Chapter 705: Chapter 701: Siege

The same Strange Fruit, there’s a subtle difference between the ones in Yujing Cave Heaven and those in Green Spring Cave Heaven.

Ordinary people won’t notice this extremely slight difference, but he sees it clearly.

The Strange Fruit in Green Spring Cave Heaven has something extra compared to the ones in Yujing Cave Heaven.

A bit of special substance, yet it affects its medicinal efficacy.

It can also enhance cultivation, but because of this special substance, it makes a difference.

He doesn’t know what this thing is yet, but he knows it’s dangerous.

His intuition warns him not to eat it; eating a little might be okay, but more would definitely lead to big trouble.

He is certain that the Strange Flowers and Fruits in Green Spring Cave Heaven are not to be eaten excessively; otherwise, there will be trouble.

Fortunately, he doesn’t eat any; if he eats, he only eats those picked from Yujing Cave Heaven.

Unfortunately, the Strange Flowers and Fruits picked from Yujing Cave Heaven have almost been consumed.

Some were shared out, and the remaining majority went into his belly.

Though they cannot advance the realm, they have laid a solid foundation.

As for the Strange Flowers and Fruits in Green Spring Cave Heaven, unless a way is found to remove that special substance within them, they are to be left aside for now.

He thinks he can find a way to remove these special substances.

After all, compared to others, his greatest advantage is that he can see them.

Super Sense is completely and thoroughly released, illuminating twenty miles around.

Within the radius of twenty miles, various Strange Beasts never seen during the day emerge in droves.

These Strange Beasts fight each other, hunt each other, displaying extraordinary power.

Chu Zhiyuan is astonished.

These Strange Beasts are either as swift as electricity, or possess extreme strength, or are thick-skinned and hard to move.

If it were him facing them, some beasts would have to be avoided; some, he couldn’t break their defense even with direct confrontation.

No wonder it’s warned not to act at night within Green Spring Cave Heaven.

He has Super Sense, so he can see some Strange Beasts; without Super Sense, many Strange Beasts can’t even be sensed, and can only be slaughtered blindly.

During his Insight, he takes out the Karma Stone Meditation Cushion from the Silver Ring and sits on the cushion.

After sealing the cave with a boulder, he cultivates on the cushion overnight.

…

At dawn the next day, the disturbances of the night clear away, and Green Spring Cave Heaven returns to being a tranquil and peaceful place.

Compared to last night, it’s like two worlds, showing completely different faces of Cave Heaven.

Chu Zhiyuan continues eastward, following the direction warned by his intuition.

Meanwhile, he uses the Spiritual Rhinoceros Pearl to direct the other six descendants of the Spiritual Mountain towards the east.

His aim is to encircle the demon experts, rather than fighting solo.

In the evening of the second day, Chu Zhiyuan gathers with six Spirit Guard descendants at the summit of a mountain.

A maiden, who was the first to finish reading the Silk Book, plus five youths.

The six solemnly stand before him, gazing intently at him.

Chu Zhiyuan smiles: “We’ll see them tomorrow, no need to be too nervous; what’s entering is merely Transformation Realm of the Demon Clan.”

“Your Highness, there is a Miracle Technique that can seal cultivation, lowering the realm by one level.”

Chu Zhiyuan replies: “No matter the method, cultivation is just at Transformation Realm.”

“If Divinity Transformation Realm descends, its Martial Skill realm will be extremely high.”

“Hmm, it can’t be underestimated.” Chu Zhiyuan nods: “So we can’t rush to act, let’s first observe and probe.”

The six relax.

Their biggest worry isn’t the Demon Clan being too strong, given they’re also at Transformation Realm.

They fear Chu Zhiyuan too arrogance, underestimating the enemy lightly.

After all, he has just defeated Yuanzhen’s two princes and is invincible.

Since Chu Zhiyuan isn’t underestimating the enemy, they are relieved, as it’s six against one, outnumbered.

Chu Zhiyuan says: “Let’s cultivate tonight to replenish energy; we’ll fight tomorrow morning.”

“Alright.”

