Due to the dense Yin energy in the valley, as soon as Zhou Chun entered, he felt the temperature drop significantly.
Moreover, the valley's plants were extremely scarce; regular plants couldn't adapt to the environment.
However, logically, this kind of place should be home to many Yin Attribute Spirit Medicines that are rare to see in the outside world.
But Zhou Chun hadn't seen a single one.
This caused him to glance at the grey-clothed elder and the red-faced elder from the corner of his eye, suspecting that the two might have harvested all the Spiritual Medicines.
Nevertheless, this was someone else's fortune,, and he had no place to criticize, only to envy the good luck of the two.
Thus, they had been in the valley for less than twenty breaths when a harsh and unpleasant wailing sound rose from the Yin mist ahead, likely the Green-Faced Ghost Apes responding to the intruders by coming to confront them.
A gust of Yin wind swept through first, making one shiver uncontrollably with hair standing on end.
Following that, numerous ash-gray arrows rained down, enveloping Zhou Chun and his party, and one python.
Seeing this, Zhou Chun narrowed his eyes and immediately commanded the Golden Scale Shield in front of him, while with a slight shake of a soil-yellow small flag in his hand, he released a cluster of earthy yellow light to protect himself.
This soil-yellow flag was a Defensive Dharma Artifact he had specially acquired for this "Heavenly Spirit Trial."
As for the Silver Lightning Python, it didn't need Zhou Chun to worry. It spat out lightning that formed a net of electric light to shield against the oncoming arrows, effectively substituting offense for defense.
The grey-clothed elder and the red-faced elder naturally wouldn't be injured by such minor attacks.
After easily blocking this wave of assaults, they soon perceived the presence of the Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
Covered in long fur with faces like fierce ghosts and exuding a chilling Yin energy, this was Zhou Chun's first impression of the Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
Just by appearance alone, it was clear that these were fierce beasts, not to be trifled with.
"Fellow Daoists, let's stick to the plan," the grey-clothed elder said in a low shout, immediately taking the lead. He activated a green wind-bag Magic Artifact, unleashing a powerful green tornado towards the Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
At the same time, the red-faced elder lifted his hand, and suddenly, a fiery-red Feather Fan appeared in his grasp.
Wielding the fan forcefully, a surge of scarlet flames shot out, turning into a large Fire Dragon that dove towards the group of apes.
Zhou Chun, upon seeing this, didn't want to be underestimated by the others.
He slapped his Storage Pouch at his waist and a pale golden vessel appeared in his hand.
He tossed the vessel in front of him, and with the stimulation of his Mana, the vessel started spinning rapidly and spewed out a thick golden light.
Then, with a rub and a flick of his hands, the golden light turned into countless golden needles, shooting towards the group of apes.
This golden vessel Magic Artifact, also a fine piece he had bought from the Marketplace, made up for his lack of area attack capabilities.
At the same time, the Silver Lightning Python spat out a white silver Lightning Dharma Sphere at the apes.
With the three of them and the python taking action one after another, wind, fire, and lightning manifested simultaneously, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle.
The Green-Faced Ghost Apes, hit by such attacks, were thrown into disarray,, and several weaker ones were injured on the spot, while the rest sustained varying degrees of injuries.
This made them both shocked and furious, and they collectively wailed as they employed the "Soul Wail" technique.
The Green-Faced Ghost Apes were seen dancing their claws and wailing in unison towards the sky.
Instantly, a soul-disturbing, consciousness-clouding sound filled the minds of Zhou Chun and his companions, rendering them utterly unable to channel their Magic Artifacts or cast any attacks.
Meanwhile, the apes continued their wailing and advanced with a fierce gaze, swinging their venomous claws towards the trio.
Just then, Zhou Chun's nearby Silver Lightning Python let out a hiss and spat a weak streak of lightning onto Zhou Chun.
Struck unexpectedly by this Thunder Strike, Zhou Chun shuddered,, and his consciousness cleared up considerably.
He quickly channeled his Mana into the golden vessel, causing it to spew out a large cluster of golden light, which divided into three Golden Light Longswords, slashing towards the approaching Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
The Silver Lightning Python, too, spat out forked lightning at a first-class Green-Faced Ghost Ape, and actively wound its way towards another one.
This diversion by the master and servant broke the amplified "Soul Wail" technique conjured by the collective strength of the group of apes.
The grey-clothed elder and the red-faced elder quickly regained their senses and hurriedly manipulated their Magic Artifacts and Spells to defend against the apes' assault.
The claws of the Green-Faced Ghost Apes were poisonous, toxic enough to harm the Divine Soul and difficult to treat with medicine.
Therefore, no one dared to let themselves be scratched.
Both elders showed their extraordinary skills, and even as several Green-Faced Ghost Apes pounced together, they couldn't breach the elders' defenses.
However, the elders' counterattack soon injured several of the Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
At this moment, one of the Green-Faced Ghost Apes let out a fierce howl, and upon hearing this, the rest started howling and retreated into the Yin mist, as if planning their escape.
"Quick, chase them! We mustn't let them destroy the Soul Heart Fruit!" shouted the grey-clothed elder, loudly signaling the others to pursue quickly.
Considering the importance of the "Soul Heart Fruit," Zhou Chun and the red-faced elder didn't dare to delay, quickly chasing and attacking the retreating Green-Faced Ghost Apes.
After pursuing for a hundred yards, four Green-Faced Ghost Apes failed to escape and fell to the relentless assault of the trio and the python.