One more catty, one more attribute point

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"It seems my guess was correct; the demon god was indeed sealed here by the Golden Crow. The echoes of Longevity Heaven are growing stronger, and It has begun to struggle, attempting to break free."

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However, the Tribulation Crossing Lotus before us was clearly a deliberately set trap. Whoever secretly orchestrated everything is very likely the sealed demon god behind it all.

Rustle rustle!

The sound of rustling leaves continued to come from all directions.

Such white noise, which usually sounded comfortable, was now somewhat fatal. These vines were more dangerous than venomous cobras, and even for Heavenly Deceit, becoming entangled meant certain death. But Su Heng's physique was so strong that he didn't fear traps.

Whoosh!

He took a deep breath, his chest heaving.

Without struggling or trying to break free, he instead spread his arms, letting the tentacle-like vines wrap around his body.

In an instant, Su Heng was wrapped up in three layers inside and out into a black zongzi.

The myriad sharp leaves trembled slightly, trying to break the skin and pierce into his body to draw fresh blood. Unfortunately, it was futile, as Su Heng's body was like a reef under the waves. No matter how much the black tide surged, the reef stood unyielding.

Instead, he reached forward with one hand, his eyes shining with a fierce light as he executed the Bright Sun Divine Skill.

An immense force filled the air, pulling along shadows, twisting the air around him and rapidly increasing the temperature. The vines struggled violently, trying to escape, but they were powerless.

Moments later, with a "hiss," all the vines and leaves turned to a handful of ash and vanished without a trace.

"Burp!" Su Heng let out a satisfied belch, a contented smile on his face.

"That bite just now should have gained at least a thousand attribute points." Not staying put any longer, he took a step forward, reached out to grab the Tribulation Crossing Lotus from the pond, and then gently placed it into his bosom.

"I'll need to find a way to get a space-related item in the future; carrying these things around is always a bit inconvenient." The thought crossed Su Heng's mind. He remembered that Ling Weizi had a similar item that was very convenient. He would find an opportunity to ask her about it when he got out.

Su Heng devoured all the mutated plants in the medicinal garden, and although this left it barren, it was no longer dangerous.

Following the direction indicated on the map, he continued forward.

The way was unobstructed, and Su Heng quickly arrived at a spacious bluestone square.

At the end of the square was an ancient-looking, magnificent hall. The golden-yellow, glazed roof shone brightly, and the walls depicted the ten great wrathful kings and the four dharma assemblies without a trace of fading after a thousand years. On either side stood eighteen lifelike bronze figures, each over three meters tall with bulging muscles and fierce expressions. Their faces looked so alive that ordinary people didn't dare meet their gazes.

One glance was enough to know that this place was extraordinary.

It stood out from the surrounding buildings, situated in the very heart of the Esoteric Sect's core area.

The grand doors at the center of the building were wide open, the interior pitch black and the layout unclear. The sign hanging above bore the words "Gijion" in large letters.

Legend says that the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, once attained enlightenment and disseminated his teachings to living beings in the Gijion Grove of Jetavana Park. In some longstanding temples, "Gijion" is also considered a site for transmitting the dharma—a cornerstone of a temple's lineage.

If the "Sutra of the Tathagata's Treasury" Su Heng was searching for was indeed preserved, it would most likely appear within this building.

However...

The doors to Gijion were open.

Scattered about the square were a few individuals, close to a hundred in total, yet all stood still.

They dared not rashly enter, obviously aware that the area around Gijion was special and concealed some danger. It made the strong Heavenly Deceit practitioners from Skull Plain and the hereditary cultivators' families hesitate, standing on the square and staring at the treasure trove before them, unable to do anything.

In the past, the practitioners of Skull Plain and the hereditary sect masters fought each other fiercely, nursing deep grudges, but now they had ceased hostilities and were collectively contemplating how to tackle the situation.

"If I don't enter hell, who will?" Along with this Buddhist chant echoing in the distance, a Cultivator from the Esoteric Sect with flowing hair and a gold band on his head, rugged face stepped forward from the crowd. In his monastic robes, his blood surged powerfully, exuding the grandeur of a dragon and the fierceness of a tiger, his eyes full of life.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The aura he emitted was even stronger than the two monks Su Heng encountered earlier combined. He was a well-known ascetic from Skull Plain, named Da Xutuo.

"These scriptures shouldn't be covered in dust; it's my duty to take them out and spread them to the world," Da Xutuo declared solemnly.

Risking his life, he stepped into Gijion, not just for himself, but also to complete some broken cultivation systems. His actions earned him respect from the cultivators within Skull Plain, and even some from hereditary sects showed admiration.

"Your courage is commendable, senior. I hope for your triumphant return," a swordsman clad in white stepped aside slightly, making way for him.

"This man is He Xingyun, the senior master brother of Wuji Sword Sect!" A Lama from Skull Plain recognized him with a wary expression. Among the three major hereditary sects, Wuji Sword Sect was unequivocally the strongest. Had the Fiery Sun Sect not produced a freak like Qin Shunying, the title of the strongest among the young generation would belong to no one but him.

He Xingyun had an extraordinary demeanor, exuding grace even when dealing with foes.

Surrounding him was a large group of hereditary sect disciples, including Ning Xiaoyu. The girl was friendly and approachable and, spotting Su Heng in the distance, she tiptoed and waved at him. Su Heng returned the greeting with a slight nod and a smile.

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