Chapter 637: Crisis of the Northern Desolate Divine Continent? Demon Clan?
That night, Luo Yao quietly left Qingshi City with several elite disciples from the family and headed to Butterfly Valley.
After half a month of arduous journeying, Luo Yao and his group finally arrived at the mountain range where Butterfly Valley was located.
Butterfly Valley, deep within the mountains, is surrounded by a dense primitive forest. The valley is like spring all year round, filled with floral scents, and countless colorful butterflies dance across the valley, resembling an earthly Immortal Realm.
Luo Yao and his companions cautiously made their way through the forest, entering Butterfly Valley.
Upon entering, they found that the butterflies in the valley were not afraid of humans but instead surrounded them, dancing gracefully.
The wings of these butterflies shimmered with a rainbow of colors, beautiful and mysterious.
Luo Yao's heart stirred; he realized that these rainbow butterflies were likely the legendary Mythical Butterflies.
He quickly instructed everyone not to disturb the butterflies and quietly began to observe.
After observing for some time, Luo Yao discovered that these rainbow butterflies seemed to possess a magical power that allowed them to absorb Spiritual Energy from the world, converting it into pure energy.
This energy is precisely what cultivators seek.
Luo Yao was overjoyed; he understood this was the treasure they sought.
He immediately instructed everyone to start collecting these rainbow butterflies, hoping to extract pure energy for the use of the Luo Family.
However, as they collected the rainbow butterflies, an anomaly suddenly occurred within the valley.
The previously tranquil Butterfly Valley began to shake, a powerful energy surged from the valley, sending Luo Yao and his group flying.
Luo Yao struggled to get up from the ground and looked towards the valley, only to see a massive pillar of light soaring into the sky, piercing the clouds.
His heart trembled, realizing this was a sign of a powerful being about to emerge.
He immediately called for everyone to quickly retreat from Butterfly Valley.
Yet, just as they were preparing to leave, a furious roar echoed from the valley, and a figure emerged from the pillar of light, landing in front of them.
It was a man clad in black robes, with a stern look and sharp gaze, exuding a powerful aura.
He looked coldly at Luo Yao and his group, and said in a deep voice: "Who are you? Why have you trespassed into my territory?"
Luo Yao quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted, "Senior, we are from the Luo Family of Qingshi City, we did not intend to offend but only heard of the mysterious treasure here, so we came to search for it."
The man in black robes paused slightly upon hearing this, then said, "Oh? People from the Luo Family? Do you know that this is my cultivation place, and these rainbow butterflies are my guardians? Your unauthorized collection has violated my boundaries."
Luo Yao felt tension in his heart, understanding that this man in black robes was not a person to be trifled with, and they might have provoked major trouble.
He hurriedly said, "Please calm your anger, Senior. We did not know this was your cultivation place or that these rainbow butterflies were your guardians. We are willing to return all collected butterflies and compensate for your losses."
The man in black robes coldly glanced at Luo Yao and then said, "Compensation? Do you think my losses are something you can compensate for?"
Luo Yao's heart sank, knowing that it might be difficult to resolve this situation peacefully.
He took a deep breath and then said, "Senior, our Luo Family is willing to take responsibility for this matter. If you have any requests, please voice them, and we will endeavor to fulfill them."
The man in black robes heard this, a hint of admiration flickering in his eyes, and he said, "Very well, since you are so sincere, I will give you a chance. Your Luo Family must send ten highly talented disciples to this place to undergo my trial. If they pass, I will spare your Luo Family; if not, I will destroy your Luo Family."
Luo Yao felt a chill in his heart, understanding that this man in black robes was testing the strength of the Luo Family.
He took a deep breath and then said, "Very well, our Luo Family accepts Senior's trial."
The man in black robes nodded slightly, his voice softening somewhat: "You may go and prepare now. In ten days, I will personally visit the Luo Family in Qingshi City." With that, he flashed and disappeared from where he stood.
Luo Yao and his group looked at each other, filled with unease and tension.
They knew this trial concerned the life and death of the Luo Family and had to be faced with full effort.
Back in Qingshi City, Luo Yao immediately reported the matter to Family Head Luo Ping.
After listening, Luo Ping furrowed his brows tightly, speaking in a deep voice, "This man in black robes has unfathomable power, and our Luo Family may find it difficult to contend with him, but we cannot shrink from this trial; we must strive with all our might."
In the following days, the Luo Family was busy preparing for the upcoming trial.
They selected ten exceptionally talented disciples and had them engage in closed-door cultivation, enhancing their abilities.
Ten days later, the man in black robes arrived as promised.
He stood before the gates of the Luo Family, saying calmly, "Luo Family, are you ready?"
Luo Ping personally came out to greet him and respectfully said, "Senior, our Luo Family is ready."
The man in black robes nodded and then said, "Then let your disciples come forward."
Luo Ping promptly had the ten disciples step forward to stand before the man in black robes.
The man in black robes glanced at them and then said, "You will undergo my trial, and only those who pass may be spared. Now follow me."
After saying this, he turned and headed towards the back mountain of the Luo Family.
Luo Yao and others followed closely behind, their hearts filled with anxiety.
Upon arriving at the back mountain, the man in black robes pointed to a valley and said, "This is your trial location. You need to enter the valley, find a type of Spirit Grass called 'Millennium Ice Heart Grass,' and bring it out."