Looking at that familiar face, Yun Yun was also stunned. After a long moment, she finally came back to her senses and smiled bitterly, “It’s really you…” Xiao Yan smiled, took out a jade bottle from his storage ring, and handed it to Yun Yun. The latter also understood the intention, took one and swallowed it, then passed the jade bottle to Nalan Yanran, instructing her to distribute the elixirs to the other elders. “How did you end up here?” After taking the elixir, Yun Yun’s complexion improved slightly. She scanned Xiao Yan and Cai Lin with her beautiful eyes, and then shifted her gaze away, seemingly casually asking. “I just happened to enter the Ancient Wilderness Domain and ran into the people of the Heavenly Dark Sect. Then I sensed your presence…” Xiao Yan said with a smile. “Oh.” Yun Yun nodded slightly, and after wandering for a while, her beautiful eyes finally rested on Cai Lin. “I didn’t expect to see you here…” Back in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Yun had been invited by Gu He to head to the Tar Desert to seize the Qinglian Earth Fire from Cai Lin. Later, Cai Lin had appeared on Yun Lain Mountain due to Xiao Yan, but their overall meeting hadn’t been particularly pleasant. So, there was some past grievances between the two women, though neither expected to meet again in such a place. “Hmm.” Cai Lin nodded slightly, but with her cold nature, she didn’t say much or show any interest in deep conversation. And seeing her like this, Yun Yun, who was inherently somewhat proud, naturally wouldn’t be too warm either, so she also fell silent.
Seeing the atmosphere between the two women, Xiao Yan felt a bit awkward and sought help from Little Healer Immortal. The latter glanced at him sideways and turned away, leaving him feeling quite frustrated. He didn’t expect that the usually gentle and compliant Little Healer Immortal would abandon him in this situation.
“Young Hallmaster, thank you for your timely assistance,” said the Flower Sect Elder, who had taken a pill from Nalan Yanran, as she stepped forward and thanked Xiao Yan.
“Ha ha, Elder, you are being too kind. The Starfall Pavilion and the Flower Sect have always been on good terms, and besides, I have a connection with Yun Yun. It’s natural for me to lend a hand,” Xiao Yan said with a smile, then paused and asked, “I wonder how long you have been in the Ancient Wilderness Domain?”
“About five days, but we didn’t have a clear route, so our progress was slow. We also stirred up a group of extremely powerful ferocious beasts along the way. In the end, we were ambushed by the Heavenly Dark Sect, which led to the demise of Elder Qinghua… sigh…” the elder said sadly.
Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile and asked, “Do you know where the other factions’ teams are now?”
“They should be approaching the Ancient Domain Platform in the Ancient Wilderness Domain. That place is an ancient relic where most ferocious beasts won’t venture, so it’s considered a safe area within the Ancient Wilderness Domain.”
Yun Yun, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up, “But it will take us about two more days to reach there.”
“The Ancient Domain Platform, huh.” Xiao Yan’s eyes showed a contemplative look. To successfully obtain the Bodhi Heart, relying solely on their own strength was obviously impossible. Every rare treasure in the world must have a fearsome beast guarding it. Moreover, this ancient Bodhi Tree was one of the top rare treasures in the world, and its guardian beast must be extremely terrifying. Therefore, he had to rely on the strength of other factions to fish in troubled waters. Otherwise, there was no hope.
However, if they could overcome these obstacles and reach the Ancient Domain Platform, the faction that made it would surely be extremely powerful. And perhaps, Xiao Yan might encounter some of his rivals there, like the Soul Palace…
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, and then he said softly, “Then, shall we travel together? Combined, our forces will be stronger, and we can help each other if we encounter any trouble.”
Regardless of how strong the factions at the Ancient Domain Platform were, Xiao Yan had to get there first. Relying solely on their strength was too ineffective.
“Alright,” Yun Yun hesitated upon hearing this. Though the atmosphere with Xiao Yan made her a little uncomfortable, seeing the injured members, she still nodded. The danger of the Ancient Wilderness Domain had become all too clear over the past few days, and relying on their own strength to reach the Ancient Domain Platform would be difficult.
“We’ll continue to head east. Although the west route is shorter, the main path there is occupied by an ‘Ancient Heavenly Demon Python’ with combat power comparable to a five-turn Dou Zun peak expert. If we pass through, we will definitely alert it,” Yun Yun explained.
