Chapter 343: Purple Secrets Mountain, Golden Bodhi Dates!

Outside the Purple Secrets Realm.

“Hmm!?”

The Spirit Control Sect’s Golden Core cultivator’s expression suddenly darkened.

When they send disciples to the Purple Secrets Realm for training, they bring soul plaques to confirm deaths within the realm.

After all, while not all of these disciples are top geniuses, they are considered excellent.

If there were mass deaths, it would indicate something unusual, and they would need to take action to stop the trial.

Although there wasn’t a mass death situation now,

just now, three soul plaques in his Storage Bag shattered at almost the same time!

This kind of situation is extremely rare!

The simultaneous death of three disciples likely means they encountered danger together.

“They shouldn’t have reached the central area yet. How could this happen?”

“Moreover, among the three soul plaques, I remember Tuoba Lie is naturally strong with extraordinary power.”

The Spirit Control Sect’s Golden Core cultivator looked serious.

“What’s wrong, Black Wind Real Person? Did your disciples encounter some accident in the realm?”

A nearby Azure Cloud Sect cultivator noticed the Spirit Control Sect’s reaction, stroked his beard, and asked with a smile.

“Hmph, I just remembered something.”

The Spirit Control Sect cultivator stood with his hands behind his back, responding impolitely.

Although this Purple Secrets Realm is just a training ground,

for the four great immortal sects, it has a competitive edge.

So even though three of his disciples just died, he was unwilling to admit it to save face.

After all, it’s just three disciples. The final result is what really matters.

“Oh? Now that we’re idle, Black Wind Real Person, are you interested in a little wager?”

The Azure Cloud Sect cultivator kept smiling and suggested.

At their level, useful Natural Treasures are rare and hard to buy with Spirit Stones.

So they often resort to bartering.

Seeing an opportunity now, he naturally wanted to gain some advantage.

“Since Real Person Li is interested, I’m willing to accompany you!”

The Spirit Control Sect cultivator replied.

It’s said that one can lose a person but not the battle. If he refused, it would seem like he was afraid!

Besides, he had some confidence in his own disciples.

After all, the Spirit Control Sect disciples are battle-hardened, unlike those from the Azure Cloud Sect or the Sunset Glow Sect.

The three who died probably just encountered some unexpected situation.

“I wonder how Ping’an, Quanzhen, and Qingshan are doing now.”

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged in the distance, his expression calm.

With the Lu Clan Genealogy, he clearly knew the life and death status of his children.

But seeing the occasional change in the expressions of some Foundation Establishment cultivators, he couldn’t help but feel a bit worried.

However, seeing that the Jinlong Ridge Foundation Establishment cultivator in the distance remained calm, he guessed that Lu Quanzhen hadn’t encountered the Jin Family cultivators.

This made Lu Changsheng feel that he could judge his son’s situation by observing the Jin Family cultivator’s expression.

Inside the Purple Secrets Realm.

In a dense forest.

“Tsk tsk tsk, this person really had a backup plan.”

Lu Quanzhen sorted through the Storage Bags he had obtained and found a Talisman Treasure in Tuoba Lie’s Storage Bag, clicking his tongue in admiration.

But this was because the man was too arrogant, and Lu Ping’an’s combat strength was too astonishing.

Under normal circumstances, who would think that a Qi Refining cultivator would be so fierce in battle?

Lu Quanzhen had participated in the White Tiger Mountain battle and knew the power of Foundation Establishment.

Lu Ping’an’s punch was no less powerful than his fierce uncle’s attacks, and probably even stronger.

In that split second, the opponent had no time to react.

Unless the man and the woman beside him immediately went all out in defense or used their Talisman Treasure.

Otherwise, they were doomed!

However, someone as proud as Tuoba Lie would never go all out against someone right away.

This also served as a reminder to Lu Quanzhen not to underestimate anyone.

In life and death situations, you never know your opponent’s true strength.

Just like his barely adult sister, Lu Wangshu.

A Fifth Layer of Qi Refining cultivator who could take out dozens of talismans, and even Second-Tier talismans, to form a Talisman Formation.

If underestimated, even a peak Qi Refining cultivator could die at her hands.

“Hiss, this situation in my family is a bit too shocking, isn’t it!?”

At this moment, Lu Quanzhen suddenly realized that his family’s situation seemed a bit exaggerated.

Whether it was his eldest brother, the younger brother who had just returned home, or his barely adult sister Lu Wangshu, they could all be called geniuses!

