Chapter 480
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Chapter 480: The Dark Spirit Fruits Are Ripe!
“Granddaddy Seng,” Su Yi called out, sensing the increasingly potent aura radiating from the Blood Spiritual Ginseng. The fragrance in the air seemed to grow stronger and more intoxicating with each passing day.
“Find a place for me. I need about 48 hours. I’m going to cross the tribulation!”
The radiance of the Blood Spiritual Ginseng fluctuated as it spoke, its voice carrying a hint of urgency. Moments later, it vanished once again amidst the patches of spiritual herbs.
Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others stood frozen in shock, their eyes still fixed on the spot where the Blood Spiritual Ginseng had disappeared. Some of them struggled to process what they had just witnessed.
“Forty-eight hours? That precise?” Su Yi raised an eyebrow in slight disbelief, though excitement welled up in his heart. The Blood Spiritual Ginseng had finally reached the stage where it could attempt another tribulation.
“It looks like they’ve benefited as well,” Situ Muyang remarked, his gaze shifting to a corner of the space where two shadows, surrounded by glowing light, quietly rested—the Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the Wolf-headed Demon Bat leader.
At this moment, both demon beasts were enveloped in radiant halos, their eyes gently closed, seemingly immersed in the mysterious blessings of the space.
Su Yi’s lips curved into a satisfied smile. He knew that this mysterious space held even greater benefits for demon beasts than for humans. It was unexpected, yet gratifying, to see the Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the Wolf-headed Demon Bat leader receiving such immense advantages.
“Wow, the Dark Spirit Fruits seem… different now!” Zhang Qing suddenly exclaimed, pointing excitedly toward a nearby fruit tree.
Everyone turned their attention to the tree. It was about three meters tall, with a trunk the size of a bowl, emanating a spiritual aura. Dark red lights shimmered around it, and on its branches hung 40 to 50 fruits, each about the size of a baby’s fist. These fruits glowed with a misty, translucent brilliance.
Intrigued, Su Yi walked over to the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree and inspected it closely. The tree seemed to radiate vitality, and its fruits, which had once been green tinged with dark red, had now turned entirely green, shimmering like flawless jade.
“The Dark Spirit Fruits are ripe!” Situ Muyang exclaimed, his eyes lighting up. The sight of the fully ripened fruits left him visibly delighted.
“But they feel… different,” Situ Muyang added, furrowing his brow slightly. This wasn’t just about the fruits being ripe; there was something intangible about them that had changed.
Su Yi smiled knowingly as he inspected the fruits. He alone understood the transformation that had taken place. Both the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree and its fruits had been profoundly affected by the mysterious space, enhancing their medicinal properties far beyond their original potency.
“The Dark Spirit Fruits have ripened,” Su Yi announced with a faint smile. Plucking one of the radiant fruits from the tree, he handed it to Xu Jiahui. “As I’ve always said, we share our blessings and support each other through difficulties. Everyone gets a portion of the Dark Spirit Fruits.”
Xu Jiahui took the fruit from Su Yi’s hand, her expression a mix of joy and disbelief. For a moment, she stood dazed, seemingly unable to process the precious gift she had just received.
“Everyone can have some,” Su Yi continued. Carefully, he plucked more of the Dark Spirit Fruits, distributing them to Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, Qing Chao, Wang Fan, and Liu Ji.
The group accepted the fruits with excitement and gratitude. These were treasures of extraordinary rarity—items coveted even by many direct disciples. Yet, here they were, holding them effortlessly in their hands. They knew that consuming the Dark Spirit Fruits would bring unimaginable benefits to their cultivation.
“Here’s yours,” Su Yi said, handing a Dark Spirit Fruit to Situ Muyang.
Situ Muyang studied the fruit in his hand before remarking, “Dark Spirit Fruits are treasures that need to be stored in jade containers to preserve their efficacy.”
Retrieving a jade box from the space bag that Su Yi had returned to him earlier, Situ Muyang carefully placed the fruit inside. The box seemed custom-made for this purpose, perfectly cradling the luminous treasure.
“Aren’t you planning to take it now?” Su Yi asked, surprised. The jade box that Situ Muyang carried had clearly been prepared in advance, suggesting he had intended to secure the Dark Spirit Fruits before entering the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords.
“Although you can consume the Dark Spirit Fruits now, to fully maximize their properties, you should take them when breaking through the ninth level of the Yuan Spirit Realm to enter the Yuan True Realm. At that critical moment, their effects are most potent and can help you break through to the Yuan True Realm in one fell swoop,” Situ Muyang explained to Su Yi.
“I see.” Su Yi hadn’t known this. He had initially been tempted to taste the Dark Spirit Fruits, but upon hearing this, he immediately abandoned the idea.
“Young Master Situ,” Zhang Qing asked, “if someone consumes the Dark Spirit Fruits beforehand, would it cause any major issues?”
“There won’t be any significant problems. The expected medicinal effects will still be present,” Situ Muyang replied with a nod.
“Do all of you plan to take the Dark Spirit Fruits now?” Su Yi asked Zhang Qing and the others.
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, Qing Chao, Wang Fan, and Xu Jiahui nodded in unison. They had their own considerations. None of them knew how long it might take to reach the ninth level of the Yuan Spirit Realm. Additionally, possessing such a rare treasure could draw unwanted attention, putting them at risk if the news leaked. It seemed safer to consume the fruits immediately.
“Alright, you can continue cultivating here and feel free to consume the Dark Spirit Fruits,” Su Yi said, understanding their concerns.
As outer disciples, their main goal in coming here was to grow stronger, seize opportunities, and prepare for the chance to perform well and potentially become inner disciples upon returning. It was crucial to take every opportunity to enhance their strength.
“Did I lose something from my space bag?” Situ Muyang suddenly exclaimed, rummaging through his bag after securing the Dark Spirit Fruits. His expression shifted as he realized several items were missing—most notably, his pills and, more importantly, a mid-level Emperor Grade martial arts technique.
The missing martial art was none other than the Bound Dragon Skies Wind Realm, a mid-level Emperor Grade technique with wind attributes.
“Hehe, I opened it out of curiosity,” Su Yi admitted with a sheepish chuckle, making no effort to hide the truth.
“You…” Situ Muyang was momentarily stunned. This guy had some serious nerve!
Situ Muyang scrutinized Su Yi, feeling both exasperated and helpless. He knew Su Yi had a bold personality, but he couldn’t figure out how Su Yi had managed to open the martial arts scroll. According to his elders, even he himself didn’t have enough cultivation to unlock it.
“I’m warning you,” Situ Muyang said sternly, “that martial art is far more powerful than you realize, and it has a significant origin. If you don’t give it back, it could bring you serious trouble.”
“Give it back to you? I don’t want it anymore,” Su Yi replied with a dismissive look. He casually tossed a scroll at Situ Muyang.
It was the martial arts scroll for Bound Dragon Skies Wind Realm, but it had clearly already been opened by Su Yi.
“You really opened it!” Situ Muyang exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise and disbelief. Despite being warned by his elders that his cultivation level wasn’t sufficient, this guy had somehow managed to unlock the technique.
“I was just curious,” Su Yi said with an awkward smile. He knew all too well that opening the martial arts scroll had been no simple feat.
Situ Muyang stared at Su Yi for a long moment before letting out a deep breath. “Since you’ve already opened it, there’s no changing that. However, I want half of the Dark Spirit Fruits as compensation. You should understand the value of this martial arts technique!”
