Chapter 704: The Only Reliance

“The Blood Spirit Clan sure reaps what it sows. This mysterious realm might be even more intriguing than we imagined…”

Yan Zheng glanced in the direction Ning Mo was looking, his eyebrows slightly raised, a playful smirk appearing on his lips. He couldn’t help but feel pity for those from the Blood Spirit Clan.

“It’s indeed intriguing. However, judging from her current strength, she probably hasn’t received the inheritance from the Azure Spirit Clan yet. The elders from the Azure Spirit Clan have placed all their hopes on her!”

Of course, it would be a lie to say he had no interest in such an extraordinary woman. However, Ning Mo would never force anyone’s will. If this woman didn’t like him, he wouldn’t bother her. Yet, thinking about the heavy burden she carried, he couldn’t help but feel a touch of compassion.

“A woman shouldn’t have to bear so much. But those from the Azure Spirit Clan are indeed somewhat disappointing!”

Compared to the increasingly powerful Blood Spirit Clan, the Azure Spirit Clan has been deteriorating. Within the secret forces of the ancient martial arts world in China, they are barely at the bottom. Their only hope now is this exceptionally gifted woman.

In terms of talent, that Yu Ya might even be slightly inferior to this woman…

“Hehe, they’re just a bunch of spoiled brats. Even being secluded couldn’t contain them. If anything, it’s their own fault for living too comfortably!”

Speaking of the younger generation of the Azure Spirit Clan, Ning Mo showed more than a little disdain. In his opinion, placing all burdens on a single woman’s shoulders reflected poorly on the lazy youths of the Azure Spirit Clan.

Yan Zheng didn’t say anything further, as he didn’t wish to comment on the Azure Spirit Clan, except for the fact that this remarkably talented woman had emerged from them.

However, as a member of the Ancient Spirit Clan, he understood better the ruthless nature of these secret forces’ inheritances. If this woman truly accepted the inheritance, she might become cold and emotionless.

“Let’s arrange a meeting with them sometime. I can sense that the strength of this group is no less than the young experts sent by the top three sects of the Guardian Temple.” Yan Zheng finally spoke after a long silence.

Apart from being intrigued by the woman, he was also very interested in Xiao Yufan, the leader of the group. He wanted to see what extraordinary qualities the son of that man possessed.

Back then, the Ancient Spirit Clan had even extended an invitation to Situ Yonghui, a man of extraordinary talent, but was rejected, which became a celebrated tale. Naturally, this tale had quite an impact on the Ancient Spirit Clan.

“There isn’t a single mediocre person in the Situ Clan,” this phrase had become a celebrated saying in the hidden martial arts world. Of course, this saying didn’t refer to the hidden clans, but rather the Celestial Alliance and the Silver Fox Lingyu!

Since Xiao Yufan entered the ancient city, he had sensed several pairs of eyes watching him. However, he could tell that these gazes held no malice, so he pretended not to notice.

“Hey, is it because my good looks are too dazzling that I keep feeling someone staring at me from behind?”

“The people of the Blood Spirit Clan are indeed reaping what they sow. This mysterious land is probably even more fascinating than imagined…”

Yan Zheng glanced in the direction Ning Mu was looking, his brow slightly raised, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity for those from the Blood Spirit Clan.

“It is indeed fascinating. But judging by her current strength, she probably hasn’t yet received the inheritance of the Green Spirit Clan. The elders of the Green Spirit Clan have placed all their hopes on her!”

To say that he had no other thoughts about such an outstanding woman would be a lie. However, Ning Mu would not force her. If this woman didn’t like him, he wouldn’t cling to her. Yet, thinking of the heavy burden she carried, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity.

“A woman shouldn’t have to bear so much. But those from the Green Spirit Clan are really too disappointing!”

Compared to the increasingly powerful Blood Spirit Clan, the Green Spirit Clan has been declining. Among the hidden forces in the ancient martial arts world of China, they are now at the bottom. Their only hope lies in this exceptionally talented woman.

In terms of talent, even Yu Ya might be slightly inferior to her…

“Haha, just a bunch of spoiled brats. If they don’t step into the world, they can’t be contained. It’s their own fault for living too comfortably!”

When it came to the young talents of the Green Spirit Clan, Ning Mu couldn’t help but feel disdain. In his opinion, placing all the burden on a woman was entirely the fault of the incompetent young men of the Green Spirit Clan.

Yan Zheng didn’t say anything more. He didn’t want to comment on the Green Spirit Clan, but he couldn’t ignore the fact that such a remarkable woman had emerged from their ranks.

