Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Cut Off One’s Immortal Path, Kill One’s Parents!

Lu Chen left the valley.

He needed to find the Healing Herb.

But before leaving, the elder of Heavenly Medicine gave him a few jade boxes.

"These jade boxes can store Spiritual Medicine. If you find the Healing Herb, you can harvest it and keep it inside. When you return to consume it, if any mishap occurs, we’ll be nearby to watch over you," said the elder.

Lu Chen didn’t stand on ceremony and left with the jade boxes.

He also left the demon pill of the Dragon Scale Beast and the jade bottle filled with beast blood with Mu Xiao, so she could consume them when Xiao Hei’s condition stabilized.

Not only did Lu Chen need to become stronger, but so did Xiao Hei.

...

However, sometimes things don’t go smoothly.

Finding Spiritual Medicine proved much more difficult for Lu Chen than cultivating.

This quest took several months.

Lu Chen’s injuries had not healed, but his strength had increased significantly.

The effects of the injuries were still there; whenever Lu Chen commanded Spiritual Power, there was always a sensation of tremors in his body, affecting the fluidity of his Heavenly Inquiry Spear Technique.

However, there seemed to be no impact on his Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique.

"It seems I have to venture deeper before the Abyssal Prohibition weakens," Lu Chen said, his face etched with worry, as he spoke to Mu Xiao in the valley.

"Lu Chen, there’s no need to rush. If your injuries haven’t healed, going deeper into the Abyss could be dangerous! How about this—when the time comes, Elder Zhao and I can go ahead to help you look for it? What do you think?"

The elder of Heavenly Medicine’s surname was Zhao, and during this time, they had grown quite familiar with one another.

The elder’s injuries were not as severe as Lu Chen’s and he had recuperated over a few months’ time.

He often stayed with Xiao Hei and would go out to gather Spiritual Medicine, later transplanting them in the valley.

Those young disciples had also greatly enhanced their abilities.

One could say that everyone had benefitted immensely.

"It’s not that I’m impatient," Lu Chen sighed, "Even if it wasn’t for seeking the Healing Herb, I have other reasons I must go deep into the Abyss!"

"Is it because of the Xuanji Sect in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain?" the elder suddenly asked, causing Lu Chen to startle.

How did he figure it out?

Seeing Lu Chen’s expression, the elder chuckled and said, "You mentioned before that you must return to Yuzhou City and also deliver the message back to Zhao Chang. Now, combining the current situation, other than the Xuanji Sect, I really can’t think of anything else."

Lu Chen fell silent, which was as good as confirming it.

"Actually, venturing deep into the Abyss isn’t impossible, the main issue still is..." the elder didn’t finish his sentence when Lu Chen interrupted, "Heavenly Book Academy?"

"Exactly," the elder nodded, "Heavenly Book Academy is likely under Xu Zhengde’s control now, and he, being narrow-minded, definitely doesn’t want to see us again, for fear we might take away his authority and affect the rewards from the Immortal Sect."

"All the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit; all the clamor and clamoring is for benefit!"

"Someone like Xu Zhengde would naturally be guarded!"

Lu Chen frowned and said, "Elder Zhao means that he would have the students who enter the Abyss, should they encounter me or them, kill on sight?"

"Exactly. You’ll probably not be in direct danger, but they will not fare so well," said the elder.

"They..."

Lu Chen glanced at the distance, where the young disciples were diligently cultivating. With the guidance of Mu Xiao and the elder, coupled with Spiritual Medicine, disciples like Lin Rui and Sun Ming had broken through to the Marrow Refinement Realm!

Even they couldn’t have imagined this!

Therefore, they were even more determined to stay in the valley!

As for going into the depths of the Abyss, they no longer cared, especially after learning about the changes in the Heavenly Book.

The only concern might be Prince Qin Zhantian!

Meanwhile.

As the date for the weakening of the Abyssal Prohibition approached, Xu Zhengde also began to slowly lay his plans.

"Once you enter the Abyss, kill anyone you see other than yourselves. Vision will be obstructed inside the Abyss, so remember to tie a red string on your hand!" Xu Zhengde instructed in front of hundreds of unfamiliar faces.

And all of them were Martial Artists at the peak of the Visceral Refinement Realm, who had been in prolonged seclusion and arduous cultivation!

"Dean," a Martial Artist stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "What about the other students in the academy... do we kill them too?"

Xu Zhengde narrowed his eyes and replied, "Kill. Why wouldn’t we? Them staying in the academy only occupies the resources meant for you! Don’t you... resent them?"

"Yes, Dean!"

At the mention of cultivation resources, a fierce light appeared in the eyes of those Martial Artists!

They had been in seclusion, of course, for the broader path—the Immortal Path!

Cutting off someone’s Immortal Path is like killing their parents!

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