Chapter 2117: Virtual Yuan Fruit in Hand, Seven Xia Sparrow's Spirit Bird Egg

The Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark is currently quite weak; otherwise, the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark would not be guarding it constantly.

“If we trap the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark for a moment, the Scale Turtle and the Level 5 Puppet Soldier can go pick the Virtual Essence Fruits. That shouldn't be a problem.”

Wang Ruyan suggested this. She had spent a significant amount of time over the years specializing in the art of talismans and was now capable of refining Level 5 Puppet Soldiers.

With the assistance of a Level 5 Puppet Soldier, harvesting a few Virtual Essence Fruits wouldn't be an issue.

Wang Changsheng nodded. In any case, they possessed a Level 6 escape talisman, and with the terrain here, a safe retreat wouldn't be a problem.

A massive wave, over a hundred zhang high, rose from the lake surface. The Scale Turtle stood atop the wave, letting out a triumphant roar.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan transformed into two streaks of light and flew towards the underground cavern.

The two Seven-Colored Skylarks were nestled in their nest when suddenly, a melodious zither tune resounded. The music gradually grew more intense, as if a thousand armies were clashing on a battlefield.

The female skylark squirmed, appearing uncomfortable. The Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark naturally wouldn't stand by; the music was disrupting their rest. A sharp, piercing chirping sound echoed, and the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark spread its wings, took flight, and left the nest.

Inside a spacious tunnel, an Azure Lotus Platform, roughly a zhang in size, floated on the lake surface. Wang Changsheng stood on it, while Wang Ruyan sat and played the zither. A layer of blue mist enveloped both their bodies. Wang Ruyan's aura was infinitely close to the Void Refinement stage. Although they had changed their cultivation methods, their magic power and divine sense could still be combined, which didn't affect their abilities. Only by doing so could they lure out the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark.

Not long after, the water surface violently churned, sending up colossal waves. The massive waves suddenly exploded, scattering countless water droplets, and a giant Seven-Colored Skylark flew out. The Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark flew straight towards them at an extremely high speed. With a flash of spiritual light, the Seven-Colored Skylark suddenly vanished.

Wang Changsheng let out a loud roar, causing the void to vibrate and distort, and a large number of shattered rocks to fall from the stone walls. It was the Divine Suppressing Roar.

A hundred zhang away, a seven-colored spiritual light suddenly brightened in the void, and the Seven-Colored Skylark reappeared. The Seven-Colored Skylark let out an angry cry, fiercely flapped its wings, and unleashed ten thousand streaks of seven-colored light, covering an area ten thousand zhang in radius.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were enveloped by the seven-colored light, seemingly frozen in place. Ripples suddenly appeared above their heads, and a giant seven-colored bird claw materialized out of thin air, striking downwards directly at them. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were shattered by the seven-colored bird claw, dissolving into specks of spiritual light and disappearing. It was a mirage.

The lake surface violently churned as eighteen massive water spouts surged skyward, forming a gigantic blue water curtain that enveloped the Seven-Colored Skylark. The zither music resumed, becoming more melodious and intricate. Outside the blue water curtain, an Azure Lotus Platform floated on the lake. Wang Ruyan focused on playing the zither, while Wang Changsheng manipulated eighteen Calming Sea Beads, setting up a formation to trap the Seven-Colored Skylark. Their objective now was to buy time. With the formation combined with the illusion, this double barrier should be able to trap the Seven-Colored Skylark for a while.

Inside the blue water curtain, the lake water violently churned, generating massive waves that transformed into countless blue water blades, rushing towards the Seven-Colored Skylark. The Seven-Colored Skylark continuously flapped its wings, unleashing a strong gale. The incoming blue water blades struck the gale and shattered one after another. With a thunderous roar, nine massive water spouts surged skyward. After a blur, they transformed into nine thousand-zhang-long blue water dragons. Each water dragon's head contained a shimmering blue orb. The nine blue water dragons circled in the air for a moment before pouncing on the Seven-Colored Skylark.

