Maiden Galaxy

Chapter 423: Western Fields Qilin Hunt (I) Teaming Up

Chapter 423: Western Fields Qilin Hunt (I) Teaming Up

The swaying grass reached into the sky, mist covered ten thousand li.

A gentle wind blew, raising a strong, pungent scent that upset the lungs, issuing this rolling, ancient air everywhere. The air completely lacked impurity, such that it even brimmed with the primordial. At first glance, Chen Mo thought he had reached some unknown Primeval Chaos.

The "Ancient Western Fields" were even more ancient than Chen Mo had thought.

He looked around carefully.

The primitive air here somewhat made a person's hair stand on end. The ten thousand li of mountains reached into the clouds, assuming all kinds of sinister shapes. Although Qingyi seized him into the vortex, it appeared that, in the end, they were separated from each other when they entered the Western Fields; Chen Mo completely changed into a set of Daoist robes. These ordinary robes had no identifying marks, not even a single treasure. This was solely to lower other people's guard. Then, he donned the Heavenly Silkworm Snow Brocade again. 

The treasure clothes that Auntie gave him were eternally stuck with an air of tranquility.

Chen Mo took a deep breath. His cells all throbbed with life.

However, now was not the time to be amazed at the Primeval Chaos atmosphere. Chen Mo knew that the Western Fields would only be open for one month, and he did not know how quickly one month would pass in this Ancient Dimension; it was not considered a lot of time in terms of handling a "qilin." Chen Mo looked at the Qilin Claw in his hand. It shimmered with green light. Then, he stored it away and took out the map that Yu Youwei sent him. This ancient map had many detailed records and explanations.

Judging from the map, the Western Fields was very vast and very simple. It was no exaggeration to say it was a thousand li of fertile land. Along the edges, a ring-shaped mountain range enclosed the Western Fields like an iron barrel. The main landform was a several thousand kilometer wilderness of rolling grass. Because of climate and time, many ancient Spirit Grasses and Ores formed here. With luck, one could find several top quality "Blood Meridian Grass," "Thorn Spirit Flowers," "Brilliant Flame Stone," and more. These Spirit Grasses and Ores were all invaluable, and there were some ores that Chen Mo himself was somewhat interested to find.

In the center of the untamed lands, the map indicated a certain mark.

That place was none other than the central region of the Western Fields. Within it was a river, and there were apparently "qilin" there. Chen Mo noted the distance. If he used an escape technique, he would take roughly six or seven days in order to reach there. Because of the map's guidance, he could save much more time than he had imagined. He actually could take the chance to explore the Western Fields. If he could find the legendary "Purple Rose Treasure Chest," then this trip would be worthwhile.

Chen Mo used a sword to fly. He was swift as lightning in the wildlands, his shining sword-light drawing a rainbow.

Two days later, a sword-light arrived above a large river. The man controlling the Flying Sword had a delicate and handsome face, and his eyes were like torches. His gaze swept around this heavenly moat. Reflected in his eyes was a sky-like might, surveying everything clearly. Several stalks of blood-colored Spirit Grass hidden in the waterway entered his view. These Spirit Grasses' veins were like blood vessels, emitting a strong blood-qi. A slight taste of the leaves could make one's Qi-blood surge, easily allowing a cultivator to reach Qi-blood Nine Turns stage.

"Wouldn't I overturn the sky if I brought these Blood Meridians' back to the Outer Star Fields." The young man tasted the leaves. As far as an Earthly Immortal was concerned, a surge in Qi-blood was useless, but to a Star Warrior, this was nevertheless very beneficial, for one was able to quickly reach an excited state in battle, though for only a few seconds.

Several seconds after consuming the Blood Meridian, the battle excitement in Chen Mo's blood vessels very quickly dissipated, but he still experienced the power of a Spirit Grass in the end. He recalled his difficulties reaching Qi-blood Nine Turns back then in the Outer Star Fields, and all kinds of feelings welled up in Chen Mo's heart.

