Chapter 4 First Task

It is precisely for this reason that, although this item is renowned in the celestial realm and its rank is not high, very few have witnessed it with their own eyes

What is particularly detestable is that those who can ascend from the lower realms typically possess a level of cultivation equivalent to that of a wandering immortal, with very few reaching the second level—this requires significant cultivation and support from esteemed immortal families, making it only a slight possibility.

There are countless sects and families, with their foundations established in the lower realms, making the absorption of fresh blood extremely important

It is truly a matter of timing and fortune that the Zheng family uncle and nephew were able to encounter this item in the pawnshop of Qingshi City

A youth with prominent forehead lines stepped forward, crossing his arms in a bold manner, and spoke in a voice reminiscent of a duck, "You little brat, be sensible and show me what you've got."

However, these worms are truly annoying. They chased him for nearly 10 miles, only stopping at the edge of a sparse forest after he entered it. Yet, at that very moment, a wave of mental attacks surged forth.

After indulging in a hearty meal, he finally stood up, just at that moment, four or five young boys approached from a distance

On this mission, he harvested a total of ninety-three fiery sun fruits, some of which were not yet ripe and would need some time before he could return for them

A few young men saw him and were momentarily taken aback. Once they discerned his level, the leading boy raised his chin and said, "Ask him what he has obtained."

However, this machete is of no use; anything forged from iron simply cannot break through defenses, and it is not as effective as his fists

However, this thing possesses the ability to burrow into the earth, is covered in mud, and is incredibly slippery. When he struck it with a punch, the force was completely dissipated—after a long while, he only managed to knock out a single earthworm

It was not the same staff member who received him earlier, but regarding these matters, this Yemeni individual was quite clear, so he asked again, "Aren't you going to get a photo stone? The deposit for two spirit stones."

This spider can be considered the public enemy of the celestial realm. There are also beings in the celestial realm that reproduce and form large families. However, generally speaking, ascendants are an important supplementary force in the celestial realm, and those who are able to ascend typically possess exceptional qualities.

"So many Sun Fruits, who wants them?" The first-level wandering immortal was somewhat curious; he had not been engaged in this task for long. For him, the key was to elevate his realm as quickly as possible.

So... are we waiting for him to redeem it?" Zheng Zitao asked in a low voice. The Zheng family is not short of this small amount of money; he only temporarily cannot manage it due to cash flow issues. Moreover, a mere Ascending Nightmare Spider does not hold much practical significance.

Since he was hungry quickly, he could only make up for it with quantity. Chen Taizhong thought while eating: this task is truly too laborious for a first-level wandering immortal; that wild boar is probably a second-level savage beast

These young individuals are all at the third and fourth levels of the Wandering Immortal realm. In this desolate wilderness, if they suddenly encounter someone at the first level of the Wandering Immortal realm, wouldn't they be able to bully them at will?

Where would Chen Taizhong be caught by him? With a quick movement of his body, he darted far away

As for someone like Chen Taizhong, a first-rate wanderer, possessing a Xumi Ring is truly beyond the imagination of ordinary people

"Why ask so many questions?" the staff retorted with irritation

He merely hopes that his ability to conceal his intentions can deceive the other party—this skill's effectiveness might very well rival that of the spider

Chen Taizhong had no interest in entangling himself with them. He remembered the information regarding purchase requests quite well, but there was nothing about the procurement of earthworms—he could easily take you down, but there was no income involved

Ten pieces of blazing sun fruit are worth three spirit stones, while ninety pieces are equivalent to twenty-seven spirit stones. The remaining three pieces of blazing sun fruit hold little significance.

Only after he had fully regained his energy and spirit during the rest did he slowly rise to his feet and begin to trek laboriously through the woods, occasionally using the machete in his hand to slay a few unsuspecting insects.

I swear, the blazing sun fruit, the male duck voice took the blazing sun fruit and raised his hand to reach into the other person's embrace, "Is there anything else left?"

Upon arriving at the outskirts of the city, he could no longer endure it. He took out a frying pan and cooked more than a dozen eggs, followed by nearly five pounds of lamb, which made his stomach feel somewhat better

Zheng Zitao pondered for quite a while before quietly responding, "The person who just went out doesn't hold a high rank... What level did he come in at?"

The Ascended Nightmare Spider is a Level 5 Wild Beast

Chen Taizhong felt quite frustrated, and there is no need to elaborate; it is truly the case that anyone can bully him.

The rabbits and bats are manageable, but the swarm of earthworms poses a significant challenge for him. These creatures keep their distance, launching direct mental assaults, and his presence does not intimidate the earthworms. He can only engage them in close combat.

He first encountered a fire-breathing rabbit, then a lightning-producing bat, and subsequently, a group of mind-attacking earthworms—each measuring over 1 meter in length

The Ascension Nightmare Spider, as the name suggests, is a spider that brings nightmares to those who ascend

The importance of spatial materials can only be demonstrated in large-scale battles, where vast resources are required

The wild boar indeed did not notice him, and soon it charged forward recklessly.

