Xiao Yan hurriedly pushed open the door, and with one glance, he saw a graceful figure dressed in snow-white attire standing elegantly at the end of the quiet courtyard before the room. The woman’s face bore a smile that was exceedingly charming.
“Finally, you’ve returned,” Xiao Yan stopped and gazed at the woman under the sunlight, stunned. Now, Little Healer Immortal’s once snow-white hair had regained its original color. Her long, black tresses cascaded down like a waterfall, draping freely behind her. A gentle breeze blew, causing her hair to sway…
At this moment, Little Healer Immortal looked exactly as she did when Xiao Yan first met her in Qingshan Town of the Jia Ma Empire. Apart from her increasingly captivating and matured demeanor, everything else, including the gentle smile on her face, remained unchanged.
Now, she was truly the Little Healer Immortal! The very same Little Healer Immortal who, in Qingshan Town, had saved lives and been revered by countless mercenaries as a fairy.
“Do you… not recognize me?” Little Healer Immortal stepped forward lightly, walking slowly to Xiao Yan, and couldn’t help but chuckle at his dazed expression.
“Your hair…” Xiao Yan murmured, and then his gaze halted on the smooth forehead of Little Healer Immortal. There, a complex, light-gray mark, resembling a rune, was visible.
“This is the mark where the Calamity Poison Body resides. Now, all the calamitous poison in my body has been transformed into this rune. That senior was indeed a genius, managing to find a way to completely refine the Calamity Poison Body.” Little Healer Immortal smiled as she gently touched the rune on her forehead.
Xiao Yan nodded in understanding, his eyes scanning her, and then he sighed, “From the aura I sense, you might be stronger than the Heavenly Fire Venerable, right?”
“I should be around the rank of Seven-star,” Little Healer Immortal smiled sweetly. The complete liberation from the Calamity Poison Body seemed to have lifted a heavy burden from her heart, and her smile was more carefree and radiant than ever before.
“Seven-star Dou Zun,” Xiao Yan also let out a soft sigh. Even though she had advanced to become a Seven-star Dou Zun, this made him feel somewhat speechless, especially since he himself only managed to barely advance two stars after swallowing the Mysterious Flame. Why were the people he knew always so exceptional?
“In the past, my body accumulated too much poisonous energy, which turned my hair white. But after practicing the cultivation method left by that senior, the gathered poison became a major supplement. Otherwise, such a leap wouldn’t have been possible,” Little Healer Immortal said softly.
Xiao Yan nodded helplessly. Although he was genuinely happy for the others’ good fortune, their rapid advancement still felt somewhat overwhelming. In less than a year, everyone’s strength had surged, reaching a formidable level. With the current lineup, if they encountered the Soul Sect’s Nine Heaven Reverend again, they would definitely be able to defeat him!
A seemingly Five-star Dou Zun but capable of unleashing terrifying combat power far beyond even a Six or Seven-star Dou Zun, along with two Six-star Dou Zuns and one Seven-star Calamity Poison Body, this team was formidable enough to retreat unscathed even if confronted by the Soul Sect, as long as the opponent didn’t field a super powerhouse at the half-Magnum Opus level.
“Since you’re here, we should set off,” Xiao Yan gradually recovered from the shock of Little Healer Immortal’s strength, stretched, and grinned lazily.
“Okay.” Little Healer Immortal smiled, not objecting. She always preferred to quietly stand behind him, helping as needed.
The next day after Little Healer Immortal returned to the Starfall Pavilion, Xiao Yan and his group finally assembled again, quickly prepared, and set off discreetly. Only a few, such as Pharmacist Elder, were informed, and they left without alerting anyone else.
The Ancient Realm was located in the eastern region of the Central Plains. Most of the forces there were considered subordinate to the Ancient Clan, though even some leaders were unfamiliar with the Supreme Leader of the eastern region. They knew only that this supreme figure possessed extremely terrifying strength, and it was helpful to have the backing of an Ancient Clan force when traversing the vast and endless eastern region.
The mysterious and powerful Ancient Clan, whose lineage extended back to ancient times, possessed talents that ordinary people envied. The arduous path of cultivation that most found difficult was, to them, a direct, smooth road to the Dao. With minimal practice, they could become strong figures, surpassing their peers, and earning various brilliant achievements.
Because of this, the Ancient Clan was seen as enigmatic in the eastern region, and in some remote areas, people even regarded them as deities, a fervor that was hard to believe given that no true gods existed in this world.
The Starfall Pavilion was far from the eastern region, and even with Xiao Yan and his group’s speed plus the use of spatial wormholes, it would take nearly half a month to reach their destination.
With no other choice, Xiao Yan and his companions pushed forward, calculating that there was only about a month left before the coming-of-age ceremony of the Ancient Clan. If they were late, they might miss this rare event.
*Whoosh!*
A huge shadow streaked across the azure sky, leaving a visible wake and a trail of putrid wind as it sped through the air.
“At our current pace, we should arrive in the eastern region tomorrow. However, the entrance to the Ancient Realm is said to be in a city called the Ancient Holy City in the center of the eastern region.” On the massive body of the Nine Dark Earth Snake, several figures sat steadily. Little Healer Immortal, holding a map, addressed Xiao Yan.
“The Ancient Holy City, huh…” Xiao Yan nodded. He had heard of it—a city even more famous than the Saint Pill City of the Alchemist Tower because it housed the entrance to the Ancient Realm.
“The Ancient Holy City strictly prohibits outsiders from entering. It is guarded by many strong figures of the Ancient Clan. Without an invitation, even a peak Dou Zun would struggle to enter,” Little Healer Immortal said with a smile.
“But for us, that’s not an issue. In the eastern region, many major cities have spatial wormholes leading directly to the area around the Ancient Holy City. We can use these wormholes to get there. If all goes well, we should reach the Ancient Holy City in about five days.”
Xiao Yan nodded, then turned to Qing Lin, “Is everything okay?”
“Yeah, there’s no trace of spatial fluctuations within a hundred miles. We left suddenly, making it difficult for the Soul Sect to track us.” Qing Lin nodded slightly, her three small black dots rotating in her eyes, detecting any energy fluctuations within a hundred-mile radius.
Xiao Yan smiled, “Then let’s speed up.”
As he spoke, the Nine Dark Earth Snake swished its enormous tail, and its massive body shot off like a meteor, disappearing into the horizon. Their journey was smooth, and by the next morning, they entered the eastern region of the Central Plains without stopping, heading straight for a large city to find a spatial wormhole leading to the Ancient Holy City.
As they passed through the spatial wormhole, Xiao Yan and his group were surprised to see that it was bustling. The spatial channel was filled with streaks of light, and even some strong figures were seen stepping through the air. Among them, the weakest had a Battle Sect level of strength. Clearly, these people were heading for the Ancient Holy City, but it was unclear which faction they belonged to.
Due to the mix of various backgrounds, Xiao Yan and his group did not engage in conversation. During their quiet and swift journey, about five days passed. On the fifth day, Xiao Yan, who had been keeping his eyes closed, slowly opened them, looking at the end of the silver spatial channel, where the space energy was fluctuating wildly. A silver light appeared faintly.
“Finally, we are almost there…” Xiao Yan exhaled, a fiery determination rising in his heart. The beautiful, enchanting face of Xuner grew clearer in his mind.
“Xuner, I’m coming…” The young man, once awestruck by this enigmatic clan, was now ready to face them head-on.
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