Chapter 719: The Puppet Statue

After obtaining the Breaking Yuan Pill, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with excitement. At this moment, he still couldn’t resist glancing back at Ye Kong with an expression of extreme satisfaction…

After obtaining the Poyuan Pill, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with excitement. At that moment, he couldn’t help but glance back at Ye Kong, his expression one of pure enjoyment…

“When you step into the Innate Realm, I’ll already be close to the mid-Innate stage. Don’t even think about showing off in front of me!”

Ye Kong knew exactly what Xie Yuan was up to, so before Xie Yuan could even open his mouth, Ye Kong had already shut him up.

Sure enough, Xie Yuan, who was on the verge of ecstasy, immediately deflated. Damn it, how could he forget? Even if he reached the Innate Realm, Ye Kong would still crush him beneath his feet.

“If you keep putting me down like this, we can’t even be friends anymore!”

Throwing a disdainful glance, Xie Yuan simply avoided looking at Ye Kong’s smug expression. Out of sight, out of mind. Although the two were like bickering lovers, it was clear that after such a long time of磨合, their relationship had grown increasingly harmonious.

The further they went, the more Xiao Yufan could sense that not far ahead was a gathering place of powerful auras. Presumably, that was the most important inheritance site of the entire Yulong Sect.

“Speed up, or else by the time we get there, we’ll only be left with scraps while others feast…”

After entering the ancient hall, the group had suffered almost no losses, which was definitely good news. The upcoming battle for inheritance would likely be extremely fierce. The more strength they could preserve, the greater their hope of making it to the end.

As Xiao Yufan’s words fell, the group’s speed noticeably increased. Ye Kong and the others were all in agreement: they might not have a chance at obtaining the Yulong Sect’s inheritance, but they absolutely couldn’t hold Xiao Yufan back.

Having been in this mysterious place for so long, Xiao Yufan’s authority had deeply rooted itself in everyone’s hearts. Even the proud Ye Kong had to admit that this man was more exceptional than he had imagined.

The narrow passage finally brightened. When Xiao Yufan and the others emerged from the passage, they were stunned by the scene before them!

According to Xiao Yufan’s judgment, at least a thousand people had entered the ancient hall earlier, but now there were only about a hundred present, many of whom bore obvious injuries.

That wasn’t the most important part. What mattered was that in this relatively open space, there were several shadowy figures. Although these figures showed no signs of aura fluctuations, Xiao Yufan still felt a sense of danger.

“Puppet statues?”

A term suddenly popped into Xiao Yufan’s mind, surprising even himself. Why did he immediately know what these shadowy figures were upon seeing them?

The only explanation was likely the Yulong True Art within him. In fact, when the Yulong Sect’s inheritance was summoned, he had vaguely sensed that the Yulong True Art within him was deeply connected to the Yulong Sect.

“I didn’t expect Brother Xiao to be the last to emerge. You must have gathered quite a few treasures, right?”

Xiao Yufan’s appearance naturally drew the attention of many in the crowd. Yan Zheng and Ning Mo also approached, looking like old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years.

“We were delayed by a minor issue, but now that we’re here, it shouldn’t be too late, right?”

Xiao Yufan harbored no animosity towards the Qianling and Guling Clans. In fact, he admired the lack of arrogance in these two individuals.

“Of course not. We’ll need to deal with these big guys outside the inheritance before we can even think about obtaining the Yulong Sect’s legacy. Right now, everyone’s divided, and who knows what might happen next!”

Yan Zheng glanced towards where the Bloodling and Souling Clans were gathered, his lips twitching slightly. If it weren’t for these guys lurking nearby, he wouldn’t mind going all out to deal with these puppet statues first.

Even though Yan Zheng was quite confident in his own strength, he didn’t think these things outside the inheritance would be easy to handle!

If he were to act, he might be restrained, leaving him no time to guard against the Bloodling Clan. So, they had been gathered here for a while, and no one had made a move. They were waiting!