Any one of them, placed in another Foundation Establishment family, could be considered a top seed capable of leading the family further.

But how many years had it been since his family produced three such talents!

If it weren’t for his encounter with their uncle, he wouldn’t have been able to compare with the three of them at all.

Moreover, he remembered that there were a few younger siblings with decent cultivation speed who didn’t participate in the family’s Spirit Testing Ceremony at the age of six.

“Hiss”

Lu Quanzhen’s eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

He shook his head, not thinking too much, and finished sorting through the thirteen Storage Bags.

There weren’t many Spirit Stones, totaling less than a thousand.

But there were thirty-three Artifacts!

Six mid-Tier Artifacts, nineteen High-Tier Artifacts, and eight Top-Tier Artifacts!

It seems that everyone who entered the Purple Secrets Realm spent their Spirit Stones on Artifacts, pills, talismans, and the like.

Besides the Artifacts, the rest of the harvest was mainly spiritual herbs and spiritual medicines.

Lu Quanzhen roughly estimated that the spoils from killing these three were worth about twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

“Phew!”

At this moment, Lu Ping’an opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

He was only shaken by the battle and took some pills to recover quickly.

“Big Brother, I just sorted through these Storage Bags. You can use these Artifacts.”

Lu Quanzhen spoke.

“Alright, Quanzhen, thanks for your hard work.”

Lu Ping’an glanced at them and smiled.

As he took the Artifacts, he asked, “Are these Artifacts from the Spirit Control Sect disciples we just fought?”

“Hehe, don’t worry, Big Brother. They’re not from the three Spirit Control Sect cultivators we just fought.”

Lu Quanzhen chuckled, knowing that Lu Ping’an was worried about the Artifacts causing trouble.

He had naturally thought of that long ago.

Hearing this, Lu Ping’an then put on a pair of black boots with silver patterns, a bracelet ring, and a jade pendant on his waist.

Then the two brothers flew up on their Artifacts to observe the general location.

Seeing a vague, towering purple ring-shaped mountain peak in the distance,

they knew that direction was the central area of the Purple Secrets Realm, Purple Secrets Mountain!

The two immediately headed in that direction.

At the same time, within the realm, many family disciples were grouping together, forming alliances, and revealing their fangs, conducting a massive sweep against lone rogue cultivators.

The closer they got to the central area, the more intense the slaughter.

Occasionally, some sect cultivators, family disciples, or powerful rogue cultivators would pass by each other with tacit understanding or stop fighting when they made contact.

After all, it wasn’t the time for them to fight yet.

Lu Ping’an and Lu Quanzhen were also among the lone rogue cultivators.

But unlike those who hoped to profit from the chaos, the two belonged to the top of the food chain in this realm!

As they walked, whenever they encountered malicious cultivators, Lu Quanzhen would strike without hesitation.

Although Lu Ping’an didn’t want to kill recklessly, he knew that entering the realm was like this.

If there were few enemies, he would hold back for his brother.

If there were many enemies, the two brothers would fight together, winning quickly.

Along the way, the brothers’ strength was overwhelming, and they gained a lot, so much that Lu Ping’an had to carry a bundle on his shoulder.

The bundle was filled with Storage Bags.

After all, Storage Bags can’t be stored inside other Storage Bags.

Throwing them all away would be too wasteful.

So, Lu Ping’an wrapped them in a robe and carried them on his shoulder.

After several days of travel, the two finally approached the ring-shaped mountain peak ahead.

The mountain towered into the clouds, over a thousand feet high, with steep cliffs, rugged rocks, and towering ancient trees shrouded in rolling purple mist, making it hazy.

Rare flowers, spiritual herbs, and Natural Treasures like the Celestial Spirit Fruit were found in this Purple Secrets Mountain!

“Big Brother, this Purple Secrets Mountain is shrouded in mist that affects the mind and spiritual sense. You should wear your Spirit Armor to prevent accidents.”

Lu Quanzhen spoke to Lu Ping’an.

The mist in Purple Secrets Mountain was very thick.

Once inside, even cultivators could easily get lost, requiring careful exploration.

Moreover, the monsters in the Purple Secrets Realm were mainly concentrated in this Purple Secrets Mountain.

A single mistake could lead to a sudden attack, catching one off guard.

Previously, Lu Ping’an thought the Spirit Armor was too conspicuous, so he only wore a simple green robe.

Now, hearing Lu Quanzhen’s words, he nodded and agreed, “Alright.”

This Spirit Armor was obtained from White Tiger Mountain and handed over to Lu Quanzhen by Lu Changsheng.

