190: Search for medicine in caves, slay monsters and steal treasures

The cave experienced a tremendous tremor, and sand and rocks continuously fell from the rock walls.

Ye Kong was somewhat worried that the cave would collapse, so he quickened his pace, rushing at full speed towards the depths of the cave.

Soon, the roars of Yao Beasts came from the depths of the cave, and Ye Kong seemed to hear two different sounds.

Could it be that there were two Yao Beasts hidden in this Yao Beast cave?

Just as Ye Kong felt strange, the sounds of the Yao Beasts fighting quickly became clearer.

Not only were there intense fighting sounds, but there were also violent rumbling sounds accompanying them.

Ye Kong immediately understood that it was very likely two Yao Beasts were engaged in a fierce battle deep within the cave.

This was a rare opportunity!

Ye Kong hurried his steps and rushed into the depths of the cave.

The sounds of fighting grew louder and louder, and Ye Kong suddenly entered an open area.

Before his eyes, two enormous creatures were fighting for their lives in the depths of this cave, with flames and strong winds intertwining, destroying the rocks and walls within the cave beyond recognition, leaving a scene of chaos.

The open area within this cave was vast, fully capable of accommodating two Yao Beasts fighting, and above the cave grew a giant blue crystal, emitting a faint blue light.

This was not some rare treasure, but a type of stone that could emit light in the dark; of course, if such a large piece were taken to the market, it would also be quite valuable.

Upon seeing this, Ye Kong quickly retreated to the cave passage, observing in secret.

Judging from the Demonic Qi released by the two Yao Beasts, these were two Rank seven Yao Beasts, very powerful; they were fighting fiercely, and the battle was almost tragic.

One of these Yao Beasts had a fat head and big ears, a crocodile-like mouth, and was covered in scales, yet its body was as strong as a fierce tiger.

The other had a pair of bat-like wings and strong, powerful legs, screeching above the cave.

The two were evenly matched, locked in an inseparable struggle.

This was the first time Ye Kong had ever seen Yao Beasts fighting each other.

After careful observation, Ye Kong noticed that although the two Yao Beasts were fighting fiercely, both sides tried to avoid a certain area along the edge of the cave's nest.

Under the dim light of the blue crystal, Ye Kong noticed that other areas had already been damaged by the two Yao Beasts' struggle, with shattered rocks everywhere and incredibly mottled walls.

Only a section along the edge of the nest remained undamaged and relatively intact.

“These two Yao Beasts are consciously avoiding that area, afraid that the aftermath of their battle might affect it. Could that place contain the Spirit Medicine they are after?”

Ye Kong focused his gaze on that spot, scrutinizing it carefully once more.

There was no other way; the Yao Beasts' battle was too intense, constantly obstructing Ye Kong's view, and Ye Kong also had to ensure he wasn't discovered by the Yao Beasts.

Although Ye Kong was not afraid of these two Yao Beasts, he had not yet fully recovered to his Peak combat state, so it was best to avoid fighting if possible.

Wait, what is that?

Ye Kong exclaimed in his heart—it was actually Huatian Grass!

This type of herb was a rare treasure in the world; depending on its age, its quality could reach up to Heaven-Grade High Grade. Although it could not increase cultivation or magical power, it possessed unique efficacy.

Huatian Grass, a perennial succulent herb, with sterile branches creeping and rooting, and fertile branches growing upright.

Its leaves were in whorls of 3, oblanceolate to oblong, with pointed tips, gradually narrowing bases, and entire margins.

The cymes were loose; flowers pale yellow, sessile; sepals broadly lanceolate to oblong, slightly blunt at the apex; with a long, pointed tip on the outer side of the apex.

It absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, especially the True Qi power from nature; as it aged, it could convert the True Qi between heaven and earth into the herb itself, aiding its own growth.

Therefore, its medicinal properties were mild, but it could provide an extremely vast amount of True Qi power to the user.

At the same time, it had a strengthening effect on a body suffering from severe cold.

Although the efficacy of this Huatian Grass did not perfectly match Ye Liting's symptoms, it was undoubtedly one of the Spirit Medicines that could help with treatment!

He must get his hands on it!

Ye Kong had only heard his mentor explain this herb at Great Sage Academy, so he could recognize it, but this was his first time trying to collect it himself.

This herb had already been picked and was placed in that intact area, presumably the one from the cave entrance.

These two Yao Beasts fighting here, needless to say, must be battling over the ownership of this herb.

He didn't expect to encounter such a treasure so soon after starting his search for Spirit Medicine; what a great start!

Ye Kong was very excited; if he obtained this treasure, he would have a few more chances to save Ye Liting's life!

Ye Liting's illness, the Frigid Divine Meridian Eruption, was different from ordinary illnesses; it could not be cured by a single Spirit Medicine, and in fact, there had been no precedent of recovery after a Divine Meridian Eruption for a long time.

Ye Kong's current search for Spirit Medicine was actually an attempt to save Ye Liting's life.

Ye Kong looked at the Huatian Grass with burning eyes, constantly calculating in his mind.

Although this herb was right in front of him, getting it would be somewhat difficult.

The two Yao Beasts in front of Ye Kong were not to be trifled with; if he rushed over to snatch it, he would inevitably be attacked by them.

These two Yao Beasts possessed the strength of Rank seven Yao Beasts; even if Ye Kong could once again fight two against one and kill these two Yao Beasts, he could not guarantee the herb would be unharmed.

After all, the techniques and moves Ye Kong mastered were mostly offensive; if there was any mishap and the Spirit Medicine was damaged by the Yao Beasts, its medicinal efficacy would be greatly reduced.

