Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 280 - 48: Traces

Chapter 280: Chapter 48: Traces

The fine rain pattered on the surface of the Black Dragon Pool. In the darkness of night, a mist rose from the water, creating an exceptionally serene scene amidst the mountains and water.

A jet-black flower boat gently drifted in the Black Dragon Pool, a few silent boatmen rowing the oars.

At the bow, a person stood quietly on the deck. Clad in a black long robe, holding a tree-root shaped wooden staff, his long hair tied simply behind his head, exuding an aura of confidence and calm.

At this moment, another black canopy boat quietly approached.

On the boat, a grey figure gazed from afar at the swaying lanterns on the flower boat, a smile appearing on his face.

With a light tap of his foot, the grey figure suddenly glided over like a soaring goose, landing on the bow in an instant.

The grey figure landed silently at the bow, chuckling softly, "Brother Xiang, just as expected."

"With Lu Rong no longer suppressing it, the demonic creatures of the Black Dragon Pool couldn’t hold back and have come ashore. The snake demon and its three major demon generals have all gone to the Demon Suppression Hall."

In the dim light, the grey-robed man’s face became clear. He was Gu Baoshi, who traverses the borders of the Black Dragon Pool area.

He was reporting to the person he had invited, his senior brother, ranked fifty-third in Qingmu Martial Academy, Xiang Liangji.

Originally, he wanted to explore Black Dragon Pool alone, but recently Lin Yuan defeated He Run, not to mention the rumors of him defeating members of the enforcement team.

Facing such strength, he had to compromise and needed someone stronger to back him up.

After evaluating the situation, he invited Xiang Liangji to explore with him. Even if they encountered Lin Yuan, they could handle him. Better this than returning empty-handed.

Xiang Liangji smiled, "The snake demon was so frightened by Lu Rong that it shrank back into Black Dragon Pool, not daring to appear. But once Lu Rong left, how did the water demons find out? Who do you think informed them of Lu Rong’s departure?"

"Senior Brother, are you saying there’s someone manipulating things behind the scenes?" Gu Baoshi’s eyes flashed with insight and after thinking it over, he became even more convinced that his senior brother was right.

"Precisely. The snake demon has left its lair, but the exact reason is unknown. But does that concern you or me?" Xiang Liangji said, while spreading the essence of the tree spirit in all directions from his body. "We’re just here to see what treasures are really hidden in Black Dragon Pool."

The Qingmu Martial Academy specializes in the essence of the tree spirit, having a close affinity with plant life, allowing them to sense countless types of plant auras and discern various magical flora.

After a moment, Xiang Liangji pointed to an island with a smile, "Head in that direction."

Up to now, he had already gathered dozens of natural treasures.

"Senior Brother, another discovery?" Gu Baoshi’s eyes brightened with delight, "Lu Rong was so domineering, forbidding everyone from exploring Black Dragon Pool. He probably didn’t expect to be taken by the upper sect, leaving all these precious herbs uncollected. The treasury he guarded for so long has become our windfall."

Xiang Liangji nodded, standing with hands behind his back, his face proud, "When it comes to searching for plant essences, who in Qingmu Martial Academy surpasses us?"

In no time, the large boat had stopped close to the island.

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Meanwhile, on the other side, a pitch-black two-story large boat also gently drifted on the green waves of the Black Dragon Pool. Looking from afar, the second deck glowed brightly.

At this moment, three people were sitting in the cabin, chatting and laughing freely.

The person at the head was wearing a brown brocade robe, with a dark grey child’s patterned belt at his waist, his jet-black hair, and his tiger-like eyes glowing with a formidable spirit.

Below, one wore a luxurious long robe, a thin and gloomy face. The other wore a black tight-fitting outfit, a robust build, big bronze-bell eyes, large ears, and square nose, giving off an impression of brute strength.

At this time, both were laughing heartily.

"Brother Cai, you truly have godlike foresight." Although the brawny man looked rough, he was meticulous, flattering, "Once we empty this treasury, we’ll easily deal with the few water demons of Black Dragon Pool on our way back. This journey couldn’t have been better."

"Heh heh." The gloomy man grinned, mocking, "Poor Lin Yuan, probably still troubled by the Black Dragon Pool water demons. With such a guarded treasury, he has no time to explore. We’re exploring now, and the treasures are almost falling into our laps."

The brawny man picked up the conversation again, chuckling, "When Brother Cai takes action, Lin Yuan will probably be moved to tears, thankful that we nobly intervened to quell the water demon chaos. Otherwise, how could he fully pay his annual tribute?"

"Indeed, treasures should go to the virtuous! Hahaha."

At the head, Cai Bao also laughed, "In Black Dragon Pool, the most important thing is a certain treasure that can help someone break through to the third realm, the rest is insignificant."

The information Cai Bao revealed sent excitement through the other two, "There’s such a precious treasure?"

A treasure capable of helping break through to the third realm of martial cultivation would let one almost effortlessly step into the Spirit Origin Realm.

Such a rare treasure was coveted not only by someone like Cai Bao, ranked fiftieth, but also by disciples within the top ten.

At this point, Cai Bao smiled faintly, "If it weren’t for my father controlling Black Dragon Pool long before Lu Rong, how would I know of such a secret?"

"Rumor has it that there was once a black dragon in Black Dragon Pool, and the location of the treasure is extremely strange." As Cai Bao spoke, a rare solemnity appeared on his face, "But whether Lu Rong went there, is unknown. The immediate task is to head that way."

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Having slain the water demons, Lin Yuan was sitting on a boat at this time.

He looked at the pearl in his hand, eyes filled with delight.

"This pearl can actually absorb that special aura emanating from Black Dragon Pool."

Since boarding the boat, Lin Yuan had felt a faint chilling aura, gradually converging towards the pearl.

Lin Yuan pulled out the pearl, pondering, "The special aura this pearl absorbs must have mystical properties. Without any leads now, I might as well follow this chilling aura, perhaps it will yield some results."

With this thought, Lin Yuan’s mind stirred, following the pearl’s guidance towards the center of Black Dragon Pool.

With the combined effort of the boatmen, the small boat swiftly moved towards the depths of Black Dragon Pool.

As they went deeper, Lin Yuan felt the surrounding mist grow thicker and thicker.

Uncertain of how long they traveled, after passing several water inlets, the entire lake surface opened up wider.

"Is this the lake’s center?" Lin Yuan gazed from afar, the mist was extremely dense, with very low visibility.

Moreover, the surrounding chill became more intense. In such circumstances, the pearl in his hand continued to absorb the chilling aura.

The small boat glided slowly.

In the center of the lake, an island loomed in the hazy night.

"The chill is heaviest here, if Black Dragon Pool has any treasures, this place has the highest possibility."

Ordering his men to approach the island, a black two-story large boat was docked in the shadows.

Lin Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a chill flashing in his gaze, "Someone arrived here first?"