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could clearly see the situation on the field. Even though everyone here wanted the Yulong Sect’s inheritance, they had to remain patient under these circumstances.

“Are we just going to keep waiting like this?”

Yan Wanyu nodded slightly towards Xiao Yufan, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of curiosity. She hadn’t known that Xiao Yufan had connections with the Guling and Qianling Clans. The closeness Yan Zheng and Ning Mo showed towards Xiao Yufan surprised her, but she didn’t have the energy to dwell on it now. The atmosphere on the field was too eerie…

“If we keep waiting like this, none of us will get the Yulong Sect’s inheritance. Haven’t you noticed? These shadows are becoming more and more solid. If we don’t deal with these puppets soon, we might be trapped here!”

Yan Wanyu’s gaze swept across everyone as she continued.

Hearing this, even Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but glance at the shadowy figures. Indeed, compared to before, they had become much more solid.

“Does anyone from the Dishan Palace have any good suggestions? I don’t think anyone here wants to be stuck in a place like this…”

A voice came from the crowd. The speaker was a mid-Innate stage expert. Though not exceptionally powerful, the fact that he had made it this far proved his strength.

“Let’s join forces to deal with the immediate threat first. As for who gets the inheritance, that will depend on fate!”

At this point, Yan Wanyu’s suggestion was the only compromise. But everyone present knew that when it came to the Yulong Sect’s inheritance, anyone could become an enemy. Would they be willing to trust their backs to an enemy?

The answer was naturally no. If they were to engage with these shadows, everyone would be too preoccupied to watch their backs. If someone took advantage of the situation, getting injured would be the least of their worries. Being permanently trapped here was something no one wanted.

“Haha, joining forces? That’s not a bad idea!”

The first to speak was actually Guo Chen. Xiao Yufan’s narrow eyes immediately narrowed further, as if sensing Xiao Yufan’s gaze. Guo Chen licked his upper lip, his bloodthirsty demeanor making his entire aura turn cold and sinister.

Compared to the Guo Chen who had been rescued like a dead dog at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, this version of him was more like a lurking beast, exuding a dangerous aura that even Xiao Yufan could sense.

However, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t give this guy a second chance to escape from him. Some things needed to be settled once and for all…

Ye Kong knew exactly what kind of person Xie Yuan was, so before Xie Yuan could even open his mouth, he had already preemptively shut him up.

After obtaining the Breaking Origin Pill, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with excitement. At that moment, he couldn’t help but glance back at Ye Kong, his expression one of sheer enjoyment…

“When you step into the Innate Realm, I’ll already be close to the mid-Innate stage. Don’t even think about showing off in front of me!”

Ye Kong knew exactly what Xie Yuan was up to, so before Xie Yuan could even open his mouth, Ye Kong had already shut him down.

Sure enough, Xie Yuan, who was on the verge of ecstasy, immediately deflated. Damn it, how could he forget? Even if he stepped into the Innate Realm, Ye Kong would still crush him beneath his heel.

“If you keep putting me down like this, we can’t even be friends anymore!”

With a look of disdain, Xie Yuan simply avoided Ye Kong’s smug expression. Out of sight, out of mind. Although the two were like bickering rivals, it was clear that after so much time together, their relationship had grown increasingly harmonious.

As they moved forward, Xiao Yufan could sense that not far ahead was a gathering place of powerful auras. That must be the most important inheritance site of the entire Dragon Taming Sect.

“Speed up, or else by the time we get there, we’ll only be left with scraps while others feast…”

After entering the ancient hall, the group had suffered almost no losses, which was definitely good news. The upcoming battle for inheritance would likely be fierce, and preserving even a bit more strength would increase their chances of making it to the end.

As Xiao Yufan’s words fell, the group’s speed noticeably increased. Ye Kong and the others were in complete agreement—they might not have a chance at obtaining the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, but they absolutely couldn’t hold Xiao Yufan back.

Having been in this mysterious place for so long, Xiao Yufan’s authority had deeply ingrained itself in everyone’s hearts. Even the proud Ye Kong had to admit that this man was even more exceptional than he had imagined.

