Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards-Chapter 182 - 122: Uninvited Guest, Qi Chuan the Slacker (Part 2)

Chapter 182: Chapter 122: Uninvited Guest, Qi Chuan the Slacker (Part 2)

"To be honest, the two of us also discovered the Dust Suppressing Grass and Life and Death Flower in the Demon Valley. Our trip to the Great Rift Demon Valley is precisely because of this," Guan Fei said to Qi Chuan.

"Oh? Didn’t you just claim there were no such Two Spirits Grass in the Demon Valley?" Qi Chuan smiled and asked.

Hearing this, Guan Fei gave an awkward smile.

"We were merely testing you, as you suddenly appeared unexpectedly," Zhao Tao stared at Qi Chuan and said, "Fellow disciple, let us cooperate. The Tier One Peak Demon Beast, the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape in the Great Rift Demon Valley, may be difficult for you to deal with alone. But with the two of us, we can hunt it down together, three against one, for a better chance."

After speaking, the two of them looked at Qi Chuan with a bit of tension.

As the conversation concluded, if Qi Chuan decided not to cooperate with them, they couldn’t bear to abandon the Two Spirits Grass, and a fight would be inevitable. Although they were not afraid, it would delay the gathering of the Spirit Grass. Furthermore, since they were all from the same monastery, it might lead to certain issues in the aftermath.

However, under the gaze of the two, Qi Chuan was silent for a moment as if contemplating. Finally, he chuckled and said, "Alright, although I can solve the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape alone, cooperation wouldn’t hurt."

Hearing this, Guan Fei pursed his lips, and Zhao Tao didn’t believe him, but neither said anything. Zhao Tao just commented, "Let’s hope for a successful cooperation and that we can defeat the Demon Ape."

With the cooperation matters settled, the three further discussed specific details and headed towards the Great Rift Demon Valley, quickly entering it.

The Demon Valley extended deep into the earth as the trio walked on, with only a sliver of sky visible above. The visibility gradually dimmed, akin to a march towards hell.

Zhao Tao led the way in front, occasionally encountering forks, choosing a direction before delving deeper.

Qi Chuan and Guan Fei followed behind, still distrustful of Qi Chuan, leaving Guan Fei of the Qi Refining Tenth Layer to occasionally converse, truly out of vigilance.

The Demon Valley was deep with numerous paths, and Qi Chuan watched Zhao Tao’s path with a calm expression.

Earlier, his words did not deceive them. While the Great Rift Demon Valley was indeed vast, knowing the location containing Dust Suppressing Grass and Life and Death Flower, and guarded by the Tier One Peak Demon Beast Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he could find the place, defeat the Demon Ape easily, and gather the Spirit Grass with some effort.

However, since these two discovered the Spirit Grass’s location, he didn’t mind letting them share in the reward.

As they traveled, the trio gradually ventured deeper into the Great Rift Demon Valley, nearing the location of the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape and the Dust Suppressing Grass and Life and Death Flower.

Unbeknownst to the three, at that moment, outside the Great Rift Demon Valley, two unexpected guests arrived.

"Is this the place?" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Above the Great Rift Demon Valley, near the direction of the Celestial Soul Hall, two black dots rapidly approached. As they drew near, it became evident they were two black-robed figures. One, an elder with his hands behind his back, stood as his robe fluttered in the strong wind, speaking faintly.

"Yes, uncle, this is called the Great Rift Demon Valley, and the Dust Suppressing Grass and Life and Death Flower are deeper inside, guarded by a Tier One Peak Demon Beast, the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape. Nephew is unable to deal with it, so I had to invite you to intervene," the rotund young man with shifty eyes at the elder’s side spoke eagerly.

"Useless! It’s merely a Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape. You’re at the Qi Refining Tenth Layer and can’t handle it? No wonder you’re stuck as a regular disciple and not a True Disciple. With that useless face, it’s certain you’ll never reach Foundation Establishment in this life!"

The elder’s lips were black-purple, eyes sunken, and he harshly reprimanded the young man without mercy upon hearing his words.

