Although there was still some distance, they could already sense the sacred aura. The vegetation nearby was dense, and the trees were extremely tall.
The mountains and forests were lush. They stood on a high ground and looked ahead. Mist was rising, colorful fog was flowing, and the Hundred Herb Garden was peaceful and serene, resembling a pure land.
“Crack”
A strange sound came from the mountains, causing their hair to stand on end, and an icy murderous intent was felt, like the autumn wind sweeping by.
“What is that creature?” a Sealer asked in suspicion.
Everyone quickly turned their eyes to the source of the sound. In the ancient forest, there was a fierce creature staring at them with chilling eyes. Its appearance was strange.
It had three heads. The central head was a human head, relatively normal with flowing blood-red hair. On its left shoulder was a roc’s head, with dazzling golden feathers, while on its right shoulder was a devil’s head, covered in black scales and gleaming with a dark luster.
It stood five meters tall, with a powerful physique. Both its hands were bleeding because it had torn apart a very powerful ancient beast, and blood was dripping continuously.
The group could not immediately identify this terrifying creature, but they recognized the torn beast—it was a Azure-scaled Leopard, extremely powerful, and it had been killed in such a brutal manner.
“Crack”
The creature’s eyes were filled with rage. It tore apart the Azure-scaled Leopard and directly began to devour it, swallowing large chunks and letting the blood pour down.
It was incredibly ferocious. Many advanced races have strict rituals for eating; usually, food is meticulously cooked, and only a few strong races would consume it raw.
The more such creatures were, the more terrifying they were because they were wild, brutal, and their strength was overwhelming.
“Roar”
It quickly devoured the Azure-scaled Leopard, finishing most of it in the blink of an eye, and threw the blood-stained bones onto the ground. It roared at the crowd, its voice like thunder.
“Boom”
Nearby ancient trees shattered, and many loose stones were thrown into the air. Everyone’s faces changed. The creature was so powerful that even the sound waves alone were devastating.
“I hate to be disturbed while I am enjoying my food,”
The central human head spoke. Its red hair was flying, and its eyes flashed with a blood-red light. It then charged forward, with a vast aura of death and a spreading black mist.
By Huo Ling’er’s side, a Sealer took action, wielding a blue bone knife and striking forward with sharp edges. The blade energy shot out for several meters, sweeping across, crushing ancient trees and giant rocks into powder.
However, the creature was too fast and incredibly strong. In the blink of an eye, it was right in front, swiping with a sharp claw. The claw struck the bone knife, sending it flying, and then with a strong tug, “crack,” the Sealer’s forearm was severed, and blood spurted out.
Its speed was astonishing, and it was incredibly bold, directly closing in on so many people. It was too fierce and swift, making the creature extremely brutal and powerful.
The Sealer, once strong, suffered a severe setback due to a single oversight. They did not expect the opponent to be so audacious and bold, charging into the crowd to kill.
The crowd was horrified, and the few Sealers beside Huo Ling’er were furious and took action together.
However, the creature moved like the wind, breaking through the encirclement and standing a short distance away, watching them coldly.
“Step back!” Little One shouted and pounced. He felt that the creature was primarily targeting him, sensing his greater threat.
The three-headed creature’s eyes were icy and charged at him for battle.
“Bang”
Little One clashed with the creature in a physical confrontation. The symbol burned like fire, weaving rapidly. There was a loud rumble, and a cloud of dust rose.
All the ancient trees fell, and the earth cracked open with a two-foot-wide black fissure, which was terrifying. Giant rocks were hurled into the sky, and everyone retreated.
“Roar” The creature roared, its voice like thunder, causing their ears to buzz and making it hard to stand.
The battle between it and Little One was fierce, with symbols glowing, precious light spreading, and a murderous aura overwhelming.
The two transformed into two small suns, emitting brilliant light and continually clashing. The treasures’ techniques were astonishing, engulfing the area. Giant rocks weighing thousands of pounds tumbled, flying up high, and then exploding.
“So brutal. What kind of race is this? How is it so powerful?” the Purple Weasel exclaimed in horror.
“I remember now. This should be a main lineage of the Spirit Race, possessing royal blood and extremely powerful,” the Nine-Headed Lion said.
“Correct. It belongs to the Spirit Race and is a descendant of the most powerful ancient royal bloodline,” Huo Ling’er nodded, her eyes shining. Spirit blood was very valuable and could help in enlightenment.
Little One had previously killed a Spirit Race expert with a body glowing silver in this small world, exchanging its spirit blood with a purple heart from the Fire Nation Princess.
The crowd was apprehensive. This creature was undoubtedly powerful and definitely of immense value. The spirit blood inside it would be even more refined.
“Puff”
Little One punched the creature’s shoulder, causing a bone-cracking sound and blood to splatter. This Spirit Race genius was incredibly talented and powerful, but still suffered injury, unable to withstand the ferocious attack.
It turned and fled, turning into a blur.
“Where do you think you’re going? Leave the spirit blood behind!” Little One shouted, giving chase.
“Puff”
He grabbed the Spirit Race royal bloodline genius’s forearm, trying to subdue him. However, the three-headed Spirit Race expert struggled, causing the forearm to break off and blood to gush out as he fled.
He discarded an arm and disappeared into the forest, showing his ruthlessness and resolve, without even a hint of hesitation.
Seeing this, Little One dropped the forearm and pursued with all his might. This Spirit Race expert was dangerous and needed to be dealt with carefully. He took out a broken sword, preparing to strike, when suddenly the Spirit Race expert leaped and vanished into the misty, sacred garden.
