Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.
The crimson Palace Supreme Treasure swiftly traversed the mountain peaks.
Among the Palace Supreme Treasure, Lu Qingshan frowned slightly as he looked at the Golden Toad floating to the side.
He has been in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range for half a year, but still has no clues.
The golden toad remained unchanged throughout, as if it were an inanimate object.
However, Lu Qingshan could understand.
The Myriad Spirit Mountain Range are enormous, spanning nearly ten light-years from one side to the other, and the golden toad's range of exploration was only one hundred million kilometers.
Placing a radius of 100 million kilometers within a diameter of 10 light-years is almost like finding a needle in a haystack.
He had already spent more than ten years in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool, and it would probably take him even longer in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.
However, there are advantages to being here. The environment here is not as oppressive as that of the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool, so the exploration speed can be relatively faster.
Lu Qingshan closed his eyes to rest, diverting some of his consciousness to perceive the changes in his body's genes. The effects of the Heart of the Void were still present in his body, and the pale purple light spots were constantly being absorbed by his divine body.
Time flies, and several years have passed.
This section.
The Golden Toad floating to the side suddenly turned a faint red in the eyes. Lu Qingshan immediately opened his eyes, looked at the golden toad, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
"It's changed, it really has changed!!"
Having been in the Myriad Spirit Mystic Region for nearly twenty years, he finally discovered a clue within the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range!
Lu Qingshan's consciousness could clearly see what the Golden Toad was sensing.
Right where he was, 100 million kilometers ahead, a Myriad Spirit Fruit Tree was emitting multicolored light, a sign that the Myriad Spirit Fruit was about to ripen.
However, the Golden Toad's target was not the Myriad Spirit Fruit Tree Myriad Spirit Fruit Tree, but rather the Universe Venerable beside it—
" Venerable Kuxin!"
Lu Qingshan discovered that it was an old acquaintance.
The one who caused the change in the Golden Toad's eyes was none other than Lu Qingshan's old friend, the Venerable Kuxin, High Universe Venerable of the Banyanwood Race.
Beside Venerable Kuxin Venerable Kurong, also of the Banyanwood Race, and several other High Universe Venerable.
There were eight Universe Venerable present, and they all claimed to Myriad Spirit Fruit that was about to ripen.
"Wasn't Venerable Kuxin in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool? How did he end up in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, and even cause this strange phenomenon of the Golden Toad?"
Lu Qingshan was slightly surprised.
However, there's no point in delving into these details; for him, this is actually a good thing.
Previously, neither of them had attracted any unusual phenomena from the Golden Toad in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool. However, things changed after they arrived at the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range —meaning that Venerable Kuxin must have come into contact with that thing after arriving at the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range —which is why this happened.
If you calculate the time, it's only been about ten years.
Lu Qingshan had a premonition that he was not far from discovering that thing.
He activated the Palace Supreme Treasure with all his might, and almost instantly arrived a hundred million kilometers away.
Just at this moment.
The Myriad Spirit Fruit ripened, and one by one, the Myriad Spirit Fruit, shimmering with multicolored light, fell from the tree. There seemed to be about a dozen of them. Several Universe Venerable present all made their moves, each grabbing one of the Myriad Spirit Fruit.
However, at this very moment...
In the void, a pale blue wave seemed to appear. Those Universe Venerable who were chasing after the Myriad Spirit Fruit felt their bodies become incredibly heavy in an instant, as if they were sinking into a cosmic swamp, making it impossible for them to move.
To their horrified gaze.
A figure dressed in a blood-red robe appeared and almost instantly took all the dozen or so Myriad Spirit Fruit into his hands.
The other Universe Venerable, witnessing this scene, were filled with fear. Clearly, they all knew that this suddenly appearing powerhouse was someone they could not possibly rival.
"It's Venerable Xue You! What's he doing in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range?!"
Venerable Kurong was taken aback for a moment, then transmitted his voice.
"I don't know—with Venerable Xue You's strength, he can naturally go wherever he wants in this Myriad Spirit Mystic Region. Venerable Xue You didn't attack us in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool before, and he probably won't attack us again after stealing the fruit. We must not anger him."
The Venerable Kuxin quickly offered a reminder.
"I know! I'm not stupid."
Although Venerable Kurong was usually a bit short-tempered, he didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Top Universe Overlord.
As expected.
After the Venerable Xue You obtained all the Myriad Spirit Fruit, many of the restraints on their bodies instantly disappeared.
One by one, the Universe Venerable fled this place.
Why aren't you leaving?
Venerable Kurong flew far away, and when he looked back, he saw that Venerable Kuxin was still in the same place. Surprised, he quickly sent a telepathic message.
Do I not want to leave?
Feeling an even stronger restraint than before, Venerable Kuxin inwardly groaned.
He didn't know what Venerable Xue You was up to, and didn't want to involve his old friend, so he said, " Venerable Xue You has something to say to me. You should leave now, and I'll contact you later."
" With Kuxin!"
"Do as I say!"
Venerable Kurong glanced back, then gritted his teeth, turned, and left!
He certainly wouldn't have done that if he were facing just a Universe Overlord.
The two of them working together might be able to escape from the Universe Overlord, but against the Venerable Xue You, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—completely futile.
Their Banyanwood Race is a small clan, and every Universe Venerable is extremely important to them.
If a Universe Venerable were to perish here, there might still be a chance to spend a huge sum of money to ask the Human Race's Lord of the Universe for help in resurrecting him.
If they both perish here, even selling all the treasures of the Banyanwood Race wouldn't be enough to cover the cost of their resurrection.
After all, they died while exploring a secret realm, not fighting for humanity.
