However, he wasn't feeling great either; his罡气 (罡气) flickered constantly, emitting pipa-like sounds.
Amidst this chaos, Li Chengfeng acted decisively.
He released a Substitute Puppet, instantly appearing before the Poisonous Grass, and pocketed it, directly plucking it and taking it away.
However, he didn't sever the roots of the Poisonous Grass, but left them in place.
The Nine-Eyed Toad sensed that the Poisonous Grass had been snatched away, and was extremely enraged.
However, when it saw only the roots of the Poisonous Grass remaining, it directly swallowed them.
For demonic beasts, the aura of the Poisonous Grass is key to their cultivation; the reason they guard and wait is to use this aura to cultivate.
This sudden action of the Nine-Eyed Toad, quickly taking the Poisonous Grass into its body, although simultaneously gaining strange power, this acquisition of power was another trouble for James.
This new turn of events forced Zhan Wusi to face the poisonous smoke directly, enduring it head-on.
Looking again, she was surprised to find the Nine-Eyed Toad actually chewing on the Poisonous Grass; although she only saw the roots the toad was gnawing on, Zhan Wusi mistakenly believed the Nine-Eyed Toad had swallowed the entire Poisonous Grass, and a feeling of anger arose spontaneously.
She had spent enormous manpower and resources, including a meticulously arranged formation and precious resources, all to obtain this crucial Poisonous Grass.
In her view, this Poisonous Grass was not only a deadly weapon, but also a key to helping her break through her cultivation bottleneck at a critical moment.
She had searched for countless methods, trying to advance to a higher realm, but every step was filled with difficulty and challenges.
Zhan Wusi, in order to break through the bottleneck, had consulted ancient texts and finally found this method, but now, all her efforts had been turned to naught by the Nine-Eyed Toad's greed.
Li Chengfeng, on the other hand, was overjoyed; although she couldn't transplant and cultivate the roots of the Poisonous Grass, she could refine it into a Poison Pill for later use, whether to improve cultivation or enhance strength, it would be invaluable assistance.
Xue Ming was even more furious, as he had inputted the most powerful magic power; if not, how could he have restrained the Nine-Eyed Toad?
He roared, saying: "Disciples, steady your minds, do not be confused by the toad."
Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately returned to their positions, took pills, and the power of the formation instantly doubled.
They were both annoyed and ashamed, having lost face in front of the elite disciples, almost ruining Senior Brother's good deed; how could they dare to be negligent again?
Thus, everyone exerted all their strength, and the formation stabilized again.
After swallowing the Poisonous Grass, the Nine-Eyed Toad's power greatly increased, but the power of the formation was equally strong, causing it to fall into a predicament again.
Li Chengfeng, however, injected magic power unhurriedly, matching the disciples; he was waiting for an opportunity, and would not hesitate to deliver a fatal blow to Zhan Wusi once he had the chance.
At this moment, the formation was perfectly completed, and the might of thunder reappeared.
Li Chengfeng contentedly put away the Poisonous Grass, knowing that making small moves against the Nine-Eyed Toad in front of so many disciples and Zhan Wusi would be suicide.
Therefore, he abandoned distracting thoughts, buried his greed deep down, and focused on cooperating with the operation of the formation.
The power of thunder grew even stronger, condensing into a huge basketball-sized light, then suddenly exploded, turning into a sword energy that slashed straight down.
The Nine-Eyed Toad seemed to sense its impending doom, and let out unwilling roars, its limbs frantically digging at the ground, poisonous smoke spreading everywhere.
Unfortunately, several disciples were accidentally contaminated, screaming incessantly, and collapsing to the ground.
But most cultivators successfully resisted this attack.
Just then, there was a loud crash ahead, and a chain coiled up like a spiritual snake, instantly entangling the Nine-Eyed Toad and splitting it in two.
Zhan Wusi stepped forward and quickly dissected the toad's corpse.
Her technique was skilled, and the magical artifact in her hand shone with dazzling light, causing all the disciples present to feel a chill.
They realized that this Zhan Wusi was no ordinary person, and they all avoided her from afar.
Li Chengfeng and Chu Zheng also remained vigilant. Chu Zheng looked at Li Chengfeng's calm expression, and admired him immensely.
This was the temperament and composure that a true big shot should have.
After Zhan Wusi finished cleaning up the battlefield, she said that this place was not suitable for a long stay, and they should immediately go to Nine Desires Valley.
Xue Ming also ordered everyone to rest briefly, take pills, and set off immediately, lest other sects get there first.
During the process of preparing to set off, Li Chengfeng secretly observed Zhan Wusi and everyone present.
He knew that Zhan Wusi's strength was very strong; although he was now at the peak of the twelfth level of Qi Refining, he might have a chance against early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, but he had no chance of winning against mid-stage and late-stage cultivators.
And Zhan Wusi must have protective magic treasures on her body; he knew that he could only wait for the right opportunity to strike.
On this long journey, both the ferocious demonic beasts and the rogue disciples not recorded by other sects had cultivation levels that should not be underestimated.
However, faced with the powerful aura of the Blood Demon Sect disciples, everyone avoided them for fear of being implicated, or hid early, and no one dared to easily show their figures, let alone touch their sharp edge.
Li Chengfeng cleverly used this point, following closely behind, and successfully arrived at Nine Desires Valley.
At this moment, Nine Desires Valley was in full view, and the disciples of the five sects had all gathered here.
They had been deep in this mysterious place for nearly ten days, more than half a month, and had been waiting here anxiously, but did not dare to act rashly.
The Joyous Union Sect occupied two key locations, and so did the Soul Devouring Sect and the Puppet Sect.
Now, the Blood Demon Sect was finally late; although they had arrived a few days earlier than everyone else, they were not in a hurry to act.
Within Nine Desires Valley, a strange aura permeated the air; in the valley, the aura of second-order demonic beasts was unusually strong, and there was more than one.
According to their speculation, at least nine second-order demonic beasts were hidden within, and there were also some low-order demonic beasts. This power was extremely vast, covering a range of nearly a hundred miles.
Nine Desires Celestial Flower, this mysterious treasure, where exactly is it hidden in the corner of Nine Desires Valley? No one knows its exact location, only that it may appear in every direction.
In order to find it, everyone must conduct a carpet search, which will undoubtedly attract ambushes from demonic beasts.
If it is a low-order demonic beast, they can naturally easily kill it and seize the Nine Desires Celestial Flower.
However, facing nine second-order demonic beasts, the situation becomes particularly serious.
These demonic beasts are no different from nine powerful helpers, making everyone feel pressured.
Although their hearts are full of worries, they guard against each other, and no one is willing to act first.
At this moment, they can only wait for all the sects to arrive and discuss countermeasures together.
In this long wait.
Fang Ruichu sneered, mocking: "You Blood Demon Sect, you are late this time. It seems that your so-called elite disciples are just a bunch of trash."
As soon as these words came out, Xue Ming's face immediately darkened, and a murderous intent permeated the air.
He sneered in response: "Fang Ruichu, stop talking nonsense here. Your Puppet Sect is now sparsely populated, and I'm afraid it is also unworthy of its name. The real strength is still seen on the battlefield."
