"Only one realm higher than me?"
Long Chen was somewhat incredulous. Based on his feelings, that guy's terrifying level was almost enough to challenge a Saint King.
"So, even low-level beings have terrifying aspects. That Ghost Camphor Tree Demon has an extremely ancient bloodline and is not to be underestimated." Qiankun Cauldron said.
Long Chen was secretly alarmed. It seemed he needed to be extra careful. As soon as he entered this area, he encountered the Ghost Camphor Tree Demon.
He had no idea how many terrifying beings were waiting for him inside. He couldn't afford to be careless—this was no joke.
But while he was shocked, Long Chen also felt a deep sense of defeat. In the past, he could easily fight two levels higher, but now, facing a Divine Venerable-level Ghost Camphor Tree Demon, he could only flee in disgrace, which he found hard to accept.
"Actually, you don't need to be surprised, because the times of life are different, and the gap is huge.
The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were the peak of this era in the chaotic era, and after that, the decline began.
Although every subsequent era had its own revival, that so-called revival was merely a minor fluctuation in the process of decline.
The nine heavens and ten earths have been in decline, like a staircase, and the era you live in is at the very bottom of the ladder.
It's not that you're not outstanding enough, but that you haven't caught a good era. It's unfair to have someone from the End of Dharma era face beings with ancient bloodlines. "Qiankun Cauldron noticed Long Chen's disappointment and offered comfort.
"Although I understand this principle, I still feel unhappy. Actually, it's not that I can't beat it, but that I never have a weapon that suits me." Long Chen shook his head and said.
At this moment, the image of the Dragonbone Evil Moon once again appeared in his mind. Back then, with the Dragonbone Evil Moon in hand, he had never suffered such humiliation.
But without a handy weapon, calling out was useless. Long Chen had rested enough and was determined to go back and take down that ghost camphor tree demon.
Long Chen had been caught off guard by the previous kill. He had forgotten that he had another trump card that didn't work against the Ghost Camphor Tree Demon: the black soil in the chaotic space.
As long as Long Chen can set a trap, whether he's calculating or not, there's a great chance to take it out.
But the Qiankun Cauldron stopped it, reasoning that the Ghost Camphor Tree Demon was extremely cunning and cautious. After just fighting Long Chen, it had been severely weakened and would surely hide to heal.
Even at its peak, it rarely fought people head-on, let alone when injured, so it would be even more cautious.
Additionally, the Great Sun Divine Sunflower was taken by Long Chen, leaving no place for it to linger. According to the Qiankun Cauldron's calculations, it would seek a place to heal, then attack other beings and seize the treasures they guarded.
In the words of the Qiankun Cauldron, you've already taken away their treasures—what more is there to be angry about?
Long Chen thought about it and agreed. Although it was the Ghost Camphor Tree Demon who made the first move, having snatched the Great Sun Divine Sunflower was definitely a huge win.
Thinking of the Great Sun Divine Sunflower, Long Chen's heart immediately skipped a beat. He quickly checked the chaotic space, and saw that after entering, the flower disk was filled with divine light, full of vitality.
Looking at the flower tray, Long Chen noticed that the sunflower seeds inside were golden in color, plump and dazzling, and fully ripe.
Long Chen plucked a sunflower seed and held it in his hand. The seed looked as if forged from gold, covered in strange patterns, resembling a finely crafted work.
Peeling the seeds instantly fills the air with a rich aroma. Putting the seeds into your mouth, chewing them brings a fragrant aroma to your mouth, the aroma reaching both the heavens and the lower breath.
At the same time, Long Chen felt his entire body instantly replenished with vitality, full of vitality and energy.
"Wow, this is a natural divine pill! Damn, if I'd known this thing was so miraculous, I could have eaten a few sunflower seeds back then and definitely worn down the Ghost Camphor Tree Demon!" Long Chen slapped his thigh in regret.
Long Chen realized that sometimes his mind was just too dumb, unable to think of many things. If he could kill that Ghost Camphor Tree Demon and even collect its corpse, it would definitely be a treasure.
Long Chen looked and saw a total of 999 sunflower seeds. He picked them all, and the Great Sun Divine Sunflower immediately withered.
But it didn't matter—since the seeds were already in hand, there was nothing to fear. Long Chen took out five hundred sunflower seeds and planted them directly.
But when the seeds were buried, they didn't take root or sprout as Long Chen had expected. Still, that's normal—after all, it's the Great Sun God Sunflower, a legendary treasure whose growth period is astonishingly slow.
Slow growth is fine; as long as there are enough corpses, they can ripen quickly. The sunflower seeds in his hand are enough for him to last for a while.
"Crack!"
Long Chen couldn't help but toss another sunflower seed into his mouth.
"So delicious, this stuff is addictive!"
Eating a single sunflower seed refreshed and energized, filling the whole body with strength. Long Chen was so frightened that he hurriedly put them away, afraid he wouldn't be able to resist and eat them all—that would be a waste.
"The Great Sun Divine Sunflower is indeed extremely precious. You're quite lucky. With it, you can refine even more high-grade pills." Qiankun Cauldron said.
Obviously, even the Qiankun Cauldron had great hopes for the Great Sun Divine Sun. Most importantly, Long Chen could cultivate it like growing crops, and soon he would have a palm garden.
After eating two sunflower seeds, Long Chen was full of energy, feeling better than ever, so he immediately set off and continued forward.
However, this time, Long Chen was even more cautious. As soon as he entered this area, he encountered terrifying tree demons, and there must be something even more terrifying inside.
Long Chen was moving forward when suddenly his scalp tightened. Then, through the endless mist, he sensed a pair of huge eyes looking at him.
Those eyes were filled with warning, and Long Chen's heart tightened. In the mist, it couldn't see the face of the owner of those eyes, but the other party could see him clearly.
Although this doesn't mean that being is stronger than Long Chen, it lives here, this is its home turf, and it has already discovered Long Chen. If they fought him, Long Chen would find it hard to gain the upper hand.
The creature did not attack him recklessly like the tree demon. Clearly, it sensed that Long Chen was not to be trifled with. Such powerful perception meant its strength was definitely above the tree demon.
Long Chen walked along the edge of the creature's territory. Sure enough, the creature did not attack him. Long Chen continued onward, encountering countless terrifying beings along the way.
Their aura was countless times stronger than that of the tree demon; Long Chen even felt an urge to back off.
Long Chen couldn't see these creatures, but he could feel their terrifying pressure. He could only cautiously move through their gaps.
Those beings also saw Long Chen, but either they glared coldly or warned with low growls, yet none of them made a move against him.
"This is really deadly."
Long Chen pressed forward for three whole days. The further he went, the more his scalp tingled. Along the way, he saw too many terrifying creatures, each capable of posing a deadly threat to him.
If Long Chen fought alongside these beings, he would still have itEven a hundred lives would be lost here.
But for the sake of the Great Brahma Heaven Sutra, Long Chen had no choice but to grit his teeth and move forward. Finally, on the seventh day, the mist in the sky disappeared, and the whole world became clear.
"This is ..."
As Long Chen looked into the distance, his heart raced wildly, and a temple appeared before him.