Immortality and Cultivation: I can extract entries from all things.

The reefs are narrow and cramped, with sharp rocks protruding from all directions like fangs.

Fang He's back was pressed against the cold reef, while the armored giant crab slowly approached from the front, its huge shadow looming over him.

The seawater was filled with a rusty, fishy smell that was suffocating.

The crab opened its massive claws, gleaming coldly, ready to deliver a fatal blow to Fang He.

Fang He's heart was pounding like a drum, and she forced herself to calm down.

The fear of death surged through him like a tidal wave, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

The spiritual field had not yet yielded a good harvest, and the medicine shop had just begun to show promise. How could it all die at the bottom of the sea like this?

No, I can't die.

He stared intently at the crab, his gaze rapidly scanning its dark shell.

Abdomen! There's a slightly darker scar there; it's an old wound!

At the critical moment, a blade of light slashed down like a startled swan!

Zhao Hengdao attacked from the flank, his longsword precisely slashing at the old wound on the giant crab's abdomen. The giant crab cried out in pain, letting out a piercing screech, its massive body suddenly shrinking back several feet.

Zhao Hengdao pulled Fang He up, and the two stood back to back, watching the sea beast warily.

"Brother Fang, are you alright?"

Zhao Hengdao was panting heavily, his hand holding the sword trembling slightly, clearly indicating that the attack just now had taken a toll on him.

Fang He shook his head, his gaze fixed on the giant crab's abdomen: "Brother Zhao, that beast has an old wound on its abdomen; it's its weak point!"

Upon closer inspection, Zhao Hengdao indeed discovered a scar about a foot long on the crab's abdomen. The shell was a lighter color, clearly indicating an old injury.

"Good eye!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Zhao Hengdao's eyes. "Brother Fang, you have quite the courage. You were able to observe so carefully even at a critical moment."

Fang He had narrowly escaped death, his back soaked in cold sweat. In that split second, if Zhao Hengdao hadn't arrived in time, he would have been dead for sure.

I will remember this life-saving grace.

"Brother Zhao, thank you very much."

Fang He's voice was low and deep, "I, Fang He, owe you a life."

"Enough of that," Zhao Hengdao waved his hand, his gaze fixed on the giant crab. "Let's deal with this beast first."

The reef area has a complex terrain, with numerous reefs forming a maze.

The armored crab swam around the perimeter, hesitant to enter the narrow crevices, but it was also looking for an opportunity.

The seawater became murky due to the battle, with undercurrents surging.

The two stood back to back, quickly discussing tactics.

"This beast's shell is as hard as iron; a direct attack is unlikely to be effective."

Zhao Hengdao said in a deep voice, "Only by attacking the old wound in the abdomen can we cause effective damage."

Fang He nodded: "But it protected it very well; that last attack was just a fluke."

"Therefore, cooperation is required."

A glint of light flashed in Zhao Hengdao's eyes. "I'll distract it. You find an opportunity to use your vine magic to restrict its movements and create an opening for me to attack!"

Fang He pondered for a moment: "Brother Zhao, it's too dangerous for you to confront him head-on. How about I hold him back while you seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack?"

"you?"

Zhao Hengdao frowned, "You're only at the fifth level of Qi Refining. You couldn't even withstand a single blow from a first-tier high-grade sea beast."

"I don't need to answer."

Fang He calmly said, "Vine spells and fireball spells can be used to harass it from a distance, provoke it, and make it reveal a weakness."

Zhao Hengdao pondered for a moment and nodded: "Okay. But you have to be careful not to get caught in the aftershocks."

As the two were talking, Fang He suddenly had a thought.

[Spiritual Herb Sensation] It operates spontaneously, and the divine sense extends into the depths of the reef.

A surge of rich spiritual energy emanated from it, ten times stronger than that of the Condensing Essence Grass!

Fang He's pupils constricted slightly.

Deep within the crevices of the rocks, a flower, entirely blue, was faintly glowing.