One Blood Meridian Grass leaf was able to allow a warrior without any foundations instantly reach Qi-blood Nine Turns. Furthermore, after this Qi-blood Nine Turns, one only needed to have martial learning to lay an eternal foundation, without any need to train as bitterly as he had. Of course, this type of instantaneous ascension cultivation Spirit Grass' weakness was also very clear, and that was an unsteady foundation. 

Chen Mo stored the Blood Meridian Grass into his Astral Bag and leave it for some use perhaps at a later time.

Hundreds of such Spirit Grasses grew near this river and mountain, and Chen Mo helped himself to gathering more while he still had ample time to do so.

Just at this moment, three sword-lights flew overhead. Noticing Chen Mo in the middle of gathering the herbs, they very quickly stopped above him.

Although the Western Fields hunt was nominally for the White Tiger, the rules already stated very clearly that, in truth, mutual slaughter of cultivators weas a very common occurrence. Chen Mo glanced at them.

"So it turned out to be the one who defeated Jin Midi, Fellow Mo Chen!"

A middle-aged man stood on the grey-colored sword-light. His thin face seemed chiseled, and he had a pair of bright eyes, making people feel him very righteous.

Chen Mo looked him over. He had no recollection whatsoever of this man.

The middle-aged man laughed, "I am called Yang Qi.¹ Fellow Mo Chen, you won Yu Youwei's drink and song at the banquet. We are in awe, even moreso that you faced the Qilin Martial Emperor's bodyguard, Jin Midi, without falling behind her. We truly are very impressed." Yang Qi cupped his fist, speaking with great amazement.

Chen Mo demonstrated extraordianry talent at the Qilin banquet, defeating a Universe Origin cultivator, Lu Xuanjing, from a sect while he himself was Earthly Immortal Realm. He even faced a Star General with unflinching composure. He had already earned a whole new level of respect from the other Qilin Cubs, leaving a profound impression.

Chen Mo glanced at the others, two men and a woman. One appeared a bit young, about twenty-five years old, with quite a calm expression. One had slightly unkempt hair and stared at Chen Mo with an expression that was a bit displeased. The last was a female cultivator. She wore half-sleeved long robes, and a glowing penant was draped over her shoulders. It was obvious from a glance that this was a magic treasure. The woman's expression was quite pretty, but he could see firm resolve.

The three also showed astonished expressions upon seeing Chen Mo.

Their Primordial Spirits had already passed Seven Divisions to reach Universe Origin Three Boundaries. Yang Qi, who spoke first, had the highest cultivation among them, having already reached the second boundary of Universe Origin Three Boundaries, Hole Boundary.

"You already discovered me earlier. Just say what you're planning to do." Chen Mo did not like suspense. He was completely unafraid of three Universe Origin cultivators.

If an Earthly Immortal had taken such a tone with an Universe Origin cultivator before, someone would have already exhibited murderous intent, but having experienced Chen Mo's performance at the banquet, they understood that he was a Star Warrior. The cultivators all looked serious.

Yang Qi smiled: "Everyone here are all Scattered Cultivators. Many cultivators have come to this place, and those with sect alliances especially are here in large numbers. You also know we Scattered Cultivators ought to help one another. I heard that some Fellows came to the Western Fields not for the qilin, but to hunt other Scattered Cultivators. It would be better for everyone to look after one another. This can be considered a bit of a safeguard." His tone was very sincere. It was apparent he wanted to collaborate with Chen Mo.

"I see that this Little Fellow is on your own? The Blood Meridian Grass you are looking for is not considered precious material, why not join up with us. Yang Qi's words are no ploy. In truth, we already discovered the bodies of two Scattered Cultivators along the way." The woman's expression was very solemn.

"I still have things I want to find. I am grateful for your consideration." Chen Mo had no interest in an alliance. These people would only implicate him.

"Fellow, you truly are interesting. You are only Earthly Immortal, yet you have no gratitude in joining us?" That Scattered Cultivator with the messy hair smiled very eerily. "Even if you are a Star Warrior, can it be that you are invincible?"

