Chapter 365: Zhao Family of Divine River City

Chapter 365: Chapter 365: Zhao Family of Divine River City

Ji Chen did not leave; instead, he continued searching through this swamp.

Soon, he found two more kinds of Holy Medicine, regardless of their effects, he collected them all. Better to take them along first, there’s no harm in it.

About half a day later, he came out of the swamp, continuing deeper into the Emperor’s Fall Mountain Range.

There were still many locations in the mountains where Holy Medicines existed that Ji Chen had yet to search, and he planned to visit them all.

In such a place, everyone’s cultivation was suppressed to a state of nothing, yet only he could still use spiritual power, which was an absolute advantage for Ji Chen.

He swiftly traversed the wooded landscape, never pausing along the way. Approximately two hours later, Ji Chen arrived at the next location.

This was a valley, with a cold aura permeating it. Just as he approached, the chill swept over Ji Chen, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

Around the valley, many cultivators were moving about, most risking life and limb to reach here, along with some strongmen of noble families or Holy Land disciples lingering, clearly sensing something unusual about the valley.

"Halt."

Ji Chen walked alone through the forest, reaching the valley’s entrance.

However, at this point, there were several cultivators guarding the way.

Judging by their uniform attire, these cultivators were from the same power.

"This valley is already occupied by our Zhao Family, please leave quickly."

The leading man was a middle-aged man, his gaze swept over Ji Chen, then he spoke softly, intending to drive him away.

The Zhao Family, one of the Nine Great Emperor Clans of Divine River City, is an indisputable Overlord Level power in the current Desolate Realm. Unexpectedly, they came here first, entering the valley and leaving guards to prevent other cultivators from entering.

"The things in the mountain belong to no one. Isn’t your Zhao Family’s occupation of this place a bit overbearing?"

However, Ji Chen did not leave. Instead, he glanced at the Zhao Family individuals blocking his path.

He entered the mountain just for the Holy Medicine, and now that he was here, in a place where Holy Medicine grows, how could he leave empty-handed?

Even though the Zhao Family is one of the Nine Great Emperor Clans, in this valley, Ji Chen was confident he could sweep aside anyone. If they insisted on blocking the way, he wouldn’t mind teaching them a lesson.

The Holy Medicine is a matter of life and death for Qu Luoning; Ji Chen wouldn’t retreat a single step.

"Overbearing?"

Hearing Ji Chen’s words, the middle-aged man was first startled, then he couldn’t help but laugh.

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Ji Chen, "So what if it’s overbearing? My grand Zhao Family, occupying a valley, who dares to say anything against it?"

"Is that so?"

Ji Chen smiled and took a step forward.

"Buzz!"

In the next moment, an invisible aura burst forth from his body, like a mountain heavily pressing toward the middle-aged man.

"Poof!"

The middle-aged man’s expression changed instantly, forced to retreat while coughing up blood uncontrollably, as if he had suffered some kind of attack, immediately severely injured on the spot.

This scene occurred very suddenly and caught everyone off guard. When everyone reacted, they were all astonished, a look of dread in their eyes, not understanding what had happened.

"I want to enter the valley. Whoever dares to block my way will die!"

Ji Chen didn’t care what they thought; he continued to stride forward, his icy voice clearly reaching everyone’s ears around.

"Stop him!"

A Zhao Family cultivator immediately shouted coldly. As one of the Nine Great Emperor Clans of Divine River City, when had anyone dared to not take them seriously?

"Boom!"

However, just as three people rushed forward, intending to capture Ji Chen, their bodies suddenly, without warning, collapsed into blood mist, destroying in both form and spirit on the spot.

Such a scene startled everyone around them; they simply had no idea what happened.

In this Emperor’s Fall Mountain Range where cultivation was suppressed, unable to use spiritual power, yet such an incident occurred, which was terrifying.

"Quickly inform the Elders!"

The middle-aged man who had been injured and coughing up blood scrambled up, eyes full of dread.

Clearly, he realized that there was no way people like him could handle the youth in white before him.

Now, he could only report the matter to the Zhao Family strongmen in the valley, letting the Elders take action to capture Ji Chen.

Just as he finished speaking, two Zhao Family cultivators quickly ran into the valley, evidently to report the matter.

Ji Chen, however, did not stop them and continued to stride forward, entering the valley in front of everyone’s eyes, soon disappearing from their sight.

"This cold aura, if I’m not mistaken, should originate from the Celestial Yin Flower."

As he walked deeper into the valley, Ji Chen muttered to himself, based on the information provided by Qin Wenchang, it’s likely the Celestial Yin Flower exists in this valley.

This type of Holy Medicine has the effect of repairing a shattered Spiritual Sea and is extremely cold in nature. It’s said that wherever Celestial Yin Flowers grow, within a hundred miles, the area becomes frozen land, perpetually cold, making it difficult for any living being to survive.

Even a cultivator entering would not be able to stay for long; otherwise, there may be a risk to their life.

Ji Chen’s cultivation was not suppressed, and as a Great Saint Realm expert, the cold here hardly had any significant impact on him.

However, the fact that Zhao Family cultivators could linger in this valley showed that they must carry Magical Treasures for protection.

"Hmm?"

After advancing for about a quarter of an hour, not far away, Ji Chen saw traces of a battle.

Dozens of corpses lay on the ground, all beheaded, dying tragically. Judging by the wounds, it seemed they were killed by a sharp weapon.

Such a sight immediately made Ji Chen frown.

The Zhao Family’s team was currently in the valley, and these people were mostly team members, yet they died here.

It’s unlikely they died from internal strife.

There could be only one reason: in this valley, there exists an unknown great threat that clashed with and fought the Zhao Family team.

As one of the Nine Great Emperor Clans, the Zhao Family brought a large force into the mountain, strong in both manpower and strength, yet they suffered significant losses here, indicating that what they encountered must be formidable.

"Roar!"

As he thought about this, Ji Chen suddenly sensed a movement, the Spiritual Sea within him, and the shadow of the Spirit Emperor Tower quivered slightly. Then, lights flashed, and a giant Flying Demon Beast was summoned by him.