strictlysupreme Chapter 133 Tracing the Fragrant Grass 1
Chapter 133 Tracing the Fragrant Grass 1
Meanwhile, Hua Yeman and the others returned to Qingxin Valley.
The valley remained tranquil, but everyone's hearts were heavy.
In the council hall in the valley, everyone sat together, the atmosphere so heavy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
"We must find the location of the witchcraft ritual as soon as possible and stop them. Otherwise, the spirit world will surely be plunged into utter ruin."
Dugu Lin's expression was stern, and his tone conveyed a sense of urgency.
“That’s right, but the witchcraft cult has always operated in secrecy, as elusive as ghosts. How can we find clues?”
Flower and Leaf Grass frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry.
At this moment, the usually taciturn Chongyang Jushi suddenly spoke, his voice deep yet clear and powerful: "I have heard that the sacrificial rituals of the witchcraft religion require a rare spiritual herb called Xiangjiancao."
"This herb grows in a special environment and has unique spiritual energy fluctuations. Perhaps we can start from this aspect to explore the traces of witchcraft."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they felt that this was indeed a good idea.
So they decided to split into several groups to search for information about this spiritual herb. Thus began a new chapter in a thrilling adventure to protect the spirit realm.
With unwavering faith, everyone embarked on a journey to find clues about the fragrant herb.
Dugu Lin arrived alone at the vast and boundless Wanbao Pavilion.
The Treasure Pavilion stands in the bustling heart of the spirit world, a place where rare and precious treasures from all directions gather, and one of the most well-connected places in the entire spirit world.
The pavilion was luxuriously decorated, with walls inlaid with various precious gems that emitted a dazzling array of colors.
The pavilion was filled with countless exquisite display shelves, displaying a dazzling array of spiritual treasures, each radiating a unique spiritual energy fluctuation that was breathtaking.
Dugu Lin walked straight towards a shopkeeper in the pavilion. The shopkeeper was slightly plump, with a round face full of professional smiles, but his eyes revealed shrewdness and calculation.
After Dugu Lin politely explained his purpose, the shopkeeper frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.
After a moment, he slowly said, "The spiritual herb that you mentioned is rare. Not many people have even heard of it, let alone seen it."
If there is indeed news about it, the price will certainly be exorbitant.
Knowing the urgency of the situation, Dugu Lin did not hesitate to take out a bag of precious spirit stones and place it on the counter.
The spirit stone emitted a rich spiritual light, instantly attracting the shopkeeper's attention.
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and his smile grew even brighter.
He quickly took the spirit stone and carefully put it away.
Then he leaned closer to Dugu Lin and whispered, "I've recently heard rumors that the Fragrant Seed Grass has appeared on an overseas immortal island. However, the waters around that island are extremely dangerous, with powerful sea beasts roaming freely."
"Many who went to explore never returned. If you wish to go, please be extremely careful."
With a solemn expression, the old aunt led the two sisters, Huaye Man and Huaye Qing, cautiously toward the mysterious and unpredictable Misty Forest.
This forest is shrouded in a thick fog all year round, like a huge and profound mystery, waiting for people to unveil its mysterious veil.
It is said that all sorts of strange and mysterious creatures are hidden in this forest.
These creatures possess unique abilities, and the slightest mishap could lead to annihilation.
As they stepped into the forest, a damp, aged scent, bearing the marks of time, filled the air.
Like a ghost, it blew in like a gust of wind, making one shiver involuntarily.
The scent was a mixture of decaying leaves and the fragrance of unknown plants, creating a sense of oppression and mystery.
Just then, a strange fox that looked like a fox but had nine large, fluffy tails flashed past them like lightning.
Only a faint red shadow remained, along with a lingering trace of the fox's spiritual energy in the air.
Seeing this, Hua Yeqing was overjoyed and instinctively lifted her leg to chase after it. In her opinion, this spirit fox might have some connection with the fragrant herb.
However, her aunt, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly and reached out to grab her tightly.
He lowered his voice and said urgently, "Qingqing, be careful, it might be a trap! This place is very strange, dangers are hidden everywhere, we can't act rashly."
Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, something unexpected happened...
In the misty fog of the Misty Forest, Flower Leaf Vine, Flower Leaf Green, and Auntie were making their way forward cautiously.
The three walked slowly, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily, each step as if testing for unknown dangers.
Suddenly, without warning, the surroundings shook violently, and a group of bizarre-looking monsters surged forth like a tide.
These monsters are somewhat similar in shape to humans, but their bodies are covered with sharp spines, making them look like giant, moving hedgehogs with bared teeth and claws.
Their faces are ferocious, as if they have broken free from the deepest hell, only to bring fear to the world.
The monsters let out deafening screams, so piercing they seemed to tear eardrums apart, more terrifying than the simultaneous quacking of ten thousand ducks.
It twisted its body wildly in a contorted posture, just like a group of drunken, out-of-control octopuses dancing wildly.
They opened their gaping maws, revealing jagged, sharp teeth, and brandished their claws, sharp as blades, seemingly capable of slicing through the air.
It lunged fiercely at the three of them, as if it regarded them as rare delicacies in the world.
The monsters charged too fast and couldn't stop in time. With two muffled thuds, they crashed straight into their companions in front of them.
Then they rolled around like bowling balls that had been knocked away, one on top of the other, creating an instant chaotic scene, as if an absurd farce had suddenly begun.
Faced with this perilous and absurd situation, Hua Ye Man remained calm and composed, as if these monsters were nothing more than a group of insignificant minions.
Her hands moved with lightning speed, so fast that it was impossible to keep up with the eye, and in the blink of an eye, she formed a series of complex and mysterious hand seals.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light screen, like a nimble dragon, shot out from her palm with a "whoosh," accompanied by a whistling wind, and rushed straight towards the group of menacing monsters.
The moment the light barrier collided with the monster, it erupted with a blinding light, accompanied by a deafening roar.
They successfully kept the monsters at bay for the time being, as if they had built an indestructible wall of light for the three of them.
Taking advantage of this brief moment, Hua Yeqing drew his longsword without hesitation.
In an instant, the sword shone brightly, as bright as a star in the night sky, illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime.
She gave a soft shout: "Watch my power!" With a flash, she drifted into the monster horde like a light petal.
Her longsword flew up and down, her swordplay swift and sharp, each swing sending up a spray of blood that scattered like fireworks across the ground.