In the arena, the atmosphere was extrely heavy, so quiet that one could hear the sound of the wind around, the swaying of grass and trees, and the chirping of birds and spirit worms.
This place is also the periphery of the Water God Swamp, and from a geographical standpoint, other cultivators might be present nearby.
Figures like Chen Xuanhai, Venerable Golden Crow, and Daoist Tianxing could also be active around, ready to appear at any mont.
Lu Ping communicated a few sentences with Elder Jiang, learning that Elder Jiang had first discovered the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine before She Shun followed and attacked, which made Lu Ping frown.
"Sir, there are rules of first-co-first-served for the spiritual plant resources in this secret realm. Why must you forcibly seize them?"
Lu Ping stared at She Shun, his tone carrying a chill.
He was cautious of She Shun making a sudden move while also being alert to his surroundings.
Having experienced an attack by the Silver-Horned Ink Flood Dragon and two demon bird attacks, Lu Ping realized the need for constant vigilance and caution here.
"Sir, it is not advisable to have internal strife here. Why don't you just stop and leave quickly?"
Lu Ping added another sentence, his eyes fixed on She Shun.
This Southern Wilderness Demon King, his strength at the Ninth-Layer Golden Core, was on par with Elder Jiang, making it impossible to determine what trump cards he held.
Lu Ping didn't even know what kind of demon beast She Shun was.
Hence, Lu Ping was extrely wary of She Shun at this mont.
If a confrontation occurred, Lu Ping was determined to confront with full force, holding nothing back.
Hearing Lu Ping's words, She Shun's expression beca even gloomier, equally wary of Lu Ping as he pondered whether or not to make a move.
He even gripped his walking stick spiritual artifact tightly, wary of Lu Ping's sudden action.
Having never seen Lu Ping in action made him uneasy, with his intuition telling him that Lu Ping was difficult to deal with.
"Please step back, sir."
Elder Jiang, wielding a blue flying sword in front of him, stood by Lu Ping, his tone cold.
The atmosphere at this mont was extrely silent, tense with a sense of impending conflict.
It wasn't until both sides had been in a standoff for ten or so breaths that Lu Ping felt a battle was imminent, and She Shun finally moved.
"Hmph!"
He snorted heavily, his expression so dark it seed water could drip from it, imdiately activating the walking stick spiritual artifact, which hovered before him.
"You two have quite the camaraderie!"
She Shun glared fiercely at Lu Ping and Elder Jiang, leapt onto the staff, and left quickly without looking back, seemingly afraid of Lu Ping launching an offensive.
Whiz.
The walking stick spiritual artifact carried She Shun, flying close to the ground and rapidly disappearing from Lu Ping and Elder Jiang's sight.
Once She Shun was confird to have left, Elder Jiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of gratitude in his gaze toward Lu Ping.
Indeed, She Shun's strength was challenging to handle.
"Let's be more vigilant with that guy in the future."
Watching She Shun disappear from sight, Lu Ping spoke, "Are you injured?"
"Hmm, I'm fine."
Elder Jiang nodded slightly, then began to lead Lu Ping toward the location of the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine.
Following Elder Jiang's description, Lu Ping learned about this Purple Spirit Immortal Vine.
The so-called Purple Spirit Immortal Vine is a type of Tier Five Spirit Vine, resilient and flexible, thriving by relying on spiritual objects, which can be refined by cultivators and cultivated into weapons.
According to Elder Jiang's plan, once this immortal vine is mastered, it can not only replace a Tier Five magical artifact but also preserve its own spirituality, continuing to grow, survive, and possess its consciousness.
It's like signing a spirit beast contract; the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine can actively attack enemies or be used as a magical artifact by its owner.
Here, two Purple Spirit Immortal Vines are mature enough to be refined into magical artifacts.
The remaining vine can be taken back for cultivation.
"Three Purple Spirit Immortal Vines, how about I take two and you take one?"
Elder Jiang looked at the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine on the ancient tree and gave Lu Ping a slight smile.
This ancient tree is itself a Tier Two Spirit Plant, nad Silver Mulberry Wood, whose leaves can be used to make talisman paper and have so dicinal properties, allowing for the refinent of elixirs.
The three Purple Spirit Immortal Vines rely on this Silver Mulberry Wood for nutrition, growing well.
Elder Jiang gently removed the three Purple Spirit Immortal Vines, careful not to damage a single leaf.
The Purple Spirit Immortal Vine, reliant on Spirit Wood, becos extrely fragile once separated, easily falling apart.
Elder Jiang understood the intricacies here, working slowly.
It took Elder Jiang half a cup of tea's ti to harvest the three Purple Spirit Immortal Vines completely.
"The Purple Spirit Immortal Vine is infinitely useful; of the three here, I'll give you one. Once tad, it can greatly enhance your strength."
Elder Jiang said, not waiting for Lu Ping to refuse before lifting one of the mature Purple Spirit Immortal Vines and making it hover before Lu Ping.
Under the control of magical power, the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine underwent a wondrous change, shrinking from its original length of several dozen feet to the size of a palm, appearing very miniature.
Separated from the Spirit Wood, the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine still brimd with life, its branches and leaves lively like tentacles, swaying and gyrating.
Looking at the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine handed over by Elder Jiang, Lu Ping was montarily dazed, clearly sowhat surprised.
Previously unaware of the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine's utility, Lu Ping now found himself quite intrigued by such spiritual plants.
After all, who would consider having too many when there are three of them?
But Elder Jiang actually took the initiative to give one away.
"This item is too extraordinary; you should keep it."
Though Lu Ping desired it, he still politely declined.
Elder Jiang had once faced off against She Shun, exchanging a dozen rounds for this spiritual plant, highlighting her regard for it.
"Why be courteous with ?"
Seeing Lu Ping decline, Elder Jiang gently shook her head.
"Take this Purple Spirit Immortal Vine."
"I'll refine one of the three Purple Spirit Immortal Vines, plant the remaining one on Nine Cold Mountain, and give this one to you."
Elder Jiang explained, "I can only refine one."
Seeing Elder Jiang's determination, Lu Ping carefully observed the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine floating in her palm before finally nodding.
"Alright."
Having acquired the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine, neither hurried to refine it imdiately, for now was not an opportune ti.
According to Elder Jiang, refining the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine requires considerable ti, clearly unsuitable now.
With the matter of the Purple Spirit Immortal Vine temporarily settled, Lu Ping inquired about Elder Jiang's findings here, having noticed many high-tier spirit plants and dicines in the Black Forest, many of which had yet to be harvested.
Additionally, from the geological and geographical features, this area also belonged to the Land of Fire, prompting Lu Ping to take a closer look.
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