Start from a baby to become a Taoist

Chapter 172 Searching for the Time Stone
After a day of travel, the [Miracle] team has arrived at the edge of the disaster-level pollution zone.

Even though Blue Star has undergone earth-shaking changes because of Xu Ran's existence, even the safe zone of the alien battlefield has expanded dozens of times.

But the area contaminated by the natural disaster still looks the same as before.

Looking up, the entire disaster-level contaminated area was shrouded in darkness.

On the ground, piles of black heads piled together, forming mountains and river beds.

Even the river water flowing through the catastrophic pollution zone was a gelatinous mess. Countless monsters roamed freely in the gelatinous water, stirring up waves.

The moment the [Miracle] team came in, they felt uncomfortable.

"The pollution in the disaster-level pollution zone is too intense. We're just at the edge and haven't really gone in!" Hu Niu said, trying hard to suppress her nausea.

They have always been practicing and living in a safe zone with rich spiritual energy.

The pollution here is even worse than on the battlefields of other planets. It's really hard for them to adapt to such a polluted place all of a sudden.

At the same time, they all took out the [Purification Talisman] specially provided by Xu Ran and affixed it to their bodies. It was an enhanced version of the [Small Purification Talisman].

Suddenly, a cool feeling spread through the body, and the previous discomfort disappeared in an instant.

As someone who had previously entered a disaster-level contaminated area for training, Xu Ran reminded them.

"I've already briefly explained the situation in the disaster-level contaminated area to you before, and I'm stressing it again."

"These skulls piled on the ground will have a significant negative impact on humanity. Even those with weak willpower will have their cognition distorted by these skulls, causing them to be assimilated into the catastrophic-level contaminated area and become polluted."

"Also, the pollution here will greatly increase the combat power and speed of alien monsters, especially at night, where the effect is doubled."

"Not only must you always be aware of the impact of your head and not get lost, but you must also always pay attention to the trees around you. You never know when they might launch a surprise attack!"

……

After a short while, Xu Ran told the team members the precautions again, and they listened very carefully.

"Finally, during this time, you are not allowed to use any protective measures. You can only use [Invisibility] to avoid the countless monsters in the contaminated area!"

Although letting the team members come to the disaster-level pollution zone for training and letting them kill god-level creatures, it can also allow their [Invisibility Skills] to be taken to a higher level.

When everyone heard Xu Ran's request, they nodded and said, "Okay, brother (Xiao Ran, captain)."

After saying that, everyone cast the [Invisibility Technique] at the same time and truly stepped into the disaster-level contaminated area.

As soon as they entered, they saw groups of crystal beasts in various shapes running wildly on the plain in front of them.

In front of the crystal beast, there were also hordes of resentful beasts.

The situation was exactly the same as the last time Xu Ran entered the disaster-level contaminated area.

"This crystal beast and the resentful beast have been fighting for so long and it's not over yet?" Xu Ran muttered, and then instructed the team members.

"Don't worry, stay calm. All you need to do is maintain your [Invisibility] and walk steadily across the plain ahead!"

It’s not that Xu Ran and the others can’t defeat the crystal beasts and resentful beasts in front of them.

To be honest, even if it were crystal beasts and resentful beasts, the two legions could easily solve the problem without Xu Ran taking any action if they attacked together.

But this time they came here to practice the [Invisibility Technique], so naturally they couldn't do that.

Then, everyone became invisible and prepared to pass smoothly between the two legions.

When they first stepped onto the plain, they saw crystal beasts and resentful beasts with 900 million HP in front of the two legions.

Suddenly, they looked in the direction of Xu Ran and the others at the same time.

As a result, there was no one there.

"Strange, why do I feel like humans have entered the contaminated area?"

The two 900 million blood monsters simultaneously felt a hint of doubt in their hearts. However, they looked in the direction where they saw no trace of humans.

Seeing this, Xu Ran immediately gave instructions.

"Don't be anxious, focus your mind and body, pay attention to your surroundings, and let your body and light merge perfectly!"

"Tiger Girl, your fighting spirit is too obvious!"

"Yuheng, pay attention to the light and blend into it."

"Guan Xin, pay attention to the pollution around you and don't be affected by it."

"Ning Shuang, keep your steps steady and be careful of the wind."

