Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1979 - 1977: The Remaining Rhizome of Earth Dragon Grass

Ye Tianchen seized a Ten Thousand Demon Spiritual Fruit from the Ten Thousand Demon Tree Vine, but didn’t know that the vine intentionally let him take it. Additionally, the vine had a hidden Ten Thousand Demon Spiritual Fruit. Once this remaining fruit matures, the two accompanying Tree Spirits would deliver it to the Nirvana Rebirth Ten Thousand Demon Tree in the Penglai Ancient Martial World. Once the tree absorbed the fruit’s power, it would truly awaken and regain strength, reviving the fierce power of the Mythical Era. Apart from the supreme figures in the Emperor Realm, who would dare to stand against it?This Ten Thousand Demon Tree really has a scheme, which is truly surprising. What kind of creature is this anyway? Why does it exist in the Martial Arts World?

Ye Tianchen was unaware of all this. While he journeyed deep into the Medicine King Valley with the Little Demon Bat Beast, he encountered a chicken, called an Eight Treasures Chicken by the Little Demon Bat Beast. Initially, Ye Tianchen just found it strange. How could there be a chicken inside the Medicine King Valley?

Unexpectedly, the Little Demon Bat Beast informed him that this was not an ordinary chicken, but an "Eight Treasures Chicken," a kind of Spiritual Beast that had appeared in the world since the inception of the Martial Arts World. Although the Eight Treasures Chicken didn’t possess exceptionally strong divine skills, it thrived on Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass from birth. Imagine the potent efficacy of a chicken that grows solely by consuming this grass!

As the Little Demon Bat Beast mentioned, although this Eight Treasures Chicken was still in its juvenile phase, it had grown to its size by consuming a lot of Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass in the Medicine King Valley. Otherwise, it would’ve starved long ago.

Generally speaking, no one would stew the Eight Treasures Chicken for consumption. Instead, they raise it to lay eggs daily. The Eight Treasures Egg is akin to a Spiritual Pill with various uses!

Ye Tianchen initially didn’t care much about this Eight Treasures Chicken. It was only after the Little Demon Bat Beast explained its benefits that Ye Tianchen realized just how magical this chicken was. The most critical point was that the Eight Treasures Chicken seemed aware of Ye Tianchen and his group, expressed disdain, clawed the ground, and disappeared in a flash.

"Boss, we must catch it. The Eight Treasures Chicken is so rare that it’s nearly impossible to find in the entire Martial Arts World. Who would’ve thought one exists in the Medicine King Valley? If other strong beings find out, they’ll surely try to capture or kill it!" The Little Demon Bat Beast said excitedly.

"Don’t worry, I won’t let it escape. This chicken seems extremely spiritual. If it obediently lays eggs, I’ll keep it. If not, I’ll stew it to enjoy and replenish myself!" Ye Tianchen chuckled and headed in the direction the Eight Treasures Chicken had fled.

"Legend has it that some supreme figures in the Emperor Realm have captured and raised an Eight Treasures Chicken. The Eight Treasures Chicken can live for ten thousand years, effectively providing a never-ending supply of newly laid Spiritual Pills," the Little Demon Bat Beast said, salivating in anticipation.

Swoosh!

With a quick move, Ye Tianchen reached the spot where the Eight Treasures Chicken stood just a moment ago. Realizing the chicken was gone, he frowned, released his powerful Divine Thought to sense, but couldn’t detect any trace of the Eight Treasures Chicken. It was indeed bizarre!

"Boss, the place where the Eight Treasures Chicken appeared must have the Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass. We have to search!" The Little Demon Bat Beast jumped off Ye Tianchen’s shoulder, speaking with excitement.

"Hmm!" Ye Tianchen nodded. His main purpose in coming to the Medicine King Valley was to find the Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass. Although his ultimate goal was to find the Ten Thousand Year Old Ginseng to save Tian Boguang, other Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass could still offer hope for saving Tian Boguang, or unexpected opportunities might arise.

"This is..." Ye Tianchen soon discovered that there was indeed a root buried in the soil where the Eight Treasures Chicken stood, and this root looked somewhat like a dragon. This aroused his curiosity.

"Good heavens, could this be the legendary Earth Dragon Grass?" The Little Demon Bat Beast flew over, surprised to see a dragon-shaped root fragment in Ye Tianchen’s hand.

"Earth Dragon Grass?" Ye Tianchen asked, frowning in confusion.

"Yeah, the Earth Dragon Grass is a type of Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass. If fully matured, it approaches the power of an immortal elixir. Although it only approaches that level, it’s much stronger than ordinary Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass!" The Little Demon Bat Beast explained with a nod.

"That powerful?" Ye Tianchen asked in astonishment.

