Despite Mo Xiaolang’s shock at the strength of Long Chen’s Blazing Thunder Combat Technique, he was no idiot. After he was thrown into the air, he spun and, like a spry wolf, pounced on Long Chen once more.
“Demonic Wolf Combat Technique, Deathly Shadow!”
Mo Xiaolang turned into a blurry shadow and disappeared. All Long Chen could see was a cold glint from the Heavenly Wolf Dagger.
Mo Xiaolang is a natural killer when he is wielding the Heavenly Wolf Dagger. Long Chen was impressed. Mo Xiaolang was just too fast, much faster than him with the Level Three Blazing Thunder Combat Technique, so he had no choice but to place all his focus on the fight.
Where is he? Once he pinpointed Mo Xiaolang’s position, his eyes flashed coldly and he slashed the Azure Dragon Halberd at him!
“Azure Dragon Combat Technique, Split Yellow River!”
Two attacks of the same level collided violently, supported by Qi from both ends. What shocked Mo Xiaolang was that this was almost an equal-level fight. The waves of strength from the Azure Dragon Halberd caused vibrations that numbed his arms.
“Demonic Wolf Combat Technique, Bloody Killing!”
“Azure Dragon Combat Technique, Shattered Skies!”
Mo Xiaolang grew more nervous with every strike. He admitted that Long Chen now had the ability to fight him directly. Of course, they were just sparring now. If this was a true battle to the death, Mo Xiaolang was confident he could kill Long Chen. However, he knew that although he was at the late Heavenly Core realm and had the Heavenly Wolf Dagger, he would still have to pay a hefty price!
“Big Brother, haven’t you learned an Earth-tier combat technique? Don’t waste time! Use it!” Mo Xiaolang suddenly said.
“You even know about that?” Long Chen was sour.
“Of course I do. No one in Yuanling City is as talented as you are in cultivation. You must’ve mastered Starsweep Dragon a long time ago. Are you not going to use it today?” Mo Xiaolang laughed.
“I initially wanted to debut it during the battle at the ancient ruins. But if you request it, I will gladly oblige. Xiaolang, be careful!”
Long Chen grew solemn. This was his first time using the Earth-tier combat technique, so he was afraid he couldn’t use it well.
“Don’t worry, I’m not weak!” Mo Xiaolang retreated quickly, then when they collided once again, both of them used their Earth-tier techniques!
Long Chen’s Azure Dragon Halberd swung madly, so fast he couldn’t see it. All he could see was countless azure dragons spinning in the air, and a strong pressure pressed on Mo Xiaolang.
“Indeed, this is an Earth-tier technique!” Mo Xiaolang did not back down. With the Heavenly Wolf Dagger in hand, he accelerated. The dagger seemed to slowly melt and merge with his arm until his whole arm turned into a scary, thin, and sharp wolf fang!
“Demonic Wolf Combat Technique, Heavenly Wolf Fang!”
The air whistled when he used this attack, as if even space had been pierced through.
“Azure Dragon Combat Technique, Starsweep Dragon!”
Long Chen unleashed the Earth-tier Starsweep Dragon attack, one that Dongfang Xuanxiao had used before, against Mo Xiaolang’s Heavenly Wolf Fang. Countless azure dragons swarmed at Mo Xiaolang. Every dragon was actually the tip of Long Chen’s fast-moving halberd!
Two Earth-tier techniques were engaged in melee combat!
Boom!
Dust flew all around them from the vibrations, even leaving cracks on the ground. The battleground was thrown into chaos!
Both Long Chen and Mo Xiaolang were launched backwards!
This was the most powerful collision of the battle. Long Chen admitted that he had used his Blazing Thunder Power to its maximum. He believed that he could kill many late Heavenly Core Realm cultivators with just one strike using this attack. However, it was not powerful enough to beat Mo Xiaolang.
Mo Xiaolang was also thrown back into the air, his expression showing that he was not happy. However, he could land on his feet, unlike Long Chen, who lost control. Based on this, Long Chen still lost. However, the gap between them was minute, and in a true battle, there was absolutely the possibility of overcoming it.
This time, Long Chen could say that he had once again lost to Mo Xiaolang, but he was not depressed and instead laughed. “What an impressive fight that was.”
“Are you alright?” Mo Xiaolang walked over to Long Chen worriedly, though what shocked him was that although Long Chen was a little pale, he was completely fine.
“Big Brother, look, you could withstand my attack as an equal. You’re improving so quickly. In just a few days, I’ll be left far behind …”
“None of that ass-kissing! With my ego, I’m going to fly if you keep complimenting me, haha,” said Long Chen.
