Chapter One, Unwilling.

Third-order Monster, Frosty Snow Snake!

In the blink of an eye, the scenery in front of me underwent a tremendous change as my footsteps leaped over the ancient tree. The clear sky vanished instantly, and the leisurely white clouds disappeared in an instant. The whole world plunged into darkness. Occasionally, roars and howls of monsters could be heard from deep within, as if they were right in front of me, causing fear and trembling.

Previously it was the end of the month, but now it is today. Liu Daolie looked mockingly at Ye Yun and said, "There have been changes at Tianzhu Peak. The required Feather Transformation Grass needs to be delivered before nightfall today."

No wonder the outer disciples' Weiguang Jue cultivation is more advanced. It turns out that the second level of this Monster Beast Valley is so dark that I'm afraid my Weiguang Jue that I'm currently practicing will have no effect if I enter the third level.Ye Yun looked around with the faint soft light and his face became much more serious. The difficulty of finding the Hua Yu grass as soon as possible with such a limited vision can be imagined.

Liu Daolie, you wouldn't have thought my luck was so good, right? When I surpass you, I will definitely take back all the past humiliations in one fell swoop. Yè Yún saw the ninth Hua Yu grass again, and a killing intent flashed in his eyes.

Yè Yúnmǎn tào dà hàn chūxiàn zài cāntiān gǔshù xià, kànle yī yǎn qiánfāng, méitóu wēi zhòu, tà rù yāo shòu gǔ.

Liú Dàoliè! Although I am usually dissatisfied with you, I have always kept it to myself and never shown it. At most, I am not like some people who flatter you. If you treat me this way, I, Yè Yún, swear here that as long as I surpass you in cultivation one day, I will make you pay the price you deserve!

However, in the Tianjian Sect, disciples like Ye Yun, who are low-ranking servants, are as numerous as ants. In just their area alone, there are nearly a thousand people, without any status whatsoever. It can be said that they are the lowest-ranking servants.

Whish!

The Spirit Beast Tower is a place specifically for the Tianjian Sect to tame demonic beasts. The tamed demonic beasts need to battle with humans to increase their combat experience and to establish a rapport with their masters. These menial disciples and some opponents captured by the Tianjian Sect often become sparring partners for the demonic beasts. With the cultivation level of these menial disciples, it is almost impossible for them to survive when entering the Spirit Beast Tower for sparring.

This is the Demon Beast Valley, the place where the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect hone their skills.

Uncle Master Liu Daolie, before the end of the month, exchange one hundred strains of Huayu grass, only eighteen strains left, should be able to make it. Yun Ye did not feel much fear, only a more intense anger ignited in his heart, but he knew that even if he went all out, he could not be Liu Daolie's opponent, and could only endure forcibly, the nails in the palms of his hands pierced into the flesh due to excessive force.

Since he had already entered the second level, Ye Yun did not want to waste time. He bent down and moved forward slowly, fully focused on searching for the Hua Yu grass.

The outer courtyard, where the disciples of miscellaneous tasks shuttle back and forth, everyone's face is filled with haste, and countless tasks await completion every day.

However, he is well aware that the first thing he needs to do is to overcome the current challenge.

This is the boundary marker of the second level.

The Yunlong Mountain Range where the Tianjian Sect is located stretches for thousands of miles, with peculiar peaks and rugged rocks. Demons and beasts roam the mountains, and exotic flowers and rare herbs can be seen everywhere. For thousands of years, the Tianjian Sect has gradually driven the demons and beasts to the depths of the mountains, giving them a place to live called the Demon Beast Valley, in order to prevent the disciples of the sect from being attacked while collecting spiritual materials for cultivation in the Yunlong Mountain Range.

In the past half month, I have almost searched through all the outer areas. The feather grass has been mostly harvested, except for a few patches. Only by making an effort and entering the second layer is it possible to complete the collection in such a short time.

Before nightfall today?'' Ye Yun almost jumped up all of a sudden, unable to contain his anger any longer, and exclaimed, "It's less than three hours, how could we possibly make it in time."

Ye Yun was overjoyed, unexpectedly finding a plant so easily on the second level. At this rate, the task might really be completed in just over two hours.

