Chapter 5, Exploring the Black Serpent Valley

"Can you understand what we are saying?" Hong Lian looked at Xiao Hei Jiao with confusion

The mini black dragon nodded

The reason for selecting these black dragons is that Nangong Hong did not use her brain at all; she simply felt that the straight five black dragons were even more lewd than herself, and unable to tolerate it, she chose them.

That little snake, over here, is quite far from the other black flood dragons; they won't be able to come in time to save you. If I..." Hong Lian said with a sinister smile

This is merely the general distribution of the black dragon; under special circumstances, powerful black dragons may also appear in the upper levels. We should be prepared for all eventualities. "Ximen Yue struck a cool pose.

I never expected that your little mind would be so wicked, actually coercing and enticing a small snake, even claiming to take it to find a mate. I see you are not a good person either. You are truly the material of a human trafficker; do not say you know me when you go out.

This little black dragon is certainly not an ordinary creature; it must be a special existence, otherwise it is inexplicable why none of the black dragons dare to approach it. I might as well take it out for some fun. Perhaps there will be unexpected gains

The black dragon has started to be active here. Should we hunt the black dragon and then immediately flee? Ever since arriving in this cursed place, I have felt uneasy. The flying sword came to a halt as Ximen Yue whispered a reminder.

The little black dragon nodded vigorously and then shook its head again

This little black bugger can't be just a worthless creature that only knows how to eat, sleep, and chase after girls. Looking at its rogue appearance, Hong Lian has a bad feeling.

The flying sword landed on the protruding platform of the rock wall, and the five individuals slowly approached the mini black dragon. To their surprise, the black dragon humanized itself and turned around, making a motion as if it was about to run away.

"Lift your butt." Xuanyuan Yuer glared at Nangong Hong

Nangong Hongyun circulated his true essence, and with a flash of golden light from his left fist, he struck the eyes of the five black serpents consecutively with five punches. As a result, the eye rings of all five black serpents turned black. Before the five black serpents could react, another five punches followed, and the black serpents were directly transformed into national treasure-level black serpents. The five black serpents were left dazed, their heads spinning in confusion, while the petite black serpent seized the opportunity to escape

"Not at all, you have reminded me. Well, I will go back and study where I can find the treasure of perspective; I would spend everything I have to buy it." Nangong Hong was taken aback.

Well, the four of us are ambushing here, and one person will use an invisibility cloak to lure the black dragon in. Let me handle this sleazy task of drawing the monster in; I excel at sleazy things said Nangong Hong

Cultivation can extend one's lifespan, but cultivators who have not survived the tribulation, although they may have long lives, ultimately have a limited lifespan. Just like a thief cannot break through, they can only stretch their legs.

I haven't done anything, I just tamed a mini black dragon. I believe in courtesy before force; a gentleman speaks rather than acts. You see, this has moved the little snake to follow me. Hong Lian felt frustrated

I disdain to speak with someone like you, as it is beneath my dignity. Xi Menyue was even more direct

"Little Snake, do you want to go out and play?" Hong Lian displayed an expression of innocence, as hypocritical as it could be

You, the black dragon, actually reveal a look of disdain as if to say: How could such a tattered cloak possibly satisfy me, the black dragon

We have set up ambushes in four directions. I have some knowledge of barriers, so I will guard the entrance in the south, and you each choose a location. As soon as the black serpent enters, I will set up the barrier to prevent any sound or vibrations from alerting the old monster below. " Nangong Hong left, and Li Yi began to make arrangements.

The flying sword gradually approached, and the mini version of the black flood dragon unexpectedly turned its head to look in the direction of Hong Lian and the others, as if it had discovered their presence. As the flying sword advanced a little, the mini black flood dragon retreated a bit, clearly having seen through the invisibility cloak and detected Hong Lian.

Before the words were finished, a shadow flashed, and a small black serpent had already appeared on the arm, while the original spot had long since vanished.

There is nothing wrong, the surroundings are filled with black dragons. Xuanyuan Yuer's consciousness swept through and found nothing unusual

Hong Lian saw that intimidation seemed ineffective and changed to that harmless expression again. Xiao Heijiao thought to herself: What kind of person is this, changing faces so quickly, how contemptible.

The black dragon has scales, four short legs, and is similar to an enlarged lizard. An adult can grow to a length of 5 to 6 meters, with a waist as thick as a barrel. The skin of the black dragon is an excellent material for crafting personal defensive magical artifacts, while its teeth and claws can be used to create offensive and poisonous magical artifacts

Hong Lian looked at the little black dragon, which was entirely black, with a hazy aura of black mist swirling around its body. Its underside was not white, but also black, exuding an air of mystery. When she reached out to touch it, she found that it had no scales, which was vastly different from an ordinary black dragon.

