Chapter 176: Unbridled
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation    Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âThis is even more extreme than the Thousand Origin Technique,â Chen Fei muttered to himself.
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The Thousand Origin Technique had refined three types of mental cultivation techniques. All of them could allow Chen Fei to maintain his consciousness in extreme environments to deal with various situations.
Of course, something unexpected happened at Dreamlike Lotusâs place. In the past, the Thousand Origin Technique could warn him of danger, but the Dreamlike Lotusâ overwhelming suppression had rendered it ineffective.
That was not to say that the Thousand Origin Technique wasnât good. It was just that the enemy was too powerful, and the Thousand Origin Technique couldnât handle it.
And now, the fruit and leaves of this Strange Locust Tree, especially the leaves, actually allowed Chen Fei to have an even more extreme mental state than usual.
In this icy setting, Chen Fei could feel the fluctuation of his thoughts and the subtle fluctuations of the inner strength in his body. Even his more delicate nerve cells seemed to be faintly aware of it.
âAre these leaves all over that tree?
Chen Fei raised his head and looked at Bacca. If the tree was covered in leaves like this, then the value of this tree would far exceed that of the Dreamlike Lotus.
Although the leaves of the Strange Locust Tree couldnât increase oneâs mental strength, Chen Fei estimated that this extremely detailed feeling of the bodyâs condition would have unimaginable benefits for measuring and excavating the acupoints in the future.
Chen Fei couldnât predict the exact effect. After all, Chen Feiâs cultivation was only at the Marrow Tempering realm. He hadnât even broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm, let alone experienced the profundity of the acupoints.
However, Chen Fei could still deduce it from the few words that Ge Hongjie and the others said about measuring the acupoints.
âHow can they be all over the tree crown? If thatâs the case, why would 1 pluck a few leaves from it?â
Bacca couldnât help but exclaim, âThat Strange Locust Tree is a big tree thatâs completely bald. There arenât many leaves on the tree. Most of them grow near the fruit. Itâs really too ugly.â
Bacca shook his head and commented, making Chen Fei chuckle. Bacca was still upset after the fight just now.
However, Baccaâs description of the Strange Locust Tree also made Chen Fei slightly disappointed. Such leaves were actually so rare. The level of protection must be extremely high.
With Baccaâs strength, he could severely injure the Zhuhong tree, but in front of the Strange Locust Tree, he could only retreat unscathed. At most, he could only pluck a few leaves. The Strange Locust Tree was undoubtedly much stronger.
âAre you interested in going to the Dreamlike Lotus and getting some lotus seeds and leaves?â Chen Fei looked at the leaf in his hand and suddenly raised his head to look at Bacca.
âDreamlike Lotus?â
Bacca was taken aback, then he waved his hand and said, âI canât go there. I canât beat Dreamlike Lotus. Hmm, itâs not that I canât beat her. Itâs probably because 1 canât even find the true body of the Dreamlike Lotus. Every time 1 get close to her, I fall into an illusion and canât distinguish whatâs real and whatâs fake.â
Bacca patted his body and continued, âIf it wasnât for the fact that my body was tough enough, I would have been played to death by that lotus flower.â
Baccaâs expression darkened, probably recalling the fear of being controlled by the Dreamlike Lotus.
Chen Fei grinned at Bacca. The first time they met, Bacca had asked for a dozen lotus seeds. Chen Fei thought that Bacca could resist the mental suppression of the Dreamlike Lotus.
It turned out that he had been bluffing Chen Fei back then.
Now that they were really going to fight, Bacca had no choice but to tell the truth.
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Iâll refine this leaf into a medicinal liquid later. After you consume it, it can temporarily resist the suppression of the Dreamlike Lotus. Then it wonât be able to drag you into the illusion, and youâll be able to see its true form.â
Chen Fei waved the leaf in his hand. Compared to the fruit, the leaf was slightly less important. However, when combined with the leaves, it could enhance the effect of Icing the Mind even further.
âAre you telling the truth?â Bacca seemed a bit hesitant.
âWhen you finish drinking it, you can try it outside. If it doesnât work, we can retreat.â
Chen Fei reassured him. He didnât dare to venture deeper into the pool, but Bacca was resilient. Even if the treatment didnât work, he could still retreat safely.
âThen letâs give it a try?â
Bacca hesitated for a moment. He thought of the taste of the lotus seed. He had had the chance to taste it once, and it was unforgettable. It was also very beneficial to his mind.
This wasnât just for warriors, but also for creatures like Bacca. The only difference was the level of effect.
If he could really obtain the lotus seeds, Bacca believed that with Chen Feiâs skills, he could definitely turn them into delicious and nourishing concoctions.
Thinking of this, Bacca felt his mouth watering.
âAlright, wait for me!â
Seeing that Bacca had agreed, Chen Fei began to carefully prepare the leaves and fruits in his hands. After almost two hours, Chen Fei finally finished concocting the medicinal liquid.
Chen Fei had spent so much time not to showcase his craftsmanship, but to pursue perfection and maximize the effect of the Strange Locust Tree leaf.
Only in this way, after Bacca ingests the medicinal liquid, will he have a genuine chance to withstand the mental suppression of the Dreamlike Lotus and locate the true form of the Dreamlike Lotus.
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Letâs head to the pond!â
Chen Fei looked at Bacca. Bacca hesitated for a moment before finally nodding.
There was no reason to retreat at this point.
