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Chapter 178 Fighting fiercely to obtain the inheritance

The appearance of the Yaksha serpent was within Zhang Lingyu's expectations. He had already made some preparations for it, giving Zhang Xingyao and Zhang Lingyu two talismans each.

"A mid-grade fourth-tier defensive talisman? Lingyu, where did you get it?"

Zhang Xingyao looked at the talisman in his hand. Such a high-level talisman was worth at least 20,000 spirit stones. He remembered that his family did not have any. It seemed that his junior's family was really wealthy.

"Alright, now is not the time to dwell on this issue. Focus on the enemy."

The old man waved his hand and activated the talisman first. With the protection of the fourth-grade mid-level talisman, the threat posed by the poisonous fog to them had been reduced to the minimum. So he continued, "We must finish this quickly."

The poisonous fog outside is getting thicker and thicker, which not only affects divine sense detection, but also weakens spells by 10% for no reason, not to mention magical artifacts.

Once a magical artifact is exposed to the outside world, it will also be subject to some corrosion.

"It really is an ancient, exotic species..."

Zhang Lingyu was unwilling to unleash the six Xuan Ting flying swords sooner, but instead took out the six flying swords he had previously used and patrolled around the three of them.

As the fog thickened, the shadowy figures of the Yaksha serpent, which could previously be seen, were now completely silent, with only endless, ghastly green poisonous fog churning around them.

It is still waiting.

As an ancient and exotic species, it possesses intelligence beyond that of ordinary demonic beasts. From the previous probing, it concluded that these three were not easy to deal with. If it rashly went forward, it would definitely suffer. It would be better to use its own advantages to slowly wear them down.

At this moment, the Yaksha serpent had already climbed to the rock wall above the three of them. Looking at the somewhat bewildered boy below, its vertical pupils flickered slightly as it slowly waited, flicking its tongue.

In its perception, the spiritual shield formed by the fourth-tier mid-grade talisman was not very sturdy. With just one fang, it could definitely break through its defense, but it would have to wait a while longer.

Only when the power of the spirit shield is weakened further will there be a 100% chance of success.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed, and the spiritual light emanating from the three people's spiritual shields has become increasingly dim, but the main character has yet to appear.

"hiss..."

Zhang Lingyu, who had been standing still, took a small step forward. For a moment, the six flying swords around her body opened up, and the Yaksha serpent above her head immediately realized that its opportunity had come. It opened its blood-red maw and began to bite downwards.

"You beast, that's exactly what I've been waiting for!"

Zhang Lingyu snorted coldly, and six Xuan Ting flying swords flew out of his storage bag one after another, forming the Azure Lotus Sword Formation in an instant, carrying the thunderous force of ten thousand pounds and fiercely attacking the sky above!

Zhang Yuanhua and Zhang Xingyao also responded to him.

Indeed, he was the weakest in cultivation among them and the easiest target to deal with, but in terms of spiritual sense, he was in no way inferior to Zhang Yuanhua. They could see the movements of the Yaksha Nether Serpent in the poisonous fog very clearly.

The other side is waiting for the right opportunity, and aren't they waiting for the same opportunity?

So when the Yaksha serpent was coiled above their heads, the three decided to hold back and wait for the other to make a mistake.

However, the monsters are cautious and someone must reveal a weakness first before they will take the bait.

Zhang Lingyu was undoubtedly the most suitable bait.

Seeing the three people below attacking it simultaneously, targeting its weakest point—the Yaksha-like face—the monster's vertical pupils suddenly contracted. It desperately tried to change direction, but it was too late.

Purple flames and lightning intertwined, and the poisonous mist in the sky was burned with crackling sounds, leaving large holes and revealing the ferocious snake head, which then landed precisely on its vulnerable head.

"roar!"

The Yaksha serpent and the demonic face on its head emitted a painful shriek. Zhang Lingyu and the other two quickly guarded their minds, as being affected by its magic could cause considerable damage to their souls.

They were a bit better off, but Zhang Xingyao was a beat slower to react, and his face turned pale instantly. Fortunately, he took the pill in time and looked better.

Severely damaged, the poisonous mist inside the cave could no longer be maintained and began to recede at an extremely fast speed. However, the Yaksha serpent began to writhe its massive body in pain.

Suddenly, rocks began to fall from the cliff face.

If left unchecked, this place will surely be thrown into complete chaos.

We can't let them get away with this.

The three immediately unleashed their strongest spells and magical artifacts, and the lightning and fire once again illuminated the cave. The scales of the Yaksha serpent were indeed sturdy, but how could it withstand the fierce attacks of a cultivator wielding a high-grade Foundation Establishment artifact for long?