The narrow passage finally showed some light, and when Xiao Yufan and the others emerged, they were stunned by the sight before them!

According to Xiao Yufan’s judgment, at least a thousand people had entered the ancient hall earlier, but now there were only about a hundred present, many of whom bore obvious injuries.

But that wasn’t the most important thing. What mattered was that in this relatively open space, there were several shadowy figures. Although these figures showed no signs of aura fluctuations, Xiao Yufan still felt a sense of danger.

“Puppet statues?”

The term suddenly popped into Xiao Yufan’s mind, surprising even himself. Why did he immediately know what these shadowy figures were upon seeing them?

The only explanation was likely the Dragon Taming True Art within him. In fact, when the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance was summoned, he had vaguely sensed that his Dragon Taming True Art was deeply connected to the sect.

“I didn’t expect Brother Xiao to be the last one out. You must have gathered quite a few treasures, right?”

Xiao Yufan and his group’s appearance naturally drew the attention of many present. Yan Zheng and Ning Mo also approached, their demeanor resembling that of old friends reuniting after years apart.

“We were delayed by a minor issue, but now that we’re here, it shouldn’t be too late, right?”

Xiao Yufan harbored no animosity towards the Thousand Spirit Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan. In fact, he greatly admired the lack of arrogance in these two individuals.

“Of course, it’s not too late. We’ll need to deal with these big guys outside the inheritance before we can obtain the Dragon Taming Sect’s legacy. Right now, everyone’s divided, and who knows what might happen next!”

Yan Zheng glanced towards the area where the Blood Spirit Clan and the Soul Spirit Clan were gathered, his lips twitching slightly. If it weren’t for these guys watching like hawks, he wouldn’t mind going all out to deal with these puppet statues first.

Even though Yan Zheng was quite confident in his own strength, he didn’t think these things outside the inheritance would be easy to handle!

If he made a move, he would likely be tied down, leaving him no room to guard against the Blood Spirit Clan. So, they had been gathered here for some time, and no one had made a move. They were waiting.

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could clearly see the situation on the field. Even though everyone present wanted the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, they had to remain patient under these circumstances.

“Are we just going to keep waiting like this?”

Yan Wanyu nodded slightly towards Xiao Yufan, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of curiosity. She hadn’t known before that Xiao Yufan had connections with the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Thousand Spirit Clan. The closeness Yan Zheng and Ning Mo showed towards Xiao Yufan surprised her, but she didn’t have the energy to dwell on it now. The atmosphere on the field was too strange…

“If we keep waiting like this, none of us will get the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance. Haven’t you noticed? These shadowy figures are becoming more and more solid. If we don’t deal with these puppets soon, we might be trapped here!”

Yan Wanyu’s gaze swept across everyone as she continued.

Hearing this, even Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but glance at the shadowy figures. Indeed, compared to earlier, they had become much more solid.

“Does anyone from the Earth Fiend Palace have any good suggestions? I don’t think anyone here wants to be stuck in this place…”

A voice came from the crowd. The speaker was a mid-Innate stage expert. Though not exceptionally powerful, the fact that he had made it this far proved his strength.

“Let’s join forces to deal with the immediate threat. As for who gets the inheritance, that will depend on fate!”

At this point, Yan Wanyu’s suggestion was the only compromise. But everyone present knew that when it came to the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, anyone could become an enemy. Would they be willing to trust their backs to an enemy?

The answer was naturally no. If they engaged with these shadowy figures, everyone would be too preoccupied to watch their backs. If someone took advantage of the situation, getting injured would be the least of their worries. Being permanently trapped here was something no one wanted.

“Haha, joining forces? That’s not a bad idea!”

The first to speak was actually Guo Chen. Xiao Yufan’s narrow eyes immediately narrowed further, as if sensing Xiao Yufan’s gaze. Guo Chen licked his upper lip, his bloodthirsty demeanor making his entire aura turn cold and sinister.