"Chi Chi, be sure to synchronize your frequency with those on the plains to reduce the risk of being discovered!"

……

As Xu Ran walked, he taught them the essentials of [Invisibility], pointed out their mistakes, and prevented them from being discovered.

After listening to Xu Ran's teachings, everyone began to correct their shortcomings.

In an instant, everyone's [Invisibility] level improved significantly.

Among their group, except Xu Ran, Hu Niu and Zhu Yuheng are the most talented, followed by the others.

But with the help of Xu Ran's [enlightenment], even Guan Xin, Tang Chichi and Ning Shuang, who were not very good at [invisibility] before, can now use it skillfully.

Gradually, there was no trace of human presence on the entire plain.

The two monsters with 900 million HP, who were just doubtful, did not find anything abnormal and turned their attention to each other again.

"Years of fighting have strained our nerves. How could humans possibly appear in a catastrophic-level contaminated area?"

The same thought arose in the two monsters at the same time.

The team members breathed a sigh of relief when they found that the two monsters with 900 million HP were no longer looking at them.

This means that their [Invisibility] has been greatly improved under Xu Ran's guidance.

At the same time, my mentality is relaxed.

The more relaxed your mindset, the better the results.

As a result, it didn't take long.

As they walked slowly between the two legions, two divine auras came from afar.

Looking up, I saw a god-level creature coming from each of the crystal beasts and the resentful god on both sides.

When the God-level appeared, the team members suddenly became nervous.

"We won't be discovered, right?" Tang Chichi asked.

Guan Xin, Ning Shuang, and Zhu Yuheng also looked a little nervous.

At this moment, on the plain where they were walking, there were two large legions of monsters with only a million HP, and no god-level monsters.

Before their [Invisibility Technique] was broken through, even a monster with 900 million HP could detect a clue.

If Xu Ran had not corrected their shortcomings in time, they would have been discovered in the long run.

Even under Xu Ran's guidance, the stage has been improved.

But now, a god-level monster has appeared, and they don't know if they will be discovered. Everything is uncertain.

The moment Hu Niu saw the god-level monster appear, a fighting spirit burst out from her.

"What are you afraid of? If we're discovered, we can just kill the two god-levels. Anyway, we came out here to gain experience and test our combat power!"

Huniu is still as strong as ever.

Seeing this, Xu Ran suppressed Hu Niu's fighting spirit.

"Don't worry, your current level of [Invisibility] is enough to hide from the gods."

"Furthermore, these two God-levels have just advanced, and their auras haven't stabilized yet, so it's impossible to detect your true level."

"The Mushroom City not far away is where you will truly gain experience!"

Xu Ran said this, and Hu Niu calmed down. As expected, the two god-level monsters that appeared ignored them and focused on the confrontation between the two armies on the plain.

Seeing this, the team members breathed a sigh of relief again.

The tone of their voice was not because they were worried about being discovered, but because they were happy that their [Invisibility] did not hinder them.

At the same time, their mentality is better!

Then, continue on your journey.

after an hour.

At this time, the team members' [Invisibility Technique] had become more and more proficient, and they could even walk in the air in front of the newly appeared God-level without being discovered.

Xu Ran knew that their [Invisibility Technique] was sufficient at the current stage, but still needed to be improved, so he took them outside the Mushroom City.

Arrived outside the Mushroom City.

The city is built of high walls made of black pollution, and mushroom buildings of all sizes are displayed inside.

There is an altar in the middle of each road.

Around the altar, eight dark green stone pillars carved with strange black runes seemed to be emitting radiation.

Everything was exactly the same as when Xu Ran came last time.

The only difference is that the millstone on the top building is missing a piece in the middle, which is very discordant.

What was missing was the time gem that Zhu Yuheng had absorbed.

Also, the last time I came to Mushroom City, every altar was operating intensively.

But now, many altars have stopped offering sacrifices.

The team members also discovered this strange thing.

"Brother, it seems like something is missing from the top of this mushroom city?" Hu Niu asked curiously.

Xu Ran laughed, "The first time gem that Yu Heng absorbed was taken from the millstone above!"

Everyone suddenly realized, "That's it!"

Unexpectedly, the Time Stone was actually taken from a building!

It's a bit outrageous that a time gem that is so important to Zhu Yuheng was embedded at the top so openly!
Suddenly, Hu Niu's imagination opened up again, "Brother, do you think there is a time gem in this mushroom city?"

