Chapter 281: Chapter 49: Dark Energy

Let the boatman hide in the shadows. Lin Yuan gently touched the ground with his foot and glided over the water like a giant bird.

Three breaths later.

Lin Yuan’s figure had already silently landed on the island.

After briefly inspecting the surrounding environment, realizing no one had detected his presence, Lin Yuan’s mind stirred, "This place is shrouded in mist, the White Cloud Illusion Technique is perfect for concealing traces."

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan let out a low shout in his heart: "Cloud Traceless."

In the next instant, Lin Yuan was enveloped in countless rising water mist, hiding stealthily within the vast white vapor.

Feeling his current state, Lin Yuan let out a faint smile and with a flash, headed towards the depths of the island.

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On the other side, Cai Bao led two people in a careful search.

On the deserted island, the three of them left a trail.

At this moment, the person with a gloomy face sniffed slightly, delightedly saying, "Senior Brother Cai, wait."

Upon hearing this, the two immediately stopped in their tracks, "What’s the matter?"

"Smell this fragrance! It must be the scent of a spirit flower."

Reminded by someone, Cai Bao immediately sensed the faint fragrance, his heart stirred, "Haha, the precious medicine is just ahead."

All three faces simultaneously lit up with anticipation, heading towards the origin of the fragrance.

Not long after, as the fragrance grew stronger, all three became increasingly excited.

Finally, after half an incense stick’s worth of time, they saw in the middle of the island, within a pond about one zhang wide, a dark-ink colored flower quietly blooming in the drizzle.

Its leaves were sparse and small, a few scattered and slender stems with surfaces covered in tiny scales, glittering with faint silver light.

Its petals were soft and smooth, like fine silk, emitting a subtle glow. The flower’s shape was unique, resembling a butterfly spreading its wings, or a wisp of ethereal mist constantly changing, lightly swaying in the wind.

Seeing this flower, all three were extremely excited.

"It’s the Smoke Rain Ink Spirit Flower! This shape and fragrance is indeed the precious medicine needed to breakthrough the third realm." Cai Bao, overwhelmed with excitement, couldn’t help but exclaim.

"With such a treasure, there’s no need to worry about entering the Spirit Yuan! Hahaha." Cai Bao laughed loudly, then walked towards the spirit flower, intending to pluck it.

However, the man with the gloomy face, seeing such a treasure, a hint of greed flashed in his eyes. But seeing Cai Bao’s figure, he suppressed his greed.

Cai Bao was too strong, there was no chance to act.

Just as Cai Bao stood by the pond, a voice suddenly broke the island’s tranquility.

"Wanting to take such a treasure, have you asked for our opinions?" Gu Baoshi spoke indifferently, his eyes fixed on Cai Bao.

Upon hearing these words, Cai Bao’s previously joyful mood immediately cooled down.

"Who are you?" A man in black clothes suddenly shouted sternly, "This is the territory of our Xuri Martial Academy, how dare you trespass? Courting death?"

"Treasure belongs to those who are virtuous, seeing this precious medicine today is our opportunity." Xiang Liangji smiled slightly, the essence of wood spirit had quietly explored the spirit flower’s aura.

However, at this moment, he sensed that there seemed to be an inexplicable presence hidden within the pond.

Though his face remained still, a hint of surprise emerged in his heart, "The snake demon has occupied the Black Dragon Pond for years without picking this spirit flower, that’s clearly unusual."

Cai Bao scoffed upon hearing this, "Shameless, truly without face. Is this how your Qingmu Martial Academy acts?"

The great sun’s true intention quietly circulated, Cai Bao glanced over the opponent’s staff and understood who they were.

But apparently he didn’t recognize the person opposite, not some prominent figure, thus he had some confidence in obtaining the precious medicine, he transmitted, "Junior Brother Wang, follow me and stop the two opposite. Junior Brother Wang, seize the opportunity to take the treasure."

The disciple with the gloomy face was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"No more words, let’s act."

After Cai Bao transmitted, he shouted loudly.

His entire body was like a giant bird, directly reaching for the precious medicine.

"Petty tricks." Xiang Liangji smiled slightly, as if everything was within his control.

While speaking, his figure flickered and appeared almost simultaneously above the precious medicine.

The two almost reached out their hands together, and numerous gusts stirred in midair.

Yet apparently, both sides deliberately controlled the outbreak of Qi Force, afraid of damaging the precious medicine.

Bang bang bang!

The two exchanged glances in midair and moved towards the pond’s perimeter.

Simultaneously, before Gu Baoshi, a burly man with copper bell eyes already punched fiercely.

Gu Baoshi blocked the incoming punch, urgently saying, "Senior Brother Xiang, it’s bad, they’re going to take the precious medicine."

Meanwhile, the gloomy-faced man already flew above the spirit flower with a leap.

Sensing his fingers getting closer to the spirit flower, his eyes grew brighter with delight.

But just as his finger was about to touch the flower, the water in the pond suddenly surged.

Splash!

A thick black mist appeared in a flash, enveloping the man directly.

Accompanied by intense cold, as if piercing coldness from the Nine Nether approached, the man’s face suddenly changed, "What is this thing? It’s incredibly cold!"

Yet, thinking about the treasure just within reach, a trace of madness appeared in his eyes, "Treasure is at hand, how can I abandon it?"

Suddenly his body’s apertures erupted, countless great sun’s intentions circulated within, attempting to break through the black mist.

In the next instant, an even thicker black mist suddenly surged up.

Hula!

Like a black tornado, it enveloped his body almost instantly.

"What is this?"

Feeling the endless malevolence, the man’s face suddenly changed.

"This is bad!"

His great sun’s intention, in front of the malevolence, was like a cold wind extinguishing a dying candle, instantly vanishing.

Silently, the man’s face was already covered in frost. His life faded, becoming silent.

Thud.

The man’s body fell, sinking into the deep pond. Afterwards, the pond once again emitted malevolence, gradually coalescing in midair, resembling a wandering dragon, circling above, constantly spiraling.

The intention was unmistakably clear, it aimed to deter everyone.

At the same time, seeing one of his subordinates fall, Cai Bao’s face turned extremely gloomy.

Xiang Liangji’s expression also showed a hint of contemplation.

Almost simultaneously, the four stopped fighting.

From afar, they confronted each other, staring at the black mist above.

"What is this thing?"

Everyone kept pondering while gazing at the black mist ahead.

The four exchanged glances, trying to gauge each other’s moves.

Approximately ten breaths later.

Cai Bao pulled out a Flowing Light Dagger from his arms, calmly saying, "I originally thought I wouldn’t need to use the blade intent sealed by my father. But in this situation, I have no choice."

Though Xiang Liangji initially had little solution for the black mist, upon seeing Cai Bao take out the dagger, his mind began calculating.

Watching the swirling mist above, a plan quietly emerged in his heart.

"Our Qingmu Martial Academy, excels in mastering the essence of plants and trees, so this can work." Xiang Liangji already had a plan.

Seeing Cai Bao pull out the dagger, he seemed extremely confident.

He held the dagger, a brilliant radiance suddenly burst forth.

Cai Bao shouted sharply.

"Break for me!"

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