expression remaining calm.
He stepped forward slowly and first picked up the three ancient books to look through them.
Although the writing was ancient, he could vaguely discern that it was some kind of ancient poison technique and weapon-refining method, but it was of little use to him.
He put down the ancient book and then examined the bronze halberd.
The broken part of the halberd was as smooth as a mirror, clearly indicating that it had been severed by a sharp weapon.
The shaft of the halberd is engraved with a line of small characters: "General Huo, the Demon Suppressor".
"Ancient human weapons?" Xu Feng's heart stirred slightly, but he remained outwardly calm.
He put down the ancient halberd and looked at the jade slips again.
Upon probing with spiritual power, they discovered several ancient combat techniques and cultivation insights, all of considerable level.
However, it has no advantage over the "Flying Star Moon-Severing Blade" and "Seven Tribulations of Shattered Soul" that he is currently cultivating.
At last.
His gaze fell on the three Wind and Thunder Pearls and a few seemingly inconspicuous objects.
"I want these three beads, this token, and this compass," Xu Feng said, selecting three items.
The token is palm-sized, neither gold nor wood, and is dark red.
The front is engraved with the character "御" (Yu), while the back features a complex star map.
The compass is even more ancient, made of bronze, with its needle long since rusted and immobile, and its surface engraved with dense markings and runes.
Xiaofeng was taken aback: "Senior—you've chosen these three?"
The energy crystals, rare ancient ores, and even materials for Star God Weapons in the box are all priceless.
Ancient books and jade slips are even more ancient traditions.
But this senior only chose the three seemingly most inconspicuous items?
"Hmm," Xu Feng said calmly, "I've already taken the materials from the Poisonous Dragon. As for the proceeds from the ruins, I'll take 50% as agreed. That should be enough."
""
He spoke of it casually.
It was as if those treasures that made Xiaofeng's heart race were nothing more than ordinary things in his eyes.
Xiaofeng was even more shocked.
Just how far did this senior's vision reach?
"You may distribute the remaining items yourselves."
Xu Feng put away the Wind and Thunder Pearl, the token, and the compass, and turned to walk back to his temporary tent.
"Please wait, senior!"
Xiaofeng hurriedly called out to him, hesitated for a moment, and then gritted his teeth and said.
"Tonight—Xiaofeng wishes to pay a private audience with you, senior, as there is important business to discuss."
Xu Feng paused slightly, turned his head to glance at him, and said, "Okay."
As night fell, a campfire was lit at the Poison Dragon Pool campsite.
The excitement of exploring the ruins during the day gradually subsided, and the oppressive atmosphere brought about by the casualties spread.
The wolf warriors silently licked their wounds and gathered the remains of their fallen comrades.
Inside Xu Feng's tent, he was playing with the dark red token.
When mental energy seeps into it, one can sense an extremely faint but exceptionally pure aura of flame.
The token appears to contain some kind of sealed power.
"Interesting—the crafting method of this token is completely different from that of today, and is closer to the ancient crafting techniques."
Does the character "御" mean to control fire? Or to control beasts?
Just as he was pondering, Xiaofeng's voice came from outside the tent: "Senior Jinmu, Xiaofeng requests an audience."
The voice carried a rare hint of unease.
"Go in," Xu Feng said calmly.
The curtain was lifted, and Xiaofeng walked in alone.
It had changed out of its armor and was now wearing a simple gray robe, its daytime majesty gone, and its posture extremely humble.
He was completely different from the majestic wolf king he was during the day.
It walked into the tent, suddenly knelt on one knee, clasped its hands in a fist and said, "Senior, Xiaofeng has a favor to ask!"
Xu Feng raised his eyes: "Speak."
"Xiaofeng—I wish to become your sworn brother!"
Xiaofeng raised his head, his amber vertical pupils filled with sincerity and fervor.
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