Chapter 1896: Chapter 1895: Black Fish
Gazing at the Frost Divine Iron in his hand, Jialan Mountain was filled with excitement.
The combined value of the previously damaged magical treasures, even including that celestial spiritual treasure, was frighteningly high, yet it couldn’t compare to the preciousness of this piece of Frost Divine Iron.
"With this Frost Divine Iron, I can forge a lifebound magical treasure anew. Although this will be a bit troublesome and time-consuming, its power will be at least tenfold greater than before, or even more! By adding some other heavenly materials and earthly treasures, its power will be exponentially enhanced!" Jialan Mountain said excitedly.
All at once, Jialan Mountain solemnly vowed in his heart that no matter what it took, even if it meant using the full strength of the entire clan, he would complete the task entrusted by his predecessors.
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Half a month later.
In an immense mountain range, Zhang Xiaohao had been traveling for half a month on end. Even with his cultivation, he was a bit tired and stopped within this mountain range.
In a flash, Zhang Xiaohao appeared by a small creek, took out a bamboo shoot, and squinted as he started smoking.
While smoking, he also pondered over matters concerning Zhang Ting’er and the others.
"With the precautions I’ve set up, even if the armies of the Spirit Realm’s hundred clans invade, having the Spirit Clan’s reputation will keep them safe!" Zhang Xiaohao mused to himself.
As for why he didn’t kill Jialan Mountain in the end and even gave him a piece of Frost Divine Iron, it was just like he said before—he still had some use. Keeping him was more valuable than killing him. As the saying goes, to make a horse run, you give it a slap and then a sugar cube, that’s the way to go.
Given these conditions, unless Jialan Mountain wanted his entire clan annihilated, he wouldn’t dare act recklessly. Even if an army attacked, Jialan Mountain would fight to protect Zhang Ting’er and the others, ensuring they remain unharmed.
Hiss!
At this moment, a small black fish jumped out of the water’s surface and spat a water arrow fiercely at Zhang Xiaohao.
"Interesting! Who would have thought a little fish could awaken its spiritual intelligence, truly underestimated it!" Zhang Xiaohao remarked playfully.
Without using any techniques, the water arrow shot towards him merely dissipated in mid-air.
Before the little black fish could react, Zhang Xiaohao’s right hand brushed, and the fish, under a strong force, unwillingly landed on the shore, flapping yet never able to return to the water.
As this little fish was tossed onto the shore by Zhang Xiaohao, it was like stirring a hornet’s nest. The black fish in the river swam over one after another, and then hundreds of little black fish jumped out of the water, biting towards Zhang Xiaohao.
Judging by their actions, it looked like they wanted to eat Zhang Xiaohao.
"How dare you seek revenge on me? Come here, all of you!" Zhang Xiaohao chuckled playfully.
With a flick of his right hand, the hundreds of little fish in the river, supported by an invisible force, rushed towards the shore.
Moments later, all of these hundreds of black fish were on the ground, hopping about.
Looking at these black fish on the ground, Zhang Xiaohao grinned widely.
"I was just wondering what to eat later, but since you’re eager to volunteer, hmm, I’ll eat you!" Zhang Xiaohao nodded with satisfaction.
Boom!
With a stomp of his right foot on the ground, these hundreds of little fish were sent flying.
Swish, swish, swish!!!
Zhang Xiaohao waved his right hand, and countless golden glows flared from his hands. Under the golden light, all the filth inside the black fish, including their scales, was thoroughly cleansed.
Afterward, Zhang Xiaohao washed these black fish in water several times. With a point of his left hand, countless strands of golden spiritual power transformed into sharp branches, skewering the fish one by one and stacking them into a row.
"Go!" Zhang Xiaohao flipped his hand summoning the World-purifying Heavenly Fire. The golden flames twirled around the skewered fish, intensely blazing, igniting the black fish.
Having done all this, Zhang Xiaohao lazily lay down on the ground.
In a span of nearly two years, he resolved his issues with Evil Qi and inner state, comprehending the grand righteous force, one of the world’s mightiest yang powers. When combined with his other divine skills, its potency at least tripled, leaving him deeply satisfied.
With a stalk of foxtail grass in his mouth, hands behind his head, he swung his legs, basking in the sun.
Looking up at the ten suns in the sky, Zhang Xiaohao grumbled.
"Just you wait, someday I’ll shoot down nine of you, leaving only one."
Subsequently, Zhang Xiaohao peacefully soaked in the scenery.
A quarter of an hour later.
Under the roasting of the World-purifying Heavenly Fire, these hundreds of black fish were completely cooked, emitting a rich aroma, and Zhang Xiaohao smiled with satisfaction.
With a flip of his right hand, he took out some seasonings from his waist pouch, sprinkling them over the fish. Instantly, an even more intense aroma wafted up.
"Hmm! Fragrant and nice! Just don’t know how it tastes!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a satisfied smile.
He grasped a fish into his hand, took a bite, and remarked with a smile, "Hmm, tender and crispy, the fish flesh is fresh with a gentle aroma and a hint of spiritual power."
Soon, those hundreds of black fish were all inside his tummy.
After finishing the fish, Zhang Xiaohao put away the World-purifying Heavenly Fire, stood up, and walked forward.
As soon as he reached the river, an unexpected shift occurred. There was a tremor on the water’s surface, and thousands upon thousands of black fish, led by a small fish king, erupted wildly from beneath the water, rushing at Zhang Xiaohao.
"You’re trying to gang up on me?" Zhang Xiaohao chuckled, shaking his head.
He didn’t take the black fish seriously, even though there were tens of thousands in number. Zhang Xiaohao remained fearless.
With a grasp of his right hand, countless golden lights surged from his palm. In a swift motion, all the black fish were sealed, and within a few blinks, the mass of over ten thousand black fish, along with the black fish king, was enclosed into an adult-sized sphere, with plenty of river water inside.
"Haha! Since you’ve come on your own to become my snacks, I won’t stand on ceremony!" Zhang Xiaohao laughed joyfully.
He tucked the sphere into his waist pouch.
Suddenly, Zhang Xiaohao’s brow furrowed as he sensed through his Divine Thought that a large group of people was approaching.
