A new disciple? Su Ming frowned.
This was the first time he had felt this way towards a stranger.
"What mission did he take?" Su Ming asked casually.
Zhao Tian's expression shifted slightly, and he looked at Su Ming with a troubled expression. "Senior Brother Su... missions taken by other disciples cannot be casually disclosed..."
"Knock, knock, knock!!!"
Before Zhao Tian could finish speaking, a sound echoed from the tabletop.
Brilliant light instantly flooded Zhao Tian's vision.
Ten high-grade spirit stones were placed before Zhao Tian.
Zhao Tian's heart pounded. "Taking this to test me, which disciple can withstand such a test..."
"I will not tell Senior Brother that Junior Brother Jiang took the mission to buy Thousand Year Drunk from Black Wind Mountain!" Zhao Tian said righteously.
Su Ming's eyelids twitched upon hearing this. This Zhao Tian was something else.
Having received the answer he wanted, Su Ming stopped pressing.
Su Ming didn't know why he had such emotions towards a stranger disciple.
He just felt the annoyance in his heart growing...
Never mind, he must be a bit mentally fatigued after doing so many missions.
Then, Su Ming left the mission hall, planning to rest for an hour before taking on another mission.
"Junior Brother Jiang, it's not that I intentionally leaked your mission, but Senior Brother Su gave too much!" After Su Ming left, Zhao Tian looked at the high-grade spirit stones in his hand and muttered softly.
...
After Jiang Li left the mission hall, he walked towards the teleportation array while collecting other fortuitous encounters he had found in the mission hall earlier.
Along the way, he had gained quite a few spirit stones and some spirit herbs.
Although their individual value wasn't very high, the accumulation was a considerable fortune.
The teleportation array was located on Spirit Array Peak in the inner sect, which had teleportation arrays leading to various locations.
To go to Black Wind Mountain, one had to pass through the teleportation array on Spirit Array Peak.
After collecting those fortuitous encounters, Jiang Li headed directly to Spirit Array Peak.
Spirit Array Peak was situated in the central area of the inner sect, serving as its hub, with extremely abundant spiritual energy.
Jiang Li produced his mission token and directly entered the teleportation array to Black Wind Mountain.
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Eastern Wilderness.
Black Wind Mountain.
Black Wind Mountain was located in a remote area of the Eastern Wilderness. It was covered with dense forests, and many ferocious beasts roamed the surroundings.
This Black Wind Mountain is indeed different from the Demonic Sect.
Jiang Li thought to himself, observing the completely different atmosphere from the Demonic Sect.
The scorching sun of the sky relentlessly burned the earth.
Cicadas chirped all around, adding a touch of clamor to the hot weather.
Jiang Li, following the coordinates from Su Ming's script, sprinted rapidly through Black Wind Mountain.
Using the [Spiritual Snake Steps], Jiang Li weaved through the forests.
After a while, Jiang Li finally approached the designated coordinates.
Demonic Flame True Fire, here I come! Jiang Li's heart was filled with joy. The journey so far had been surprisingly smooth, without encountering any monsters or other cultivators.
"Rustle, rustle!!!"
Just as Jiang Li was searching for a cave near the coordinates, a rustling sound suddenly came from the surrounding grass.
Jiang Li's body stiffened, feeling as if he were being targeted by something.
"Swish, swish, swish!!!"
The moment Jiang Li froze, a rushing sound echoed through the air.
Something seemed to be lunging towards Jiang Li.
Jiang Li quickly used [Spiritual Snake Steps], his body dodging rapidly.
"Bang!!!"
As soon as Jiang Li dodged, a violent collision sound erupted.
A massive snake head slammed directly into a nearby large tree.
The large tree was snapped in half and fell.
Black Scale Giant Python!!!
Jiang Li's pupils contracted. He was shocked to see the giant python covered in black scales before him.
There was a Black Scale Giant Python here.
The Black Scale Giant Python was a Tier 2 demon beast, and a top-tier one at that.
Tier 2 ferocious beasts were equivalent to cultivators in the Qi Gathering realm.
The Black Scale Giant Python possessed incredibly strong physical defense, and its fangs were imbued with extremely potent venom.
A cultivator in the Qi Gathering realm would almost certainly die if bitten.
Even those at the ninth level of Qi Gathering were generally no match for this demon beast.
The Black Scale Giant Python could be considered one of the most formidable Tier 2 demon beasts.
This is just too unlucky. I just said I was lucky, and then I encountered a Black Scale Giant Python, Jiang Li grumbled inwardly.
Seeing its attack miss, the Black Scale Giant Python forcefully swung its tail.
Jiang Li's spiritual power was immense, and he sensed the tail attack of the Black Scale Giant Python.
However, Jiang Li did not dodge. He wanted to see how powerful this Black Scale Giant Python truly was.
Spiritual power surged within Jiang Li, then rushed into his right hand, seeming to gather the momentum of rolling thunder.
'Thunderclap Fist!!!'
Fierce power accumulated in Jiang Li's right hand.
The Black Scale Giant Python's eyes were filled with chilling, bone-piercing intent as its tail swung towards Jiang Li with immense force.
Jiang Li's fist precisely struck the Black Scale Giant Python's massive tail.
"Rumble!!!"
It sounded like thunder. The Black Scale Giant Python's tail was struck heavily by Jiang Li's fist.
Its massive body was sent flying again.
It hadn't managed to pierce the Black Scale Giant Python's body.
Seeing the Black Scale Giant Python heavily repelled by his Thunderclap Fist, Jiang Li's brow furrowed.
When he had used Thunderclap Fist before, he had directly killed Chen Zhuo, who was at the eighth level of Qi Gathering, even blowing his head apart.
Was this Black Scale Giant Python this tough? It truly lived up to its reputation as the king among Tier 2 demon beasts.
At this moment, the Black Scale Giant Python's eyes were no longer filled with chilling intent. Instead, they held a hint of apprehension.
Although Jiang Li's strike hadn't completely killed it, the subtle lightning power had made the Black Scale Giant Python's body tremble.
In that case, I should try my divine ability.
Jiang Li took a deep breath. He hadn't used the [Great Desolation Heaven-Shattering Finger] since learning it.
Now was a perfect opportunity to test the power of a Saint-grade divine ability on this Black Scale Giant Python.
Even though it was only the first level, it should be enough to deal with this Black Scale Giant Python, Jiang Li thought. He then began to circulate his [Great Desolation Heaven-Shattering Finger].
A terrifyingly powerful aura instantly emanated from Jiang Li. The vitality of the surrounding plants and trees seemed to be absorbed by his body.
The Black Scale Giant Python, not far away, changed its expression drastically. It felt as if its very life force was being siphoned away by Jiang Li.
"Hiss, hiss, hiss..."
The Black Scale Giant Python hissed and then, with ferocious eyes, opened its massive maw and charged towards Jiang Li.
At this moment, Jiang Li felt all his spiritual power being absorbed.
His face was incredibly pale.
In a moment, the surrounding plants and trees withered.
A terrifyingly destructive aura condensed at the tip of Jiang Li's right index finger.
Jiang Li's body trembled slightly, feeling an extremely powerful force gathered in his right index finger.
"One finger shatters mountains and seas, break for me!!!!"
Jiang Li roared inwardly.
Then, as if summoned, a boundless force, capable of destroying almost everything, erupted from Jiang Li's fingertip.
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