Kirin Valley

We finally found three Kirin Fruits.

But they were all bitten?

One of them, was it bitten by a dog?

Everyone was surprised!

"Could it be that there are still living beings here?"

"Impossible! This place has long been a dead zone. The Kirin Clan is extinct, let alone any humans!"

"Besides, dogs couldn't possibly come here..."

Everyone was filled with suspicion!

However, a bad premonition suddenly flashed through Ji Qinglin's mind amidst the crowd...

It's been bitten by people, and by dogs...

This means there are both people and dogs...

It can't be...

However, the thought flashed through his mind for a moment, and he immediately shook his head and said:

"No, that can't be!"

At this moment, Tian Zhihua also looked at Daoist Huang Bai and said:

"In your opinion, has someone arrived here ahead of time?"

He had his doubts too!

"Impossible!"

Daoist Huang Bai shook his head firmly and said:

"Everyone saw how ferocious that beast was. It took me a tremendous amount of effort, plus the help of a powerful member of the King Blood Heavenly Dog Clan, to subdue it!"

"If it were anyone else, even if they arrived here earlier, they would definitely have been killed by the ghost beasts and wouldn't have been able to get the Kirin Fruit!"

Even Gou Chengjing nodded and said:

"This demonic beast is incredibly powerful; no one can possibly get through!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

That doesn't make sense!

"I understand... This fruit was probably eaten a million years ago, before the Kirin Clan was extinct!"

At this moment, Ji Fengjuan slapped his forehead, a look of sudden realization on his face, and said:

"Millions of years ago, someone ate these fruits, but because these fruits were Saint-grade spiritual medicine, they did not decay over the years!"

"It's even possible that these trees have protected us from the effects of time!"

His explanation immediately made everyone think... it makes so much sense!

"Yes, that must be it!"

"That's the only explanation!"

Everyone spoke up!

"Millions of years ago, what kind of creature dared to trespass into the ancestral land of the Qilin to eat the Kirin Fruit? Could it have been one of those beings involved in the Yang Calamity?"

At this moment, Gou Chengjing was muttering to himself!

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

Very likely!

"Only those beings can enter Kirin Valley so freely!"

"Only they can casually take a bite of the sacred fruit and then throw it away. After all, what we consider sacred objects are just something to taste in the eyes of those terrifying beings!"

"Then, could these fruits that were eaten by that terrifying being also contain great fortuitous opportunity?!"

It's generating a lot of discussion!

As Ji Qinglin listened to the discussions around him, he was also filled with excitement. What a great fortuitous opportunity!

He hurriedly stepped forward and said:

"Young Master Tian... you just promised to let us choose three treasures!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Zhihua was somewhat displeased, but could only say:

"You say."

Ji Qinglin exclaimed excitedly, "I want one of these Kirin Fruits!"

This is the sacred fruit of the Kirin Clan!

If I were to obtain and refine it, I would quickly reach the Saint Seed realm, right? Moreover, my physique would also improve significantly!

At that time, will we still be afraid of not being able to compete for the title of Holy Son?

Upon hearing this, Tian Zhihua was extremely unwilling!

This is a priceless treasure!

In particular, having been bitten by those terrifying beings, who knows what mysteries lie within!

However... in front of tens of thousands of people, he made a promise to Ji Qinglin and the others. If he broke the promise, the Heavenly Human Clan would lose face.

"Don't worry, we should be able to find it later."

At this moment, a middle-aged powerhouse from the Heavenly Human Clan beside him spoke up.

This middle-aged powerhouse had an indifferent expression and a dormant aura.

It was he who had previously persuaded Tian Zhihua to allow Ji Qinglin and the others to enter, on the condition of a drop of blood.

This person is named Tian Changfeng!

Upon hearing this, Tian Zhihua nodded and said:

"This one that the dog chewed on is yours!"

"Remember, you only have two treasures to choose from!"

His voice was icy.

Ji Qinglin excitedly took the fruit that the dog had bitten.

Feeling the surging sacred power of the fruit, he was excited.

This is such a blessing!

"Ji Qingyue, so what if you're talented?!"

"I've already obtained the sacred fruit; you're doomed to lose!"

He clenched his fist!

Beside him, Ji Fengjuan looked pleased, finally securing a great fortuitous opportunity for his descendants.

He reminded him:

"Qinglin, start refining it now! Every second counts!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qinglin did not hesitate, immediately lowered his head, and took a bite of the fruit with treasuring reluctance.

After consuming the fruit, he began to refine it with all his might!

"Let's go, let's keep going!"

Tian Zhihua spoke!

Everyone was eagerly anticipating it.

After all, there is hope ahead!

And at this moment.

Valley mouth.

An aura of death filled the sky!

Lin Jiuzheng and the others had already arrived here.

The terrifying black death aura seemed to transform into horrifying ancient beasts, instantly lunging at them!

"Primal Creation, Square Inch Invincible!"