"Indeed, the Earth Dragon Grass grows entirely underground, absorbing Dragon Veins to fuel its growth, which is why it’s so potent. Unfortunately, the Earth Dragon Grass wasn’t mature yet when the Eight Treasures Chicken gnawed on it. What a waste!" The Little Demon Bat Beast complained, frustrated.

Ye Tianchen glanced at the remaining fingernail-sized piece of Earth Dragon Grass in his hand and didn’t throw it away. Even a little bit of this kind of herb could have great utility, demonstrating the power of Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass. After scouting the surroundings and finding nothing else, the Little Demon Bat Beast remarked anxiously, "It’s a shame the Eight Treasures Chicken ran away. This Medicine King Valley even has Earth Dragon Grass, indicating its complexity. Who knows how many Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass the Eight Treasures Chicken has consumed. It might start laying eggs soon!"

"The sudden disappearance of the Eight Treasures Chicken was remarkable indeed!" Ye Tianchen nodded in agreement.

"Boss, this Eight Treasures Chicken itself doesn’t have much attacking power, but its natural perception is very strong. It can detect any movement within a hundred miles right away, and its skills in flying and escaping are quite significant. Ordinary people really can’t chase it down!" the Little Demon Bat Beast shook its head and said.

"Indeed, it possesses some divine skills, but it can’t escape. I’ve already locked onto its aura with my divine thought earlier. As long as it hasn’t escaped from Medicine King Valley, I’ll find it sooner or later. Let’s spare it for now and continue deeper into the valley!" Ye Tianchen said with a slight smile.

The Eight Treasures Chicken ran away, but Ye Tianchen was confident he could capture it. The most important thing now was to search for spiritual medicine, truly valuable spiritual herbs. If he could find that Ten Thousand Year Old Ginseng, it would be even better, and Tian Boguang would surely be saved!

Accompanied by the Little Demon Bat Beast, Ye Tianchen continued deeper into Medicine King Valley. Along the way, aside from some picturesque scenes of chirping birds and fragrant flowers, they only found some ordinary spiritual medicine and not a single other creature. This made Ye Tianchen quite puzzled, since Medicine King Valley was within the Barbaric Forbidden Land and a crucial place on Earth. Historically, places with either of two things tend to be bustling: the great inheritance grounds and spiritual medicine grounds. These are places powerful martial artists must fight for, often resulting in a phenomenon where strong individuals gather in great numbers. However, Ye Tianchen hadn’t seen any other creatures in this valley, whether from the Demon Clan or the Human Clan. What exactly was going on here?

"Why haven’t we seen any demon beasts, nor any other human martial artists? Surely they aren’t indifferent to spiritual medicine? It’s quite strange!" Ye Tianchen thought, frowning.

"Boss, look over there, what is that..." the Little Demon Bat Beast asked in an astounded tone.

Ye Tianchen looked up, frowning again as a strong smell of blood hit him. Ahead, there was a small hill, but this hill wasn’t formed of earth and rocks; it was made from piles of bones, emitting a thick, bloody stench and a strong foul odor!

"Is this the meaning of ’Corpse Mountain Blood Sea’?" Ye Tianchen asked, frowning.

Roar!

Suddenly, a roar shook the earth. A Demon Ape wielding a battle axe appeared atop the bone hill, loudly roaring at Ye Tianchen and the Little Demon Bat Beast.

"Is this Demon Ape warning us not to approach?" Ye Tianchen asked, frowning.

"No, it’s saying it wants to kill us and make us part of these bones!" the Little Demon Bat Beast shook its head and said.

"It seems this is the true barrier to entering Medicine King Valley!" Ye Tianchen said seriously.

Rumble!

The charging neared; this Demon Ape’s body was enormous, the size of a small mountain, exuding a thick demonic qi, wielding a black battle axe, and charging towards Ye Tianchen.

"You go stand aside, I’ll handle this Demon Ape!" Ye Tianchen said to the Little Demon Bat Beast.

Bang!

In the blink of an eye, the Demon Ape charged in front of Ye Tianchen. Despite its massive size, its movements were incredibly agile. Almost as soon as it appeared before Ye Tianchen, it swung the black battle axe in its hand down at him!

Swish!

Ye Tianchen swiftly dodged, and the Demon Ape’s black battle axe smashed into the ground, causing the earth to tremble as if a massive earthquake occurred, startling Ye Tianchen. The Demon Ape’s strength was formidable; even its brute force felt like divine power!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

After missing Ye Tianchen with its first axe swing, the Demon Ape let out a low growl and continued swinging its black battle axe repeatedly at him, trying to turn him into mincemeat. Ye Tianchen frowned. Just the strength of this Demon Ape alone was such that if he were struck by a single axe swing, even his physical body might not be able to withstand it!

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