Before long, several pools of blood had formed in the cave, mixed with many broken scales.

Zhang Xingyao felt a pang of heartache seeing this; if these scales were collected, they would be enough to forge a high-grade Foundation Establishment armor.

"Oh no! It's trying to escape back into the pool! Stop it!"

With a cry of alarm from the old man, the Yaksha serpent began to desperately flee towards the pool. Its body was now covered in sword wounds, its scales were scattered and hanging haphazardly, and several pieces of flesh had been cut off. It was already teetering on the brink of death.

If I can manage to escape into it, there will surely be a glimmer of hope.

"Chirp!"

Zhang Lingyu and his two companions were not about to give their opponent a chance. A rope flew out from the boy's waist, growing longer and thicker in the air, and soon hooked onto his tail. The next second, it began to climb up his body.

Just as the Yaksha serpent was about to reach the edge of the pool, the Binding Spirit Rope suddenly tightened, leaving bloody marks, causing it to howl in pain.

However, being a fourth-tier high-level demon beast, it was in its death throes, its body thrashing wildly, causing boulders to roll down the surrounding rock walls. Zhang Lingyu was in even more agony.

Previously, he had already consumed a small portion of his mana by using the Azure Lotus Sword Formation, and now it was being rapidly absorbed by the Binding Spirit Rope. If he could not stop the opponent within a dozen breaths, it would definitely break free and escape.

Zhang Yuanhua and his companion knew this, and just as the opponent was about to break free, they finally managed to kill him with all their might.

The three people who saw this finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As an ancient and exotic species, the Yaksha Serpent is incredibly powerful. It could easily defeat three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. The reason it was defeated was because it had never fought against cultivators before.

It has been more than two hundred years since Master Mingyu captured it to be used as a trial for the inheritance. It has been dealing with mostly the monsters here and has no experience at all.

Although its bloodline power makes it cautious and cunning by nature, how can it compare to a cultivator in this respect?

Moreover, these were three seasoned cultivators who had experienced countless battles and deceitful schemes.

As the corpse of the Yaksha serpent crashed heavily to the ground, Zhang Lingyu released his magical artifact, sat cross-legged, and began to take pills to regulate his breathing.

The two did not disturb them. The old man was responsible for watching over them, while Zhang Xingyao went to cut up the monster's materials.

These ancient creatures are treasures from head to toe. Their scales, fangs, and demon cores are secondary. The key is the yaksha demon face on their foreheads, whose poison sacs, if properly processed, can be used to refine elixirs.

The poison sac alone could fetch 20,000 to 30,000 spirit stones, and if a poison cultivator were to obtain it, their cultivation level could be greatly increased.

As for flesh and blood, they are excellent ingredients for making spiritual food, and are perfect for replenishing qi and blood.

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After nearly two hours, Zhang Lingyu's magical power had almost fully recovered. He then stood up and looked at the two people beside him, saying, "Grandpa, Uncle, shall we go in?"

"Why don't we wait a little longer? There's no rush," Zhang Xingyao advised softly. The boy's magical power had not fully recovered, and they were unaware of the dangers that might lurk within the cave.

After all, there was a Yaksha serpent guarding the place even before we went inside.

"Don't worry, Uncle, it's nothing."

Zhang Lingyu shook his head and refused. After the monster died, there was no more danger in the cave, and now he could go in and obtain the inheritance left by True Person Mingyu.

Seeing his insistence, the two checked again and, after confirming that there were no problems, nodded in agreement.

After crossing the pool, a large gate appeared before us, with a recessed area in the center. It seemed that a key was needed to enter.

Of course, the key is the inheritance token in their possession.

As the token was slowly inserted, the heavy door began to open slowly. Zhang Yuanhua and his companion were on tenterhooks, ready to face any sudden danger.

Fortunately, nothing came at them after the gate opened.

To ensure absolute safety, the three of them each affixed a talisman before cautiously moving forward.

Upon entering, the first thing that catches the eye is the main hall, where a stone chair sits at the front, upon which sits an old man carved from stone.

The stone statue is carved entirely from dark blue-black iron stone. It is not sitting with its legs hanging down, but rather with its right leg slightly bent, its left leg placed horizontally on the edge of the stone chair, its left hand naturally resting on its knee, and its right hand loosely clenched into a fist and gently resting on the armrest.

Even more exquisite is the stone chair, with its armrests carved with coiled dragon patterns. The dragon's head is hidden in the clouds and mist, and every pattern on the dragon's scales is clearly visible, as if it is about to break through the wall at any moment, but it is suppressed into eternal silence by his gentle hand.

Looking down, one can see another stone statue below, a young man kneeling respectfully on a prayer mat, his hands raised in reverence.