It seems that one cannot ascertain the situation inside from the outside; the only option is to go down and investigate. However, one must be careful not to be sent flying back up immediately after descending. Li Yi's attempts at probing were in vain

"You want to go out and have fun, but those powerful old monsters below won't let you out?" Hong Lian inquired

"This is not right; such a small black dragon should not appear here. Its strength is even inferior to that of the black dragons on the top layer, and it is impossible for it to stay here without being driven up. Black dragons are ranked by strength, unless there is a special reason. Look around; the black dragons here are all of comparable strength, at least that of a Spirit Tranquility Period cultivator. Moreover, this small black dragon is only the size of a cup, resembling a true four-legged lizard. I want to take a closer look, get a bit closer," Hong Lian commanded with certainty. "Moreover, this small black dragon is only the size of a cup, resembling a true four-legged lizard. I want to take a closer look, get a bit closer," Hong Lian commanded with certainty.

The gloves feature two magical seals, which are used to enhance strength and provide defense. Originally, the gloves were crafted from fine gold thread, offering considerable defense on their own. With the addition of these defensive seals, their power is significantly increased. They are the Golden Left Fist, a masterpiece created by a master-level artifact refiner, and are part of the Golden Fine Gold set.

It is impossible, how could this invisibility cloak fail? In the past, I used it to secretly watch the senior sister in the Nascent Soul stage take a bath without being discovered. Could it be that this little snake's strength surpasses that of a Nascent Soul cultivator? That time was so enjoyable, the senior sister's figure was simply beyond words...

"If you do not go out with me, I will beat you severely, leaving you paralyzed, then nail you to a rock, skin you alive, chop off your feet, and then dissect you and sprinkle salt on your wounds, before cutting you into eighteen pieces to feed the crows." Hong Lian was a fierce and terrifying figure

"Come on, do you want to touch a few?" Nangong Hong was taken aback for a moment, but quickly reacted and raised her hips, her face filled with happiness as she lifted her backside.

Although the person is a bit sleazy, this invisibility cloak is just right. " Saying this, she handed the invisibility cloak to Li Yi. "You can use this cloak; it's large enough for the five of us to squeeze in together and become invisible. I don't trust that sleazy guy to use it. " Hong Lian picked up the invisibility cloak.

Hmm, there are too many impossibilities hidden here. It would be best to finish the hunt quickly and return immediately. " Hong Lian nodded.

This is a precious treasure that I managed to obtain from the old man with great difficulty. I rely on it to secretly observe my senior and junior sisters bathing... uh, I mean, I rely on it to gather intelligence on the enemy. Upon realizing she had let something slip, Nangong Hong chuckled and corrected herself.

The members of the Honglian group paused atop the mountain, gazing down into the seemingly bottomless Heijiao Valley. A thick fog enveloped the entire valley, obscuring the view below. Their spiritual senses, when cast out, were unexpectedly rebounded, clearly a result of the handiwork of the already intelligent Heijiao. For a long time, humans had been incessantly disturbing them, so it was no wonder they had arranged such defenses.

The small black dragon coiled around the red lotus's arm is actually covering its face with its claws, making it impossible to look at. How did I casually come out with this creature? A miscalculation

Nangong Hong wielded a red satin treasure that resembled a belly pouch, both the person and the treasure were rather grotesque. She looked around, searching for a suitable target to strike.

"Idiot, don't you have any common sense? The strength of the top-level black dragon is not that impressive, equivalent to a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, at most it has an additional innate skill. As long as we don't recklessly go too far down, there shouldn't be any danger." Xuanyuan Yuer rolled her eyes.

Everyone has fallen, this fellow is beyond saving, is this still called courtesy before force, still a gentleman

The flying sword continued downward, the fog growing thicker, and only five meters ahead could be seen

In the outskirts of Heijiao Valley, Honglian and her companions gazed up at the strangely undulating mountains before them

Just fly down directly, as long as you find a way not to be discovered. There is no need to argue with the lewd man

"Well, that's fine." Li Yi responded.

Nangong Hong donned a pair of gauntlets made of exquisite golden threads, which shimmered with a dazzling golden light, exuding an ostentatious flair

Hong Lian felt increasingly perilous on the flying sword, narrowly avoiding several encounters with the passing black flood dragons. As she drew closer, a wave of foul odor assaulted her senses. Hong Lian had already sensed the powerful auras below, rendering her speechless. Xi Men Yue and the others were even more drenched in cold sweat, as the oppressive force of those powerful auras left them trembling with fear.

Upon entering, the recessed mountain wall turned out to be quite spacious, perfectly suitable for combat. Everyone observed that the terrain here did not appear to be naturally formed; rather, it seemed like a deliberate depression created by powerful beings during a battle. Over the years, some small plants had also grown abundantly on the ground.