Lin Jiuzheng took a step forward, his Gang Step as swift as the wind, and the talisman in his hand shone brightly, forming a field of light around them.

"Come with me!"

Lin Jiuzheng spoke directly.

Those terrifying deathly energies were unable to penetrate the light domain.

The group continued forward.

"Roar--"

"Aww!"

We have just entered the valley.

Suddenly, countless strange beast corpses rampaged through the deathly aura!

There are winged tigers, ancient monitor lizards, and even giant snakes with four wings soaring into the sky...

These creatures were undoubtedly powerful beings who roamed the land in ancient times, and may even have participated in the great war between the Kirin Clan and Yang Huo.

However, all these creatures were reduced to corpses.

Now, it has transformed into a corpse demon!

"Roar--"

Behind these countless corpses, within the black mist, a strange beast several thousand feet tall was roaming rampant!

You can vaguely see that the ghostly beast has a dragon's head and a deer's body!

"Yin Ghost Kirin?!"

"Big Black, lend me a hand!"

Lin Jiuzheng shouted loudly!

Upon hearing this, the tengu suddenly grew in size!

It resembles a terrifying, ancient giant dog!

The power of bloodline emanated from him in wisps.

In an instant, countless ghostly corpses slowed down, some even becoming completely still, staring at the giant tengu with their rotting eye sockets, their bodies trembling!

This is a fear that originates from instinct.

Even if these corpses were to transform into ghosts, they would still feel fear when faced with divine beasts of even stronger bloodlines!

In particular, the Tengu is a mythical beast that wards off evil spirits!

Even the Yin Ghost Kirin that roamed freely in the black mist seemed to have stopped at this moment!

At that very moment, Lin Jiuzheng let out a loud shout, and a pen appeared in his hand!

--Li Fan made him a "Fire God Brush" out of chicken feathers!

At this moment, a terrifying talisman instantly took shape with the strokes of the Fire God Brush, as if it were burning with divine fire!

"Break Delusion Talisman, go!"

Lin Jiuzheng shouted loudly!

The talisman suddenly expanded infinitely, like a great sun, and shot towards the Yin Ghost Kirin behind the countless corpses!

Wherever the talisman passed, the countless corpses of ghosts below suddenly collapsed to the ground!

The Yin Ghost Kirin lurking in the black mist was directly struck by this talisman!

"Roar!"

The Yin Ghost Kirin let out a shrill cry and fled quickly!

"Chase!"

Lin Jiuzheng shouted!

They immediately gave chase!

The deathly black mist ahead was gradually diminishing.

"Huh? What's that? Such dazzling light!"

Ahead lay a place... shimmering with strange light!

They all stopped and observed.

This is the heart of the valley, and also the heart of the entire Kirin Fall Plain!

The entire Kirin Fall Plain had been transformed into a dead zone, with black mist soaring into the sky. However, at its core, there was a region a thousand meters square, shimmering with divine light!

Beyond this core area shimmering with divine light, there was a mysterious barrier that blocked everything.

Not a trace of black mist permeated it.

Those outside cannot see what's inside.

Outside the barrier stood a gigantic ancient tree, far larger than the previous seven, and its branches were laden with fruit!

At this moment, a gigantic, elephant-like Yin Ghost Kirin was frantically charging towards the barrier, seemingly trying to escape inside!

However, the light barrier blocked it!

As if struck by an arrow of light, a golden light melted into the body of the Yin Ghost Kirin, consuming its ghostly energy!

"Is this the true form of the Yin Ghost Kirin?"

Lin Jiuzheng was surprised and said:

"I understand now. The infamous Yin Ghost Kirin —that's it! The guardian beast of the eighth fruit tree... far more powerful than the guardian beasts of the previous seven!"

"He was most likely mixed-blood Kirin in life!"

Wu Dade's eyes lit up as he said:

"Junior brother, hurry, once we've dealt with this Yin Ghost Kirin, we can finally enjoy the Kirin Fruit without worry."

Whether it's a sacred fruit or not doesn't matter; I just want to taste the real Kirin Fruit!

Lin Jiuzheng nodded and smiled:

"This Yin Ghost Kirin has already been struck by my Break Delusion Talisman. As long as I suppress it and prevent it from escaping, its ghostly energy will be refined by me!"

He looked at the big black dog and said, "Big Black, help me hold it down!"

And at this moment.

Outside the valley.

Daoist Huang Bai and his companions finally arrived here.

"This is terrifying! What kind of creature could have eaten so many Kirin Fruits?!"

"And each one was only bitten once!"

"That's too extravagant. They don't even care about the treasures of the Kirin Clan, those terrifying beings from millions of years ago?"

Along the way, the group found quite a few Kirin Fruit under the seven fruit trees.

But they were all bitten.

In fact, the bite marks looked very fresh!

"If I'm not mistaken... there's a very good chance the Kirin Divine Tree is hidden here!"

The Heavenly Human Clan expert, Tian Changfeng, grew increasingly solemn.

The thing the tribe is looking for must be here!