The group finds a cave here and follows Chu Zhiyuan into the cave.

This cave is obviously intentionally constructed.

They know that it’s done by those who entered Cave Heaven before.

The previous generation plants trees, the next generation enjoys the shade.

After the cave is sealed with a boulder, it’s still bright inside, with Luminous Pearls embedded in the stone walls.

Chu Zhiyuan takes out the Karma Stone Meditation Cushion from his sleeve, places it by the wall, sits down, and closes his eyes to begin cultivating.

He becomes increasingly dissatisfied with his current realm, eager to take one step into Divinity Transformation Realm.

The group sees him like this and all sit down, start to close their eyes and cultivate.

Cultivation speed is faster within Cave Heaven, they cherish it greatly.

——

At dawn, Chu Zhiyuan opens his eyes and glances at the other six.

These six are people of exceptional talent.

Looking at the Spiritual Energy vortex atop their heads, though not as strong as him, they are stronger than the Eldest Prince, Second Prince, and Third Prince.

With such talent, paired with enough resources, there’s no worry about not advancing quickly.

Spirit Guards’ descendants have a high chance of producing cultivation prodigies.

One is bloodline, the other is the Outer Realm Battlefield which offers many strange items, beneficial to the next generation when taken.

Many Spirit Guards’ descendants were nourished by Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures when still in the womb, winning at the starting line.

Compared to the princes, this is by no means inferior.

Chu Zhiyuan shakes his head secretly.

The strong remain strong.

Those with mediocre talent almost have no chance of catching up.

The six sit separately in different parts of the cave, distancing themselves from each other.

They look up at Chu Zhiyuan.

Can’t help but sigh secretly.

They are keenly perceptive individuals, all sensing the difference between their Spiritual Energy vortex and Chu Zhiyuan’s.

This gap is extremely obvious, so even though Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation isn’t as high as theirs, he will quickly catch up, with even greater potential.

This Ninth Prince truly possesses extraordinary talent, absolutely unattainable by them.

Chu Zhiyuan stands up, stretches, his body crackles audibly, resonating in unison.

He shows a comfortable expression, sighs long: “Should we fill our stomach a bit?”

“Your Highness, where are the demon experts?”

“They’re just ten miles away.” Chu Zhiyuan says: “Shouldn’t we fill the stomach before acting?”

A youth confidently says: “Your Highness, we can capture him first, then eat later.”

“Alright.” Chu Zhiyuan nods: “Then let’s settle the little demon first.”

He leads the six, drifting down the mountain peak, passing five peaks, and suddenly stops when arriving at another peak.

He stands among ancient woods, on a thick ancient tree’s branch, pointing across: “That little demon is in the cave opposite.”

Not only can they find caves, demon clan experts can equally find them.

Chu Zhiyuan says: “Fortunately, there’s only one.”

That’s his biggest concern.

The group also breathes a sigh of relief.

Chu Zhiyuan continues: “Since there’s only one, let’s not probe. Just charge in and finish him off.”

The group nods solemnly.

Chu Zhiyuan says: “Do you know the formation technique?”

“Rest assured, Your Highness, we’ve practiced the array.”

“That’s even better. Just form the array and crush him, I’ll be on the side ready to strike.”

“Yes.”

The six hesitate no longer, exchange glances, drift down into the woods below, and stealthily climb the opposite peak, advancing step by step.

Chu Zhiyuan then crosses the void directly, invisible force carrying him, gliding through mid-air to a patch of woods halfway up the opposite peak.

After waiting a while, he joins the six, then heads toward the mountain top.

He has already gained insight into the demon expert’s realm inside the cave, already at Eighth Transition.

Even if they fought him one-on-one, the seven of them wouldn’t likely defeat him.

He rushes to the front, leads the six, directly arrives at the cave entrance atop the peak, suddenly swerves sideways, avoiding an invisible force slicing through, producing a soft whistling sound.

Chu Zhiyuan snorts: “Be wary of his finger force, it’s invisible and traceless!”

While dodging, he continues charging inward, with the other six closely following, all pouncing into the cave.