It had a dark gold color, with beautiful lines and a cold metallic sheen, along with a pair of dark gold boots.

Lu Ping’an, with his tall and burly figure, looked like a martial general in this dark gold armor, exuding some majesty.

“This Spirit Armor suits you, Big Brother.”

Lu Quanzhen commented.

“Hehe.”

Lu Ping’an just grinned, touching the armor.

He found it quite good, liking it a bit.

But the design was too flashy, making him easily noticeable wherever he went.

The two reached the foot of Purple Secrets Mountain, where a group of five was also approaching.

But after exchanging glances, they went up the mountain from different directions.

After all, reaching the foot of the mountain at this time was no easy feat.

Without any conflicting interests, there was no need to waste energy fighting to the death.

“Swish, swish, swish—”

Shortly after ascending the mountain, several inch-long black shadows suddenly darted from the dense forest, moving extremely fast.

“Watch out!”

Lu Ping’an’s face darkened. Blood roared in his veins as he clenched his fists and punched out, causing the dark gold armor to shine brilliantly.

“Bang, bang, bang!!!”

The black shadows exploded, splashing black blood that corroded and withered the flowers and grass on the ground.

“Big Brother, are you alright?”

Lu Quanzhen recognized them as Black Blood Snakes, not very strong, but their blood was highly poisonous.

“I’m fine.”

Lu Ping’an smiled. His fists were glowing, unharmed by the Black Blood Snake’s blood.

With the Hundred Refined Body Technique, his body was as tough as a Spirit Tool.

And after two poisonous creatures entered his body, breaking through the fifth layer of the Hundred Refined Body Technique, his poison resistance greatly improved.

It’s no exaggeration to say he’s immune to all poisons!

“Tsk.”

Lu Quanzhen clicked his tongue in admiration.

He felt that body tempering was incredibly powerful, perfect for exploring dangerous places.

If it had been an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator or even himself, touching the Black Blood Snake’s blood would have required immediate treatment, followed by taking an antidote pill to purge the poison.

The two didn’t linger and quickly left the area.

There were many monsters in Purple Secrets Mountain. Once the scent of blood spread, it would attract other monsters with keen senses.

Fighting with monsters could also draw the attention of other cultivators with ill intentions.

It’s true that Purple Secrets Mountain had many monsters.

After walking for several hours, they hadn’t found many rare spiritual herbs but had encountered five or six waves of monsters.

During this time, they also heard several sounds of monster battles.

“Roar!”

Suddenly, a loud roar came from the side, and a gray giant ape charged at Lu Ping’an and Lu Quanzhen.

It moved quickly, with long arms, and pounced directly, its fingers like sharp iron hooks.

Lu Ping’an’s fist glowed with a faint golden light as he punched forward.

“Boom!”

The fist and claw collided, producing a sound like metal clashing, sharp and piercing.

The gray giant ape howled in pain and was thrown back, its claws broken, and its arms spasming.

“Hiss, what kind of monster is this? Such an extraordinary body!?”

Lu Quanzhen was surprised.

After spending time together, he knew well the power of his big brother’s body.

He was practically a human-shaped monster!

No, he should be called a beast among beasts!

Cultivators knew not to let Lu Ping’an get close.

But monsters would charge head-on.

So, against such opponents, Lu Ping’an usually ended the fight with one or two punches.

This giant ape endured a punch from Lu Ping’an, yet only its arms spasmed without breaking. It was quite unusual.

“Roar!”

The gray giant ape roared in pain, clenched its fists, and charged at Lu Ping’an again, its fists gleaming with a dark golden light.

“Bang!”

Lu Ping’an’s powerful punch met it head-on.

The giant ape screamed as its fist was shattered, its arm bones broke, and black blood flowed.

Its eyes filled with fear and terror, and it immediately fled.

“Big Brother, chase it!”

Lu Quanzhen immediately said.

Monsters of this caliber usually had some fortune.

After all, not only do cultivators consume spiritual herbs, but monsters do as well.

This giant ape was so extraordinary, it clearly had some fortune.

If they could find its lair, they would certainly reap rewards.

In an instant, the two chased after the giant ape.

The giant ape was fast, leaping a hundred steps at a time.

If Lu Ping’an and Lu Quanzhen weren’t exceptional, they might not have been able to catch up.

Lu Ping’an could have caught up and killed it, but hearing Lu Quanzhen’s suggestion, he refrained and continued chasing it.

Moments later, they arrived at a cliff.

The giant ape, with agile movements, leaped off the cliff and disappeared.