Previously, he could have said that it was for his appetite. Now that it was beneficial to his strengthâs growth, Bacca had no reason to give up. It was just a little risky.
However, the mystic realm itself was dangerous and limited Baccaâs current growth in strength. It was precisely the limitation of mental strength. In the past, Bacca hadnât found a good solution. He could only rely on the passage of time to accumulate strength.
Or, he could use some mystical materials like the Dreamlike Lotus to boost his core soul energy.
Unfortunately, none of these spiritual materials were easy to obtain. Bacca had attempted a few times before, but he was often deceived. He didnât even know where the true bodies of these creatures were.
He had tried making several rounds, but he had been controlled each time, leading to mental exhaustion.
With Chen Feiâs assurance, Bacca also had a certain level of trust in his concoction. Under these circumstances, he was naturally willing to try again.
A human and a demon, their figures flickered as they headed towards the pond.
An hour later, the two of them cautiously approached the pond and found it unusually noisy. Someone was already attacking the Dreamlike Lotus.
Bacca suppressed his aura and transformed himself into a stick-like form. He perched on the treetops, moving toward the pond to avoid detection by the Dreamlike Lotus.
Chen Fei didnât believe this method would work against the Dreamlike Lotus, but he didnât stop Bacca.
At this moment, Chen Feiâs attention was fully focused on the battle unfolding ahead.
Last time, over twenty individuals had attacked the Dreamlike Lotus together. They believed they could triumph and even acquire lotus seeds and leaves, but in the end, many of them lost their lives.
Chen Fei had thought that no one would dare to assail the Dreamlike Lotus.
After all, the mental suppression was insurmountable for body-refining cultivators.
âDreamlike Lotus seems to be injured,â Baccaâs voice discreetly reached Chen Feiâs ears.
Though Bacca couldnât locate her true form, he could sense changes in her aura.
Compared to her usual composed and confident demeanor, Bacca could detect a hint of restlessness and unease emanating from the Dreamlike Lotus.
Chen Fei didnât reply. He narrowed his eyes, gazing ahead. There were no fewer than forty people there. Compared to Chen Fei and his group, their numbers were nearly double.
However, the number of people meant little to Dreamlike Lotus. If oneâs mind couldnât withstand her mental onslaught, no matter how many came, they would be defeated.
Yet, what Chen Fei witnessed was the actual body of the Dreamlike Lotus. It was trapped within an area of only a few meters in radius. The attacks of numerous warriors relentlessly pummeled the Dreamlike Lotus.
Dreamlike Lotusâs primary strength lay in her mental suppression, but that didnât imply she lacked other methods to combat adversaries.
At this moment, the blue light shield fluctuated slightly. With every counterattack from the Dreamlike Lotus, the blue light shield absorbed them all, rendering them ineffective against the surrounding warriors.
Undoubtedly, Dreamlike Lotusâ most potent ability was mental suppression.
However, that didnât mean she lacked other means to contend with adversaries.
The roots concealed beneath the pool were remarkably massive. Though their toughness didnât compare to the Zhuhong tree, they could still withstand the various attacks hurtling toward them.
However, as time passed, if Dreamlike Lotus possessed no other tactics, it was only a matter of time before she would be vanquished.
Chen Feiâs gaze shifted, and amidst the crowd, he caught sight of the source of the light shield â an object resembling a Night-Luminescent Pearl emitting its glow.
Chen Feiâs eyes were fixed, but in the next moment, his mental state quivered, causing him involuntarily to avert his gaze.
Each rotation of the luminous pearl triggered ripples in Chen Feiâs mental strength. With just a single glance, its power was already overwhelming. No wonder it was able to withstand Dreamflike Lotusâ mental suppression and render her powerless.
âSpiritual Tool,â Chen Fei muttered softly.
Only a Spiritual Tool could possess such capabilities. However, Chen Fei was perplexed as to how a spiritual weaponâs full power could be unleashed without the backing of an aperture tempering state expert. Even Feng Xiupu had difficulty fully harnessing the might of the Green Ridge Sword after being wounded.
Yet, the Night-Luminescent Pearl was operating at its full capacity. This begged the question â how was this possible? Chen Fei couldnât fathom how, even at the cost of his own lifespan, such a feat could be achieved.
âWho are you? Why are you spying on me?â With a resounding shout, a figure appeared before Chen Fei.
His gaze assessed Chen Fei without reservation. Suddenly, the personâs expression shifted. Pointing at Chen Fei, he exclaimed, âSo itâs you!â
Chen Fei regarded the newcomer and recalled after a moment. He remembered who this individual was. It was Chen Fei who had entered the mystic realm not too long ago. He had provoked a demonic beast to intentionally draw it in Chen Feiâs direction.
However, he was ultimately scared off by Chen Feiâs arrow and fled dejectedly. He hadnât anticipated actually surviving encounters with so many demon beasts.
âMartial brother Lei, this person is here for the Dreamlike Lotus. Apprehend him!â
Pan Baoxueâs voice suddenly rang out as she retreated. Several figures moved towards Chen Fei as per her command.
âWhoosh!â The sound of an arrow whizzing through the air echoed. Chen Fei sidestepped, causing the arrow to embed itself into the ground in front of him.
Chen Feiâs hair fluttered in the wake of the arrowâs force, and his clothes rustled with each gust of wind.
Sharpness, penetration â all of these attributes converged at one point, marking the marksman as an archery expert!
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