This creature, nine times out of ten, is something that frightens the earthworms into not daring to enter the woods, and the hardness of these trees has already been experienced by Chen and the * book *, so he does not wish to confront this fellow

This spider is causing trouble in the ascension space, leading countless ascenders to suffer in regret

Having once again evaded the pursuit of the earthworm, he arrived at the outskirts not far from Qingshi City, truly exhausted in both body and mind. Over the past two days, he had managed to persevere solely by eating instant noodles.

In the first level of the Immortal Realm, the middle-aged man replied in a deep voice. He did not catch up to that person and, in order to prevent the shopkeeper from becoming suspicious, he did not make any significant movements. However, he still noticed the other party's realm.

Chen Taizhong had already broken free from the encirclement of several individuals. With a swift turn, he dashed away. The young men threw out their spells, but his figure was truly elusive, and those spells could not approach him at all, vanishing in the blink of an eye into the distance

However, unscrupulous youths can be found everywhere. After some thought, he took out three Sunfire Fruits from his pocket and said, "This is it."

"Hey, kid, are you looking for a fight?" said the voice with a duck-like tone as it stepped forward

"This is a cheap item," the stout young man leading the group snorted, pulling out a talisman from his storage bag and speaking arrogantly, "If his level were a bit higher, it would indeed be worth a talisman to deal with him"

And this group of earthworms holds a grudge, pursuing him with mental attacks

His hunger grew increasingly intense, yet he dared not let his guard down. The absence of the worm's pursuit indicated that there were large creatures in the forest

There are many storage devices in the celestial realm, but ordinary people generally use storage bags. Second and third-tier wandering immortals hang them at their waists, which serves as a symbol of status—brother here possesses a storage bag

In the woods, Chen Taizhong encountered three wild boars; however, due to his carefulness and caution, he was ultimately able to avoid them one by one

He was able to fast in the mortal realm, but after arriving in the celestial realm, he clearly felt hunger. Moreover, this feeling of hunger increased with the consumption of physical strength—his stamina was limited, so he had to use it sparingly

He handed over two spirit stones, stating, "This is the deposit for the information on the blazing sun fruit provided by the publisher."

Suddenly, the ground began to tremble slightly, followed by a thunderous roar, and a wild boar the size of a donkey appeared not far away

"He is not worth a talisman," someone said with a smile...

The celestial realm pays great attention to eliminating such public enemies; however, generally speaking, ascendants are hardly a match for the Nightmarish Spider

Chen Taizhong did not hear his mumbling, took a jade tablet recording a simple route map, and turned to leave. However, shortly after exiting the city, he realized that the difficulty of the task seemed to be somewhat off.

For some unknown reason, in the celestial realm, his appetite is at least five times greater than on Earth, and he becomes hungry very quickly.

This wild boar is quite aggressive, charging around recklessly as it walks, casually rubbing against tree trunks to scratch itself, causing trees as thick as a sea bowl to tremble and emit creaking sounds

He then took out a large machete from the Xumi Ring. Before his ascension, he had stored many miscellaneous items in the Xumi Ring, including over twenty nuclear bombs—after all, who knew what the celestial realm would be like? It was always better to be prepared than to be caught unawares

Chen Taizhong was unaware that the origins of the items he sold had already been discovered by others. He held two spirit stones in his hand, tossing them one by one, as he made his way to the mission courtyard

At this moment, the sense of humiliation in his heart was not trivial at all, but he truly did not understand the various rules of the celestial realm, so he could only grit his teeth and say, "Enough is enough, you have already taken my belongings"

Seeing this, Chen Taizhong immediately hid behind a large tree, employing the techniques from the *Yin and Yang* texts to suppress his breath, not daring to make a sound.

Chen Taizhong practiced Qi Dao, thus he was not particularly afraid of attacks on his consciousness. However, even so, he felt somewhat dizzy and disoriented. Coupled with the significant consumption of physical strength, he sat under a tree and rested for quite a while before he managed to recover somewhat.

But the crux of the matter is ... . ... it involves merit; not to mention anything else, just for the sake of merit, it is worth making a strong purchase once.

"Then it's up to you," this person said no more, as speaking too much could attract trouble. Once the other party disappeared from sight, he let out a low sigh, "Level 1 Wanderer, hey... do you really think this task is that easy?"

As for the third level of the Immortal Ascension, among one thousand ascendants, it is not guaranteed that even one will appear. While resources are undoubtedly important, personal aptitude is of even greater significance.

In the valley ahead, he encountered swarms of centipedes, and by the time he finally picked the Sunfruit, it was already two days later

"If I fail, then I won't need these two spirits," Chen Taizhong replied nonchalantly—after all, he still had plenty of spider silk in his Xumi ring. He was used to being a big shot, and although his current realm was extremely low, he had been feeling frustrated all day and needed to find some balance. "It's not a big deal; it's just that funds are tight. I just found a way to make some money."

Chen Taizhong also gambled on this unexpected outcome. As expected, the public duck voice searched his pockets and raised a hand to slap him, saying, "Get lost, you poor wretch... Huh, you actually dare to dodge?"

The origin of this spider is unclear; it does not exist in the celestial realm, nor in the mortal realm. It merely resides within the ascension passage, growing by consuming the essence and blood of those who ascend.

After Chen Taizhong left, he hurried to the courtyard to submit his task. The staff did not ask any further questions, accepted his Liyang fruit, and gave him twenty-seven spirit stones. "This task is long-term, and you can continue to work on it."