Chapter 441 Dan Realm
"Now that everyone knows all of this, you can get the prescription, map, and space stone from me now and prepare to explore the Dan Realm."
Elder Liao had finished speaking. He also knew that the alchemy world was by no means a friendly place. At every alchemy conference, there were people who lost their way home.
But that's life. Everyone must make their own choices and take responsibility for their choices.
Although the Dan Realm is not very vast, it covers an area equivalent to two or three Holy Dan Cities. Searching for medicinal materials is not a one-time effort, nor can it be easily found by casually strolling. Therefore, Xiao Ling did not join those alchemists who were scrambling to find the first place.
He sat where he was, looking calmly at his impatient colleagues, and didn't care much about the so-called advantage.
He had his own plan in mind. He wanted to find the medicinal materials. After he met up with Zi Yan, he would go to find Xiong Zhan, who had been working in the alchemy world for many years. With Xiong Zhan's accumulation over the years, it was natural for him to deal with the assessment.
As time passed, the crowd in the square gradually thinned out. Eventually, Cao Ying, Song Qing, and a group of alchemists around them also began to move in the direction of Elder Liao.
"Elder Liao, you have to give us some simpler tasks." Cao Ying said with a smile.
Elder Liao smiled softly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "Haha, Cao Ying, I have not been to the alchemy world for the past thirty years, and I am already unfamiliar with the distribution of medicinal materials there. Which medicinal materials are abundant and which are scarce, it all depends on your luck."
As he spoke, he took out several sealed prescriptions from his sleeve and gently placed them in front of everyone.
These prescriptions are like blind boxes, waiting to be picked, and the picker has no idea what is in the box.
The previous alchemists were the same. They chose their tasks randomly without knowing the specific contents of the medicinal materials.
When Cao Ying saw that Elder Liao answered so seriously, he knew that his joke just now could not change the established rules.
She smiled gently, said no more, and followed the tradition and casually picked up a prescription from the table.
The moment she stepped into the entrance of the Dan Realm, Cao Ying couldn't help but look back and cast a look full of dissatisfaction at Xiao Ling.
Her eyes were full of anger. Obviously, she was still brooding over Xiao Ling's rejection.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling could only shake his head helplessly and did not pay much attention to the girl.
It was not until the number of people in the square became sparse, with less than ten people, that Xiao Ling slowly stood up and walked towards Elder Liao at a leisurely pace, taking Xiao Diao with him.
The two of them greeted each other casually, and then Xiao Ling took the medicine list, map and space stone required for this assessment from Elder Liao. With a casual move, Xiao Ling put these items into the storage ring, his movements were smooth and natural.
Then, he turned and walked towards the direction of the space channel. In front of the space channel, the terrifying fluctuations were almost within reach. Even though the Dan Realm was already in ruins, the vast power left by the Dou Sheng still made people feel extremely shocked.
However, Xiao Ling's steps did not hesitate at all, as if the pressure of this force was just a breeze to him.
Xiao Ling took a step forward and stepped into the slightly turbulent space channel. Although he already had the cultivation of a four-star Dou Zun, he still felt a moment of weightlessness and dizziness.
However, this was not the first time that Xiao Ling had witnessed the methods of the Fighting Saint. He was only stunned for a moment and then quickly regained his senses.
With a flash of his figure, he was already standing steadily on a suspended island in the Dan Realm.
Standing firm, Xiao Ling looked around, sweeping his eyes across this unfamiliar space. The island was suspended in the air, surrounded by a vast sea of clouds. At a glance, all he could see were scattered islands and some ancient buildings that were vaguely visible.
Looking down, what unfolds before your eyes is an endless emerald green ocean. The dense forest is like an endless green carpet, extending to the end of your sight and disappearing into the mist in the distance.
Deep in the forest, towering ancient trees reach straight into the sky like giant pillars. Their branches and leaves are lush and dense, like huge green umbrellas, covering the sky tightly.
The sunlight struggled to pass through the layers of leaves and fell down, dotted with mottled spots of light on the carpet of the forest.
On the ground, thick fallen leaves and dry branches formed a soft blanket. Occasionally, a few small magical beasts shuttled lightly here, looking for food, and occasionally making slight noises.
The breeze blew gently, the leaves rustled, and the whole forest was filled with a vibrant atmosphere.
Xiao Ling stretched out his palm, as if grabbing something in the air. He could feel the energy filling his palm. The violent power contained in that energy was so frightening that he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Tsk tsk, this violent energy fluctuation is really amazing. No wonder people say that this place is not suitable for human habitation. Only those powerful monsters can survive in such an environment."
“I really don’t know what kind of profound cultivation the Dou Sheng who opened up this Dan world actually had. Could it be that this is the masterpiece created by the founder of Danta himself?”
While sighing, Xiao Ling casually took out the prescription given by Elder Liao from his storage ring, as well as a map depicting the general topography of the Dan Realm.
Xiao Ling's eyes first fell on the medicine list, where the names of three rare medicinal herbs were listed, namely, Lingyun Fairy Grass, Yanyang Spirit Fruit, and the Millennium Purple Crystal Spirit Flower.
