Chapter 1323 A little effort

The moment Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai followed Zhang Yuan and his party into the Blood-Sucking Valley, they immediately felt a strong sense of oppression.

There was a faint smell of blood in the air, as if every breath was filled with heavy moisture, making people's lungs feel uncomfortable.

The sunlight here becomes thin, and can only cast a faint light through the blood-red mist, making the world in the valley look particularly gloomy.

Zhang Yuan's gaze lingered on Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai's faces, his lips moving slightly, as if looking for the right words to express his request.

After hesitating for a while, he finally pleaded with Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai under the expectant gaze of everyone in the team.

"Two seniors, our two captains are seriously injured and dying. We urgently need the blood spirit grass to treat them. We hope you can forgive us and allow us to find the blood spirit grass first."

He seemed to be afraid that Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai would refuse, and before they could respond, he quickly added.

"Don't worry, seniors. After we obtain the Blood Spirit Grass, we will let one person leave the team to deliver the grass out of the Blood Valley. The rest of the people will be sent by the seniors to look for the missing relatives and friends."

Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai exchanged glances and nodded slightly to show their agreement.

Zhang Yuan and his companions were delighted when they saw this.

Before this, they actually came with the mentality of fighting to the death, but at this moment, with the tacit approval of the two seniors Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai, they felt more confident.

The crowd moved forward again, heading towards the depths of the Blood-sucking Valley.

The ground under my feet gradually became muddy, and winding gullies extended from all sides into the valley, looking very strange.

The blood-red fog grew thicker, almost swallowing up all the light, making the surroundings hazy and eerie.

Zhang Yuan held a special evil-avoiding lamp in his hand. The faint light barely penetrated the fog in front of him and pointed out a general direction for the team.

After walking forward for several hours with difficulty, everyone finally arrived at a gloomy river bank.

What comes into view is a winding river. The water is a strange dark red color, like solidified blood, flowing slowly in the dark valley.

Ripples appeared on the surface of the river from time to time, but upon closer inspection, it seemed that countless pairs of dark eyes were hidden beneath the ripples, coldly staring at the uninvited guests on the shore.

The smell of blood in the air reached its peak at this moment, almost suffocating.

Zhang Yuan and his team members stopped by the river and began to make final preparations before going into the water.

They each took out some specially made talismans from their storage bags. These talismans could form a protective shield in the water to resist the corrosive air in the river.

At the same time, they also took out some pills that could enhance their vision underwater, helping them see the surrounding environment clearly in the bloody river.

In addition to talismans and elixirs, Zhang Yuan and others also wore a special water backrest, which was made of a material called "green water silk". It can not only resist the corrosion of river water, but also increase flexibility in water.

Their movements were swift and orderly, and it was obvious that they had made a careful plan for this trip.

Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai were observing quietly on the side. They did not use any special equipment, but simply circulated the spiritual power in their bodies. A layer of faint light shield enveloped them, isolating them from the blood-colored mist from the outside world.

After everything was ready, Zhang Yuan took a deep breath and nodded to a member of the team.

The team member understood and put another water-repellent bead into his mouth.

This bead can form an air bubble underwater, providing the breath needed for breathing.

Then he leaped into the blood-soaked river.

However, the moment he entered the water, the river water suddenly surged violently.

A powerful undercurrent surged out from the bottom of the river and swept the team member up.

His body rolled several times in the river, and then was dragged to the bottom of the river by an irresistible force.

Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai's eyes flashed, and they immediately realized the danger in the water.

Li Mubai attacked without hesitation. He pointed his finger and a sword energy shot out from the air, pointing directly to a certain location in the river.

The sword energy was like a silver dragon, cutting through the bloody river water and making a crisp crashing sound.

The creature in the river felt pain and let out a low roar.

Its figure gradually emerged from the river. It was a huge aquatic creature. Its body was blood red, blending with the color of the river, making it almost impossible to be detected in the river.

Its body is covered with hard scales, it has a pair of sharp horns on its head, its mouth is full of sharp teeth, and its eyes flash with ferocity.

"Blood River Monster!"

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yuan and the other team members' faces suddenly changed. They took a few steps back, tightly grasped their weapons, and stared vigilantly at the suddenly appearing Blood River Monster.

This monster was obviously extraordinary. The pressure it exuded was suffocating. Even those who were experienced couldn't help but feel fear.

"Senior, this blood river monster is very powerful, we need to be careful when dealing with it."

Zhang Yuan whispered a reminder to Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai, and at the same time signaled the team members to disperse and form a siege to prevent a sudden attack from the Blood River Monster.

Li Mubai's eyes were cold, and he moved and appeared above the Blood River Monster. He shouted softly and formed seals with his hands.