Ye Yun's hair stood on end, and he instinctively rolled forward. The pale blue cold light brushed against his vest, slicing off a piece of his fluttering hem.

Ye Yun looked up and saw two large snakes, both pure white, sitting on the grass about ten meters away. In the faint dim light, they emitted a chilling coldness, and their crimson tongues made terrifying hissing sounds.

Ye Yun, the collection of one hundred plants of Hua Yu grass has not been completed yet, but you are wasting your time here?Liu Daolie, dressed in a cloud-patterned brocade robe, appeared behind him, holding a whip in his hand, with a mocking expression on his face.

There are still eighteen plants missing.Yeyun's blood rushed to his face, but he forcibly held back, lowered his head, and said in a deep voice.

Just as the whip struck above Ye Yun's eyebrows, a bloodstain appeared instantly. His scalp throbbed with pain, and if the whip had been any lower, it would have likely injured his eyes.

Hearing Liu Daolie's words just now, he knew that Liu Daolie had been targeting him for a long time. This time, he seized such an opportunity and wanted to kill him in one fell swoop.

So much difference and still dare to waste time. Liu Daolie laughed, "It seems that you not only don't want the spiritual stones for this month's practice, but also want to go to the Spirit Beast Tower."

At ten meters away, it's pitch black and nothing can be seen.

Ye Yun gritted his teeth slightly, feeling a scorching pain spreading from his back.

Only one month left until this year's outer disciple assessment. With my current level of cultivation, I don't know if there is any hope. Ye Yun stood on a mountain rock, gazing into the distance as if piercing through the clouds, catching a glimpse of the looming palace hidden in the mist. That was the place only the formal disciples of the Tianjian Sect could go.

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On the second floor, there are basically no miscellaneous disciples daring to enter, and outer disciples rarely come in person to look for worthless materials like Feathergrass. According to Ye Yun's idea, some should be found.

This soft light technique is called the Micro Light Technique. All miscellaneous disciples must practice it. In the Demon Beast Valley, only the soft light of this Micro Light Technique can break through the darkness and see the surroundings clearly. Of course, if you become a disciple of the outer sect of the Tianjian Sect, you will have more advanced spiritual techniques and even magic weapons. It is said that they can clear the darkness within a radius of one thousand kilometers, and every detail will be revealed where the radiance shines.

A stone stele appeared in front of Ye Yun. Under the dim and soft light, there was a faint blood-red glow flowing on the surface of the stele.

Within half a month, Ye Yun almost searched through the outermost layer of the Monster Beast Valley with the faint light technique, which brought him a weak light. He found a total of 82 Hua Yu grasses, which required not only unimaginable patience and perseverance, but also luck. It should be noted that although there were no very powerful monster beasts in the outermost layer of the Monster Beast Valley, if there were groups of one or two-level monster beasts, they could also kill Ye Yun, a miscellaneous disciple.

Ye Yunzhen never expected to find so many Hua Yucao so easily. In just an hour, he had already picked eight plants.

Since a decision has been made, Ye Yun will no longer hesitate. Taking a deep breath, he swiftly leaped over the stone tablet.

The second strain came very easily, followed by the third strain, the fourth strain...

It is impossible to find eighteen Hua Yu grasses within less than three hours. Unless one jumps over the outermost layer and enters the second layer, where the number of Hua Yu grasses is much higher and usually inaccessible to ordinary disciples. Outer disciples naturally would not waste their time collecting such low-level spiritual herbs. Once inside, the task can be completed in an estimated hour. However, even the lowest-level demon beasts in the second layer are at least second-order, and third-order demon beasts are often present. With Ye Yun's current cultivation level of only the third level of refining the body and washing the marrow, entering the second layer is like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.

"No, how could there be so much Hua Yu grass almost growing in the same area?" Ye Yun found that he seemed to have overlooked something. "Not good, Hua Yu grass is cold in nature, and third-level and *image* beast like to eat Hua Yu grass to enhance the coldness in their bodies. Could it be..."

The soft light emitted by the "Micro Light Technique" suddenly seemed to be gently swaying like a candle flame blown by the wind, and immediately the visible range unexpectedly shrank to only ten meters.

