Heavenly Thunder Valley

When Ye Ruxue saw Tang Tian agree, a smile touched her frost-cold face, like a snow lotus blooming, utterly mesmerizing.

"..."

Tang Tian was instantly dazed. No matter how strong his self-control was, upon seeing such a peerless beauty, as a man, he still needed to have some normal reaction to show his respect.

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Ye. Ahem, ahem..."

Tang Tian smiled, easing the awkwardness, then promptly coughed and took the lead.

Watching Tang Tian's departing figure, Ye Ruxue could not help smiling again. Holding the thoroughly bewildered Thunderclap Beast, she followed after him.

As they ventured deeper into Starfall Forest, the trees grew ever more lush and dense. Towering ancient trees blotted out the sky and sun, while mountains and cliffs rose in overlapping layers, carrying an air of primal wilderness and scenery uniquely beautiful.

The forest constantly radiated the aura of powerful demon beasts, and earth-shaking roars occasionally echoed through the woods.

The Heavenly Thunder Vine grew in a relatively secluded valley on the western side of Starfall Forest.

Since the Heavenly Thunder Python had made its lair there, the place had become its territory, and ordinary demon beasts did not dare set foot inside.

They encountered many powerful demon beasts along the way, all of which Tang Tian took care of first.

He made full use of every moment and every resource available for battle, constantly tempering himself.

Whenever Ye Ruxue watched from the side, she had no chance to intervene at all.

Every time she saw Tang Tian fight demon beasts, she was left dumbfounded.

Much of the time, she simply could not tell whether Tang Tian or the demon beast was the real beast.

Whether it was the savagery of his attacks or the strength of his body, both were astonishing.

To be precise, Tang Tian was a humanoid demon beast, and even his fighting style was extremely primitive.

By fighting all the way here, Tang Tian not only filled several spatial storage bags to the brim, but also brought his control over his physical strength to its peak.

During this time, Fan Siren naturally instructed Tang Tian in secret, sparing no effort as he taught him every technique for wielding strength, holding nothing back.

After all, their goals were the same.

Tang Tian had to grow stronger to survive, and Fan Siren needed Tang Tian to grow stronger so he could avenge the God Clan!

After walking for a day, they finally arrived at Heavenly Thunder Valley.

"Up ahead is Heavenly Thunder Valley. Its name comes from two reasons. Legend says heavenly thunder often descended here in the past, which is why the Heavenly Thunder Vine was born in this place. As for whether there are Thunder Cherry Blossoms here, no one knows. With the Heavenly Thunder Python entrenched inside, it is difficult to learn what the situation within is like."

Now that they had arrived and had to face the powerful Heavenly Thunder Python, Ye Ruxue's expression could not help turning solemn.

There was an unspoken rule in Starfall Forest: deep within its reaches, human experts of the Organs-Hiding Realm absolutely could not attack demon beasts of the Bone-Forging Realm.

As for low-level human cultivators, such as Bone-Forging Realm cultivators, if they ran into the territory of demon beasts at the Organs-Hiding Realm level and died, their deaths would be in vain.

After all, it was not the demon beasts who had gone out of their way to provoke the human cultivators.

"Let's carefully go in and take a look first. Once we figure out what is happening inside, it will be easier to act," Tang Tian said quietly.

To grow stronger, he had to obtain every ingredient required for the Thunder Essence Blood-Burning Pill of the second turn of the Nine-Turn Heavenly Thunder Art, whatever the cost!

Looking toward Heavenly Thunder Valley, a sharp gleam flickered in Tang Tian's eyes. A fierce battle was about to begin!

The two humans and one beast cautiously entered the valley.

A trace of surprise flashed through Tang Tian's eyes. Heavenly Thunder Valley was filled with the power of lightning. Though it was somewhat faint, it undeniably existed.

"Kid, this place is far from simple."

Fan Siren's voice suddenly rang out. He had actually discovered the strange nature of this place.

"Master Fan, I can only sense a faint power of lightning here. Is there something different about it?"