Hearing this, Xu Ran paused.

You know what, it's really possible!
Xu Ran's eyes narrowed, "It's possible!"

"The fact that the creatures in Mushroom City can mount the Time Stone on top as an ornament shouldn't be a big deal to them!"

"The last time I came here, my strength was low and I was afraid of being discovered by the gods in Mushroom City, so I didn't search the city carefully."

"Now, we can do a careful search. Maybe there are other Time Stones!"

Xu Ran immediately began to think, his eyes fixed on the topmost building in the Mushroom City.

Then, he closed his eyes and began to search the Mushroom City with his spiritual sense.

Although Xu Ran's Qi and blood are not high, his real strength is comparable to that of the Supreme.

Even if its Qi and blood are not high, a god-level monster cannot find it by searching with its spiritual sense.

After a while, Xu Ran made a discovery.

Behind the Mushroom City, the breath of the Time Gem came, and it was also embedded in the top of a building.

However, this building is not that tall and is blocked, so it cannot be seen with the naked eye.

"It's true!" Xu Ran exclaimed.

"It's just not as big as last time, only the size of a basketball!" Xu Ran was a little disappointed.

Zhu Yuheng said indifferently, "It's better to be smaller than nothing. Besides, the crystal beast egg has already hatched, so I'm not that eager to increase the strength of [Time Acceleration]."

Since Zhu Yuheng said so, let it be the size of a basketball.

"In that case, let's continue to refine our [Invisibility Technique] in Mushroom City and take it back after we're done. We can't escape anyway!"

The last time he came, there was a powerful god-level centipede in the Mushroom City, with a strength of about 1500 million points, less than 2000 million.

Although several years have passed, considering the cultivation speed of the god-level monsters, it has definitely not yet broken through the level of 2000 million, even with the existence of such a strange thing as the altar.

After all, not everyone is Xu Ran.

With the current strength of each team member, facing it alone will definitely not be a problem, not to mention the existence of [Invisibility].

After thinking for a moment, Xu Ran looked at the team members and explained the situation.

"The strongest being in this Mushroom City is a God-level Centipede with 1500 million HP but less than 2000 million. With your strength, combined with [Invisibility], defeating it shouldn't be a problem."

"You will continue to practice the [Invisibility Technique] right in front of it until you achieve perfection."

……

at the same time.

In the top building of Mushroom City.

A giant six-meter-long centipede sat cross-legged on the throne.

Three black pearls the size of basketballs floated around it, their brilliance shining like the scorching black sun, illuminating the entire room.

Below the throne, a rat monster with only one million HP was reporting the situation.

"City Lord, the blood and qi conversion rate of the altar is getting lower and lower, and there is no way to solve it!" The rat monster trembled.

The god-level centipede coiled on the throne stared at the rat monster below, and it was obvious that it was not satisfied with this answer.

But there is no way around it.

Not long ago, something went wrong with the god [Three-Headed Snake] being worshipped at the altar, and the conversion rate of Qi and blood suddenly dropped sharply.

Originally, twenty living monsters with 500 million blood and qi, plus several dead monsters, can produce 20 pure blood and qi.

But now, there is not even ten thousand left.

Compared with before, it’s like heaven and earth.

This also caused it, which could have reached 2000 million health and energy long ago, to be stuck at 1900 million and unable to break through.

"Okay, I understand!" A voice without any emotion sounded.

The mouse below was terrified.

"City Lord, I'm leaving first!"

The door closed, and only the god-level centipede was left in the huge room.

After thinking for a moment, it muttered to itself, "Otherwise, I can unite a few cities, start a war, and make enough sacrifices so that I can break through 2000 million Qi and blood."

"If something like this happens at the altar, it must be the same in other cities. They also need a large number of sacrifices to increase their strength!"

Then, after thinking for a moment, he said, "Well, it's decided!"

About to get up.

As a result, a spatial fluctuation appeared before its eyes.

In the air, circles of ripples rose up, like ripples.

A terrifying force of qi, blood and physical strength suddenly burst out, causing the space to distort.

Immediately, a fist as big as a sandbag came straight towards its face.

The god-level centipede was caught off guard and was suddenly hit hard, falling backwards.

(End of this chapter)