"I do think thereâs some truth in what Hu Ben said. Treasures can indeed enhance our combat abilities, but if one always relies on treasures without improving their own strength, their future achievements will be quite limited." A faint smile played on Zhong Shimingâs lips as he set his gaze on Lin Mo, a hint of hostility in his eyes.
Lin Mo gave him a cold glance and chuckled, "Is Brother Zhong envious of my sharp treasure sword? Actually, your Silver Spear isnât bad either."
"I..." Zhong Shiming was momentarily at a loss for words. While what he said was true, having a decent treasure could indeed significantly boost oneâs combat capability, and the Silver Hao Spear in his hand was also a heavy treasure granted by his master.
"Alright, letâs cut the nonsense and get down to business." Master Jiu Xiang stepped forward at this moment, his gaze fixed on the Double-headed Prison Crocodile massive as a small mountain, as strands of purple threads extended from his hands.
These purple threads twisted and spread, piercing directly through the crocodileâs skull, then enveloping two dark purple crystal stones, forcibly extracting them from the flesh. Each purple crystal stone was as large as a watermelon, showcasing a multifaceted rhombic shape, exuding a rich and violent bloodthirstiness.
"Nether Origin Stone!"
Lin Moâs eyes lit up.
On Thunder Mountain, the beasts had this kind of stone with a violent aura inside them. Unexpectedly, the beasts in the Nether Pattern Masterâs Tomb also contained Nether Origin Stones.
Accurately speaking, beasts possessing Nether Stones should be Netherworld Beasts from the Netherworld Era.
"If it werenât for Young Hero Lin Tanyu just now, we might all have perished here. These two Nether Origin Crystals should go to Young Hero Lin Tanyu. I trust no one has objections!" Master Jiu Xiang smiled slightly, looking at Lin Mo.
"I have no objections. If it hadnât been for Brother Lin Tanyuâs strike earlier, we wouldnât have subdued that beast so easily." Fan Dong said with a cheerful grin.
Indeed, when Lin Mo took action just now, everyone was a bit shocked. If it hadnât been for Lin Moâs treasure sword penetrating one of the double-headed crocodileâs skulls, they would have spent more effort in slaying the beast.
Zhong Shiming, Hu Lie, and Hu Ben all looked upset but remained silent. Firstly, Master Jiu Xiang spoke personally, and secondly, Lin Mo had indeed made a significant contribution.
"Since Uncle Master is willing to give you the Nether Origin Crystals, you should accept them." Yun Xi smiled, her eyes gently gazing at Lin Mo.
"Then I shall gratefully accept." With a wave of his hand, Lin Mo collected the two Nether Origin Crystals into his Space Ring, handing them to the Devouring Spirit Worm. As long as the Devouring Spirit Worm continues to devour Nether Origin Stones, it can evolve. If it nurtures a Star Domain Level alien insect, its future combat power is imaginable.
Lin Mo knew in his heart that Master Jiu Xiang probably noticed some methods he possessed. A Star Domain Level expertâs insight was incredibly sharp. Otherwise, these two exceptionally precious Nether Origin Crystals, equivalent to millions of Netherworld Stones, wouldnât be given to him so easily. Clearly, Master Jiu Xiang intended to befriend him.
Lin Mo cast a glance at Master Jiu Xiang, nodding lightly at him.
"Hmph!" Hu Lie snorted coldly. Although he resented Lin Mo, after witnessing Lin Moâs methods, he no longer underestimated him. Few who dared to venture alone into the Dark Demon Sea were pushovers.
Still, Hu Lie didnât consider Lin Mo as his opponent. If someone hadnât even stepped onto the Demon Domain Sky List, they werenât qualified to be his rival.
"Alright, letâs retrieve the âGhost Flame Fruitâ and bring it back for Junior Brother." Master Jiu Xiang gave Lin Mo a deep look and spoke slowly.
Earlier, when Lin Mo was fighting, he indeed sensed an extremely sharp aura from Lin Mo, which made him wary.
While he excelled at arrays and confinement, his offensive magic was relatively weak. Yet, as a genuine Star Domain Level expert, he felt a hint of danger from someone at the Star System Level Early Stage, compelling Master Jiu Xiang to reevaluate the black-haired, black-eyed youth before him.
So, after acquiring the Nether Origin Crystals, he gave them directly to Lin Mo. If befriended, such an individual would yield only benefits, not harm.
Only Hu Lie and Zhong Shiming failed to notice Lin Tanyuâs potential danger.
Everyoneâs eyes fell on the center of the secret chamber, on a massive, verdant tree. Among its dense leaves, a dark purple fruit, seemingly ripe, looked as if it might fall at any moment.
"Master, this fruit is very precious!"
Lin Mo gazed at the âGhost Flame Fruitâ when, suddenly, a voice emerged from the Space Ring where the Devouring Spirit Worm resided.
"Oh, what purpose does this âGhost Flame Fruitâ serve?" Lin Mo asked through transmitted thoughts, curious why the City Lord desired this fruit so badly, even suffering grave injuries to obtain it.
"Master, after devouring the Star Feather Insect, I inherited some of its memories. This fruit is a rare and unique product of the Netherworld Era, carefully cultivated by a Nether Pattern Master. It takes a thousand years to mature a single one. Devouring it can enhance the soul, with numerous benefits," the Devouring Spirit Worm replied.
"Enhance the soul?" Lin Mo was secretly astonished.
All beings comprise both body and soul. While the body can be strengthened through relentless training or various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, enhancing the soul is exceedingly difficult. Treasures that substantially elevate soul quality are extraordinarily miraculous and rare.
This âGhost Flame Fruitâ was planted here by a Nether Pattern Master. Perhaps in the Netherworld Era, it wasnât rare, but in the Holy Era, it is as scarce as henâs teeth!
The higher the quality and strength of the soul, the easier it is to comprehend the laws. For those cultivating to the Star Domain Level, understanding the laws is crucial. No wonder the City Lord risked everything to acquire this âGhost Flame Fruit.â
"You all help protect me. If the âGhost Flame Fruitâ is forcibly taken, you wonât obtain the fruit, and it might be harmed, disappearing entirely." Master Jiu Xiangâs gaze was fixed on the âGhost Flame Fruit,â and he spoke seriously.
Everyone nodded. They knew treasures like these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were incredibly precious and unique. Moreover, even Star Domain Level beasts guarded this âGhost Flame Fruit.â If it were easy to obtain, they could have seized it while the Double-headed Prison Crocodile was confined!
Obtaining such rare divine fruits requires special methods.
The group defended the entrances to the secret chamberâs four black passages, preventing anything unexpected from occurring after Master Jiu Xiang harvested the âGhost Flame Fruit.â
"It seems someone has already cleared the danger for us, and this treasure is now ours!" Just then, a calm voice suddenly sounded in the chamber, followed by several figures emerging from an entrance at the rear.
Return tomorrow for more excitement.