On the next morning, Xiao Yan stood by the side of a deep ravine, his hands clasped behind his back. He gazed into the depths where the Nine Yin Yellow Springs lay. Today, they were to set out for the Void Space to intercept the reinforcements of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
“Xiao Yan, it’s about time. We should get going,” Little Healer Immortal flew over from afar and landed close to him, speaking up.
“Mm,” Xiao Yan slightly nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, an immense spatial force spread out, forming a spatial mirror above the Nine Yin Yellow Springs. This was the barrier he had set up, not only to protect the Nine Yin Yellow Springs but also to instantly sense any movements.
“Cai Lin, you can focus on cultivating. This place is the heart of the Nine Yin Ground Python Clan. Mie has already issued orders, designating this as a forbidden area with strong defenses. I doubt you will face any interference. Once you successfully emerge from seclusion, return to the Falling Star Pavilion.” Xiao Yan’s mouth moved, and a subtle voice, carried by his Dou Qi, entered the Nine Yin Yellow Springs. Without further delay, he turned and dashed towards the distance.
“Not long after Xiao Yan and Little Healer Immortal left, a splashing sound came from the Nine Yin Yellow Springs. In the depths, the massive figure stirred subtly, its large, multicolored eyes slowly opening. She first looked in the direction of Xiao Yan’s departure, then, after a moment, bowed her head, looking deep into the core of the Nine Yin Yellow Springs. Her serpent eyes glinted with a unique light. Ever since entering the Nine Yin Yellow Springs, she had sensed a faint, elusive call. After two weeks of sensing, she finally determined that the call emanated from even deeper within… That depth was not where Yao Ming was sealed, but somewhere even more profound. Even Xiao Yan, guarded by an alien fire, dared not tread there.”
“Although being protected feels nice, I still prefer to be stronger than you. Although it’s a bit difficult now, I’ll do my best…”
The multicolored snake eyes slowly blinked, then Cai Lin flicked her tail, and her enormous body churned up waves, surging rapidly towards the deepest part of the Nine Yin Yellow Springs.
“Brother Xiao Yan, the people of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan will definitely tear open a spatial rift from their clan to enter the Void Space. We can go in first and sense the spatial fluctuations; we will discover their route early.”
In front of a grand hall, Mie smiled at Xiao Yan.
“Mm.”
Xiao Yan nodded.
“This time, I will accompany you personally, along with six elders. Although we are outnumbered, if we can defeat the three major Phoenixes, we can thwart their plans.”
Mie pointed to the six elders behind him.
Xiao Yan glanced over; among them, only one elder with snow-white hair was relatively impressive, but he was only a mid-stage half-saint. The other five were merely at the level of nine-star Dou Zun at most. Such a lineup clearly paled in comparison to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
“Brother Xiao Yan, please don’t hold it against us. If not for the absence of Tianxiao and the Great Elder, our Nine Yin Ground Python Clan wouldn’t be so impoverished.”
Mie sighed, his tone somewhat dejected. If Tianxiao and the Great Elder had been assisting him, the Nine Yin Ground Python Clan would have been much stronger, certainly not far behind the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
“Hehe, what the Chief says makes no difference. Your willingness to help is already the best thing,” Xiao Yan laughed, shaking his head. He glanced at Little Healer Immortal and Qing Lin by his side. Both women, though still far from the half-saint level, were formidable together. Even facing a half-saint, they could hold their own—a significant advantage.
“It’s about time. Let’s set out,” Mie smiled, and with a mighty wave of his palm, a pitch-black spatial rift appeared. Tugging at it again, a black crevice opened before them.
“Let’s go,”
Seeing the rift, Xiao Yan didn’t hesitate, stepping into it first. Little Healer Immortal and Qing Lin followed closely.
“Elders, while I’m away, the clan will be in your hands,” Mie addressed the elders solemnly.
“We will follow your orders,” they replied respectfully.
“Let’s go, too,”
Seeing this, Mie nodded, waving his sleeve and stepping into the rift. The six elders followed.
As the last person stepped through, the rift slowly faded, disappearing entirely.
In the void space, silence reigned. The dark expanse occasionally erupted with intense spatial fluctuations, and gaping, ominous cracks appeared.
“Shh!”
In the silent void, a crack formed. Figures emerged, appearing in the dark, deep space.
“How far is it from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan’s entrance?” Xiao Yan turned to Mie, who had emerged from the spatial rift.
“Hehe, rest assured. My spy in the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan carries a spatial mark I set up. I can sense their position. If they depart from their base, they’ll appear in that area.”
Mie closed his eyes to sense for a moment, then opened them, looking northward, “Let’s go.”
His figure moved first, stepping into the void, zipping ahead. The violent spatial turbulence dissipated as they approached, no longer a threat to those of the Dou Saint level.
“Follow,”
Xiao Yan waved, leading the group after Mie.
“After a half hour, Mie stopped, looking into the darkness, ‘We are not far from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. If they tear open a rift to enter, we will sense it.'”
Xiao Yan looked around, nodding, “The dense spatial turbulence here will conceal us.”
“Hehe, then let’s set our trap,”
Mie chuckled.
Xiao Yan smiled, sitting down. Qing Lin and Little Healer Immortal joined him, waiting for the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan to step into their net.
Time in the void was hazy. Two days passed swiftly in the dark, and soon, in a distant region, the air rippled, and powerful figures stepped out from a spatial rift, emerging in the dark void.
As the last figure emerged, the rift faded.
At the forefront of the group, three figures stood, exuding reverence from the others.
“This mission is crucial. It determines whether our Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan can surpass the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. No mistakes. Anyone who fails will face the clan’s rules!” A woman in red robes, standing between the two, coldly commanded.
Her thirty-year-old appearance belied her terrifying strength. A fierce look made the two elders beside her step back.
“We will follow the Great Elder’s command,”
They replied, not daring to cross the woman. Among them, familiar faces were Feng Qing’er and Jiufeng, contenders for the next Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan leader. They were respectful, fearing reprisal.
“Hmph, Ancient Void Dragon, wait until your infighting ends, and our clan will rise, wiping out your entire race!”
The woman cackled, her form turning into a streak of light, dashing forward, followed by the many warriors.
As she dashed, in the distant void, Xiao Yan and Mie opened their eyes, exchanging smiles.
“Prepare, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan is coming…”
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