Suddenly, the three of them saw a pool of water.
And beside the pool, there was a miraculous Nine-leaf Lotus.
This was the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures they had been dreaming of finding.
"We must obtain the Nine-leaf Lotus."
"But around such treasures, there are often Spirit Beasts guarding them, we must be careful."
So, the three of them cautiously approached.
Ten zhang, five zhang, three zhang, one zhang...
Just as they were within a zhangās distance from the Nine-leaf Lotus, it seemed within reach.
"Splash."
The next moment, the water in the pool churned, and water splashed everywhere.
A massive head emerged from the water.
"Spirit Beast, the ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile!"
The three of them were terrified.
The ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile.
This could rival a top-tier Martial Venerable.
Normally, a Divine Power Realm martial artist encountering a ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile would have no escape.
"Run!"
"Quick, escape with your life!"
"I must get the Nine-leaf Lotus, even if it costs me..."
The woman gritted her teeth and decided to take a risk.
After all, the Nine-leaf Lotus was already within reach.
So, she fiercely reached for the Nine-leaf Lotus.
An invisible force seemed to grasp the Nine-leaf Lotus.
"Roar..."
The ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile was enraged.
Opening its massive mouth, it sprayed directly.
"Boom."
Like a massive flood, the water column surged towards the three of them.
This was no ordinary water column.
If it hit a martial artist, even a Divine Power Realm would be pulverized.
The distance was so close, yet it was like a chasm, making it impossible for the three to obtain the Nine-leaf Lotus.
"Boom boom boom."
The three of them immediately unleashed their Divine Skills.
Trying to use their Divine Skills to stop the ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile.
The trio had some strength, presumably top-tier Divine Power martial artists.
But encountering the ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile, a match for a top-tier Martial Venerable,
just the water column sprayed from its mouth carried immense power, crushing their Divine Skills.
"No good, weāre finished..."
The three turned pale.
Knowing that they were likely to die here today.
Suddenly, in their daze, they seemed to see a figure appearing abruptly by the pool.
It was a Black-Clad Figure.
Gazing in their direction.
"Boom."
An invisible layer of Divine Skills seemed to envelop the ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile, no matter how it sprayed water columns or charged with its massive body, it couldnāt break the invisible cage.
Seeing this, the three gasped for air, realizing they had encountered a master.
"Thank you, senior, for saving us!"
The three respectfully bowed to the Black-Clad Figure in gratitude.
After all, it was a life-saving grace.
The person was Lu Changsheng.
He had come to the Cloud Map Mountain Range and saw these three.
It was merely a casual act.
Based on Zhang Shuās map markings, that valley should be nearby.
But Lu Changsheng didnāt use his Perception Domain to avoid alarming the Holy Beast Flood Dragon, so he had to search slowly.
"The Cloud Map Mountain Range is very dangerous, what are you doing here?"
Lu Changsheng asked casually.
The three were too weak.
Not even Martial Venerables, and they dared come to the Cloud Map Mountain Range?
This was the core area of the Cloud Map Mountain Range.
Any Spirit Beast here could rival a Martial Venerable.
Coming here was practically courting death.
"Senior, our master suffered severe Spirit damage, and the wounds deteriorated, so we came to find the Nine-leaf Lotus to heal our master."
The three respectfully replied.
"Nine-leaf Lotus?"
Lu Changsheng looked at the one in front of him.
There was a Nine-leaf Lotus right in front of him.
"Is it this Nine-leaf Lotus?"
"Yes, thatās it."
Lu Changsheng reached out and grasped the Nine-leaf Lotus, the threeās eyes blazing.
"Youāve likely been in the Cloud Map Mountain Range for some time, searching everywhere for the Nine-leaf Lotus."
"Do you know if thereās a valley nearby?"
Lu Changsheng asked.
"A valley?"
The three recalled in their minds.
"Got it."
"I remember in the southwest direction, about ten li from here, thereās a valley."
Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.
A valley is enough.
"Hereās the Nine-leaf Lotus for you."
"Hurry and leave, this is no place for you."
"Nearby thereās a Holy Beast Flood Dragon, if it wakes, you wonāt be able to escape..."
After speaking, Lu Changsheng became a streak of light, flying towards the southwest.
Leaving the three looking at each other.
"Holy Beast Flood Dragon..."
The three shivered inside.
That was a terrifying Spirit Beast akin to a Martial Saint.
Such a terrifying Spirit Beast was nearby?
They were lucky not to die in the Cloud Map Mountain Range this time.
To encounter such a powerful master.
"Nine-leaf Lotus!"
"Alright, letās quickly leave the Cloud Map Mountain Range."
"Who was that senior really? Doesnāt seem like a Martial Saint, more like a Divine Power Realm, but to easily kill a ten-thousand-year-old black crocodile, how strong must he be?"
"Moreover, that senior knew there was a Holy Beast Flood Dragon here, yet was still searching nearby, he must be close to a Martial Saint."
"Alas, a life-saving grace, senior didnāt even leave a name, how can we repay in the future..."
The three lamented for a moment.
Then quickly left the Cloud Map Mountain Range.
After all, they had obtained the Nine-leaf Lotus.
Lu Changsheng didnāt care much about those three Divine Power martial artists.
Saving them was merely a small effort for him.
Most importantly, he was looking for the valley.
The three gave him direction, making the rescue worthwhile.
He continued flying southwest for ten li.