As a member of the Ancient Spirit Clan, he knew all too well how domineering the inheritances of these hidden forces could be. If this woman truly accepted the inheritance, she might become a cold, emotionless person.

“Let’s find some time to meet them. I can sense that this group’s strength is no less than the top young experts sent by the Guardian Temple’s top three factions.” After a long silence, Yan Zheng spoke.

Besides being interested in that woman, he was also very curious about Xiao Yufan, the leader of the group. He wanted to see what made the son of that man so exceptional.

After all, back in the day, the Ancient Spirit Clan had extended an olive branch to the exceptionally talented Situ Yonghui, but he had refused, which became a well-known story. Of course, this story also had a significant impact on the Ancient Spirit Clan.

The Situ family has no mediocrities—this saying has become a well-known tale in the hidden martial arts world. Of course, this doesn’t refer to the hidden families, but rather to the Tian Alliance and Silver Fox Lingyu!

Since Xiao Yufan entered the ancient city, he had noticed those gazes. However, he could sense that there was no malice in their eyes, so he pretended not to see them.

“Hey, is it because I’m too handsome? Why do I always feel like someone is watching me from behind?”

Ye Kong, who had also stepped into the Xiantian realm, had a keen sense of perception. After being watched by Yan Zheng and Ning Mu for so long, he finally realized it.

“Your back is facing me, and I have no interest in you. Can you stop being so narcissistic?”

Xie Yuan, who was behind Ye Kong, glared at him. He was really starting to dislike this guy. If he ever stepped into the Xiantian realm, he would definitely challenge him, just to stop him from showing off all the time…

“Oops, my bad!”

Ye Kong let out an awkward laugh as he nearly bumped into Xie Yuan when he turned around. It was no wonder—the only two women in the group were by Xiao Yufan’s side, so naturally, he was surrounded by men.

“Ying’er, do you know those people? You seem a bit preoccupied…”

By now, Xiao Yufan had grown accustomed to Ye Kong’s personality. However, during the martial arts conference, Ye Kong had been quite composed, but now he seemed a bit frivolous.

Having been stuck in the Guardian Temple for so long, even the most composed person would feel a bit giddy with newfound freedom. It must be said, their lives were somewhat isolated, and it was a bit pitiful.

“We’ve crossed paths before, but we’re not very familiar. If we’re in this mysterious land, they might be people we can trust.”

Cheng Ying’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a beautiful smile appeared on her lips. She had noticed those people earlier. In her memory, the Thousand Spirit Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan were on good terms with the Green Spirit Clan.

“It seems those people are quite significant. Good thing we found this ancient city!”

Xiao Yufan could sense the fluctuations in Cheng Ying’s emotions. Those people were definitely not ordinary. Even he felt the intimidating aura of their strength. With so many top experts gathered in this ancient city, something big must be about to happen.

Cheng Ying nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with intrigue. The fact that people from the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Thousand Spirit Clan had appeared here at the same time suggested that some kind of inheritance might be about to emerge.

After all, this mysterious land was vast, and the inheritances varied greatly. Many forces were scattered across different regions. If not for that, all the forces would have gathered together, leading to a bloody conflict.

The ancient city showed no signs of desolation. It seemed the Earth Fiend Palace had been operating here for some time. The number of people gathered here had reached a terrifying level—nearly a thousand.

With so many young talents gathered together, the sheer presence was overwhelming. The weakest among them were at the Houtian realm. The hidden families and the Guardian Temple had indeed spared no effort in nurturing the younger generation.

“Let’s first gather some information about this mysterious land in the ancient city. We’ve been walking in the dark for so long; we’ve probably missed a lot of important events.”

Xiao Yufan’s gaze swept over the group as he spoke. After walking for so long, they must be feeling restless. It was time to give them some freedom and also gather some information about the mysterious land.

This mysterious space had been open for some time. It was impossible that no force had obtained an inheritance. Moreover, Xiao Yufan and his group had no idea where the inheritances from the previous ancient martial arts era might be hidden.

Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Ye Kong, Xie Yuan, and the others couldn’t help but smile. Finally, after being so restrained for so long, they could relax and have some fun. As for gathering information, they had already mentally checked out…

“It’s me behind you, you conceited fool. I have no interest in you, so stop being so full of yourself!”

“The people of the Blood Spirit Clan, indeed, those who commit many injustices will inevitably bring about their own downfall. This mysterious land is probably even more fascinating than imagined…”

Yan Zheng glanced in the direction Ning Mu was looking, his eyebrows slightly raised, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity for those from the Blood Spirit Clan.

