Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Treasure Hunting on Manglong Mountain (Part 3)

This is the Worship the Moon Peak recorded in the book!

Wang Chen compared the scene before him with the contents of his memory and confirmed that this was indeed the place.

He was very grateful for having found Hu Jiao as his teammate.

Wang Chen’s understanding of the Manglong Mountain Range was limited to some written records.

However detailed the written descriptions could be, they could still deviate from actual conditions, as all natural things change with the passage of time, and the transformation of seas into mulberry fields was nothing unusual.

He had prepared to spend a lot of time searching for Worship the Moon Peak and was ready to endure some setbacks.

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However, Hu Jiao saved Wang Chen from such troubles.

This Fox Monster from Green Hill seemed very familiar with Manglong Mountain, leading him straight here without any stops or detours.

“Are you sure that a Seven-leaf Mysterious Ginseng grows on this peak?”

Now that Hu Jiao had brought Wang Chen to their destination, she looked unconvinced, “You weren’t deceived by someone, were you?”

The surroundings were all undulating hills, and Monkey Worshiping Moon Peak stood out strikingly, bound to be noticed by anyone passing by, hardly looking like a place where treasures like Seven-leaf Mysterious Ginseng would grow.

Even if they had existed in the past, they would probably have been picked clean by now.

This wasn’t the heart of Manglong Mountain Range; Cultivators from the Mortal Race frequented the area, and the Monster Race also knew the value of such treasures!

“I cannot be certain.”

Wang Chen felt somewhat helpless, “I am just trying my luck.”

He had gathered five of the Eight Treasures of Core Condensation, but the remaining three were difficult to find, so he was rather desperate, stumbling upon a clue by chance and knowing he wouldn’t be at peace if he didn’t make this trip!

“Alright then.”

Hu Jiao nodded understandingly, “I’ll accompany you.”

“Thank you, fellow Daoist.”

Seeing Hu Jiao about to fly towards the peak, Wang Chen quickly stopped her, “There’s no rush, we should wait until nightfall, that’s the best time to search!”

Hu Jiao suddenly faltered, “Ah?”

She never knew that hunting for Seven-leaf Mysterious Ginseng required doing so at night.

Wang Chen did not explain, “Trust me.”

Actually, it was difficult to explain because the descriptions he had read in that journal were quite mystical.

But she chose to trust Wang Chen, not pressing on with questions to learn the full truth.

The two found a secluded spot nearby, where they sat facing each other, quietly waiting for night to fall.

Cultivators have a different concept of time than mortals, especially high-tier Cultivators, for whom a whole daytime might just flash by in a moment.

Although Wang Chen was far from reaching such a state, he was not lacking in patience for waiting.

When the night shrouded the earth, the mountains fell into darkness, and a bright moon slowly rose, Wang Chen stood tall and said, “Let’s go.”

He and Hu Jiao made their way to the foot of the peak together.

Hu Jiao, though not understanding the reason, followed Wang Chen’s lead closely.

Wang Chen’s gaze turned to the stone monkey located halfway up the mountain.

To be precise, it was the shadow of the stone monkey under the moonlight!

As the moon moved, its shadow stretched longer, casting into the dark valley below.

It became one with the darkness.

However, at the very moment the moon reached its highest point, a faint glint of spiritual light emerged from the top of the stone monkey’s head, piercing through the long shadow and shining deep into the valley.

This scene lasted only a moment; it was fleeting, too quick for most people to even react.

But this was the moment Wang Chen had been waiting for!

“Follow me!”

Without any hesitation, he streaked toward the valley, heading straight for the spot where the light had just shone.

Wang Chen’s Sky Skip technique had been cultivated to the level of Great Perfection; when he fully unleashed it, he was fast as an arrow off the string, covering hundreds of steps in a single breath.

Hu Jiao followed closely behind, her speed not lagging in the least.

Her agility was light and swift, carrying a strange rhythm, silent and seemingly ethereal like a sprite.

Moments later, Wang Chen landed steadily in the valley.

This valley, located on the southeastern side of Monkey Worshiping Moon Peak, was actually a large pit covered with trees, plants, and an abundance of vines.

The spot where Wang Chen landed was covered with thick layers of decayed leaves, and the darkness was so profound that one could hardly see one’s own hand in front of them.

The bright moonlight was completely blocked by the mountain peaks and dense canopy of trees.

Wang Chen looked around before taking out an ancient eight-trigram mirror from the Sumeru Ring.

Holding it in his palm, he channeled mana into it, and the surface of the Bagua Mirror immediately changed, emitting a sound of metal friction.

This Bagua Mirror was a magic artifact, and its function was actually quite simple – positioning!

At the same time, Wang Chen expanded his Divine Sense, exploring in all directions.

Suddenly, his spirit was jolted, and his gaze locked onto the steep rock face of Worship the Moon Peak.

Once again taking to the sky, Wang Chen headed straight for the mountain peak.

Ascending to around a hundred paces in height, he struck the rock face with a palm from mid-air, his robust mana flowing forth continuously.

Bang!

Accompanied by a dull thud, the dust and small stones covering the rock face fell in a burst.

Hu Jiao, who was following Wang Chen, was puzzled and had no idea what he intended to do!

However, the eyes of this Fox Monster of Green Hill quickly changed.

Because the rock face that Wang Chen had hit from afar unexpectedly began to emit a faint light, countless mysterious True Seal Talisman Scripts quietly appeared, and in an instant, they converged to form a portal of light.

“Enter!”

Wang Chen, invigorated, wasted no time in hurling himself toward the light portal.

As for whether Hu Jiao would follow, at that moment, he could no longer afford to care, for the window of opportunity to enter was fleeting!

The next moment, Wang Chen felt as if he had struck a stretchy membrane, and as the force of the impact dissipated, he found himself involuntarily sinking into it.

In his ears, he heard a soft “pop.”

His vision plunged into darkness, then almost immediately, it was flooded with an exceedingly bright radiance.

When Wang Chen’s vision returned to normal, he was astonished to find himself within a vast garden!

All around him blossomed a variety of exotic flowers and plants; some as large as washbasins, others towering above him, some bursting forth in bloom while others were budding — a riot of colors in a dazzling display.

Many of the flowers and plants emitted shimmering Spiritual Light, illuminating this strange space.

“Is this a Cave Heaven?”

The voice of Hu Jiao rang out beside Wang Chen, filled with amazement: “It’s so beautiful!”

“Perhaps,”

Wang Chen was somewhat bemused: “It is indeed beautiful.”

He noticed a wooden house standing a few hundred steps ahead, enclosed with fences entwined with lonelily blossoming vines.

With his keen gaze, Wang Chen immediately spotted the hanging signboard under the house’s eaves.

Dwelling of Numerous Fragrances.

Undoubtedly, this Cave Heaven had an owner.

Or at least had had one at some point!

Wang Chen’s thoughts stirred, and he promptly paid his respects: “Junior Wang Chen, I did not mean to intrude. If the predecessor is present, I ask for forgiveness!”

Although Wang Chen felt that the chances of someone still being here were slim, it was always wise to be cautious and polite.

His voice echoed in the space for a long time.

There was never any response.

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The first update is here.