The petals are layered upon each other, as soft as silk, and exude a refreshing fragrance.

Sea Soul Flower!

Fang He's heart pounded. The Sea Soul Flower was a rare spiritual herb that nourished divine consciousness, worth at least ten times more than the Qi Condensation Grass! One Sea Soul Flower was worth half a year's income for him!

"Brother Zhao," Fang He said in a low voice, trying to remain calm, "there is a Sea Soul Flower inside."

"Sea Soul Flower?"

Zhao Hengdao was taken aback, then a greedy glint flashed in his eyes. "Are you sure?"

"Sure."

Fang He nodded, "Much more precious than Ningyuan Grass."

Zhao Hengdao licked his lips, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Brother Fang, here's what we'll do. I'll hold this beast off, and you go get the flowers."

Fang He was taken aback: "Brother Zhao, your cultivation is higher, so it's safer for you to take the flower. I'll hold him back."

"shit."

Zhao Hengdao glared at him, "Your cultivation is still too shallow; it's too dangerous for you to go in and pick flowers. The gap is narrow; once it's blocked, you won't be able to escape."

"But you're going to face a Tier 1 high-grade sea beast head-on..."

"I'm tough and can take it," Zhao Hengdao grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. "Besides, this beast has a wound in his abdomen; he's no match for me."

"Brother Zhao..."

"Enough talk!" Zhao Hengdao stood up, sword in hand. "Attack!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already shot off like an arrow.

Zhao Heng's sword flashed like a rainbow as he took the initiative to attract Cancer's attention.

"You beast, look this way!"

Enraged, the crab brandished its massive claws and chased after Zhao Hengdao.

Zhao Hengdao moved nimbly among the rocks, his blade flashing as he slashed at the crab's eyes and joints. Though not fatal, it successfully enraged the crab.

Fang He seized the opportunity to make a hand seal and activate the Vine Technique!

Several thick water vines shot out from the sea, coiling around the crab's limbs like serpents.

The water vines wrapped around the crab's joints and tightened forcefully.

The crab froze, then hissed angrily.

"Now!" Zhao Hengdao shouted.

Fireballs in rapid succession!

Fang He fully activated [Fire Affinity], and the fireball's temperature was 30% higher than usual. The blazing fireball shot out and slammed into the Cancer's eye.

The crab was in pain, its massive claws protecting its eyes, exposing an old wound on its abdomen!

Zhao Hengdao seized the opportunity, his figure moving like lightning, his long sword slashing towards the giant crab's abdomen with a sharp blade aura!

"cut!"

The blade pierced three-tenths of an inch into the flesh, and dark green blood gushed out, staining a patch of seawater black.

The giant crab hissed in pain, struggled frantically, broke free of the vines, and swept its giant claws across Zhao Hengdao.

Zhao Hengdao dodged to the side, but was still hit by the aftershock, his body flying backward and crashing into the rocks.

"puff--"

Zhao Hengdao spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale.

"Brother Zhao!" Fang He's heart tightened.

"Leave me alone!" Zhao Hengdao gritted his teeth and stood up, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but his fighting spirit burned even brighter. "This beast has gone berserk! Quickly, get the flowers!"

Fang He gritted her teeth, knowing that now was not the time to hesitate.

The crevices in the reefs became even narrower, allowing only one person to pass sideways. Sea hyacinths grew in the deepest part of the crevices, shrouded in a faint blue light, like a beacon in the dim seabed.

Fang He took a deep breath and activated [Sharp Spiritual Sense] to sense the direction of the surrounding undercurrents.

The undercurrent was swift and turbulent, like invisible tentacles, trying to pull him into the crevices of the reef.

If you are not careful, you may be cut by sharp rocks or even swept into the deep sea by the undercurrent.

[Crisis Intuition] is operating at full capacity.

Fang He moved like a swimming fish, nimbly weaving among the rocks.

He sensed the sudden acceleration of the undercurrent on his left and immediately dodged to the side.

There was a whirlpool behind the reef ahead, so he went around it in advance.

