It was the Fifth day of staying in One-Blade Gorge.
Zhou You's expression was distorted as he forced himself to eat the first bigu pill, suppressing the urge to vomit.
Although it was also barbecue, what he grilled himself was just charcoal. Even if it wasn't charcoal, it was hard to swallow.
Not to mention compared to Lu Renjia, it was a world of difference even compared to Zhou Chen.
But for the Earth Dogs, it was different. Cooked food was sometimes much tastier than uncooked food.
“Respected Canine Emperor.”
A Sixth-grade Earth Dog walked in.
Under Zhou You's coercion, this Earth Dog finally agreed to speak human language.
For some Yao Beasts, this was a disgrace, but after all, the Canine Emperor had requested it.
Zhou You looked at him, “Dog Fugui, don’t be so resistant. If you think about it carefully, once you learn a language, won’t you be able to learn the knowledge of the Human Race? Knowledge is wealth, which means you will control the wealth of the Human Race.”
Dog Fugui nodded, “Yes, I will obey the Canine Emperor’s arrangements.”
Zhou You was very satisfied, “If you have something to report, do so, otherwise, you may withdraw.”
Dog Fugui said, “While hunting, our clan members accidentally discovered a Spiritual Plant and specifically asked me to report it to you, sir. Should we seize it?”
Zhou You instantly sat up straight, “What kind of Spiritual Plant?”
Dog Fugui replied, “A wild Spiritual Plant, estimated to be a thousand years old. But beside it, there is a Dark Shadow Demon Fox guarding it.”
Zhou You frowned, “Is it strong?”
Dog Fugui responded, “Its true strength is comparable to mine, but it excels in illusions and speed.”
Zhou You lightly rubbed his chin, a thousand-year-old wild Spiritual Plant?
It was truly tempting.
All major Sects have Spiritual Plant herb gardens, and these gardens are equipped with Spirit Gathering Arrays to forcibly accelerate their growth. External forces are used to make them possess medicinal properties of a certain age.
Many times, the Spiritual Plants in those herb gardens only need ten years to produce medicinal properties equivalent to five hundred years.
Wild Spiritual Plants are inherently Spiritual Plants, while those cultivated by Sects are artificially intervened, forcefully infusing them with Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
As for the difference…
Zhou You didn't quite understand this, he only knew.
Wild Spiritual Plants are the first choice for refining top-grade Spirit Pills, and even Immortal Pills.
However, cultivated ones are difficult to use for refining top-grade Spirit Pills, and there is a risk of the furnace exploding.
“Go!”
Zhou You stood up, “Gather the brothers and sisters, it’s just one Dark Shadow Demon Fox, isn’t it? Let’s go for it!”
Dog Fugui darted out like lightning, followed by a chorus of barks echoing through One-Blade Gorge.
Zhou You emerged from the dog hole and leaped onto the cliff.
Behind him, a pack of Earth Dogs rushed out, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
“Lead the way!”
Zhou You shouted, “Woof!”
An Earth Dog charged out, leading the way forward.
Clearly, it was the one who had discovered the location.
What kind of concept was it for hundreds of Earth Dogs to be dispatched?
It was practically a beast tide!
Wherever they passed, Yao Beasts scattered, those that could fly flew, and those that could run fled.
Sitting on Dog Fugui’s back, Zhou You felt majestic and had a sense of dominating the world.
A five-meter-tall Black Bear monster roared in anger, its path blocked.
“Woof!”
Subsequently, all the Earth Dogs glared at him.
The Black Bear monster lowered its head and quickly scurried away with its massive body.
“Make a note of it.”
Zhou You didn't forget to command, “I want to eat bear paws later.”
The procession continued its grand advance, attracting many Yao Beasts to watch from a distance.
A delicious-smelling Human Race member was actually mixed in with the Earth Dogs?
Had the world changed?
Or had the various Yao Emperor s changed their strategy again?
In front of an inconspicuous hill, the leading Earth Dog let out a low growl.
Zhou You raised his hand, “Disperse!”
