It was early autumn and the scenery was good.
In the forests, some leaves were of dark shade and some were of light. Green leaves had started changing to yellow and yellow leaves faintly showed red.
In the paddy field, fields of yellow-orange rice crops waved along with the autumn wind.
In some lush vegetable fields, the vegetable leaves were fat, tender and pleasing.
Fang Yuan sped all the way from the middle of the mountain, following the Chi Shan group down to the foot of the mountain where he saw the Rank five River Swallowing Toad.
It was huge and resembled a small hill. It lay belly side up in the riverbed and blocked the river channel. The upstream of the river was already filled with so much water that it was almost spilling to the riverside. And there was almost no flow of the river downstream; only a shallow moist riverbed could be seen.
The River Swallowing Toad's belly was exquisite snow-white and was covered with a layer of luster. Its back was clear sky blue color and also had a glossy shine to it, with no warts like the ones found in common frogs and toads.
It was sound asleep at this moment. But there were no sounds of snoring; it was sleeping very quietly.
Sensing its aura, the two Liquor worms in Fang Yuan's aperture curled up into a ball. The Black Boar Gu's lively appearance seemed to have been wiped out as it flew down. The Moonglow Gu that resided in his right palm hid its glow.
Only the Spring Autumn Cicada was still sleeping peacefully.
Fang Yuan had reached Rank two middle stage with the help of Red Relic Gu. He had defeated the Stone Monkey King and obtained Stealth Rock Gu. He had the strength of two boars since he had used the White Boar Gu and Black Boar Gu to increase his strength. Currently, the clan had sent him on compulsory mission to use his strength to move the River Swallowing Toad.
This was the opportunity he was waiting for the past few days!
Fang Yuan withdrew the Moonglow Gu into his aperture. As long as he didn't take the initiative to use these Gu, their aura wouldn't leak out. Putting them in the aperture was very safe and reliable.
"Fang Yuan, it's your turn next," Chi Shan spoke from the side.
He had already explained most of the details on the way.
Fang Yuan also approved of this method. Of course, the simplest way was to use Spring Autumn Cicada; once a Rank six Gu worm's aura leaked out, this River Swallowing Toad would be frightened and immediately flee.
Normally, using aura of a Gu which is atleast two ranks above can help with suppressing and instantly refining the other gu. Spring Autumn Cicada was Rank 6 while River Swallowing Toad was only Rank 5.
But that was not his goal!
This was also because the River Swallowing Toad didn't like fighting. If it was a vicious Gu like the Blood River Python, Spring Autumn Cicada's aura would cause it to go berserk and retaliate madly. Right now, Fang Yuan didn't want the River Swallowing Toad to escape.
'Heaven has sent me this opportunity. It would be waste to not use it to my benefit. Hehehe'
While using a Gu which is only 1 rank above would normally cause the other Gu to retaliate but Spring Autumn Cicada was an Immortal Gu while River Swallowing Toad was only a mortal Rank 5 Gu. The difference between mortal and Immortal was higher than the Earth and the Skies. It was immeasurable.
Fang Yuan was a very cautious person by nature and wouldn't take unnecessary risk. However, he had a very high chance of success in this case.
Fang Yuan stood at the riverside, trying out to push at first while observing the surroundings. The River Swallowing Toad's skin was slippery, making one feel that his strength has been nullified.
In addition, it was extremely heavy, one simply couldn't even budge it.
"Can you do it?" Chi Cheng sneered from the side.
Fang Yuan ignored him and said to Chi Shan, "Although I have the increased strength from Black Boar Gu, my strength is probably only a little more than yours. As for pushing this River Swallowing Toad, it is not hopeless, but I need your help."
"What help?" Chi Shan immediately asked.
Fang Yuan slowly explained it. Chi Shan was doubtful, "If we do this, wouldn't it be teaming up? Even if the River Swallowing Toad wakes up, will it still acknowledge you and then willingly leave?"
Fang Yuan smiled, "You don't have to worry about it. As long as you guys keep a distance and not let it detect you, it will be possible. After all, it is a Gu, don't think it as too intelligent."
Everyone went afar watching from a long distance.
The River Swallowing Toad was still dead asleep. It was originally a Gu worm that lived in the rivers and sea, and to it, the force of the waves was normal and could not awaken it.
'Now's the chance', Fang Yuan's deep black eyes shone with a bit of anticipation.
He had never tried using Immortal Gu's aura on a Rank 5 Gu before and could only guess from the stories he had heard. Only the topmost and rarest Rank 5 Gu should be able to retaliate in front of Immortal Gu's aura.
Fang Yuan climbed over the River Swallowing Toad and called Spring Autumn Cicada to surface over the Primeval Sea.
The aura of Rank 6 Immortal Gu Spring Autumn Cicada was fully released. Fang Yuan didn't want to take any chances.
A pair of deep green eyes, in its sleepy state, immediately contracted and stared at Fang Yuan who was beside it. It showed deep fear in its eyes. It was sleeping and suddenly felt an immeasurably deep aura suppressing it.
Fang Yuan was fearless as he matched its gaze.
From its dark eerie and scared eyes, Fang Yuan could see his own reflection.
Fang Yuan didn't let go of the opportunity and immediately started to refine the wild Rank 5 River Swallowing Toad Gu using his primeval essence.
"Jiangaaaang!" River Swallowing Toad raised its head, suddenly opening its mouth and emitting a strange croak as if to retaliate and escape from the immeasurable aura which was suppresing it.
The cry spread out and reverbed throughout Qing Mao mountain.
At once, Fang Yuan could feel his ears going deaf from the ringing noise.
This was after all a retaliation of Rank 5 Gu.
River Swallowing Toad started moving around a little along the river waves.
"Hmph, you are not going anywhere." Fang Yuan had tightly hold on to the River Swallowing Toad. It's movement started slowing as more and more of its body was being refined by Fang Yuan every seconds.
This lasted a few minutes until the River Swallowing Toad was totally refined!
"Hahaha, I finally own the Rank 5 Gu. If any mortal dares cross my path, they will be decimated."