As Zhang Yuanji approached ahead, he suddenly noticed something that made his eyes widen. In the grass ahead, a faint glow was emanating.
He quickly stepped forward to investigate and found a plant nestled among the foliage.
"A spiritual plant!"
Upon seeing the energy-filled plant, Zhang Yuanji's eyes lit up with excitement.
Spiritual plants are rare, formed by the gathering of the world's spiritual energy.
They are extremely valuable.
These spiritual plants are used in alchemy to create high-grade pills, and sometimes even divine pills!
"No wonder those three Ice-Armored War Lions fought so fiercely to keep me away from here. They must have discovered this spiritual plant."
Zhang Yuanji muttered to himself.
Some beasts, after consuming such a plant, have the potential to break through to the next level!
Those three Beast Emperor-level beasts could have possibly broken through to become Beast Gods!
"However, it hasn't fully matured yet."
"I'll transplant it first and see later."
As he spoke, Zhang Yuanji carefully dug up the spiritual plant, keeping it intact with the surrounding soil, and cradled it in his hands.
Looking at the plant in his palm, a smirk spread across his face.
Although he wasn't certain of the plant's exact grade, it appeared to be quite valuable.
He decided to take it back to his lair to nurture it.
"Hm? It looks like that guy found a spiritual plant."
Just then, a voice came from behind.
Hearing the voice, Zhang Yuanji frowned.
With a quick thought, he immediately stored the spiritual plant into his spatial storage.
Then, without hesitation, he began to walk away.
"Hold on, friend."
At that moment, several figures appeared in front of Zhang Yuanji.
"Is there something you need?"
Zhang Yuanji calmly addressed the group, glancing at them with an indifferent expression.
The Eastern Territory is vast, and since it's a remnant of ancient civilizations, many undiscovered treasures lie within.
Many Martial Gods came here hoping to strike it lucky.
"I just saw you unearth a spiritual plant."
"We're actually here searching for spiritual plants as well. Would you consider selling it to us?"
One middle-aged man stroked his beard and smiled as he spoke.
He had sharp eyes and had clearly seen Zhang Yuanji excavate the plant earlier.
Regretting that they hadn't arrived sooner, he realized that the spiritual plant would have been theirs if they had been faster.
"Sorry, it's not for sale."
Zhang Yuanji shook his head.
Spiritual plants are essential for refining high-grade pills and even divine-grade pills.
They are priceless and difficult to obtain.
Selling it?
That wasn't an option.
"We're from the Tianliang Sect. Show us some respect," another warrior said with a sly smile, eyeing Zhang Yuanji.
"Sorry, but it's really not for sale."
Zhang Yuanji maintained his stance, shaking his head once more.
Without another word, he turned and started walking away.
The three Martial Gods immediately frowned.
Being turned down twice, especially after invoking the name of their sect, made them feel humiliated.
"Are you sure you won't sell it?"
One of the warriors' faces darkened as he called out to Zhang Yuanji's retreating back.
Ignoring them, Zhang Yuanji continued walking away.
His only focus now was finding Tang Zhentian and taking his head. He didn't want to waste time on these men.
Seeing that Zhang Yuanji wasn't paying them any mind, the three Martial Gods exchanged glances.
Murderous intent flickered in their eyes.
This was the Eastern Territory, not somewhere else.
Here, even if they killed another warrior, it would be difficult for anyone to trace the crime back to them.
After all, the Eastern Territory was vast and desolate!
Whoosh—
In an instant, the three figures disappeared, reappearing behind Zhang Yuanji!
At that moment, all three of them drew their blades and slashed toward Zhang Yuanji's back!
Whoosh—
But Zhang Yuanji's figure vanished in the blink of an eye, and their attacks struck only empty air!
Where did he go!?
Their expressions immediately changed.
"Three mere Three-Star Martial Gods, and you want to kill me?"
Zhang Yuanji's voice suddenly echoed from afar. The trio then saw that Zhang Yuanji had reappeared some distance away, glaring at them, his eyes now filled with killing intent.
"Three-Star Martial Gods!?"
"Killing them will net me nine billion evolution points!"
Ye Fan, hearing Zhang Yuanji's words, also grew excited.
They were one step closer to their goal!
These fools, they just had to provoke Zhang Yuanji, of all people.
Without Ye Fan's assistance, Zhang Yuanji, a Four-Star Martial God, might have had some difficulty fighting three Three-Star Martial Gods.
After all, although there was a difference between Three-Star and Four-Star Martial Gods, it wasn't insurmountable.
"Heh, you think just because you've recently broken through to Four-Star that we can't kill you?"
The middle-aged man from earlier sneered.
He had already noticed that Zhang Yuanji was a newly-advanced Four-Star Martial God, still at the early stages.
Although they were Three-Star Peak Martial Gods, they had previously teamed up to kill Four-Star Martial Gods.
So, the man was confident that Zhang Yuanji would be no different.
Zhang Yuanji narrowed his eyes, skipping any further conversation. He immediately drew his sword!
Whoosh—
As soon as Boundless was unsheathed, an overwhelming burst of sword energy surged out, rushing toward the three Martial Gods!
Thousands of sharp sword energies roared through the air, filling it with a deafening sound.
Such powerful and swift sword energy!
The three Martial Gods' pupils contracted, and they quickly dodged.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground they had just stood on exploded with loud booms as the sword energy tore through it, leaving deep, jagged trenches.
The trio reappeared some distance away, their expressions grim.
Looking down, they saw that their clothes had been shredded by the sword energy, and their bodies were dotted with bleeding cuts.
Even though they had reacted quickly, some of the sword energy had still struck them, injuring their bodies.
"This guy isn't simple. Be cautious," the middle-aged man said seriously.
The others nodded, their expressions becoming much more serious.
"Perfect, you'll make excellent additions to my power."
Zhang Yuanji licked his lips, smirking coldly.