Upon hearing this, the Earth Dogs quickly fanned out, encircling the hill from different directions.
“Attack.”
Zhou You patted Dog Fugui and ascended the hill along the slope.
At the summit, a large brown fox appeared, letting out a sharp hiss.
It was very displeased by the arrival of these fellows.
“Translate, what is it yelping about?”
Zhou You asked.
Dog Fugui replied, “The Dark Shadow Demon Fox says it has never been an enemy of our Earth Dog Clan, so why are we invading its territory?”
Zhou You snorted coldly, “Tell it to hand over the Spiritual Plant, and I will spare its life.”
Dog Fugui barked loudly at the top.
The Dark Shadow Demon Fox grew even angrier, its voice becoming sharper.
Dog Fugui said, “It disagrees, and says if we get any closer, it will kill without mercy. It also says we acknowledge humans as fathers and will die a terrible death.”
Zhou You sneered repeatedly, “Quite bold, daring to insult our Earth Dog Clan!”
Dog Fugui warned, “Its illusion techniques are very powerful, and it is extremely cunning.”
Zhou You's eyes flickered. Although both were Sixth-grade, Dog Fugui seemed to be full of apprehension towards this Dark Shadow Demon Fox. Upon closer thought, it must be because the Earth Dogs could not resist illusion techniques, otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.
The Dark Shadow Demon Fox stood on the hilltop, its fur bristling, looking fierce.
But Earth Dogs were surging from all directions, leaving it with no way to defend itself.
As Zhou You and the other Earth Dogs surged up the hilltop, the Dark Shadow Demon Fox's eyes emitted a strange light.
Dog Fugui's body trembled, and he whimpered in pain, looking distressed.
Looking at the other Earth Dogs, they had actually begun to fight each other.
Zhou You leaped down, his gaze cold.
The Dark Shadow Demon Fox bared its fangs and transformed into a black shadow, tearing through the air. Although it didn't understand what was happening, anyone who dared to invade its territory would be killed without mercy!
It had guarded this Spiritual Plant for fifty years, intending to break through to Seventh-grade in one go when its strength was sufficient.
It never expected complications to arise.
Zhou You didn't want to get injured at all, so he chose to dodge this time.
The Dark Shadow Demon Fox's attack missed, and the moment it landed, it sprung up again, its sharp claws ferociously swiping at Zhou You's neck.
The Sand Dagger appeared, thrusting directly at the Dark Shadow Demon Fox's eyes.
The Dark Shadow Demon Fox was extremely fast, avoiding it in the nick of time.
The Sand Dagger transformed into a wisp of yellow sand, protecting Zhou You's back. The Dark Shadow Demon Fox crouched low, its leg muscles bulging, accumulating power.
Zhou You gripped the sword hilt without the slightest hesitation, and in an instant, a flash of sword light shot towards the Dark Shadow Demon Fox.
Serious Sword Drawing Technique!
“Eh?”
Zhou You was startled; only a fading afterimage remained in front of him.
Where was the Dark Shadow Demon Fox?
It actually missed?
Zhou You instinctively looked down; the ground cracked, and the Dark Shadow Demon Fox emerged from it, its sharp claws swiping at Zhou You's groin.
Zhou You quickly retreated, narrowly avoiding it. Then, he slightly turned his body, and his Right Hand landed on the sword hilt like a phantom.
Serious Sword Drawing Technique!
As soon as the Dark Shadow Demon Fox charged out, it was instantly cut in half at the waist.
With the death of the Dark Shadow Demon Fox, all the Earth Dogs immediately stopped their actions, each with bloody mouths, showing how greatly the illusion technique had affected them.
Zhou You absorbed the demon soul, then absorbed its essence blood, and finally ate the demon core. All done.
Dog Fugui ran forward, “The Canine Emperor is indeed unparalleled, completely unaffected by illusion techniques. This subordinate is extremely sorry; thankfully, I restrained my killing intent and did not attack you.”
Zhou You waved his hand, “Don’t worry about that, the Spiritual Plant is the most important thing now.”