“He has entered the Hundred Herb Garden. Don’t use symbols or treasures there; they are nearly useless, and there are unimaginable fields,” Huo Ling’er said.
Everyone’s hearts grew tense. This area was indeed dangerous. They had encountered such a powerful Spirit Race genius as soon as they arrived. Ordinary people would definitely have no chance of survival.
“Old Wu, are you alright?” Huo Ling’er asked with concern.
An old man frowned but was relieved. The severed arm was not destroyed but had been taken back by Little One, and he had also severed the Spirit Race genius’s arm.
“Young people are formidable,” the old man sighed, feeling intimidated by the younger generation’s talents. He reattached the severed arm and, after applying spirit medicine, it was no longer a major issue and would heal.
“This area is very frightening. We must be cautious. Those who dare to come to the Hundred Herb Garden are definitely top-level experts,” the Five-Colored Phoenix said.
Indeed, it was as such. Those who dared to come here were all supreme experts, and even pure-blooded ancient beast cubs.
“This arm has very strong spiritual essence, with the aura of spirit blood. It can be refined,” a nearby Sealer said in astonishment. The severed arm was glowing, surrounded by auspicious qi and blood mist.
“Roar”
In the dense forest, a fierce roar came through. Terrifying creatures were battling. Ancient trees were breaking, and mountains were collapsing, creating a terrifying scene.
“This is pure physical combat; it’s too terrifying. Even if it’s not pure-blooded, it’s almost as fierce,” everyone’s faces changed.
Little One's expression grew serious. He said, "You all leave first and don't enter the Hundred Herb Garden."
Once inside the Sacred Garden, symbols and treasures would become ineffective. Even high-level Sealers would be powerless here; there might be ancient beast cubs roaming around.
The others nodded. This place was a battleground for those with powerful physical bodies; ordinary beings could not enter.
It was like the Bone Forbidden Zone. Only those with profound mastery of symbols could venture there to seek the heavenly bone. Otherwise, others would be crushed by mysterious symbols if they entered.
Huo Ling’er, the Nine-Headed Lion, and the others acted decisively and left quickly, agreeing on a rendezvous point with Little One.
“Woo woo”
In the distance, the cry of a demonic bird was heard, resembling ghostly wails. Such malevolent birds were always associated with bloodshed and disaster in ancient small worlds.
Little One set out and arrived at the Hundred Herb Garden. The place was radiant with flowing light, and looking inside, there was a variety of vegetation, with a strong, pleasant fragrance wafting out.
It seemed dreamlike and surreal. Even ordinary plants here appeared crystal-clear and radiant, emitting a rosy glow.
“It is said that this is a medicinal garden created by the sages, sprinkled with divine soil. It seems it might not be illusory after all,” Little One muttered to himself.
He stepped inside. As soon as he entered, his body shook with pressure. There was a strange force in this space that seemed to twist the void itself.
“Such a terrifying field,” he thought, wondering why it didn’t harm the plants.
He walked forward step by step, feeling the pressure growing stronger, until it felt as if he was carrying a mountain on his back. His bones creaked with each step.
Little One took a deep breath. His body became crystalline, and his treasure bones glowed. Then he regained his calm, stabilizing his body completely. Each step he took became more powerful, and he moved faster, advancing further inside.
This was still the outer area. The field was not the most terrifying here; the most dangerous part was at the center, where the Eternal Divine Spring was located.
“Hiss”
In the distance, a figure flashed by, stomping heavily on the ground. Its presence was alarming, causing giant rocks to crack.
“Bifang”
Little One was surprised. It was a cyan divine bird with red patterns, shining with rosy light and exuding a divine aura. He had seen it before and many speculated it might be a pure-blooded divine bird.
“Puff”
Suddenly, a purple vine, like a venomous snake, coiled around Little One’s arm. It had poisonous thorns and was squeezing tightly, exuding a terrifying aura.
This was a spiritual herb from the Sacred Garden that had developed spiritual intelligence and actively attacked intruders.
Little One tightened his arm and then yanked forcefully. The purple vine screamed, resembling a ghostly wail, which was very frightening.
“Spare me, I won’t dare again.” It resembled a purple dragon, about ten meters long, its whole body crystalline, with strong spiritual essence, rooted in a rock crevice.
Little One was surprised. He pulled it off his arm and threw it on the ground, examining it carefully.
“Hiss”
Suddenly, another stem of the purple vine came from behind, like a purple spear, stabbing towards the back of his head.
“Bang”
Little One reacted swiftly. As the vine came close, he grabbed it, and without saying a word, he forcefully shook his arms, tearing it apart.
“Ah” The purple vine wailed, and was then completely pulled out and broken.
“Don’t kill me, it’s not my fault.” Nearby, an old tree spoke, trembling.
“This is truly strange. What kind of bizarre things are planted in this garden?” Little One was curious. Many sentient plants could even speak.
He took a step forward and kicked a stone casually, which resulted in a loud cry. The stone was showing its teeth and claws, howling, “Cruel boy, I’m just a stone, not edible.”
“Hmm, even a stone can talk. Are you a sacrificial spirit with precious blood inside?” Little One’s eyes shone as he crouched down and picked it up.
“I have no precious blood. I just live in the Sacred Garden and got some of the spiritual flower’s powder, which awakened my intelligence and enabled me to speak,” the stone screamed in fear.
“Spiritual flower? What is that?”
“It is a sacred medicine. Hurry and search for it. Some pure-blooded beings have already gone in. If you are late, you will gain nothing,” the stone said in fear, worried that Little One might actually eat it.
“Thunk” Little One tapped the stone and then held it in his palm, quickly moving forward. “Tell me about this Sacred Garden.”
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