Chapter 2438 - 1419
Zhang Weixing and his companions didn’t step on the ground; during the process of digging for grass, they floated above the surface.
They remained alert at all times, uncertain if other creatures might emerge from beneath the earth.
Occasionally, flying beasts passed by, but they paid no attention to them.
In this Magical Treasure, insects are also creatures that demand cautious vigilance.
Zhang Weixing’s group was quite leisurely in the later stages, engaging in combat when encountering hordes of demonic beasts.
If they encountered solitary demonic beasts that were edible, they would collect them. Those that weren’t edible would be ruthlessly dealt with.
Some were so weak they didn’t need to lift a finger; those demonic beasts would flee at the sight of them.
They did not specifically pursue these demonic beasts, as they were here to hone their skills against powerful demonic beasts or other formidable creatures.
Wherever Zhang Weixing’s group arrived, they always had gains.
Initially, they were just on plains, but later they came across creeks and lakes.
Though unsure if other members were being too secretive, they frequently failed to encounter other teams.
Unbeknownst to them, the Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace intentionally isolated each group from one another.
This isolation wasn’t due to fear that they would all unite to deal with Hell Palace, as eliminating all the creatures inside would leave the Artifact Spirit a solitary commander.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace wasn’t concerned about this scenario.
With fewer demonic beasts around, although less lively, there are fewer tools vying for its favor.
As the Artifact Spirit of a space, the Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace possessed intelligence.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace, being a Spiritual Treasure of the master, was bound to the master, allowing communication but not unrestricted movement like a Divine Beast.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace could only appear outside when the master had need of it.
At times when required, it would serve its purpose.
Though claiming it was indifferent is false, the Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace, while fulfilling tasks assigned by the master, harbored some envy.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace did not treat the creatures that entered kindly.
Especially those creatures despised by the master; it would watch as they were tormented and killed, without a hint of mercy.
As contractual objects of the master, they understood they were merely tools, often forgotten and unused by the master.
Particularly since the master became a Deity, nobody in the mortal realm could challenge him.
Despite rarely using such Immortal Qi Spiritual Treasures, they are remembered only during such divine tribulations where people gathered to train.
When they are recalled, people tend to contact them further.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace felt delighted today, as someone finally remembered it, and within the Magical Treasure, it felt happy.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace observed the master’s wives and also the master’s children today.
Realizing it now not only has to vie for affection with others but also with the master’s children.
Despite its joy, the Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace felt slightly displeased, resulting in different operations as cultivators entered unwittingly.
The Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace isolated human cultivators, watching them battle alone, though some won their fights, while weaker ones like Shui Duo were trapped.
For Zhang Weixing’s group, not encountering other companions wasn’t an issue.
In fact, despite not meeting them, they gained considerably throughout the process without any obstacles.
Hua Sheng’s team discovered a multitude of medicinal herbs immediately upon entry, although there were numerous poisonous insects present alongside the herbs.
These alchemists particularly loved medicinal herbs, and digging for them was their purpose here.
Encountering poisonous insects, they would use Spiritual Pets for protection, preventing harm from the pests.
They had medical skills, carrying insect-repelling and detoxifying medicines.
Due to these medicines, poisonous insects couldn’t come near, though exceptions existed. Within Hell Palace, the insects—both venomous and non-venomous—also included high-level varieties.
The venomous ones included snakes, some of which had developed a little intelligence, often guarding older medicinal herbs.
There were also slightly more valuable Spirit Fruits.
With too many high-level demonic beasts in Hell Palace, finding aged medicinal herbs here proved truly challenging.
However, even short-lived medicinal herbs sufficed as long as they were usable.
Some poisonous insects caught by Hua Sheng and the team held medicinal value.
These alchemists, upon arriving, dug wherever medicinal herbs grew.
Vitality Grass, Nourishing Soul Grass, and several unfamiliar medicinal herbs were readily available here.
They felt this trip wasn’t in vain.
While digging, if they found unbloomed Nourishing Soul Grass, they would wait for nightfall when the flower bloomed to pick it.
Not all digested medicinal herbs were used for medicine; they prepared Space Magical Treasures for planting herbs beforehand. Each time they dug, the herbs they collected were planted in the space for cultivation.
Using their thoughts to plant, insects encountered were typically captured and contained, naturally yielding useful and valuable items.
Hua Sheng and the team also found discarded snake skins from snakes that had shed, year-old, which offered more medicinal value.