Chapter 1235 - 1233: Strange Fruit

Now there’s already so much commotion here, I’m sure many people must have already started heading towards them, so Wang Zhan must make fully prepared plans.

Since he has already engaged with the Soul-Calming Beast and has seen through its strengths and weaknesses, and now that the beast is trapped in the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation, this is perhaps its weakest moment. If he can subdue it now, maybe he can deliver a Thunder Strike to the beast!

Just as Wang Zhan was pondering these things, he noticed figures appearing from the distance. Judging by their speed, they should soon reach this area, and by then, both the Soul-Calming Beast and the cave in front of him would become the target in everyone’s eyes!

With these people’s strength showcased here, it can be quickly guessed that there must be good things in the cave!

No way should they let others take advantage.

After hesitating a moment, Wang Zhan gritted his teeth, fixing his gaze on Ling Ruo beside him, and opened his mouth to say, "I need your help right now. Quickly find a way to stop all these people here. Do not let them advance even one more step. Even stalling them for a moment would be enough."

"I’m ready to fight all out. No way I’m handing over what’s here on a platter!"

After saying these two lines, Wang Zhan swiftly took out the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower from his arms, intending to go with Ling Ruo’s plan, trying to use the tower to trap the Soul-Calming Beast in front of him. It’s the only way to temporarily rid himself of the beast’s entanglement and smoothly enter the cave!

Now that things have reached this stage, no matter what’s inside the cave, Wang Zhan has to take a look inside the Immortal Cave!

Ling Ruo nodded and dared not hesitate further. Although his strength hadn’t fully recovered, he busily got to work, quickly setting up a formation in front of him. This wasn’t the end, as he knew there were some experts in the Elixir Valley. To trap them, naturally, more layers of formations were needed to make it not easy for them to enter here!

This would also buy Wang Zhan more time.

As the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower appeared, the long-lasting Soul-Calming Beast instantly recognized this magical item, and its expression turned ugly, speaking with horror, "You’re just an ordinary mortal? How did you get the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower?"

"Your strength isn’t even on par with mine, and there’s a great gap between us. On the Star War Battlefield, many surpass you, yet you got the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower. You indeed have great fortune!"

Previously, the Soul-Calming Beast had heard about the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, which many on the Star War Battlefield wanted to claim. The tower was not only a magical treasure but also housed many divine weapons and tools, capable of enhancing a Sect’s power to a certain extent.

This illustrates the terror of the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, but what amazed it the most was how Wang Zhan, with average strength, became the owner of the tower. How could this be?

But Wang Zhan ignored these thoughts and quickly tossed the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower into the air. He had to take advantage of the Soul-Calming Beast being trapped by the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation, and then swiftly contain the beast inside the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, which might be the only way to turn the tables.

Right now, Wang Zhan and his group are racing against time, as many Elixir Valley experts are behind them, and they must resolve the Soul-Calming Beast and see what’s inside the cave before those people break the formation.

Although the Soul-Calming Beast was trying to resist, the Thunder Sound Tower had powerful absorption abilities, and the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower was a renowned divine weapon on the Star War Battlefield. Additionally, the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation continued to affect it, so escaping was far from easy for the beast.

In an instant, it was sucked into the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, with its cries echoing in the sky.

"You bastard! Using such a method to ambush me, do you think that with your limited abilities you could actually trap me? Even though the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower is a divine weapon, you can’t utilize its full power, meaning I could just take this opportunity to rush out of the tower!"

Clearly, it was fully prepared, determined not to let Wang Zhan succeed, even if it meant mutual destruction.

But Wang Zhan ignored its words, collected the Thunder Sound Tower, and looked back at Ling Ruo before speaking calmly, "Alright, I’ve dealt with things on my end. Let’s not waste any more time. Let’s quickly enter the cave and see what’s inside. The people outside will arrive soon; we must deal with everything in here before they do."

Ling Ruo nodded confidently. While his formation couldn’t hold them off for long, if given the time it takes to burn a few sticks of incense, they could investigate everything in the cave and take its contents, ensuring their journey here wasn’t in vain.

Soon, Wang Zhan and Ling Ruo quickly entered the cave. Surveying the surroundings, they saw fluorescent stones everywhere. Wang Zhan’s lips curled into a slight smile, speaking calmly, "It seems this place truly is a hidden paradise, far more luxurious than I imagined, no wonder the Soul-Calming Beast made this its cave mansion. Cultivating here saves a lot of trouble."

"By the way."

Seeing Ling Ruo not responding, Wang Zhan asked again, "Are there any issues with the formation outside? We can’t let them break in now; that would be quite a blow to us, adding many unnecessary troubles, and you understand why, right?"

Ling Ruo confidently replied, "Rest assured, I might be seriously injured, but setting up formations doesn’t consume much cultivation. The formation I’ve set up can definitely hold them off; I’m confident."

"But there is one concern I have, which is..."

In an instant, Ling Ruo’s expression turned grim. Subconsciously glancing outside the cave, he then frowned and said, "This is within Elixir Valley’s area, and they’ll likely realize it’s us from Elixir Valley making a move here, which presents a problem!"

"No one in Elixir Valley is skilled at setting up formations, so it would only be me capable of this, and I’m worried they’ll figure it out, linking the entire incident to me. Then I’ll become a prime target, making it difficult to explain."

His concern was something Wang Zhan considered as well, but Wang Zhan had a plan in mind.

"Don’t worry, just deny everything. With current Elixir Valley matters mainly in my hands, as long as we cooperate, they won’t dare trouble you easily, nor will it cause us many issues. Let’s proceed with our previous plan, taking everything here first!"

Although slightly hesitant, Ling Ruo nodded in agreement.

It indeed wasn’t an ideal solution, but a solution nonetheless.

As the two ventured deeper, they discovered a Sky-reaching Ancient Tree, with bright fruits hanging from its branches. While Wang Zhan and Ling Ruo were unsure of the fruits’ origins, they could tell they were not yet fully ripe, still in their developmental stage.

Understanding dawned on them why the Soul-Calming Beast guarded this place without ever leaving, seemingly to wait for the fruits to mature before collecting them.

Contemplating this, Wang Zhan fell into deep thought. If they took the fruits now, they likely wouldn’t be very useful, potentially worthless, causing hesitation.

Leaving the fruits would mean everyone in Elixir Valley would learn of their existence, and Elixir Valley housed many Elder Officials. These officials were experts, and among them were those with vast experience who might recognize the fruits’ value, complicating matters.

Wang Zhan also hesitated, momentarily uncertain of the best course of action.

"Do you know the origins of these?"

Wang Zhan asked Ling Ruo, seeking his knowledge.

Ling Ruo, captivated by the area, had visited several times, potentially knowing something about the fruits.

However, to Wang Zhan’s disappointment, Ling Ruo shook his head, frowning as he replied, "I hadn’t been in the cave before, so I haven’t seen these, naturally unclear about what they are."

"You mean you don’t recognize them either?"