Compared to the Guo Chen who had been rescued like a dead dog at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, the current Guo Chen was more like a lurking beast, exuding a dangerous aura that even Xiao Yufan could sense.

However, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t give this guy a second chance to escape from him. Some things needed to be settled once and for all…

“If you don’t mock me like that, we can still be friends. But if you keep talking like this, we won’t even be friends anymore!”

Throwing Xie Yuan a look of disdain, Ye Kong simply turned away, refusing to see the smug expression on Ye Kong’s face. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. Although the two were practically quarrelsome companions, it was evident that after so much time spent together, their relationship had become increasingly harmonious.

As they moved forward, Xiao Yufan increasingly sensed that nearby was a place where powerful auras gathered. It was likely the most important legacy site of the entire Yu Long Sect.

“Pick up the pace, or else when we arrive, we’ll only be watching others feast while we sip on broth…”

After entering the ancient hall, the group suffered almost no losses, which was undoubtedly good news. The upcoming battle for the legacy would surely be extremely fierce, so preserving even a little more strength meant an increased chance of making it to the end.

As Xiao Yufan finished speaking, the group’s speed visibly increased. Ye Kong and the others shared the same thought—they probably wouldn’t be able to obtain the Yu Long Sect’s legacy, but they absolutely couldn’t afford to hold Xiao Yufan back.

After spending so much time in this mysterious place, Xiao Yufan’s authority had deeply impressed everyone. Even the proud Ye Kong had to admit that this man was even more exceptional than he had imagined.

The narrow passage finally brightened ahead. As Xiao Yufan and the others stepped out of the passage, they were immediately stunned by the scene before them!

Based on Xiao Yufan’s estimation, there should have been at least a thousand people who had previously entered the ancient hall. Yet now, only about a hundred remained, and many of them bore visible injuries!

But this wasn’t the most shocking part. More importantly, on this relatively open ground, there were several illusory figures. Although none of these figures radiated any discernible aura, Xiao Yufan still felt a sense of danger emanating from them.

“Figures of puppets?”

A word suddenly popped into Xiao Yufan’s mind, surprising even himself. Why did he immediately recognize what these figures were the moment he saw them?

Perhaps the only explanation was the Yu Long True Manual inside him. In fact, when the Yu Long Sect’s legacy was summoned, he had vaguely sensed that the manual within him was indeed deeply connected to the Yu Long Sect.

“Didn’t expect Brother Xiao to be the last to arrive. I suppose you must have gathered quite a few treasures along the way!”

The appearance of Xiao Yufan naturally drew the attention of many people on site. Yan Zheng and Ning Mo also approached, their manner resembling that of old friends meeting again after many years.

“Just ran into a few minor delays. But I suppose arriving now isn’t too late, right?”

Xiao Yufan held no aversion toward the Qian Ling Clan and Gu Ling Clan. On the contrary, he rather appreciated the two for their lack of excessive arrogance.

“Of course not too late. Before obtaining the Yu Long Sect’s legacy, we must first deal with these several tough opponents here. Right now, people’s hearts are not united, and nobody knows what unexpected events might occur next!”

Yan Zheng glanced toward the area where the Blood Ling Clan and Hun Ling Clan stood, his lips curling slightly. If it weren’t for those guys watching like wolves waiting to pounce, he wouldn’t mind going all out first to eliminate these puppet figures.

Even though Yan Zheng was quite confident in his own strength, he certainly didn’t think that these obstacles outside the legacy would be easy to handle!

If he were to strike first, he would likely be restrained, leaving him unable to simultaneously guard against the Blood Ling Clan. Therefore, they had already gathered here for quite some time, and nobody had made a move yet—they were waiting!

A faint smile surfaced at the corner of Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could naturally see through the current situation. Although everyone present desired the Yu Long Sect’s legacy, they all needed to remain calm under these circumstances.

“Are we really going to keep waiting like this?”