"Fellow Mo Chen, Your Servant urges you, that although you defeated Universe Origin at the banquet, those cultivators did not unleash their true capabilities out of consideration for the Martial Emperor's face. For example Lu Xuanjing of the Ten Great Sects. He has a magic treasure, the Origin Yang Bell,' the might of which you cannot comprehend." One Scattered Cultivator was displeased.

"This Fellow is named Wu Chi.² His mouth is a bit foul, but he actually is not a bad person." Yang Qi promptly mediated.

Chen Mo shrugged.

Seeing Chen Mo was about to leave, they glanced at each other. Yang Qi hollered: "Fellow, do you want to see the Purple Rose Treasure Chest?"

Purple Rose Treasure Chest?

These words succeeded in drawing Chen Mo's attention. He turned around.

The four were still in discussion. In the end, Yang Qi said: "To be quite honest, our group this time has come in search of the Western Fields' Purple Rose Treasure Chest. Could it be that Fellow does not want to join?"

"Do you actually have the whereabouts of the Purple Rose Treasure Chest?" Chen Mo asked in astonishment. He had seen an Earthly Fiend Treasure Chest back in the Outer Star Fields, but he did not see a second treasure chest after that. Heavenly Spirit, Earthly Fiend, and Purple Rose Treasure Chests came from the era of Star Duels. There were not many left. Legend said that the any of treasures in a Purple Rose chest were sufficient to make cultivators fight to the death for them. Even Star Generals coveted them.

"Of course." Yang Qi said with certainty: "We already have some idea of the chest's location, but we may need the help of Fellow. There may be a chance we have to fight for it. After that, how about we split the treasure evenly among the five of us?"

Chen Mo pondered. There was still plenty of time right now. If he actually could open a Purple Rose Chest, perhaps there was something that could be a bit helpful in facing the White Tiger. He could go and try it.

"I would also like to see the legendary Purple Rose Chest." Chen Mo smiled amicably: "I would like that Everyone not deceive Your Servant."

Everyone's hearts shivered, but they laughed.

"Be at ease, I never could have actually come to hunt the qilin. The Qilin Martial Emperor treasures this qilin, how could we have the qualifications to hunt it. We can only hope for luck in the Western Fields as we look for some treasures."

Seeing they clearly understood his intentions, only then did Chen Mo acquiesce.

A certain wildland of the Western Fields.

"Zhen and Qian, West and North, successfully cross the great stream, to see a small person."

Su Mushaung used the Purple Rose Astrology to travel the Western Fields. Crossing the heavenly moat stream in the wilderness, she found several precious medicines. Her astrology had a prophecy that she would apparently meet some trouble here.

The girl stopped to look at the black clothed man in front of her.

"Your Distinguished Self is of the Ten Thousand Souls Rebirth Path."

"Yan Yu. Indeed, I am disciple of the Rebirth Path." Yan Yu smiled.

"You have been apparently monitoring Me for a very long time?" Su Mushuang had a bit of recollection about this man. Apparently, he was close with Mo Chen. "It turns out to be that the Ten Thousand Souls Rebirth Path's is indeed a small person."

The Rebirth Path and the Purple Firmaments Immortal Palace had been inharmonious with each other since their foundings. The disciples of the two sects were like water and fire.³

"I wonder what you are looking for here, girl? It would be better to abandon prejudice. Let us join hands." Yan Yu said: "This place is dangerous, and I fear our cultivations are each insufficient for self-preservation. But if the Immortal Palace and the Rebirth Path worked together, even a Universe Origin cultivator would be a bit afraid."

"I feel there is no need for anything superfluous." Su Mushuang smiled. "I came to the Western Fields this time in search of the body of a Senior Aunt Shou Quanshi,⁴ who once came to the Western Fields. If she were to see a disciple of the Rebirth Path, that would be dishonorable to Senior Aunt."

Yan Yu was left unable to retort.

3. Remember Hu Mi and Su Shengxiang?
4. She seems to be making a pun since this loosely translates to "authorized to die." In other words, she's telling Yan Yu to leave or die.