The little black dragonfly shook its head like a rattle, its small eyes looking pitifully at the red lotus, chirping in a way that seemed to express something unknown.

"Why are you in such a hurry? After all, with the invisible cloak of that lecherous man, the black dragon won't discover us. As long as we are a bit careful, we can explore further down; who knows, we might even find some good treasures." Xuanyuan Yuer was displeased, her eyes filled with sparkling gems, yet another treasure seeker.

I thought I was already quite lewd, but I didn't expect you to be of the same ilk, and your level is much higher than mine. Usually, you appear to be a nice person, yet at critical moments, you are so formidable. I feel ashamed! I admire you, truly. When you have time, teach me a few tricks.

"Little Snake, as long as you go out with me, how about I take you to find a partner?" Hong Lian paid no attention to the disdainful gaze of the little black dragon.

Hong Lian was overjoyed, it seems that the nature of the black dragon is still like that of a child, and it should be possible to lure it away.

The mountains shrouded in thick fog are not heavily covered with vegetation, mostly consisting of mosses and some low-growing plants that prefer shade. Perhaps due to the sunlight, there are no tall plants below the mid-slope of the mountain

The spiritual energy in the air is quite thin, and relying on absorbing the spiritual energy from the air to transform it into true essence for the enhancement of one's cultivation is a slow process. Many cultivators find themselves stuck at a bottleneck due to this, ultimately exhausting their lifespan and perishing

Heikiao was thoroughly enraged, even daring to provoke at home. With five furious roars, he charged straight towards Nangong Hong.

Hong Lian smiled faintly, this person's violence is unchangeable, just thinking about her smashing the black flood dragon with a hammer gives me goosebumps, and I also pray for the black flood dragon that is about to come in

Once again, the flying sword was summoned, and everyone soared towards the highest level

We cannot go any further; continuing down this path may lead to problems. It is possible that those few auras have already detected our approach, but they disdain to engage with us and have chosen not to act.

"How do you plan to investigate? Just fly down directly? I can guarantee that within ten meters, you will be shot down by the black dragon." Nangong Hong looked at Hong Lian with disdain.

"Shall I take you out for some fun? I will take you to eat well, and I will take you to many places to play..." Hong Lian was trying to please.

Masters typically hunt or capture the black dragons at the mountainside, not daring to venture too low and disturb the terrifying beings below. The black dragons that are on the verge of transforming into true dragons possess at least the strength of late-stage integration realm masters; if they were to be disturbed, it would be a situation they could not handle.

The flying sword spun at the highest level, searching for a suitable place to strike. After a period of observation, it finally discovered a recessed mountain wall, prompting everyone to exchange knowing smirks as the flying sword headed towards that location

I believe it is best for us not to act rashly and to investigate first

The mountain originally had a few plants, but after arriving here, they disappeared, and the mountain is entirely composed of rocks, bare and smooth. The rocks are surprisingly covered with black centipedes, and the smooth stone walls are likely a result of the frequent crawling of these black centipedes.

"Wang Yu, what are your thoughts? I see you as a little brat yet cunningly astute. Do you have any good ideas?" The lewd man Nangong Hong, who usually only pays attention to Xuanyuan Yuer, spoke up.

"Since we have to squeeze together, I will use my sword to take us down." Ximen Yue summoned a flying sword, while Li Yi raised an invisible cloak to envelop the five of them

"What is it? Is there something wrong with me?" Hong Lian couldn't help but question.

Heikou Valley is a naturally formed gorge, surrounded on all sides by interconnected mountains. The spiritual energy within is twice that of the outer continent, yet ordinary cultivators generally do not dare to venture into Heikou Valley to explore. It is said that thousands of black dragons are stationed inside, along with beings on the verge of transforming into dragons.

Xuanyuan Yuer did not respond, instead, she walked over and kicked Nangong Hong on the backside. Nangong Hong reacted like a hungry dog snatching at excrement, and Xuanyuan Yuer burst into laughter.

Hong Lian from the East, Xi Men Yue from the West, and Xuan Yuan Yu Er chose the North, which is relatively close to the center, perhaps due to heightened violent emotions, wanting to vent quickly

The flying sword, carrying five individuals, circled around the mountain and gradually descended. Although this method would be slow, it allowed for a better understanding of the terrain and environment of the Black Flood Valley, adding an extra layer of security for themselves

Xiao Hei Miao hesitated for a moment and shook his head

The mountain peaks surrounding are not shrouded in mist; however, fog begins to spread from the mountainside, becoming denser as one descends. The distribution of the black dragon also follows a certain pattern, with black dragons being active starting from the fog-laden mountainside. The black dragons active on the mountainside represent the weakest segment of the black dragon's strength.

