After slaying the Empyrean Frost Python, Chu Kuangren arrived at a mountain peak with his horn.
He passed the horn over to Shang Qingxue.
âThank you so much, Sect Leader.â
Shang Qingxue could feel the formidable Frost-based Daoist Rhymes that was radiating from the horn in her hands.
If she could gain some insights from the item, her abilities would drastically improve.
Shang Qingxue was touched. She could deduce just how powerful a beast was if it could produce such a horn. It was likely that none in Emperor Road would be capable of dealing with it.
However, Chu Kuangren had gone to slay the Empyrean Frost Python just because the item was valuable to her.
Although Chu Kuangrenâs foe had always seen him as a heartless person, he was nothing but kind to those around him.
It was the same reason why all of the Black Heaven Sect regarded Chu Kuangren as a great leader.
âLooking at the time, weâve been in the Enchanted Forest Realm for three days now,â said Chu Kuangren.
âThatâs right. We sure have found a lot of treasures in the past three days.â
Murong Xuan said excitedly.
With Chu Kuangrenâs Treasure Locating Skill and undefeatable abilities, the group had discovered many treasures within the short three days.
Now, all they needed now to leave this place and settle down at a location to consume their findings. Only then would they see a huge leap in their abilities.
âI wonder whatâs going on with the Sword Daoist now.â
Chu Kuangren stroked his chin and muttered.
Although Chu Kuangren had found many Opportunities of Fortune, he still could not forget the White Spiritual Divine Fruit that the Sword Daoist mentioned.
As one of the Ten Great Spirit Fruits, the White Spiritual Divine Fruit would surely be of great use to Chu Kuangren.
Just then, Chu Kuangrenâs communication compass vibrated.
It was a message from Jian Changfeng.
âOh, it looks like weâve found something.â
âLetâs see. Is this to the southeast direction?â
Chu Kuangren peered into the distance and grinned. Then, he gestured to Murong Xuan and Shang Qingxue, âCome, letâs harvest ourselves some fruits.â
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After getting injured by Chu Kuangren, the Sword Daoist spent an entire day recovering his wounds.
Following that, he found several valuable items of his own in the Enchanted Forest Realm and had begun searching for the White Spiritual Divine Fruit.
âDozens of millennia ago, the forefathers of the Sword Tribes visited the Enchanted Forest Realm and found the White Spiritual Divine Fruit. As the divine fruit had yet to ripen at that time, they laid a forbidden seal around the area and awaited the day it would finally ripen.â
âAlas, the heavens are unpredictable. Before the Enchanted Forest Realm could reopen, my forefathers perished in their journeys and left nothing but this map in the aftermath.â
The Sword Daoist said as he held a map in his hand.
There was a glowing dot on the map that indicated the Sword Daoistâs current location.
Several thousands of kilometers away was another glowing dot, which indicated the location of the White Spiritual Divine Fruit.
âOnce I get the White Spiritual Divine Fruit, I shall ascend smoothly into the Emperorâs Throne!â
The Sword Daoist exclaimed confidently.
The Sword Daoist was already endowed with remarkable talents that made him a likely candidate for the Emperorâs Throne. With the help of the White Spiritual Divine Fruit, he would far surpass any of the outlawed sky-prides!
It was difficult for the Sword Daoist to contain his excitement at the thought of it.
âIt looks like I must congratulate you in advance, Master Daoist,â said Jian Changfeng.
âHah! Changfeng, Iâll be sure to treat you well once I become an Emperor. You and Meiâer shall be my trustworthy right-hand men.â
The Sword Daoist chuckled lightly.
Jian Changfeng and Swordsman Mei were two of the most remarkable sky-prides in the Sword Tribe. One could say that they were the central pillars of the Sword Tribeâs future.
Getting them on his good side was the quickest way for the Sword Daoist to gain control of the Sword Tribe.
âYour generosity is much appreciated, Master Daoist,â Jian Changfeng said passionately.
Soon, the Sword Daoist and Jian Changfeng arrived at a mountain range.
Although the mountain range looked unsuspecting, it was laced with many traps and seals that would torment even a Boundary Emperor once activated.
However, the Sword Daoist was confident. In his hand was his forefatherâs map that laid the safest path to take in the area.
As long as the Sword Daoist stuck to the route, he would not set off any traps and seals.
âLetâs go.â
The Sword Daoist led the way into the mountain range.
Shortly after, Chu Kuangren and his disciples arrived too.
Staring over the unsuspecting mountain range before him, Chu Kuangren mobilized his spiritual thoughts and could see the countless seals hidden beneath the surface.
The seals were something Chu Kuangren could easily deal with by swinging his sword a couple of times. However, this would unnecessarily alert the Sword Daoist.
If the Sword Daoist were alerted, it would do Chu Kuangren no good.
He still needed the Sword Daoist to lead him to the spirit fruit.
âSuch a shame. If the White Spiritual Divine Fruit was unsealed, my Treasure Locating Skill couldâve easily located it.â
Chu Kuangren shook his head and lamented.
âSect Leader, look over there,â Murong Xuan said as he pointed to a spot.
There were traces of broken soul emblem fragments scattered on the ground.
âOh, Jian Changfeng mustâve left these. It looks like he can be relied upon after all.â
Chu Kuangren smiled with pleasure.
With Jian Changfengâs markings, the group could easily follow the footsteps taken by the Sword Daoist.
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Deep within the mountain range lay a turquoise lake.
The lake water permeated with a thick surge of spiritual powers. On a closer look, it was actually a pool of soul sap!
Just these soul saps alone could fetch values equivalent to several tonnes of soul emblems.
In the middle of the lake stood a mythical, lush green tree that was as tall as the average person.
The tree only bore a single piece of white fruit.
The fruit was about the size of a fist. It was pristine like white jade, surrounded by a gentle cloud of white mist as it radiated magnificent ripples of Daoist Rhymes.
It was none other than the White Spiritual Divine Fruit, one of the Ten Great Spirit Fruits that was much sought after by countless cultivators!
âIâve finally found it.â
The Sword Daoist stepped out of the seal.
He stared excitedly at the White Spiritual Divine Fruit before him and exclaimed, âIt looks like the White Spiritual Divine Fruit has fully ripened!â
The Sword Daoist arrived before the tree in a flash. With his hand covered in a layer of spiritual power, he attempted to reach out for the White Spiritual Divine Fruit.
Just then, the White Spiritual Divine Fruit shook slightly.
The spirit fruit unplucked itself from the tree and flew into the distance.
The sudden change caught the Sword Daoist off guard as he immediately gave chase to the White Spiritual Divine Fruit.
Suddenly, a surge of sword qi greeted the Sword Daoist.
The familiar aura forced the Sword Daoist to draw his long sword and swing it across the incoming attack!
His sword qi burst with unstoppable momentum.
As the Sword Daoistâs sword qi clanked with the incoming sword qi, his body was sent dozens of meters backward.
âThis sword qi, itâs you!â
The Sword Daoist stared into the distance.
He could only watch as a formless mind power levitated the White Spiritual Divine Fruit to a mountain peak, where a young man grabbed it and spun it in his hand.
Of course, the handsome young man who was in white clothes was Chu Kuangren!
âHowâs it you again? Why are you here?!â The Sword Daoist stared deadly into Chu Kuangren as a sense of despair overwhelmed him.
The Sword Daoist had gone through all that effort of searching for the White Spiritual Divine Fruit. Yet before he could touch it, the divine fruit fell into the hands of another person.
The Sword Daoist was infuriated beyond belief. How he wished he was granted the power to kill Chu Kuangren with his eyes.