In this situation, the cost of resurrection is exorbitant, more than twice that of Human Race Universe Venerable.
Take the Golden Horn Race, for example. Like them, they are also a subordinate race of the Human Race and a member of the Hongmeng Alliance, yet they simply cannot afford the cost of resurrecting their great leader, Xi Luo Duo.
All the other Universe Venerable fled, except for Venerable Kuxin, who remained in the same place.
His body was like a withered tree, and his wrinkled face looked like he had suffered a very hard life.
"Greetings, Venerable Xue You!"
Although Venerable Kuxin was restricted in his movement, he was still able to perform the act of bowing.
"Um.
Lu Qingshan nodded.
"I remember seeing you more than ten years ago, you were still in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool, how did you end up in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range?"
Venerable Kuxin dared not lie. "Because in the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool, Venerable Kurong and I often encountered powerful figures. We had previously encountered Tianyang Venerable and Myriad Laws Venerable, and not long ago we were fortunate enough to meet you, Venerable Xue You. That's why we decided to move to the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range. There are more powerful figures from the Hongmeng Alliance in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, so we can look after each other and be safer."
"Yes, tell me everything that happened from when you left the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool until now, down to the smallest detail."
The Xue You Clone asked directly.
Although Venerable Kuxin was surprised, he dared not ask any more questions and quickly nodded. Then he recounted in detail what had happened from the time he left the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool until just now.
The memory of the Universe Venerable is astonishing.
I can remember everything that happened to me very clearly.
Although Venerable Kuxin did not know what had happened, he dared not conceal anything.
A moment later.
Lu Qingshan listened to the Venerable Kuxin's explanation.
He raised an eyebrow slightly and began to analyze the situation silently.
He could sense that the Venerable Kuxin was not lying.
In such a situation, he dared not lie.
However, Venerable Kuxin's experience seemed Pingping. After leaving the Myriad Spirit Cold Pool, he came directly to the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range without any setbacks. In the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, he searched everywhere for Myriad Spirit Fruit, but he encountered the Illusory Spirit in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range a few times and also encountered Soul-Devouring Insect once.
" Soul-Devouring Insect!"
Lu Qingshan murmured the name.
The Illusory Spirit of the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range mostly live around the Myriad Spirit Fruit Tree and do not wander around.
Therefore, the probability of that Illusory Spirit coming into contact with that thing is not high.
As for the Myriad Spirit Fruit Tree and the journey itself, Lu Qingshan could simply replicate the other party's route. If he encountered them along the way, he was certain he would meet them.
However, in his mind, he was more inclined to believe that the Soul-Devouring Insect swarm had come into contact with the item.
Soul-Devouring Insect roam freely throughout the Myriad Spirit Mystic Region Myriad Spirit Mystic Region, even surviving within its Time-Space rifts. If those Soul-Devouring Insect were tainted by the aura of that item, Venerable Kuxin Soul-Devouring Insect dealt with them, thus also acquiring some of that aura, this would completely explain the situation.
Although the Soul-Devouring Insect wander around, they are not moving very fast; they are probably still not far from that location.
After all, according to Venerable Kuxin's description, he had only encountered that group of Soul-Devouring Insect a year ago.
" Venerable Xue You, I have told you everything I know."
Venerable Kuxin felt somewhat uneasy.
I wonder what this Venerable Xue You is up to.
Just as he was feeling uneasy, a token was thrown over, followed by the voice of Venerable Xue You.
"This is my token. If you encounter those Soul-Devouring Insect again, send me a telepathic message—I will give you a very generous reward."
"Yes, Venerable Xue You."
Venerable Kuxin nodded quickly, feeling relieved.
When he looked up again, the Venerable Xue You who had been above him had disappeared, leaving behind two Myriad Spirit Fruit, and the restraints on his body had also completely vanished.
Looking at the two Myriad Spirit Fruit, Venerable Kuxin showed a surprised expression.
"Although this Venerable Xue You appears extremely evil, he is not the kind of powerful figure who acts recklessly. He did not attack me twice in a row. This time, he only asked me a few questions and left a reward."
The Venerable Kuxin sighed deeply.
Even if he and Venerable Kurong had gone all out together, they probably could only have obtained two Myriad Spirit Fruit.
Thinking of Venerable Xue You's last words and the token in his hand, an idea suddenly came to him.
Perhaps we could go with Kurong to that place again. If we do find those Soul-Devouring Insect, we might be able to get some benefits from Venerable Xue You.
He had dealt with those Soul-Devouring Insect- Soul-Devouring Insect before and could remember their aura.
However, although we have this idea, whether or not to do it still needs to be discussed with Kurong before a decision can be made.
Soon, he left and went to join Venerable Kurong.
On the other side, Lu Qingshan urged the Palace Supreme Treasure to travel at full speed.
They soon arrived at the place where Venerable Kuxin had mentioned encountering the Soul-Devouring Insect.
There's no need to use the Golden Toad to find the Soul-Devouring Insect.
The reason he used the Golden Toad before was that, apart from this toad, even if he found other treasures during exploration, he couldn't tell whether they were related to what he was looking for. However, he guessed that they were related to the Soul-Devouring Insect, which made finding the Soul-Devouring Insect much easier.
Lu Qingshan took out the Surging Waves Water Mirror.
Pale blue ripples spread out in concentric circles, and soon covered the entire Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.
One group, two groups, three groups----
Throughout the entire Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, Lu Qingshan discovered Thirteen group of Soul-Devouring Insect. These insects roamed everywhere, but only one group was within a light-year of this location. Without hesitation, Lu Qingshan immediately chased after the group of Soul-Devouring Insect.