Suddenly, the air around them solidified, and a powerful sword intent gathered into substance, transforming into a huge lightsaber, which suddenly slashed towards the Blood River Monster.

The Blood River Monster was not to be outdone. It roared towards the sky, its blood boiling and forming a blood-colored shield that took the blow head-on.

The lightsaber collided with the blood-red shield, causing a deafening roar that caused the surrounding river water to churn.

"What a strong defense!"

Li Mubai was secretly shocked, but did not stop his attack. He changed his body shape and shuttled through the blood mist like a ghost. Every attack was accompanied by a sharp sword light, pointing directly at the vital points of the Blood River Monster.

Zhou Yiqiao was observing the battle from the side. He did not rush to take action, but slowly closed his eyes and sensed everything around him.

After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he gently waved his right hand. A withered yellow light emanated from his palm and instantly covered the entire battlefield.

This ray of light appears calm, but in fact it contains a powerful corrosive force.

The Blood River Monster let out a shrill howl in the sudden yellow light. The blood-colored scales on its body began to corrode rapidly, exposing the mottled flesh underneath. It was obvious that it had suffered great damage.

Zhou Yiqiao's attack not only weakened the Blood River Monster's defense, but also plunged it into brief chaos.

The next moment, Zhou Yiqiao moved. His figure flashed like a falling dead leaf, and he instantly appeared on the flank of the Blood River Monster. He formed seals with his hands and muttered an ancient spell.

As he finished speaking, the air around him seemed to freeze, and an ancient and vicissitudes of life atmosphere filled the air.

Pieces of illusory runes gradually condensed in the air. They circled and intertwined in the air, and finally converged into a bright light, shooting straight towards the flank of the Blood River Monster.

"boom!"

Accompanied by a deafening roar, the huge body of the Blood River Monster was blasted several feet away by this force, and fell heavily on the river bank, splashing a bloody water.

Li Mubai took the opportunity to step forward and pierced the Blood River Monster's heart with a sword, ending its life.

With the death of the Blood River Monster, the blood energy around it gradually dissipated, and the river water gradually returned to its viscous state.

"Senior is mighty!"

Zhang Yuan and his teammates cheered upon seeing this.

The two of them smiled and nodded, and each withdrew the spiritual power in their hands.

"Hurry up and deal with the Blood River Monster, and go get the Blood Spirit Grass for your captain."

Zhou Yiqiao glanced at Zhang Yuan and others, raised his finger and pointed at the corpse of the Blood River Monster, and gestured.

Zhang Yuan and others followed Zhou Yiqiao's advice and took quick action.

Among them was a team member who was specifically responsible for collecting spiritual herbs. They carefully jumped into the Blood River and began to pick the blood spiritual herbs.

At the same time, other team members began to deal with the body of the Blood River Monster.

The people had clear division of labor. Some were responsible for peeling the scales of the monsters, while others were responsible for collecting monster pills and other valuable materials.

Although the Blood River Monster is ferocious, everything on its body is a precious material for cultivation, which is undoubtedly a great fortune for a team like theirs.

After finishing the job, Zhang Yuan gathered the team members together to discuss something. Then he was seen walking up to Zhou Yiqiao and Li Mubai with a storage bag containing the Blood River Monster materials.

"Two seniors, if it weren't for your help this time, I'm afraid it would be difficult for us to defeat this blood river monster."

"These should be the spoils of war of the two seniors. Please accept them as a token of our appreciation."

Zhang Yuan said sincerely, handing the storage bag forward with both hands.

Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly, waved his hand, and politely declined Zhang Yuan's kindness.

"These materials are not worth many spirit stones to us. Your team suffered a heavy loss this time. Why don't you divide them up to make up for some of the loss?"

Li Mubai also nodded, indicating that he agreed with Zhou Yiqiao's statement.

"That's right. Take these materials. We'll need you to lead the way and help us find clues about Zhao Tiezhu."

Seeing that the two seniors were determined not to accept it, Zhang Yuan could not force them and could only express his gratitude.

"Since Senior insists, we will respectfully obey your orders."

"For the rest of the journey, the Dawn Team will go all out to repay the two seniors for their kindness."

During the conversation between the three, the team member who sneaked into the Blood River to collect Blood Spirit Grass had successfully returned.

Zhang Yuan and others carefully sealed the Blood Spirit Grass in two jade boxes, and then asked the team member in charge of picking the grass to leave first and send the jade boxes out of the valley.

Watching this person disappear from their sight, the remaining members of the "Dawn" team seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Senior, our wish has been fulfilled. We will now take you to the place in the Blood Valley where human monks may stay for a long time."