Heavenly Thunder Valley

When Ye Ruxue saw Tang Tian agree, a smile touched her frost-cold face, like a snow lotus blooming, captivating all who saw it.

"..."

Tang Tian was momentarily dazed. No matter how steadfast he 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..."

Tang Tian smiled to ease the awkwardness, then immediately coughed lightly and took the lead.

Watching Tang Tian's departing figure, Ye Ruxue could not help smiling again. Carrying the utterly 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 layer upon layer, exuding a primordial aura amid scenery of singular beauty.

The forest constantly radiated the auras of powerful demon beasts, and earth-shaking roars occasionally rang out.

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

Because a Heavenly Thunder Python occupied the place, it had become its territory, and ordinary demon beasts did not dare set foot within.

They encountered many powerful demon beasts along the way, all of which Tang Tian rushed to deal with first.

He made full use of every moment and every possible opportunity for battle, constantly tempering himself.

Whenever Ye Ruxue watched from the side, she never had a chance to intervene.

Every time she saw Tang Tian fighting demon beasts to the death, she was left dumbfounded.

More often than not, it was impossible to tell whether Tang Tian or the demon beast was the true beast.

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

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

After fighting all the way here, not only had Tang Tian filled several spatial storage pouches to the brim, but his control over his physical strength had also reached the pinnacle.

During this time, Fan Siren naturally taught Tang Tian in secret, sparing no effort as he imparted every technique he knew for wielding power.

After all, their goals were the same.

Tang Tian had to grow stronger to survive, while Fan Siren needed Tang Tian to grow stronger to avenge the God Clan!

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

"Up ahead is Heavenly Thunder Valley. Its name came about for two reasons. Legend has it that heavenly thunder used to descend here frequently, which was why the Heavenly Thunder Vine was born in this place. As for whether there are Thunder Cherry Blossoms, that is unknown. With the Heavenly Thunder Python entrenched here, it is difficult to know what lies within."

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

There was an unwritten rule in Starfall Forest: deep within the forest, human experts of the Organs-Hiding Realm absolutely could not attack Demon Race creatures at 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 and died, they died for nothing.

After all, it was not the demon beasts who had taken the initiative to provoke the human cultivators.

"Let's cautiously go in and see what is going on first. Once we understand the situation inside, we can make our move," Tang Tian said softly.

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

As Tang Tian looked toward Heavenly Thunder Valley, a sharp glint flickered in his eyes. A slaughter was about to begin!

The two of them and one beast cautiously entered the valley.

A hint of surprise flashed in 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 not simple."

Fan Siren's voice rang out at that moment. He had actually discovered the unusual nature of this place.

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

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

"This valley gave birth to the Heavenly Thunder Vine, so I can tell you that the Thunder Cherry Blossom you seek is here as well."

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

"The Thunder Cherry Blossom is 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 assured.

"Kid, look at how little ambition you have. You are so overjoyed by merely two pieces of worthless grass that you have lost all sense of direction. Have you considered how to deal with the Heavenly Thunder Python? Let me tell you some good news: this Heavenly Thunder Python is already on the verge of entering the Organs-Hiding Realm. You and this little girl would only be serving yourselves up on a platter."

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

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

If he were fighting a demon beast in the Advanced Bone-Forging Realm, even one powerful enough to contend with an Organs-Hiding Realm expert—

Whether Tang Tian could kill it no longer mattered; holding out would naturally not be a problem.

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

Not only would he be doomed, but Ye Ruxue and the Thunderclap Beast, who had accompanied him here, would also suffer.

"Miss Ye, this place is dangerous. Why don't you and Little Thunder go back? From the aura here, the Heavenly Thunder Python has likely already stepped halfway into the Organs-Hiding Realm, and its physical body must be extremely formidable. This is my own matter. I absolutely cannot drag you into it."

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

"No. Even if the Heavenly Thunder Python is already a demon beast of the Organs-Hiding Realm, Ruxue will accompany Young Master Tang on this journey. Even if I die and my Dao vanishes, I will have no regrets. Besides, how could Ruxue break a promise made to Young Master Tang? Otherwise, even if I leave today, I will be unable to face myself in the future."

Ye Ruxue shook her head and spoke with unwavering resolve.

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

Those words were deeply imprinted in Tang Tian's mind, engraved 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 concealing themselves and moving forward for a short while, they found there was nowhere else to go.

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

Beside it was a vine whose roots and leaves both radiated pure lightning power. Strands of lightning patterns ran across its leaves.

It was precisely the Heavenly Thunder Vine Tang Tian sought.

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

There was actually a cherry blossom tree. The Heavenly Thunder Vine coiled around it in twisting spirals, climbing upward as the lightning power of the vine and the cherry blossoms circulated through one another. It resembled a tree of fire and silver blossoms, dazzling and brilliant.

At this moment, neither Tang Tian nor Ye Ruxue had any mood to admire such a beautiful sight.

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

The Thunderclap Beast was still young. Upon seeing spirit herbs like the Thunder Cherry Blossoms and Heavenly Thunder Vine, whose lightning power was so pure, 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 been the first to suffer an attack from the Heavenly Thunder Python!

[Author's Note]: Here is today's second chapter. Dear readers, have you guessed what exactly makes this valley so extraordinary?