Such insulting words brought a flush to the young man’s face, but he still gritted his teeth in embarrassed acknowledgment, "Uncle is right, it is my incompetence. I must trouble uncle to act, and the Spirit Grass belongs to you, leaving me the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape’s carcass."

"Now that sounds reasonable." Hearing this, the elder with purple lips nodded, seeming satisfied, but after a moment added, "You may have the Demon Ape’s carcass, but its essence blood in the heart is quite useful. I can’t give you that."

"Old scoundrel!"

The rotund young man couldn’t help but curse inwardly upon hearing this.

The heart’s essence blood is the most valuable part of the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape, the source of its power. Without it, its value is lesser than a regular Tier One Peak Demon Beast, downright humiliating!

Nonetheless, he dared not show his displeasure, pausing in silence before hoarsely replying, "You’re jesting, uncle. Since you’ve set your sights on the Demon Ape’s essence blood, go ahead and take it."

While speaking, he regretted bitterly inside, realizing that if he hadn’t been lacking strength to handle the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape by himself, he wouldn’t have had to invite this old schemer.

He could only swallow the bitter fruit silently.

Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators rarely found themselves weak, but should there be an opportunity someday...

At this thought, a dark gleam flashed in the rotund young man’s eyes.

The elder with purplish lips seemed unaware of the young man’s thoughts, proclaiming, "Let’s go and see if your Dust Suppressing Grass and Life and Death Flower are still there. If I find you’re deceiving me, I’ll break your three dog legs!"

With those words, the elder flicked his sleeve, descending leisurely towards the Great Rift Demon Valley below.

Behind him, the rotund young man, filled with hatred in his eyes, hesitated, but eventually followed.

Meanwhile.

In a certain dim and chilly cave deep within the Great Rift Demon Valley, a humid smell mixed with the distinct stench of a demon beast permeated the air. The dripping sound of water echoed from unknown origins, and the stone walls inset with red crystal stones reflected a blood-red hue.

Boom! Boom!

Intense collisions resounded, reverberating in the cave. The ground shook and cracked, fissures forming as if the entire cave might collapse at any moment.

"Roar! Roar!"

The Demon Ape’s deep, hoarse roars echoed ceaselessly, its overwhelming anger evident in its voice.

"Is this the Tier One Peak Demon Beast, the Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape? It truly is terrifying..."

Guan Fei manipulated his Top Grade Magical Artifacts—two three-inch bladeless flying knives with a blue-reddish glow, flickering as they hovered and spun around the massive Demon Ape, seeking an opportunity to strike and kill it, while thinking with a hint of fear.

He suddenly felt fortunate that an unexpectedly strong fellow disciple joined them on the road. Otherwise, he and Zhao Tao alone wouldn’t be able to defeat the Demon Ape and might even suffer severe injuries.

Even so, the three of them, working together and engaging in Magical Combat with the Demon Ape from different positions, remained at a stalemate. A careless mistake could result in someone getting hurt, posing considerable risk.

On the other side, Zhao Tao at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer held similar thoughts to Guan Fei. Initially wary and distrustful of Qi Chuan, he found Qi Chuan to be genuinely putting effort into battling against the Demon Ape, showcasing impressive strength and no ill intentions.

By now, he considered Qi Chuan temporarily trustworthy.

"This Giant Strength Demon Rock Ape truly has commendable strength compared to other Tier One Peak Demon Beasts."

However, contrary to the other two’s thoughts, at that moment, Qi Chuan, half-heartedly engaging in Magical Combat while keenly observing the increasingly agitated Demon Ape in the center of the cave, made internal evaluations.

This Demon Ape, standing at one and a half zhang, had a thick grayish-white mane, crimson eyes, and tightly packed muscles, bulging ball-like, with a mouth full of dark yellow iron teeth boasting terrifying bite strength, its large hands with long, razor-sharp nails that could effortlessly slice through rocks.

Its front and back, nearly all over its body, was covered with a thick layer of inky Demon Rock, granting it astonishing Defense Power. Magical Artifacts striking it could only leave behind white scratches.

Its immense strength was evident, yet more importantly, as the battle reached a fever pitch, it was on the verge of a berserk state, in which its powers would become even more terrifying!