“Hmm?”

Lu Ping’an and Lu Quanzhen noticed a stone cave at the bottom of the cliff, likely the giant ape’s lair.

They exchanged a glance, activated their protective Qi, and entered the stone cave.

“Illusion Heart Grass!”

At the entrance of the cave, Lu Quanzhen saw some misty herbs, crystal clear, exuding a rich fragrance.

These were one of the main ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills, and they were very valuable.

There were more than ten plants here.

Seeing this, Lu Ping’an couldn’t help but lick his lips, a joyous expression on his face.

So many spiritual herbs were worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones!

But the two didn’t immediately pick the Illusion Heart Grass. Instead, they quickly rushed deeper into the cave.

“This is… Golden Bodhi Dates!?”

They reached the depths of the cave and immediately saw the gray ape next to a half-meter-high golden tree, about to pick a date to eat.

Seeing the two chase after it, the gray ape quickly swallowed a fruit, its eyes flashing with ferocity as it charged at Lu Quanzhen.

It was afraid of Lu Ping’an, who had been beating it.

In this situation, Lu Ping’an directly stepped forward.

He took two punches to the chest from the giant ape, causing sparks to fly from the Spirit Armor and making a clanging sound. Then, his fist glowed with golden light as he punched out.

“Bang!!!”

The punch directly struck the giant ape’s head, smashing it like a watermelon, splattering blood.

After cleaning the blood with a Cleanse, Lu Ping’an happily looked at the small tree beside the gray ape’s corpse: “Golden Bodhi Dates!”

The small tree had several branches, covered in golden leaves, and bore thumb-sized yellow dates.

These Golden Bodhi Dates were one of the spiritual medicines that had to be traded with the four great immortal sects.

Lu Ping’an didn’t know their exact use.

He only saw this golden fruit on a list and knew it was very precious.

“Quanzhen, what are these Golden Bodhi Dates for?”

He asked his brother.

“I’m not sure either. I only know that these Golden Bodhi Dates can heal injuries and, if uninjured, can purify the body and enhance cultivation.”

“This gray ape had such strength likely because it consumed these Golden Bodhi Dates.”

Lu Quanzhen shook his head, not knowing what the Golden Bodhi Dates were used for.

After all, most spiritual medicines’ uses and recipes are secrets, rarely revealed.

He looked regretful and said, “But it looks like these Golden Bodhi Dates aren’t ripe yet.”

“Indeed, what a pity.”

Lu Ping’an nodded regretfully, but then grinned and said, “But Father said that rare spiritual herbs like this can be uprooted and taken home.”

“This Golden Bodhi Date tree might be hard to cultivate at home.”

Lu Quanzhen shook his head.

As he spoke, he stepped forward and picked a Golden Bodhi Date, carefully examining it before trying a small bite.

Although these rare spiritual medicines must be traded with the four great immortal sects,

there was no rule against using them in the realm ourselves.

Since these Golden Bodhi Dates could enhance cultivation, he naturally wanted to see the effect.

After all, while trading spiritual medicines for Spirit Stones was good, it wasn’t as beneficial as improving oneself.

“Hiss!”

As soon as Lu Quanzhen ate a small piece of the fruit, his whole body shuddered as a surge of powerful energy coursed through him.

“Quanzhen!”

Lu Ping’an immediately grew concerned.

“Five Elements Kun Peng Technique!”

Lu Quanzhen immediately sat down cross-legged, circulating his technique to refine the energy, feeling it continuously washing over his body, enhancing his cultivation.

“These Golden Bodhi Dates are incredibly potent. If I hadn’t consumed the Dragon Scale Fruit and practiced the Five Elements Kun Peng Technique, with a body far superior to the average Qi Refining cultivator, refining them would have been difficult.”

Lu Quanzhen murmured.

He could feel that not only had his cultivation slightly improved, but his body had also undergone a mysterious purification.

It’s clear that these Golden Bodhi Dates, as a spiritual medicine that must be traded, are truly extraordinary!

He immediately said to Lu Ping’an: “Big Brother, these Golden Bodhi Dates have a body-purifying effect. You should try consuming more; it will benefit you.”

“Hmm? Shouldn’t we trade these?”

Lu Ping’an was surprised, thinking it would be wasteful to eat them.

One reason was that these Golden Bodhi Dates could be traded for many Spirit Stones.

Another reason was that it was said that directly consuming Heaven and Earth spiritual medicines was wasteful, yielding less than thirty percent of the effect of refined pills.