Tang Tian was, after all, only a low-level cultivator now. Without great strength, his vision and senses were limited, so it was naturally difficult for him to discover what was so extraordinary about this place.

"If this valley gave birth to the Heavenly Thunder Vine, then I can tell you that the Thunder Cherry Blossoms you seek are here as well."

Master Fan's voice was unfathomable, impossible to read.

"The Thunder Cherry Blossoms are here too?"

Tang Tian could not help feeling delighted. As long as he obtained both spirit herbs, the Thunder Essence Blood-Burning Pill would be secure.

"Kid, look at how little ambition you have. You are so happy over two worthless weeds that you have lost all sense of direction. Have you considered how you will deal with the Heavenly Thunder Python? Let me give you some good news: this Heavenly Thunder Python is already on the verge of entering the Organs-Hiding Realm. You and this little girl are merely delivering yourselves on a platter."

Seeing Tang Tian so delighted, Fan Siren habitually poured a bucket of cold water over him.

That bucket of "cold water" was truly icy, making Tang Tian's heart tighten.

If he were fighting a demon beast at the Advanced Bone-Forging Realm, although it would be immensely powerful and capable of battling an Organs-Hiding Realm expert, whether Tang Tian could kill it was no longer important. Holding out against it would naturally not be a problem.

But now, the Heavenly Thunder Python had one foot in the Organs-Hiding Realm. That was dangerous.

Not only would he be in dire straits, Ye Ruxue and the Thunderclap Beast who had accompanied him would suffer as well.

"Miss Ye, this place is dangerous. Why don't you and Little Thunder go back? From the aura here, the Heavenly Thunder Python must already have one foot in the Organs-Hiding Realm. Its body will certainly be extremely formidable. This is my own matter. I absolutely cannot drag you into it."

Tang Tian's expression was exceedingly serious as he spoke in a deep voice.

"No. Even if the Heavenly Thunder Python has already become an Organs-Hiding Realm demon beast, Ru Xue will accompany Young Master Tang on this journey. Even if my body perishes and my Dao vanishes, I will have no regrets. Besides, how could Ru Xue go back on something I promised Young Master Tang? Otherwise, even if Ru Xue leaves today, I will be unable to face myself in the future."

Ye Ruxue shook her head and spoke with unwavering resolve.

"Even if my body perishes and my Dao vanishes, I will have no regrets..."

Those words carved themselves deeply into Tang Tian's mind and etched themselves upon his heart.

"Good. No matter what happens, I will certainly give my all to keep you safe!"

Tang Tian nodded and continued onward.

Heavenly Thunder Valley spanned only three or four li and was not very large. Thus, after they concealed themselves and traveled for a short while, they found themselves with nowhere further to go.

Tang Tian's brows lifted slightly. Ahead of them, a silver python several zhang long lay coiled in the center of the valley. It was the Heavenly Thunder Python.

Beside it was a vine whose roots, stems, and leaves all radiated pure lightning power. Lines of lightning patterns also ran across its leaves.

It was precisely the Heavenly Thunder Vine Tang Tian had been searching for.

Following the Heavenly Thunder Vine upward, Tang Tian's face twitched.

There was actually a cherry tree. The Heavenly Thunder Vine wound around it in twisting curves, and its lightning power circulated with that within the cherry blossoms. It was like fiery trees and silver flowers, dazzling and brilliant.

At this moment, neither Tang Tian nor Ye Ruxue had any mood to appreciate such beauty.

Because the instant they appeared, the Heavenly Thunder Python had already opened its lantern-sized eyes. Red light flickered within them as it stared fixedly at the two humans and one beast, radiating an extremely dangerous aura.

The Thunderclap Beast was still young. When it saw spirit herbs like the Thunder Cherry Blossoms and Heavenly Thunder Vine, so pure in lightning power, it immediately became excited and wanted to rush forward.

Fortunately, Ye Ruxue held it tightly, preventing it from going over.

Otherwise, it would certainly have suffered the Heavenly Thunder Python's attack immediately!

[Author's Note]: Here is today's second chapter. Dear readers, have you guessed where the extraordinary nature of this valley lies?