Battle Through the Heavens: He possesses extraordinary comprehension and is born a Battle Emperor!

Chapter 93 The Thousand-Year-Old Lingzhi Appears.

Xiao Chong and Zi Yan exchanged a smile and were about to step forward when suddenly, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to sense their intentions and slowly broke free from the crevice in the rock. Four slender vines, like legs, supported it as it gently leaped away from the two of them.

"Huh? This Ganoderma lucidum... it's running?" Zi Yan covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes wide open, unable to believe what she was seeing.

Xiao Chong was also stunned. His hands trembled slightly as he flipped through the "Illustrated Compendium of Herbs". "The Compendium records that a very small number of spiritual herbs, due to their age, absorb the essence of heaven and earth and develop rudimentary intelligence. I never thought that we would be so fortunate as to encounter them today."

"Primitive intelligence? Does that mean this Ganoderma can understand us?" Zi Yan asked curiously, then shouted at the fleeing Ganoderma, "Hey! Little Ganoderma, don't run away! We won't hurt you, we just need your help to save people!"

The thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to understand Zi Yan's words. It stopped and looked back at them, a pale purple light shimmering on its cap, as if it were pondering.

"Look, it has stopped!" Zi Yan was overjoyed and pulled Xiao Chong's hand to walk forward.

"Wait," Xiao Chong pressed down on Zi Yan's wrist, his expression grave. "We must respect its will and cannot forcibly take it. Zi Yan, try again, try to move it with sincerity."

Zi Yan nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly walked towards the Ganoderma lucidum, whispering:

"Little Lingzhi, we know you are incredibly precious, and we understand that you possess your own life. However, this Rejuvenating Life-Sustaining Pill is extremely important to me. If you are willing to help us, we will be eternally grateful and promise to protect every inch of this land, preventing any vandals from setting foot here."

Zi Yan's words were gentle and sincere, even moving Xiao Chong.

The glow of the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum seemed to soften considerably, and its vine-like legs swayed gently. Finally, it slowly moved back and stopped in front of Zi Yan.

"Success!" Zi Yan cheered. She carefully reached out and gently touched the Ganoderma lucidum, as if she were caressing a delicate life.

"Thank you, Little Lingzhi." Xiao Chong also stepped forward, his respect for her evident in his eyes.

Just then, a faint buzzing sound suddenly rang out in the valley, followed by a powerful pressure sweeping down from the sky, making people's hearts tremble.

"Oh no, this is a sign of monsters appearing." Xiao Chong's expression changed, and he quickly pulled Zi Yan to hide behind a boulder.

In the sky, a giant spirit eagle soared, its sharp gaze sweeping across the Valley of the Orchid, finally locking onto the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum that emitted a pale purple light. With a flap of its wings, it swooped down like an arrow.

"Ziyan, we must protect the Ganoderma lucidum and not let it fall into the hands of the spirit beasts," Xiao Chong said in a low voice, a long sword now appearing in his hand, his eyes flashing with determination.

"Brother Xiao Chong, let's go together!" Zi Yan didn't back down either, gathering purple spiritual power in her hands, ready to fight.

Just as the two were preparing to attack, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum suddenly floated up on its own, emitting a dazzling light and forming a light shield that enveloped them, Xiao Chong, and Zi Yan. The spirit eagle's attack was easily neutralized by this sudden defense.

"It seems it has decided to protect us as well." Zi Yan looked at the spirit eagle circling angrily but helplessly outside the light barrier, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Ziyan, we owe it to her." Xiao Chong said softly, his eyes filled with emotion.

Just as Zi Yan was gazing at the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, struggling with her inner turmoil, a warm power came from her palm. It was the steadfastness and comfort given by Xiao Chong holding her hand tightly.

"Zi Yan, all things have a spirit. Her choice to protect us must have an expectation. Let's find another way so as not to betray this kindness and also achieve our goal."

Zi Yan nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes. "Alright, then let's find herbs that can replace the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. I've heard that there's a forgotten valley of herbs on the shores of the boundless East Sea, where the treasure we need might be hidden."

The two then embarked on a journey to the East China Sea, braving changing mountains and rivers and wind and rain along the way.

Several days later, when they stood on the vast coastline, before them stretched an endless, surging ocean, the salty sea breeze brushing against their hair.

"This is it. The legendary Medicine Valley is hidden in this sea area, but no one knows its exact location." Zi Yan gazed at the sea, her expression complicated.

Xiao Chong patted her shoulder and laughed, "With you here, what's there to fear about not finding it? We'll brave this vast ocean in our small boat."

After saying this, they rented a small boat in the fishing village and began their voyage. Life at sea was not peaceful; storms, sea monsters, and the elusive sea fog all became obstacles in their path. But the two were of one mind, relied on each other, and overcame one difficulty after another.

As dusk fell, the setting sun shone like blood, casting a golden glow on the sea. A small boat appeared and disappeared on the horizon. "Look! What's that?" Zi Yan pointed into the distance, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

As the small boat drew closer, they discovered that it was actually a floating island, lush with greenery and shrouded in ethereal mist, as if it were another world.

"Is this the Medicine Valley?" Zi Yan couldn't hide her surprise and delight.

Xiao Chong nodded, and the two rowed toward the island in tacit agreement.

The moment they stepped onto the island, the air was filled with the fragrance of various herbs, which was refreshing and invigorating. They followed a winding path deeper into the island, encountering all sorts of exotic flowers and plants along the way, each exuding an amazing spiritual energy.

"The herbs here are even more abundant than the rumors suggest," Zi Yan exclaimed, gently touching the seven-colored orchid beside her.

"But where is the replacement we're looking for?" Xiao Chong looked around, feeling a little anxious.

Just then, a clear voice rang out from the woods: "What brings you two from so far?"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a girl dressed in plain clothes with a flower crown on her head appear before them, with an air of otherworldly grace between her brows.

Zi Yan stepped forward and politely asked, "We come from afar, searching for a herb that can replace the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. Do you know anything about it, young lady?"

The young woman smiled and said, "A thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum is no ordinary thing, and its substitute is naturally no less extraordinary. If you are truly sincere, please follow me."

The three of them walked to the center of the island, where the girl stopped in front of a plant that was crystal clear and emitted a faint blue light.

"This is the 'Azure Sea Spirit Heart,' which grows in the crevices of rocks on the seabed and takes hundreds of years to form after absorbing the essence of the sea. Although its effects are not as good as those of a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, it is still a rare and wonderful medicine."

Gazing at the dazzling blue sea spirit, Zi Yan felt both the joy of finding the antidote and awe for nature's bounty. "We are deeply grateful, but are there any taboos or costs associated with obtaining this herb?"

(End of this chapter)