Xiao Yan? Is he the one who killed Shen Yun?” In the dense forest shrouded by mist, many gazes fixed onto the young figure not far away in astonishment. Xiao Yan’s name had been buzzing around for some time. Among the younger generation, it was extremely rare to force a powerful expert like Fei Tian to intervene, and what was even more astonishing was that this person could actually escape from Fei Tian’s clutches. This was truly shocking as Fei Tian, the old demon, was known to be terrifying in the northern region of Central Plains.
Noticing the various emotions in the surrounding gazes, Xiao Yan frowned slightly. He shook his arm, and the colorful satin ribbon in his hand automatically shot back, eventually being received into the sleeve of the woman in the colorful dress. “You go your way, I’ll go mine. Don’t provoke me, and I won’t attack you,” Xiao Yan stared at the woman in the colored dress and said slowly. He could vaguely sense that this woman was quite strong, and given that she was a top candidate to become the next head of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, he doubted that she lacked any final tricks. His current goal was simply to secure one of the ten spots, and there was no direct conflict with her, so he did not wish to expend too much energy on her just yet.
“Very arrogant words… I won’t attack you either for now. The Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain, I’ll wait for you there. If you have the qualification to reach it, we can resolve our grudge with the Wind Lightning Pavilion then,” the woman in the colored blouse said with a light smile, though there was a hint of chill in her laughter. “Of course, if you are defeated before you even reach the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain, it would only prove that your accomplishments were made with the help of others.”
After speaking, the woman in the colored dress lightly tapped the ground with her toe, and her body flickered like a butterfly, disappearing swiftly into the thick fog. Seeing her leave, Xiao Yan sneered inwardly. Glancing around, he took small, slow steps in another direction. After a moment, he vanished into the mist under the watchful eyes of many.
“Shame, they didn’t fight. It would have been interesting to see who was better between the two.” Observing the pair withdraw, the crowd couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
“Hehe, they’re just saving their strength. There are many powerful magical beasts in the Tianmu Mountains, especially around the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain. Without the proper skills, one might just end up dying for nothing. But once they reach their destination, a fierce battle is inevitable.”
Amidst whispers that circulated, the crowd dispersed, either alone or in groups, heading into the mountains. Due to the dense energy mist within the mountain, maps were of little use. Some had to rely on luck to find their way.
As the people spread out, the quiet mountain gradually grew lively. With the influx of individuals, the mountains, typically famous for its beasts, became bustling. However, beneath this lively atmosphere, the imminent danger was hidden.
But where there was danger, there was also reward. The Tianmu Mountains were filled with magic beasts and rich in energy, making it abundant with rare earth treasures. Even if one failed to get into the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain, stumbling upon any of these resources would still be a significant gain.
In summary, the Tianmu Mountains, while perilous, could be considered a treasure trove. With enough luck and power, one could return bountifully.
In the misty forest, Xiao Yan darted out, glancing around. The mist contained mixed energy and was hard to dispel, greatly obstructing vision. People within it were like flies without a head, turning aimlessly.
“A map is useless here. The only thing known is that the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain is located deep within Tianmu Mountains. But how long will it take to get to the depths through all this turning?” Xiao Yan halted, pondered for a moment, then leapt up, landing on a large tree branch. He scurried up like a nimble monkey until he reached the treetop. Looking down, Xiao Yan was stunned to see that the mist was even thicker above, obstructing his view beyond ten meters. Looking up, he shrank back, feeling the overwhelming pressure of a vast surge of multicolored energy. In the Tianmu Mountains, he could not rely on Old Master Yao’s power. Therefore, he had to depend on himself.
Letting out a soft sigh, Xiao Yan knew that Miss Feng must have the route to the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain. Given the Wind Lightning Pavilion’s capabilities, they should be well-versed in the terrain of the Tianmu Mountains. Having anticipated the mist, they could move straight to their goal without wasting time on the path. Thus, major forces like the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion, and even smaller factions, likely had prepared in advance. Adding them up, it already surpassed ten, putting Xiao Yan at a disadvantage.
“Having a powerful faction is indeed advantageous. The Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain will appear after one day of energy surges. So, I must arrive within a day, or else, I’ll miss my chance.” Smiling bitterly, Xiao Yan contemplated and suddenly sat cross-legged, his soul perception spreading from his forehead.
Although Xiao Yan did not know the exact location of the Blood Pool of Heavenly Mountain, as the core of the mountains, it required an enormous amount of pure energy to form the unique water. The Blood Pool would be the place with the strongest energy in the entire mountain range. Using his soul perception, he aimed to pinpoint the area of the highest concentration and rush there.
As his soul perception rapidly expanded, the energy fluctuations within a radius of ten miles clearly reflected in his mind, and the direction of the energy flow gradually became clear.
“In the north, huh…”
After about half an hour, Xiao Yan opened his tightly closed eyes and turned his gaze towards the northern sky. Under his perception, the energy of the mountains seemed to gather towards that direction.
Finding the right spot, Xiao Yan leapt off the treetop, landing gracefully on the ground, startling a passerby who quickly retreated and drew his weapon.
Ignoring the frightened individual, Xiao Yan lightly touched the ground, his body transforming into a black shadow, dashing into the mist. Moving swiftly through the forest, he headed towards the area where the energy converged.
Along the way, he saw many engaging in fierce battles with magic beasts, but Xiao Yan did not pause, his body passing through like a ghost. With his keen soul perception, he could detect hidden beasts, thus avoiding unnecessary confrontations, allowing him to progress at a fearsome speed.
After rushing for nearly an hour, Xiao Yan slowed down as the strength of the magical beasts in the depths of the mountain increased. Any further reckless advancement could attract unwelcome attention. Although unafraid, such distractions were undesirable.
Tapping the tree trunk, Xiao Yan darted out with agility, his eyes carefully scanning the surroundings. Landing without a sound, he resembled a spectral figure.
Leaping onto another large tree, Xiao Yan was about to spring forward when he felt a disturbance ahead. There, a man and a beast confronted each other.
First, his eyes fell on the large magical beast, and he muttered in surprise, “A sixth-grade magical beast?” He then turned his gaze to the man. Anyone who could reach this point was no ordinary person, and this man was no exception. Clad in tight black attire, he appeared quite young with a stern face. A blue sword rested on his back, radiating a sharp aura. From the surrounding traces, he had already clashed with the sixth-grade magical beast, yet his clothes remained neat, indicating that he had not lost the upper hand.
Noticing Xiao Yan’s arrival, the black-clad man shifted slightly, reaching for the hilt of his sword. He took a few light steps and then charged forward with immense speed.
Seeing the man’s action, the sixth-grade magical beast roared and charged viciously towards him.
“Whoosh!”
Man and beast crossed paths, a flash of swordlight appearing and vanishing.
“Clang!”
The black-clad man stood straight, his longsword returning to its sheath. Behind him, the massive magical beast collapsed loudly.
“Such fast swordsmanship,” Xiao Yan’s pupils contracted. With his keen sight, he barely caught the man’s sword-drawing motion. Clearly, the man was extremely formidable.
“Have you seen enough, sir?” As Xiao Yan marveled, the black-clad man slowly looked up, fixing his gaze on Xiao Yan, and asked indifferently.
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