The venom shot through the air like a sleeve dart, swift as lightning yet utterly silent, hurtling straight at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian formed a seal with one hand, and in the blink of an eye, an invisible wall of air appeared before him, blocking all the venom outside.
At this moment, the Red-crowned King Snake refused to let up.
Yet Ye Tian had his doubts. This Red-crowned King Snake was so weak—why was it guarding this Five-Leaf Star Grass?
Ye Tian spun around and instantly arrived beside the Red-crowned King Snake. He thrust straight at the snake's vital spot, seven inches below its head.
With a "pfft," the snake's head separated from its body. Even after falling to the ground, it continued to twist and curl in every direction.
Holding his sword in a reverse grip, he walked over to the Star Grass guarded by the Red-crowned King Snake.
Only upon approaching did he realize how magnificent the Star Grass was. Its five leaves were all pitch-black.
Specks of light flickered and drifted across them, just like stars seen while gazing into the boundless void.
Herbs like this often required special methods to harvest, but Ye Tian lacked the knowledge of the protections needed for picking medicinal herbs.
Thus, he coated his hand with a thin film of spiritual energy and carefully plucked the Star Grass.
He remembered Lord Priest's instructions and left behind the roots and stems buried in the soil, preserving its hope of life.
Although it grew exceedingly slowly, it would not vanish in this place. After ten thousand years, another Five-Leaf Star Grass would emerge.
Ye Tian took out a jade box from his Cosmic Bag, placed the Star Grass inside, then rose to leave.
Suddenly, a faint sound rang out beside his ear. Ye