There was an empty prayer mat to the side, waiting for someone, I wonder.

"It must be True Monarch Yu Hai and True Person Ming Yu!"

The three were so shocked that they stood there for a long time before they came to their senses. Although there were no annotations next to the statues, they already knew who the two were.

Of course, the most important thing is not the two stone statues.

Instead, Master Mingyu held the jade slip in mid-air with both hands, and a crimson jade slip floated quietly in the air, emitting a faint spiritual light.

The Burning Primordial Fire Sutra!

The three of them immediately stared intently. Why would they risk such a great risk to travel thousands of miles to this cave?

It's all for this fifth-grade cultivation technique!

With it, the family can truly rise to prominence.

However, Zhang Yuanhua and the others did not rush forward to take it. Instead, they looked at the futon next to Master Mingyu. Since it was placed here, it must have a profound meaning.

The futon was placed at the same level as Mingyu, which clearly indicated that this True Person was accepting disciples on behalf of his master. If one wanted to obtain the cultivation technique, he would probably have to first become a disciple of True Lord Yuhai, who was at the head of the table.

Becoming a disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator is something many people would rather die for. Even a deceased Nascent Soul cultivator leaves behind a legacy and inheritance that is the envy of many.

"Lingyu, since you obtained the inheritance token, you are the one who needs to become my disciple."

"Yeah yeah."

Zhang Yuanhua and the other man took a step back at the same time. Seeing this, the boy did not refuse and stepped forward towards the prayer mat.

Although he had already become a disciple of Tianji Sanren in Yanxing County, this did not prevent him from becoming a disciple of Yuhai Laoren. After all, cultivators have long lifespans and it is normal for them to have several masters.

According to ancient traditions, all cultivation techniques and spells practiced by cultivators should be taught by their creators.

"Disciple Zhang Lingyu, today under the guidance of senior brother Mingyu Zhenren, I have the honor of witnessing the true face of my master. Although my master is no longer here, since I have accepted the inheritance, I am your disciple."

"Please accept my bow!"

As he finished speaking, Zhang Lingyu kowtowed three times.

After all the formalities were completed, the jade slip in mid-air flickered slightly, then transformed into a stream of light and flew into his brow. Instantly, a massive amount of information filled his mind.

If it weren't for his strong spirit, he would have fainted from the pain on the spot.

A full quarter of an hour passed before he slowly opened his eyes and stood up.

"how?"

Zhang Yuanhua and his companion immediately went forward to check on the situation. The boy hadn't uttered a word and hadn't responded to their calls, which had nearly scared them to death.

If I hadn't noticed that there was nothing unusual about my physical body and soul, I would have really thought that some remnant soul was trying to possess me.

"Don't worry, Grandpa and Uncle, I'm fine."

Zhang Lingyu explained with a smile, "The amount of information transmitted just now was simply too enormous, and I couldn't digest it all at once."

This jade slip not only contains the cultivation technique "Burning Yuan Fire Scripture", but more importantly, it also contains many accompanying spells. Although most of them are fourth-grade, three fifth-grade spells are left for him to cultivate.

The techniques, corresponding to escape, defense, and attack respectively, were all carefully selected by Master Mingyu.

He must have been afraid that his junior brother would perish early.

In addition, he was also told about the many layouts and items of this cave dwelling. Now Zhang Lingyu could use the token in his hand to dismantle the great formation outside and bring it back to the clan.

"By the way, Lingyu, does this inheritance say anything about not being able to pass on the 'Burning Primordial Fire Scripture' to outsiders?"

"Don't worry, Uncle. The jade slip doesn't specify anything, so you can safely give it to the clan for use. I'll make a copy and give a copy to Grandfather in a bit."

"Good, that's excellent."

After hearing this, Zhang Xingyao finally felt relieved, since the main purpose of this trip was precisely for this "Burning Yuan Fire Scripture".

If there really are restrictions, and the boy is forced to reveal them, wouldn't that kill him?

After finishing speaking, Zhang Lingyu told the two all the other spells and matters attached to the jade slip. Zhang Xingyao became even more excited and exclaimed "Good!" three times.

With the external array in place, the issue of the spirit stone mine at home can finally be perfectly resolved.

"Alright, Xingyao, how old are you? Don't make such a fuss. If outsiders saw you, they would think you were a child."

Zhang Yuanhua also had a big smile on his face. In his opinion, since the most important inheritance had already been handed over, what was a mere array?

However, having such a formation makes me feel much more at ease.

He glanced around at the rooms surrounding the main hall and asked curiously, "Lingyu, did this master leave you anything else?"

"Haha, Grandpa, don't worry, I'll take you to see it right away."

"You'll be satisfied!"

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