Mo Xiaolang smiled shyly. He knew he wasn’t ass-kissing; they were genuine words.
“Big Brother, you’re almost as strong as Li Ziling already. When when work together in the ancient ruins, no one will pose a threat to us unless Yan Danqing and Li Ziling fight together,” said Mo Xiaolang.
“That’s true. However, we must still be careful. We still have time. I’ll familiarize myself with the Blazing Thunder Combat Technique, and when the time comes, we’ll return to Yuanling City.”
After making plans, they chatted for a while and then prepared to cultivate. However, that was when they saw a beautiful, multi-colored ray shooting out into the sky, in the direction of the Burning Heaven Mountain Range. It lit up the night sky of the Desolate Beastlands.
The ray quickly vanished. There was no sound, and if they were not here, they would not have noticed it at all.
“What just happened?” Mo Xiaolang looked at Long Chen.
“That type of phenomenon must be related to a treasure. I think there’s something good in the Burning Heaven Mountain Range. Xiaolang, let’s go check it out. If we’re lucky, haha, won’t we be rich?”
Since Long Chen had suggested it and Mo Xiaolang did not want to miss this rare chance either, he nodded.
“The mountain range is huge, but I remember the direction of the ray. Let’s head there in a straight line. We’ll start searching when we’re almost there,” Long Chen said, walking ahead.
“Big Brother, do you think it’ll be dangerous? I’m worried it’ll affect the battle of the ancient ruins.” Mo Xiaolang frowned.
“We can only achieve great things if we take risks. We’ll be careful and it’ll be alright,” said Long Chen with a grin.
Mo Xiaolang nodded. To be honest, he was also an adventurous person.
Very soon, they entered the pitch-black Burning Heaven Mountain Range. Compared to the last time they were here, the temperature was much lower, almost similar to other places.
There was an air of creepiness in the area, so Long Chen did not dare let his guard down.
They traveled quickly and soon, they were almost at the spot where the colorful ray had appeared. Long Chen could only confirm that it came from this area, but they needed to search for it.
After a little searching, Long Chen detected a hint of medicinal scent.
“Big Brother, I think I know what it is …” Mo Xiaolang looked emotional.
“Here.” His nose was more sensitive. Long Chen followed him. After walking quickly, he saw a patch of white light ahead. There were two pills on the ground, each about the size of the tip of a pinky finger. They were glowing white, like gemstones.
The pills radiated a familiar energy. Long Chen thought for a moment and recalled that this was star power.
“Indeed! Those are Heavenly River Pills!” Mo Xiaolang was surprised.
“What is a Heavenly River Pill?” Long Chen asked.
“Heavenly River Pills are condensed and refined by Heavenly River Realm masters after absorbing star power. Big Brother, you don’t know a Heavenly River Realm cultivator’s cultivation process, do you? They absorb star power, condense it into a soothing pill, then consume it. This is how they increase the amount of tame star power in their bodies. Heavenly River Pills are not only important to Heavenly River Realm cultivators, they are even more important to us cultivators who are close to the Heavenly River Realm. Breaking into the Heavenly River Realm is much easier if we consume one!”
“There’s such a thing?” Long Chen did not know anything about the cultivation process of the Heavenly River Realm.
“Yep. Cultivators at the First River Stage take one month to refine one Heavenly River Pill; and there are two pills here! Also, the Heavenly River Pill is a common currency in the Biyang Imperial Capital. Divine jades are mostly used for low-quality, cheap goods. So, do you know how important Heavenly River Pills are now?”
They could be used as money! How could he not understand their importance?
“Xiaolang, you’re almost at the Heavenly River Realm. Take both of them and we’ll leave this place immediately,” Long Chen said decisively.
“No way, we share both good things and bad things. I only want one. Big Brother, you cultivate fast and will also soon reach the Heavenly River Realm. The Heavenly River Pill will be useful to you too,” insisted Mo Xiaolang.
“Alright, we’ll take them now and talk later.” Long Chen knew that Mo Xiaolang was a little stubborn, and if he didn’t agree, Mo Xiaolang wouldn’t touch the pills. The Burning Heaven Mountain Range was a strange place, so hanging around for too long was a bad idea.
Mo Xiaolang sighed in relief when Long Chen agreed, then he took the pills. Long Chen examined their surroundings and noticed a small crack on the ground. It was very tiny, and if he hadn’t searched deliberately, he would not have found it.
Did these pills fly out of this crack? The light from just now also came from it. And now the crack has closed? Long Chen was in deep thought.
He stomped his foot gently and realized that the ground was very hard, even as hard as steel. There could not be an empty space beneath.
“Big Brother, what is it?” asked Mo Xiaolang when he saw Long Chen’s strange behavior.