Ye Kong decided to quietly hide here, watch the tigers fight from the mountain, and reap the benefits of their struggle.

One of these two Yao Beasts had strong limbs, each step causing the cave to shake tremendously; the other's wings generated wind, constantly flapping out immense wind pressure.

The battle between the two Yao Beasts was inseparable; old wounds had not healed before new ones were added, and blood stained the ground.

This struggle lasted all night, and still, no victor had been determined.

Ye Kong was a little anxious; these Yao Beasts certainly had good stamina!

Ye Kong could tell that although these two Yao Beasts were fighting fiercely, they were both holding back, worried about affecting the herb.

Otherwise, with the power of these two Yao Beasts, the cave should have collapsed long ago.

It should be said that the cave not collapsing yet was already a miracle.

Moreover, within a radius of several hundred miles, these two Yao Beasts should be the strongest Vicious Beasts, and there was no fear of other Yao Beasts interfering.

To explore a Yao Beast's cave in the Ten Thousand Race Battlefield without cultivation above Martial Saint was to seek hardship.

The Ten Thousand Race Battlefield was fraught with danger; if low-Rank Yao Beasts wandered into the lairs of high-Rank Yao Beasts, they would have long since perished.

Therefore, the Yao Beasts of the Ten Thousand Race Battlefield all possessed a basic ability: to sense if there was danger nearby, and if so, to immediately change their path.

Suddenly, the two Yao Beasts each unleashed their most powerful attack to date, their imposing aura greatly surging.

Ye Kong's heart stirred, what a good opportunity!

He couldn't worry about too much; the sound of thunder explosions erupted around Ye Kong, and he transformed into a flash of lightning, shooting out.

The two Yao Beasts were each fully engaged in confrontation when they suddenly heard a thunderclap beside their ears; a bolt of lightning flashed past, instantly darting to the area where the Huatian Grass was placed.

Ye Kong landed beside the Huatian Grass, ready to reach out and pick up the herb.

The two Yao Beasts were stunned at first, then became furious, separating from each other.

Both Yao Beasts attacked simultaneously, their wings stirring up strong winds, suppressing Ye Kong in that area.

The other Yao Beast opened its large mouth, intending to directly crush Ye Kong!

The two Yao Beasts had been fighting over the herb here all night, and now someone wanted to profit from it; how could they not be enraged? They all launched attacks at Ye Kong.

As soon as Ye Kong reached out to pick up the herb, he immediately felt two malicious auras approaching, followed by the two Yao Beasts' enraged attacks.

Ye Kong stood on the ground, a flash of white light at his fingertips, and the blood blade Demon-Sealing Soul-Devouring Slash immediately appeared in his hand!

As soon as the Demon-Sealing Soul-Devouring Slash appeared, it immediately glowed with a brilliant red light, releasing an extremely terrifying Killing Intent that blocked the wind pressure fanned by the Yao Beast's wings.

At the same time, Ye Kong gripped the blood blade and thrust it towards the other Yao Beast's open mouth; that Yao Beast's crocodile-like large mouth bit down, biting onto the blood blade!

With a ripping sound, the Yao Beast's teeth instantly shattered, and blood splattered.

The Yao Beast wailed, retreating repeatedly.

And the blood blade, glowing red, was perfectly intact; drenched in this fresh blood, its power grew even stronger!

The Yao Beasts were incredibly surprised; they also recognized it, this was undoubtedly a Divine Artifact!

Ye Kong dared not hesitate, immediately bent down and snatched the Huatian Grass from the ground, putting it into his storage ring.

“Do not block me, let me leave, and I will spare your lives; otherwise, you will only face death!”

Ye Kong stood in the cave, sword in hand, like an Asura appearing in the world.

The two Yao Beasts roared loudly, their sound waves shaking the heavens, and the cave trembled violently.

This hundred-mile radius was their Yao Beast territory, and now such a human had appeared, even ordering them around!

Ye Kong inwardly thought, 'This is bad'; these Yao Beasts were not to be feared, but if the cave collapsed, that would be troublesome!

The Yao Beast with the large bat wings once again flapped its enraged wings, charging towards Ye Kong.

Ye Kong held his breath, concentrating, his entire body enveloped in lightning, Thunder Light flashing, holding the Demon-Sealing Soul-Devouring Slash, his eyes shooting out electric light.

Whoosh! Ye Kong charged towards the Yao Beast; immediately, thunder roared. He was not planning to sit idly by; only by taking the initiative and quickly dealing with the Yao Beast could he alleviate such a difficult situation.

“Since you wish to fight, do not blame me for being merciless!”

Ye Kong's figure suddenly appeared behind the wolf Yao Beast; at this moment, the blood blade in his hand, with his low roar, transformed into a bolt of Thunder Light and slashed onto the Yao Beast's wing.

The wing was immediately severed by the blood blade, and the Yao Beast wailed, falling heavily to the ground; this impact caused the cave to begin shaking completely, the glowing blue crystal cracked, and the cave almost plunged into complete darkness.

Ye Kong seized the opportunity, immediately stepped on the Yao Beast, and flew towards the cave's passage.

Just at this moment, the other Yao Beast with the crocodile-like mouth blocked the passage entrance, opening its gaping maw.

Ye Kong showed no fear, gripping the blood blade with both hands and thrusting it forward, piercing straight through.

The moment they were about to make contact, the Yao Beast's eyes were filled with terror; Ye Kong, carrying the blood blade, stabbed the sword into the Yao Beast's mouth, piercing through!

Blood splattered, and Ye Kong was covered in the Yao Beast's fresh blood, looking like a devil.

Huatian Grass, I, Ye Kong, have taken it!