“It is indeed fascinating. But judging by her current strength, she probably hasn’t yet received the inheritance of the Green Spirit Clan. The elders of the Green Spirit Clan have placed all their hopes on her!”

To say that he had no other thoughts about such an exceptional woman would be a lie. However, Ning Mu would not force anyone. If this woman didn’t like him, he wouldn’t cling to her. But thinking of the heavy burden she carried, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity.

“A woman shouldn’t have to bear so much. But those from the Green Spirit Clan are really too incompetent!”

Compared to the increasingly powerful Blood Spirit Clan, the Green Spirit Clan was declining day by day. Among the hidden forces in the ancient martial arts world of China, they could only be considered at the bottom. Their only reliance now was this exceptionally talented woman.

In terms of talent, even Yu Ya might be slightly inferior to her…

“Haha, just a bunch of spoiled brats. If they don’t enter the world, they can’t even restrain those guys. The blame can only be placed on them for living too comfortably!”

When it came to the young talents of the Green Spirit Clan, Ning Mu felt a bit of disdain. In his opinion, placing all the burden on a woman was entirely the fault of the incompetent young men of the Green Spirit Clan.

Yan Zheng didn’t say anything more. He didn’t want to comment on the Green Spirit Clan, but he couldn’t ignore the fact that such a remarkable woman had emerged from their ranks.

As a member of the Ancient Spirit Clan, he knew better than anyone how domineering the inheritances of these hidden forces could be. If this woman truly accepted the inheritance, she might become a cold, emotionless person.

“Let’s find time to meet them. I can sense that the strength of this group is no less than the top young experts sent by the Guardian Temple.” After a long silence, Yan Zheng spoke.

Besides being interested in that woman, he was also very curious about Xiao Yufan, the leader of the group. He wanted to see what extraordinary qualities the son of that man possessed.

It was worth noting that the Ancient Spirit Clan had once extended an olive branch to the exceptionally talented Situ Yonghui, but he had refused, which became a well-known story at the time. Of course, this story also had a significant impact on the Ancient Spirit Clan.

“There is no mediocrity in the Situ family,” this saying had become a well-known tale in the hidden martial arts world. Of course, this didn’t refer to the hidden families, but to the Tian Alliance and Silver Fox Lingyu!

Since entering the ancient city, Xiao Yufan had noticed those gazes, but he could tell there was no malice in them, so he pretended not to see them.

“Hey, is it because I’m too handsome? Why do I always feel like someone is watching me from behind?”

Ye Kong, who had also stepped into the innate realm, was extremely sensitive to his surroundings. After being watched by Yan Zheng and Ning Mu for so long, he finally realized it.

“Behind you is me, and I have no interest in you. Can you stop being so narcissistic?”

Xie Yuan, standing behind Ye Kong, glared at him. He was really starting to dislike this guy. If he ever stepped into the innate realm, he would definitely challenge him to a fight, just to stop him from showing off in front of him all the time…

“Oops, my bad!”

Ye Kong chuckled awkwardly, almost bumping into Xie Yuan as he turned around. It was no wonder; the only two women in the group were both by Xiao Yufan’s side, so naturally, he was surrounded by men.

“Ying’er, do you know those people? You seem a bit preoccupied…”

By now, Xiao Yufan had grown accustomed to Ye Kong’s personality. Although he had appeared very composed during the martial arts conference, he now seemed a bit frivolous.

Having been stuck in the Guardian Temple for so long, even the most composed person would feel a bit lightheaded upon suddenly gaining freedom. It had to be said, their lives were somewhat isolated and pitiable.

“We’ve crossed paths before, but we’re not very familiar. If we’re in this mysterious land, they could be considered trustworthy allies!”

Cheng Ying’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a beautiful smile appeared on her lips. She had noticed those people earlier. In her memory, the Thousand Spirit Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan were on good terms with the Green Spirit Clan.

“It seems those people are quite significant. Good thing we found this ancient city!”

Xiao Yufan could sense the fluctuations in Cheng Ying’s emotions. Those people were definitely not ordinary. Even he felt the intimidating aura of their strength. With so many top experts gathered in this ancient city, something significant must be about to happen.

Cheng Ying nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with interest. The fact that the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Thousand Spirit Clan had appeared in this place at the same time suggested that some kind of inheritance might be emerging here.

This mysterious land was vast, and the inheritances varied greatly. Many forces were scattered across different regions. If not for this, all the forces gathered together would surely lead to a bloody storm.

The ancient city showed no signs of desolation, indicating that the Earth Fiend Palace had been operating here for some time. The number of people gathered here had reached a terrifying level, with nearly a thousand individuals.

