Chapter 48 (1/2)
Chapter 48 – Burning Heavens Mountain PlainsTranslated by:Edited by:TLCed by: OMA
This was first time Long Chen entered the Desolate Beast Domain from the Big Barren Mountain. Previously, he ended up here because of Lingxi’s wild flying and they had stumbled in from who knows where.
The last time he entered Desolate Beast Domain, Long Chen could barely deal with a fourth level of the Dragon Pulse Realm cultivator. Now that his strength had risen dramatically, if he used [Dragon Soul Transformation], he could basically catch up and fight evenly with a ninth level of the Dragon Pulse Realm cultivator.
With this strength, as long as Long Chen does not meet an overpowering beast like the Moon Devouring Demonic Wolf, he should not be in any danger.
In the Big Barren Mountain, the strongest demonic beast was only at the eighth level of the Huang grade. But the Desolate Beast Domain was a different matter. Although the beasts would naturally get stronger the deeper one enters, one could not eliminate the possibility that some stronger monsters might choose to go for a stroll in the outer area.
For instance the Moon Devouring Demonic Wolf. It did not belong to the area that it had appeared in last time.
So even now with a certain level of ability, Long Chen was still extremely cautious.
There was a foggy mist inside the Desolate Beast Domain and an endless sight of grey mountains and strange dead trees. An aura of desolation permeated the air and the atmosphere reeked of blood. Unknown demonic beast remains littered the ground. Some had decayed longer than others, a few which would disintegrate into fine dust with only a light touch.
Entering this place once again had made Lingxi a little afraid. Originally she was resting on Long Chen’s shoulder but after seeing this image of desolation she hurriedly returned to the Lingxi Sword.
“From the map, the location of the Dream Spirit Gra.s.s is in the outer area of Desolate Beast Domain, unlike the previous time when it was much deeper. That location is called the Burning Heavens Mountain Plains. Let’s rush over there now; at the most it will take us just half a day to get there.”
After confirming the location and direction and with an acute perception from Lingxi to lead the way, if they were to encounter any strong demonic beasts, they could hide far away. If it were weak demonic beasts then they would just charge through it. So basically the journey was extremely smooth.
Half a day’s time gradually pa.s.sed.
“The Burning Heavens Mountain Plains may be on the outer area of the Desolate Beast Domain, but its size is extremely huge too. It’s not certain if there are still any Dream Spirit Gra.s.s left. It looks like we have to look for it carefully.”
“If there isn’t any then let us go back first, that Soul Diffusion Fruit……” Lingxi said worriedly
“d.a.m.n, we haven’t even started looking and you said there isn’t any. You have no will at all.”
Although the sky in Desolate Beast Domain was always dark, there were still differences between day and night. Normally during the night, due to visibility issues, it tends to be a little more dangerous.
Long Chen observed from afar that there was a group of mountains that were black in colour. However the night was approaching soon, so it was not suitable for them to continue walking.
“Oh well, it will be very difficult to find the Dream Spirit Gra.s.s at night. Let’s carry on our journey tomorrow morning.”
Lingxi used her sensory perception on the surroundings, and this actually drained her spirit energy. She too was extremely tired, so when Long Chen said to rest she heaved a sigh of relief.
“In Desolate Beast Domain, the lairs and caves of demonic beasts are littered everywhere. I have to find a lair and get rid of the demonic beasts inside, so that there will be some safety.”
After making up his mind, Long Chen began his search, and in the vicinity there were many mountain plains, so these caves were easy to find. Once Long Chen got rid of the fifth and sixth level Huang grade monsters inside, he began to clean up a little. Then he started a fire and prepared to barbecue some meat.
At this point Lingxi had already gone into deep slumber.
When the flame had just started, there came some scratching noises from outside. Long Chen stood up and at this point two robust looking men entered the cave. Upon seeing that there was actually a young man inside, they were startled. One of them who had a large physique, and wore a demonic beast pelt, ridiculed and said: “You young brat, actually dare to come to Desolate Beast Domain, your guts aren’t small.”
The other was a skinny and cultured looking man. He sized Long Chen up and laughed as he said to the person beside him: “He seems to be already in the seventh level of the Dragon Pulse Realm. If only he knew his place, who knows he could have become a respected figure somewhere when he matures, what a pity……”
Both of them never give Long Chen another look, treating him like air and completely ignoring him.Then, as if minding their own business, they entered the cave and sat beside the fire that Long Chen had started.
Long Chen inwardly sized up these two men and he put a frightened expression on his face. These two people most likely discovered that someone was here, so they entered out of curiosity. Upon seeing that Long Chen’s strength was merely at the seventh level Dragon Pulse Realm, it posed no threats to them at all, so they were at ease, and conveniently stayed in this cave.
“Both of them are merely in the eighth level of the Dragon Pulse Realm, which isn’t a match for me. However it seems like they frequently visit this Desolate Beast Domain and should be rather familiar with the area. I should use this opportunity to find information about the Dream Spirit Gra.s.s and these two people aren’t Bai Shidong. Violence may not be a good solution. Right now they are making light of me, I might as well act like a ‘grandson’ right now.”
[TL Note: (装装孙子) To pretend to be a grandson who listens attentively and does things as an elder’s wishes]
Thinking of which, Long Chen immediately put on his ‘grandson’ demeanour and eagerly moved to where the two people were and said flatteringly: “Long Chen, pays his respect to Big Brothers. Both Big Brothers have such a profound level of strength. I, as your younger brother, am extremely impressed. Since we have met by fate and we seemed to be fated to come across each other’s paths in Desolate Beast Domain, it is my extreme honour to meet you. May I know the names of these two Big Brothers?”
Originally these two thought that Long Chen would have been one of those arrogant and solitary kind, like a brat who belittled others based on their small achievements. They never thought that Long Chen was actually like a little manservant, as the proverb says, one does not reach out to hit a smiling person. If Long Chen was furious at these two for invading his cave, they could have just killed him. But Long Chen actually smiled jovially and approached them, which made them feel nonplussed.
Seeing the gaze filled with respect on Long Chen’s face, they looked at each other in the eye, and then the larger man said blandly: “I am Chen Xiongzhou and this is Feng Mingyang. We both come from Yuanling City.”
So they were actually from Yuanling City! Long Chen always had placed Yuanling City in high esteem, now he could ask about the kind of existence that Yuanling City was.
“So it is Big Brother Chen and Big Brother Feng! Seeing the appearance of both Big Brothers, it seems like you have frequently visited the Desolate Beast Domain. Being able to come to these dangerous places often, your younger brother is extremely impressed. I loved to explore and take risks since I was young and this time I mustered enough courage to come to Desolate Beast Domain. I never expected that this Desolate Beast Domain was lurking with so many dangers. If I haven’t met both of you, I wouldn’t know how to survive past this night.”
Long Chen said these words with extreme conviction and sincerity, adding on a few phrases of flattery. These two men felt rather good about themselves and the contempt that they had held for Long Chen, now lessened.