Yan Wanyu slightly nodded toward Xiao Yufan, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a different kind of brilliance. She had previously been unaware that Xiao Yufan had connections with members of the Gu Ling Clan and Qian Ling Clan. The closeness Yan Zheng and Ning Mo displayed toward Xiao Yufan surprised her, although she now had no time to dwell on it—the atmosphere on site was just too strange…

“If we continue waiting like this, none of us will be able to obtain the Yu Long Sect’s legacy. Has anyone noticed? These illusions are becoming increasingly solid. If we don’t deal with these puppets in advance, we might end up being trapped here forever!”

Her gaze swept across everyone present as Yan Wanyu continued speaking.

Hearing this, even Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but glance at those illusory figures again. Indeed, compared to just moments ago, the figures were now significantly more solid.

“I wonder if friends from the Di Sha Palace have any better suggestions. I think nobody here wants to be stuck in a place like this…”

After obtaining the Breaking Origin Pill, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with excitement. At this moment, he couldn’t help but glance back at Ye Kong, his expression one of pure enjoyment…

“When you step into the Innate Realm, I’ll already be close to the mid-level Innate Realm. Don’t even think about showing off in front of me!”

Ye Kong knew exactly what Xie Yuan was up to, so before Xie Yuan could even open his mouth, Ye Kong had already shut him down.

Sure enough, Xie Yuan, who was on the verge of ecstasy, immediately deflated. Damn it, how could he have forgotten? Even if he reached the Innate Realm, Ye Kong would still crush him beneath his heel.

“If you keep putting me down like this, we can’t even be friends anymore!”

With a look of disdain, Xie Yuan simply avoided Ye Kong’s smug expression. Out of sight, out of mind. Although the two were like bickering lovers, it was clear that after such a long time of磨合, their relationship had become increasingly harmonious.

The further they went, the more Xiao Yufan could sense that not far ahead was a gathering place of powerful auras. Presumably, that was the most important inheritance site of the entire Dragon Taming Sect.

“Pick up the pace, or else by the time we get there, we’ll only be left with scraps while others feast…”

After entering the ancient hall, the group had suffered almost no losses, which was undoubtedly good news. The upcoming battle for inheritance would likely be extremely fierce. Preserving even a bit more strength would increase their chances of making it to the end.

As Xiao Yufan’s words fell, the group’s speed noticeably increased. Ye Kong and the others were in complete agreement—they might not have a chance at obtaining the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, but they absolutely couldn’t hold Xiao Yufan back.

After spending so much time in this mysterious place, Xiao Yufan’s authority had deeply ingrained itself in everyone’s hearts. Even the proud Ye Kong had to admit that this man was even more exceptional than he had imagined.

The narrow passage finally brightened, and when Xiao Yufan and the others emerged, they were stunned by the scene before them!

According to Xiao Yufan’s estimation, at least a thousand people had entered the ancient hall earlier, but now there were only about a hundred present, many of whom bore obvious wounds.

But that wasn’t the most important thing. What mattered was that in this relatively open space, there were several shadowy figures. Although these figures showed no signs of aura fluctuations, Xiao Yufan still felt a sense of danger.

“Puppet statues?”

The term suddenly popped into Xiao Yufan’s mind, surprising even himself. Why did he immediately know what these shadowy figures were upon seeing them?

The only explanation was likely the Dragon Taming True Art within him. In fact, when the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance was summoned, he had vaguely sensed that his Dragon Taming True Art was deeply connected to the sect.

“Brother Xiao, you’re the last to come out. You must have gathered quite a few treasures, right?”

The appearance of Xiao Yufan and his group naturally attracted the attention of many present. Yan Zheng and Ning Mo also approached, looking like old friends reunited after many years.

“We were delayed by a minor issue, but I don’t think we’re too late, are we?”

Xiao Yufan harbored no resentment towards the Thousand Spirit Clan and the Ancient Spirit Clan. In fact, he admired the lack of arrogance in these two individuals.

