95: Chapter 95 The Magic and Power of Chalcedony

After walking inward for a while, Jiang Ling discovered that the cavern was growing larger; the space inside was surprisingly vast, a complete subterranean world.

He wondered what kind of place lay above this cavern.

"Master, I smell the scent of jade marrow!"

Just then, Medusa, who was hidden inside Jiang Ling's sleeve, suddenly spoke up.

"jade marrow?"

"What jade marrow?"

Jiang Ling asked.

"jade marrow is a type of Heaven And Earth Treasure. It's extremely powerful and can help me restore my Divine Power!"

Medusa said.

"Oh?"

Jiang Ling raised an eyebrow. "Then can you tell where it is?"

"It should be up ahead!" Medusa said.

"Alright!"

Jiang Ling nodded. "Then let's go take a look!"

Although Jiang Ling was here on behalf of the military to exterminate exotic beasts, if he encountered any Heaven And Earth Treasures, he would certainly take them.

He needed to quickly increase his strength now.

Jiang Ling walked forward, and soon, he saw several exotic beasts appear ahead.

These exotic beasts were licking the stone walls of the cavern, as if the walls contained some energetic substance they craved.

Seeing Jiang Ling's arrival, the exotic beasts immediately began to roar one by one.

"They look to be around Rank 20. Let's take them out!"

Jiang Ling didn't want to waste time, so he directly brought out his black iron great saber.

"Kill!"

Jiang Ling rushed forward, and with a few swings of the black iron great saber in his hand, these exotic beasts were all sliced in half.

Afterward, he continued forward, searching for the location of the jade marrow Medusa had mentioned.

Soon, more exotic beasts appeared, and Jiang Ling killed them again.

By killing the exotic beasts, Jiang Ling's Rank was also constantly rising.

[Ding! Combat has caused the leveling effect to double. Realm increased by 2%!]

[Ding! Combat has caused the leveling effect to double. Realm increased by 2.5%!]

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Following Medusa's directions, Jiang Ling headed straight forward, continuously hunting exotic beasts.

"Almost there, almost there..."

"Master, it's just ahead..."

Medusa's voice began to grow excited.

Consequently, Jiang Ling's hunting speed increased further.

Puff, puff, puff...

Jiang Ling's black iron great saber slashed repeatedly as the exotic beasts fell one by one; the entire cavern was already littered with corpses.

At first, the exotic beasts appeared in small groups, but later on, they appeared in dozens at a time.

However, by activating the World-Ending Divine Thunder, Jiang Ling could still easily slay them.

"Master, it's right ahead!"

With a whoosh, Medusa darted out from Jiang Ling's sleeve and coiled herself around his head.

Her small head kept stretching forward, her red eyes gleaming with excitement.

And ahead, Jiang Ling saw hundreds of exotic beasts gathered there!

There were no shortage of Tier 3 exotic beasts among them!

"Hundreds of them!"

"It doesn't seem like it'll be easy!"

Even though Jiang Ling was very strong, he still felt some pressure.

"Master, let me help you!"

Medusa leaped down from Jiang Ling's head and transformed into her true form on the ground—a half-human, half-snake state.

"You help me immobilize them, and then I'll do the killing!"

Jiang Ling said to Medusa.

"Okay!"

Medusa and Jiang Ling walked forward together. The exotic beasts quickly reacted, letting out roars as they charged toward them.

"Hiss!"

A cold red light flared in Medusa's eyes, and her long tongue flicked out, revealing her fierce side.

When the charging exotic beasts saw Medusa's eyes, they immediately became dazed, and petrification began to appear on their bodies.

On Jiang Ling's body, the World-Ending Divine Thunder also erupted at this moment.

Rumble...

Purple lightning exploded as Jiang Ling slammed a palm onto the ground.

Instantly, the lightning rushed toward the exotic beasts like billions of tiny purple snakes.

Crackle...

The exotic beasts petrified by Medusa shattered one after another.

Afterward, Jiang Ling brandished his black iron great saber and charged into the swarm of exotic beasts.

Puff, puff, puff...

These exotic beasts fell in waves!

After more than ten minutes of intense battle, all the exotic beasts before them were killed by Jiang Ling and lay on the ground.

Medusa was incredibly excited now and quickly swam toward a pool in the cavern.

Splash!

Medusa dove into the pool and disappeared from sight.

Jiang Ling stood by the edge of the pool, waiting quietly.

He wasn't worried that Medusa would run away; they had signed a Soul contract, and Medusa's Soul was linked to his.

If Jiang Ling wanted Medusa dead, it would only take a single thought.

Jiang Ling waited outside the pool for a few minutes before Medusa emerged from within.

It had to be said, the image of Medusa emerging from the water with a splash was truly beautiful—a literal beauty rising from the water.

If an ordinary man were here, he would likely be completely unable to resist such a seductive sight.

"Master, this is the jade marrow!"

Medusa held some translucent, jade-like liquid and presented it to Jiang Ling.

"I've already consumed some. Take this, Master; it will be of great benefit to you as well!"

"Good!"

Jiang Ling nodded.

His Taotie Devouring ability was meant to consume Heaven And Earth Treasures.

Since even an ancient deity like Medusa craved this jade marrow, it was definitely something good.

Jiang Ling lowered his head and drank the jade marrow directly from Medusa's mouth.

The jade marrow was very cool upon entering his mouth, like eating a bite of grass jelly.

But soon, Jiang Ling felt a powerful surge of energy begin to spread through his body, much like when he first took a qi and blood pill.

However, this effect was a hundred times stronger than the qi and blood pill!

"It really is good stuff!"

Jiang Ling's eyes couldn't help but light up.

"Master, there should be more in other places!"

Medusa said, "I can smell it!"

"Let's go look for more!"

"Alright!"

Jiang Ling nodded.

Having encountered such a good thing, he naturally couldn't let it go.

Thus, Jiang Ling led Medusa further into the cavern.

Along the way, Jiang Ling encountered countless more exotic beasts.

But with his formidable strength, Jiang Ling slew them one by one, and his Realm soared.

During the slaughter, Jiang Ling used the Black Tortoise Breathing Technique to continuously refine the energy of the jade marrow, making his Realm increase even faster.

[Ding! Combat has caused the leveling effect to double. Realm increased by 2%!]

[Ding! Combat has caused the leveling effect to double. Realm increased by 2%!]

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[Ding! Your Rank has reached Rank 25 (3.855%)!]

Soon, Jiang Ling reached Rank 25.

Not long after, Jiang Ling and Medusa found a second cache of jade marrow in another cave.

The entrance to this cave was guarded by a Tier 4 giant python. Jiang Ling had expected a fierce battle.

To his surprise, when Medusa stepped forward, the giant python immediately bowed in submission, not daring to resist as it trembled in fear.

The Divine Might emanating from Medusa had a massive suppressive effect on such a giant python.