Chapter 5743
They disturbed a swarm of ghost-faced bees capable of spraying paralyzing stingers. Chen Ping used fire magic to create a vacuum, collected royal jelly, and fed it to the little fire qilin.
They also encountered a phantom leopard skilled in stealth and soul attacks, extremely troublesome. Chen Ping went to great lengths, using a trace of the Demon-Suppressing Tower’s aura to intimidate it before finally killing it. The essence of its soul power greatly benefited the little fire qilin.
Along the way, Chen Ping, like a top-tier hunter, used his rich combat experience and powerful application of laws to command the giant ape, slaying one powerful demonic beast after another.
The inner cores, essence blood, and soul fragments of these demonic beasts became the best food to feed the little fire qilin.
The little fire qilin grew at a visible speed.
Its body had grown slightly larger, its crimson scales were more vibrant and dazzling, faintly shimmering with light, and the qilin true fire it breathed out was increasingly condensed and scorching. The aura it emitted was already approaching the level of the Human Immortal Realm.
It seemed to enjoy the process of fighting and devouring, and its cooperation with Chen Ping became increasingly seamless, often providing early warnings or assisting in attacks.
Chen Ping himself, amidst this intense battle and constant healing, was slowly recovering from his injuries, gaining more refined control over his power, and gradually increasing his adaptability to the new environment.
He was like a young dragon venturing into the wilderness, beginning to use his claws to carve a path to survival for himself and his companions in this forest where danger and opportunity coexist.
The giant ape carried Chen Ping and the little fire unicorn, traveling for an unknown amount of time through the dense, primeval jungle.
The surrounding trees grew increasingly tall and thick, the dense spiritual energy almost condensing into a tangible mist, but this also meant that the level of hidden danger was constantly rising.
Chen Ping remained highly vigilant, his divine sense spreading outwards like an invisible spiderweb, sensing every rustle of wind.
Suddenly, the giant ape beneath him let out a low, excited roar, its pace noticeably quickening, even showing a hint of urgency, as it charged forward in one direction.
Its thick arms parted the layers of huge, wall-like vines and ferns, as if rushing toward a specific goal.
Chen Ping’s heart stirred slightly. Could this giant ape have discovered some rare and precious treasure?
He patted the giant ape’s rough neck, signaling it to calm down, while simultaneously becoming even more vigilant.
The little fire qilin also seemed to sense something, waking from its slumber, perching on Chen Ping’s shoulder, its nostrils flaring slightly, its crimson eyes gleaming with curiosity.
Passing through the last natural barrier formed by thorns, the scene before them suddenly opened up.
This was a small basin located in the heart of a valley, where sunlight could filter through the sparse canopy of trees.
In the center of the basin, the soil was a strange dark red, as if it had been soaked in blood. And on that dark red soil, several strangely shaped plants were growing!
The plants were entirely blood red, crystal clear, like they were carved from the finest red jade, their canopies forming perfect cloud shapes, layer upon layer, emitting an extremely rich life essence and a unique, bloody fragrance.
Just smelling that fragrance made Chen Ping feel his blood and qi surge slightly, and even the recovery of his injuries seemed to accelerate slightly.
“This is… a Blood Spirit Mushroom? And it’s at least ten thousand years old!”
Chen Ping’s eyes instantly lit up with surprise.
The Blood Spirit Mushroom is a top-tier natural treasure used to temper the physical body, replenish blood and qi, and even repair soul injuries. It’s extremely rare even in the Nine Heavens, and he never expected to encounter several in this unfamiliar forest!
For him and the little fire qilin, who were still recovering from serious injuries, this was like a godsend!