“Of course not. We’ll need to deal with these big guys outside the inheritance before we can even think about obtaining the Dragon Taming Sect’s legacy. Right now, people are divided, and who knows what might happen next!”

Yan Zheng glanced towards where the Blood Spirit Clan and the Soul Spirit Clan were gathered, his lips twitching slightly. If it weren’t for these guys watching like hawks, he wouldn’t mind going all out to deal with these puppet statues first.

Even though Yan Zheng was quite confident in his own strength, he didn’t think these things outside the inheritance would be easy to handle!

If they made a move, they might be restrained, leaving no room to defend against the Blood Spirit Clan. So, they had been gathered here for some time, and no one had made a move. They were waiting!

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could clearly see the situation on the field. Even though everyone present wanted the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, they had to remain calm under such circumstances.

“Are we just going to keep waiting like this?”

Yan Wan Yu nodded slightly towards Xiao Yufan, her beautiful eyes filled with a strange light. She hadn’t known before that Xiao Yufan had connections with the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Thousand Spirit Clan. The closeness Yan Zheng and Ning Mo showed towards Xiao Yufan surprised her, but she didn’t have the energy to think about it now. The atmosphere on the field was too eerie…

“If we keep waiting like this, none of us will get the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance. Haven’t you noticed? These shadows are becoming more and more solid. If we don’t deal with these puppets soon, we might be stuck here!”

Yan Wan Yu’s gaze swept across everyone as she continued.

Hearing this, even Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but glance at the shadowy figures. Indeed, compared to before, they had become much more solid.

“Does anyone from the Earth Fiend Palace have any good suggestions? I don’t think anyone here wants to be stuck in this place…”

A voice came from the crowd. The speaker was a mid-level Innate Realm expert. Although not extremely powerful, the fact that he had made it this far proved his strength.

“Let’s join forces to deal with the immediate threat. As for who gets the inheritance, that will depend on fate!”

At this point, Yan Wan Yu’s suggestion was the only compromise. But everyone present knew that when it came to the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance, anyone could become an enemy. Would they be willing to trust their backs to an enemy?

The answer was naturally no. If they fought these shadows, everyone would be too preoccupied to watch their backs. If someone took advantage, getting injured would be the least of their worries. Being completely trapped here was something no one wanted.

“Haha, joining forces? That’s not a bad idea!”

The first to speak was actually Guo Chen. Xiao Yufan’s narrow eyes immediately narrowed further, as if sensing Xiao Yufan’s gaze. Guo Chen licked his upper lip, his bloodthirsty demeanor making his entire aura turn cold and sinister.

Compared to the Guo Chen who had been rescued like a dead dog at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly, the current Guo Chen was more like a lurking beast, exuding a dangerous aura that even Xiao Yufan could sense.

However, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t give this guy a second chance to escape from him. Some things should have been settled long ago…

“First, we unite to deal with the immediate threat. As for who obtains the legacy, that will depend on each individual’s fortune!”

At this point, Yan Wanyu’s suggestion was the only reasonable compromise. However, everyone present clearly understood that when it came to the Yu Long Sect’s legacy, anyone could become an enemy. Would they be willing to entrust their backs to an enemy?

The answer was naturally no. If they were to engage in battle with those illusions, everyone would be too preoccupied to pay attention elsewhere. If someone took advantage of the situation, getting injured would be the least of their worries—being completely trapped here was something nobody wanted.

“Hehe, uniting, huh? That actually sounds like a decent idea!”

Surprisingly, the first to speak was Guo Chen. Xiao Yufan’s sharp eyes narrowed immediately, as if sensing Xiao Yufan’s gaze, Guo Chen licked his upper lip, his bloodthirsty expression making his entire aura turn cold and sinister.

Compared to the Guo Chen who had been rescued like a dying dog during the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, this current version resembled more of a lurking beast, exuding a dangerous aura that even Xiao Yufan could sense.

However, Xiao Yufan would never allow this guy a second chance to escape from his grasp. Some matters had long needed to be settled…