Meanwhile, the Scale Turtle and a burly man appeared at the Seven-Colored Skylark's old nest. The man's body was covered in multicolored runes, revealing him to be a Level 5 Puppet Soldier. As soon as they appeared, they were discovered by the other Seven-Colored Skylark. The Seven-Colored Skylark spread its wings, lightly flapped them, and suddenly vanished. The next moment, the Seven-Colored Skylark suddenly appeared directly above them, and a pair of scythe-like sharp claws struck downwards. The Scale Turtle dissolved into specks of blue light and vanished, while the Level 5 Puppet Soldier transformed into a shimmering stream of yellow sand.

A large net, constantly flickering with blue light, descended from the sky and enveloped the Seven-Colored Skylark. Countless runes lit up on the surface of the blue net, and a blue, hazy cold energy surged out. The Seven-Colored Skylark's body rapidly froze, with the ice layer spreading quickly. The Seven-Colored Skylark let out a piercing cry, and its body erupted with seven-colored light. The ice layer quickly vanished, as if it had never been there. It struggled violently but could not break free.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were still dealing with the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark when a sharp, piercing chirping sound echoed from deeper within. They were startled, wondering if the Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark had been killed. Upon hearing the sound, the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark opened its mouth and spat out a stream of seven-colored flames. The blue water dragons, upon contact with the flames, instantly dissolved into thick mist. It fiercely flapped its wings, and dazzling seven-colored spiritual light erupted from its body as it flew towards the blue water curtain. As the seven-colored spiritual light touched the blue water curtain, the curtain rippled, and a gap suddenly appeared, instantly widening. The Seven-Colored Skylark flew out through the opening.

Wang Changsheng seemed to realize something and immediately let out a loud roar, causing the void to vibrate and distort. It was indeed the Divine Suppressing Roar. The Seven-Colored Skylark's body trembled slightly, but it continued flying along its original path, completely ignoring Wang Changsheng. The blue net entangled the Seven-Colored Skylark. It struggled ceaselessly, shedding a large number of feathers onto the ground. The Scale Turtle and the Level 5 Puppet Soldier seemed to sense something, and dazzling blue light simultaneously illuminated their bodies as they vanished from their positions.

Just then, the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark rushed back. It grabbed the blue net with both claws and tore at it forcefully, ripping open an opening. The other Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark joined in, and together they shredded the blue net into pieces. The Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark's aura was weak, appearing severely drained of energy. Five Virtual Essence Fruits still hung on the Virtual Essence Fruit tree. The Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark looked towards the nest and let out an angry cry. The Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark flapped its wings, its voice somewhat weak, and flew back to the nest. The Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark hesitated for a moment and did not pursue them. Its companion was too weak. If the Level 6 Seven-Colored Skylark left again, the Level 5 Seven-Colored Skylark would be in danger.

Outside the underground cavern, on a low mountain peak, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood at the summit. The calm lake surface suddenly exploded, and the Scale Turtle and the Level 5 Puppet Soldier flew out. The Level 5 Puppet Soldier held two exquisite blue jade boxes in its hands. The Scale Turtle and the Level 5 Puppet Soldier flew back to Wang Changsheng's side. Wang Changsheng took a green storage ring and the two blue jade boxes. The storage ring contained twelve Virtual Essence Fruits, and each of the two blue jade boxes held a large egg shimmering with seven-colored spiritual light, radiating strong vitality.

"All things have spirits," Wang Ruyan said with a smile. "If we had taken all the spiritual bird eggs and Virtual Essence Fruits, it wouldn't have been so easy to get away."

Wang Changsheng nodded. "The Seven-Colored Skylark's divine ability is quite potent; it easily broke through the grand formation I set up with the Calming Sea Beads. After establishing our family, it would be excellent to cultivate a Seven-Colored Skylark as a protective spiritual beast." Had they not valued the Seven-Colored Skylark's divine ability, they wouldn't have taken two spiritual bird eggs.

The Scale Turtle let out a low roar, clearly seeking praise. Wang Changsheng took out a wholly blue ginseng root and fed it to the Scale Turtle. The Scale Turtle emitted a joyful roar, and its body radiated brilliant lightning.

"Oh, there's a fellow disciple nearby," Wang Ruyan suddenly said, taking out a flickering blue jade talisman. All disciples of the Zhenhai Palace who entered the Profound Spirit Grotto-heaven had various means of communication to facilitate meeting up and mutual assistance.

"Let's go take a look," Wang Changsheng said. He put away the Scale Turtle, and then he and Wang Ruyan departed from the area.