Several times he was nearly caught up in it, but he managed to avoid it in time thanks to his keen intuition.

"Faster...faster..."

Fang He was anxious.

The sounds of fierce fighting came from behind, with Zhao Hengdao's roar and the giant crab's hiss intertwined.

Each loud bang made Fang He's heart tighten.

Zhao Hengdao was risking his life for him, and he couldn't betray that trust.

Finally, Fang He arrived at the location of the Sea Soul Flower.

This sea bream is entirely deep blue, with petals as soft as silk and smooth to the touch.

There is a golden glint at the stamen, which is a sign of the medicine's century-old age.

Fang He carefully picked the flower, removing the entire plant along with a small piece of rock at its base, and placed it in the jade box.

The moment he successfully harvested it.

[Crisis Intuition] Frenzied Warning!

Unprecedentedly intense!

Fang He suddenly turned around and saw that the giant crab had given up chasing Zhao Hengdao and was frantically paddling with its eight limbs, rushing towards the crevice in the reef!

That beast noticed!

"Oh no!" Fang He's heart sank.

Ignoring Zhao Hengdao's slashing attacks from behind, the Cancer desperately crashed into the crevice of the reef!

The immense impact caused the reef to collapse, and rubble rained down!

Fang He was swept into the undercurrent, lost control of his body, and tumbled among the rocks.

He clung desperately to a protruding rock, digging his fingers into the crevices to avoid being swept away.

The pebbles hit my body, and it hurt terribly.

At this critical moment—

"You beast, prepare to die!"

Zhao Hengdao's roar echoed across the seabed!

He was covered in blood, but his eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

He raised the long sword high, a faint red light emanating from its blade—a sign of burning life essence!

"Blood Blade Slash!"

The blade flashed like a rainbow, carrying an indomitable momentum, and slashed at the old wound on the crab's abdomen!

This strike contained all of his spiritual power, even at the cost of burning his life essence!

The blade went in half a foot, almost splitting the crab's abdomen open!

The giant crab let out a mournful hiss, its massive body convulsed violently, and dark green blood gushed out like a fountain.

It struggled frantically, its giant claws flailing wildly, but its injuries were too severe, and its movements became increasingly slow.

Finally, the crab could no longer hold on, and its massive body slowly sank into the seabed, stirring up a cloud of turbidity.

Zhao Hengdao was also exhausted, kneeling on one knee and panting heavily.

His hand holding the knife trembled incessantly, and blood streamed from the corner of his mouth.

Fang He swam out from the crevice of the reef and helped Zhao Hengdao.

"Brother Zhao, are you alright?"

Zhao Hengdao grinned, his face as pale as paper, but his eyes were full of satisfaction: "It's alright, this beast is finally dead!"

He took a few breaths, then suddenly asked, "Brother Fang, did you get the money?"

Fang He nodded, took out the jade box, and opened it for Zhao Hengdao to see.

The deep blue sea bream flowers glowed faintly in the box, their fragrance refreshing and delightful.

"good!"

Zhao Hengdao laughed heartily, aggravating his wound and causing him to grimace in pain. "This trip was worth it!"

Fang He looked at Zhao Hengdao, who was covered in wounds, and felt a mix of emotions.

Zhao Hengdao could have retreated just now, but he chose to burn his life essence and desperately kill the giant crab. This kind of loyalty is extremely rare in the cultivation world.

"Brother Zhao."

Fang He put away the jade box, his voice low and earnest, "I, Fang He, will remember this kindness. If you ever need anything in the future, I, Fang He, will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life."

Zhao Hengdao was taken aback for a moment, then patted Fang He on the shoulder, making him sway slightly: "Don't give me that. It's only right for us rogue cultivators to help each other out when we're traveling."

"That sea-soul flower..."

Fang He pondered for a moment, "It's quite valuable, how should we divide it?"

"We'll talk about it when we get back." Zhao Hengdao waved his hand, leaning weakly against the reef. "Let me rest first. That beast is really something."