With so many young talents gathered together, the sheer momentum was overwhelming. The weakest among them were at the post-innate realm. The hidden families and the Guardian Temple truly spared no effort in nurturing the younger generation.

“Let’s first gather some information about this mysterious land in the ancient city. We’ve been walking in the dark for so long; we’ve probably missed many important events.”

Xiao Yufan’s gaze swept over the group as he spoke. After walking such a long distance, they must be feeling restless. It was time to give them some freedom and also gather information about the mysterious land.

This mysterious space had been open for some time. It was impossible that no force had obtained an inheritance. Moreover, Xiao Yufan and his group had no idea which areas might contain inheritances from the previous ancient martial arts era.

Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan couldn’t help but smile. Finally, after being so bored for so long, they could relax and have some fun. As for gathering information, they had already mentally dismissed that task…

“Just an accident, an accident!”

Ye Kong chuckled awkwardly. As he turned his head, he almost bumped into Xie Yuan, which made him feel rather embarrassed. No wonder, after all, the only two women in the group were by Xiao Yufan’s side, naturally leaving all the men around him.

“Ying’er, do you know those people? Why do you look troubled…”

Xiao Yufan had already become accustomed to Ye Kong’s personality. Though he had been very composed during the martial arts competition, now he seemed a bit frivolous.

It must be that staying in the Guardian Temple for so long, even the most composed person would feel a bit elated upon suddenly gaining freedom. It was undeniable that these people’s somewhat isolated lifestyle was indeed a bit pitiful.

“We’ve met before, but we aren’t that familiar. If we’re going to explore this mysterious place, they might be reliable allies.”

As her lashes fluttered gently, Cheng Ying’s lips curved into a pleasing smile. She had noticed those people earlier. In her memory, the Qianling Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan were among the few factions friendly to the Azure Spirit Clan.

“It seems those people aren’t ordinary either. Good thing we found this ancient city!”

Xiao Yufan could sense the fluctuation in Cheng Ying’s emotions. Those people must be no ordinary individuals. Even he could feel the pressure from their strength. With so many peak experts gathered in this ancient city, something significant must be about to happen.

Nodding lightly, Cheng Ying’s beautiful eyes sparkled with a different light. The presence of the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Qianling Clan here at the same time probably meant that some inheritance was about to emerge.

After all, the mysterious realm was extremely vast, and the inheritances varied. Many factions were spread across different regions. Otherwise, if all factions gathered together, it would surely result in a bloody storm.

The ancient city showed no signs of desolation, indicating that the Earth Sha Palace had been operating here for some time. The number of people gathered was astonishing, reaching nearly a thousand.

“The people of the Blood Spirit Clan are indeed reaping what they sow. This mysterious land is probably even more fascinating than imagined…”

Yan Zheng glanced in the direction Ning Mu was looking, his brow slightly raised, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity for those from the Blood Spirit Clan.

“It is indeed fascinating. But judging by her current strength, she probably hasn’t yet received the inheritance of the Green Spirit Clan. The elders of the Green Spirit Clan have placed all their hopes on her!”

To say that he had no other thoughts about such an exceptional woman would be a lie, but Ning Mu wouldn’t force anything. If this woman didn’t like him, he wouldn’t cling to her. However, thinking about the heavy burden she carried, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of pity.

“A woman shouldn’t have to bear so much, but those from the Green Spirit Clan are really too incompetent!”

Compared to the increasingly powerful Blood Spirit Clan, the Green Spirit Clan was declining day by day. Among the hidden forces of the ancient martial arts world in China, they could only be considered at the bottom. Their only reliance now was this exceptionally talented woman.

In terms of talent, even Yu Ya might be slightly inferior to her…

“Haha, just a bunch of spoiled brats. If they don’t step into the world, they can’t even restrain those guys. It’s their own fault for living too comfortably!”

When it came to the young talents of the Green Spirit Clan, Ning Mu couldn’t help but feel disdain. In his opinion, placing all the burden on a woman was entirely the fault of the incompetent young men of the Green Spirit Clan.

Yan Zheng didn’t say anything more. He didn’t want to comment on the Green Spirit Clan, simply because such a remarkable woman had emerged from their ranks.

But as a member of the Ancient Spirit Clan, he knew better how domineering the inheritance of these hidden forces could be. If this woman truly accepted the inheritance, she might become a cold, emotionless person.

“Let’s find some time to meet them. I can sense that the strength of this group is no weaker than the top young experts sent by the Guardian Temple.” After a long silence, Yan Zheng finally spoke.

