Strongest Replication

Establishing a close connection with the cloth bag through his mind, Chu Zhongtian could finally confirm that the palm-sized bag was indeed a Storage Bag, one of the Spatial Spirit Tools in this world.    

After doing so, Chu Zhongtian's consciousness entered the space within the Storage Bag, more than ten cubic meters in size.    

One would already be able to store an abundance of items in space ten cubic meters large. Naturally, Chu Zhongtian burst with joy.    

Besides worrying about his own safety, Chu Zhongtian's biggest worry now was how he did not have any Heavenly Treasures to store within the Storage Bag. After all, it was essentially equivalent to carrying a weightless, enormous bag with him.    

At that moment, he looked inside the Storage Bag and discovered a few items stored within — over a hundred Spirit Stones, five spiritual herbs, and a staff that emitted a slight pressure.    

With a single thought, a Spirit Stone appeared in his hand. Playing around with the functions of the Storage Bag, Chu Zhongtian, who had transmigrated over from Earth, was immediately hooked on his new toy. Only after testing it out several times did he finally feel satisfied. Then, he carefully analyzed the Spirit Stone in his hand.    

Judging from the size of the Spirit Stone and the Spiritual Qi contained within it, Chu Zhongtian could easily tell that it was a Low Rank Ninth Grade Spirit Stone with a single glance. Suddenly, a hint of disdain flashed across his face.    

Those who possessed a Spatial Spirit Tool like the Storage Bag were either strong cultivators who had reached the Qi Transformation Realm or people with deep backgrounds, such as Dongfang Yun'er from the Heavenly Dragon Empire. People like her usually possessed an abundance of wealth.    

Even so, the wealth contained within their Storage Bag could not even compare to the items held within the one he discovered. There was even some sort of staff that could possibly be a Spirit Tool. Chu Zhongtian began suspecting that the previous owner of this Storage Bag obtained these items through stealing.    

Taking out the staff from the Storage Bag, Chu Zhongtian held it in his hand and examined it thoroughly. As this was the first he had ever touched a Spirit Tool properly, he could not help but have a trace of excitement jolting around in his heart.    

Detecting the aura lingering around the staff and feeling its toughness, he also found out that it could withstand a certain amount of Spiritual Qi. As such, he determined it to be a Spirit Tool.    

Although Chu Zhongtian was not proficient with using a staff as his weapon, it was nevertheless a Spirit Tool after all. The pressure emitted by the weapon would be more than enough for him fight a cultivator in the Body Refining Realm, providing him with yet another trump card.    

Storing the Spirit Tool back into the Storage Bag, Chu Zhongtian did not bother taking out the five spiritual herbs he previously noticed as they were simply ones used to refine Qi Increasing Pills and was not very rare to come across.    

Although there were only a few treasures in the Storage Bag, obtaining the Storage Bag itself was already an extremely fortunate harvest today. After all, even the patriarch of the Chu Family did not have such a rare item in his possession.    

However, since the Storage Bag was so rare of an item, it could easily arouse the greed of any Body Refining Realm Cultivators he comes across. As such, he decided to hide it in his chest for now.    

Calming himself down, he continued sweeping through the Jade White Python's lair. Upon arriving at the northern side of the cave, a rich fragrance whiffed past his nose and caught his attention.    

Chu Zhongtian carefully scanned around the vicinity but did not find any Spirit Fruit or medicinal herbs in the area.    

So where did this strange fragrance come from?    

Following this tempting fragrance, Chu Zhongtian eventually arrived at the wall on the northern side of the cave, where the smell seemed to be the most dense. According to his judgement, it appeared to be coming from underground.    

Chu Zhongtian drew out his steel knife and used it to clear away the dirt on the ground. The deeper he dug, the stronger the scent became. After digging about half a meter deep, a round capsule-like object appeared before his eyes.    

Reaching his hands out and digging out the object, Chu Zhongtian placed it before his eyes and analyzed it carefully. Suddenly, his eyes gaped open with a look of disbelief.    

Having read about all kinds of medicinal herbs in the ancient records, he quickly indentified the capsule-like object in his hand to be the Legendary Rough Gentian.    

The Rough Gentian was a rare treasure of the Mid-Rank Ninth Grade that contained a tremendous amount of special energy. Not only could the special energy increase one's cultivation realm, but it could also be used to strengthen one's body.    

A cultivator in the Qi Refining Realm mainly focuses on increasing their Spiritual Qi while a cultivator in the Body Refining Realm focuses on training their physical body. If Chu Zhongtian consumes this Rough Gentian when he reaches the Perfect Tenth Layer of the Qi Refining Realm, he would easily be able to break through to the Body Refining Realm.    

This Rough Gentian was essentially a free ticket for him to enter the Body Refining Realm.    

Overjoyed by his discovery, Chu Zhongtian stored away the Rough Gentian and thought to himself, "No wonder the Jade White Python decided to build its lair in this place. Aside from the suitable environment for its cultivation, it probably also wanted to protect this Rough Gentian."    

After all, if the Jade White Python consumed this Rough Gentian, its body would become several times more sturdier, and it would become a Peak Rank Tenth Grade Strange Beast in one go. At that point, its combat prowess would undoubtedly rival that of a cultivator in the Body Refining Realm.    

Having anticipated how he might encounter many kinds of precious Spirit Fruits or Spirit Herbs during his time in the Endless Forest this time, Chu Zhongtian prepared five jade boxes in advance, specifically used for storing such precious treasures. As such, he hurriedly took out one of the jade boxes and gently placed the Rough Gentian within.    

Other than the Storage Bag and the Rough Gentian, Chu Zhongtian did not find anything else of value within the Jade White Python's lair. With that, he turned and left using the passageway he took to enter the cave.    

Although the Jade White Python's cave was very well hidden, the pressure emitted by the corpse of the Jade White Python prevented any other Strange Beasts from entering. Even so, the atmosphere within the cave felt rather uncomfortable, which was why he chose to leave as soon as possible.    

However, as Chu Zhongtian was making his way out of the cave, he made sure to leave some markings behind. If he came across any sort of trouble, he would come back and hide inside the cave.    

After finally making his way out, Chu Zhongtian advanced deeper into the depths of the Endless Forest.    

Meanwhile, at the border of the Endless Forest, a total of 21 people suddenly appeared. Those individuals, clad in black, were obviously holding back their aura and seemed to each be powerful experts.    

"Alright, make sure to remember the face of that person in your mind. Now, we'll split up and search for him. If you come across him and realize that you're no match for him, send out a distress signal immediately," the strongest person in their group ordered.    

"Yes, sir!" the other twenty men answered simultaneously before splitting up and rushing into the Endless Forest.    

Around half an hour after they disappeared, another group of people arrived at the same place.    

Leading the group was a handsome youth who walked with a humble attitude, the Fifth Prince of the Royal Family of Qi Country, Qi Yiloong.    

"Princess, this is the border of the Endless Forest. Once you cross this border, you'll officially enter the territory of the Tenth Grade Strange Beasts," Qi Yiloong said to a young lady who wearing light blue clothes and a silk veil that covered up her face.    

"Thank you very much, Fifth Prince," Dongfang Yun'er thanked him politely.    

Although her tone sounded very polite, her attitude was unusually cold.    

"Let's go!" The middle-aged woman, who had been following Dongfang Yun'er closely, exclaimed and led the group into the Endless Forest.