“An Ancient Heavenly Demon Python?” Xiao Yan was startled upon hearing this. This was an incredibly rare variant snake-type ferocious beast, more vicious than even the Nine Underworlds Earth Snake. However, they were so rare that they were thought to be extinct in the outside world. Yet, he was surprised not because of the rarity of the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python, but because he suddenly remembered that its blood had the effect of cleansing and enhancing physical strength. What he needed most now was to enhance his physical strength, as only then could he perfect the Vajra Glass Body to its peak of nine feet nine inches.
Now, deep in the Ancient Wilderness Domain, and facing those formidable forces later, he needed sufficient strength as a foundation. Moreover, Xiao Yan remembered reading in ancient texts that the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python had a penchant for building blood pools. These blood pools served as breeding grounds for their offspring, and to provide enough energy for them, they would spend centuries gathering richly endowed celestial treasures and then throw them in. Eventually, the energy would be absorbed by the blood, infusing the entire body of their offspring.
“Have you seen the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python in person?” Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed as he asked.
“Yes, we even fought it and almost couldn’t escape,” Yun Yun said gravely.
“Is that so…” Xiao Yan muttered, then looked up at Yun Yun. “I plan to go there. The Ancient Heavenly Demon Python is very useful to me…”
“What?” Hearing Xiao Yan actually wanted to seek out the fiercely ruthless Ancient Heavenly Demon Python, Yun Yun and the others were shocked.
“I have my reasons, and I’m not acting rashly,” Xiao Yan smiled. “Don’t worry, the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python may be strong, but it’s not necessarily capable of dealing with us…”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s determination, Yun Yun could only shake her head helplessly. She pondered for a moment and sighed, “If you insist, then let’s go together. We have so many injured here, and splitting up would be even more dangerous. Coincidentally, we know the route and can help you find the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python quickly.”
“Ha ha, that would be troublesome. Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you,” Xiao Yan said, relieved.
“I really regret telling you this,” Yun Yun said, shaking her head with a bitter smile. She hadn’t expected that her intention to warn Xiao Yan would pique his interest instead.
“Let’s all rest for a moment. We’ll set off in half an hour,” Xiao Yan smiled, then waved and said to everyone.
Hearing this, everyone nodded and sat down cross-legged. Xiao Yan also found a boulder, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and entered a state of light sleep…
Half an hour of rest passed quickly, and Xiao Yan opened his eyes on time. Seeing the improved appearance of the Flower Sect group, he nodded, stood up, and was about to speak when he suddenly sensed something. He looked towards the sky behind him and, after a moment, waved his hand and said quickly, “Everyone, conceal your auras. Someone is coming…”
Hearing Xiao Yan’s words, everyone was alarmed and quickly retreated into the forest, suppressing their auras and breaths to the lowest possible level.
“Whoosh, whoosh.” Shortly after Xiao Yan and the others withdrew into the forest, sounds of breaking wind suddenly echoed in the sky, and several figures dashed across the sky at incredible speeds.
“These guys, they have a lot of guts, not afraid of attracting a siege of fierce beasts,” Little Healer Immortal frowned slightly, saying in a low voice, having seen these people flying in so blatantly.
Xiao Yan furrowed his brows, his eyes fixed on the dazzling figures in the sky. With his exceptional eyesight, he clearly saw a woman in colorful robes leading the large group. This woman gave Xiao Yan a sense of familiarity.
“It’s Feng Qinger of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan!” Xiao Yan’s mind flashed, and he suddenly remembered. A touch of shock flashed in his eyes. He remembered that when he met Feng Qinger in the Dou Sage Ruins, she was only at the Battle Sect realm. But now, the aura Feng Qinger gave off was far beyond that of a common Dou Zun peak, and somehow, he felt that Feng Qinger seemed different from before.
This difference was not in appearance, but in soul! Previously, Feng Qinger’s Celestial Demon Phoenix lineage couldn’t exert any pressure on him, but this time, he felt a faint pressure from her, a pressure he had once felt from Zi Yan: “It’s the pressure of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix…”
Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered, and after a moment, he finally realized, taking a sharp breath. The Ancient Heavenly Phoenix had long since disappeared from the world, so why was this pressure appearing on Feng Qinger again?
“This woman has also encountered a great opportunity, leading to a drastic increase in her strength. Looks like I can’t delay any longer. I must go to the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python. I need to use its blood pool energy to train my Vajra Glass Body to its peak and break through to the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm,” Xiao Yan clenched his fist. These significantly stronger opponents made him feel a sense of urgency!
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