The flesh of the black dragon is said to be delicious and can strengthen the body. The demon core inside is a coveted treasure for cultivators, as it can be used to refine magical artifacts and serve as the focal point of a formation. Most importantly, the true essence within can be refined and absorbed to rapidly enhance a cultivator's cultivation level

"Stay away from me in the future," Xuanyuan Yuer stepped back a little to maintain distance from Nangong Hong, asking, "Do you have any magical artifact for seeing through?"

I never expected this little black dragon to be so lecherous, just like Nangong Hong. Damn, why do I keep encountering such characters around me? As soon as it hears that I'm helping it find a partner, it forgets everyone and rushes over. I should have said this much earlier.

Hong Lian almost fell down, and this fellow wanted the cloak to peep at beautiful women bathing, while hypocritically calling it: reconnaissance of enemy movements. His father actually had such a cloak, it seems the old man is not a good person either. A tiger father does not raise a dog son

This place is the most suitable; all we need to do is lure the black dragon over for the hunt. Hong Lian looked at the concave mountain wall with satisfaction

The little black dragonfly nods its head faster than a chick pecking at grains

"Stop for a moment, there is something strange here. There is a sense of disharmony, as if something should not be present in this place," Hong Lian suddenly spoke.

Hong Lian and others gradually entered the fog zone, and all five of them became highly vigilant, fearing that any unexpected incident might expose their whereabouts and lead to a group attack by the black flood dragons

It is not that the invisibility cloak has failed, but rather that this mini black dragon is peculiar. The surrounding black dragons have not detected our presence. Hong Lian directly ignored him

There was no sound around, and I looked strangely at the four people in the west gate, who were looking at me with disdainful eyes, as if to say, do not approach me, I do not recognize you.

Under the shroud of mist, a portion of sunlight is obscured, resulting in significantly dimmer light and reduced visibility in the surrounding environment. The pace has slowed further, as one crawls forward gradually.

Li Yi nodded and said, "Absolutely the best among the reserved and introverted types." As he spoke, he also gave a thumbs up

As the flying sword ascended, it was about to reach the highest level.

At the highest level of Heijiao Valley, everyone was calculating that they needed to find a relatively secluded place to take action; otherwise, if they were discovered by the Heijiaos, despite their lack of strength, their numbers were overwhelming. A group attack could easily reduce even the most powerful treasures to dust.

Nangong Hong selected her target and approached a group of black dragons. Five male black dragons surrounded a relatively petite female black dragon. In Nangong Hong's mind, five male black dragons encircling a beautiful female black dragon indicated that they had ulterior motives.

Can you see us?" Hong Lian asked again

"Yuer makes a valid point; we might as well delve a little deeper," Li Yi chimed in.

"Hmm, this is good. Heikiao, come in, and we will all gang up on it together," Xuanyuan Yuer said with a hint of excitement.

The crowd came to a halt

After a while, Heichao finally reacted, watching Nangong Hong, who was happily flying towards the concave mountain wall in the distance, and just before reaching the wall, she even lifted her butt and wiggled it.

"Let's go to the highest level." Hong Lian withdrew her thoughts and saw that the little black dragon had already been collected.

Hong Lian was taken aback by the surprisingly human-like qualities of the black dragon, and made a decision in her heart

Crimson lotus, sweating profusely, being lewd is simply being lewd, with so many adjectives yet insisting on using 'shoot', a high realm

The further down one goes, the older and more powerful the black dragons become. Due to the fact that the weakest among the black dragons are the most numerous, the quantity of black dragons active at the mountainside is the highest. Conversely, the number of powerful black dragons at the valley bottom is relatively few

On its head, it was surprisingly adorned with a rather ostentatious black crown. Hong Lian reached out to remove it, but to her astonishment, it could not be taken off; it seemed that this thing was actually growing on top. Hong Lian felt a bit embarrassed after this small blunder, her cheeks involuntarily flushing. The snake's feet lacked sharp claws, and its body was soft and pliable, appearing as if it had no bones at all, giving the impression of a well-cared-for creature.

The little black dragon retreated slightly, its two small eyes warily watching Hong Lian, displaying an expression that seemed to say, "What do you want? Do not come near me."

Hong Lian remained silent, continuing to sense, and came to a stop on the back of a very small black dragon.

"Not to be discovered? I happen to have a treasure that can render one invisible and conceal their presence," Nangong Hong said as she took out a long cloak.

It is best to find a solitary black dragon and have five people gang up on it; that would be truly exhilarating

Hong Lian changed her appearance when she realized that the abduction was not going to succeed

It seems that these people are not complete fools; they understand the need to make some preparations and should not perish in this Black Serpent Valley