Apart from being interested in that woman, he was also very curious about Xiao Yufan, the leader of the group. He wanted to see what extraordinary qualities the son of that man possessed.

After all, back in the day, the Ancient Spirit Clan had extended an olive branch to the exceptionally talented Situ Yonghui, but he had refused, which became a well-known story at the time. Of course, this story also had a significant impact on the Ancient Spirit Clan.

“The Situ family has no mediocrity.” This saying had become a well-known tale in the hidden martial arts world. Of course, this didn’t refer to the hidden families, but rather to the Tian Alliance and Silver Fox Lingyu!

Since Xiao Yufan entered the ancient city, he had noticed those gazes, but he could sense that there was no malice in them, so he simply pretended not to see them.

“Huh, is it because I’m too handsome? Why do I always feel like someone is staring at me from behind?”

Ye Kong, who had also stepped into the innate realm, was extremely perceptive. After being stared at by Yan Zheng and Ning Mu for so long, he finally realized it.

“Your back is facing me, and I have no interest in you. Can you stop being so narcissistic?”

Xie Yuan, who was behind Ye Kong, glared at him fiercely. He couldn’t stand this guy anymore. If he ever stepped into the innate realm, he would definitely challenge him to a fight, just to stop him from showing off in front of him all the time…

“Oops, my bad!”

Ye Kong let out an awkward laugh as he turned around and almost bumped into Xie Yuan. It was no wonder, since the only two women in the group were both by Xiao Yufan’s side, leaving him surrounded by men.

“Ying’er, do you know those people? You seem a bit preoccupied…”

By now, Xiao Yufan had grown accustomed to Ye Kong’s personality. Although he had been very composed during the martial arts conference, he now seemed a bit frivolous.

Having stayed in the Guardian Temple for so long, even the most composed person would feel a bit lightheaded upon gaining freedom. It had to be said, the lives of these guys were somewhat isolated and pitiable.

“We’ve crossed paths before, but we’re not too familiar. If we’re in this mysterious land, they could be considered trustworthy allies!”

Cheng Ying’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a beautiful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She had noticed those people earlier. In her memory, the Thousand Spirit Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan were on good terms with the Green Spirit Clan.

“It seems those people are quite significant. Good thing we found this ancient city!”

Xiao Yufan could sense the fluctuations in Cheng Ying’s emotions. Those people were definitely not ordinary. Even he could feel the intimidating aura emanating from them. With so many top experts gathered in this ancient city, something big must be about to happen.

Cheng Ying nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes gleaming with intrigue. The fact that members of the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Thousand Spirit Clan had appeared in this place at the same time suggested that some kind of inheritance might be about to emerge here.

After all, this mysterious land was vast, and the inheritances varied greatly. Many forces were scattered across different regions. If it weren’t for that, all the forces gathering in one place would surely lead to a bloodbath.

The ancient city showed no signs of desolation, indicating that the Earthly Fiend Palace had been operating here for some time. The number of people gathered here had reached a terrifying level, with nearly a thousand individuals present.

With so many young talents gathered together, the sheer momentum was overwhelming. The weakest among them were at the Houtian realm. The hidden families and the Guardian Temple had indeed spared no effort in nurturing the younger generation.

“Let’s first gather some information about this mysterious land in the ancient city. We’ve been walking blindly for so long and have probably missed many important events.”

Xiao Yufan’s gaze swept over the group as he spoke. After walking for so long, they must be feeling restless. It was time to give them some freedom and also gather some information about the mysterious land.

This mysterious space had been open for some time now. It was impossible that no force had obtained an inheritance. Moreover, Xiao Yufan and the others had no idea which areas might contain inheritances from the previous ancient martial arts era.

Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Ye Kong, Xie Yuan, and the others couldn’t help but smile. Finally, after being so bored for so long, they could relax and have some fun. As for gathering information, they had already mentally filtered that out…

“Let’s first gather information about this mysterious realm within the ancient city. We’ve been wandering around blindly for so long, probably missing out on many major events!”

Xiao Yufan scanned the group with his gaze and spoke. After such a long journey, they must be bored stiff. It was time to give them some freedom, which would also be a good opportunity to gather information about the mysterious realm.

This mysterious space had already opened for some time. If no faction had obtained an inheritance yet, that would be impossible. Moreover, Xiao Yufan and his companions had no idea where the inheritances from the previous martial arts era might be hidden.

Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan’s faces lit up with smiles. Finally, after such a long period of dullness, they could take a break and have some fun. As for gathering information, they had already subconsciously ignored that part…