Just as Ye Yun realized that something was wrong, a cold and sharp cold light appeared from behind him, cutting through the void with a sizzling sound and shooting straight at his vest.

Ye Yun watched his back, his fists clenched, and his whole body trembled.

The Hua Yu grass is found in various areas of the Demon Beast Valley. For outer disciples, the outermost two layers are filled with low-level demon beasts that can be easily killed. However, for menial disciples who have not obtained the true cultivation techniques of the Tianjian Sect, even the outer layer is very dangerous.

Three years ago, 12-year-old Ye Yun left his hometown and came here. After going through layers of assessments, he finally became a disciple of the menial tasks.

Ye Yun raised his hand and gently tapped, a faint soft light rose from his body, hovering above his head, slightly illuminating the space within tens of meters.

The sound of rushing wind broke through the air, exploding with a crisp echo on Ye Yun's back.

Liu Daolie is his master's uncle. The thousands of miscellaneous disciples in the medicine valley are usually under the jurisdiction of Liu Daolie. Liu Daolie's cultivation aptitude is ordinary, much inferior to most of the miscellaneous disciples, but he entered the sect earlier and his cultivation level is at least one small realm higher than all the miscellaneous disciples. His cousin Liu Yu is a disciple of Tianzhu Peak. Tianzhu Peak is only responsible for refining some middle-grade and lower-grade elixirs in the entire Tianjian Sect. However, the formal disciples of the outer sect can already have access to some true cultivation techniques, which is a world of difference compared to their low-level miscellaneous disciples in terms of status and position. His cousin Liu Yu is a disciple of Tianzhu Peak. Tianzhu Peak is only responsible for refining some middle-grade and lower-grade elixirs in the entire Tianjian Sect. However, the formal disciples of the outer sect can already have access to some true cultivation techniques, which is a world of difference compared to their low-level miscellaneous disciples in terms of status and position.

Pop!

However, once the menial disciple passes the assessment and becomes an outer disciple, it is like a dragon transforming in one day, soaring to the sky.

About 20 miles to the east of the outer courtyard, there is a towering ancient tree that reaches into the clouds. It can be seen from the outer courtyard and serves as a marker for one of the entrances to the Monster Beast Valley. Once you cross this ancient tree, you will enter the range of the Monster Beast Valley.

The miscellaneous disciples of the Tianjian Sect are enough to make the officials and warriors of the local government in the Jin Kingdom look up to them in the secular world.

To the east of the State of Jin, near the Endless Sea, a sword light rises like a towering peak, piercing through the sky, with a faint silver sword aura exuding a sharp momentum, covering a radius of thousands of miles.

Yeyun's heart was beating violently, and every breath seemed to burn, causing pain in the chest and abdomen.

This is the top-notch cultivation sect in the State of Jin, the Tianjian Sect!

Ye Yun remained silent for a moment, and Liu Daolie's eyes narrowed slightly. Suddenly, he sneered, and the whip in his hand cracked as it lashed out at Ye Yun. "What, do you want me to ask again?"

However, the Tianjian Sect did not drive all the monsters together, but tried to distinguish them according to their ranks as much as possible. They set up prohibition formations to isolate the possibility of higher-level monsters coming out from the depths of the mountains. In this way, the Monster Beast Valley became a trial ground for the disciples of the Tianjian Sect, and they could enter different areas with substantial trial effects based on their strength.

There are still three hours left, how could it be too late? Besides, I heard before that you were also very dissatisfied with me. Perhaps it would be more to your liking to go to the Spirit Beast Tower.

Although the Feather-Transforming Grass is not an extremely precious herb, it is almost impossible to find eighteen plants in less than three hours. Previously, it took almost half a month to collect eighty-two plants, and now it is not easy to gather one hundred plants all at once.

On ordinary days, Ye Yun has also been criticized by Liu Daolie, but in order to pursue his dream of cultivating immortality, he has always endured it.

Sure enough, in just under ten minutes, within the faint soft light, a half-foot tall blade of grass appeared in Ye Yun's line of sight. Blue roots, blue leaves, this is the most prominent feature of the Feathergrass, evident at a glance.