Kirin Wood!

"Is the valley ahead... the Kirin Valley mentioned in ancient texts?"

"Once a supreme blessed land, the place of creation where the Kirin Divine Tree grew... now it has become like this..."

Everyone sighed with emotion!

"Let's eat the Kirin Fruit here first! It'll replenish our strength!"

At this moment, Tian Changfeng spoke up!

According to his estimation, there must be a major battle taking place inside.

Be prepared.

Upon hearing this, the geniuses Tian Zhihua, Ying Xiaoxiao, and others all nodded.

Many people received the Kirin Fruit earlier, and now they've taken it out and started consuming it!

They ate with utmost care and appreciation.

"Why does this fruit look like it has some saliva on it?"

An old, powerful figure frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "This Kirin Valley is truly amazing. They can even leave behind the saliva of a being from millions of years ago?"

Ying Xiaoxiao picked up a bitten fruit with her slender hands, put it into her cherry-like mouth, and slowly chewed it, savoring the taste!

She showed an expression of enjoyment; the Kirin Fruit was indeed amazing.

This is especially true for Tian Zhihua and others.

After taking it, their vital energy increased dramatically!

Some geniuses were even on the verge of breaking through to a higher realm, but they forcibly suppressed it, because this place was too strange and they dared not recklessly undergo tribulation here.

"Keep going!"

Tian Zhihua let out a cold shout!

Daoist Huang Bai continued forward, and by this point, he was almost at his breaking point.

The seven demonic beasts nearly exhausted his cultivation.

That's terrifying.

Even the mixed-blood Heavenly Dog clan, Gou Chengjing, were somewhat exhausted.

"Roar!"

As soon as they entered, countless corpses slowly approached them!

Lin Jiuzheng did not completely destroy the corpses of these Yin ghosts; he only refined most of the ghostly energy within them.

"I'm going to fight this hard!"

Daoist Huang Bai shouted loudly!

Blood suddenly dripped from his hands!

He drew a blood talisman.

At the same time, at this moment, all the powerful figures in the arena suddenly felt that a portion of their Blood Qi had been stripped away!

"Is he exploiting our Blood Qi?"

"If we can't make it through this, we'll die too!"

"Daoist Huang Bai... how cruel of him!"

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

Only then did they realize with shock that the Righteous Qi Talisman given to them by Daoist Huang Bai was actually so evil!

Tian Zhihua merely sneered. If it weren't for needing to use immense Blood Qi to break through the Yin Ghost corpses, why would their Heavenly Human Clan allow other races to follow them in?

Don't even think about it!

Under the guidance of Huang Bai, countless Blood Qi formed an even larger blood talisman!

"Please, Senior Tengu!"

He then looked at Gou Chengjing!

Gou Chengjing also became ruthless, revealing his true form, which turned out to be a spotted dog!

It yelled!

With their combined efforts!

Suddenly, all those countless ghostly corpses were pressed to the ground by the powerful blood talisman!

"Very good!"

"The Celestial Master Dao is indeed powerful!"

Everyone was overjoyed.

Daoist Huang Bai was also taken aback when he saw this scene.

I actually succeeded?

"My... talisman skills have actually become so profound?"

He instantly felt like he was floating on air!

These ghostly corpses were all transformed from powerful High Antiquity beasts. He originally planned to sacrifice more than half of the people to suppress them!

But I didn't expect it to be so easy!

"Gentlemen, I am Daoist Huang Bai, a Daoist Celestial Master Dao. Follow me, you won't go wrong!!"

He looked so proud!

Even the Lin family, the Celestial Master Imperial Clan, couldn't achieve such a feat.

Gou Chengjing was also very proud, and said:

"When our clan takes action, even gods and demons flee in terror!"

Tian Zhihua nodded in agreement. It was definitely the right decision to bring in the Celestial Master Dao and the Heavenly Dog Race!

"Go! Forward!"

They continued on their way.

"Everyone be careful, that Yin Ghost Kirin might be lurking ahead..."

As Daoist Huang Bai led the way, he solemnly said:

"That Yin Ghost Kirin is a rare creature, seldom seen in heaven or on earth. Only the strongest among us in the Three Dou Mi Dao have a chance to subdue it. Ordinary people who approach it will only meet their demise..."

However, he was stunned before he said the word "Tiao".

Because...

What they saw before them shocked them all!

There lay the corpse of a gigantic, elephant-like Yin Ghost Kirin the ground, and on its back lay a large black dog!

Beside the Yin Ghost Kirin, a young man was performing a spell, refining the power of the Yin Ghost!

Meanwhile, under a fruit tree nearby, a fat man was holding a few fruits, his face full of disgust. He took a bite and then threw one away!

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

I was completely stunned!

P. S.: I was too busy today, I didn't have time to write until 9 pm... So only two chapters, you don't have to wait any longer.

To avoid accusations of laziness, I'll reiterate: today's two chapters are longer, with roughly the same word count as the three chapters.