"Danta's calculations are really shrewd. The list is full of rare medicinal materials rarely seen in the outside world. If you want to pass this second round of assessment, you have to get these medicinal materials, otherwise you can only pay for it out of your own pocket." After putting away the scroll, Xiao Ling couldn't help but curl his lips slightly and complained.
"After this round of assessment, I wonder how many rare medicinal materials Danta will be able to accumulate from it? With so many contestants, if each of them gets one, Danta's collection will surely be much richer."
At this moment, Xiao Ling seemed to sense something, and his gaze suddenly focused on the void in front of him.
There, the space was rippling like the surface of water, and then a girl in purple jumped out lightly from the distorted space, gradually becoming clearer like a phantom, and finally appeared completely in Xiao Ling's sight.
This person is none other than Zi Yan.
"Hehe, Xiao Ling, you are here as expected." As soon as Zi Yan appeared, her eyes accurately caught Xiao Ling's figure. Without the slightest hesitation, she leaped lightly and rushed straight towards Xiao Ling like a stream of purple light.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile. He opened his arms and gently embraced Zi Yan's light and petite body.
"Zi Yan, how did you find me? Could it be that you have been exploring this Dan world for some time?"
Xiao Ling held Zi Yan in his arms, his eyes fixed on her big eyes that sparkled like purple gemstones, and asked softly with a hint of curiosity.
Zi Yan twisted gently in Xiao Ling's arms, finding a more comfortable position to snuggle in. With a very complacent smile on her face, she said casually,
"The interactions between you and me have already infused you with the unique aura of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. In this Shengdan City, the distance is not too far, so I can clearly sense your presence. Therefore, finding your location is a piece of cake for me. However, your guess is not completely accurate."
"I first sensed that you had entered a somewhat strange space, and then I thought that you might have passed the first round of assessment and entered the second round of the Dan Realm test. So, I found an opportunity and took the opportunity to enter this space. Relying on the induction of that aura, I successfully found you in the end."
After listening to Zi Yan's explanation, Xiao Ling showed a look of understanding and nodded slightly. Then, with a trace of concern in his eyes, he asked: "If that's the case, then when you sneaked into this Dan world, you shouldn't have attracted the attention of others, right?"
"Don't worry, don't underestimate me. There were quite a few people entering this space at that time, and the coming and going of people had already caused quite a stir."
"With my means, I was able to blend in silently, and the insignificant fluctuations I caused were already covered up by the movements of other people. So, no one would notice my whereabouts." Zi Yan shook her head gently, her tone revealing confidence. With her Taixu Ancient Dragon clan's unique talent for the power of space, no one would be able to discover her previous traces without a Dou Sheng powerhouse's careful inspection.
The three Danta giants were only at the peak Dou Zun level, and it was impossible for them to notice the commotion she had caused earlier.
Xiao Ling was not surprised by Zi Yan's words. After all, in the original book, Zi Yan could quietly travel into this Dan Realm space with only the seventh-level cultivation.
And now Zi Yan's cultivation has broken through to the eighth level. In addition, as a member of the Taixu ancient dragon clan, her control over the power of space is exquisite. Naturally, she can act more secretly without being noticed by others.
Zi Yan did not continue the previous topic. She blinked and asked with interest,
"Xiao Ling, what should we do next? Since entering this special space, I have sensed the unique scents of many rare medicinal herbs. What do you think, should we take all of these herbs away?"
"Haha, I knew you were most interested in medicinal herbs. Don't worry, I will go with you to search. Together we can definitely find a lot of rare medicinal herbs. If there is anything you like, as long as it has roots and can be recultivated, I can give it to you as a snack."
Xiao Ling looked doting, stretched out his finger and gently touched Zi Yan's nose, speaking in a gentle tone.
"Yeah! Xiao Ling, you're the best!" Zi Yan's eyes immediately sparkled with excitement when she heard Xiao Ling's answer. Miss Zi Yan loved this kind of adventure, treasure hunting, and collecting rare medicinal materials.
Zi Yan's liveliness and cuteness made Xiao Ling's heart feel a little tender. He couldn't help but gently reach out and stroke Zi Yan's silky purple hair.
Then, Xiao Ling unfolded the sheepskin map he had taken from Elder Liao earlier. The lines on the map clearly outlined the contours of the Dan Realm, and several important medicinal material growing sites were clearly marked with red circles.
"This is the Wanyao Mountain Range, the place with the largest range and the richest variety of medicinal materials in the Dan World. Let's go there to explore first, I believe we will gain a lot. If your curiosity cannot be satisfied there, then I will accompany you to continue treasure hunting in other treasure places."
Xiao Ling glanced at the map and made the suggestion with confidence.
After saying this, he turned his wrist and put the map properly into the ring. At the same time, he gently put Zi Yan down from his arms and naturally took Zi Yan's white and smooth little hand.
