Chapter 424 (1/2)
Chapter 424 – Above Gold
”I know a bit.” Lin Kun nodded. He was inwardly unwilling, but he was rather scared of the killing disaster in front of him. Even though the Medicine Capital was relatively far from the source, he had still heard of the name 'devilish brat'. Several years ago, this was still a small brat, yet he had already stirred up a storm in the Void G.o.d Realm and 'bullied' everyone. A year ago, he killed his way to fame, defeating the dual-pupiled individual and killing a supreme expert to become the wasteland region's sole supreme youth.
Towards this ten or so year old individual that angered G.o.ds and humans alike, as well as leaving great ancient sects helpless, Lin Kun became more scared the more he thought about it. He deeply regretted provoking him. Everything he was doing now was simply to remedy the situation.
At this moment, the group was all excited and extremely interested. Even Yun Xi was incomparably moved. That was an Emperor b.u.t.terfly! Forget about its ability to find spiritual roots, just its strength alone was known as world-changing. Not even the renowned archaic Demonic Sky Splitting b.u.t.terfly, known for its terrifying fighting prowess, was its match. It was to the point where some people in the cultivation world speculated that if not for its single appearance during the archaic era, making it hard to evaluate potential, it might have been added into the archaic 'vicious ten'.
This wasn't some random nonsense and truly had been considered before. It was above the golden b.u.t.terfly and granted the t.i.tle divine b.u.t.terfly. This divine bug was too powerful. If it had made an appearance a few more times, allowing for a more accurate a.s.sessment, the conclusion might have been heaven defying.
However, there were people who wondered why it only appeared once. After all these endless years, there couldn't have only been one instance, right?
”There was only one, and only after countless generations was a single one born.” Yun Xi said softly. This was a story that she had seen inside a dust covered bone book in the Heavenly Divine Mountain.
How did it come into being? No one knew. A few heavenly ranked archaic creatures surmised that it might not have originated from this realm.
After struggling intensely inside, Lin Kun calmed down. He saw that s.h.i.+ Hao was interested and knew that he had avoided this disaster. The other party probably wouldn't want to take revenge on him anymore.
After thinking carefully, he felt that the secret regarding a divine bug like this wasn't something that a Formation Arrangement Realm elder like him could protect anyway. He might as well just use this as a chance to exchange for some karma.
There was absolutely no need to think about s.h.i.+ Hao's potential. Right now, everyone knew that as long as he was given enough time, he could surpa.s.s the powerful individuals of any sect in the present age. After making this choice, he calmed down inwardly and no longer struggled inside. He didn't hesitate and began to walk towards a corner of the medicine field.
He squatted down. After feeling about in the earth, a kacha sounded. Symbols lit up beneath the soil, and then it began to split apart with ga zha ga zha sounds.
Lin Kun extracted a stone case from the formation hole that was a square foot in size and handed it to s.h.i.+ Hao.
”Is it really the Emperor b.u.t.terfly?!” Everyone widened their eyes. They were all extremely nervous, and even their breathing became hoa.r.s.e. Even Huo Ling'er's full chest was rising and falling, and her beautiful eyes flickered with l.u.s.ter as she gazed at the seemingly ordinary stone case.
”Be careful. If it really is the Emperor b.u.t.terfly, even the larva alone would have unimaginable spirituality and powerful might.” Yun Xi excitedly warned.
Towards these types of legendary creatures, she had always felt curiosity, as well as a sense of reverence for the later generation descendants of the archaic era. She truly wished to see the single Emperor b.u.t.terfly in existence.
Lin Kun was a bit embarra.s.sed and said in a soft voice, ”It is only some important clues. It isn't the hibernating larva.”
Everyone was a bit disappointed, but they also released a pent up breath. After all, this was only natural. If a world-shocking divine bug had been brought out by a king level figure, then that would be strange and inconceivable.
When the stone case was opened, a bronze piece could be seen. There were hundreds of mysterious symbols on top, and despite being rather faint and full of mottled rust and scars, there was still a type of gentle and ancient feeling to it.
”This is half of the bronze piece. It has been recorded within our Divine Medicine Gate that if the complete bronze magical artifact could be found, then the legendary Emperor b.u.t.terfly can be obtained,” Lin Kun explained.
As for the piece in his hand, it was unintentionally discovered after entering this courtyard. An older generation figure obtained this bronze piece many years ago and sealed it here.
Everyone felt somewhat discouraged. Countless years had pa.s.sed since the ancient times, yet no one had obtained the other bronze piece. How were they supposed to search for the other piece?
”There are already some clues. That year when the medicine G.o.d fell, his possessions were pa.s.sed on to his child, and this bronze piece was naturally in his hands as well…” Lin Kun explained.
”What? There are news regarding the medicine G.o.d's descendant?” The nine-headed lion asked.
”Correct, his skeletal remains have been found.” Lin Kun nodded and then began to explain this matter in detail.
That place was precisely the divine valley that was protected by a hundred formations. Ever since the historical remains appeared, there would be many people searching about it each day, and as such a few clues were discovered.
The big red bird immediately became unhappy. What kind of place was that? They couldn't enter at all! According to what the purple-clothed Yun Xi said, the formations were most likely laid by a deity. It would be hard for anyone in the present age to break them.
”Something unexpected happened just yesterday. There was someone who found a secluded underground cave that lead straight into the divine valley yesterday,” Lin Kun said.
”How could that be? There was someone who could break through the formations arranged by a deity?” Everyone became shocked.
”It was opened by an ancient individual. Three formations were broken in succession, but he ultimately died inside. When someone entered inside, they saw many fragmented magical artifacts. There was also a jade tile that recorded the dead individual's ident.i.ty,” Lin Kun said.
After hearing this, everyone understood what happened.
”This matter is still a secret, so only a few people know about this. Right now, many great figures have moved out from the Medicine Capital and entered the divine valley where the formations have been broken to see if they could reap any benefits.”
When they heard these words, the group immediately couldn't sit still.
After carefully understanding the situation, they were lead by Lin Kun quickly towards the ancient divine valley. Immortal energy continuously curled up around this area and auspicious light could vaguely be seen. The valley was extremely mysterious looking.
This time, s.h.i.+ Hao did not head towards the place where the divine spiritual root could be seen, and instead, he directly arrived at a region surrounded by all types of formation banners.
It was clear that this place had been controlled by someone. The banners fluttered, locking down this area. Mists surged viciously, making it so that practically nothing could be seen!
Lin Kun was also a great figure in the Medicine Capital, so he was allowed to bring his own people in as well. This place had been occupied by a few powerful experts, and normally, no one could enter.
”The number of people Elder Lin has brought in is a bit high.” Upon entering, the group was greeted by a few cultivators who were guarding the underground cavern. Otherwise, people would casually come and go.
Lin Kun smiled and exchanged conventional greetings with them. He then ultimately led s.h.i.+ Hao and the others inside without any obstruction.