Through the Life Script System, Jiang Li sensed that Su Mengli's maids were all powerful cultivators at the ninth level of the Divine Sea Realm.
Jiang Li was not yet confident in dealing with cultivators in the late stage of the Divine Sea Realm.
The late stage of the Divine Sea Realm was the point where one began to initially touch upon the profound energy of life and death.
That was an extremely terrifying power, and only by fully mastering the profound energy of life and death could one break through to the Life and Death Realm and become a great cultivator of that realm.
Jiang Li was self-aware. Although he could now slaughter low-level Divine Sea Realm cultivators as easily as killing chickens,
facing true Divine Sea Realm cultivators who had mastered the profound energy of life and death would not be so simple.
Furthermore, many cultivators in the Divine Sea Realm possessed Earth-grade spiritual treasures and various powerful martial arts. Jiang Li was not the only one with trump cards; they too had their own unique skills, and their strength should not be underestimated.
To risk this for a mere princess of the Heavenly Fox Clan was unnecessary.
Moreover, she had exempted him from the 20,000 high-grade spirit stones for the entrance fee. To then kill her was truly not worth it.
Following this, the two continued deeper into the Tai Yin Valley.
Along the way, Jiang Li intercepted all the opportunities he had seen outside.
Various spirit herbs, spirit stones, and materials.
Luo Yunxi, standing beside him, went from initial shock to getting used to it, and finally to complete numbness.
She had thought her own luck was exceptional, but compared to Jiang Li, it was pathetically weak.
"Is Brother Jiang Li the Son of Heaven's Will? How many good things has he obtained on this journey!" Luo Yunxi couldn't help but lament in her heart.
Jiang Li was not stingy with the treasures he obtained. Anything he didn't need but would be useful to Luo Yunxi, he basically gave to her.
After all, Luo Yunxi was considered his woman. Aside from the final step, everything that should and should not have been done, had been done.
Improving her strength would certainly be better.
Along the road, they encountered many cultivators in the Spirit River Realm who, upon seeing Jiang Li and Luo Yunxi, intended to target Jiang Li.
They were mostly slaughtered by Jiang Li. Those who had intended to target Jiang Li had contributed a considerable amount of treasures to him.
The two continued their leisurely journey forward.
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Tai Yin Valley.
Within a dense jungle.
This location was only about 50 li away from Jiang Li and Luo Yunxi.
The jungle was filled with an eerie, dark atmosphere. The smell of blood mixed with a chilling aura, making the entire forest exceptionally terrifying.
"Bang bang bang!!!"
Numerous sounds of collision echoed through the jungle, and surges of violent spiritual energy churned around.
The surrounding jungle and trees had been thoroughly destroyed.
Everything was in disarray, leaving only bare ground.
"Song Qiao, hand over the Innate Golden Essence. It's not something you can possess!" a ferocious roar sounded from within the jungle.
Following this came the whistling of various violent spiritual energies.
A young man wearing a tattered robe, with blood seeping through many parts of it, was still wielding his long sword and fighting continuously.
Surrounding the youth, a group of cultivators clad in green leather armor launched fierce assaults upon him.
Among the green-armored cultivators, the leader was a burly middle-aged man with a tattoo on his arm.
While leading his men to surround the youth, the middle-aged man continued to shout.
It seemed he intended to break the youth's will through sheer vocal pressure.
"Chen Lulin, you're dreaming! If you want the Innate Golden Essence, take out 1,000,000 high-grade spirit stones, or we'll talk about nothing!" the youth resisted with difficulty.
"Heh heh, then I'll see how long you can hold on. I'd like to see what the true disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land is capable of!" the middle-aged man continued ferociously.
The youth's complexion grew paler, and he seemed on the verge of collapsing at any moment, yet he stubbornly persisted.
After a while, the youth found a flaw in their encirclement and broke through the siege, fleeing into the distance.
Seeing that so many of his men couldn't subdue a heavily wounded true disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land, allowing him to escape, Chen Lulin roared,
"Chase him! So many of us can't even handle one true disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land. If this gets out, what will people say about our Green Armor Sect!" Chen Lulin continued viciously.
With that, he led his subordinates in pursuit of Song Qiao's escape route.
The group sprinted through the jungle, stirring up countless waves of air.
Seeing Chen Lulin's relentless pursuit, Song Qiao's heart grew colder.
These damned people from the Green Armor Sect, once I successfully upgrade my spiritual sword, I will annihilate all of them.
It turned out that those wearing green leather armor were from the Green Armor Sect.
Although the Green Armor Sect was only a first-rate force, they had intricate connections with the Tai Yin Alliance.
Therefore, they were a tough opponent among the first-rate forces.
Even if a Holy Land wanted to destroy them, it would come at a terrible cost.
Thus, the disciples of the Green Armor Sect behaved like ruffians, daring to bite anyone they encountered. There was no one they dared not provoke; they were a bunch of madmen.
Song Qiao had obtained a piece of Innate Golden Essence in a dangerous area of Tai Yin Valley, and Chen Lulin and his group happened to see it.
This led to the endless struggle.
Song Qiao naturally invoked his status as a true disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land, but these fellows were unconcerned. Upon learning he was a disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land, they became even more excited.
Innate Golden Essence was an extremely rare material, essential for upgrading Earth-grade spiritual treasures to Heaven-grade ones.
Furthermore, as it could not be artificially forged and could only be naturally generated, its rarity was further elevated.
Holding the Innate Golden Essence in his hand, Song Qiao's mind raced with thoughts, contemplating a way to escape.
While Song Qiao was contemplating, Chen Lulin and the others behind him were getting closer.
"Hahaha, a mere disciple of the Tai Chu Holy Land is nothing! Hand over the Innate Golden Essence now, and I can spare your life. Otherwise, if we catch you, you won't have a good time!" Chen Lulin said ferociously, his gaze towards Song Qiao filled with malice.
Sensing the violent spiritual energy aura behind him, Song Qiao felt his heart grow heavier.
Song Qiao took a deep breath. If there was no other way, he would have to give them the Innate Golden Essence.
Although treasures were important, if life was lost, then nothing remained.
Alas, it seems I was not meant to have this fortune...
Song Qiao's heart sank, and he prepared to throw out the Innate Golden Essence.
Just as Song Qiao was about to discard it, he suddenly saw a peerlessly handsome young man and a breathtakingly beautiful young woman ahead.
Song Qiao's eyes lit up, and a thought flashed through his mind.
"Junior Brother Lin, Junior Sister Li, this is the Innate Golden Essence I obtained in Tai Yin Valley. Quickly take it back to Master. I will lure these杂碎 (misfits) away!" Song Qiao shouted, then threw out a box, aiming directly at Jiang Li and Luo Yunxi.
After throwing the box, Song Qiao changed direction and fled.
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