Relying on the general outline depicted on the sheepskin map and comparing it with the surrounding terrain features, Xiao Ling quickly determined their current location and the correct direction leading to the Wanyao Mountains.
With the direction determined, Xiao Ling moved, and every step he took seemed to create ripples in the void. His figure leaped in the space, and every step he took covered a distance of more than ten feet, as if he was shrinking the earth into an inch, as smooth as flowing clouds and running water.
While leading Zi Yan on the journey, Xiao Ling did not slack off at all. A surging soul power surged between his brows, spreading out in all directions like a tide, as if forming a living human radar, taking in everything within a thousand feet radius.
In this vast area, no matter the hidden human figures, lurking beasts, or growing medicinal herbs, none of them can escape the perception of Xiao Ling's soul power that has reached the great perfection of the spiritual realm.
With such a powerful soul power, coupled with Zi Yan's Taixu ancient dragon bloodline and her innate talent for treasure hunting, the rare medicinal materials in the alchemy world would naturally be exposed in front of the two of them.
In this Dan world, the rare natural treasures that have been nurtured for countless years have long been destined to be discovered and carefully packaged by Xiao Ling and Zi Yan, and will eventually become the precious harvest of their journey...
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This is a vast wasteland. The ground is covered with yellowish sand. The scattered green is like the tenacious mark of life, struggling to show vitality and vigor in this desolation.
From time to time, small magical beasts suddenly jumped out from the ground on the wasteland, raising a cloud of yellow dust. Their figures instantly broke the silence and quickly disappeared at the end of the sight.
The silence of the wasteland lasted for a while, until at some point, the void suddenly fluctuated, as if the space was gently moved by an invisible hand. Then, a man and a woman appeared hand in hand in this desolate land, stepping lightly onto the land.
The people who appeared here were naturally Xiao Ling and Zi Yan.
The two men stopped on a higher sand dune, and after standing firmly, their eyes turned into the distance.
The sight passed through the rolling yellow sand dancing in the wind. The usually silent and desolate plain seemed unusually lively today. On that sandy plain, dozens of figures were standing or moving.
Each of them was wearing an alchemist's robe, with the hems fluttering in the wind. Obviously, these people were all contestants in this alchemy conference.
At this moment, in the rolling yellow sand, more than ten people could be vaguely seen besieging a huge monster that was more than ten feet long.
The brilliant aftermath of the fighting spirit bloomed in the air, as dazzling as fireworks. The shouts of battle shook the heaven and earth, echoing across the desolate wilderness.
"Zi Yan, the treasure you told me you could sense before, is it in the direction of those people?" Xiao Ling withdrew his gaze from the distance and turned to ask Zi Yan beside him.
The two of them had been on their way non-stop, searching for rare medicinal herbs along the way. Whenever Zi Yan sensed something, she would give a hint, and the two of them would stop together to explore the natural treasures hidden in the wilderness.
The two of them had reaped a lot of rewards from climbing over mountains and crossing rivers along the way, collecting many rare treasures that were seldom seen in the outside world. The three rare medicinal herbs that Xiao Ling needed to complete the assessment were also obtained early on thanks to their joint efforts.
This time, they landed on the sand dunes in this wasteland for the same reason.
However, according to Zi Yan's previous description, the aura of the treasure she sensed this time was far more rare than what they had encountered before. It was undoubtedly a rare treasure that was rarely seen.
Zi Yan nodded gently, with a confident light in her eyes. She raised her chin slightly and said firmly: "Yes, Xiao Ling, don't worry. My intuition has always been accurate. There must be a good treasure there."
"Let's go. We have to hurry over and drive away those insignificant characters. Otherwise, the good things that I have set my eyes on will be taken away by others first..."
As she spoke, she stretched out her finger and pointed in the direction of the fierce fighting in front of her, with a hint of impatience in her expression.
"Since you are so sure, we should not hesitate and should hurry over. Judging from their appearances, the battle should be over soon."
Xiao Ling nodded in agreement, and without further delay, he held Zi Yan's hand, leaped up, and quickly flew towards the war-torn area.
Xiao Ling's heart was also full of anticipation for the so-called rare treasure that Zi Yan mentioned.
Nowadays, Zi Yan's vision is extremely picky. Generally speaking, Zi Yan is almost too lazy to even look at those medicinal materials that have not reached the eighth level.
And anything that she regards as a treasure must have an extraordinary origin and must be very different.
With the speed of Xiao Ling and Zi Yan, it would only take a few dozen breaths of flying at full speed. The wind whistled in their ears, and the scenery in front of them passed by as fast as lightning.
From afar, the battle scene over there was in clear view. A team of alchemists, about a dozen people, worked together to fight fiercely against the ferocious snake-like monster.
The demon beast showed no sign of weakness. It twisted its huge body, opened its bloody mouth, and fought back fiercely. But under the joint attack of the group of alchemists, it gradually became powerless.
In the end, under the relentless siege of the crowd, the demon beast was ultimately unable to resist. Although it made a final struggle and counterattack before dying, it was still smashed to pieces by a pharmacist with the force of thunder. (End of this chapter)
